Because the dining room and kitchen are small, it almost feels like you're eating in the owners' (Vonda & Davinder) home. Anticipate the service to be on the slower side, as the kitchen is small (you can even peak in there to see them cooking). Since we aren't widely experienced in Indian cuisine, we asked them to put together some different things for us to try - a lot of different things. We enjoyed pretty much everything, and would order most of what we had again. The food is fresh, well-spiced (flavor more than heat), and the service was personable. Quaint and warmly decorated atmosphere. This was the second time we've eaten here, and will be returning soon. read more

Really excellent food and the service was very speedy! Very charming ambiance; such a great spot in Mount Dora!

I got food to go but the atmosphere was cute. The people that work there are nice but the food just wasn't good. The saag paneer was very oily and tasted burnt. The Sabzi biryani had very little flavor and the vegetables were over cooked. The prices are a little high as well. Do yourself a favor and go to Mynt in Winter park. read more

Shiva Indian Restaurant - Sabzi Biryani - Indian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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This restaurant is inviting and charming inside. The soft lighting invites you to relax & enjoy as soon as you arrive. They are very proud of their food $$$; so the question is -Is it worth their prices? We ordered 2 appetizers & 3 entrees, which came to est $105 before tip. It's actually quite delicious & the staff is very kind. Love that they have so many vegetarian friendly options! As they're only Indian restaurant in town, my family will be back. Although I must admit we would frequent this place more often if their prices weren't so high. read more

Shiva Indian Restaurant - Take away Channa Masala & Saag Paneer served & chili califlower appetizer on the side DELICIOUS! - Indian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

I ordered lamb vindaloo extra hot. No one ever makes it spicy but this was fantastic. This is a great little place, the food is always great. Can't recommend it enough. If you ask for extra hot, it will be delightfully spicy! read more

I will say that the taste is definitely there but the amount of food that you get for the price is not that great. I ordered the goat and it had more bone and fat than meat on it. The rice was plain. I also ordered the butter chicken which again the flavor is there but the amount of chicken and sauce was not a lot for the price of $22. $80 for two people to eat it's just too much money. I don't think I will be ordering from there again. read more

We had dinner here on a Sunday night. The food was incredibly good, when ordering hot;it is indeed hot and portions were great. Would eat here again and recommend. read more

A great little Indian restaurant in Mount Dora. Mount Dora was packed for some festival but we were able to get right in. The tandoori chicken was excellent and the krona was plentiful the leftovers will be great read more

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Very cultural and cute Indian restaurant giving me New York cozy vibes with its small space inside. I stopped by for Indian chai and can't get enough of it. I definitely will come here with friends and colleagues to this restaurant. Very few people can appreciate this cultural spot in Florida. read more

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Best vindaloo I've had...heat to your preference...samosas also very tasty and the service was excellent.

Service was great wine was amazing and flavors were on point we enjoyed our experience read more

Shiva Indian Restaurant - Chili cauliflower yummy! - Indian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Located in beautiful downtown Mount Dora, this Indian restaurant offers wonderful food in an intimate atmosphere. We have eaten here over a dozen times in the past 2-years and keep returning. Reasonably priced, delicious food and friendly staff... what more could you ask for? read more

Food was OK, decor was pretty, service was bad. I'm typically a 25-35% tipper, and my trip to Shiva was the first time I tipped below 20% in more than 20 years. Unfriendly, absurdly slow service and inaccurate orders. Everyone else was finished by the time one member of the party finally got her correct order. read more

The food was ok. The portions were tiny, but expensive. The soda is $5 and the water tasted like tap water... it was pretty bad.

I love strolling around Mount Dora and trying new restaurants, I stumbled upon Shiva Indian Restaurant and was excited. The outside was beautiful, I loved the decor and all the beautiful detail they took the time to put in the restaurant. The service was ok, the young lady was new so she was trying but we kept having to flag her down for drink refills and little things you would ask for if she checked in. There was a man that was very helpful. I apologize I did not get their names. The food was subpar, I enjoy trying new Indian restaurants and I get the same thing every time. Lamb samosa, Chicken tikka masala and lamb biriyani. The tikka needed more spices, it was bland and the same for the biriyani. I will say after asking for the yogurt sauce, I was able to eat the biriyani. I samosa was ok lacked seasoning. Overall, I'm not sure it's a restaurant I have to return to as there are so many more to try but I won't say never. read more

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Why this place got two stars, is because the food was pretty good, and the decor was decent. However everything else was SERIOUSLY lacking at this location, and I left feeling terrible from the way that I was treated. I've been to a couple of Indian restaurants, and my mother was in town and really enjoys Indian cuisine. We were showing her Mt.Dora and saw this place and thought we check it out. We went in and asked for a menu, which when I opened was sticky. But I put that to the side, cause sometimes different soaps can do that. The waitress though...if you're not familiar with Indian cuisine, she made you feel bad about it. Each time I'd ask a question or spoke any words her smile would immediately go away. The only time she smiled at me was when we were getting our to go boxes. It took some time getting recommendations out of her, and we had to wait over 10 minutes to get my husbands drink refilled, and rather than taking the empty glass after dropping off the refill, she left it there! Mind you, we were the only table in the restaurant during this time. To end things off, my husband told me I had an ant on my hand that almost went on my face, and my moms purse had ants on it which we discovered right after leaving the restaurant. Though the food was pretty good(some of the basmati rice was crunchy) and the prices weren't crazy for the food we received (it was a little high) we would NOT recommend dining here until some sort of improvement comes to this establishment. read more

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This place is amazing.! The chef is nice the atmosphere and the ambience is amazing. The lamb curry is my favorite. read more

Great food, great service. A family member of mine knows someone there, so it's fun to say hello when we eat there once in a while. The restaurant is quiet, not much ruckus, if not at all. Many funny, goofy memories have been formed there. Excellent place to eat. Yummy food, too! read more

Dinner at Shiva was such an enjoyable experience. The restaurant was cozy and inviting. We knew that we were going to get an authentic experience the moment that we walked into the door.Our server was attentive and informative, offering friendly conversation to our large group. The food was fresh and flavorful. I enjoyed vegetable Samosa with a delicious, earthy Chutney and a warm bowl of Dal Makhani with basmati rice and garlic naan. I will definitely be back soon!! read more

Shiva Indian Restaurant - Dal Makhani - Indian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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The samosa chaat was amazing. I got the chicken tikka masala as mild, and it wasn't flavorful. The garlic naan was flavorful. read more

Shiva Indian Restaurant - Chicken Tikka Masala & Garlic Naan & Samosa Chaat - Indian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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Food is best authentic Indian food. Great Vegan options also!!!!! Spices from India.

We ate here last night and it was wonderful. The service was amazing. The food was incredible. We eat a lot of Indian food so we are picky, but Shiva will be one of our go tos! As we sat there, many regulars came in and out. The staff clearly knew them. We got samosas, aloo chaat, a korma and paneer kadhai. Everything was amazing. The aloo chaat is the best appetizer we have gotten in awhile! We will be back. read more

Food and and service was good. Enjoyed it. Would return. Loved the garlic Naan bread and coconut milk mango smoothie

I am glad we disregarded the recent reviews. A lovely spot m, very sweetly decorated. The gentleman who served us was polite and pleasant. Our drinks served quickly. The veggie samosas were perfectly crisped, delicious and spicy, served with an excellent mint and a tamarind sauce. I had a shrimp dish for my main. Delightfully spiced and my husband had chicken vindaloo. It was well flavored- one of the better ones he has had. If we are in Mount Dora again we will for sure come back. read more

A perfect meal. Dining room is clean and nicely appointed; continuous attention from the entire staff. Our waitress effortlessly explained the menu and the food was fast and amazingly delicious. We order chicken tikka marsala, butter chicken and chicken buryani. Just spicy enough, everything fresh, beautiful and delicious. Bring friends from out of town; you'll look smart. read more

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You must try this wonderful Indian Cuisine Restaurant when you are in Central Florida! The fresh quality, attention to detail, beautiful blend of spices, atmosphere and presentation is excellent! Very reasonable price for incredibly well prepared foods! If you've never tried East Indian Cuisine, then please plan a meal at SHIVA in Mount Dora, FL. Ask for Rog, and be sure to tell him "Allen sent me"! And enjoy a fabulous meal! read more

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Food is excellent but portions are very small. Service is wonderful, nice people. Very authentic!

My wife and I have dined here at least three times since we've moved to central Florida in 2017-and have yet to be disappointed!

Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken were amazing! And don't forget to get the cheese naan!!! read more

Shiva Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

We decided to give this place a try since it had 4 stars and was within a mile from us. The inside is beautiful, it's a small restaurant located in the Mount Dora downtown area. Server was sweet and took our order. One of us ordered a mango juice that tasted spoiled and bland which we told the server we didn't like and returned. Their wifi wasn't working for me so I had to use the coffee shops next door. The food took a long time even though there was just another table there with us, which is understandable since it was worth the wait. The server was sweet but slow. We had to flag her down for refills after about 10 minutes of waiting for her to refill a sweet tea and trying to get her attention with hand gestures. The food was really good! We ordered a few dishes including Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Chicken Saag. Everyone's favorite was the Chicken Tikka Masala. The naan were good but 90% of them were on the burnt side. When was brought the bill we noticed we were charged for the drink that we returned full. We didn't complain or anything, but it was unethical of them. Overall I give this place a three because the food was really good but there are some things they could improve on. Will be back to update! read more

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I am a vegetarian and love all the choices they have here. The service is always warm a friendly. I just love the food here. I highly recommend you try this place. Bon appétit! read more

A little background on my experience with Indian food. I have been eating Indian food on a weekly+ basis for about 15 years. I've visited India twice. I've been in a relationship with an Indian man for 11 of the past twelve years. This place is okay if you have a desperate craving for Indian food. The prices are high for the smaller portions. I ordered saag paneer and rasmalai to-go. I was given a small portion of rice for the saag, and had to make more rice at home. The rasmalai tasted fine, but again, the portion was about half of what I normally get for the same price at other Indian restaurants. So three stars for flavor and prompt to-go service. Two star deduction for price: portion ratio. Just not worth it. I can't believe I had to make more rice. Never have I not been given enough rice for my saag. read more

Shiva Indian Restaurant - Saag paneer with super small rice = $17 - Indian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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We have tried several different dishes and it's always delicious. The Tika Misalla is one of our favorites.

It's small but nicely appointed.Service is good and the food is amazing!!!! I had to leave a star off for the pricing.Chicken Tika Masala (19.00 each) for 2 and 2 sodas cost 51.00 before tip. This place is much too casual to have that level of pricing. It makes it near impossible for me to go back and try another dish. Sorry. read more

The food was average and rather bland and the service was very poor. My wife and I arrived at the restaurant a few minutes before six and there were only about six or eight other customers there. However, when the waitress came over to get our order, she was in a big hurry and took off before I could add appetizers to our meal. We then sat there until about 6:45 when we got our meal without a waiter checking on us. As soon as the meal was delivered, we got the same treatment. The wait staff ignored us. Consequently, I cannot recommend this restaurant since I would not eat there again myself. read more

Average food, small portions, and below average service with a higher than average price tag. I won't be going back.

Food was sensational. From our appetizers to our main courses, everything was fresh, tasty and filling. We ordered lassis. My husband had his usual mango while I tried the pistachio. Both were satisfying. Service was pleasant and professional. We were welcomed and felt comfortable while dining. We were not rushed. The ambiance is simple and colorful. The room is not that big so their choices of how to decorate the walls made the best use of texture and color. Great place to dine when in Mt Dora. read more

Great Indian cuisine in comfortable setting. Totally enjoyed our meal. Servers were kind and attentive. read more

Shiva Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Went with my gf. Great service overall! Ordered chicken samosa which was good but exterior was very salty. Came with sweet dressing (chile maybe?) and like a spicy cilantro pesto, very good. Naan was burnt to the point it was not enjoyable. The butter chicken left a lot to be desired. The chicken pieces were small and few and far between. The tomato sauce had curry in it and was very tomato-y. Reminded me more of chicken tikka masala which I like but I ordered butter chicken. Cost $70 for both of us which I couldn't believe. Probably wouldn't go back. I'll stick to cooking my own Indian food in this area, sighs. read more

Always a great experience! The service, food and atmosphere are fantastic. A great place for a dinner date or delicious lunch! We've gone to a lot of Indian restaurants in Central Florida and this is by far our favorite (and closest to home!). Try ordering your dish HOT to have some fun! read more