I've heard great things about Amrit Palace from friends and finally decided to try it last night-it was amazing! I started with the Samosa Chatt as my server, Johnathan, suggested, and it was by far the best I've ever had. The Mixed Platter was great with their mint chutney, and the mango cheesecake was perfect to finish. The service was excellent as well. Johnathan was very knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to explain things to me. The wait time was excellent, and the ambiance is great. 10/10. read more

Can't go wrong here! Great service and really good value. We got the build your own course with two entrees. Lamb Vindaloo and Paneer tikka masala both were really great. Asked for hot but the spice level was more mild however the flavor was great. Will definitely come back and try the lunch. read more

If this is what Indian cuisine is all about, then consider me hooked! Really enjoyed the food, the service, and the atmosphere at Amrit Palace. Met a friend for lunch there today. I've been wanting to try an Indian restaurant for a few years now but was leery. Gotta say this place is nice. From the moment I stepped inside the restaurant, I was impressed. Very nice decor and the vibe inside was upscale. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. Our server was great! He was quick to explain some of the dishes and answered all our questions before ordering. He talked me into the mixed platter with basmati rice and the dal soup. The Dal soup is tasty and velvety. Be warned, the Mixed Platter is a lot of food. It came out on a sizzling platter like fajitas. The chicken was charred with a good flavor. You want to ramp it up? Add either the green sauce or the red that's in the background of the photo. The lamb chops are really tasty and so are the kebabs. I barely ate half my food. But it made for a great dinner tonight! And, finally, the naan. Get the naan! I repeat, Get The Naan! I had had the garlic naan with cheese. So freaking good! I wish I had room to try one of their desserts but I was too full! Also, they have a good lunch special. Unfortunately, it wasn't available on Friday. All in all, great experience and I cannot wait to return. There is plenty on the menu that I want to try. read more

Amrit Palace - Mixed Platter - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Went to the new location in Gainesville for dinner. This is in the old Hooters and the new space looks amazing. The amount of time and investment into building a beautiful decor is evident. Order some onion bhaji to start and a vindaloo. Overall I found the food to meh at best. I've spent time in India and this was a far cry from being even close to the street food I found there. The curry was not flavorful at all. It was supposed to "Indian hot" it wasn't that either. There are other options in Gainesville that are better tasting to me and more cost effective. read more

From the outside, Amrit Palace looks pretty unassuming, but once you walk in, the ambiance is really nice. It's a newer, more upscale Indian restaurant in the old Hooters location, and the inside is beautifully decorated with plants, statues, and moody lighting. Definitely a big step up visually. I've heard good things about their Ocala location, so I was excited to try this one. There's a mix of bar seating, booths, and tables. The only downside is that the smaller tables in the middle are really close together, so it kind of felt like we were sharing space with the table next to us. Could hear their entire conversation. Service was solid though, they were quick to refill drinks and check in on us. The menu has a great variety. We ordered garlic naan to share and I tried the rogan josh (mild) since I usually go for lamb or goat curry and wanted something different. The naan came with two dips and was crispy, but I wish it was softer. The rogan josh had really tender meat and a good portion size, but it needed a bit more salt and I would've preferred it hotter. It also cooled down pretty quickly. I tried the butter chicken too and had similar thoughts. It needed more salt and could've been served warmer. I had pretty high expectations, so I was a little disappointed with this first visit. The ambiance and service were great, but the food just needs a bit more refinement to match the vibe. read more

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This was our first time eating Indian food. I gotta say it was pretty darn good. Very fresh and flavorful, and the spice level is perfect for us. The drinks were delicious and the service and experience was amazing! You get 2 sides with eat meal, choice of rice Dal Soup, cabbage or chickpea salad. We just did rice and Dal soup, both were perfect with our food. The atmosphere was very nice and fancy feeling, we will definitely be recommending this place to friends. Great first time experience. read more

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We got takeout from here and this is the best Indian place in Gainesville. We tried the Create your own course option and it was so much food for the price. The Samosa Chaat was pretty tasty but I think next time, I would try something else. The Chicken Tikka Masala was so flavorful and perfectly spiced. The Mango Cheesecake is a must! They give you so many options for sides and we had about 2 day's worth of leftovers! We'll definitely be back for more! read more

Manzil is far superior to Amrit palace 1. Basmati rice needs lots of work, such a simple thing shouldn't be botched 2. Lacks true Indian flavor profiles 3. Naan bread was just ok 4. Waiter was awesome 5. Indian Sauvignon blanc was lovely 6. Chutney was very weak from an execution perspective 7. Portions small for the price 8. Ambiance was really tasteful 9. Fried cabbage , really braised or sautéed was good 10. Samosas chaat very sweet and lacked flavor We dined on a Tuesday to get a true perspective to see what all the hype was . Not impressed and disappointed. read more

We enjoyed lunch today at the new location of Amrit Palace. Their original location is in Ocala. The restaurant was tastefully decorated. You could tell there were many thoughtful decisions made, from the fabric used for the seating to the lighting and decor. Anand was the good name of the very helpful staff who served us. He was kind and patient as we asked questions about the menu. He also gave wonderful suggestions, resulting in a yummy meal. Thank you Anand! We ordered Lamb Bhuna, Lamb Curry and Goat Curry. All dishes were flavorful and we'd definitely order them again. The mango dressing for their salad was so mango-y! I wish we could take a bottle home! The lychee spritzer was refreshing. Next time, we want to try the tandoori sampler, their vegetable dishes and tamarind lemonade. read more

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Honestly a really great experience! The food was fantastic and was one of (if not the best) Indian food experiences I've had. We got the Goat Curry with Peshawari Naan and the Chicken Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan. Both were super tender and delicious. The decor was really impressive and you can tell it's very new. Special thanks to our waiter Swapnil s (I apologize if that's incorrect, it's just what was on the receipt), who was friendly and attentive. I'd absolutely come back. The only thing I'd change would be increasing the spice level. I usually try to be conservative when choosing spice at Indian restaurants (I'm "okay" with spicy food), so I went with medium, but I wish I would have chosen something a little bit more spicy to intensify the flavor a little bit more. read more

Amrit Palace - Goat Curry & Peshawari Naan (left) | Chicken Tikka Masala & Garlic Naan (right) | Basmati Rice + Chickpea Salad - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Couldn't wait to try this new location. The interior of the restaurant is decorated beautifully and a great place to have a date night. Lots of seating, including at the bar and cute seating area with hanging chairs. Our waiter and the staff were very attentive, helpful, and friendly. Food came out fast and tasted delicious. Our waiter made sure to ask our preference on the spice level of all dishes which we really appreciated. The dessert was not our favorite but could just be a personal preference. Not pictured was our drinks which was a mango lassi (yogurt drink) and a spiked mango lassi which was different but so delicious. I would highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Amrit Palace - Gobhi Manchurian (fried cauliflower appetizer) Butter chicken, lamb biryani, chickpea salad, crispy cabbage, and naan bread. - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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10/10 experience! We love Indian food and were very happy to hear that this new location opened up in gainesville. Super cute on the inside, awesome service (shout out to Phillip), & super filling. Delicious food and drinks. All in all, we were very happy with our experience and will be back. read more

Amrit Palace - Lychee martini, old fashioned - Indian Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Fantastic!! Last minute party of 20 for my son's MBA Graduation, they were able to accommodate us. Wonderful service, delicious food and great prices. We were so happy this was our choice, Thank you for your great food and gracious service. read more

You have to visit this place! We had some friends invite us and honestly we were apprehensive. We've never had Indian food and were not sure what to expect. We were so incredibly pleased! The staff were so attentive and accommodating, the ambiance was great and the food was amazing! We all ordered many things and shared them around the table. Anand was one of the best servers we've had in a long time! We are looking forward to going back soon read more

This place needs to stay open. Please. The food was very good. Yamnur our server was awesome. We had a big crowd of 20+ people and he was very polite and good at what he does. Its a little pricey but I think the lunch special is pretty decent. I had the lamb and found out I was a little allergic to lamb. But it was probably the best way to find out I have an allergy to lamb cause it was worth it. Nothing crazy just itchy and slight tickle in my throat. Slightly itchy now becuase I just finished the rest I took home for left overs. But it was still good. Honestly tasted better somehow. 10/10. read more

The food was fine. Not as good as their Ocala location, server was good, but we ordered appetizers and tandoori samplers, that came out almost at the same time. There was no room on the table for it all. Timing is important and this was a miss. Finally we were seated right next to a very loud table when there were plenty of empty tables. All in all MEH! read more

Everything (food, atmosphere, service, and price) was A+. We will be back! The rice pudding was the crowning dish.

I went to Amrit Palace on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 for lunch time. I loved it. I ordered a tamarind lemonade - delicious. Had a chick pea salad, basmati rice and lamb korma(?). Wonderfully flavored creamy sauce. The food amount was generous! The waiter and all the staff were very polite and answered my questions and those of my friends who invited me to go with them to Amrit Palace. The place was elegant, quiet, and the geographical location very good, easy parking. read more

Not sure what crack pipe Ti Y. is smoking from (or if that's even a real name), because this place is great. Interior is nice, cocktails are good and reasonably priced, service from Phillip was great, and overall good quality of food was delicious. As long as you're not a prick, you'll love this place. read more