Because of poor service tonight, we will not be back. We love Indian food and think the oven has good food. Although the hostess was rude from the beginning. Felt as though we inconvenienced her to place an order to go. She was condescending in conversation and double charged us more than once. Poor service from the hostess ruined our experience. Not worth returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Marne Boardman
I want to thank all of your staff for being so professional when my group didn't know you closed at 9 instead of 10pm! We planned to have our late night meeting there, and even though you were closed, you let us finish it out. I am so very sorry we read the closing time wrong, but thank you for remaining professional (although we would have totally understood if you kindly kicked us out lol) Staff is top notch!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mama
We love The Oven amd couldn't wait to have the Muligatawny Soup and bread. We ordered that amd so much more! The Chana Masala is so good. We also order the mixed appetizer and I would recommend. The food was good, I felt the soup wasn't up to the usual level, but was still good. We visited the East location and although the service is not bad, I don't feel it is ever quite up to the service I receive downtown. That being said, I will always return and encourage others to visit either location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Katelyn Love
We ordered takeout for my husbands birthday, we generally eat here a few times a year for special occasions, and upon getting home and eating the soup I pulled a clothing tag of some kind out of it! Had the words ‘made in’, ‘cotton’ and ‘polyester’. Disgusting.
We called to let them know and I was appalled at how nonchalant they were about it ‘could have been from our linen towels’. They only offered us to come in for new soup or a free soup on our next order. To be honest, we don’t eat there often enough-I have zero confidence that they’ll even remember our name next time, if there even is one.
Sift through your soup if you ever eat there.
Vernon
We were rushed out of there on New Year's eve, wanted to clear everyone out and get more people in. We drove all the way from Omaha just for Indian Oven. We do like this location very much because we dont have to look for a parking spot. The food was spot on and very good as always. The lamb I had was very good and my wife loved her dish as well, my son had the Tandoori mixed grill and that was his first experience with Indian cuisine. They could do a better job not rushing everyone out. I actually wanted to get dessert and they did not offer super disappointing.
Thomas
We really had an outstanding meal that was well prepared and presented! The drinks were likewise wonderful and very creative!
Brandon Collins
Food is amazing. If you’re eating in, highly recommend. Wouldn’t advise doing take out though. What restaurant in 2026 doesn’t have online ordering? Your ONLY option is to call. And every time I’ve done take out, you have to call over and over before someone answers. If you want takeout Indian you’re better off going to Kripa, where the food is as good, but they make it faster and you can order online.
Food: 5
Service: 3
Bethany Svoboda
We ordered two portions of the Thali with our friends. It was delightful! The ability to try a variety of dishes was great; the mango chutney and chicken portion being my favorite. This location seems to have a little more space than the one downtown. It was unfortunate that they do not have a baby changing station in the ladies bathroom, which caused me to have to go out to the cold vehicle in the dark.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Grace
Our server was great, food was delicious, and cocktails made by Chad were the absolute best
Aimee S
Always amazing food, service, and atmosphere. Soooo Delicious!!
Always a favorite father/daughter getaway meal! We appreciate the great service The Oven always provides as well as very knowledgeable staff to assist with any menu questions or dietary needs. The environment of The Oven is also inviting and quiet to enjoy your meal and conversation to those you brought with you. Lastly, I love the menu here and have always walked away with satisfaction that we chose to visit again! Keep up the great work, and thanks for being in South Lincoln!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Epp
What’s happened to the Oven East? We have ordered for years and lately multiple times but the food simply does not get better. The whole Tandoori chicken was tiny, always overcooked and dry. Garlic naan delivered cold and tasteless. The only consistent dish is the mulligatawna soup, The restaurant is tired, energy less, and another sad example of the Lincoln food scene.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Mike Bstreet
Fantastic food great aervice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lokesh Antil
This is 0 star in everything
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David
The one here and the one in the haymarket area are always wonderful and whatever you order. You will have leftovers. Portions are very big
Because of poor service tonight, we will not be back. We love Indian food and think the oven has good food. Although the hostess was rude from the beginning. Felt as though we inconvenienced her to place an order to go. She was condescending in conversation and double charged us more than once. Poor service from the hostess ruined our experience. Not worth returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
I want to thank all of your staff for being so professional when my group didn't know you closed at 9 instead of 10pm! We planned to have our late night meeting there, and even though you were closed, you let us finish it out. I am so very sorry we read the closing time wrong, but thank you for remaining professional (although we would have totally understood if you kindly kicked us out lol) Staff is top notch!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love The Oven amd couldn't wait to have the Muligatawny Soup and bread. We ordered that amd so much more! The Chana Masala is so good. We also order the mixed appetizer and I would recommend. The food was good, I felt the soup wasn't up to the usual level, but was still good. We visited the East location and although the service is not bad, I don't feel it is ever quite up to the service I receive downtown. That being said, I will always return and encourage others to visit either location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
We ordered takeout for my husbands birthday, we generally eat here a few times a year for special occasions, and upon getting home and eating the soup I pulled a clothing tag of some kind out of it! Had the words ‘made in’, ‘cotton’ and ‘polyester’. Disgusting. We called to let them know and I was appalled at how nonchalant they were about it ‘could have been from our linen towels’. They only offered us to come in for new soup or a free soup on our next order. To be honest, we don’t eat there often enough-I have zero confidence that they’ll even remember our name next time, if there even is one. Sift through your soup if you ever eat there.
We were rushed out of there on New Year's eve, wanted to clear everyone out and get more people in. We drove all the way from Omaha just for Indian Oven. We do like this location very much because we dont have to look for a parking spot. The food was spot on and very good as always. The lamb I had was very good and my wife loved her dish as well, my son had the Tandoori mixed grill and that was his first experience with Indian cuisine. They could do a better job not rushing everyone out. I actually wanted to get dessert and they did not offer super disappointing.
We really had an outstanding meal that was well prepared and presented! The drinks were likewise wonderful and very creative!
Food is amazing. If you’re eating in, highly recommend. Wouldn’t advise doing take out though. What restaurant in 2026 doesn’t have online ordering? Your ONLY option is to call. And every time I’ve done take out, you have to call over and over before someone answers. If you want takeout Indian you’re better off going to Kripa, where the food is as good, but they make it faster and you can order online.
Food: 5
Service: 3
We ordered two portions of the Thali with our friends. It was delightful! The ability to try a variety of dishes was great; the mango chutney and chicken portion being my favorite. This location seems to have a little more space than the one downtown. It was unfortunate that they do not have a baby changing station in the ladies bathroom, which caused me to have to go out to the cold vehicle in the dark.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Our server was great, food was delicious, and cocktails made by Chad were the absolute best
Always amazing food, service, and atmosphere. Soooo Delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Always a favorite father/daughter getaway meal! We appreciate the great service The Oven always provides as well as very knowledgeable staff to assist with any menu questions or dietary needs. The environment of The Oven is also inviting and quiet to enjoy your meal and conversation to those you brought with you. Lastly, I love the menu here and have always walked away with satisfaction that we chose to visit again! Keep up the great work, and thanks for being in South Lincoln!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What’s happened to the Oven East? We have ordered for years and lately multiple times but the food simply does not get better. The whole Tandoori chicken was tiny, always overcooked and dry. Garlic naan delivered cold and tasteless. The only consistent dish is the mulligatawna soup, The restaurant is tired, energy less, and another sad example of the Lincoln food scene.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Fantastic food great aervice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is 0 star in everything
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The one here and the one in the haymarket area are always wonderful and whatever you order. You will have leftovers. Portions are very big
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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