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    Restaurant Shiva

    4.2 (69 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    Ann D.

    Popped in here on a Monday night for a late dinner (around 10pm). It was quite empty but had a nice atmosphere and a very friendly waitress. The music was a mix between Indian and Balinese so at one point I felt like I was in a spa. The onion bhaji looked a bit like chicken wings but tasted nice. I like a big juicy onion bhaji personally. One was enough to share as you get 4-6 pieces. The mint sauce used a jar so was not fresh but tasted quite good - the colour surprised us! The keema naan, rogan josh and vindaloo were all very tasty. Juicy, soft meat and my rogan josh particularly was nice and tomatoey with lots of flavour. They didn't have mushroom pilau rice which I really had a craving for but their pilau rice was fine. Be warned: it's a proper spicy vindaloo. It was good and I would go back.

    Jean-Pierre R.

    After a long day of walking around Amsterdam my friends and I made our way to a bar across the street from Shiva. I was the only hungry so I walked over to get a bite. Usually when I eat Indian food I have specific dishes I get and only try something new when with Indian friends whose opinions I trust, but I went against my usual instinct and ordered based on the waiter's recommendation. He suggested a meat platter that consisted of different chicken and lamb. Unfortunately it didn't do much for me and I ended up taking it to go and giving it to some homeless dude. Their nan was ok, I was surprised that it didn't have the slightest touch of butter on it. Next time I'm in Amsterdam I will give them another chance and try their chicken tikka masala.

    garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken

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    3 months ago

    My go-to Indian restaurant in Amsterdam for almost 25 years! Lovely service and best butter chicken

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    3 years ago

    PHENOMENAL food, great portions, quick and kind service. 10/10 would recommend while in the area!

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely incredible food and amazingly friendly owners, good location. Definitely recommend for those who visit Amsterdam

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    Great food and amazing service. I couldn't begin to describe the awesome experience my family has here. I'm definitely a fan.

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    Very friendly and nice staff, food is good quality, excellent garlic naan. Portions could have been bigger.

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    7 years ago

    Delicious dinner! Definitely recommend. Sat outside and enjoyed a great atmosphere. Wonderful service!

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    I was only in Amsterdam for three days and ate here twice.

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    Arrived yesterday at opening time 5 p.m., hungry and eager to eat dinner before our canal cruise…read more We did not have a reservation but they were able to find us a table because they were just opening. Very elegant interior, with tasteful decor, soft ambient music, best for couples, but also able to accommodate larger groups with a reservation. We were seated right away and greeted by our server Sona, very gracious, patient, attentive, and professional. She asked about any allergies and then took our order of chicken tikka saag and chicken tikka masala, both medium spiciness (also asked if we would like Indian medium or European medium--we chose Indian medium). These entrees come with rice, and we also ordered garlic naan. Immediately, they brought chilled bottled water and complimentary thin crispy cracker like bread with red sauce and green sauce (I didn't catch the names). I liked the green sauce better (mint), and my husband liked the red one better (tamarind)--both were lovely. About 20 minutes later, our entrees arrived piping hot, and cooked to perfection! Tender chicken, savory rich flavors in the masala and saag, both the right level of spicy for us! Glad we had enough rice and water! Excellent restaurant --Sona was amazing and the whole experience delicious!

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