I am very easy to please with food and very rarely write reviews, but this experience was worthy of me breaking that longstanding tradition. I went there with a group for a farewell lunch celebrating a coworker and decided to order the Shrimp and Chicken Patia lunch special. The chicken was cooked to near perfection and the sauce was good but mainly tasted of just mango, all of the other flavors were lost and it was a bit bland. The part that won me over though was the single shrimp on the plate. I asked the waiter if that was intentional and he went back to the kitchen and confirmed that the chicken and shrimp lunch did in fact come with just a single medium sized shrimp. We had a lot of fun and made quite a stir as the entire group found it hilarious that only a single shrimp was included. The waiter offered to have another shrimp cooked and brought out so that doubled my shrimp count! All in all, if the food had cost half what it did I might have consider 3 stars for value, but that was not the case. In summary, it was very overpriced, under flavored, and small portions. I would consider eating here again but not if I am the one paying. read more

Incredible wine/drink selection and I love the service at Azitra. This might be one of my favorite places in Brier Creek for a special occasion! The food is mostly spicy which is to be expected at an Indian cuisine specialty restaurant, but if you're not a fan of spicy food this may not be the place for you. When you're here try the lamb chops, vegetable korma, and garlic naan. Mango martini is also a hit (shredded coconut around the rim of the glass). Decor is unique and contemporary - I appreciate the person who designed the interior, and I feel the decor is one of the elements in which Azitra surpasses other Brier Creek dinner options. read more

I absolutely love Azitra. Everytime I visit I try to get something different and every single thing I have gotten had tasted great! Their drinks are also amazing (I love their hot apple cider.) Would absolutely recommend Azitra to anyone looking for good food! read more

If you don't eat the rice with your meal, then you'll leave hungry and feeling like you were robbed. The menu did not accurately describe this dish. It didn't mention anything about the cream base, but it also said it included vegetables which was why I ordered this. God forbid you ask how many vegetables you'll receive. This whole meal was bullshit. read more

Azitra - Mughlai Shrimp (which says it comes with vegetables.. this was bullshit) - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Way overpriced for an average Indian meal. Food and service was ok but nothing extraordinary.

Went for dinner with some clients. Total of 5 people. Had an assortment of appetizers, entrees and desserts. For appetizers, we had lamb chops, shrimp, grilled chicken on vegetables and a vegetarian one that I don't know the name of. Lamb chops were slightly over cooked but everything else was excellent. For entrees, we had daal, rice, naan, goat curry, some kind of seafood curry, briyani, and one other dish I don't remember. Dessert was kheer and gulab jamun. Everything was excellent and highly recommended. read more

I've eaten at Azitra several times over the last few years so I expected another positive experience for a Sunday lunch. On their website it both lists their lunch hours as well as the lunch menu with the hours lunch is served. (Monday through Friday and Sunday from 12-3pm.) We had all looked the website over before going there as we wanted to make sure there is something we'd all like. Anyway, after we were seated in the almost empty restaurant (now I know why), the menu and prices weren't what any of us had seen online. So I asked about the lunch menu and those were brought to us. http://www.azitra.us/images/menu/pdf/1949871_Lunch_Menu_Azitra_Raleigh.pdf Then after we ordered, we were told they were not serving lunch and would be getting the dinner item. We should have gotten up to leave then but we were in the mood for Indian. We were told the menus were a misprint. There was no comment about the website. Well, it is time for them to update both. I am not sure why we were given the lunch menu if we could not order from it. The dish I ordered from the lunch menu is not even on the dinner menu so I am not sure where they came up with the mysterious pricing for it. I will not return to an unethical restaurant again so the restaurant lost a few customers today because they would not honor the lunch menu that very clearly spelled out the lunch hours and prices. Thankfully there are other great Indian restaurants in the area for us to dine with better business practices. read more

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The food lacked the authentic taste of Indian cuisine, with insufficient spice and an unfavorable temperature. However, the ambiance was great, and the service was satisfactory. read more

The service was wonderful. First time having a Mango Lassi martini which was very nice. Food was very good. The four of us had different meals and all were good. Saying the food is 'Nirvana' is a stretch. It's not really better than other less expensive Indian restaurants in this area. The menu is overpriced. $25-35 for a main dish, which is a rather small serving is too high. 4 drinks, 1 starter, nan bread & 4 main dishes with rice & no dessert was $215 including 20% tip. Think I'll continue going to less expensive places. read more

Wine galore & tikka masala = the comfort food I need on a stressful weekday. I came here after a long, hard work day last week with my partner and I was honestly shocked I hadn't tried Azitra sooner! It's right in the middle of Brier Creek, a busy shopping center, and is located near several corporate offices (side note: they do excellent catering I hear). The vibe here is busy but still manages to be quiet and intimate, which is great for a date or a business dinner. They have a large room for general seating, a bar area, and a private room you can reserve. There's a large wine cellar and a very extensive spirits selection. You can also choose from beer sourced from India if you'd like to go for the full authentic experience. The food is delicious from top to bottom. Great naan, curries, and spicy entrees to choose from. We ordered a couple of curries and were completely full by the end. I didn't get a peak at the dessert menu, but I hear it's good! Lovely experience overall, and I'd recommend for anyone in the BC area. read more

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Amazing service.... BEST INDIAN FOOD BY FAR!! The Owner really takes care of his staff and his building.... Amazing atmosphere and quality is superior!!! read more

The ambiance of Azitra has changed. I haven't been there in almost 15 years. It still looks good. The hostesses welcoming and warm. The place was packed and it took a bit longer than normal for our drink order. But, that was okay. Let's get down to the nitty gritty. Azitra is absolutely OVERPRICED! That is evident in the doggone prices for a glass of wine. A three ounce pour for $8? Really? Three ounce pour? Silliness. The dishes that we ordered had great flavor. Again, Azitra is OVERPRICED! All in all, two six ounce glasses of wine, two small main dishes (lamb rogan josh and chicken biriyani) and garlic Naan for $100. For that price, I will stick to my place in Morrisville. Don't get me wrong, the food was good and flavorful, but not that doggone good and flavorful. I pay half that price elsewhere. The last thing that kinda ticked me off was that the server talked too fast and was running around like a chicken with his head cutoff. It made my wife feel as though we were a number and not customers. With all of this, thus the three star rating. I think this will be the last time to Azitra for me. read more

Came here for brunch with my friend and we were beyond amazed by the quality of the food and how quickly it came out! The dessert and butter chicken was my favorite. read more

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Ordered the mixed kabobs. Got a singular piece of shrimp, a chewy piece of lamb, two laughably small pieces of chicken and they were all, no kidding, UNSEASONED. No seasoning. At all. This came with the world's largest vat of rice, which was also incredibly plain (fine). But to charge $25 for a mixed kabob plate and make it boring, bland, and bad was a no for me. We ordered it medium-hot, for the record. Tikka Masala was a disgrace to Indian cuisine, and was a buffalo-chicken-orange color, a bad sign but we dug in, in hopes it would be good. No, it was also terrible. We threw it all away and ordered from Zayka immediately, which was phenomenal. So disappointed. read more

I've come here for lunch mostly and a few dinners for years. My former job my sales guy liked it so almost every hosted lunch was here. I don't know much about Indian food and haven't learned much however I really enjoy everything g I've tried and generally go with saag paneer when I am here. They are fast at lunch and everything tastes wonderful. read more

Their garlic naan is awesome. Crunchy on the bottom, fluffy on the top, with plenty of garlic butter flavor. Make sure to order this. The goat chops are what I would expect flavor wise, but I've never had it as a chop. Moist, tender, with a tamed game flavor that's noticeable but not pronounced. The gravy they add to it had a earthy sweetness that complimented the goat. I got a spice level that was between medium and hot. I could have gone for all the way hot, as I mostly just felt a little tingle in my throat. They give you a bucket of rice with the meal, which I did not feel inclined to finishing. The rice is ok, but it's not memorable. Overall, I was pleased with this place. It's an upscale suburban Indian place that attracts the whites, but brings plenty of Indians as well. Service wise, they were very accommodating to my tight schedule for my flight. They also knew their place and didn't harass me even with my tight schedule. There's no dumbing down of dishes, while there's a romantic ambiance for sure. I would have loved to have tried a combo thali of sorts, but alas, this was not lunchtime and I don't think this is the kind of place that serves this. read more

Not the best Indian restaurant in town. The food wasn't really flavorful, I think it's switched more to cater to non-Indians/locals. Ambiance is nice and service is great. read more

One of my favorite Indian spots in the triangle, and a really nice spot for a date night. Their food's amazing, pretty spicy, and they have a really good brunch special on weekends. read more

My family came here to celebrate my birthday and everything is amazing. Excellent service. Our server was very kind and staff are very friendly. Food is very delicious. Curries were great with yummy seasoning. The naan is must have and cake is so good. read more

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I had the lamb tiki masala. I don't think I have ever had any better. The flavors were all distinct, but then melded into one delicious overall taste. Just wonderful. read more

Food is excellent as is the ambience, service and general eating out experience. Be warned that some liquor can be quite expensive but prices are not listed so you may be surprised at the end of meal. My Amrut was seventy eight bucks for a single shot and I had no idea till I got the bill. That's a rude shock especially when you are going halfsies with others. Other than that I would highly recommend. read more

Now what can I say but when it comes to Indian food I'm a hole in the wall sort of guy! I spent many an evening in San Francisco's Tenderloin district chowing down good Indian-Pakistani food. Azitra is NOT that kind of place. It's a white tablecloth, wine glasses, bring somebody you'd like to impress place! And there's nothing wrong with that, just set your expectations accordingly. What I like most about Azitra is the service: fast, attentive and polite. The food is decent but I think the heat and spices have been toned down for a suburban palate. The samosas were good and not too greasy, the tikka masala I had was pretty mild and mellow. So overall, a nice spot for a nice meal with your special someone. What does bother me a bit is that while the food is good and service is great, I have a hard time with their prices. I've gotten better food for half the money and it's just hard to get that out of my mind! Azitra charges as much as any upscale restaurant for food that should just not cost that much. But know what? I still may be back sometime in the future for dinner... read more

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Still the best Indian around here - I grabbed some takeout last night and the food was excellent as ever. I ordered way more than I needed for one meal because it will last about 3 days in the fridge. We ordered Ghobi Manchurian - kind of a little sour and sweet and crunchy fried cauliflower - with a little heat - a fabulous dish. Dal Tadka was awesome as always. Veggie Biryani was lovely medley. Eggplant Bharta a smooth flavorsome eggplant dish. Bhindi Amchoor full of caramelized onion and okra flavor. And butter chicken still to die for. Their breads are all flavorsome and wonderful. Do yourself a favor and grab some takeout from here (since we can't dine in yet). This is still a superb Indian restaurant with outstanding dishes. read more

Been here a couple of times now. Food and service and location are all great. They have a bigger drink menu than food menu but it still is worth the visit. Actually, may be even more of a draw to some people. The seating area includes outside seating and there is a nice bar as well. Selection is good including Indian beers. read more

Drinks were fantastic. Food was decent, although it did seem a bit expensive for the quality of the food.

First Indian food experience. I've been there twice and it's amazing! The staff is very kind and attentive. I had the chicken tikka masala with rice and garlic naan and it was very very good. The dinners look a bit pricey on the menu but with the rice and naan included, and they also gave me another side of rice to take home with my meal... After dinner I ended up with enough leftovers for almost 2 more meals! read more

Very good setup and ambiance for indian restaurant. Going for high end vibes and mostly achieved it. We ordered panner and malai veg items with naan. Naan was the best, very fresh and well made. Paneer and malai sabji were in same sauce which is crazy and was not good to the high standard, i can get much better options in area for those two veg curries. Prices are over inflated because of highend vibes they r going for so not routine go to place, may be for special occasions worth checking out. Service good. read more

I have been having the occasional meal at Azitra for several years. Recently I met up with a friend there for lunch. We sat on the patio, which was lovely. The maitre d' was friendly but reserved (just perfect!), the waiters were perfection, too...and the food was outstanding. I had tandoori chicken and a lovely glass of wine. When the bill came, I told my friend it was on me because of her upcoming birthday and the waiter said happy birthday to her. A few minutes later a beautiful piece of strawberry swirl cheescake was delivered. Outstanding service, a lovely environment, and great food. What else can a person ask for? read more

I went here with a friend for dinner for the first time. The atmosphere is really cozy and warm, albeit a little "fancy" - not super fancy, but I wouldn't be comfortable walking in here after a workout or something to get some food. But I had on jeans and felt just fine. It is also a little expensive, just FYI. Our server was really helpful and had good recommendations, all though justtttt on the border of slightly pushy. For example, he "recommended" and appetizer but moreso told us we were going to start with it and then he would provide us with dinner recommendations after that. His recommendation was spot on, it was super delicious, but slightly off putting in the delivery. Now to the food - it was EXCELLENT. We (forcibly ha) started with the cauliflower appetizer (8 dollars), which is tossed in a spicy ginger garlic tomato sauce. Definitely get it!!!! Then I had the chicken with a cilantro garlic marinade tossed in a cashew sauce (17 dollars) It is served with basmati rice and I also ordered a side of garlic nan (4 dollars, also awesome!) My friend got the Butter chicken (18 dollars) with the rice and regular nan (3 dollars). My friend got the lychee martini and I got the Bombay Sapphire martini, each were 11 dollars. I preferred the lychee martini, and probably would get that or try another cocktail next time. My friend and I split it down the middle and it came to a little under 40 dollars each. That is for a shared appetizer, a martini, and an entree with a side of nan for each of us. Again, I think that's a little pricy personally (and I would even reconsider if the portions were large but they weren't); but it was certainly delicious. I will definitely return, but probably won't go there "regularly" because of the price. read more

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I used to go for lunch, as it was fairly affordable. My friend and I thought we'd try dinner, as I remembered it was a little higher but not by much, considering the portions were larger. At Indian restaurants, we usually order an appetizer, a glass of wine, an entree each and bread and that was our plan. We looked at the prices and decided to only get an entree each. And water. Our waiter seemed thrown-off that we didn't get the traditional courses, as though he saw his tip dwindling down to just a few dollars - and it showed. He visited our table a total of 3 times. $11 for a pour of wine? $10 for gobhi manchurian? $16 for kofta, which was 3 pieces and a lot of sauce? $4 for garlic naan? Yes, their food is good. But it's not $40/person ordering a full meal good. Also I noticed when we got there that their entrance had changed. Then I noticed all the decor changed. It used to be very interesting, and I remember everyone would always comment on how lovely and unique it was. Now the starburst sconces are simple brown boxes, and the walls are solid colors you'd find in a budget Italian restaurant. The only original thing remaining is the beautiful tile wall in the bar area. Whoever decided to make the place rather mundane and drive the prices beyond the product's value wasn't thinking clearly. Unfortunately I think I'll stick with heading over to Cary/Morrisville where there are much, much better restaurants with more affordable prices. And decor that at least hints at Southeast Asia. Azitra's flavors are still there, but the heart of the restaurant is gone. read more

Absolutely delicious food, great service and ambiance. I have gone several times and have not been disappointed!

Food was fantastic, the garlic naan was exceptional. The service was really good, very attentive staff and they always make sure our water is full. I wanted a picture of the drink with the bubble and I missed it and the guy came back and did it again which was really fun and extra. We wanted to sit and visit and they let us sit there for a while and talk after our meal. Will definitely be back. read more

Came for dinner after a long time since it's a little out of the way from home. Ordered Kama Sutra drink but I didn't like it and the manager was kind to exchange it with Mohito which was very good. For starters we had Paneer Shashlik. The paneer was very moist and tasted awesome. We had chole (chickpeas) masala for sides and Baingan Bharta for the main course along with garlic naan, and everything was flavorful. The prices are a tad bit high but overall had a good experience. read more

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Why stress gents and my pretty's? Who offers a magnifying dining experience at the bar? Yes! Enjoy small bites, and enjoy the exquisite wine selection. read more

Yummy! I love the atmosphere it makes me want to linger. Food is fresh and made for savoring and I always over order because these are leftovers I will eat!!! read more

Azitra is by far the best Indian restaurant I've ever been to. I've had both the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala from here and they're consistently delicious each time. As far as the staff goes, they're extremely inviting and pleasant. I would highly recommend Azitra to anyone who loves Indian food, or is looking to try it for the first time! read more

This was such a pleasant experience from start to finish. We were seated promptly for lunch and drink orders were taken right away. Our waiter was kind and attentive. Let's talk about the food: wow! I couldn't stop eating, I ordered the chicken tikka masala and husband ordered the crab tikka masala. Seriously sooo good and so fresh and HUGE portion. Meals come with a fresh salad, rice and naan. Paid about 30 dollars for the both of us with a mango lassy (also delicious). A bit pricey for dinner but a total recommendation for lunch, considering how large the portions are too. Will go back for sure. Such a great time and the dining area is very pretty! read more

Azitra - Fresh salad and mango lassy - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great selection of Indian food. It's a little on the spicy side but they will adjust to your taste. We ordered a few appetizers - simosas, scallops, and naan bread along with a few entrees for 4 of us to share. This was plenty of food for all of us. They also have a extensive beverage selection. The outdoor seating was perfect in their back patio- they have umbrellas for the sun but the sun tends to go down by 6 at the end of May. read more

Food and service are amazing. Come, and don't be afraid to ask for recommendations. The servers know the best things on the menu ;-) For the record, I had the Smoky Carolina Mule, Lamb Kozhambu, Garlic Naan, and for dessert, Kesar Rasmalai. Omg, I'm gonna dream of this dinner and the cool blue, red, and brown decor. read more

As a true Indian Fatboy Azitra is what the kids call it... Straight fire!! -Order off the menu read more