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Masala Craft

4.6 (158 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Caroline J.

The food quality at this establishment has gone downhill. Not sure if they had a chef change, but was very disappointed with the flavors of the butter chicken and the makhni paneer. No flavor at all and will not be back because of that. Service is still very good and friendly. It is beautiful inside with a great vibe! The food items that were good were the garlic naan, the vegetarian appetizer and the masala chai tea. The Indian beer was also good. My dad did say his lamb dish was good as well.

Faith N.

Definitely my new favorite Indian food spot in Williamsburg. The food was so flavorful and the service was just amazing. We ordered Crab Masala and Chicken Sarson Ka Saag (both level 2 spice). The meat for both was so soft and the crab masala was the best thing I've ever tasted. So smooth and creamy and the crab chunks were pretty big.

Andrew G.

Marsala Craft is a true Williamsburg treasure. As someone who has dined here multiple times, I can confidently say the restaurant remains consistently excellent. The atmosphere is lovely, the service is friendly and attentive, and the food is simply outstanding. For those not familiar with Indian cuisine, the staff is great at explaining the menu and making recommendations. For those who love Indian food, you can rest assured they do things right here. Everything is fresh and can be made as spicy as you like. We've loved every dish, from the lassi and the chaat of the day to the main courses. As a starter, I highly recommend the Assorted Vegetable Sampler and the garlic is always a must-have, it's absolutely excellent. For the main course, you can't go wrong with the Tandoori Chicken Tikka and Cauliflower Mushroom Steak. Both are very delicious and made as spicy as you can handle. The portions are generous, so you'll definitely have leftovers to enjoy later. The combination of amazing food, an excellent wine list, and a wonderful atmosphere makes Marsala Craft the best Indian restaurant in Williamsburg. Their drink selection also complements the food perfectly; the Rupee IPA, in particular, goes exceptionally well with the spicier dishes.

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Lisa O.

We love India food. Greeted right away and it looked really busy . We were seated in 5 mintues. Tables were really close together and I am usually not a fan of that but the people at the adjoining table were so nice. Inside is really an upscale restaurant so it was a wonderful experience. The service was impeccable. Very attentive and friendly. We all loved it!! My only negative thing is that I wish with the appetizer I can order quantity. We ordered the punjabi samosa. Excellent by the way but there were 3 of us and we only got 2. Crisp and flavorful. Tikka Masala-great flavor, perfect amount of sauce to chicken ratio. Everything was steaming hot. My favorite. I got a 3 heat and it was perfect. Vindloo-great flavor, I had never had this before and I have to say I will be getting again and again. Got a 4 heat level and at first it is perfect but as you continue to eat it feels like it gets hotter. But still super yummy The Naan Bread was very fresh and I always get the garlic. It was so great I ordered more. I have to say I ate too much . It was wonderful. Chennai style Chicken Curry-excellent flavors. Got the 3 heat and that was perfect for us. Creamy and just the right amount of sauce and chicken and the rice was also seasoned. Basmati rice made perfect. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Halie H.

The appetizers were delicious. I wasn't able to capture photos of the appetizers, but my favorite was the fried cauliflower dish. As for the meal, this is where the service went wrong for me. My meal said that it included rice. Everyone else at the table was served a gigantic bowl of rice and when I told the server I didn't receive my bowl of rice for the curry, he was rude and embarrassed me in front of my table and other guests and said I could share rice with others at my table. It's cold and flu season so I don't feel comfortable sharing food. Needless to say, when I was later offered rice by the server I denied it because at this point I'm annoyed and he had already made me feel embarrassed in front of the people I was with. I ended up eating my curry with no rice. It wasn't good enough curry for me to enjoy it without rice to be completely honest. There is no reason a restaurant like this should have individual meals that promise rice as a side and then serve rice "family-style". I put family style in quotations as normally this dining style would include one meal being selected for the whole table to pass around and share. As for the flavor of the curry, I wasn't impressed. Overall, my experience yesterday at Masala Craft wasn't great. I'm hoping this was just an off experience.

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Ravi G.

Loved every part of this restaurant. Family-owned and operated with authentic and creative dishes. Ordered the chicken and paneer tikka masalas which were delicious and fresh and plentiful in protein. Then ordered galab jamun and ghee bundt cake which were served warm and melted in your mouth. The ghee bundt cake was something we've never had and I would go back just for that in a heartbeat. A must try. The ambiance and table settings are immaculate as well. This restaurant should not be missed if craving Indian and in the area.

House salad
Dennis D.

This place is always wonderful; it's our favorite Indian restaurant, called Masala Craft. We usually visit once a month, and each time we arrive, we're reminded of how great the space is. The atmosphere is inviting, the vibe is fantastic, and the people are friendly. Today, we enjoyed the seafood Kasundi and salmon with garlic naan, which is always fresh. Our usual appetizer is the house salad, featuring a delicious cinnamon vinaigrette. If you're in the area, I highly recommend trying this place! Will certainly return.

Mango Rupee brewski!
Tyler S.

Absolutely incredible food, service, and ambience! Family owned and operated, you get to speak to THE chef during your meal. I come to this area every quarter for work and have experienced many Indian food options over the past couple of years, and this place takes the win on authenticity and taste! Whether you're in for your standard butter chicken or wanting to try their unique tandoori chicken, this place offers options that will make your mouth water. A must try from this place is the Mango Rupee beer--it's great if you're trying the spicy options to give that refreshing finish. Their naan is made fresh and comes out piping hot! If you're daring enough, I recommend trying out the bullet naan--baked with fresh Serrano peppers and other spicy fixings. The family who owns this amazing establishment all works in house, the bar, server, and chef. You can just feel the warmth of their hospitality from entrance to exit. For locals and visitors alike, please make sure you check this place out!

The butter chicken is absolutely amazing and that drink was just" what the doctor ordered". This restaurant was clean and beautiful.
Tina V.

Everything was delicious and the cocktails were so very good!!! I had the butter chicken and my daughter had the chicken Marsala . The drink was excellent and just what the doctor ordered! Beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommended and will definitely be returning

Lunch specials
Cherie O.

Yay! They have Papadams offered as Papads so incredibly delicious! Thin and crispy served fresh and hot which I eat without any sauce though my hubby likes the mint one. I had jumbo crab Marsala and hubby had chicken vindaloo. I asked for 2 out of 5 vs. hubby's request for 7 out of 5 for spiciness. He said it was well spiced but not enough. Hey, I know.

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I ordered takeout. Got the palak kulcha and the shrimp tandoori. Both were fantastic! The portion size was VERY large, I had enough for 3 meals.

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David O.

Once again a delicious meal! I live spicy foods, so it's a treat when I order a spice level of 5 out of 5 when teh cook actually listens and makes it that way. Too often I hear "we didn't think you'd eat it that way, so we made it milder-just add hot sauce. That completely changes the flavor. Here, they cook their foods to the spice level requested (wife is not as bold as I am, and she is happy with spice level she requests). Keep up the good work!

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Excellent, excellent food all around. Service is very slow and could use an upgrade, but the wait is worth it.

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Food is excellent, service is a little slow. Try to get here at least once a month. Have a given me a great appreciation for Indian cuisine

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This was the best masala I've ever had. It was the perfect amount of spicy. The naan bread was also delicious and fresh!!!!

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4.3(216 reviews)
1.3 mi
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Was very impressed by Spice Palace when I visited earlier this month! My only regret from the whole…read moreexperience is not taking more photos. The ambience feels like a very nice, cozy Indian restaurant, and the staff were super friendly, warm, and attentive. A friend and I asked for a table for two and did not have to wait long before the server came to take our order. We got the masala dosa, chicken seekh kebab, butter chicken, garlic naan and the Bhindi (okra). The dosa, which came first, came with excellent sambar and coconut chutney. It can be very difficult to find authentic tasting coconut chutney at Indian restaurants, but this one really brought the flavor and was a highlight of the meal. The sambar was also very authentic and tasty. The dosa itself was crispy and hit the spot. The north Indian dishes also tasted great, the chicken kebab was tender and came with onions and peppers, which was a nice touched. The butter chicken was one of the better butter, chicken dishes I've had in recent memory and the Bhindi/okra was not too oily and packed with flavor. Next time I'm back in Williamsburg, I would love to come here again and can't wait.

I loved this place! So much so that I wish I lived closer by so I could eat there more often. Warm…read moregreeting at the door, comfortable seating, eye-poppingly bright décor against a dark background (also known as a 'wall,' or wallpaper, ha ha!) so it really stands out even more. The service was great, the food was delicious, the experience exalting. End result: relaxed, refreshed, ready to move on having been greatly nourished .... It was also fun to try some new things I had never had or seen before! That's always an added bonus when it happens -- and here, it did! I'd never seen 'Masala Papad' before, so of course I had to get it! It did not disappoint! I'd imagined the papadam being as they usually are -- flat -- and then in this dish that it would have some toppings on it, looking like a flat taco or a small pizza, but oh was I gladly wrong! Wow! Only thing is, I might be ruining this for someone else by taking away the joyous surprise! However, I understand that most people don't like a surprise as much as I do, so I guess it's okay to give it away. Anyway, these were super-flavourful and fun. I got the 'three' spice level. That's a wonderful aspect of dining here -- you get to choose your spice level, dish by dish. For the hot and sour soup, I got a 'two' spice level -- however I found it to be spicier than the two of the Masala Papad, and I'm guessing that's because, well, it's soup and so there is more of it closer together, rather than the air between pieces of various foods in the Masala Papad, and also the thermal heat of the soup probably elevates the feeling of spiciness. Another dish I had never tried was the Chilly Tofu. It was absolutely, spectacularly delicious not only in taste but the wonderful texture. In fact, I was so amazed by how good the texture was that in describing my delight, the waiter wondered if I had ever tried tofu before. I'd had tofu many, many times in my life in a large number of settings and so many different variations -- such as soft, pan-fried, deep-fried, in soup, skewered on a stick, served with all kinds of things -- but this particular tofu was just extra super-duper scrumdiddlyumptious! The three appetizers I ate filled me up enough that I didn't need anything else -- well, except chai, that is! -- so I didn't order an entrée, and will have to leave that for next time .... Might I add, it is an oasis from the heat and anything else going on outside ... and the dishes and drinks served here will also give your body more heat-fighting ability because that is the nature of Indian food! It's healthy! Not just nutritious but literally body-building -- including giving your immune system just what it needs .... Definitely, absolutely, certainly most highly recommended!

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4.5(190 reviews)
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i have been a local for a few years and Aago has never let me down…read more with that said, my girlfriend and i ordered dinner from here last night. as soon as we got home, the bag gave out and our food spilled all over the ground, ruined everything. i immediately called Uber Eats (we ordered for pickup) who was not helpful at all. i then called Aago directly, and after explaining the situation and receiving approval from the manager, they remade our food without any hesitation or charge to us. this is not the first time i've been to, or ordered from Aago, and it definitely won't be my last. i've brought friends and loved ones here many times. the quality and value just can't be beat.

Sophia and I had lunch here yesterday. It has been over a year since our last visit. In other…read morewords, it was long overdue, especially since we live in Newport News. But when you have a lot of restaurants in Hampton Roads, you do lose track. Anyway, let's see how our stay went. We were greeted by the staff when we walked inside. There weren't a lot of people dining for lunch which was fine for the both of us. The less the crowd, the better. There were some tables that needed to be cleaned, but the staff did take care of it before we left. After a few minutes, we were ready to order. Here's what we had: -Strawberry Lassi (for myself) and Mango Lassi (for Sophia, not pictured below). The both of us enjoyed our selections which we've had before. So no descriptions are needed. -Tandoori salmon (for myself) and chicken hakka noodles (for Sophia, not pictured). I'm a sucker for tandoori dishes so this one was a home run. And salmon is fish that I enjoy eating so it was a no-brainer to select. It was cooked perfectly and seasoned great. Sophia enjoyed her meal as well. Another great visit here. Thanks again Aago for taking great care of us. Till next time :)

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The service was friendly and helpful. We were greeted with a smile and walked to our table…read more Everyone who worked here was super nice and polite. We started with the rosemary naan, garlic naan and the potato pea samosas. All were super delicious. The mint sauce and the tamarind sauce were very flavorful but a little too runny. It was much looser than sauces at other Indian restaurants I've visited but still delicious! My son ordered the Chicken Tikka Massla which I thought was very flavorful but a bit too spicy for my liking. He ordered the medium spice which is what I usually order and it was still a bit too spicy for me. Flavor was great so next time we'll probably order the mild. I got the lamb Vindaloo which was good but not great compared to what I have had elsewhere. My daughter in law ordered the Butter chicken which was the star of the show! It was AMAZING!!! All in all it was an enjoyable experience and meal. I ordered the Galub Jumon to go as we were all too full to eat anything else and it was the best I've ever had! What a delightful end to the evening!

Excellent authentic food. I've tried so many places in the 757 area this by far is top on our…read morelist. The service and atmosphere is very welcoming and warm. The naan is sooo fresh and delicious. We had the saag paneer and chicken Dhaba chicken and samosa chaat were fresh and delicious. The restaurant and atmosphere is clean and inviting. Go try it out!!

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4.5(90 reviews)
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Two weekends ago, Sophia and I headed here for lunch. We decided to stay in the Peninsula due to…read moreother stuff she had planned in the morning. During our visits here, we've hardly had any issues with meals we ordered. Shall we get into the details? Foot traffic was minimal when we arrived and were seated immediately. We were served water and their homemade chai tea. The vibe was welcoming with soft music playing in the background. After a few minutes, we were ready to order. I selected their chicken schezwan hakka noodle dish along with garlic naan bread to share with Sophia. The noodle dish was very good. I chose the mild spice and it was just right. There was so much served it took me three meals to finish the whole plate. Unfortunately, the garlic naan was underwhelming. When we received the order, it was hard to chew and the garlic taste wasn't strong. Usually, naan is soft when served, but not this time. Despite the naan disappointment, both of us walked away full. A dish like this I could order again the next time we stop by. Till next time :)

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