We had to try Nirvana Indian Bistro in Bryn Mawr, PA. this afternoon (3/24/24) which just opened not too long ago. The food was so delicious if I may say. The restaurant is pretty upscale and classy. ❤️❤️❤️ We loved it and we told them that we’re gonna come back. We ordered vegetable samosa, Chana Saag, and Curry Goat. I rate this Nirvana Indian Bistro a 5 out of 5. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The quality of the food was superb! ❤️???The server was excellent too. ??Thank you for your hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian C.
Our corner bar, Tip O'Learys, closed years ago and we have been waiting for something to take its place. I was excited when I saw the work being done on the building and happy to see Nirvana Indian Bistro open their doors a few weeks ago. They removed the booths from the front windows and replaced them with tables, updated the bathrooms, and cut the bar in half to make the front end the hostess station, the back half appears to be storage. I don't eat a lot of Indian food but do love Chicken Tikka Masala. They have 7 levels of spice from mild to very spicy. I went with Indian spicy which is the 5th hottest and didn't break a sweat. I'll go with one of the hotter choices next time. Came with rice and I got the Peshwari Naan. Everything was tasty and the servers were very friendly, I'll definitely be back and see if I can break a sweat next time.
Cherna S
Lamb chops are delicious !
Jessica Cramer
Delicious food and very good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annie McMahon
I ordered from this location on Grubhub having had the German Ave location. The food had no flavor and couldn’t have been more different than the other location. I’m upset we spent almost $60 for a flavorless dinner neither of us ended up eating.
Harish Nagabhairava
It’s very hard to find a fine dining Indian RestaurantWith a bar I love the food and atmosphere I would give a five star for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yasmine Shrestha
Met our expectations of being the best Indian restaurant in Philadelphia. I was craving for good Indian cuisine and the food here fulfilled it, took me back to my days in India.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala Vegan, Chicken Biryani, Chili Paneer, Gulab Jamun, Roti
Namita Chhantyal
The ambiance was inviting with warm lighting and traditional decor, creating a cozy atmosphere. The service was attentive and friendly, with staff members eager to accommodate our needs. As for the food quality, it was exceptional. Each dish was bursting with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection, showcasing the chef's expertise. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience that I would highly recommend.
So so so happy this place opened - this is far and away some of the best food I’ve tasted in this area. Saw this place was opening a new location in Bryn Mawr & was really excited to try itWe moved here from NYC and we were so bummed w/ the options - this place immediately tops the list of places we’ve tried.We got tandoori & saag - literally so ridiculously tasty. Look at the color on the tandoori ! We also got some machurian & vegetable pakora which were deliciousDietary restrictions: Vegetarian & vegan options
I am obsessed with the food here!!! I have tried the food at the Lafayette Hill location and was pleasantly surprised by the authentic food! The new Bryn Mawr location is very convenient for me and I will definitely be visiting often. As a South Indian, I love the Goat Chettinad as it tastes so authentic and reminds me of home. The Lamb Chops are also yummy. The staff is kind and they even gave me a rice pudding on the house - which was amazing might I add! My only issues with the place are the prices and ambiance. Being from the Bay Area California, I am used to Indian/Chettinad restaurants with high prices, but I feel the prices here are slightly excessive. Additionally, the vibe of the restaurant is quite formal, which is not really an issue, more of a personal preference. Since there are already two moderately fancy Indian restaurants within 0.5 miles of this one, it would be nice if Nirvana could have a more casual atmosphere to set it apart from the others, but that is just my opinion. This place is on my list of "good food cravings." Overall, I would recommend giving this restaurant a try!!!! The food is super great and the service is excellent!
Michael P. Boscaino
Dinner was delicious, staff was friendly, great atmosphere. Love it every time!
Tina Ballard
Great food and good service
Heather Roth
The food was delicious and they accommodated my level of spice (which is minimal).
We had to try Nirvana Indian Bistro in Bryn Mawr, PA. this afternoon (3/24/24) which just opened not too long ago. The food was so delicious if I may say. The restaurant is pretty upscale and classy. ❤️❤️❤️ We loved it and we told them that we’re gonna come back. We ordered vegetable samosa, Chana Saag, and Curry Goat. I rate this Nirvana Indian Bistro a 5 out of 5. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The quality of the food was superb! ❤️???The server was excellent too. ??Thank you for your hospitality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our corner bar, Tip O'Learys, closed years ago and we have been waiting for something to take its place. I was excited when I saw the work being done on the building and happy to see Nirvana Indian Bistro open their doors a few weeks ago. They removed the booths from the front windows and replaced them with tables, updated the bathrooms, and cut the bar in half to make the front end the hostess station, the back half appears to be storage. I don't eat a lot of Indian food but do love Chicken Tikka Masala. They have 7 levels of spice from mild to very spicy. I went with Indian spicy which is the 5th hottest and didn't break a sweat. I'll go with one of the hotter choices next time. Came with rice and I got the Peshwari Naan. Everything was tasty and the servers were very friendly, I'll definitely be back and see if I can break a sweat next time.
Lamb chops are delicious !
Delicious food and very good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered from this location on Grubhub having had the German Ave location. The food had no flavor and couldn’t have been more different than the other location. I’m upset we spent almost $60 for a flavorless dinner neither of us ended up eating.
It’s very hard to find a fine dining Indian RestaurantWith a bar I love the food and atmosphere I would give a five star for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Met our expectations of being the best Indian restaurant in Philadelphia. I was craving for good Indian cuisine and the food here fulfilled it, took me back to my days in India.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala Vegan, Chicken Biryani, Chili Paneer, Gulab Jamun, Roti
The ambiance was inviting with warm lighting and traditional decor, creating a cozy atmosphere. The service was attentive and friendly, with staff members eager to accommodate our needs. As for the food quality, it was exceptional. Each dish was bursting with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection, showcasing the chef's expertise. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience that I would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chili Chicken, Chicken Biryani, Gulab Jamun, Goat Vindaloo, Chicken Wings, Roti
So so so happy this place opened - this is far and away some of the best food I’ve tasted in this area. Saw this place was opening a new location in Bryn Mawr & was really excited to try itWe moved here from NYC and we were so bummed w/ the options - this place immediately tops the list of places we’ve tried.We got tandoori & saag - literally so ridiculously tasty. Look at the color on the tandoori ! We also got some machurian & vegetable pakora which were deliciousDietary restrictions: Vegetarian & vegan options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Now Best indain restaurant in Bryn Mawr ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I am obsessed with the food here!!! I have tried the food at the Lafayette Hill location and was pleasantly surprised by the authentic food! The new Bryn Mawr location is very convenient for me and I will definitely be visiting often. As a South Indian, I love the Goat Chettinad as it tastes so authentic and reminds me of home. The Lamb Chops are also yummy. The staff is kind and they even gave me a rice pudding on the house - which was amazing might I add! My only issues with the place are the prices and ambiance. Being from the Bay Area California, I am used to Indian/Chettinad restaurants with high prices, but I feel the prices here are slightly excessive. Additionally, the vibe of the restaurant is quite formal, which is not really an issue, more of a personal preference. Since there are already two moderately fancy Indian restaurants within 0.5 miles of this one, it would be nice if Nirvana could have a more casual atmosphere to set it apart from the others, but that is just my opinion. This place is on my list of "good food cravings." Overall, I would recommend giving this restaurant a try!!!! The food is super great and the service is excellent!
Dinner was delicious, staff was friendly, great atmosphere. Love it every time!
Great food and good service
The food was delicious and they accommodated my level of spice (which is minimal).