The food and service were really good, and the decoration inside was also really nice. I had forgotten about the many Indian festival names, and it felt good to remember them after reading them from the curtains here. I liked the drinks here. One was sweet, based on shrikhand, which my kids enjoyed. I liked the one that tasted like kadi. The sizzler was the best part. I had almost forgotten about Indian sizzlers until I tried one here, and it tasted amazing. Overall, a really nice place. It's new right now, so it wasn't crowded. But I won't be surprised if it gets very popular and crowded soon. I hope they can maintain the good vibes when that happens. I highly recommend this place. read more

Great Food, Unique Maharastrian Flavors!! Unique Ambience!! And Great Service by Raj !! Must visit and try their authentic experience. read more

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Best maharashtrian food....New menu addition, Puranpoli, is out of this world ...A must visit place !

Fantastic experience!! Delicious food... excellent, warm service.... Santhosh was excellent and loved the robot delivery also. The owner, Ganesh, was v warm too. I recommend trying a variety of food here. read more

Service and staff both needs a redo and prices are way too high for stuff they provide..

We went to Swaraj San Ramon last week and had incredible experience with authentic Maharashtra cuisine. My husband is very picky about sea food and he loved their pomfret fry. It was very fresh and delicately cooked with right amount of spices. Please mention your spice level when you order. We also tried mutton which was tender and bursting with flavors. My daughter loved chicken biryani in earthen pot which was very authentic. Portion size was good. Ambience was thoughtful and personal with hand painted paintings of different festivals of Maharashtra. Service was very fast and friendly. We will definitely come back. read more

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The food was just ok. Out of everything between me and my husband that we ordered, the only dish which was really good was sabodhana vada. The other orders that I ordered was vadapav very substandard, then pav bhaji which was also very ordinary. Even I can make better at home. I also ordered Basanti that was very ordinary as well. My husband ordered some chicken, which was also OK. Still I gave a three stars because the ambience is good and the one dish which was delicious. read more

We went for lunch on a weekend. Pav in vada pav is stale and vada is average at best. Solkadi is good. Saoji chicken curry has thin gravy with absolutely no flavor. Dal Mutton is OK but the mutton is no tender. Very disappointing. Below average dishes. read more

30 minutes of wait time to be seated in an almost empty restaurant poor service . Food quality mediocre at best . From entry to exit - took an hour and half for substandard service and mediocre food Will not recommend until the level of service improves read more

Great traditional Maharashtrian food! The Kolhapuri mutton curry is one of the best curries I have had and the best goat curry in the Bay Area!! Basoondi and Anjeer kulfi are a must have. Mohan was a great host and server to us - he recommended getting the Fish Koliwada for apps which was a great call - the herbs and spice on the koliwada have a mouth watering taste to it! If you are in town and are craving for some traditional Maharashtrian flavors and bites, highly recommend this place! read more

So lucky to have a marathi restaurant in San Ramon. The ambiance of the place was warm and inviting. The food tasted very authentic. We heard good things about their non-vegetarian food however we were pleasantly surprised by their vegetarian curries as well. We had pav bhaji, paneer tawa masala, prawns koliwada and malwani jhinga which were all great. The service is great too! Raj, the server was a great host. read more

We went there on a Sunday afternoon. We were promptly greeted with a smile and seated courteously. The ambiance is inspiring with paintings of historical Maharashtrian heroes. The menu is diverse Maharashtrian food with both veg and non veg options. We tried the pomfret fish, sol kadhi, tambdaa rassa, Malvani chicken, kombdi vade,Bhakri, rice and the kulfi. Food was very tasty and portion sizes were adequate. They also had a robot waiter bringing food to your table. The waiting staff was courteous and stopped by for a friendly chat. Overall, a great experience!! I will be there often. read more

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Awesome India cuisine food & service from the state of Maharashtra. Got served by Virendra twice and everything was great. Love their Sol Kadhi & chaas refreshing drinks. Sabidana vada, kolhapurei mutton & Shrikhand read more

5 star ambience but spice in food is on a level that you literally cannot eat. We relatively eat spicy food but got a good lecture by the manager that all the food there is spicy. Worst of all there is literally no food for kids. When we mentioned that to the manager, the response was "this is not a restaurant for kids". We did not require or request a kids menu. Some food that kids can eat. read more

Delicious Majarashtran restaurant. Indian food. No tandoori. Rotis are delicate. Puris, werent greasy. Small. Palak chicken was like a sauce. Eggplant dish was superb Pomfret was the highlight. Beautiful restaurant, attentive service. 100% coming back to this gem . read more

The food was really good .The robot's service was great too. The ambiance was very pretty.We loved the varan rice.Mutton curry and rice was amazing .Don't miss the vada pav!It is delicious and delightful. read more

Absolutely love love love this place. We casually picked it for a quick lunch with colleagues and the food was so amazing, had to come back for a full dinner experience. And must say, it did not disappoint! From the ambience to the menu, it is so tastefully done to educate and highlight the rich cultural & culinary diversity of Maharashtra. Each dish is unique - the server mentioned that the menu was curated to represent the different cuisines of the state. Pomfret fish (whole fish pan fried) is delicately spiced, full mouthed flavor. Kolhapuri chicken is spicy, you need to be ready for it.. with Sol Kadhi! Sukha Chicken was yummy and my kids insisted on eating all of the leftovers. Tava Paneer - that spice mix in it, they should jar it and sell it. Pay bhaji, Kothimbir Vadi, Vada Pav, Kanda Bhaji, Keema mutton, Misal Pav / each dish unique and packed with flavor. Must go here - on repeat! Should have taken some pictures - next week ! read more

Loved the ambiance which played nice classic music. I'm from Mumbai and I can say this one of the finest Maharashtrian restaurant which serves authentic maharashtrian food. It has both Veg and Non Veg dishes. Spices are just right for your tastebud to enjoy every bite of it. Service is excellent. Both Raj and Mohan were awesome provided excellent service. Very impressed with overall experience. I'm already craving for my next visit. read more

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Just absolutely delicious and the taste was perfectly authentic. Maharashtrian food at its best !!! The Vada pav is so in taste like bombay and so is the rest of the food !!! The service by Mohan and sachdev was very upscale and refined !! Mohan is excellent with customer service . Will definitely come back to try the other dishes!! read more

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Our family had dinner at the San Ramon location. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, everything felt authentically Maharashtrian. The restaurant ambiance added to our experience immensely. The staff was attentive and helpful in suggesting the right dishes/food combinations for our family. We had the Kothimbir Vadi, Sabudana Vada, Bharli Vangi, Paneer Rajhuns, Mumbai Tawa Pulao, Patrani Macchi, and Kombadi Vade. Every dish was delicious and flavorful. Special kudos to the owner who checked on us regularly. His passion for Maharashtrian culture and cuisine was evident. We were even gifted a Diwali gift on our way out, which was such a nice gesture. We hope to return soon! Definitely check this place out. read more

The food was edible and that's the best I can say about it. I had ordered the fried fish entree (the picture was of a whole pomfret, but I got bone in kingfish - but the fish covered in very thick spicy coating - the fish was also smelly, probably old and defrosted. The only other item I ordered was the goat biryani, and let me tell you, this place swindles its customers. I only got rice and three tiny mutton pieces, that too one was only a bone! Picture attached. They charged me $20 including tax for this!!! I mean for crying out loud! Please stick with paradise or biryani junction or pretty much any other biryani place - avoid ordering it here. I understand that prices have increased, but it's not okay to charge high price as well as serve low quality. Otherwise this is very soon going to be another has been place. read more

Swaraj - Mutton biryani with the three small pieces I had to dig out. - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the Saoji Chicken if you like spicy food and Veg Kolhapuri. The staff is friendly, attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. Kudos to Raj and his team. The ambiance of this restaurant is simply fantastic! The cozy atmosphere, soft lighting, and elegant decor depicting Indian culture I can't wait to come back again!! read more

Most authentic Maharashtrian food in East Bay! Their Saoji Mutton and Zunka was on point. Service was great. Piyush was amazing and so was Basundi! Sabudana wada was so fresh and Wada pav was pretty good! We went during lunch time when it was not crowded. Loved the ambience inside. I would go back there again and again!! read more

Excellent Food !! Excellent Service!! Excellent Ambience!! Love their amazing food!! Love to visit again and again!! read more

Spicy Maharastrian food. Service little slow but good. The ambiance is charming, adorned with vibrant decorations depicting various Maharashtrian festivals. A standout dish on the menu is the Sabudana vada. read more

Swaraj - Shrikand , veg kholapuri - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

Great tasting food! One of the few places in the bay area to have actual authentic maharashtrian flavors. We got pav bhaji, tava pulao, shev bhaji, kothimbir vadi, and sol kadhi and taak for drinks. Shev bhaji was amazing and what you'd expect in any Vidarbha restaurant in India. Service was also good. The decor is very tasteful with maharshtrian references. Will visit again. read more

Really delicious food! We had been going to the Santa Clara location for a while and very grateful that we have one in the east bay now. Authentic regional food! Every curry tastes different as it should. My family loves the fish. Bhakri was great. Vada pav was awesome! Sol kadhi was soul kadhi! Even the salad with the hint of fennel was refreshing. Owner is was around and checking into things. Very hands-on. Our service was great too. Mohan our server was very patient and friendly. The robot gliding around was fun too. Peaked my kid's interest. read more

Good Indian restaurant in the area. Food has variety and good. Prices are reasonable. Ambience is good. Service could be better. Floor can use some steam cleaning. Overall with robo severs, a must try place. read more

some dishes tasty, some just a bit bland, disappointed with the amount of mutton pieces provided, especially for the price. :( ordered few mutton dishes and it was the same case for all the dishes, biryani as well as two curries. read more

Lovers their food , service and cleanliness. The food was served hot and they did not make us wait read more

they served uncooked stuffed eggplant curry and is very pricey. Food is just ok. Piyush a sweet drink based on buttermilk and shrikhand is the only thing that's good. Basundi is very liquidy!! read more

Had dinner tonight for first time and it was amazing!! Authentic food that represents the region. We had a party of 9 (6 adults and three kids) and food and service both exceptional!! Raj the manager was so helpful and kind, The rice bhakari with the curries were so tasty! Highly recommend this place! read more

Good food, ambiance and Mohan was attentive! Our parents loved the food. Will visit again

Amazing maharashtrian food! Not customized for American taste! Vadapav and sol kadhi must try! Our server Mohan was great.. recommended less spicy dishes for kids! Definitely coming back! read more

We went to Swaraj and we're amazed. The food was amazing, two/three of us were sensitive to spice so the waiter (Mohan) recommended us with specific dishes where you could get the flavour without an overpowering kick. Mohan was excellent in conversation as well as education as to why Swaraj is similar, but different. It is specifically West Indian (Maharastra), where many mainstream Indian Restaurants are more northwestern. the food was outstanding and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for some good and different Indian food. Amazing food, service, and a neat setting, granted its somewhat in an in-between spot between Danville and San Ramon, it doesn't change the fact that it is most certainly worth a try. read more

One of the best Maharashtrian restaurants across any country including India.. the dishes are so authentic that I was reminded of of back home.. true tribute to maharastriam food and maharashtrian cuisine.. the owner and chef (same guy) makes sure to come to eveylry table and take feedback. Awesome chap and great restaurant. The staff was very cordial and the service always also very good. The ambiance of the restaurant has a very maharastrian feel to it and looks very good. This is my new favorite indian restaurant in East Bay. read more

The food overall was really good. All the dishes were cooked good and were delicious. The service was even better. Our server, Madan, gave good suggestions and was helped us with our food choices. Not only that, the whole setting and decor of the restaurant was amazing. Many unique and authentic banners decorated the walls and it was very comfy. read more

Swaraj is an Indian restaurant that introduces the delicious cuisine of the 'Konkan' coast to the south of the city of Mumbai, with its focus on coconut based seafood delicacies. It also features dishes native to the Indian Marathi community from the State of Maharashtra, India whose capital is the city of Mumbai. From the favorite Sabudana vada appetizer (fritters made with spiced tapioca pearls) to simple Varan Bhath (daal w rice) and the fish fry, as well as the delicious Kolhapuri goat meat curry with jowar bhakri or chapatti and the 'sol kadi' drink ( a unique tangy drink of Konkan made with coconut milk and sour plums indigenous to the region) my family enjoyed the experience that took us on a journey to the food we grew up eating. A unique cuisine not to be found in the general Indian restaurant. The ambience and decor pays homage to the history of the region and in its eminence in the history of the struggle for freedom of India since the 16th century AD. The music was Bollywood old favorites which we all enjoyed, the addition of music local to the region in the near future will make it a total Maharashtrian experience. Highly recommend a visit to this lovely restaurant serving delicious food of the state of Maharashtra India. read more

We had a great experience at this restaurant. This was our first time visiting the restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised by the food quality and the hospitality of the staff, especially Mohan and Raj. Everything from ambiance, food and service was awesome about this place. The spice level was so much like real Maharashtra. The sabudana vada was so far the best that I had in Bay Area. It brought back old memories from Pune. Its one of the mist go to places in San Ramon. read more

We have been here to this place couple of times. They don't disappointment anytime. May it be service, food or the environment around it is five star. Just a note, food is spicy so be ready for that. I love the strong spicy flavors. I have not tried all the recipes but I am sure anything you order will meet your expectations. Service is awesome too. You will feel at home. Most of the Indian restaurants these days are in chaos. This place is well managed. I had a chat with owner a very humble and a great chef. Hope team Swaraj keep serving delicious food and maintain quality and reputation. Thank you for serving San Ramon. read more