Bombay Olive Indian Restaurant -- my go-to spot for Indian food! Whenever I'm craving Indian food, Bombay Olive is always my first choice and they never disappoint! I recently brought my family here, and they left as brand-new fans of Indian cuisine. The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and witty. They had us laughing all night and were very helpful when recommending dishes for my brother, who has a nut allergy. He tried the Rogan Josh, one of my favorites, and loved its rich spices and deep flavor. We also ordered the garlic naan, butter chicken, chicken vindaloo, paneer saag, and non-veg thali. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and perfectly prepared. My 2 new favorite appetizer is the chicken pakora! It was seasoned and fried to perfection & tho chicken momos were delicious and juicy especially with their flavorful dipping sauce. Their samosa chaat was also divine, all the sauces between the yogurt, mint and tamarind sauce added such bold flavors! We absolutely loved it Bombay Olive is perfect for anyone who loves bold spices, comforting dishes, and a warm atmosphere. Whether you're new to Indian food or already a fan, this place is worth visiting! read more

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Was driving past Hartford and wanted a nice restaurant. We always like Indian food and were curious about the Nepalese and Persian food. We all loved our meal and are glad we stopped here. The Bombay Olive biryani, chicken tikka masala, grilled lamb skewers, and sag paneer were all delicious. Similar to our favorites but with a slightly different flavor. The waiter talked with us about Nepalese food and invited us back for the buffet. We will take him up on the offer the next time we drive by on a weekend. read more

Bombay Olive - Bombay olive biryani - Indian Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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Enjoyed the weekend buffet with my husband today! The interior is small, but with plenty of booths and a couple larger tables. We arrived during a quiet lull, but the dining room quickly filled back up, and with it the food continued to come out hot and fresh! We tried a little bit of everything and it was all delicious. Standouts were the goat curry and Chana saag. Service was great! They are extremely hospitable. It feels a bit like you've sat down in someone's dining room which is really nice. Highly recommended! read more

Bombay Olive - Buffet plate - Indian Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

This is one of the best restaurants ever! All of the staff is super nice, and food tastes authentic and amazing. It is the highlight of of the month when I go here. read more

The food and service were wonderful. We had a chicken tikka, and Persian lamb. Both were excellent. We will go back.

I didn't take any pictures, so I feel bad. But I loved that I ordered online and still was treated to yummy, gratis papadum and dips I had the goat vindaloo med+ spicy and honestly wish I had gotten the hot level. It was spicy just not as much as I like. I also got the Baingan barta and this is where Bombay lost one of the stars. It was good, just wasn't as flavorful as I've had before. All in all I will be back to try more dishes. Thank you Bombay! read more

For the price, quality, and taste, the buffet at Bombay Olive is hands down the best deal in the Greater Hartford area. Coming from a New York background with high standards for Indian cuisine, it is rare to find a spot that balances value with such authentic flavor profiles, but this place is a class act. The variety is impressive, and unlike many buffet lines that feel like an afterthought, the food here retains the deep seasoning and soul you'd expect from a high-end kitchen. My one professional tip: if you have the time, get there early. The food is too good to miss out on the freshest rotations, and it fills up fast for a reason. read more

We ordered some food home. I tried the somosa chaat and the pillow with chicken and some roti. The flavors were good and I enjoyed it. The Samosa chaat was okay, it tasted a bit like it has bitter chicken sauce in it which was a turn off, other than that it was okay. Service was good. I didn't eat in so can't speak for the ambiance. read more

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"Let me please introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste And I laid traps for troubadours Who get killed before they reached Bombay" (Jagger/Richards) I've seen this oddly shaped building with an Indian restaurant forever. I finally made my way in for a meal last night. The first thing you see when you walk in is the remnants of their old buffet table. They were known for their lunchtime buffets, but they're now a thing of the past. The good sized dining room has a tin ceiling, yellow painted walls, and dark brown furniture. As I sat down, a super friendly young guy brought me a complimentary plate of papadum cracker bread with ramekins of onion chutney and tamarind sauce. The tamarind was great, like a thick and sweet Hoisin sauce. Now it was time to check out their daunting five page menu. I wanted to try something different, and the phrase "prepared in the Afghan style" caught my eye. Since never have I ever tried Afghan food, I went with their $16.95 Chicken Balti. Served with Basmati rice, the menu described it as with "peppers, onion and cinnamon". I wasn't familiar with the word "Balti", so I researched it and learned the word means a metal pot from Northern India (near Afghanistan) that cooks the food and is then presented to the table for serving. When I ordered, my young waiter asked if I wanted it spicy, so of course I said yes. In a few minutes out came a bowl of Basmati rice and a Balti pot full of chicken chunks, sliced peppers and onions, in a delicious spicy brown curry. I LOVED my dinner! The curry was delicious, with plenty of the deep flavors I love in Indian food. And yes, it was medium spicy with a nice after-burn. I did think the chicken was a little overcooked, and far from tender. All in all, I loved my dining experience at Bombay. The food and smiling service were excellent. read more

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Yummers! First off, this review is specific to a delivery order I received over the weekend. The usual joint where I get delivery from was not yet open (perhaps they're just open for dinner, not sure). Anyway, I felt I needed some chicken tikka masala that day so Bombay Olive was next up to the plate. I think I used GrubHub to order from them but, when the order was delivered they placed a nice little card in the bag telling me that it's cheaper to order directly from the restaurant (can do, will do, in the future). I got an order of mild chicken tikka masala and plain naan. It was pretty dang delicious and filled me up for 3 full meals. The chicken was so plentiful. I swear I got two full breasts in meaty, tasty chunks. Next time I will request a hint spicier than what I received (I was being cautious). Great food, decent pricing, plentiful portion. read more

Good food and nice service from this West Haven option for Indian food. I've eaten here and had take-out several times.

Warm and cozy atmosphere. Wait staff was very welcoming and attentive. This may be my new favorite place. We were given Papadam and a delicious condiment (not sure what it was exactly but loved it). We ordered a few different dishes. I had Samosas and Chicken Tikka Masala, both were amazing. Loved the Garlic Naan!! My husband ordered Paneer Chili and Malai Kofta. Our drinks were Chardonnay and a Mango Lassi. For dessert we tried the Ras Malai with Masala tea. Delicious!! Will definitely be back. read more

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I've been going to this restaurant for years. . I think the food is good. They have a program where they offer Bombay points. The rewards are offered relating to how much spend. Each time I go there I get a receipt for rewards and they make it very difficult to use. Today was the last straw. I had $16 in rewards and they would not accept it unless I used a credit card and that would not allow me to use rewards. The customer service is the worst. I would avoid it. The reward system is an absolute scam. read more

Bombay Olive is a beautiful space with excellent ambiance. The people are incredibly friendly and worldly. Our food was excellent. We were so fortunate to find this delicious gem while out of our area for an appointment. We will return again! We ordered: Samosa Chaat (described on their extensive menu as: well-cooked vegetable samosa sliced and tossed with yogurt, onions, chickpeas, tamarind sauce, mint sauce, and chaat masala.) Channa Masala (described on their extensive menu as: chickpeas cook in Indian herbs. Masala is known as a royal dish. It is prepared with a tomato based sauce & a refreshing combination of ground onions and a touch of cream.) I asked for no cream. It was delicious. And we ordered basil naan. Theirs is the best naan I have ever tasted. Thank you, chefs and everyone at Bombay Olive. read more

Bombay Olive - Indian Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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I picked up some food last night and it was apparent that the food wasn't freshly made. We picked it up on time (20 minutes after ordering). The two orders of chicken tikka masala were warm instead of hot, and the garlic naan was borderline cold. It was crumbly and disappointing. The whole meal was like eating leftovers, and the price wasn't cheap. Lastly, we ordered samosas and they didn't include the sauce, and no they didn't pack up any papadums to go either. Bombay Olive wasn't busy either. I will drive into West Hartford or Wethersfield instead the next time I order Indian food. read more

Seems like one of the most underrated restaurants in the Hartford area. The service was really sweet (they gave my son a toy to play with and brought him a cup of mango lassi on the house) and the food was outstanding. We got the momos, the vegetable lentil soup, and the non-veg thali for two. It was so much food for a great price and a lot of fun to try each dish. If you are up for a variety of things, like chicken Tikka, chana, dal, and vegetable soup, then it's a great choice. I absolutely love Nepalese and Indian, and as a Persian, I appreciate those options on the menu, too. I think Bombay Olive will become a staple in our household. read more

So so, so so so so good service was friendly and courteous. I had the mutter paneer and the Bendy masala both had the right level of spice and great flavor. read more

Cute restaurant, it isn't that big but the decorations are nice. Mostly booths but a large party came in and several tables were out together for them, making the edge of their table pretty close to our booth, luckily we were almost done. The staff were very friendly. The menu was large so it was very difficult to choose! We got the samosas, which I liked but noticed the dough was a little salty for my taste, my boyfriend didn't even notice lol. I am pretty boring when it comes to my Indian food because I never get to really go out for so I got the baingan bhartha with medium spice, which was def a little spicier than I anticipated (I always get medium) but was very good! The garlic naan was good and my boyfriend said he enjoyed his meatball masala. It is only a few minutes from my boyfriend's house and he goes there often, but I would love to go back! read more

Bombay Olive - Meatball Masala Garlic Naan Bread Baingan Bhartha - Indian Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

The BEST Saag Paneer I've ever had! Beautiful restaurant, great service too! I can't wait to come back.

I've been eating from bombay olive for over a year now. Its my go to spot for indian takeout. My go to is butter chicken, chicken tikka masala with a side of rice, garlic naan and poori. It's absolutely delicious. The service is always great! read more

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Following a recent third visit, I decided it was time to put in on the record. My introductory visit was a bachelor night and no where to go, except some place unique. Unique, because Bombay Olive is housed in a former IHOP where I spent many early and late night meals with friends and family in the '70's. It's architecture is unmistakeable on the outside and transformed inside to a comfortable Indian and Nepalese tavern. Visit One: I requested takeout and admitted I had really no idea what to order, so the kind staff ordered for me (within a mild heat range). Loved it right out of the carry out packaging; gosh I miss the good old bachelor dazes. Visit Two: In house, with the family. Gluten free options and a little more heat this go round. A mop towel was necessary for my brow and nape. Again, fresh, delicious, and an aromatic mix of spices. Visit Three: A FRYday night with the Mrs. Recent enough that I can actually remember the dishes! Fried Manchurian Vegetables (mild) and Chicken Madras (Medium and comfortable warm - mop towel necessary) the coconut hints throughout. We ordered a (very mild) Tikka Masala with Chicken for our GF customer back home. read more

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love this restaurant so glad buffet reopened clean and friendly food is delicious highly recommend read more

Came here for their lunch buffet, which is available 7 days a week for about $13. They have a pretty standard array of offerings including tandoori chicken, naan, a paneer-based (farmer's cheese) dish, both vegetable and meat curries, salad, and even dessert. Service is kind and attentive, but not bothersome. They clear plates quickly. The interior is, as you might assume, decorated with Indian themes, with Bollywood music videos playing on some of the TVs. I'm a big fan of the lunch buffet because it lets you try a little bit of everything (or in my case a lot of everything). Everything I tried was tasty and full of flavor. One of my Indian friends took me here a long time ago and he is a good cook in his own right, so his seal of approval is good enough for me. read more

Bombay Olive - Indian Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

A very interesting mix of Persian, Tibetan and Indian dishes. My order of Persian kabobs was almost perfectly cooked. Was really impressed with how much flavor they got from rice that did not have any obvious strong flavor elements. My partners tikka massala was very flavorful and had reasonably ample amounts of meat (an issue some other places we have gotten the dish.. I've had individually better momos and naan from other places that specialized only in that, but they were tasty enough here that they didn't detract from the range of flavors I was experiencing. Lastly, I am not normally someone that cares much about attentiveness of wait staff, but it was so prominent here that I had to note them in this review. The staff were amazing . Overall a great meal. read more

Ordered delivery through the Yelp app. Was expecting delivery about an hour after I placed the order but it arrived in 30 min which was a great surprise. Got the butter chicken and chicken briyani - requested both to be mild but was not spicy at all which surprised me as usually Indian food is spicy to begin with. ((I'm Polish therefore cant handle spice but enjoy a little. If I thought it wasn't spicy, it really wasn't. Next time I will order medium spice but if you really like spicy- request it hotter!)) Everything tasted great though. Good portions and everything was packed up securely. Will order again for sure! read more

Exquisite food beautiful hospitality staff! Never disappointed ever! The food is phenomenal and the entire visit is one of peace and tranquility and you can truly enjoy your time there! I live in Wallingford but if I lived closer I would be there every week! Bravo my friends ! read more

Service was great! I had the Chili Karahi with Garlic Naan. Fantastic dish! I had it medium spice, which was the perfect amount. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

The food was delicious and the spice level between mild and medium was perfect. My coworkers and I ordered saag paneer, butter chicken, and lamb biryani to share. We also ordered two orders of garlic naan. The amount of food you get in each order was more than enough, and we had leftovers for two of us to take home! read more

Good food at affordable prices. They have good service for orders at takeout and in restaurant. Good ambience and parking space.

"Nice buffet with varieties" This is our 'go to' place with colleagues. Nice buffet, great taste and within budget. Located near downtown. Well, courteous staff. read more

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Enjoyed the lunch buffet for $10.95. Friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Easy parking. Convenient location. Goat curry and chicken tikka masala is delicious! Very satisfied after two plates of food! I wish they had dinner buffet too! For lunch buffet, it would be nice if there was more options for food. read more

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This is the first time I was able to sit inside Bombay Olive to dine since the beginning of COVID-19. The inside is elegant! I highly recommend the Samosa Chaat as an appetizer to share but it very well could be a meal in itself. If you have ever had samosas, it is cut up into pieces and topped with yogurt, chickpeas, and my favorite, tamarind sauce. I also had the paneer tikka masala which was nothing short of delicious. If you're a tea drinker, I suggest giving the masala tea a try! Overall, with the top notch customer service, I would be happy to frequent Bombay Olive again. read more

Bombay Olive - Garlic Naan Bread, paneer tikka masala, Masala Tea, and Chicken Tikka Masala. - Indian Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

I've been sleeping on this place and authentic Indian food in general. If you're looking for a place to get quality Indian dishes, stop scrolling and come here. The depth of the flavors of the sauces is so deep and complex. The spices have a beautiful range that's not limited to just straight vertical heat level like traditional hot spices and hot sauce. When it first came out, the dishes looked small. But the deep bowls are deceiving and I even had enough for a leftover meal. This is in contrast to the normal westernized large plate, and served family style. To keep everything warmer longer. The customer service was also top tier. Seemed like every front of the house staff wanted to check-in and make sure we were happy, even if they weren't our waiter. And plenty of containers for organizing the leftovers. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala (medium spice) which had a good heat for me. A little too spicy for my friend, who got a Butter Chicken (mild). Both were amazing in their own ways. The tikka masala depth of flavor came from the spices, and the butter chicken's depth came from it's creaminess and was savory. read more

Bombay Olive - Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter chicken, Naan Bread - Indian Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Excellent food, a bit expensive, but worth it. Many North Indian choices; many vegan and vegetarian options. Nice comfortable ambiance and good service. read more

Been coming here for over a decade, the food is consistently phenomenal and we've had nothing but supremely pleasant interactions with staff. I can recommend the paneer chilli and the nepali spring rolls as two favorite appetizers, also we are in love with the shrimp madras and chicken tikka masala. On Mother's Day we ordered takeout and i tried the chicken do piaza for the first time, and i'm so glad i did. The chicken was tender and the tomato-yogurt sauce was just such a delicious flavor. Save room for the mango lassis! We Love Bombay Olive!!! read more

I had many problems with Bombay olive. For starters I am now banned from Bombay olive. I left them a bad review and they banned me. Their food is very overpriced and watered down too. Like I said I am BANNED from leaving a bad review. read more

Very delicious food Staff were very professional and courteous Price were reasonable read more

We were craving Indian last night and after discovering that India in West Hartford center closed, we thought we would try Bombay Olive again. We had only been here for the buffet lunch once a few years ago. We came in around 8pm on a Saturday night and almost all the booth tables were full! (Good sign that it's busy, even later at night, right!?) We were seated and water and table settings were brought. We ordered two dishes and garlic naan. The two dishes were Chicken Korma and Lamb Mango Jalfraizi. The food came relatively quickly but we got regular naan. We didn't complain and just ate that plain naan (and were not charged for garlic so it was fine). The dishes were pretty good but I thought the lamb dish was lacking meat. There was broccoli and carrot chunks on it so it looked full of stuff but really only minimal pieces of meat. If you've ever eaten Indian before you know it can get spicy. I ordered a coke which was refilled once before the food came but our waters were never refilled and my husband ended up eating his ice because we couldn't get anyone's attention. Overall, the meal was ok, but service was great. We paid our bill, which was about $40 before tip and walked out... however none of the 5 employees hanging around the door said goodbye or thank you. We will not be returning. read more

Bombay Olive - Naan and chicken korma - Indian Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

They messed up my order and all I ordered was 2 GARLIC naan ‍ how sway (Kanye west voice) And then had the nerve to have an attitude terrible terrible people read more

Terrible! Spent $60 on takeout and took one bite out of everything and threw it in the garbage. Soup was salty and had no flavor. I decided to order from here because my usual spot was closed, which I now regret. Never again! read more