"If you are looking for the best Indian food in the Pittsburgh area, Spice Affair in Aspinwall is a must-visit. From the moment you walk into the clean, modern dining room, you're treated like family by the owners and attentive staff. The restaurant is known for its flexibility; the staff can often substitute ingredients like coconut milk or oil to make many of their vegetarian curries fully vegan upon request. read more

Solid for indian buffet. Come for lunch buffet, naan is mid imo but chicken & curries are fire. Mango lassi and chai are delicious. Would come again. read more

Spice Affair - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Strictly avoid (especially for the Indian taste buds). The curries are sweet... it's like eating Chinese orange chicken smeared with honey. And the naan was like rubber. Only the dish name is Indian. I wasted my 40 bucks. Never again. read more

Spice Affair is an Indian restaurant that opened in 2017 and offers dining in, takeout, and delivery. The menu includes a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers, entrees, sides, desserts, and beverages. I ordered food for delivery. Here are my and my husband's ratings for our foods: Garlic Naan - 4.5 stars - This naan was freshly baked and was topped with a good amount of garlic. Vegetable Platter - 4 stars - This appetizer was a sample of four breaded and fried vegetarian appetizers. I rate the samosa (potatoes and peas) as 4.5 stars, the veg pakora (fritters) as 4.5 stars, the paneer pakora (cheese) as 3.5 stars, and the mirch pakora (huge banana pepper stuffed with potatoes and herbs) as 3.5 stars. Non-Vegetarian Platter - 4 stars - This appetizer was a sample of three breaded and fried non-vegetarian proteins. I rate the lamb samosa as 4 stars, the chicken pakora as 4 stars, and the shrimp pakora as 4 stars. Shahi Navratan Korma - 4.5 stars - This entree contained mixed vegetables, nuts, and a spicy sauce. I had requested a spiciness level of 5 or medium, and the cook made it accordingly. Butter Chicken - 4.5 stars - This shredded tandoori chicken was covered with, in my husband's words, much "angry red" sauce that looked very spicy. He had requested a spiciness level of 1 or very low, and he felt thankful that the red sauce was actually mildly spicy. read more

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Phenomenal. Arguably the best buffet in Pittsburgh. Good vibes, chai mid, chicken nice and juicy, food was fresh.

This is our favorite place for Indian food in all of the greater Pittsburgh area. The food is always amazing. They are extremely efficient despite being a bit short staffed. (We got fresh hot food faster here than most over staffed restaurants.). I love the chi there but in truth I can't single out any specific food I love because it is ALL incredible. The tandoori chicken is a dish amazing; it's typically not a dish I order but when we come here, I love theirs and order it. The tandoori chicken is not overly spiced (heat) but perfectly marinated and cooked. But again, I have never had anything I didn't like from Spice Affair. Also desert, their Galub and rice puddings both are outstanding! It's well worth a drive if you live a bit further away. As I said occasionally you notice only one server but he never stops moving and makes sure you are happy with your food. He is just an incredibly kind and caring person, you can tell that just who he is and he isn't doing it for tips or anything. read more

Amazing food and have returned several times, always friendly and very fast service. Great spot in Aspinwall

Delicious, fresh food. Friendly staff. Wanted something romantic for a takeout second date. Found this was on the way to where I was headed. Food was ready when I arrived and it did not disappoint. Romantic movie night with savory Indian food expertly executed, with leftovers. Very pleased. read more

Really surprised how good this place was! We had always ordered from People's Indian so we have high standards for Indian food in Pittsburgh. We picked up a feast that had our entire family stuffed and everything was under $100. Amazing value!! Dishes were authentic. Just be careful with the spice level. We got level 7/10 for a couple of dishes and they were nearly inedible. I'm not used to butter chicken being red like tikka masala but it was delicious. We picked up so didn't get the full experience but we will be back for sure. The food was soooo good and we'll packaged. The order was ready on time. Staff were friendly. read more

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We love the food! The owners are great too! My fave is chicken tikka masala and the bread basket w chutney

Love this place! Indian food is the best ever.. great buffet, you get to try a lot of different foods. Also very clean. byob...another plus.

they give 3 percent off for online reviews. don't believe them and food tastes bad. Not an Indian restauran, not recommended.

I'm a regular at this place, so surprised I haven't written a review yet. It's a great gathering spot with friends or family. I find myself there probably once a month. The proprietors are awesome. Always treat us like family. And they are a great cast of characters. Add to that, I know they do a ton to charitably support their local community. As far as the food goes, it is the best Indian food in Pittsburgh. And I've tried most of them. The cherry on top is BYOB. So call up your friends, have them all bring beer or wine, and sit out on their (heated) deck, eat, drink and be merry. I recommend just about all of it, but in a big group we usually get a mixed grill, some naan (which theirs is really the best around IMHO), bhel poori, Baignan bhartha (eggplant), any of the lamb dishes, and a curry (again all are good). Pro tip: one of the reasons I love this place is that it gets legit spicy. I grew up with chili in my veins. But even for me, I top out at around an 8 or 9 (and that's after they know I like it spicy). So don't be a hero and order a 10. Or if you do, take a selfie after and post in your next review. Be sure to capture the tears welling in your eyes. read more

Currently only offering outdoor seating but they have a great setup. The outdoor patio has a roof. First visit here and enjoyed the onion naan, Chicken Saag and Chicken Karahi. My wife who's a big chicken saag fan proclaimed theirs the best she's had. My chicken karahi was a first for me and really enjoyed it with sliced bell peppers, onions and boneless chicken thigh meat in a red sauce. BYOB too with a $5 corkage! read more

Great place with great food. I ordered here for a quick bite for lunch and was very impressed. I ordered vegetable pakoras because they're my fav and they had lamb samosas!! All in all a great selection with a lot of variety. Staff was so friendly and invited me to sit at the bar while I waited. Tasted great. Would fry pakoras for a bit longer but it was spiced amazingly. The lamb samosas too, there was some spice which was nice. Mint chutney and tamarind sauce also great. read more

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Pros: Excellent Food, Socially Distanced Dining, Nice Dining Room, Good Music, Good Beverages Cons: Hit or Miss Service, Expensive, Cater to Cops Eaten here a few times since moving to the area. The first time was exceptional. Became my 2nd favourite Indian restaurant right away. Since then the service has gotten slower and we feel almost unwelcome despite being low-maintenance customers who tip well. The last time we were here the food was as good as ever and the chai was exceptional. I was also never offered a refill on my water and the server wasn't around to ask. We waited 20 minutes for the check despite being one of two tables dining in. I'd have assumed they were busy with -something-... if the manager? owner? hadn't been sitting at the bar chatting with a couple cops. (The cops were complaining that at another restaurant their food always took 15 minutes to be prepared and they didn't "have time for that". I guess that's why they always eat here. They get prioritized above everyone else.) I am not sure I'll give them another try. I can forgive slow service once in a while, but I find it harder to forgive treating some customers so much better that others are neglected, just because they carry a badge. read more

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We came here on a Friday night and got seated right away. It was very busy so we didn't order until 15-20 minutes of waiting. Let me tell you though, that wait was SO worth it. One of our friends comes here often and says that this is the best Indian restaurant in Pittsburgh! You get these fried pita chips with 3 different dippings as a free appetizer.The butter chicken is AMAZING! Slightly sweet yet delicious. The Lamb Vindaloo is REALLY hot. You can choose your spice level out of 10. The Naan is DELICIOUS! The food came out pretty quick too! The menu has a lot of variety and vegetarian options too! There is street parking that is free after 5 PM. Definitely coming back for more!!! read more

Spice Affair - Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, Garlic Naan, Chicken Cheese Naan - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We were excited to try a new Indian restaurant. Sadly, our food was mediocre and we won't go again. The food they gave us seemed to be leftovers from a buffet. Potatoes with spots were old and veggies were soggy. Butter chicken was flavorless. Disappointed. read more

Excellent food.. dining room is packed with people of India descent, and that's a good sign of the food being served

This is a family favorite for us. Food is really good, and the owners and staff are even better. Grateful to have this place in the community. read more

We thought the food was just OK. They had an outdoor deck, which was nice, but we have had such great Indian food in Pittsburgh, and this was not quite at that level. read more

Had Uber Eats credit to burn so I decided to try Spice Affair and I was not disappointed! I hadn't had Indian food in so long and I had been craving the rich flavors and spices. My partner and I ordered the chicken saag and the lamb rogan Josh. We got spice levels 6 and 5 respectively and they were plenty spicy!! We had to chug water and keep tissues on standby for our runny noses. Each dish came with generous portions of meat and rice, and the amount of food we got was plenty to last us two meals. The garlic naan could have been more garlicky and the mango shake was refreshing, tasty, and not too artificial/sugary tasting (though nothing special enough to write home about). Would definitely come back and try the food fresh! read more

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The food was super yummy the butter chicken so cream and the chicken was juicy you also have a choice of getting your food spicy 1-10 the naan bread was amazing I got garlic herb! So check this place out my YELPERS read more

Best in the city. Best food. Best staff. Love this place. Take out or eat in and you won't leave hungry.

I was in Aspinwall today walking the adorable streets and came across this Indian restaurant. They are offering a new lunch special that was a fantastic deal! $15 lunch deal that gave us so much food! Naan, samosas & multiple different side dishes. My favorite was the goat .. they also offer an all vegetarian lunch option too! Everything was so good and they even gave dessert "rice pudding" highly recommend coming in to try this lunch special. Just be aware if you don't like spicy .. it's a bit spicy. Order some yogurt! Also, all the staff was super friendly and helpful! read more

Spice Affair - $15 lunch special, naan, rice lentils, chicken & goat - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

There's usually always something on Groupon and it's always delicious! It's not the best Indian food I've ever had but it's close.

Walked in at 6pm and the place was empty, was wondering if I made a good decision. Was quickly seated and order was taken. Started with tandoori chicken half and let me tell you it was amazing! I had garlic naan and chicken tikka masala spice level 7 and it was absolutely amazing. I do like spicy food and I think I could have gone to spice level 10. Overall great service and amazing food. Will be back next time I'm in town! read more

Spice Affair - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Butterchicken is fire I recommend getting the garlic naan wit it also.. Also good service read more

I placed an online order and picked it up with Sandeep, a super friendly and awesome, finished my payment process. Effortless! Everything was packaged well with plastic wrap to prevent leakage. The only thing I would have changed if that they would write the name of the dish on each container. We ordered the tikka masala, vegetable moilee, chicken moilee, butter chicken, palak paneer and the bread basket. Everyone loved their food. Would definitely order again. read more

Stopped here later in the evening for dinner midweek on our way back from the Shadyside area of town. There weee a few people inside eating and a few finishing up on the outside patio as well. Our server asked us immediately what he could get us to drink and was very friendly. We ordered the vegetarian appetizer platter upon the recommendation from our daughter who loves right down the street. My husband didn't know what to order for dinner so he asked the server to surprise him. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala which is my staple at every Indian restaurant. We were given a basket of fried chips (maybe wontons?) with 3 sauces which really hit the spot. Our appetizer arrived quickly and it was good. There was definitely some heat to a few things which caused me to avoid trying too much. Hubby ended up getting a fish dish with a coconut sauce that was great. My chicken tikka masala was good but not as flavorful as I am used to. The naan basket was to die for!! I could have made a meal just out of that. It is a great little restaurant tucked in Aspinwall/Fox Chapel and we will visit it again. The only downfall for me were the prices. The area of the town it is located in is probably why. read more

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I think I just found the best Indian lunch buffet in Pittsburgh ... I am going to have to knock a star off of my other two favorites, because this place really upped the game. The food was incredible, the selection was diverse, the signage was wonderful (marked with gluten-free when applicable). Also, the Chai was so flavourful ... some of the best I've ever had. May I also mention, the owner and staff were very courteous, cordial, and fun ... I'll be back, even though I had to cross rivers to get here ... Mega-Cheers!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Honestly the best chicken tikka masala I've ever had. My roommate & I ordered delivery to have one last dinner together before she moved out. This was the perfect meal for that. We were both SO full, but of course, we made room for baklava, which was also great. Thanks for yummy food and a great send-off!! I will definitely be back! read more

Spice Affair - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

When comes to Indian fare, Spice Affair fits the bill for me. I have had a variety of different dishes and all were quite delicious. In the beginning, the pita type chips that are served with the three sauces: a hot salsa like dip, a heavy dark sweet sauce and a green minty dip. The overall flavors of their curry is very good and probably one of the better ones I have been to in Pittsburgh. The garlic naan bread works great as for dipping with the curry or ask to keep the reddish salsa from your pita chips to spread! read more

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This place is absolutely amazing!! I used to live over in England and that is where I started my love for Indian food. When I moved back to Pittsburgh, I needed to find a place that was comparable, or even better! Luckily, I found this place! I've been here twice now and I have yet to be disappointed. I've ordered the mango chicken and that dish is so flavorful and delicious! When you order food there, they'll have you rate how spicy you'd like your food from 1-10! I usually get a 3 or 4 because I like a little bit of spice, but even the 4 had my mouth on fire! My dad (who is spice tolerant) gets the 6 and thinks he couldn't go much higher. The service is great! Got here on a Friday night around 6 and were the only people there, but by the time we left around 7.45 each and every table was filled!! Think that just goes to show how good of a restaurant this is! Highly recommend read more

The atmosphere in here is awesome! If you're looking for amzing Indian food, this is the #1 option in the area. The service will never disappoints and you always feel welcome and amongst frineds. read more

Spice Affair - Chicken biriyani - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food here is nothing short of spectacular! The menu has so many options and sometimes it's overwhelming because I am so indecisive. The samosas are EVERYTHING! I also love the chicken vindaloo. I can't wait to get back to the neighborhood to grab a bite. read more

First off, I must make a disclaimer: I am definitely not an expert on Indian food. In fact, I've had Indian food only a handful of times. However, I've now been to Spice Affair twice, and both times were so good that I feel compelled to write a review. On our latest visit, we started with the samosa chaat and the naan bread basket. The samosa was just ok for me, but the bread was incredible. Light, airy and full of flavor. We got various assorted flavors of bread, but my favorite was the garlic. For the main course, we shared the butter chicken and the lamb kebab. We ordered the vindaloo sauce to go with the lamb, which was an excellent choice. The lamb comes in a sausage form and has an assertive flavor which was balanced very well with the sauce. We ordered spice levels of both 4 and 5, which are perfect for us. You can definitely feel the heat, but it's not overpowering. Great food, friendly atmosphere- what's not to like? read more

This was my first visit: the Sunday brunch of March 24, 2024 and it will not be my last. It was excellent! The restaurant is attractive, large, and comfortable. There was a small salad bar, a broccoli and mushroom dish, pakora, chicken tikka masala, egg curry, goat, the best and most moist and flavorful chicken tandoori I have had in a long time: thighs and drumsticks, rice pudding, and a number of other dishes. A server brought freshly baked naan to the table. The only thing I would have liked that was missing was a cauliflower dish. The price is a reasonable $14.99 and there are punchcards that provide the bearer with a free lunch after purchasing five. There is a lunch buffet Tuesdays through Saturdays as well and the restaurant opens at 11:30. It is closed on Mondays. I only wish I could bring the restaurant closer to my home in Washington County! read more

This is one of the best Indian restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. Food; variety of Indian dishes spanning all points of the continent. Food was hot, fresh, and at the exact spice level we requested. The Baingan Bartha and Samosa chaat in particular were the best I've ever had; easy to eat and perfectly prepared. Portions are enough for 2 people. Even the naan is thicker and larger than other places. Location: easily accessible from the highway and only 10min from downtown Pittsburgh. Convenient street parking. The Inside is clean and modern w/ traditional Indian accents. This place easily works for a causal dinner with friends or an intimate setting. Service: This staff understands customer service; they were organized, attentive, friendly, professional and truly add to the experience. This place is a Can't Miss for Indian food in Pittsburgh! read more

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Very exceptional all the way around. Very authentic Indian food prepared fresh and delicious. They have a full page of vegetarian options. The spice level the use (1-10) is essentially the same as People's Restaurant. We had an excellent vegetarian appetizer sampler plate that I highly recommend. Portions are generous. Prices are very reasonable. They have an authentic clay open used to bake traditional breads. Romantic decor and no corkage fee (BYOB). read more

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