Good was good. Not great. There was a spiciness missing from their medium sliced foods. I thought…read moreit was mild at best.

I craved Indian food, while on vacation in Rochester, New York and found this 4.5 star location…read more What a disappointment! My first impression once inside was there were no customers and no one to greet me. The buffet featured in photographs and reviews on Yelp was empty. The restaurant environment was cozy, as soft music played. Finally a young gentleman seated me with the menu. I inquired about the buffet and he said they had to stop the buffet due to food waste. He brought me chilled water with no ice (not my request) and I placed my order of lamb vindaloo, vegetable biryani, and plain naan bread. I asked to keep the menu for a dessert choice after my meal. Sadly, I did not take pictures of my food in the restaurant, but the food was very tasty. I requested spicy versions and both entrees were on point. When I arrived, a few minutes after 2 pm I was aware the restaurant closed at 3 pm. By the time I finished my first plate of lamb and biryani, the young man asked if I wished to choose my dessert now because they close at 3 pm. I had 16 minutes until closing. I reluctantly declined dessert because I was sensing they wanted me to leave. I took one more plate of food and he brought me my check and I requested a to go box for 3/4ths for my biryani and all but a half piece of naan bread. I finished my plate and transferred my food to the to go box. The young man left and there was about 8 minutes to closing. An older man emerged and spoke out loud from across the restaurant. I thought surely this person isn't talking to me from across the room. I continued to my bill and signed off and then the same man came closer and said are you finished? We are closed. I complained that he was rushing me and he reiterated that they close at 3 pm. I replied I arrived minutes after 2 pm and there were no patrons here. I waited patiently for my food to be prepared and I was reminded twice that the restaurant closes at 3pm. I asked him did he feel his actions were rude and if he felt any responsibility to the welfare of his customer to finish their meal peacefully? After all, I didn't walk in 30 minutes before closing, nor were they busy. I was their only customer for approximately an hour. He replied no we close at 3 pm and I need to get home and then come back later. There was no concern for me as a customer! The food was good and seasoned as requested. Customer service was disappointing and was rude. The older employee felt no responsibility or remorse for his actions. It is clear to me why there were no customers in the restaurant.

My husband and I came here for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We were greeted…read moreupon entering and sat in a booth. The waiter was friendly and offered recommendations. We tried the mango and strawberry lassi. They were refreshing and good to cool your palate with the spicy meal. To start we had the aloo tiki as an appetizer which had great flavor and a side dipping sauce we really liked. I had the chicken biryani and my husband had the goat curry. Both were packed with flavor. We got a side of garlic naan to go with it, highly recommend!! I'm someone who likes "mildly spicy" and I was good with mine. The waiter was very helpful with guiding us. There is a fun floor seating table in the dining room for a unique experience! Overall we will definitely be repeat customers and will encourage others to try Indian Bistro! The food was flavorful, portions were great, prices were on point, wait was minimal, service was friendly and welcoming and we left happy! They put a lot of effort into their restaurant and it shows!!

04/01/2026: We tried a few new dishes tonight and absolutely loved them!…read more The samosa chaat was crunchy, spicy, sweet, and salty. I loved the bite of the diced red onions and the tang of the tamarind sauce! I can see why it's a popular street food across India! The aloo gobi had very fresh cauliflower and gently cooked potatoes: It was the ultimate comfort food. My spouse and I couldn't stop spooning up more of it! I made a special request and went off-menu: Would lamb in spinach be possible? It was. Delicious!! The owner took very good care of us and made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable.

After hearing good things from a few different people we finally made it to Maharaja. I liked the…read moreplace as soon as we walked in. We were greeted warmly and brought to our seats. After looking at the menu we decided to start with samosas. I then ordered the Kadai Chicken. The samosa had a nice pastry shell & was loaded with a great potato & pea filling. My Kadai chicken was flavorful with just the right amount of spice. Overall a really good meal. I even enjoyed the Hindi Hits videos 2026-14

Had lunch here for the first time. Food and prices were average for a full price dinner menu.The…read morewater was chlorinated tap water and unpalatable. Disappointed that they did't have Lunch Specials. This is not the norm for places like this. This could be why we were the only customers during lunch prime time. They had the setup for a buffet but said they only use it for a few special occasions. I suggest having a daily lunch buffet to draw in business business Probably won't be going back again for lunch.

Food is excellent. We tried two soups (ginger cauliflower and mushroom lentil).... and I think…read morecoming here for soup and naan in the winter will become a habit. We also had the tandoori grill... lots of different meats (chicken, salmon, spiced ground lamb) cooked deliciously. We also tried the Nepalese chow mein... also good, with an unexpected slightly darker flavor. Naan was excellent. Taking home to good size to-go boxes. Definitely coming back! Maybe for their lunch buffet...

I LOVE THIS PLACE! 10/10 every single time! The best Indian food in Rochester. Hot and fresh, with…read moreamazing flavors. Great sized portions and an amazing menu. Looking forward to visiting the restaurant for the first time soon!

It's been awhile and I stopped in for lunch and noticed a few changes…read more Portion sizes seem to be smaller while prices are the same or more expensive. They've also switched from coke products to a generic soda product which wasn't as good to me. The food still tasted great but overall not the same experience, I'm sad to say.

I wasn't expecting authentic Indian flavors from a place that is touted as fast casual, but the…read moreconsistency of the tikka masala was more curry / soup like and tasted too sweet. I ate it and it was fine but didn't taste like tikka masala. The gyro salad was okay, but again, sweet. It was decent price with some discounts but it wasn't something I'd order again with plenty of other choices around.

This place is perfectly positioned as a halfway oasis between Rochester and Buffalo. The service…read morewas superb: genuinely friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to walk us through all the daily specials. The food? Nutritious and delicious. The fusion bowl seems to be my go-to - flavorful and satisfying. It's the rare spot where you can load up on veggies and leave happy--not deprived, restricted, or Googling pizza on the drive home.

I got an iced latte and it was absolutely delicious. The service was quick and efficient and just…read morewhat we needed because we were in a rush. It's a cute little cafe, a lot smaller than what the other pictures depicted but it's cute. I like that they had local art works/organics on sale too!

Best Indian food I've ever had. Clean restaurant. Amazing lunch special. Can't wait to go backread more

Flavors Indian Restaurant just off Main Street in the heart of Canandaigua is quite the find for…read moreIndian cuisine in the Finger Lakes region. It is located in an older strip mall that has seen better days. The interiors are a bit dark and could use brighter lighting. While the inside isn't fancy, the restaurant was still well decorated and clean, and most importantly, serves up tasty and flavorful food. They also have an array of Indian snacks and drinks available for purchase/take out, which was a nice touch because they probably aren't readily available in the general area. To start off, we went with the vegetable bhajia (3.5/5) which were good, but would have preferred they made them a little crispier. For meals, we went the paneer makhani and vegetable muglai (both 4.5/5). Both dishes had gravies of high quality, which I wasn't expecting in the Finger Lakes area, as they could go toe to toe with quality Indian restaurants you find in the NJ/PA area. The naan (5/5) was fluffy and delicious as well. The service (I think by the owner) was warm and friendly. There weren't many customers which had us concerned a bit, but he explained that most of the restaurants in Canandaigua have an early dinner crowd and also tend to close early as most locals don't dine out very late. They do automatically add an 18% service charge, which we didn't mind as prices for everything were very reasonable and we probably would have tipped more than that anyway cause of the satisfying experience. Overall, I'd the restaurant a 4.5 out of 5, and would recommend Flavors for quality Indian cuisine in Canandaigua. I wouldn't hesitate to return here for a meal should my travels bring me back to the Finger Lakes.

Food came in containers that made it look like they were microwaved meals. Like a microwave dinner…read moretype of thing. Wouldn't go back.

A very cute little spot with good , homemade-tasting Indian food. Indian food doesn't have the same…read morecache with Americans as, say, Mexican food , which I'd like to change , bc Indian food is so delicious with lots of savory and unique flavor profiles to choose from. If you're looking for something to mix into your weekly takeout or dine out repertoire, I'd suggest this place. Curry and chicken biryani were standouts for me.

Nepali Indian food buffet located right next to Adelita's in the Pittsford shopping mall. Cuisine…read moreis more American-Indian just like Panda Express is American Chinese, so perhaps this should be called its own sub cuisine. This review is for the buffet thus I cannot attest to the a la carte options. Pro: unlimited chai. Con: somewhat small selection of menu for which the food was not particularly memorable, mostly oily. Service was otherwise ok. for those not exposed much to Nepali/Indian food, a good option to pique your tastebuds. For those experienced with Nepali-Indian, quite watered in flavor, too and too much sugar in their savory dishes. Chai: the only good thing amongst their dishes to be honest. Would rather spend my buffet money sitting here drinking this for 2 hours reading a book and just skip the meal. The butter chicken had too much sugar. This seems to be a trend across the US in American-Indian buffets catering to the American taste buds. This was disappointing but at least the sauce was fun to dip for your naan. Chick pea dish- a curry like dish with bell pepper undertows. Fried fish dish- think a fish fry with some veggies. Definitely a heavier dish. Fried rice- an ok dish as well. Would recommend Indian buffets towards Henrietta for better culinary experience

Went on a busy Saturday night. It's a small kitchen, and in addition to the dining room there were…read morea ton of to-go orders, so the food coming out was a bit slow, but our patience was definitely rewarded. I got the Chicken 65 and my wife got the Chicken Tikka Masala. We also got an order of the Nepalese noodles with Chicken to share and some Aloo Paratha and Garlic Naan. Everything was fantastic! The menu is a good mix of Indian, Nepalese and Chinese style dishes. The waiter asked about our spice tolerance and everything was made to order to match what we liked for heat. The atmosphere was laid back and everyone was friendly. I think one of the folks working the floor was the owner, or maybe owners daughter and she was really nice. I'm looking forward to warming up some leftovers tomorrow and we will definitely go back.

Rubies which is actually Ruby's was at the Food Truck Rodeo last night and the smalls lured me in…read moreagain to try some of their awesomeness. They had a significantly reduced menu than their norm, 2 or 3 items and drinks was it. But, they really worked wonders with their food as always. I have always WANTED to like indian food, it has a rich history and tons of unique flavors and dishes but every time I have tried it...I just didn't like it. There was too much of too many spices. Ruby's brings it down to sometimes my palate can REALLY enjoy. It isn't hybrid or fusion or anything. It's just great food, cooked with just the right amount of spices. I had samosa's with a chick pea salad over them along with a glass of Pineapple Mango Juice. The juice was really just too sweet for me, if it was half as sweet and had some Sprite mixed in to add some bubbles it would be awesome. Try Ruby's, even if you have never been a huge Indian fan, try them! Get a hot dog and go from there, everything these make is great. I think they would do even better if they got themselves a normal food truck, operating out of the back of that moving truck doesn't help them attract customers.