We had a delicious work dinner here for a group of 6 and had great service and so many yummy bites. The menu here is vast, so there should be something that will suit any taste in your group. Some of our favorites were the curries and garlic naan - it doesn't get much simpler yet oh-so-comforting than that! The interior is dimly lit so it sets an intimate ambiance - perfect for a special night out. read more

In search of something different than pub food, we went to India Gate for vegetarian fare and were not disappointed. Mains don't come with rice, but a single order of rice plus plain naan was more than enough for our two dishes. Flavorful and a good amount of spice, plus friendly service made this a good dinner decision. read more

This is the first Indian restaurant I've ever tried and I thought it was great. I would like to go back and try something different. However, what we had was very delicious. Chicken was very tender and the naan was also very delicious. Staff were nice, I felt a little intimidated as I was never to an Indian restaurant and I also lacked knowledge regarding Indian food culture. I called ahead of time to get a place to sit. Over great experience. However a little on the pricey side. read more

India Gate Restaurant - Garlic naan, basmati rice, malai chicken tikka, and chicken tikka - Indian Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Expensive but so worth it , the buffet was brilliant , highly recommended, best Indian food in the city in my personal opinion

Great place in St John's. The flavors of the sauces was excellent. My chicken was pretty tough but the lamb was excellent according to my friends. Lot of locals and it seemed a place with good rep. Mango Lassi was also good. My samosa was nicely done. Highly recommend. read more

We have eaten a lot of Indian food and this was one of our least favorite places. It was very expensive and the flavours were so-so. The vegetable pakora was the best part of the meal. We had heard a lot of great things so maybe we were expecting too much. Staff was super friendly. The food court Indian place in the main Mall beats it hands down. read more

Only the best Indian restaurant in the province. Having eaten at Indian restaurants from Vancouver to Paris, this restaurant is still my favourite. The waiters and waitresses are polite and friendly, service is quick, the menu is broad and varied, and the good is excellent !! After a year and a half closed (due to a fire) they are back and better than ever !! read more

India Gate Restaurant - the interior of the restaurant - Indian Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Attitude. 2 hour wait in a nearly empty restaurant. Poor service. This happened once. Thought we would give it a second chance. But then same deal second time. They may be the oldest Indian restaurant in St. John's but the dinosaurs were old as well. Good luck! Good bye! read more

Best Indian food this side of the Atlantic! This place deserves notice!! The setting balances relaxation, class, and intimacy. The food is very flavorful, not the dipped-in-sauce-after-cooking blandness that many people pass off as Indian cuisine. If you haven't been, you simply must. read more

India Gate Restaurant - Don't let the picture fool you, these dishes were deep and the portions were fantastic! - Indian Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Best indian food I've ever had. I can't wait to get back to St. Johns and have it again. My girl and I split the dinner for two, and a bottle of wine. We ordered chicken tikka, spicy lamb curry, chana masala, and samosas. All of it was amazing. I even woke up in the middle of the night craving it, and had to have some more. The service was excellent, very low key, and very helpful. I tried to come once before this to sample their lunch buffet, and they were to packed to accommodate us. Now I can see why. Indian Gate, I would give you six stars if I could. Don't change a thing. read more

For the quality of food, this place is WAY over-priced. $16 for a standard vegetarian dish of poor quality. If this were a cheap, fast place I'd give it a lot more credit, but as is it really leaves a lot to be desired. Good points were friendly staff and pretty good coffee. read more

It would be hard to find Indian Cuisine, any better in Canada. A gem of a restaurant: quality fresh food, nicely decorated and downtown. Their specialty: naan bread always warm & fresh and tandoori chicken so tasteful & moist. They also have an excellent weekday lunchtime buffet. read more

Good food but zero value. This is a $$$$ not a $$ restaurant. Good tasting Indian food, comparable to Indian I've had in the San Francisco Bay Area. Decent selection of dishes and ok service. Had to ask for refills. The main thing is the food is good, however I've felt the pricing is excessive. I took 2 friends out for dinner, 3 entrees , 1 appetizer, 2 sides and 3 sodas and the bill came out to $ 150 pre tip. Basically double the price of pretty much any other Indian restaurant I've been to in North America. And that's with no alcohol or seafood. read more

Excellent, authentic Indian food. Their lunchtime buffet is a great value and on Friday they have Butter Chicken, one of their most popular dishes, on it. Make a reservation or you will likely be turned away and even with one you may have to wait, especially on Friday. Decor is a little dark but the friendly, efficient staff and the delicious food make up for it. read more

As the name implies, Indian cuisine. Very good! Can get very busy and the wait staff isn't the most attentive Kind of pricey :) :) :) read more

The worst restaurant, they made me wait for the order 1.5 hours. The treated us very bad when I told him to cancel the order the order because we waited for lobg time then he started yelling at me and said ok cancel the order. Atleast respect the customers man! read more

We went here for my friends birthday lunch, and had the buffet It was plentiful, lots to choose from, and quickly replenished I found the curries to all be a bit too spicy..but other than that, no complaints read more

I've never been a fan of sag paneer but I tried it from someone else who ordered it and it was very good! Paneer had great flavor. Naan was perfect. I got the prawn masala and enjoyed it. Friendly staff. read more

Who would have thought I would find such awesome Indian food in St. John's from all the places. Great vibe, awesome food.

We had an excellent dinner at India Gate. Coming from Toronto where Indian food is in abundance we were hungry for an Indian meal. The food was superb & the ambiance felt like I was back in India. Thanks to Bobby & crew for an enjoyable meal! read more

Out for a family dinner in downtown St. John's we decided to try this place. Coming from a town where you can spit and find an Indian restaurant, we are not easily impressed. And we were not easily impressed. Much of the food was very good (not outstanding), but some of the items, the Butter Chicken and saag in particular, were too sweet. It was not bad tasting, but weird and unnecessary. Service and decor were good. Cardamom on the way out was missing the cardamom seeds - so it was just the candy. Again, not bad tasting, just takes away from the authenticity. We'd try it again but.... read more

Really like the food here. Awesome garlic naan, spicy curries (you've been warned), smooth lassi, and crunchy papadums. Like to come here mid-week for a dinner date with the hubby. It is expensive though. Still, when you are craving Indian, this seems to be the place to go. Boisterous take out. read more

Spice was good...food isnt the great quality for the price you pay. I am an Indian lives in Toronto, Just wanted to try Indian food in St Johns. Place probably is making of margin of 80-90% for the quality they serve. Service was great though.. Ordered chicken kurma... Was little watery. Then ordered chicken biryani. Its not authentic biryani mixed curry and rice, and its very moist. Very disappointed with the price and quality I got for what we paid... read more

Great spot, always consistent, the tandoori chicken is my favorite.

Really enjoyed our visit here during our vacation. The onion bhaji and pakoras were divine and the kids loved the chicken wings (beware, v. spicy!). The owner was extremely friendly and gracious; the manager not so much but it didn't interfere with our good time. read more

Delicious! This place is great, the food is exceptional, and the setting is also quite nice. Evening entrees can run a little pricey, but the lunch buffet and take-out specials are very reeasonably priced and also delicious. What's best about this place is consistency, I have never had a bad meal here after eating here upwards of fifty times. The staff are friendly and get to know you quickly - they remembered my name the third time I went there and asked after my family and remembered all their names as well. It is all in all a very welcoming environment with great food and atmosphere. read more

We have tried all the Indian restaurants in St. John's and nothing compares to India Gate. It is also our favorite restaurant overall.

I mostly take out here. I love this place! The owners and staff are very friendly and the food is amazing! Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines and this place is one of the best I've had anywhere! read more

Best resto in St Johns, hands down - Doesn't get any fresher, or better than this. From food, ambiance, to service, its all top notch.

A-OK Lovely Naan. Decent buffet. Can be pricy when you order a la carte, but what the hey, there isn't that many options for Indian food in this town. Parking on street can be difficult at times. Friendly service. read more

I am from Vancouver and moved to St John 's one year ago and I could not believe how good the restaurants in the city are. India Gate honestly is as tasty or better than the best Indian food I've ordered in Vancouver. I'm aware that that doesn't sound right but I stand by it! My partner and I usually get the the Saag lamb, Chicken Tikka labrador, and vegetable Korma. The restaurant ambiance is really cozy but if you are concerned about how much food you are getting you get about 1.5 times to food when you order take out. The dinner for two take out is the best value and you'll have enough for two dinners. I hope you enjoy your time in St John's! Other great places to eat are Piatto, Raymond's, Basho, and Bacalao! read more

The food is good... Not spectacular, but still very good. Service is Top Notch. Nice atmosphere. Friendly and clean. Prices are actually half decent considering location - downtown. Decent wine and beer selection too! All in all, I will come back here again and I recommended you go too! Get some!! read more

Was recommended to go here by quite a few people in St Johns actually, and found it quite enjoyable. It was certainly popular on a Saturday night so get there early or book ahead. The baji`s, naan, raita, jhalfreji, tikka, were all wonderful and we had a great time. read more

I was really excited to try India Gate since I've heard great things, and I truly love Indian food. I went to the lunch buffet on a thursday, the options included butter chicken, beef curry, and a few other vegetable curries. They had pakora's as the app, with some rice and "naan" as a side to the meal. I was extremely disappointed. This was actually one of the worst butter chicken's I have tasted. It seemed as if someone put sugar in it. It did have good quality chicken breast in the curry, but the curry had no flavour . I wouldn't be surprised if it came from a jar and a few modifications were made. The naan was not authentic. I doubt I will come back here, especially for a lunch at $21+. I've been to many places and have tried many different styles of food. This was not authentic Indian flavour. Sorry, wish I did enjoy it. read more

Myself and my parents went to India Gate for the first time last week. I am a vegan and my Mom is celiac (gluten-free). Our waitress was super knowledgable about the menu and what we could eat. We were three people, ordered the dinner for two, were stuffed, and even took some food home! I cannot say enough good things about the service and the food. Simply amazing. (They even did the Naan bread without butter for me!) read more

A little pricey for some things. The food is yummy! I recommend it if you love Indian food. I'm a big fan of Palak Paneer... Tandoori Tastes in Sudbury, Ontario (my hometown) has the best and it's hard to compare... but India Gate makes a pretty good one! Mmm. Definitely going back for more. I also love the Gulab Jamun. They make it the way I like here (with syrup)! One place in town I went to didn't have the syrup and I was bummed out, so I would definitely recommend the dessert here. Tasty! :D read more

Fantastic! Tasty! Great service! Lovely ambiance! We had a great night. Tandoori, saag, jalfrezi, naan. Recommend.

I was in town all week and wished I found this place sooner. The food was fantastic. We ordered the lamb vindaloo a chicken tikka Labrador and the Bombay fish! And of course the requisite nan bread! The service was as good as the food if not better as well ! Danielle our waitress offered suggestions and clearly knew the menu. You cannot go wrong here. read more

Horrendous service. Which self-respecting restaurant that desires return customers has a reservation system for a buffet? We were nearly turned away, then they self-righteously decided that we could be shafted into a corner and given forty minutes to eat, before their "derserving" customers with reservations began to chow up. Other than initially bringing us drinks, our server never returned except to clear our used plates away, trying to hustle us out of there. Finally, nearly $25 for a buffet, with only Coke to drink? Yeah. No. The food was delicious, however. Maybe the cook should also be runniing the front. Never returning. read more

I'm going to preface this by pointing out that it happened 10 years ago, but the experience was so negative that I have sworn off India Gate and haven't been back since (and I am an absolute lover of Indian food). A group of 8 of us had a dinner at the restaurant. The service was atrocious; our server was unfriendly and brusque, and when she brought out our main course, she dropped off all 8 plates at the end of the table and left us to serve ourselves. My perspective on gratuities is that they are based on service and not automatic, and so I had no intention of tipping this server for her terrible service. When we received our bill, however, the gratuity was added automatically. I understand that this is standard practice for large groups in order to simplify gratuity, but even then I think it is inappropriate: it should always be conditional on the service that was provided. I took my concerns to the maitre d' and was met with a blast of unpleasantness. He immediately went on the attack, asking me if I had any idea what it was like to work in food service and how hard these servers worked. I pointed out that yes, I had spent three years working in a (gratuity-free, I might add) fast food service position, and that gratuities should be based on the level of service (which was not sufficient to warrant a tip in this case) and not an automatic thing, and from there it turned into a shouting match. I stopped him and asked him to get me his manager. To the manager's credit the gratuity was removed from the bill as soon as we spoke, but the damage was done. I have a problem with any business who fights with a customer when they present a concern or a complaint. Sure, some concerns/complaints are unreasonable, but they're never so from the perspective of the person making them. They should be shown respect, and if that can't be done, a former customer like me is created... someone who spends a few minutes warning everyone who utters the name India Gate away from it. I will also point out that the prices are ridiculous at India Gate: as others have pointed out, double what a reasonably priced Indian meal should cost. There are better options in the city theese days price-wise (some within walking distance of India Gate) so I highly recommend you take the time to seek them out. read more