I thought the Covid pandemic killed off lunch buffets. Not at India Grille! For $18 you can get a nice variety of Indian dishes at lunch time. Samoas and other fried appetizers (they had Chinese spring rolls too which was kind of random but welcome). Then your standard curry, briyani, palak, naan, and rice. They also have a spread for desserts and also drinks as well. I ate too much of the other stuff to sample the sweets. Great service, my water cup was always full. There was a hole in the wall next to my booth which took away from the ambiance but it's a buffet. The food was all very good. I might have to order out for dinner one of these nights or maybe I'll just come back for lunch. Highly recommended read more

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At 17.99 for the buffet its unbeatable. The food was amazing, the tandoori chicken was the first tandoori chicken I have ever had where every single piece was perfectly moist and delicious, the variety is great and every dish is great. Service was good but being a buffet its pretty much just help yourself. ambiance is quiet and relaxing. Would definitely come back again. read more

We went for the lunch buffet, it was so good and exceeded my expectations. The server was also super attentive and made sure we had fresh naan at all times during our visit. I tried a little bit of everything, it was all fresh and delicious. Definitely a bang for your buck. Very nice calming music playing as well. If you're craving Indian, this is a great spot. read more

The food was deeelicious!!!! Very flavorful. I had the Buffet on a Sunday. I'm vegetarian and the choices were wonderful.... I even liked the Okra which is not my favorite vegetable. My husband is not vegetarian and he said the Tandoori chicken was absolutely deeeeelicious. I also ordered the Naan bread which was delivered hot and oh so tasty. Sorry.... No room in our tummies for dessert. Update.... Oct 5,2016 I have been back several times and the food on the buffet was not hot...... I'm so sad. Now I have to find another Restaurant that serves delicious but hot Indian food...... Update March 2026...... All I can say is "What happened???" Food was not fresh. It was not properly heated .... the selection was diminished..... we were the only customers...... I could go on and on but suffice this to say we won't be returning. Why must we go to Seattle or DC for restaurants with good food and good service..... Big Sigh..... read more

We ordered TGO that made us sick. Called to inform Management of the situation did not care. BAD FOOD AND BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE! You are taking a huge risk!!!!!! read more

Went here today after coming here for years and had a great meal. The daily lunch buffet had a great selection, which now includes naan and lemon rice. I also ordered a mango lassi that was delicious. My favorite items from today were the butter chicken, tandoori chicken, naan, 2 meat samosas (ordered separately for only $5), chana, dal, mango lassi, and the rice pudding for dessert. read more

My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and in the mood for some good Indian food. India Grille did not disappoint! I got the Lamb Chef's Special customized with a spice level of 7 and some garlic naan. She got the Lamb Curry spiced to a level 2. It was absolutely delicious! We both got the Mango Lassi, which was quite rich with mango flavor. For dessert we got the rice pudding, which was excellent! I don't understand some of these negative reviews I've read. The food was delicious! The waiter was pleasant and the food took about 35 minutes to be served, which is to be expected for authentic A la carte Indian food. I would definitely come back if we're in the area again. read more

India Grille - Chef's Special Lamb - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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I keep coming back every week and not sure why anyone would rate this place less than a 4 star as the service is excellent and the food is served hot and fresh with vegetables that you can cut with a fork. I've bee to other Indian restaurants throughout DE and PA and this one is far the best!!! It's clean and although, sometimes it doesn't seem too busy inside the restauran, take out is very busy and again the food is so delicious you can eat with your roti and don't even need a fork. I'm an Italian from the BX and my mom always say, when the food is good, eat with your hands. This place takes pride in their work and even pray which shows a good spiritual experienc. read more

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The food quality of both veg and non-veg dishes has been average at best but declining over the last couple years. It was never *bad* but it wasn't especially flavorful or spicy (even on request), and portion size never quite matched up with the increasing prices. Service was never rude but as others have pointed out, it's often hard to get the servers' attention. Final straw for me came when they finally brought the lunch buffet back recently after a long COVID hiatus. At $17.95 I had high hopes, but the food was super bland, much more so than it was 4 years ago. Butter chicken and okra curry both needed hot sauce and chutney to have any flavor. With so many other options in the area, I can't recommend this place. read more

Not bad, but just middling. They do daily lunch buffet. Got dinner takeout. Basically tasted like average Indian lunch buffet. Cheaper than most. $14.99 for a chicken curry. Curry very thickened with more chicken and bitsies than paste. Basically, what you would get at lunch buffet. Little greasier too, Puri also (probably don't heat the oil high enough). Less complex flavors. Korma uses coconut milk. Very generous with the amount of rice they give you. Filling but would not go out of the way. Suitable for the hungry Wilmington University students in the area. And conveniently located next to a liquor store (and non-state owned! It is Delaware, you know, just across the PA border). Tally-Ho! No, literally, Tallyho, the name of the liquor store. Advertised as 100% Halal. read more

My dad really wanted to go here as his dinner choice when I owned him dinner so off we came. It had been over 11 years since I've been here last (I read my 2010 review AFTER we ate so I forgot A LOT. ) Overall, it was an ok experience. It was a Thursday evening and there were only 2 men working the floor but it seemed like one was doing more of the waiting and the other was doing other stuff? My food was good, I got my standard mango lassi and split a veggie samosa, which were very good. I was happy that we got pappadams, which I feel like most restaurants don't give any more. I'm ALWAYS down for pappadams. I veered from my normal go to and got the chicken korma, which I was very happy that I did. The way they did the korma sauce was different than I have had, it wasn't as liquidity and the chicken was hearty sizes of meat. They also have poori, which is another favorite of mine that many restaurants do not offer on the menu. I was very happy with my meal. My dad was happy with his and we had plenty to take home for leftovers. So the annoying part of the meal came at the end. When it was clear that we were ending our meal there, we couldn't get a server's attention to save our life. What made it more annoying is that another employee or someone that has some connection to the restaurant came in and she was just standing around. Sometimes she would walk back to the kitchen and then would just wonder out front to the entrance. She wouldn't acknowledge us when I tried to get her attention but I wasn't 100% sure she just wasn't a friend or family member who really didn't work there but had kitchen privileges. When I finally got the waiter's attention, we asked for the check and take out boxes. He finally came back, brought 1 which was too small for all the food. We asked for the check again and he said "oh and I'll bring back a bag." He came and brought a plastic bag, no 2nd take out containter and no check and walked away. Kept trying to get his attention, my dad finally walked back to the back where the workers were standing, asked for the check and was shooed away that yes, they are bringing it in one minute. 1 minute turned out to be another 5 of us waiting and asking again and finally the other male server comes out and goes "oh it looks like you are finished, can I get you anything else?" Yes, the check! Finally got the check. Even though I handed him the payment, the male server went to give it back to my dad and was addressing him until he was corrected that I actually paid. Food was good, service was meh. I'd get takeout only in the future. read more

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Wanted Indian Tuesday night. This place was the only place open until 10pm. Parking: Lot Atmosphere: Bright and spacious Service: I called in for takeout. Food: Lamb biryani. I don't think this was lamb. I've ordered this from other Indian restaurants and this tasted very different. The "lamb" was ok. Not very flavorful. I also ordered the meat simosa and it was different. Maybe it was me. Overall: I'm a little Leary and not sure I will go back; well not for the lamb. Enjoy read more

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We liked a lot. The food was excellent, the chicken madras was as spicy as we ordered. The lemon rice was very tasty and everything was well prepared and served. The waitress was very polite and she was very helpful. We will definitely go again!! read more

Great little place we found while tax free shopping!!! We loved the place, found something for everyone and loved it. They have delicious Thalis- one vegetarian and a second with meat dishes - worked out great to try this restaurant for the first time. Service was phenomenal just like the food and it hit the spot! You have gotta try o read more

India Grille - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Absolutely disgusting! Do not order if you have a allergy to pork or prefer not to eat it. They will give you pork instead of chicken. I ordered butter chicken. Shameful. read more

India Grille - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Great service, delicious food. I gave it 4 stars because other places usually give you 4 pieces of Naan bread given how much food they give you here at India Grille they only give you 2 pieces for 2.99$ I just feel like the bread is such an important part of the meal you should definitely get more. The rice was really plain but the sauce of the butter chicken is so good and spicy you can't tell, but most places the rice has a bit more flavor. Overall pretty great place! Def will be back. read more

India Grille - Chicken Makni, basmati Plain Rice, 2 Piece Vegetable Samosa, Garlic Naan Bread - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

I do like Indian curries, having spent two years living in London. This restaurant is a bit more Americanized with a good variety of the usual dishes including curry, tandoori and such. Pappadoms were fresh and free, which I find to be a good bonus. I had the Chicken Pakora to start. Nicely spiced, not too hot. Six decent sized pieces with a garnish. For main, I had Chicken Saag and the spice level was a little high (I requested "slightly hotter than medium") but spooning on some riata really helped. Garlic naan was very garlicky (that's apparently a word, according to my spell check) but was unevenly baked with some doughy spots and some blackened spots. Overall, I found India Grille to be A-OK. read more

India Grille - India Grille at night - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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Must try the chicken masala! It is creamy and delicious and if you can really tolerate spice, they will definitely make it spicy for you. Lamb biryani is also delicious. read more

Came for the buffet lunch. The place smells amazing. Food is always great. Hakesh was very nice and informative when we asked questions about the dishes. read more

Take out here is excellent! The food is very good and we get it regularly. Definitely recommend

I wish I could give 4 1/2. My mouth is on fire right now and so so happy! Even thought it took an hour and 20 minutes to arrive (we got delivery), this was way worth it. Next time we will just order earlier. We loved it! And being two Texans, we got it hot. Just a warning: it's really spicy; we ordered "pretty darn spicy". I'd go medium spicy next time but right now, I don't even care how much my mouth hurts bc it's so good. Oh my god. I thought by the end of this i would have recovered. My ears are on fire. But im still so glad we ordered. Shrimp vindaloo and paneer masala. Both unique and wonderful! read more

India Grille - Half shrimp vindaloo, half paneer masala! Highly recommend - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Will never come here again, food tastes bad and made my husband have stomach problems after having it.

We ate buffet here on a Friday afternoon. The food variety was above average for Indian buffet, and the dishes had a kind of fresh, rough-cut homemade feel that we found trustworthy. The owners are Bangladeshi and the food is identified as Halal -- I can only guess Halal restaurants aren't so common in the Wilmington area. We saw Muslim customers arriving as the place filled up, suggesting the place is genuinely Halal, for those who are concerned about such things. We will eat there again. Recommended. read more

Amazing food. Owned went out of his way to accommodate my sons dairy intolerance. There is over 20 different buffet foods. read more

Wow. What a disappointing dinner. My chicken Tikka Masala tasted like tomato sauce on regular rice. Shere-e-punjab is so much better. The naan was horrible too. It's like they lost the recipe. Food was good two years ago. read more

We enjoyed an awesome Indian food buffet today at the India Grille in Wilmington, DE. Loved all the dishes...so many choices....can't wait to return! read more

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Covenient location in a strip mall. Friendly service and knowledge wait staff. We had the vegetable somosas, chicken makni, vegetable jalfrazie and garlic naan. We had originally ordered the chicken makni and chicken tikka masala and the waiter was kind enough to tell us they were the same sauces and politely recommended that we may want to try something else. He had recommended the vegetable jalfrazie as it balanced the chicken makni well and was less saucy. Everything was well seasoned and priced. I like that sort of honesty! Food came out promptly and he checked up on us a couple of times. Everything was well seasoned and priced. $37 for an appetizer, 2 entrees (with rice) and a side of naan. Enough for 2 people and plenty of leftovers. Not bad! They have a lunch buffet until 2:30pm. Would definitely come back to try that! read more

India Grille - Chicken makni and vegetable jalfrazie with garlic naan and rice - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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I had a wonderful lunch here. The buffet had lots of variety, was hot, and clean. I tried nearly everything including goat, chicken tikka, samosa, and two different rices. I would say there was a good amount of vegetarian options as well! I had an eggplant veggie stir fry and a lentil corn curry oh and tomato soup. So yeah, I enjoyed it all and was full the entire day. read more

worst food. severe stomach upset after having food. dont ever go. service sucks, food horrible in taste, my whole family suffering after eating there read more

Great Indian food buffet for lunch that they offer everyday. Their masala chai was amazing and tasted very authentic to northern Indian Chai. I would definitely go back and highly recommend! read more

India Grille - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

DISGUSTING ! ! My friend and I were enjoying a very delicious meal when all of a sudden a mouse skittered by. I told my waiter (who did not seem surprised at all) and told us the mouse had just come in with some newly arriving patrons. I asked for the manager, with my feet on the opposite chair, and he brought over to our table receipts from his exterminator. I told him I didn't care about the receipts, I know what I saw. We quickly gathered our belongings and left. The more disgusting part was that I called the Office of Food Protection at 302-744-4546, left a detailed message. And WAS NEVER CONTACTED. If you still decide to eat here after this review, KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE FLOOR read more

The food is great. Especially the chicken korma... BUT every time I order, I have to wait a good 20-30 minutes extra inside the restaurant before the food comes out for take out. It's almost like they don't start making the food until you get there. read more

I have been to this place a few times and have always had a good experience. However I have noticed that their variety and quality has decreased a little over time. I think this is because there used to be 2 Indian buffets in the area, the other being in the independence shopping center further south along 202. The first few times I went to this buffet, while the other buffet was still open, India Grill had jumbo shrimp curry as part of their buffet. I was totally impressed and believe it was a great value. Fast forward a few years and although they still have a selection of protein and vegi dishes, there's just something not quiet the same, the tandoori was a little too salty, the Chicken Tika marsala was a little to acidic from too much tomato I think, and the goat could have used a little more heat. The chai was fantastic, not too sweet and not too overpowered with spices for my taste. To summarize, I'd love to give this place a 3.5 star, but given the choice it's definitely closer to 3 than 4. read more

Food was ok. Service is worst. People there are rude. They do not accept any kind of coupon codes even if it is mentioned on their very own website. Customer service is really bad. Does not look hygienic. I would not recommend this place. Rest is the personal choice! read more

This is my first review on yelp. I Specifically created an account just to give this place a review. It was that good! First, the waiter staff is very kind and accommodated my sons gluten allergy. My order: Vegetable samosa (7/10) decent Lamb kabob masala (10/10) amazing, nice pieces of lamb and the sauce was incredible. Grill fish salmon (11/10) ordered for the table, huge portion and very good. Plain naan / tandoori roti (9/10) Mango lassi (7/10) it's alright. Rice (10/10) didn't expect regular white rice to be so good! Seasoned and spiced very nicely. Kheer (9/10) for desert was very good. Very different than what I have had before but excellent. Not to pricey compared to other places I have been. Easily the best Indian restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware and Garnett valley area. Glad I gave this place a try, will definitely be back and maybe try the buffet. read more

Moved to Wilmington 4 years ago after living in Australia and UK, we have searched for a good eat in Indian restaurant. Last night we found India Grille, and despite the rather dated 80s vibe decor, we were delighted with the wonderful food. We were even asked how hot we like our curries on a scale of 1 to 10. We chose 8 as so far most requests elsewhere for a hot curry have been somewhat disappointing. We were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed dishes at our favoured heat. The Palak Paneer was fantastic and not pureed slop with bit of cold cheese floating around, that we have experienced at other local Indian restaurants. The spinach was obviously handcut and seasoned perfectly. The only reason we're not giving India Grille 5 stars, is because of the constant stream of pick up orders (others know this place is good!) that took our waiter's attention away so we had to call him over for service. We will definitely be back and bringing friends too! read more

This is the best Indian restaurant I've been to in Delaware. Their menu is basically from all regions of India, and there is an amazing variety/selection for the lunch buffet. The spice level for most dishes is mild to medium; very flavorful without being overly spicy hot. Definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

India Grille - Chutney bar -- awesome! - Indian Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

We went yesterday at 1:30 pm and ate the buffet- no menu was even offered. We weren't offered anything to drink other than water, and the waiter was gruff, short, and rude. When we asked for bread he cut us off and said it was coming out. We had a Living Social coupon but when we took out the coupon they told us that it was not valid for the buffet, which is not stated in the fine print. Then they tried to tell us it wasn't valid because it said "dine-in only" and when we told them we did eat in the restaurant they tried to tell us the coupon said not valid for a buffet, which it does not say. Then when we challenged that they tried about 2 other excuses. Service was awful and rude, and they ended up making us pay and trying to tell us to come back to use the coupon. We left it there and said we would not be back. read more

Who doesn't love Indian food? O.K... you... stop reading. For the rest of us we know what dished we like even if we can't pronounce them. First impression: the place is clean and dining room well maintained. The servers are attentive and friendly. The food is fresh not greasy and plentiful. The lunch buffet is kinda Indian standard, but hey, it's a high standard. Buffet not available at dinner but the 7 course traditional Indian feast in either meat or vegetarian is a value. Oh yea....the food... damm tasty! And it's a BYOB. Who-yea! read more

I came here with my sister for dinner; since I had purchased the Living Social Deal. The restaurant has nice decor, and the staff is very attentive. A little too much so. Like, maybe you can wait to bring us a check before your asking to bus our table. So many water refill visits that it crossed over into being intrusive. The food was nothing spectacular. I've been on an Indian kick and eating it about once a week; and this did nothing for me. I ordered the coconut soup since it was something I don't normally see; which was ok.... not much more than warm coconut milk. We ordred paneer pakoras; and found them to be lacking in spice and taste. The same was true for my entree; chicken Korma. The chicken was very plain; like it had not been spiced or marinated at all. The sauce was not the soul-warming deliciousness that usually is korma; it was very plain tasting, had absolutely no spice (I had ordered medium). My sister enjoyed her Chicken Tikka having tried a new dish for the first time. But she also thought that it was rather plain. she was offered a sauce which she accepted, but found that the sauce was even more boring. I was a little wierded out when using my Living Social voucher; they asked for my license and recorded all of my information. Checking ID would be one thing (but those CAN be given as gifts), but I felt it was not at all necessary for her to record any of the information. This will not be an option for us in the future. read more