This place has no business being where it is. I'd put their food up against urban Indian places any day. Instead, it's not near anything and shares a building with a gas station. Service is table-side but you pay at the desk. Portions are large and most people end up taking a box home. I'd say for two people, get two dishes to share and a single appetizer, too. They will allow a lot of alterations to your dishes and are careful to meet your spice tolerance. Do not expect a lot of answers on what exactly this or that dish is; the wait staff know how to put the orders in but not the intricacies of what separates chicken tikka from chicken tikka masala. The space is small, but I have gone with my wife and with 12 people and had no problems getting seating. Do check the times they are open, because if it's within 30 minutes of closing they can probably only get your food for you to-go. Most people like the skewered meat or korma-type foods. I'd say an order of naan is NOT sufficient for two people, so order double or a mix of two types (they have over 6 to choose from). If you don't do meat, they have fish dishes. And if you are vegetarian you'll be fine, but probably not a lot for a vegan. They also have a fusion East Asian section at the back of the menu. I've tried it and like it, but I'd say it's a bit heavier than the rest of the menu. TL;DR - If you don't know what something is, use their wifi and google it. It's a simpler process than asking the waitress who will ask the cook who will explain it to her so she can remember half of it and explain it to you. Also, usually a good idea to pair one meat dish with one vegetarian if you are splitting with someone. Maybe try one thing new and one old trusted item (saag paneer). read more

Food here is really really good. I had the lamb boti kebab and it was delicious! Everyone at my table liked their dish Is a small place but the food is worth it read more

This place is next to a gas station on a rural road. I definitely wondered whether it would be better to keep going to an urban area with more food options. To which the answer is, no it would not. From their broad menu I picked a basic order of chickpeas and bread. The menu promised "tongue-tingling spices" with those chickpeas, which I thought was a little ridiculous and was probably overselling it. But my chickpea curry indeed made my tongue tingle a little bit, delivering robust spiciness as I'd asked, but a complex flavor with astringent herbal notes and a hint of sweetness as well. My bread seemed just a tad overcooked, which evidences the fact that it was cooked freshly, as my observations indicated. For anyone driving in the area wondering if this is worth a stop, I say I would have been happy with those chickpeas anywhere. read more

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Greeted with friendly service as soon as you enter I came in for some takeout Ordered buttered chicken. Serving portion size was very small and price was high for what is usual for Indian take out I have to be honest I love Indian food. It's my favorite and I was not totally impressed. The chicken was served in big chunks in the sauce and the flavor just was off a little bit from what I'm used to. The ambience is pleasant and casual For me, I'll probably stick with one of my favorite Indian establishments in Charlottesville read more

Indian Oven - Buttered chicken with basmati rice - Indian Near Me - Lovingston, Virginia

Operating a restaurant is really, really hard. From staffing to food costs, it's a struggle. So props to Indian Oven. It's a cute little place, basic but modern. The food is tasty. I know we're all used to mammoth portions but it's not possible for restaurants to serve you a dinner to eat and enough for dinner tomorrow night, too. Yes, I also miss those days and those prices. Because the food is in fact tasty, we will go back. It's important to support the new food establishments giving it a go in places like Lovingston where there are so few options. Hopefully, Indian Oven will develop enough of a customer base to make portions just a little bigger. TBH, my chicken dish was so small, I thought it was some kind of side dish to my main entree. It doesn't need to be enough for two dinners, but it should be enough for 1. Still -- it is worth a visit. Let's support small independent restaurants. read more

Great little Indian restaurant just outside Lovingston on Hwy 29. I ordered takeout on the way home. Food was hot, fresh, and cooked to the spice level requested. Portions are good for the price. I'm so glad there's more restaurant variety in this area!!This will now be a go-to for dinner options whenever I am passing by. Highly recommend!! read more

We put an oder in for pickup for 6 people - 16 items. Not only was the food prepared on time for pickup, but everything was delicious - compliments all around. Thank you! read more

What a gem! I love finding great food in unlikely places...at reasonable prices. We love Indian cuisine and eat here frequently. The cashew chicken and malai kofta are our "go-to picks; but everything on the menu is great. Don't waste your taste buds on "mild"... step up to at least medium and let the chef play with flavor. Don't let the location (adjacent to a gas station) scare you off! As the saying goes, don't judge a book by the cover. Eat in or carry out and take your meal to one of the local Wineries like Rebec Vineyards a few miles south or Breweries like Woodridge couple of miles north.. read more

Service and food were amazing. We all got the butternut chicken and Nan bread. So good! Thankful for them staying open late for us. We were starving. Place is deceptive once you arrive. Looks questionable but it is nice inside. Well worth the visit! read more

Some really good food at the Indian Oven. I enjoyed a delicious lunch there yesterday. The Chicken Tikka Masala was some of the best I've had, and the garlic naan was fresh and flavorful. The restaurant is very clean, and soft music plays in the background. Our server was very kind and helpful. Truly a good experience. read more

Indian Oven - Garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Lovingston, Virginia

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If you travel from Charlottesville to Lynchburg a lot, this is an amazing dinner stop. Everything I've tried is delicious.

This was out first trip to SpiceKraft and we will definitely be back. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. I had the lamb chops and they were tender with tons of flavor. One of my companions has the Chicken Tikka Masala and it was so flavorful - really, really good. The other companion had the Chana Masala and she loved it. We will go back here soon. Great places! read more

Hard to believe this is attaches to a gas station. Food was amazing, service was great and once inside you forgot about the gas station. Nicely decorated Indian restaurant with a full menu. We love Indian food so have been looking forward to trying this one. It did not disappoint! Samosa appetizer was great. Chicken korma curry with rice and plain naan was plenty for the 2 of us to share and it was all absolutely delicious!!! Will definitely go back. Want to try the lamb next time. If I lived nearby, this would be my 'go to' for take-out. read more

My wife, 8 yr old and I ate here this evening. We had palak paneer and curried chicken. Both were excellent. Flavorful, appropriately spiced. Good rice. Great naan. Clean. Quick. Friendly. read more

Delishious! we drove about two hours to visit and it was worth it. we had the tiki masala , lamb in coconut gravy, and garlic naan. Everything was so good! We can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing to have such delicious Indian food in Lovingston! Everything we've had is amazing. Super nice staff, going through some growing pains with staff and taking orders but considering they have only been open as long as they have and how busy it is this is to be expected. read more

Absolutely delicious! We went when they only had a limited menu before officially opening, but really enjoyed the tikka masala and the butter chicken. Garlic nan is on point. If you are used to Indian food, recommend going "hot" on spice as we found the medium to be pretty mild. Service has been spectacular. We look forward to trying new dishes as more are available. I'm just so thankful to have such a tasty and interesting place nearby in such a rural location. If you are looking for fantastic Indian food, least of all in the middle of the country, you will be very pleased. read more

Many residents and visitors to Nelson County fondly remember the Thai Siam Cafe, a little mom-and-pop tucked back on a country road that served astonishingly good Thai cuisine. It is closed but the Indian Oven has taken up the mantle as the unassuming Asian eatery that punches way above its weight. Connected to a gas station on route 29 between Lovingston and Woods Mill, Indian Oven serves up a range of elegantly-spiced Northern and Southern Indian dishes and the best made-from-scratch naan I've ever had. We tried to think of when we'd had better Indian food and the only thing we came up with was a Michelin-starred restaurant in London. Very friendly folks. My only complaint is it's a bit bright in there -- I would lose some of the wall lights. read more

Was so hungry while grabbing gas and was pleasantly surprised to find this restaurant next door. The food was great and reasonably priced, and everyone was so kind. We will be stopping by again soon! read more

Me and my dad went here and had the most delicious food we've had in a while. Lovingston doesn't have a lot of restaurants but this is definitely our favorite one now. We tried the tikka masala and the lamb rogan Josh and it was some of the best Indian food I've ever had. To top it off, they added saffron threads and sauce to our ice cream! This is going to be a place we visit way more often. read more

Indian Oven - Butter pecan ice cream - Indian Near Me - Lovingston, Virginia

The Butter Chicken was delicious and with the fresh bread. Service was excellent, can't wait to come back.

Stopped in after work for a bite to eat got 2 lamb burritos and the service and quality of there food blew me away this is definitely the best indian food ive had the pleasure of eating read more

Awesome food! The butter chicken is my favorite! Definitely stop in and give them a try.

We had a large take out order, which included a variety of 6 different dishes, from Indian Oven, each order was correct and delicious!

Butter chicken, lamb dishes, palak paneer, samosas, lime soda, evrything we have had was very good, been to Indian Oven several times, once for a meal for 7, everyone was impressed. We are local and plan will to stop by or take out regularily. read more

Just got my first order of takeout. Great food, friendly service. Has a full vegetarian section on the menu. The dining room is small but attractive. I can't wait to try more of the menu. read more

I just read about the tradition of Southern restaurants in gas stations, so I was thrilled to find this wonderful Indian place attached to the Sunny Mountain Store and gas station in Nelson County. The food is authentic and delicious, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere casual. Early reviews say the menu is limited, but they've had a few months to expand it to a large selection. The alcohol selection is small (beer and wine) but more than adequate. We had a mix of veg and fish appetizers that came with three sauces, and everything was perfectly seasoned. We shared the Shahi paneer for a main course, which came in a creamy sauce and was fantastic and decadent. As everyone has mentioned, the garlic naan was special. The place is right on 29, about a mile north of Lovingston, so it's convenient whether you're in Nelson or passing through. So thrilled to find this place, and we can't wait to go back! read more