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    India Express Denver

    4.8 (88 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Chicken Tikka Marsala (takeout)
    Kelly M.

    Ordering online was easy. The staff made pickup simple. It was only $0.99 extra to make a dish dairy free which is nice for our son with a dairy allergy. The dish was clearly marked "dairy free" on the outside which I appreciated. The chicken tikka was flavorful and filling. This dish is my comfort food!

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    Nina C.

    Best Indian food I've had in Denver! And Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Their name might be India Express but they have a lovely dining room and amazing staff that make it a great place to sit down. We came on a Thursday night around 7p, the dining room was empty - crazy. Araz took care of us and he must have refilled the water 5 times he was so top of everything! We started with chai tea, absolutely delicious. Love the creaminess and spices. They bring out come crispy chips and dipping sauces on the house. Such a light and delicious starter. I could eat the dips plain. We also got the chaat samosas. Incredible! The seasonings and textures paired so well, crunchiness of the samosas over a bed of perfectly cooked chickpeas with red onion and yogurt drizzle adding a fresh element. And they cut them to make it easier to share. I had the lamb Korma. Incredible. Just the perfect blend of spices, creaminess. Comes with rice but their garlic naan is amazing and pairs so well with it. My boyfriend had the chicken madras, also amazing. He didn't want a creamy dish and this was perfect for him. Everything was so memorable, i can't wait to come back

    Chicken Madras
    Chen-Tan L.

    Dropped in here late with 3 of us for a post-cocktail party meal. Not busy on Sunday night. Unsure what to expect, so we asked what was good and was recommended to try the Tikka Masala (chicken) and Madras Curry (chicken). Also had the saag paneer. I also had a bowl of the tomato curry soup. I think we have found our new favorite Indian restaurant. Every dish was savory, juicy and made to perfection. We also had a garlic naan: beautifully seasoned and just the right crunch. The service was attentive and the place brightly lit and clean. We are excited to return.

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    Liam E.

    Indian express, don't get confused by the name it's nothing like the polar express so leave your golden ticket at home. I looked so stupid but my server was very nice about it and consoled me out of my wobbles. First time getting together with all 7 of my siblings in a few weeks so it was a very special occasion. Our servers name was Sharmila and she was very attentive and informed of the menu. She was very kind to have endured my rowdy family and we tipped her graciously for her trouble. My brother and I arrived fashionably early while the others arrived just early. Being fashionable is a recessive gene and we can't all be winners or else there'd be no losers and what fun would that be? They started the table with these neat little fake tortilla chips. It came with 3 sauces for dipping a sweet, tangy/minty and a spicy one. The spicy one is important to try because that's about the level of spice of their hottest dishes. For apps we got the cauliflower, the texture was nice and fluffy, the flavor was tangy without being too aggressive. An app is supposed to ease you in! SOMEPLACES HAVE THE AUDACITY TO CREATE APPETIZERS THAT SUCK YOUR SOUL OUT! Sorry for raising my voice... ahem... this place is thankfully not one of them. We also got the cucumber salad which was really good but it's cucumbers, you love em or you hate em. Moving on. Next was the onion rings. In my head they were gonna be like Indian onion rings but they were just like normal rings but ig since they had Indian dipping sauces that counts? They get by on a technicality. I DONT MAKE THE RULES AND IM TIRED OF YOU GETTING MAD AT ME FOR THEM! Excuse me I'm not sure where that came from... Ok "few" that was a lot! For me main entree I got me some baryani with chx. I got the medium spiciness because the hot sauce at the start was too much for me, call me a knave but my sibs said I'm a prince, WHAT ARE YOU AN HEIR TOO?! Didn't think so. Sorry for yelling, your tone is just bothering me. Anyway my food was good. I could hardly finish it and I don't want to hear it. THE PORTIONS WERE SO BIG FOR THE PRICE! HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW?!?! Ok signing off, I can't with your attitude and I take back my apology from earlier. If you even care to make it up to me go visit this amazing restaurant and Sharmila a 50% tip.

    Sweta S.

    Disappointing - food all tasted the same. Food coloring was in everything, lassi and all entrees. Naan was good! Service was fine.

    Sarah K.

    I was completely blown away by this place. The service was impeccable. And the food was amazing. I ordered the chicken madras curry medium, and it was the perfect amount of spice with sooo much flavor. The garlic naan was hot and the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy. I was not expecting this from a small restaurant with "express" in the name, but it is definitely worth a try if you love Indian food.

    Heather S.

    I thought it was about time for an updated review... 10 years later. Still to this day, after all this time, this is my favorite spot for chicken tikka masala. After I tried to find my favorite tikka masala, in 8 different countries, this is still my favorite. I am not aware of the buffet anymore but I will add the lunch chicken tikka masala stuffed me full. It is possible to share an order if you are able to be selfless with your masala. I am selfishly in love with this dish, so I don't often share. Stop driving by and stop wondering, go and see for yourself! Yums!

    Chicken tikka masala with Saffron Yellow rice.
    Sam M.

    We have picked up India express for our family twice this year. We are impressed by their ability to have food ready for pick up orders on time and they have not made a mistake on any of our orders! We appreciate the full suite of mods that can be made on the online ordering platform, including making various dishes dairy free (which is so, so nice given we have a child who is allergic to dairy!). The flavors hit the spot, but one recommendation I would say is to clarify that peas come in the Saffron/Yellow Rice.

    Indian Masala Chai
    Ekshika P.

    Honestly quite impressed with this place!! we stopped in on Diwali, and the restaurant was SO kind as to give us free papad, chai, and free dessert. It was nice coming from somewhere else and still having some place to celebrate Diwali. Really happy about that! He also was very kind enough to ask us exactly what our spice level was, whether we wanted spicy or Indian spicy. It was refreshing and even though we said just normal spicy the food came out extremely spicy for us still! We got the gobi manchurian, paneer tikka masala, garlic naan, and rice! The garlic naan was delicious, on the thinner side but well flavored with big portions. The paneer tikka masala was also delicious, well flavored and wasn't lacking anything. The gobi manchurian was just okay, I felt it tasted quite oily with too thick of a batter so the cauliflower was lacking. Additionally the sauce felt very dry and caked making it dry rather than being moist. Overall I'm really happy I found this place, the ambiance is relaxing with Indian music playing in the background. it's causal yet you can still come with a family for a sit down dinner. I would definitely come back here if I was craving Indian food and I'm happy to have this restaurant in the neighborhood!

    Garlic cheese naan
    Daisy D.

    I've been looking for an Indian food restaurant in my neighborhood and I think I found the winner here. First off, as soon as I walked in through the door, I was greeted so kindly and that was consistent throughout my entire time here. The server brought us chai and was very knowledgeable about the menu and made excellent recommendations. Both the chicken korma and the chicken tikka masala were creamy and flavorful. The chicken was tender. I can't wait to come back and try out some other items off their extensive menu!

    BUTTER CHICKEN
    Sara R.

    The best Indian food I've had in colorado so far. Delicious butter chicken, dal soup, and saag paneer. Flavorful, warm, complex. Nice service, and I enjoyed the bowls the food was platted in. It wasn't fancy by any means, but a great quick easy meal. Probably wonderful for takeout. Great garlic naan too!

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    Tried them yesterday for the first time and... so good! Highly recommend the butter chicken & garlic naan.

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    Solid food, and great service even close to closing time. Would come here again - especially liked the Korma, and green chili naan.

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    2 times in a row undercooked chicken. It's been long time I keep going there but not anymore

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    The BEST Indian food and even better service. I love the ambiance, it's smaller and more intimate inside. Phenomenal

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    Many GF and vegan choices. The menu is varied and clearly describes special dietary needs. The flavor to the degree of spiciness you want.

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    Very friendly. Amazing food. Highly recommend. Try the naan special bread or the lamb butter curry.

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    Benzina

    Benzina

    4.4(181 reviews)
    1.0 miPark Hill, Northeast
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    When we found that Benzina was closed on Mondays we changed our dinner plans to Tuesday and I'm…read morevery glad we did. Tuesday also happens to be gnocchi night so I decided to try the boscaiola. I've heard gnocchi described as light, fluffy, pillowy but had never experienced it for myself until this meal. WOW. Super delicate little dumplings with a rich and flavorful sauce. My only critique would be that it was a tad salty overall but regardless, I was very pleased. If anyone from Benzina is reading this, it would also be great to have the option to pay up for added protein. For dessert I had the panna cotta with saba and again - gorgeous. Incredibly smooth and creamy. The saba, a concentrated grape syrup, had a sort of figgy earthiness with a little bit of tartness that paired so well with the milky custard. I haven't yet been to Italy but I feel like this meal gave me a sneak preview of what to expect. My friend said her pizza (the crushed meatball) was quite possibly the best she'd had in Denver, so it seems maybe you can't go wrong with any dish from this unsuspecting retro little gas-station-turned-restaurant. We dined outside which was very comfortable besides being a tad warm before the sun went down. Some fans or misters for the patio wouldn't go amiss. Benzina is casual enough for a relaxed meal but delicious enough for a celebratory gathering. I hope this spot manages to stick around for the long haul.

    Came on a weekday night and was pretty busy! We barely got a table. But the service was great…read more There is a small parking lot and free street parking available. I thought the pizza was pretty good, and the crust was crunchy and soft. They had cauliflower heads that were very intriguing so may have to get that next time. Spicy Soppressata "Bianco Di Napoli" Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil, Honey - good flavor. Liked the honey. *freezes and reheats well*

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    Esters Oneida Park

    4.3(355 reviews)
    2.3 miPark Hill, Northeast
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    I love Esters. I've tried a ton of dishes there and honestly nothing has been a disappointment…read more Some of my favorites are Esters nachos, the of the earth pizza, and the chicken Caesar wrap with bbq chicken. Their salads are also always so good. The produce is super fresh and their combos are usually surprising. For example, I just recently had their seasonal green goddess salad and it had farfalle pasta noodles which was so fun. Some of their menu is seasonal, so get what you like before it rotates out! The Oneida park spot is really cute. I love the interior and they have a great covered patio for more all-weather seating. Parking is always fairly easy as you can park in the nearby neighborhoods if needed.

    I admit, I was disappointed by my first visit to Esters. I was excited to try their famed pizzas,…read morebut a gluten-free crust alone was $18, before even adding any toppings! My son had a very small kids' pizza, while my husband ordered the salmon salad and complained that the salmon tasted canned. I ended up with just a drink, as there was essentially nothing gluten free and vegan on the menu I could eat. The service and ambiance were perfectly fine, but overall, the experience was very average given all the hype. I'm in no rush to return. Update: The owner's response explains the sourcing and pricing, but doesn't really address the substance of my review. These claims don't change the fact that an $18 gluten-free crust before toppings, a very small kids' pizza, and essentially no options that were both gluten-free and vegan made for a disappointing experience. Likewise, I didn't claim the salmon *was* canned, I said my husband thought it tasted canned. It certainly was flaked and looked like it came straight out of a can. I'm glad the restaurant supports local producers, but unfortunately that still doesn't make this particular dining experience any better for us.

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    Esters Oneida Park - Seated in the outside courtyard area; has cover and heaters to keep you warm while you eat.

    Seated in the outside courtyard area; has cover and heaters to keep you warm while you eat.

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    Olivia - Maui nui venison

    Olivia

    4.6(308 reviews)
    2.1 miWashington Park, Southeast

    We had reservations for four on a Saturday night at 7:30. The hostess was lovely. After we were…read moreseated in a comfortable booth with nice, warm lighting, it took a bit to be greeted by our server. When he did get to us, he never introduced himself, which was surprising at a restaurant of this caliber. We had to ask Miguel, the Somm, what his name was. Turns out Tim was lovely and took good care of us. Miguel too, as he answered our questions about the wine and was very helpful in choosing a great bottle for us. We elected not to do the tasting menu and order a la carte. We ended up ordering the perfect amount of food for the four of us (parents and adult children). Here is what we ordered and what we thought: Burrata - The special pesto of the night was a shishito pepper and sesame seed one that was unique and excellent. With the yummy bread served with it, we ate and sopped up every bit. Crispy Pork Terrine - such a different way to make a terrine that really worked. We all loved it! I just wish there were a few more peach slices on the dish. Rainbow Trout Spiedini - Oh my gosh this was a surprise! It was probably our favorite bite of the night. It comes with three pieces, but Tim added another so we could each have our own skewer. I would order this for my main next time. So fresh, not at all fishy, and the salsa verde was fantastic. Eggplant Parmesan - it was good but didn't stand out like the other dishes we ordered. Sweet Corn Anolini - since it was sweet corn season, this dish hit on all levels. I think it was gone in two minutes. Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese - don't think heavy red sauce here. This version is authentic, light, well balanced, and so flavorful. It was absolutely delicious! Baked Cookie - I'm a fan of browned butter in any baked good, but this cookie needed more sugar. It was barely sweet. This place is pricey for sure. Even though we loved the pastas and they are obviously homemade, $36 and $37 for the amount of pasta served is a bit much. And $9 for a cookie? We would go back though.

    Favorites: (1) strawberry bianco cocktail - I literally said "this is so good" every time I took a…read moresip. (2) anolini pasta on the tasting menu (with wine pairing. (3) crispy pork terrine. Everything we ordered was so delicious. Every order comes with focaccia. I think that the à la carte small plate options stood out as more worthwhile to me over the focaccia accompaniments. Outstanding menu curation that was unique enough to offer great assortment and narrow enough to feel like you explored every section. Truly spectacular service to service such care for the food. This cannot be said enough for Denver restaurants, often finding reviews of the food outweighs the service every time. Not at Olivia. The som who outlined our pairings in the tasting menu was knowledgeable, kind, and passionate. The location threw us off a bit when entering, but you're quickly wrapped into your own pseudo-Italian trattoria. What an experience.

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