How did we not know this place existed? Looking for something different to celebrate our wedding anniversary, I settled on getting a reservation at Bazil. The service was superb, the old fashioned was refreshing. The gluten and dairy free options were plentiful. The interior still looks new - and they've been here for 4 years? Crab Tikka Masala for me, Chicken for my bride. Delightful! Looking forward to our next visit. read more

I love Bazil for both dine-in or carry-out. The portions are great and the food is always well seasoned and freshly prepared. My favorite dish is the lobster seafood curry dish. It is AMAZING! I highly recommend. The portion of lobster is good and the curry taste amazing. I also like that garlic naan. I haven't found an appetizer I like yet, but plan to try more. I have also had an old fashioned here and enjoyed it. It's never crowded and the interior is clean. Reminds me of 1990s decor but not in a bad way. We have ordered take out from here and it's always packaged nicely as well. This place is a staple for me. read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Lobster curry dish, naan and rice. - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Had a lunch meeting and ordered catering to go from here. Got 5 lunch specials and an extra side. All was delish and was ready in less than 15 minutes. I tried a special mango smoothie type drink that was very tasty. Every one loved thier lunch. Staff was all very friendly and kind. read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Host area - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Best Indian in the triangle. I got chicken La-Jawab (similar to chicken korma) and my husband got butter chicken both with a spice level 2. So delish, place was a sweet environment for anniversary date. read more

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Bazil Indian Cuisine is a solid, dependable Indian restaurant that delivers good food without a lot of flash. I ordered the chicken saag, and it was pretty good, flavorful, well-seasoned, and satisfying. Nothing was off, and everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The restaurant was very quiet when I went, which meant the food came out quickly, making it an easy and relaxed dining experience. Price-wise, Bazil lands in the moderate range for Indian food, a bit higher than many of the cheaper spots around the Triangle, but still reasonable for the quality. That said, while the meal was enjoyable, nothing quite crossed into "wow" territory for me. Overall, this is a good option if you're nearby and want reliable Indian food in a calm setting. Not a destination spot for me, but a consistent and pleasant choice that earns a solid four stars. read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Chicken Saag - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Outstanding! We made reservations jic..although i don't feel like one is needed during the week.. but it ended up benefiting us since i advised it was my Siblings birthday. Indian is a cuisine I'm familiar with but not like this . The passion and love you can taste in each dish was beyond belief. We grabbed the Bazil Special chaat and the Vegetarian appetizer. Both recommend x10. The Chaat was cold but so flavourful. Like a salad if you want a comparison. The samosa was divine. It came with one which is large enough for 2 people. A little kick but worth it. The entrees ( Tandoori Pawns , Chicken Methi Malai, and Chicken Kolhapuri) were soooooo good. The Kolhapuri though was very fragrant. Super different in the best way possible. They were served with a huge bowl of rice for the table to share and it's free.. with free refills! We all got a dessert to go(which they probably take pride in there decorations so they were a bit sad lol) but I got the RasMalai... so fragrant yet subtle. They surprised my sibling with the carrot cake though and it was beautiful! Came with crushed Pistachios and a passion fruit drizzle.. my mind was blown. This place is not the only thing beautiful, but everyone we interacted with were as well. Thank you for a grand time. Excited to come back! read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My husband and I joined a friend for lunch on October 8 and it was delicious. We do not eat out often but will make this a regular place. My husband had the butter chicken and I had a dish whose name I cannot remember. It was vegan with stir fried okra - yes okra - with onions, tomatoes and some basil leaves and some other delicious things. I ordered the mildest and it was perfect. All of the dishes were served with buttered naan, always a selection for me. This is a great place, beautiful, excellent wait staff and good prices. read more

We have been here at least 4 times now. Overall, a really good dining experience. The service is very good. Attentive and not overbearing. We've always ordered an appetizer and normally get a veggie platter. Overall tasty and plenty of dipping sauces. The lamb dishes are my favorite and my wife absolutely loves the butter chicken. One of the best around. Nice bar with some great choices. If you're a bourbon / whiskey (whisky) fan, you'll like the selections. read more

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This Indian restaurant was family-owned and had a splendid interior atmosphere. The menu was North Indian and held some intrigue and depth. Though I was a bit miffed that sarson ka saag with makki di roti was only offered as a lunch special, I found resplendent alternatives. I got a non-alcoholic beverage with an intriguing complexity of flavor, a hearty soy-based appetizer, and a lively okra dish. The single best thing, however, was a bread with some toasted coriander seeds. It was unbelievably delicious and I am now wondering why every bread does not have toasted coriander seeds on it. I did not get the maximum spice level on my food and so experienced only a mild burn. I had a very welcoming service experience and I was surprised that there were plenty of other people there on an early weekday, but clearly, many of them were regulars. If I lived here, I probably would be too. read more

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This is a relatively new Indian-American restaurant in the Walmart Mall near Glenwood and Pleasant Valley. I'll cut to the chase, this restaurant is absolutely amazing--one of, if not, the best Indian American restaurants that I have eaten at, and I worked in Iselin, NJ which I know as an Indian Restaurant center of the Universe. The restaurant is very well decorated, a little on the upscale side, with Indian music playing in the background. It has tables, booths, and a full service bar. The staff was very polite and attentive. They took care of our every want. And as for the food, wow! read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Bar area - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We came here on New Year's Day for lunch. There were only two other tables occupied around this time so it wasn't very busy which allowed our meals to be served sooner. You get a lot for the price of the meal. We started with vegetable samosa's. They were packed with peas and potatoes and spiced so well. They were delicious. For entrees we had the Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken with a spice level of 3. I believe the spice on the chicken tikka masala was higher though. Both meals were great and so tasty. Definitely add to your list of places to try. read more

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food was fine, but not of any particularly exceptional, outstanding quality compared to the numerous other choices of Indian restaurants in this area. However, these were the smallest portions I've seen outside of fine, dining, restaurants, of which it would be very difficult to argue this is one. Essentially, for the money you're getting smaller quantity of the same quality of food as you could get elsewhere. It's not that I wouldn't recommend this place, but I don't know what the x factor is here that would make it stand out given this drawback. read more

Recommended choice for Indian cuisine in Raleigh. Bazil offers an extensive menu ranging from authentic to Americanized dishes. We ordered takeout online. The online menu is easy to navigate and includes detailed descriptions of the dishes. Spice level is customizable and seems (in our opinion) to be accurate. Butter chicken - medium ($22) Dal tadka - medium hot ($17) Moong Dal Halwa ($6) Large rice ($4) Achar ($3) Dessert sampler ($10) We enjoyed our meal and recommend Bazil to others! read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Overall nice experience at this location. We shared a thali which is substantial size so it is a good idea to consider or plan accordingly. We also had parathas and aloo tikki, The aloo tikis were tasty and crispy. The price is low but the amount is small relative to other restaurants. The parathas are quite cheap 3 for $8 but they are super thin, not as stuffed as we like them. The service is excellent. We enjoyed this place overall and be glad to come again. read more

Looking for a nice place for date night? Enjoy choice cocktails and Indian cuisine? Bazillion Indian Cuisine just might be the place for you. The atmosphere is a upscale sit down restaurant with elegant decor setting the perfect ambiance for a nice date. The staff was very friendly and very attentive. The drink menu has an impressive seasonal array of coctails, martinis, wines and non alcoholic choices. I would highly recommend the Pistachio Thyme Sour cocktail, it was a real delight. The Gobi Manchurian is a go to starter. The main course was the Basil La-Jawab chicken, chicken, cashew cream and cilantro, accompanied by garlic naan and chili naan and a side of basmati rice. Everything was quite delicious, full of that robust Indian flavor we love. Make sure to follow your meal up with a nice mango lassi to go. read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Pistachio Thyme Sour - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food was amazing! Iv never had butter chicken and this definitely was great! The service was great as well along with the ambiance of the restaurant it was beautiful! I would highly recommend read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan and Butter Naan - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Started with shrimp and octopus. Honey shrimp was very good, octopus was ok, just a little too chewy but sauce/spice was very good. We had some garlic naan, vegetables, the mixed grill (lamb, chicken, salmon), lentils with medium spice, all good. We had the Malbec and Pinot Noir, both good but we really liked the French Pinot better. Service was good and the bartender really was on-point with making sure we were comfortable. We will be back. read more

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Sadly, during our last visit there was a roach crawling from under the table crossing over to the table near the windows. We were already done eating our dinner, and I alerted the bartender. The bartender did absolutely nothing. He was unaffected as if it were a normal occurrence. Thus, my family and I have not been back. Super disappointing because we were regular patrons. The food has always been excellent. I just question the cleanliness now and will not risk it...especially in these deregulated times. read more

We have been living in the Clayton-Raleigh area for almost five years. Having moved from the DMV - Washington DC area, good restaurants are something we were very accustomed to. But finding great restaurants, and diverse types of restaurants in NC has been difficult. BAZIL is like a breath of fresh air!!! The Indian cuisine is wonderful. Service is impeccable. The ambience is 5-star. Bazil is classy, and relaxing. We come here as much as possible, and have used this venue for a birthday party, book- signing, and often for holidays. I love it!!! Sandra M. read more

Absolutely AMAZING!! FIVE STARS for food, ambiance and service! Kids loved the veg platter! They even ate the spinach pakore! And the "La Jawab Chicken" actually left us speechless! Abhi was a gem of a host! This is now our favorite Indian restaurant! We will be back soon! read more

Our #1 Indian go-to restaurant--we've been coming here every 1-2 months, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently great, full of flavor, color, and aroma, and the staff is amazing. The owner and her son are always so welcoming, and it feels genuinely warm every visit. We love coming here knowing we'll leave full and content. Everyone is professional and attentive, the space is clean and neat, and the atmosphere is perfect--the music isn't too loud, so you can actually enjoy conversation at your table. read more

First time in Bazil. My family has come before many times. Very clean place, nice menu, excellent service, excellent food. Definitely will come again. read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Multiple dishes. Lamb, chicken, sea bass - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My spouse and I came here for dinner on the Friday after Valentine's Day. I made reservations in advance but as our plans changed I was able to easily change them online for an earlier time. We walked in at 6:15 and it was quite empty. We sat in a booth and were greeted by a lovely young server who identified themselves as the owner's son. We started with the gobi manchurian which was very good. It's quite crispy, and a bit lighter on the sauce. I really enjoyed it, I'd give it a 5/5. We then ordered the butter chicken and la jewab chicken as well as the bread basket with the paneer kulcha subbed for the aloo kulcha. I thought both dishes were quite good, and different from each other which was nice. From the bread basket my fav was the garlic naan and I'd likely just order that next time. We finished with the dessert sampler. They gave us the wrong ice cream initially (pistachio) and they quickly corrected by bringing us out a serving of the ice cream we had originally ordered, which was nice! At the end , our waiter brought us out complementary shooters with their gulab jamun, cream, and dragon fruit boba which was honestly the best of the desserts we sampled! We also tried their chai tini, dirty martini, and their version of dessert chocolate martini. The chai tini is very lemon and honey forward, which I wasn't necessarily expecting. The dirty martini was not our vibe. The chocolate martini was good. Service was excellent, almost too excellent as there were several different staff checking in on us and refilling our water frequently. Everyone was very very attentive! Overall, we will be sure to return, as this place does not appear to be too crowded on a weekend, but the food and service is very good! Overall, we will de read more

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Some of the best Indian food in the triangle! My table tried a few different dishes: Paneer Makhani, Eggplant Bartha and the Dal Makhni Plus the garlic naan and chili naan For dessert we got the Limmencello marscapone cake Everything was amazing! The waiters and servers are so nice, the inside of the restaurant was extremely clean and tidy and so were the bathrooms. I will definitely be returning to eat here again and if you're looking for a good place to celebrate a birthday or a special occasion you should definitely check this restaurant out! read more

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I am sensitive to spicy, but I love Indian food and they made me some incredible tikka masala veggies! I had the lunch combo with soup and butter naan, it was really delicious and the staff is very present and prompt. Thank you! read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great food and incredible service. I will be back many times. Our server came over frequently to make sure we were happy with our food choices and our drinks were never less than half full. I'm not sure if I have ever had better service at a restaurant than at Bazil read more

I got the crab tikka masala and it was DELICIOUS! Kind of pricey at $29 but I was splurging and didn't care. I'll be back for the lunch specials, more reasonably priced. There was plenty of real crab meat in the dish, so tasty. The atmosphere is upscale and very nice. The service was non-existent but as I always say Indian culture do not focus on service or expect tips. I was told by a native "Indians work on salary". So I still give this place 5 stars and would love to return. I just didn't tip. read more

EVERYTHING is delicious. Been there many times and have never had any average food or average service experience. Treat yourself to a great restaurant. read more

Back again! Can't get enough of this food and family like environment. They are consistently good. Great service. This is the only Indian cuisine in RDU I'll ever go to! read more

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At there recently- food, service, and prices where all good. Having been to India and eating with people well familiar with Indian food, we all left very happy with our meal. read more

Been here many times, always great. Food is delicious, love the lamb vindaloo and butter chicken. Awesome staff, great service. Great place for a date or to bring the family. read more

I had heard about the new Indian restaurant Bazil and finally decided to try it out. It was three of us so we ordered a bunch of stuff and shared. Lamb Seekh Kabab: this was probably one of the best lamb seekh kababs I've had in the area. The lamb was juicy and was seasoned perfectly. Definitely recommend it. Soya Chaap: I was skeptical about this one but it was actually very good. The combination of the veggies and the sweet and sour sauce was really good. Dal Makhani: You can never go wrong with Dal Makhani. They made it well with the right about to spices and cream. Shrimp Tikka Masala: You can get this with any protein you like. We chose to get shrimp just to switch things up a little. The shrimp was cooked well and the gravy was thick and creamy. Dhaba Style Chicken: This was on the chef's special menu. This is probably the best dish out of all. The chicken was fall of the bone tender and the variety of spices used in this dish made it the star of the night. Definitely recommend getting! Pistachio and Paan Kulfi: These was pretty standard and can be skipped. read more

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An absolute gem. Food was amazing and cooked perfectly. It's a nicer and more upscale presentation of Indian food. There's no pages on pages of food slopped in front of you buffet style. It's elegant, succulent, and perfectly sized. I will definitely be back! read more

Bazil Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Amazing food! Simply amazing! Service was friendly, helpful, and attentive. We went on a Saturday evening at 5:30. The dining room wasn't full so seating was quick. I love Indian cuisine and this didn't disappoint! Everything was fresh, hot, and flavorful. Pricing was very good for the quality and amount of food you receive. Will definitely be back! read more

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This was top notch. I have not had food this good in a long time and I am from New Orleans. The waiter was excellent! Everything he suggested we ended up ordering and it was exquisite. Our experience here was very memorable and we are going to tell everybody to eat here because it was that good. read more

I have frequently visited Bazil over the years experiencing good service and food. Last week I went for my normal entree and garlic naan. There was a hard object baked into the naan; to my surprise it was a piece of glass that looked it was from a high ball beer glass. While the staff was apologetic about the incident, the food and service has not kept up pace with newer and trendier Indian restaurants in the area. read more

I finally got to try out this new family owned Indian restaurant in Raleigh, NC called Bazil and was extremely impressed. Everything was delicious from the goat tikki Marsala to the large crispy vegetable samosas.They have over 100 different wines and a pretty extensive drink menu; the fresh raspberry mojito was the perfect drink to unwind. read more

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5 stars. Food was fantastic. Been to over a dozen Indian restaurants in the area and a small minority hit it out of the park. I wouldn't say everything we (my wife and I) ate was 5 stars (but pretty close 4-4.5 stars on the food) but overall an easy 5 star experience. On weekends for lunch, they offer a prix fixed menu or you may order from the standard menu. We chose the prix fixed because it had many things that caught our interest and well-priced at $29 pp. I ordered the bazil kebab as the starter, chicken tikka masala that came with naan and rice, and a mango lassi. This was all included in the $29. The kebab wasn't a full portion and I don't think the curry was but not certain, but enough and you're definitely getting your bang for the buck. The naan and the gajar halwa (my wife ordered with her prix fixed meal) were some of the best you'd get anywhere. Naan was the best I've had in RTP, and we don't usually spring for the gajar halwa but it was strongly recommended by the host and it is definitely something I would also recommend to anyone. We'll be back. read more

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My daughter and I love Indian cuisine and drove from Clayton... Bazil exceeded our lofty expectations. Everything was delicious - we tried two appetizers, the soup and Naan were outstanding and the entrees were perfection. I like hot & spicy, but #3 was hot enough for me, both shrimp dishes were nice and spicy but the shrimp flavor prevailed. The service was perfect, the restaurant is beautiful... a new favorite destination in Raleigh for fine dining at affordable prices... maybe we'll go back today ;) read more

We were at the Art of the Brick exhibit and it was dinnertime, so off we went to try Bazil. The restaurant is in the complex behind Chipotle near Walmart, and there is plenty of parking. They greeted us as we walked in but said there would be a 35 min wait. We said we were in no rush and would just grab some drinks at the bar. In that case, they said they would seat us and get us drinks but to be patient for ordering food for a bit. This communication was key because as long as expectations are set upfront, people are usually understanding of situations. Moving on, the ambiance is modern and easy on the eyes, definitely a huge makeover from the Neo-Asia restaurant that previously operated in this location. We indulged in some drinks as we waited, and they came by with some complimentary apps apologizing for our wait **nice touch**. The Bazil Special Chaat was wonderful in flavor and plating. Eventually we ordered our apps - Tawa Chicken and Hariyali Kabobs. The Tawa Chicken came out sizzling and colorful, and the kids devoured those Hariyali Kabobs before I could even try one! Our entrees included the Dhaba Style Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Bazil La-Jawab Chicken. The La-Jawab came highly recommended by the staff, and it was phenomenal! We also went for the Biryani, and undoubtedly over ordered...which is a problem...said no-one-ever! The food was delicious, and I will surely be enjoying the leftovers. For dessert we had the Paan Kulfi, and you absolutely must try this when you go! Bazil has now skyrocketed to the top 3 on my list of favorite Indian Restaurants in Raleigh. If you haven't already, go treat yourself, you deserve it read more

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