THE BEST EXPERIENCE!!! This place is incredible. Great service, great food and can't beat the complimentary wine! Everything was cooked and spiced well. They even accommodated our request to make a dish spicier after we tried it. Also, it was very affordable for the portions. Please check this place out! read more

Darbar - Our spread! - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Darbar is just three blocks from my home and each time I go there I think "Why don't I come here more often?" Four of us had a delicious dinner on Tuesday night. Samosa and palak tikki for apps, tokri for breads (3 kinds of naan), two salmon tikkas, one panner tikki, one chicken tikki were consumed with relish - and fantastic sauces (rim shot). Service was spot on. There when you needed, gone when you were in deep conversation or laughter. We had complimentary glasses of wine and I had another. Dinner for four adults with extras including tax and 20% tip was $156.00. We had plenty of leftovers to enjoy the next day. We will not wait so long between dinners this time. Wonderful all around. read more

This is maybe my favorite restaurant in Baltimore. Great food, they're always so nice. We always get the 12-spice chicken, chicken tikka masala, samosas, and garlic naan. amazing!!! read more

You cannot beat the convenience and speed of Darbar! I run by this place every day and it's a classic that I go to when I'm craving Indian food in a flash. Their classics (chicken tikka, saag, vindaloo) are all great but I think could use a little more salt sometimes. They definitely make up for it in spice though. If you can handle the spice, I suggest you go up on the spice level to get a little more flavor from this neighborhood classic. read more

We came on a Friday night. The food was excellent! Everything was fresh and flavorful. Among other items, we ordered the Punjabi Samosa Chaat appetizer....Soo good! Service was great. It had a nice family owned vibe. read more

This is a review for their takeout. I come here whenever I have a craving for Indian food. It's super close to my house so I place an order usually 30 minutes before I need to pick it up. My usual order is: 1. Garlic Naan ($3.50) - This has a great potential, flavor is great but every time I've gotten it, it's been soggy. Maybe it's because I bring it back home with me as take out. I tried popping these naan into the oven but they were still pretty stale tasting. They do not skimp on the garlic - I like that. 2. Butter Chicken ($16.95) - Tender white chicken cooked in tomato sauce, flavored with touch of fenugreek leaves, and served with white rice. I usually ask this to be extra spicy and it actually has a good kick! I wish it would be a little bit more spicy though... Another complaint is that their Butter Chicken taste too similar to a Tikka Masala. I was expecting more of a creamy, buttery, milder sort of "gravy" curry. Regardless, still delicious and I end up ordering from here again and again! I did see a sign for AYCE lunch buffet so I will be back to try that! The hours and prices for the lunch buffet at Darbar are: Monday - Friday (11:30 AM - 2:30 PM) - $11.95 Saturday and Sunday (12:00 PM - 3 PM) - $12.95 read more

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In a world gone made, sometimes you just need Indian food It felt like it'd been at least 46 days since I'd had Indian food; I never needed Indian food like this before. It was a craving. Alas, my favorite place was closed. So I called DB for carry out. I wouldn't eat there. Looked dingy - the walls appeared like there were in a cave. Food was acceptable. Maybe so, maybe not. Tandoor chicken was good Masala wasn't (watery) In a pinch, if u need Indian food, this place might suffice but that's where it ends. read more

This food here is decent, but not inconsistent. I have had times when it was delicious and times when the meat was tough and disappointing. The rice dishes with shrimp have been good, but he the chicken and lamb have been just average. The sauces also seem to be just about average. The plus is they are super fast and offer delivery using various services. read more

Big fan of my neighborhood Indian restaurant. My most recent order consisted of the samosa chaat and the fish curry, both of which were absolutely delicious. I always get raita, but the consistency of this version was a little too thin for my taste. Ended with the gulab jamun which was awesome. Never not getting that again. read more

I ordered Plain naan bread- two orders $5.5, Chicken Tikka Masala $18, and vegetable samosas $5.5. The bread was okay. The chicken wasn't spicy and there was hardly any chicken in the bowl. The sauce tasted more like tomato sauce instead of the yogurt sauce they usually make it with. The samosas weren't seasoned with spices. They were boring. I am going to try other Indian places. read more

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If you're an Indian or a Pakistani, you will regret choosing this place. The flavors lack in every dish- I tried their Chana chaat and it was so bland. The potatoes were hard and overall it just didn't taste right. We also tried their biryani- it's not really biryani. Their naan bread is fine but that's it. We tried their samosas and it was also just okay. The waiter who served us was nice. The ambiance was okay- not too loud. But if you eat here, it's unfair to claim that you know what Indian and Pakistani food actually taste like. read more

Delicious!!! Don't sleep on the garlic naan. It was super duper yummy! We also loved the chicken lababdar and the amritsari Chana masala! read more

Very good Indian food, I have gotten carry out multiple times and enjoyed it every occurrence.

Darbar was among the first few restaurants I ever ventured to in Baltimore, and oh my it became my absolute favorite. It has actually become a running joke that any time me and my friends are on the hunt for place to eat dinner I will without a doubt recommend Darbar because it is just that good. The lunch buffet is the light of my life. It alternates and introduces new dishes every week. Between the saag paneer, and the kheer it rocks my world. Also super inexpensive the lunch buffet is $12 for a LOT of delicious food. One other exciting thing to note is that twice we have visited and when we arrived they ask if we want complementary glasses of wine??? Like yes I definitely would love a glass. And both times the wine was perfectly good. So Darbar is the best, and if you like Indian food/want to try it out I think the best time to go is for the lunch buffet! read more

Darbar - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

They forgot my naan, replaced the veg in the darbar special with chicken tikka masala and replaced gulab jamun with kheer. Completely unacceptable! read more

This place is so underrated. My dad and I love Indian food it's our favorite. We tried 3 different entrees and loved them all. I'd even go so far as saying it may be the best Indian food I've had to this day. The service is great. They made us feel very welcome. I'll be back. If you enjoy Indian food you need to give this place a try. read more

Amazing Indian restaurant! Great hosts, great food, and ambiance!! Highly recommend! We had the best night!

Great service and amazing food! The waiter was so friendly and helpful at making food suggestions. The Chicken Tikki Masla was so good as so was the Butter Chicken! The Nan was so fresh and so good! Definitely would go again! read more

Darbar - Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Nan Bread - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

My daughter and I ate there for the first time Sunday evening 2/18. We had the meat samosa, chicken xacuti, shrimp vindaloo and olive and basil naan. The food was delicious and the portions generous, especially the shrimp. The waiter was excellent with recommendations and so kind checking on us. I hadn't eaten much of my shrimp as I was full and it was a bit too hot for me and he offered to have it remade milder. As we were finished that wasn't necessary and I enjoyed the rest the next day. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy. I will return to try more of the extensive menu! read more

Dined in with a friend over the weekend and the reviews did not disappoint. The food was absolutely incredible, authentic Indian for sure. The portion sizes were significant and everything was delicious, especially the butter chicken and garlic naan. I will definitely be back! read more

We are from out of town, and we tried this place based on online reviews. We were immediately greeted and seated upon our arrival. The staff was friendly, punctual, and helpful. The environment is classier than I expected; double table clothes, water goblets, and candle lit table. But it was a welcome feature! The food was great, and the spice level was on point for my dish; rate spice from 1-10. We ordered chicken vindaloo and chicken tikka masala. Both dishes were fantastic but we both preferred the chicken vindaloo because of the spice. We also ordered plain naan, which paired well with the entrees. We didn't order an alcoholic beverage, but they have a wide variety of beer and wine. We would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a unique dining experience with great food. read more

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This was my first Indian restaurant experience and it was DELIGHTFUL. Five friends and I came in on a Tuesday night around 7 and got sat immediately. The server was extremely knowledgeable and walked us through the drink and appetizer lists. We ordered three appetizers, all were amazing! We also ordered the Mango Lassi-- so fresh, creamy and flavorful! Then on to entrees, I ordered the 12 Spice Curry Chicken. It was so tasty! I ordered it mild-- in retrospect, I should've gotten the medium as there was very little spiciness in the mild. That was my fault erring on the side of not setting my mouth on fire. We got sides of NaN and Garlic Naan, and would recommend those to any other dining patrons. For dessert, we ordered Mango Kulpi and the Gulab Jamun. The Gulab was fantastic-- the honey base and richness of the dough, was an excellent way to finish the meal. The mango Kulpi was also very good, with a great consistency and amazing flavor. The staff was incredibly attentive, the food was cooked and prepared so deliciously, and the value for the food we received was AMAZING. All 5 of us had drinks, had 3 courses, took home leftovers, and left a 20% tip and it was still under $200. I'm thoroughly looking forward to returning to Darbar to try out the rest of their expansive menu! read more

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The food was fantastic. Spicy, as we asked for, and just so tasty. The service was unbelievable and the food pricing was very reasonable. If you want an authentic Indian meal, then this is the place to go read more

I have been eating Darbar's wonderful food for years and years and years. Splendidly flavorful; substantial portions; broad variety. Nice people. Attractive, simple rooms. What more do you want? read more

Fresh, fragrant, and delicious!! This is one of the best Indian restaurants in the region, recently placed under new owners. They grind fresh spices and deliver authentic, top-quality Indian dishes. Complimentary wine and excellent paneer dishes. A MUST-VISIT! read more

This is by far the best Indian food in Baltimore. I usually get take away. The restaurant itself could use some sprucing up. The exterior is so inviting. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and will customize things for you. As I said, the best thing is the delicious menu. read more

Great service, delicious food. It's not a flashy place so be sure to find it. It's on the spicy side so order accordingly...

Ordered the jalfreji 10/10 hot, veg samosas, and naan. Restaurant called me and told me some of the things I ordered weren't vegan and worked with me to get what I wanted without dairy. It's all incredible and I really appreciated the kindness they had to make sure I got what I wanted. V happy. read more

In every way possible, Darbar exceeded our expectations. My boyfriend and I aren't usually interested in Indian food but with how well everything turned out now, we are going to crave it. We were definitely impressed with the service as well. Our waiter had so much going on and still never missed a beat checking on us. He even gave us a free dessert! If you're in the mood for Indian check this place out. read more

Watery tikka masala, flavorless bhel puri, a lamb dish that was 90% spinach. I'm baffled at how high the ratings are.

Excellent service. Delicious food. I've been going to this restaurant for the last two years and they always cater to my small requests the best they can. The staff is so friendly. They make you feel welcome and are appreciative of their customers. Overall love this place and everyone that works here. Recommend it to everyone craving Indian food. read more

Lunch Buffet and Service is On Point! Such a great spot for flavorful Indian food! We were SO weel treated by the owner and staff! Will definitely be back!! read more

One of the better Indian restaurants in baltimore city. Their naan was excellent. Also liked their Chana masala & palaak paneer!

We were looking for a memorable dining experience to end 2019 and Darbar def didn't disappoint! We reserved in advance and were promptly seated by our server, Mir. The atmosphere is warm and cozy with large and vibrant Mughal paintings throughout. The only downside was the ambient music which was a bit overwhelming and repetitive. The attentive service made our experience truly exceptional. From expert recommendations of the menu to frequent check ins to confirm we were satisfied, we appreciated the thoughtful attention the staff paid to all the patrons. The lamb korma was savory and flavorful. My husband ordered a fish recipe from the Goa region, that tasted especially fresh. We loved the warm and buttery garlic naan. The portions were a great value and we left Darbar stuffed and satisfied. We look forward to returning soon! read more

Darbar has some of the best service I've ever had from any restaurant that I've been to. Of course the food is amazing as well. This is my absolute go to for Indian food in Baltimore! read more

Food was good. Medium spice for them was not medium for me. WOW. Service was excellent.

Excellent Indian food! Really delicious butter chicken and samosa chaat. Korma was a bit flavorless but a wonderful meal all around. Fast delivery too! read more

I want to share an amazing experience that we had with Darbar recently. We placed a to-go order for 3 orders of garlic naan among other things. We got home to discover that we received regular naan instead of garlic naan. No big deal. It was a busy Friday night for them, and this had never happened before. Nonetheless, I gave Darbar a call in hopes that I could save the customer of the other to-go order from getting our garlic naan. The next day, I received an envelope in my mail box from the owner of Darbar, containing cash for the price difference of my order. I could not believe that they went that length to return under $10. Darbar has always been and will always be our go-to for Indian food needs. Not only do they have the best Tikka Masala in town, but they have incredible customer service. read more

A friend and I had a delightful lunch at Darbar today. She's a regular; it was my first visit. Yummy paneer makhani, garlic naan, and the most delicious Indian spiced tea. Our waiter was gracious. Start to end, a wonderful experience. Highly recommend! read more

Delicious. I've been eyeing this place for a while and I'm so glad I finally got to try it. Staff is also very friendly and COVID compliant. Would definitely recommend. read more