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Arti Cafe Lagunitas

4.6 (312 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Open • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Dogs allowed
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Chicken Tandoori

Arti cafe has been one of those staple spots that I recommend to anyone who wants to try DELICIOUS food. All the times I have gone their service and food is consistently good and never miss to do anything wrong! The overall vibe I always feel when dining in is very traditional and very comforting that brings a vibrant home style cooking vibe that you taste in every dish. Overall delicious food and very very outstanding service. 10/10 recommend to anyone around the area or anyone who wants to try very delicious food .

Chicken coconut curry -specialty of goa
Kae H.

Stopped by this little place due to a friend's recommendation (they always eat here when passing by!). It's a cute little place with soccer jerseys on the walls and both patio and indoor seating. The service is quick and friendly - I think it's a family run place and gives some of that homey vibe. The food was good - coconut curry and paratha were served warm and had a mild flavor (a bit too mild for my personal tastes) and texture. Prices were also a bit high, but I think I can understand it given the area. Overall: 4/5

Inside - very cute!
Alex B.

This is, literally, the best Indian food outside of India! Maybe I am exaggerating a little, but I've been to Michelin-starred places in which the food did not taste nearly as good. We went several times for dinner as well as lunch and tried a lot of dishes from the menu - at least a couple from each section. Every single dish was delicious!!! What really sets them apart is that every dish is prepared in its own way - seasoning, texture, little added ingredient and such... unlike many Indian restaurants that make everything taste and feel the same. Definitely come and try their food!!!

curries from left to right: dal, butter chicken, chicken karahi. Also pictured, rice, achaar (top left), and naan
Christi K.

Dropped by ~6 PM on a Sunday memorial day weekend after hiking near the area and there was no wait. The food was solid, but lots of food items were out like the chicken makhani and aloo paratha. Also we ordered garlic naan but the waiter gave us half garlic half cheese?? Other than that, we got the chicken karahi, dal, butter chicken, rice and naan. My personal favorite was the chicken karahi and friend especially loved the dal. We ordered family style, but each food item really is an individual portion.

"Chicken biryani" not authentic or good.
Madhuri K.

4 star friendly staff. Zero stars if I could for the food. I have no idea what people are ordering when they gave this a good rating. We ordered a Vegetarian samosa vegetable biryani Chicken biryani Eggplant Chicken tikka masala Naan Raita Portions are generous but no one liked their food. Eggplant was the only dish that remotely tasted authentic. It wasn't great but it shined in a sea of horrible food. Samosas had potatoes and no flavor. Chicken tikka masala had no flavor. Tasted mostly like butter. Naan had no fluff or rise to it. Chicken Biryani - it had bell peppers and coconut flakes on top. Need I say more? What on earth are they trying to pass off as Indian food ?! The texture was completely off. Just rice in a very plain wet sauce with dry over cooked chicken and vegetables. I returned it and they refunded me. No Indian would ever want this food. I can only imagine the good reviews are people who have never had Indian food.

Dinner under the stars in the mountains.  UNREAL!!! Goes with the delectable soul-warming food.  LOVE. IT.
Rosa Angélica M.

Drove 30 minutes from Stinson Beach, where I am staying for the long weekend -- just to have dinner -- my second visit to Arti. The first was unforgettable! The setting is GORGEOUS. The food -- HEAVEN. The staff - awesome. Met an Indian couple the first time who drive there from San Mateo area! They said it's authentic, delicious, and not Americanized. Working my way through the menu - and they are happy to make things vegetarian for me if I want to try more things. Had rice pudding for dessert. OMG GO!!! YUM!!!

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Emma S.

I was introduced to this spot by a friend and we took the drive out to Lagunitas tonight. It's a lovely drive and only about fifteen minutes from Fairfax. Although there was still some smoke in the air, it was beautiful weather and the perfect temperature to take advantage of their patio seating. It wasn't crowded and we were able to be well spaced from the other couple there tonight. We enjoyed samosas with fluffy, well-spiced potatoes and a crispy golden pastry and my favorite, Chai on the patio before ordering food to go for me to share with my family at home. For in house diners, they're currently using disposable silverware sets and plates and they were sanitizing the tables as we arrived. Everything was well packed to ensure there wasn't any chance of leaking or spilling. The meat was tender and the sauce for the Chicken Tikka Masala was excellent. Nothing was too spicy for me or my kids and it all made the trip and was still warm when I unpacked it. The vegetables still had a nice firm texture. Everyone was wearing masks at the restaurant and they were friendly and kind. I'm glad we made the drive.

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4 months ago

Food is awesome and service is too. Ambiance is great. A great addition to the valley.

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2 months ago

Great little spot in western Marin, I used to live in the area and went all the time. good food with plenty of parking.

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5 months ago

It's a hidden gem. Authentic Indian food in an unexpected town. Good food, great service

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2 years ago

Delicious food and very kind people! We order a few times a month. Thank you, Noel, Raja and Sukhbinder. You guys are the best!

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The food is amazing and the owner, Frank is possibly the nicest person you will ever meet. One of my favorite restaurants around!

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2 years ago

Fantastic Indian food & I love the lamb Biryana with order of garlic naan. The service is wonderful.

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3 years ago

Amazing, authentic food- the chicken vindaloo is especially awesome but something for the whole family here!

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Great food; great service. The best Indian food in Marin!! Every dish was so delicious! We'll be back!

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