Rutba Indian kitchen

Rutba is so good! We always have a wonderful experience here and enjoy coming often. Service is also often great. Some of our favorites include the tikka masala, paneer bhatura, garlic naan, house curry, chilli milli gobhi, veg pakora, chicken khati roll, and many of the cocktails are great! They recently changed their menu which we were worried about but it seems to be mostly additions rather than taking stuff away. The raita is also the best I’ve ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a great experience here! Everything was delicious and reasonably priced. Our server, Kourtney, was outstanding. She was very sweet, attentive, and gave us awesome recommendations. We'll definitely be visiting again!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

We just had a wonderful dinner, the food was amazing and rich in flavor and presentation. Our server, Kourtney was pleasant, professional and went above and beyond the call to provide top notch service. A compliment to a classy dining experience. You will be impressed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love Rutba! It’s a great experience every time. The food, service, vibes are all outstanding. The space is clean and beautifully decorated. Kourtney served us most recently and was very kind and attentive. We recommend Rutba to all of our friends!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tikka Masala

Food was excellent. Our waitress Leanne was friendly and attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Samosa, Lamb Rogan Josh \u0026 Garlic Naan

I was seriously impressed by this place. Food, service speed, and prices were all excellent. Nice mocktail selection and good interior design too. The chaat was particularly good and a massive portion as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful setting and great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tikka Masala, Salad

Best Indian food in Richmond! I’ve tried them all and this is the best! Not only that, but the staff is so friendly and the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ate here for the first time and it’s our new favorite restaurant. Everything was so clean, the food was excellent, and the service was impeccable. The best Indian food I’ve had and the best old fashioned I’ve ever had. I 100% would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a lovely dining experience! The service was awesome, especially John and Kourtney - the food was incredible and I would highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kourtney was amazing! The food, atmosphere, and service were incredible - can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best of everything. The manager is wonderful and remembers me every time I come. The lamb chops are AMAZING- flavorful and tender. Everyone here has been nice and the service is AMAZING! What a wonderful experience. I drive 30 minutes to eat here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We came after hearing rave reviews about this place. I want to preface this by saying that I grew up in the most heavily Indian American populated area of the country, which shapes my perspective. Is the food here good? For this area, yes. Did I personally find it phenomenal as others have said? Honestly, no.

The space is beautifully decorated, clean, and thoughtfully laid out. The service is attentive and welcoming. We came for lunch and ordered the lamb roganjosh and the vind’alho. We chose the lentil soup, and with naan and basmati rice included, it is an excellent value and more than enough food for the price.

Everything tasted fine, but the flavors could have been better balanced. The lamb leaned sour, and the vind’alho leaned salty. A better harmony of spices would have elevated both dishes.

One issue we were not pleased with was pricing transparency. One dish was line item charged at a higher price than what was listed on the physical menu, which itself was higher than the price posted online. I understand that online prices are not always current, but customers should not be charged more than the price shown on the menu presented at the restaurant. That feels like deceptive pricing. We chose not to press the issue since our waitress was already handling a difficult table, and we did not want to make her shift more stressful.

My husband and I have visited on three different occasions, and EACH time we’ve left so impressed. Tonight, we sat at the bar and Farouk rolled out the red carpet for us. Attentive service, amazing recommendations, and 5 star customer experience. This is on date night rotation!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I visited today for lunch with some friends and we were all impressed with the service, decor, and absolutely delcious food! I sincerely cannot wait to return and try more menu items! I highly recommend this new Midlothian restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5