Amazing food and Service! I have been here multiple times, with family and with friends and have always enjoyed the visit. Host is amazing and makes the place very warm and welcoming. The ambiance is great for any kind of visit, with family or friends. One of my favorite restaurants in the area. read more

Cafe Tandoori's Indian cuisine is definitely in my top 5 for food. I loVe this place strictly for its food. Start with a crunchy salad ( my favorite) although I do ask for no red and green peppers on it. Go anywhere from there... they have a variety of different options anything from meat to vegan and it's all super healthy! The service is ALWAYS good, fast and eager to help. The ambiance is quiet and interesting!? I definitely recommend Cafe Tandoor. read more

Cafe Tandoor - Garden salad (no red/green peppers) DELICIOUS DRESSING!! - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Ohio

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Surprisingly good for the middle of Ohio! My partner and I were seated quickly, the restaurant was clean and kind staff. The menu didn't explain how everything would be served family style but it was a happy discovery since our plan was to share. We had Rogan Josh (perfectly balanced spice, tender meat, plenty of sauce) Saag Paneer (so savory, cooked to perfection) and garlic naan (my favorite, could eat 8 more orders) The final check was incredibly reasonable for the size and quality. Absolutely nothing negative to say. If you get the chance to stop here, come hungry! read more

Cafe Tandoor - Rogan Josh Special - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Ohio

Delicious food, attentive and efficient service. Chicken tikka masala, naan, chicken tikka were all flavorful, cooked perfectly and delicious. read more

I'm saddened to say that the food quality has apparently gone down significantly. I think it may have changed hands as I did not recognize anyone. The shajahani curry was overcooked and stringy. The sauce was bland. The chiken tikka masala was very light in color, and the flavor was off. The samosa was very greasy. The raita tasted as if someone dumped a cup of sugar in it. It was inedible. The only good thing was the onion kulcha, which was quite good. Looks like we'll have to find a new Indian restaurant. read more

Amazing food and hospitality, new setup making the ambiance and overall space much better

We came here on a whim after shopping in the area on a Friday evening. It was not busy at all. Maybe two other tables in the whole place. We placed our standard Indian order - onion pakora, chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, and garlic naan with two sodas. It took about 10 minutes before they brought us our drinks. The onion pakora was fine. A decent sized portion. The problem was the dinner. The tikka was chunky, not smooth. It had a funny aftertaste. The meat was incredibly tough to chew - it made me question if we were even eating chicken. I scraped off the sauce and the meat had dark spots on it. The korma was not the usual golden color. It was very light and more yogurt based and lacked flavor. I pointed out how bad the entrees were to the waiter and mentioned that I would not eat any more. He didn't offer to fix anything, get the manage, or substitute the entrees. He simply told me that their chicken is always inconsistent and that I should have ordered the lamb instead. The naan was delicious - the only redeeming part of the meal. We did not take anything home but the bread and white rice. We paid $58 gig a disgusting, inedible meal. We will never come back here. read more

I'm not sure what's going on with Cafe Tandoor in Aurora. This place has been very good to excellent since opening in the early 2000's. I stopped in for lunch today and was underwhelmed. The service was fast, food okay, but the overall experience was just not worth what I paid. $25 for lunch for one person is high for lunch. I had Saag Gosht, and a salad. The curry came with basmati. Breaking this down a little more, the rice didn't have any saffron, just plain basmati. The portion of lamb curry was about two measuring cups of food. The salad ingredients were fresh, but it just didn't pop like kashumber salads usually do. $21 for food, $4 for tip. I hope this restaurant can revive itself. The price to value is way off the mark for my budget and expectations. read more

Cafe Tandoor - Hot Indian food on a cold day in NE Ohio - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Ohio

I work at The mattress store next door so we eat at cafe Tandor all the time. The food is very good and the people are very pleasant. I recommend trying the food. read more

Soooo torn on this one. We came to Tandoor after seeing a movie at the neighboring Cinemark. I am going to break down this one by category. Ambience: Overall, this restaurant has little to no ambience. We were sat next to a booth that had a sloppy patch job of gray tape on the seat. I could not stop staring at it. Our booth was nestled into a corner with overgrown, dead plants dangling into the backrest. Odd. Service: Very slow. We only saw our server once and had to ask the poor high-school food runners multiple times for water (people eating spicy food always want more water). Make sure you plan your visit accordingly with extra time if you need to be somewhere. Price: I never mind spending money while out (after all, we came out, didn't we?), but I found the prices to be steeper compared to other Indian options in the area. Also, a simple side of white rice that typically comes with many traditional dishes is extra. Just a pet peeve. Food: This was probably the best butter chicken i've ever had. The tomato and butter sauce was the creamiest, richest, most delicious thing ever. Order it with a side of naan and just wipe the dish clean... it is that good. We also had the shrimp curry... big pieces of shrimp, but just OK. Go for it spicy if you're thinking of ordering it, as the mild spice is very plain. Overall: I'll probably order take-out next time. I can't stop thinking about that butter chicken. read more

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I have eaten here in the past and the food was good. I ordered takeout tonight, 6/10/21, and I won't be going back. Tonight I ordered the butter chicken. I had to pay extra for rice to go with my butter chicken. I wasn't happy about that, but if the food had been good it would've been okay. The chicken in the butter chicken was over cooked...or leftover from a day or two ago. I'm not sure which. The sauce was lacking flavor. It tasted like old chicken in bland red sauce. The naan was too fluffy. It was was more like a pita than traditional naan. If you want good Indian food go someplace else. read more

Saturday night the restaurant was packed. Thank goodness we made a reservation. We were craving Indian, and as usual, the food and service was good. I had a Tassi drink. Tasted like milky mango. Refreshing. We had a Tandoor meat platter with all meats on it that were very good. My lamb dish was mild and tasty. We started with fried veggie triangles. They were the best of all. Curry veggies with a little spicy heat. We took half the food home. So good. See my photos. read more

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This place is the best Indian food around! We come here all the time and will continue to for years! The butter chicken is always amazing and so is the Chicken Tikka! read more

Cafe Tandoor - Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka, saffron Plain Basmati Rice, Saffron Rice, Nan Bread - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Ohio

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Best Indian in CLE! I have been coming to this location for a long time. Honestly, I have tried so many Indian restaurants and Cafe Tandoor is the most consistent. I always know what I'm going to get and the taste is perfect. I can't say the same for the other places I have been. Tonight I ordered butter chicken, saffron rice and buttered naan. It's my favorite. Delicious and there is always some for leftovers. The interior is a bit dated. Lots of fresh plants and Indian art grace the walls. They could use a face lift here, but I would not hold It against them. I'm here for the food, not decor. They staff is always very nice and the food is always good. I recommend ordering extra naan and a mango lassi drink. It's delicious. read more

Fantastic and authentic Indian food and a great atmosphere. Have tried almost everything on the menu and love it all. I am constantly craving the saag gosht and chicken biryani. Will always go back. read more

OVER PRICED, PAY EXTRA FOR RICE AND NOT MUCH ELSE IS NICE! Sorry for the rhyme but it works for this place. I had the absolute highest hopes for this place. I've been to almost a dozen other Indian restaurants and take out between Cuyahoga and Summit counties and this one has been the MOST disappointing. This establishment has such high potential but it's so many little things that affect this restaurant from being a wonderful place. But where to start with ALL the things that could be better. I'll just start at the beginning. I don't know how others have felt exactly and after reading the reviews it does sound mixed but the overall appearance and ambiance of the restaurant can be nicer but it does have a slightly inviting look to it, but that's my opinion. It just feels like something is missing like a better color scheme for the dining room or different lighting but those plants along the tops of the booths HAVE TO GO! We were seated at a booth near the back of the restaurant and it was actually comfortable with no noticeable flaws in the lining or material and looked and felt clean. We were handed menus and immediately taken back by the prices so we took our time and I told everyone to not worry and to please order what they wanted. I wanted to treat everyone to this place and as anyone who is paying for the occasion you almost automatically have high hopes & expectations. We ordered beverages and upon receiving them we were given cans. Yes, we were given a SINGLE can of soda with a glass of ice for $2.00. This meant NO FREE REFILLS and that was very off putting right away. A restaurant that has so much potential is going to charge the highest price I've ever paid for a can of soda? I wasn't happy about that as most restaurants have a soda machine and free refills at that price. It's also hard to understand how any restaurant can give someone cans unless it's either take-out or the soda machine is broken/down. We still were optimistic as this was the first issue we came across (but there were more to come by that I don't understand). As I mentioned the prices were high. What made these prices actually appalling was that EVERY OTHER INDIAN/MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT includes rice with their main entree's but not this establishment! Nope, we only found out because my friend actually happened to ask about the amount of rice that came with our choices and the waiter replied, "Only the Biryani dishes come with rice, all the other dishes do not include rice, it's extra." WHAT?!?!? Are you serious?? That should be listed and mentioned on the menu as every other Indian/Middle Easter restaurant I've eaten with/at includes rice! It's pretty much expected unless otherwise stated but that wasn't mentioned. At these prices it's almost offensive and the owners here should be slightly ashamed of themselves because after reading many previous reviews they should LISTEN TO THEIR CUSTOMERS and understand that rice is relatively cheap at the Asian/Oriental markets I shop at. Where are they buying their rice that they need to charge customers extra? It's not just one or two dollars either, the cheapest side of rice is $3!! The waiter then went on to say that one order of rice "should feed all of us". We ordered the Saffron rice for $3.50. No, it BARELY served all of us. I had such a small portion (three spoonful's to be exact) and that was all I was able to get from this "serving". I was really disappointed in all of this as it was just unnecessary and completely gave a bad impression of this place that all they cared about was charging for everything. The ONLY redeeming factor that gave this place TWO stars being the food is pretty good but I have to admit, I've had better. As this is just my opinion, the Paneer Makhani I received was good but I've had better (Cleveland Tiffin on Warrensville Center Road makes this dish as well and it was excellent there!). At the end of our dinner, we had 2 cans of soda at $2.00 a piece, the vegetarian platter that was $8.50 and kind of disappointing (one samosa for 3 people? One piece of fried paneer and a bunch of little fried pieces with dipping sauce), a side of Saffron rice for $3.50, Paneer Makhani for $11.50, Tikka Masala with the substitution of lamb for $14.50 and the Rogan Josh which was another lamb dish curry style for $14.50 along with a side order of Garlic Naan bread which came out to what should of been $60 according to their high prices but that was before I found out there was tax on all of this that added up to over $65 and some change! I will NEVER come here again until I see or hear they are under new management because this was supposed to be a nice treat for my friends and I. Overall, two stars because the food wasn't bad but all of these charges for "extras" and just the way the servers and waiters present themselves (and the chef not pictured or presented on website?) we were disappointed and will not be returning. read more

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The atmosphere, service and prices leave a lot to be desired (take out portions are even smaller than the dine in portions and are the same price). The food does not contain any of the freshness found in good Indian food (especially the appetizers which mostly seem stale). Although we live in Aurora, we drive to Jaipur Junction in Hudson for Indian food that is ten times better and much better value for money. read more

Ordered a takeout dish ( Malai Kofta ) from Cafe Tandoor. The dish doesn't come with rice as accompaniment - which most other Indian restaurants give but I think that's how the restaurant operates, so that was still okay. The main issue was that the dish had a weird taste to it - which I have never experienced. Probably it was due to some stale ingredients of the koftas and the gravy was not great either. I'll stick to the other Indian restaurant in Aurora which doesn't have a good dine in option - but is definitely better food wise. read more

I stop in here whenever I'm in town. The food is excellent every single time, the staff is so sweet, and it's a cozy little spot to enjoy a nice meal. Love this place. read more

Delicious but so expensive. They skimp on portions quite a bit for how expensive this place is. $11 for this half container of butter chicken. read more

Cafe Tandoor - Indian Near Me - Aurora, Ohio

This is one of my favorite local restaurants. I'm not Indian so I don't know how authentic it is, but I have several favorites on the menu. Lamb Shahi Korma (from their curry dishes), Nentara Biryani with paneer cheese (the best rice ever because there's so many delicious things in it), and Pishori (a pan flatbread). Otherwise I'd recommend ordering from their curry dishes because they are served with a sauce that's fantastic for dipping their nan into! It's a small place and a nice setting. read more

One of my local favorites. The butter chicken and Rogan josh are always amazing, and both are incredible with some saffron rice and garlic naan :) read more

This is literally the best Indian food in the area. saag panner aloo gobi naan rogan josh and butter chicken are all amazing. Every time I come back home to visit I order from here. Cannot recommend enough! read more

I just returned from this fantastic restaurant! The food here is absolutely delicious! I know that it's commonplace for diners to photograph their meals. Sorry folks, I was too busy eating the bread, salmon, chicken and the best veggie dishes in the world. Go there for great food, cause you will not be disappointed. read more

Disappointing. We usually go elsewhere for Indian food due to Cafe Tandoor being expensive. But couldn't pass up the convienence tonight. Decided to give it another chance and Ordered online. Order was ready 45 min late. No remorse or apology. Additionally Very disappointed by the quality of food. Very little flavor and watery. read more

Not sure what to say. Wow. I'm sure I can cook better Indian food. Lamp kebab was not really a kebab but dry peace of lamb and Malay kofta tasted like tomato sauce from the can. Lentils soup was ok. read more

Café Tandoor is sort of like that slightly strange, but always reliable friend. I have eaten in and ordered take out from here quite a few times. I keep coming back because good Indian food doesn't exactly lie within the specialty of the local suburbs. Let me start by talking about eating in. This is where the strangeness of the friend comes in, Café Tandoor looks just about like any 'family owned' place would if it were located in a strip mall, but there is one strange, distinguishing factor: It is ALWAYS empty. I'm not exaggerating either; at any given time you can come into this restaurant and expect that you will have the place to yourself, save perhaps maybe two other tables...out of the twenty free. I am not saying this is a bad thing, but if you're not looking for a (very) quiet, relaxed, and solitary dinner, don't eat in here. The service is usually good, nothing to complain or rave about. They are very good about filling up drinks though... Onto the reliable part, Café Tandoor's food quality is always consistent and always filling. There has not been a single time where I did not get exactly what I was looking for. If you want something other than the usual pizza and breadsticks take out (and have a little more scrilla in your pocket) hit up Café Tandoor. In terms of take out, portions are good, they always get your order exactly right, and the quality is never compromised. Your belly WILL be satisfied, your wallet on the other hand, may not be. I concede that for what you get, this place tends to overcharge just a little. Not a biggie, just watch what you get and don't be a regular! Overall, I would definitely suggest Café Tandoor to anyone in the area looking for something a little different but satisfying. Just remember what I said, strange but reliable, make sure you're looking for what they have to offer! read more

I've had Indian food a few times. I usually enjoy it as long as my mouth still has feeling at the end of the meal (spicy and I don't always agree). However. One of the few reviewers in the far Southeast of Cleveland, I must regrettably bestow my first 3 star rating on yelp (ever) to Cafe Tandoor. Is the food good? Yup. Quite good. But I don't need to pay that much for Indian food. My girlfriend and I had a late meal on a snowy weekday, a sure way to have a restaurant to yourself in the 'burbs. That part was nice. Ambiance was calm and service was good. I had a tasty lamb dish, she had a grilled veggie platter. Samosas were shared between us and were probably my favorite part of the meal. When you're in the 'burbs there really aren't too many dining options. I would go back here, but with a plan and hopefully with a kind friend offering to pick up the tab. read more

This is the best Indian in the state ... And is well worth the price

Stopped here for a quick curry on my way through town, wow! Our waiter Dominic was such a cutie, its a pity he wasn't on the menu, yummy boy! Perfect food and perfect waiter, a must visit if you're in the area. read more

Ordered take out. When we placed our order we were asked if we wanted rice. We said yes assuming this was an option that went with our dinners. When we picked up our order we were surprised to find we were charged $6 for two small containers of rice. We have eaten at many indian restaurants across the United States and have ALWAYS gotten rice with Tikka Masala as a standard side that comes with a dish. Although the food was good, this definitely left us with a bad vibe for this restaurant. read more

Food: Nothing special just average. Service: good Price: pricey for the kind of food they serve Ambience: Ok Clean: ok Would not go back. read more

Salty and overcooked. The chicken tikka was so dry it almost choked us. The other dishes so salty our feet swelled! No complimentary rice with the entrees. Not likely to return. read more

Okay... let's cover prices first. This place is significantly overpriced for identical portions as compared to others in the area like Tandul in Tremont or Jaipur Junction in Hudson. Chicken tikka was 14.50 compared to 11 dollars elsewhere, but here's the kicker... this place does NOT include rice like all of the rest. You have to also purchase that separate! Total sham! Second, the food wasn't that great. The butter chicken was overly salty and tasted terrible. The chicken tikka masala had peppers in it that overpowered the entire dish. Pass on this place and go to Ruchi which is only 1 mile from this place read more

This is my favorite restaurant by far! The food is delicious and the owner is very friendly and courteous. I always love going here with my family and even people that don't normally eat Indian food find something yummy to eat. I always get the Tofu Makhani with the saffron rice and plain nan and I normally have enough to share with people and still have some left over for lunch the next day. The selection of vegetarian options is excellent and in regards to the comments about pricing, the next best place, Saffron Patch is a tad fancier but about twice to three times as expensive. My entire meal plus tea comes out to exactly $20, which isn't very expensive for a nice sit down meal. Also in regard to the protein to sauce ratio, I think it's perfect! Most restaurants that offer curry give you not enough curry sauce (and it ends up being watery) and an enormous amount of meat. At Cafe Tandoor, the curry's consistency is always perfect and the portions are excellently balanced so that the flavor comes out perfectly. Overall, I love this restaurant and recommend it to everyone who's looking for great food. read more

Very, very tasty Chicken Tikka Masala. My husband and I shared it, along with the good Roti and oh-so-light saffron rice. We also split a chai. We both raved over the dish and the chai was perfect. Despite other reviews, this place was almost packed. Maybe because it was Holi? My only complaint would be that our initial service was kind of odd. We were seated and then kind of ignored, but their redeeming quality is that once we did order, we received our food within 10 minutes. This was a refreshing culinary experience and was well worth the money. read more

Been here after a long time. Our son is moving to Aurora and is within walking distance. We met Suraj the owner, chef server all in one. His wife Rohita was also there. Just for fun, I said I could help out if and when he needs an extra person. The food was excellent and tasty. Suraj asked if we would like it made more to the Indian taste( he is from Nepal). We said to make it the way he would make it. I am glad we decided to go there for lunch today and know that we will return for sure. If anyone is in the Solon Aurora area , this is a place to go to if you crave for Indian food. read more

Cafe Tandoor is the first place I ever had Indian food, and for that it will forever have a special place in my heart. It's pricey, but it's good! I've had the keema naan, garlic naan, roti, lamb biryani, shahjahani curry, and rogan josh. All of them are amazing, but the rogan josh is just on a whole different level. The waiter asked if I would like mild or spicy. It's Indian food, it's meant to have spice, so I ordered spicy. It was perfect! It was hot, but not overbearingly so. The balance of different spices is great, this is the way Indian food should be. With classical Indian music playing softly in the background (think Ravi Shankar) and the song of so many different flavors dancing on your tongue, you almost feel like you're in India, albeit a rather nice restaurant in Delhi. read more

We ordered the naan bread, papa doms, and lentil soup, it was delicious. Then ordered jelfrazi chicken and chicken tikka tandoori and it was terrible the tikka was very dry and jelfrazi over cooked with no flavor. read more

The restaurant has a nice atmosphere with great food, and good service. I ordered a lamb biryani. There was a mistake in my order, so I told the manager about it. He apologized for the mistake and offered me another order for free as a compensation, which I gladly accepted. The manager handle the situation professionally, which I appreciate. read more