Royal Indian Bistro
3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89103
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Address :
3700 W Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV, 89103 - Phone (702) 777-2277
- Website https://www.royalindiavegas.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Valet, Garage, Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Quiet
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Indian food has gained reputation all over the world especially in the United States. You can find many places serving the appetizing Indian food across all major cities in the US. India is a diverse country with different food culture originated from different parts of the country. While the Northern region boasts tandoori dishes and korma offering royal taste, the Western Ghats offers sea foods that is made in naturally sweet tender coconut milk. The South Indian food servers a quality of different dishes made from rice accompanied with spicy chutneys, curries and famous sambhar. Also, the Indian sweets are a delight to relish. If you ever want to have a burst of sugar syrup in mouth, don't forget to try few Bengali Sweets. Be it spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, you can find everything in the Indian cuisine. Be assured that the melody of spices will surely bring delight to you.
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London S.
Visited Royal India Bistro an hour ago with my girlfriend and wanted to give this restaurant a review straight away. Our host Rahul was really polite and helpful, the service too is impeccable! .The chef cooked a dish for me that wasn't on the menu and it came out fantastic. Ive visited a handful of Indian Restaurants in Vegas and this is the best so far. Thank you for our wonderful meal!
(5)gail s.
Pretty standard Indian fare - not great. The raita was soupy and flavorless. We ate here with a coupon associated with the Penn and Teller show. I think that is the only reason why this place stays open. So how do they GET you - their rice is $9.00! Yes, $9.00. I will never return. RIP-OFF!
(2)Emily M.
We always sit at the bar in the front before going into dinner because Fabiola makes wonderful handcrafted cocktails! We try something new every time and are always pleasantly surprised. It is a great way to start the evening.
(5)Christina K.
Great food, great service. Try the Lamb Rogan Josh if you want something you won't find anywhere else.
(5)S T.
They had lots of selections so I really didn't have to try everything. I liked most of the dishes I tried.
(4)Owietus M.
enjoy eating here every time I stay at the Rio. the mango lassi is fresh & the best I have ever had. the lunch buffet is always fresh and many options. the food is excellent in taste and great salad options. restaurant has nice decor.
(4)Nancy E.
Eating here was a terrible experience. The food was okay, but the service was a nightmare. We only had 7 people in our party, but they acted like we were an unwieldy large group. They forgot some of our dishes and beverages, even after being reminded several times. The management was rude when we tried to address the problem. Additionally, the plain rice is outrageously expensive and they tricked us into ordering far more than we needed. Save yourself the headache and find somewhere else to eat.
(1)Peter K.
What a great find at the Rio Hotel. Not a fan of buffets. Atmosphere was wonderful; didn't hear the slot machines. Quite, elegant atmosphere. Service was warm and friendly. Genuine. Food was more than adequate. Friend and I could have split the meal sampler. Couldn't finish all the wonderful dishes. They didn't all taste the same. Great spices and fresh. Next time in LV, a definite go again.
(5)James S.
This place has gr8 food, service and ambience. Hearty vegetarian as well as meat dishes. Pricey because of prime location but you get nice portions and a classy place. Buffet is first rate too. Try the okra Marsala or any lamb dish.
(4)Joshua S.
The lunch buffet is ok. The tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala and naan are good. The rest of the buffet was either dying in the chafing dish or not very appetizing. The yogurt curry was sour, the saag was desiccated and the salad looked a bit on the dead side. But for $14.95 in Vegas, having enough good dishes to fill you up is passable.
(3)Crista T.
Try it out.
(3)Chuck F.
After a horribly disappointing week of dining we found this gem tucked away inside the rio we arrived just in time for the lunch buffet it was the food highlight of our trip! Everything was full of flavor and wonderfully prepared! The staff was amazingly friendly can't wait to go back our next trip to Vegas!
(5)Tony C.
Really good chicken tikka masala. Excellent vegetable samosa Also ordered vegetable masala and the bindi masala. Great service and delicious food.
(5)Dolly P.
Very Disappointed We read about this place in a Huffington Post article as rated top four Indian restaurants in the world and decided to go there. In my opinion it falls below even the worst Indian restaurants in the Bay Area. There was a lunch buffet and the food choices were very limited. Stale salad, stale Gajjar halwa, uncooked rice, powdery Gulaab jambun. For vegetarian choices they had channa masala in onion gravy and mixed vegetables in creamy gravy. I decided to order from the menu but all choices had only one of those two gravies. I came away hungry and ate out.
(1)Mekhala E.
The food here is very average. We were in Rio for a show and had some time and appetite to kill. We had plans to stuff our faces with late night desserts so we were looking for a place to get some small plates. Since there aren't many options in Rio other than the buffets, we decided to go to Royal India. We got the samosa chat, chicken tikka (the kabob) and paneer kabob's. I'm sorry to say but all these dishes were very mediocre, the chicken and paneer lacked salt or flavor. The Service was very good, our server was very attentive and wonderful overall but the food just did not do it for us.
(2)Katie H.
This was the best meal we had in Vegas! The service wasn't exceptional... We had a travelzoo coupon and service tends to be mediocre when using those. The atmosphere was great and the food was by far the best in it's cuisine that I've ever had!
(5)Christopher K.
The food is below average, especially the tandoori chicken. The prices are outrageous for Indian food and things that are usually included, such as chutneys, cost a few dollars. A small bowl of rice is $9, which is an excessive mark up. TLDR: The food is below average, but the prices are extraordinary.
(2)Michael K.
You don't see a lot of Indian restaurants in casino's these days. Or any day as a matter of fact. Royal may be the only one that I can think of at the top of my head. I bought a coupon for this place and decided to check it out. Royal at the Rio hotel is located on an obscure corner of the casino, so just keep asking around, and I'm sure you will find it. Once you do, you will notice that this is a really impressive looking Indian restaurant. High ceilings, great decor, the whole shebangabang. After sitting down, I ordered my food, and waited. Shortly after ordering, I was given a complimentary papadum, a sort of cracker that was made from chickpea flour, with a couple of dipping sauces. This was nice, as I never had this before, and quite nice. I liked the tamarind dipping sauce, but didn't care too much for the green mint one. The Vegetarian Thali platter then came out. It was basically a sampling of some of their vegetarian dishes, a side of rice, dessert, and a naan, cut into quarters. When reading the menu, it sounds like more than what actually comes out. The naan was really good, and I do like my naan a little bit more on the "toastier" side. The flavors, I think, were all there, but I would consider it to be a more conservative approach to Indian food. And that is understandable considering that they cater to a lot of people from all over the world. But, at $30 for a plate of vegetarian food... there can be better value located elsewhere on the menu. The table next to me ordered the Royal Surf and Turf, and after seeing that, I should have paid the extra $2 instead. The service here was on point. The hostess was friendly and helped me with a lot of my questions. The server was good at anticipating my needs. If you are craving some Indian food, and don't have a car rental, and don't know anyone in Vegas who can drive you around, and stay at the Rio.. well, you have Royal. Your paying casino prices for the food, but that is to be expected.
(3)Monique C.
On a staycation at the Rio!! Staff here is GREAT! Ann is terrific. And I have had a few different Indian places and there lunch buffet is superb. The chicken masala is to die for!!! Love it!
(5)Eric E.
Delicious food. We ordered the Chicken Thali and Saag Paneer for dinner. Everything was tasty, we loved the generous portion sizes. Anna was a good server. Our bartender and host were also great. We'll return here on our next visit to Las Vegas.
(5)Sunny C.
Had their lunch buffet and at first was skeptical but it was awesome. Over all the place had great food and the staff were very gracious. Wouldn't say it's to die for but really really good...
(4)Christine R.
I love this place. Every gearbox come to the Rio for a convention and I make a point of eating here at least once. The food is FANTASTIC and there is always excellent service.
(5)Ranjit C.
I am a trucker from Stockton California, driving through Las Vegas NV, as I was coming from Seattle WA going to Phoenix AZ. As I am pure 100% vegetarian I decided to stop by for dinner at Royal Indian Bistro, and I ordered Paneer Pokara,Saag Paneer, and Garlic Naan and Punjabi style Salted Lassi so the food was very delicious and the service was very wonderful by the waiter Aman. As I have traveled around many places this was the best of all I have been to. I recommend my friends and family when stopping by at Las Vegas NV to eat at this location Royal Indian Bistro for sure. The price is worth the food. As traveling through again I will definitely stop at Royal Indian Bistro as my first choice.Once again I recommend this place highly to everyone to stop by and eat.
(5)Shelbi G.
I've been to a few India food places in Seattle that are little wholes in the wall and all of them have been really good. I've seen the reviews about this place and decided to take a chance on it. I have to say while the service was nice, I didn't enjoy the food. Granted we are in vegas and the prices are sky high here, but for a small bowl of curry that I got here for the price that I paid, I could of gotten the same bowl with a side of rice and nan for that price back home. With that, to each their own. All I know if you like India food just take a chance. You might have a different experience from me.
(2)Celes C.
It was over priced and not even better than any of the reasonably priced ones. I ate half of my dish and when i asked them to box my other half, they took the left over and never came out with it. When I asked them what happened to it, they gave me something... just so i came home to find it wasn't lamb sag which i had, but tofu sag, which is much much cheaper than lamb. pissed. now i know why there weren't any one there other than us.
(1)Robert M.
My colleague and I have eaten at the Royal Indian Bistro in the Rio twice on business trips. Each time the service was outstanding, the food delicious and ambiance refined. We eat a plant based food regime and they accommodated us perfectly. Our guests who were more wide ranging in their choices were completely satisfied with their dishes. Fabiola, the head bartender/hostess was fabulous! She remembered us and our wine order from the first time we were there which was amazing in an of itself. She is knowledgeable, personable and had great joining skills. We loved her. I have been going to Las Vegas on business for years and have eaten at numerous first class restaurants. This is one of my current favorites!
(5)Kla S.
Really nice staff, good food, & good price. What else can you ask for ? :D not too busy cause its such a hidden spot
(5)David D.
Best palace to eat indian authentic food in Vegas with excellent service of server today I try chicken tikka masala & royal surf & turf with garlic naan amazing food wonderful service I like this palace I will be come back
(5)Norm K.
I went to the Royal India Bistro for the lunch buffet today. Lunch was very good and service was excellent. I was the first person here at about 11:30 but several tables were occupied before I left. The server asked me for my drink order. I got tap water which. She then said they had a buffet and I replied that was the reason I was there. She gestured for me to go ahead and start and she'd get my naan. The buffet is small by comparison to other Indian buffets in town. There are 8 hot dishes, some salad, and achaar. It was a good enough choice and the good taste of the food made up for the limited selection. The naan was buttered generously and was a welcome addition to the meal. For my first trip, I got chicken tikka masala, malai kofta, and some basmati rice. The thing I noticed about all of their dishes was they all had a nice spicy flavor. It's not overpowering for people who like mild food but it had a definite tang and it was not just one dish but all of them. It was the first time I know that I had malai kofta and it was really a treat! The last thing was the vegetable pakora. This was a bit disappointing. I didn't read the full description because I know what it is. The only vegetable I could see/taste was potato. It seemed more like it was a pakora made from bread stuffing and some potato. For the second plate, I had aloo matar, daal maharani, and curry chicken. The aloo matar and curry chicken were good. The daal was OK. The sign said spicy lentils but this was the only dish that was lacking in spice. There were some beans mixed in the daal, too. For dessert I got some rice pudding and some carrot pudding. The rice pudding was not labeled as kheer and it had a lot of liquid with less rice unlike kheer or rice puddings I've had before. The carrot pudding, on the other hand, was very thick and unlike the carrot puddings I've had elsewhere. Both puddings were very good--I'm not criticizing them but merely pointing out the different preparation. I wish I had seen the achaar at the beginning of my meal. I didn't think it would be as tasty with dessert! Service as I said was very good. When I went for my second plate, my dirty plate was removed and my water glass refilled. The server was very pleasant. The room is quite nice and it was very quiet. The price is just over $16 including tax. For the limited selection, it's higher than most places. Also, you have to park and walk your way through the casino to get there and it's right in the middle, halfway between either garage. Still, I won't hesitate to stop here and I think I'll try it for dinner some evening.
(3)Jenni W.
A great experience! I had wonderful service that was only matched by exquisite cuisine! I ordered the non-vegetarian thali at my servers recommendation, and I am so happy I did! The tandoori chicken, saag paneer, yellow daal, butter chicken, etc. (I know I have some mis-spellings here) were great. You are started off with a tasty Paddum and two chutneys and finished with a satisfying and attentive experience. I eat a lot of Northern and Indian food in my hometown - Houston - and this certainly compares.
(5)Claudine T.
We were pleasantly surprised. Great ambiance, good food... actually it was great. The lamb chop masalla was just delish!!
(5)Tu Anh T.
Formerly known as Gaylord, Royal India Bistro can be found in the exact same place as it was before inside the Rio Casino. With the same owner and almost the same menu, the interior of this place is now more sophisticated, plush and cozy with spacious booths lining around the walls of the restaurant. I remembered fondly from my past visits, as this was my favorite Indian restaurant in Las Vegas, the delicious and creamy "korma" entrees. Be it chicken, lamb, or vegetable, korma is always amazing on top of fluffy basmati rice. There is no words to describe the taste and the feeling of the first few spoonful of lamb korma and rice. Really, you just have to experience it. Indian food just isn't the same after tasting this item because you'll want to come back, again and again, for more of this delicious and heavenly korma curry. I don't know if I can ever order anything else on the menu here - I'm too spoiled by this item and I'll just want what I love, over and over again. Sure, they have really great curry and chicken tandoori, creamy spinach, cauliflower and carrots. But addiction has its limit as my tummy is only limited in space. THE items to get here, if you ever come here, is the korma (lamb, chicken or vegetable), creamy spinach and cauliflower. Trust me. You will not be disappointed. This has to be the BEST Indian restaurant in Las Vegas. That is all.
(5)John B.
Our waitress, Jazmin, was fabulous. She made some great suggestions after listening carefully to us about what we liked. We had the fire naan, lamb rogan josh, and the vegetable korma. Let's just say that we stuffed ourselves with fantastic tasting food. If you are wondering where this restaurant is, you will find it in the Rio casino area.
(5)Mike C.
I've only had Indian food a handful of times in my life but this place was good. I don't have anything bad to say about it. For appetizers the Garlic Naan Bread, Bhaji onion ring type dish and the Vegetable Samsoa are all worth getting. For main courses the Chicken Tikka Masala & Shrimp Vindaloo were both very good too. I would have to try some other places before I could compare it but I definitely recommend trying this place for yourself. Service & Food both solid.
(4)Shruti K.
Very average Indian food. Their daal is good and the naan is delicious. It's absolutely fresh, crispy and is full of flavor. Everything else on the menu was a miss for me. Lacked flavors! The service is good and the place looks renovated and new. The deserts are served cold but if u request them they will be happy to heat up the gulab jamun and halwa. If you are really craving Indian food and want to give it a shot try their buffet. I will definitely not recommend this place for dinner. Save ur money. The buffet is $14 + tax +tip and all you can eat!
(2)Ms R.
We went to the Royal as a special Mother's Day treat for dinner around 7pm. The reason I waited several weeks to write this review is because I wanted to try out a couple more India restaurants and see if the food and service was average or above par for Las Vegas India restaurants. I'm sorry to say it was below par, so believe the reviews that you read about it. Ambiance: The restaurant was beautiful inside and out. The tables looked nice but the booth seats felt old. It is set up to look like an upper scale quality restaurant, I'm guessing in order to justify the pricing. Service: The service was adequate but the food came out backwards. Our soup and bread basket came last, about 15 minutes after the food, and food was served after thirty minutes, lukewarm not hot. The bartender/hostess was also very pushy about alcoholic drinks. We were asked no less than five times if we wanted an alcoholic beverage. We told them repeatedly that I was diabetic so NO, and my son was driving so NO. Food: We ordered sparkling water, flavored ice tea and water for beverages. We ordered Chicken Lemon Soup ($8) which was delicious but served barely warm. We also had a Bread Basket ($12) which was served last after we had almost finished eating. I ordered the Lamb Chop Marsala ($30) and my son ordered the Prawn Vindaloo ($27). My Lamb Chops were very small, very few and almost cold. Not enough for one person let alone sharing with two. They had little to no flavor and were served first, so I was the only one with food in front of me for about 10 minutes. I shared my dish with my son. Then his Prawns came out. There were about 8-10 large size prawns so this was a pretty good serving. We shared this dish also. The Prawns were delicious but also served barely warm. The entire dinner was priced at $109 for two people and definitely was not worth it. I didn't complain because this was only my second visit to an Indian restaurant. I thought perhaps that was the way Indian food is served - barely warmed. My son, who is an Indian food fan, said afterwards that the food should be hot and flavorful. We received neither for this dinner. To be fair, we only ate here once and only had a couple of dishes so maybe their other servings are better. But we'll never find out because we will not be back.
(2)R D.
High end Indian restaurant in Vegas.. Service and food was awesome even though we went during the WSOP time. Royal India Cocktail with Sea Bass was good. Will be back soon !!
(5)Simon S.
Expect a lot, prepare to be disappointed! For the price point im paying i seriously expect that you have everything in stock and ready. We sat for 10mins in an empty restaurant before being served by someone who didnt write down our order. So when the food arrived i had to get up and find a waiter to see where a missing time was. On top of that, they forgot the rice which i clearly ordered and he even made a point that it was extra and that it was enough for two. The food itself was okay until 2-3 hours later i felt like i was having a colonic irrigation. I dont recommend this place for value. 2 of us with no drinks was $96!! I have local places in LA i got to that is a fraction of the price and way better service.
(2)Sam S.
I found royal india after i was in town for a conference and was staying at the rio hotel in las vegas. Let me first off tell you how excited i was to find a nice sit down indian restaurant. I had never had indian food before and decided to give this place a try and let me tell you how happy i am that i did. I walked into the restaurant to see such amazing decor (the two large wooden elephants are breathtaking) and a fully stocked bar. I was immediately escorted to my table ( which was extra comfy) and my server came with a basket of Lentil flour cakes ( which were DELICIOUS!) and cup of water. I met my waiter Daman who was very easy to talk to and really helpful and patient when he was explaining to me the different dishes they had. I was a bit lost since i do not normally choose indian cuisine so i let him decide what dishes i should get. And i am so thankful that i did. He recommended i get the Samosa chat as an appetizer , which was this crunchy potato filled dish paired with a tamarind sauce and mint sauce and some yogurt. For the main course he recommended i get the Chilean sea bass tandoor ( which melted in my mouth literally ) and the lamb chop masala .The spice level was on point and glad i took his recommendation of ordering rice and naan with the order. I dont understand why this place has so many low ratings i mean every restaurant i have been to in vegas is as expensive if not more than the price i paid at royal india. The food, the service, the quality is well worth the price i paid. Royal india, you have made a fan out of me! ill be back for sure! Thanks!
(5)Max E.
Great service, good tasty different food and reasonable prices. Be sure to check out different kind of awesome beers.
(4)Justin D.
Waiter disappeared for the whole dining experience before we even got our food. Was told happy hour appetizers were half off then they tried to charge full price.Food tasted ok but an hour after we got back into our room we were sick as dogs. Had to stay in our hotel room instead of going out that night. The next day we overheard a group of four say they were all throwing up and I asked why, surprise surprise they all got sick after eating there too. Update got home to realize they double charged us for our meal lol it just gets better and better.
(1)Dauro T.
I live in California and I go back-and-forth to Las Vegas on business...I make it a point to stop in my favorite restaurant inside the Rio... The food is always excellent and the staff was very courteous... Usually before and after every meal I start at the bar. The bartender who's name is Fabiola is always extremely professional and one of the best mixologists I've seen and I've traveled the entire country... She's very knowledgeable regarding wine and she's very friendly and kind and I can't thank her enough for making all of my experiences they're very memorable and want to say thank you to Fabiola and Royal Indian once again for an amazing experience and I'll definitely be back...5 Stars and Thumbs way up...
(5)Donna K.
First off, the one star is a reflection upon food quality and taste. The service was okay and the server was nice. The food presentation was good (please see pictures). The food looked appetizing but failed to have any taste. We had the players that are recommended for first timers as we wanted to sample the variety of foods they had. It was bland and and lacked true flavoring of Indian cuisine. I was really disappointed with their lassi despite of ordering a sweet lassi it was salty and the herbs overpowered the drink. The food was overpriced. I don't think I would come back unless they change the cook and make proper lassi. Bottom line: A tourist attraction with iron elephants in the front to trick you into going in. Not worth the price.
(1)Graham F.
Having spent a lot of time in the Middle East, am accustom to great Indian food. This place didn't disappoint. Really good food.
(4)Taylore M.
Food wasn't good at all and the rice was not included at all. We paid $70 and t was a waste of money don't eat there or order from this place.
(1)Mike R.
The food here was pretty standard Indian food. There were some interesting flavors I couldn't identify in one of the dips, so that was cool. The service here was bad (or way too good depending on your point of view). We came to relax and have a birthday dinner. Our waiter promptly asked us if we were ready to order and we said we needed some time to look over the menus (there were 3). About a minute later the waiter was back asking if we were ready to order, so fine, we picked out some drinks. About a minute after that (before the drinks even arrived) the waiter was back asking if we were ready to order. I was getting annoyed, but I explained that we were here to relax and have a nice dinner so we need some time to look over the menus. He seemed to understand. About two minutes after that a runner brought over our drinks and our waiter walked over right away to ask how our drinks were (they weren't even on the table yet) and whether we were ready to order. No, we are not ready to order - I mean our menus weren't even opened. Of course we're not ready! This time he gave us nearly 5 minutes and I had managed to open one of the menus, but sure enough, right back at the table asking if we're ready to order. I just picked something so he would leave us alone. It took maybe 5 minutes for our food to come out. Holy shit that's quick! We took our time eating as we would in any restaurant (10-15 minutes) and I swear as I was putting the last bite in my mouth the waiter was back at the table asking if he could take my plate. He returned momentarily to take the second plate and already had a check in his hand ...but we were going to order dessert. Obviously annoyed, he gave us a dessert menu and was back at the table 2 minutes later to take the dessert order. Dessert came out in probably 3 minutes along with another check. I couldn't even enjoy the food because I felt we were in some kind of race. If NASCAR ever opens themed restaurants, you may want to interview the staff at this place cause they are as fast as they come.
(2)Alina B.
Loved this place.We had lunch for two, at $15 each it was very reasonable for Las Vegas prices. Quit, tasteful and tasty, I wish I could eat more!
(5)Art Z.
This place is a complete rip=off! The prices are way over priced for this place and type of food. The food was just average in my opinion and my girlfriends opinion. I can't believe that no sides are included with the main entrees and so any side dish you order like rice or bread is over $20 dollars each. The service was okay but it was very difficult understanding our waiter's communication over his heavy accent. A huge disappointment were a drunk group at the table next to ours screaming obscenities the entire time while belching out loud with disregard to the patrons around them. The staff did nothing despite observing their behavior. Never will I go there again. You should stay away as well.
(1)Patricia M.
Celebrated my my birthday there and loved every single item I had! The chicken Marsala was amazing, service was superb! I would highly recommend this Indian restaurant. Coming back soon!
(5)Jerry V.
Sat at the bar and was taken care of by Fabiola.. service, food and atmosphere were terrific! If you love Indian food, you will be happy here.
(5)Sharon K.
I am pleasantly surprised to have experienced the food here. I chose the buffet - everything is wonderfully fresh and delicious with beautifully unique seasoning without being heavy. I was on my way somewhere else here at the Rio, and stumbled onto this. The decor is exquisite - I felt like royalty when I entered this beautiful restaurant. All I can say is that no one should pass this up. You'll experience a wonderful meal with great service.
(5)Jen T.
The food was pretty tasty, but they are HORRIBLE about upselling, eg I ordered an entree and they asked "And would you like plain rice or vegetable rice?" Without mentioning that it's a separate charge. We thought that we ordered two entrees for $25 each; we ended up paying $95 with all the extras they tagged on. Seriously uncool.
(2)Jothi p.
Best food and high end ever seen Indian Restaurent in USA. We in Vegas for convention and tonight we decide to go to Indian food !! I like there chicken tikka masala , palak paneer , daal and mixed grill Food is soooooo good it took 20 min. Over order come to over table . If you go to Vegas must go this place !!!!!
(5)Taheera C.
After seeing the pictures on yelp I finally tried there lunch buffet which was a big disappointment, being from India I know exactly what indian food taste like, I was surprised when they said rice was basmati when it wasn't Basmati is along rice grain where as sona masoori Is regular rice, Tandoori chicken was dry its suppose to be juicy in spite of being barbequed ... well buffet for 2 costed us $50.00 which included a flat bottle of sparkling water ... I gave them one star because of the naan which was excellent
(1)Sarah C.
Lamb dish for $24, two vegetable samosas for $7, veggie biryani $19 on lunch menu This I have say was quite pricey. The restaurant was inside Rio Hotel & Casino and I could understand why, the ambiance was elegant. We were there during prime lunch time and there was just one table of customers leaving. They had buffet for $14. I saw the waiter went to the buffet to get the lamb dish I ordered from the menu, he went back to the kitchen and came out after 6mins or so. When I got the bill, 20% was added for gratuity and it was just my father and I, and he should have let us know. I am well-travelled and well-dined and well aware of the tipping etiquette. however I didn't question the waiter because the food in my opinion were good. I am not sure if I will came back due to the two reasons I mentioned.
(3)Phani P.
The service here is just plain bad - and very weird. Food is average; nothing to write home about. The service part needs some commentary: 1. I've been to many restaurants across the world - and nowhere have I seen a waiter who always wants to keep a hand in his pocket and walk like a model on a runway. I mean - there is nothing wrong with his hand or anything. OK, hand in the pocket might not be terrible and people are entitled to do whatever they want with their own hands - but that's totally abnormal for the job!! I have never seen waiters walking around like pretend models with a hand in their pocket. Have you? 2. No smiles. Period. 3. I was still eating my food - and the waiter comes to me and asks - "are you done?". WHAT THE $#@^? And it is not like it is closing time or anything. In fact, it was at least 3 hours before closing time. And there were only 2 other tables occupied. 4. Next day I didn't have energy to go anywhere else - so despite hating the service, I went back around 9:30pm for a quick bite of decidedly average food. This restaurant was the closest to my room, serving veggie food. The waiters were sitting around chatting - the restaurant empty. The waiter/wannabe-model guy says "we're closed". I asked "what's your closing time". He says "9:30". Just right outside, the sign says open till 10:00. And then elsewhere throughout the casino, it says open till 10:30. Their website also says "10:30" very clearly. You can see it here: riolasvegas.com/content/… The place definitely has a weird vibe in terms of service. The workers need some serious training.
(1)Alex R.
This place is super fancy Indian with prices to match. BUT that being said the food was incredibly delicious and the service was great. We went in with the $40-$20 groupon and still paid $58 and did not have anything but water to drink. I would recommend this place is you have an xtra $100 for really good Indian...
(4)Darrell K.
I'm not against Indian food, but given choices, I rarely put it on the top of my list. For some reason, when I checked out this place, I decided to give it a try. I thought it was good, not great. The atmosphere was elegant so I was concerned I was dressed too casually, but noticed other people were dressed like me. I enjoyed my meal, but like most India food, it not something that I crave for again.
(3)Jill C.
By far my least favorite Indian food in Vegas, and I've tried almost all of them. Slow service paired with overpriced and bland food. I felt nickel and dimed, as they charged for things which are usually included with the meal. I won't be returning.
(2)Michael B.
We were very excited to eat at the Royal Indian Bistro. To start with this review is more solely based on service (or lack thereof) rather than food. We had the lunch buffet. First the food was decent. The Tikka Masala was decently spiced, but more bland than what we are used to from our local restaurants. The naan was really good and they deliver fresh to your table rather than leaving it in the bufffet line. The basmati rice looks to have some Tumeric in it, adds some nice color. The Vegetable were sogggy and had a bit of a cardboard taste, but were decent. For the price ew expected higher quality. However, the real rub was the service, we were both wearing nice shorts and button up shirts, just having returned from the Titanic exhibit. After being seated the service was slow to start. We finally got our waiter and ordered the buffet. Grabbed our food, then after we had begun eating some time later we were brought naan. The meal is supposed to come with champagne, neither of us care for it but this is included in the meal. After 10 minutes of not receiving it we had to get up and find a waiter to bring us drinks. After that we were again left completely alone. This all while a family across from us (the only other diners in the restaurant) were checked on every few minutes. Finally we had finished eating and again did not receive the check and had to track down a waiter to close out our check. All in all I don't expect great service. Just be friendly and do the basic work. BUt when you pay nearly $50 fro lunch there is an expectation that you complete the basic waiting tasks.
(2)Jean D.
I came here due to a groupon deal and it was overall just not that great. The decor is very nice and elegant but not reflective of the quality of food. The stand out items were the chicken wings and tikka masala. The naan bread was too firm and just not fresh. The price to food quality ratio is not worth going. The venue is designated to cater to tourists and casino guests.
(2)Alex H.
Nice quiet spot in the Rio. Very affordable lunch buffet with sufficient selection. A great lunch option if you are looking for an alternative to the hectic atmosphere.
(4)Yuzo B.
I went in here with a friend for their lunch buffet. It's definitely got very good ambiance and location. Everything's a bit fancier than the usual Indian place. Fancy ceilings, plush carpet, cute buffet setup, comfy booths. But the buffet fare was definitely lacking a bit of excitement. They only had a limited variety and I go to many indian lunch buffets, so I know the standard options. But this place didn't have paneer! or Korma! However, they carried carrot pudding so that was something to point out. Drier than usual but it was still pretty good. The servers were very nice but also very forgetful, maybe she was new but her attitude about everything was very pleasant. I wouldn't come here again but was glad to have tried out another Indian joint.
(2)Frank T.
Wow! Stopped by for lunch on a fluke. Very nice decor, excellent food!! Good buffet. Best part is the place was not crowded, no one knows about it!! It was closed for a while first time I've been in for 10-15 years.
(4)Lee L.
We went to the $14 (11AM to 4PM) Lunch Buffet. We had been there twice before for dinner when it was Gaylord and both experiences were quite similar; nice ambiance, good, but overpriced food, lousy service. So I was excited they were back (same owners, new name) and could do a major affordable chow down and not have to worry about the service because it was a buffet. Really, what could possibly go wrong? So there we are-nobody to seat us-so I poke my head into the dining area and someone comes and ushers us to a table in a near empty room. I look around; WOW design fallout! The Gaylord to India Bistro remodel is more of a demodel. What was once a rather upscale and attractively appointed space has been dehabbed with cheesy booths and a tacky over bright chandelier. Oh well, moving on... The buffet consisted of: Dal Maharani, Baingan Pakoras (eggplant), Aloo Baingan (think it was potato and eggplant), Palak Paneer, Basmati Rice, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry, and some expired salad. A little heavy on the chicken and eggplant, but I was still OK with that...until I discovered that every chicken dish was a contender for the food despair jackpot. The one commonality they all shared was their Styrofoam taste and consistency. It was the worst rice I have ever had and we debated if it was old or undercooked, settling on the notion that it was probably both. Everything else pretty much sucked as well. There are people starving in (fill in the blank) and they would probably choose hunger over that buffet. The only plus: Our server kept us attentively stocked with the only palatable things we had:Garlic Naan & water.
(1)Brandon W.
Ah-mazing food! Nice and spicy (by request). Everything was perfect -- food, service, spot on! We WILL be back. It's worth a trip over to the Rio even if you're staying somewhere else! Fabby was fabulous -- great service!
(5)Scott C.
This is hands down the best masala sauce I've ever had, anywhere, period! The people are beautifully friendly and the number of vegan choices available is fantastic! I'll stop here every time I come thru town
(5)Harpy S.
Joined a few friends who enjoy this place. It was recently remodeled so had a fresh look. We sat towards the back where we could look out to the pool of the RIO. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered a variety of items. I enjoyed the Tandoori items along with the Naan. My friends had some Vegetable and Chicken curries that they raved about. Would love to try this place again on my next visit.
(5)marine m.
Omg! I wish we had found this restaurant the day we arrived in Vegas! The buffet is under 14$ and the food on the buffet is EXTREMLY FRESH. The chicken tandoori is so delicious , the basmati rice is delicate and had authentic flavors. The naan ( bread) was out of this world.we also had a very fresh salads , and the lentil dish was exquisite.try the sweet rice with fresh fruit ,delicious! Now you should see the decor of this restaurant , it's spacious and luxurious , like an island in the heart of the hotel Rio. It's a greatly non smoking space . Thank god for that! I have to add to my review the EXTREMLY welcoming, warm , attention ate , details oriented service .everyone in this restaurant is an absolute sweetheart. I will defently comeback.
(5)Yiu Yu H.
This is a Gordon's Hell Kitchen experience. I came out of this place felt like I was robbed. For over $40 USD per head, we had less than average food (with no favors) and clueless service (they at least got the bill right, though). If you don't believe what I am about to say, just go there and see that the restaurant is 95% empty for dinner, and, even better, go in and have dinner and experience it yourself (be sure to share =)). We made a reservation for dinner on a Saturday of May 2013, thinking the restaurant will be crowded because its Vegas. We checked out the menu before hand, and saw that they have fairly expensive offering - main courses for $25+, vegetarian dishes for $15+, so we had reasonable expectations of a decent meal. When we arrived at 6:30pm, we see that the restaurant is basically empty. There's only one other table. I felt something was wrong, but then I thought may be it's too early for Vegas and people are not coming in yet (I was wrong!). I was debating the Okra vs. Veg. Biryani, so I asked the waitress what kind of vegetables they have in the Biryani. She said "peas". So, rice and peas for $19.00? What? Is that even a meal? OK, so we ordered the Paneer for Appetizer, Okra and Lamb Curry as main courses, and Nan and rice (which is also rice and peas, but for $9.00). The paneer came, and I know we shouldn't have come. It was basically dry and have very little favor. It tasted more like paper than cheese. When the waitress came with our main course, she blatantly commented that she has no idea who ordered which dish (there were only 3 tables!). Well, you could have handled that by saying "Lamb?". Obviously its her first day. Though I have to admit she doesn't have many customers to practice her skills. The Okra was extremely sour. I tried very hard to eat as much as I can as we don't have time for another meal due to a scheduled evening show. I think I ate may be 1/3 of the Okra. It was so sour and dry that I can't figure out whether they are rotten for months or someone had washed their feet with the Okra. Then, I tried some of the Lamb Curry from my wife's dish. The meat tasted more like goo, and the source is more like a puree than a curry, it's just the wrong thing. And, for $26 USD you get a small bowl may be 10cm in diameter (not that we would want any more than what we got). The rice was below average (couldn't taste too much of it because of the sour Okra). The Nan was OK, and its the only thing they didn't mess up. In the middle of dinner, another waitress came by with beer and asked if we had ordered beer. We did not - there are like three tables at that time, how can you possibly mess that up? Getting the check was really slow too, but I don't care too much about that. The final bill + tips was over $80.00, which is the most expensive meal we had in Vegas until that point, and the worst we've had in many years. It's simply worse than some of the very average Indian cuisine you can find in California. (We had a $130+ meal the next day at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant which is reasonably worth it). Finally, I have to say this place fits exactly into the definition of Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen - highly over priced, clueless front of house, food lack of favor, and above all, no customers and hemorrhaging cash. If they don't get a major Ramsey make over, these guys are just going to continue to burn money and close up. Don't go here! (From some of the other reviews, they may have a decent lunch, but I am not going to try).
(1)Lawrence G.
Way beyond my expectation, if you like Indian food, you've to get your butt over here!
(5)Robert H.
I read other people's reviews on here and was kind of concerned. I wanted to eat here for years and never have until last night. I decided to ignore the reviews because people have such different opinions and it was also recommended by one of the chef's at my school. I have eaten at many Indian places and I must say that I was surprised the food was great! I have great service and the atmosphere was also great. As far as the prices, I can see them being a bit higher than some other Indian restaurants but keep in mind, ANY restaurant in a casino will be more expensive. Even McDonald's in a casino will cost more for food than off the strip due to the high rent. I went in for dinner and I was very happy with what I ordered and I would totally try them again. $14 for lunch is actually a good deal and I wasn't aware of that until I went in. I will probably go back later in the week to check out the lunch buffet but otherwise I really had no complaints. I recommend people try this out for themselves to judge. I am glad I did!
(4)Rasesh P.
We recently went there for dinner...The ambiance is good..its inside Rio casino...The food was pretty average...sarso da sag was good...Naan was good...other stuff was average...Honestly did not like samosas..fount it very greasy and stuffing was not great too....gajar halwa was tasty...over all very average food..but it was pricey though....you might wanna try buffet first. good luck
(3)Darian G.
Just had dinner. Service was great and staff was friendly. My hubby had the non vegetarian complete dinner and I had the Chicken Tikka Masala, and it did not disappoint.
(5)Joshua Q.
This was an surprisingly excellent meal. The Rio is not the nicest casino in Las Vegas, but I will be back for this restaurant. Not only is it clean and quiet (closed off from the Casino), but the staff was helpful and the food was superb. They were very accommodating when we asked about vegan options. It was a nice respite from the chaos of Las Vegas.
(4)Hari H.
Good
(4)Joshua S.
Very bad experience at Royal. Indian food is one of my favorites and I was very excited to find a semi-upscale Indian restaurant in a Vegas casino, but what a disappointment. I think we might have made a mistake going for dinner though. In my experience, Indian restaurants are typically better for the lunch buffet. 1. Service- I'm not really sure whether to complain about service or not. We were not really ignored, but at the time we were the only ones in the restaurant so not that hard. I also felt like the wait staff was trying to push me to spend more money the whole time. They asked if I wanted an appetizer 3 times, asked if I wanted a bottle of wine rather than a glass a couple times, asked if I wanted to add sides or extra bread and weren't clear if they would be extra charge. Just slightly annoying. Also my entree was pretty spicy and they kept letting my water go empty (again, we were the only ones there) 2. Food- I ordered the goat masala, which was one of the 3 or 4 items under the menu section "specialties". When I see this in a restaurant I usually assume they mean these are their best dishes, the ones they are known for. The rice was pretty good. Its pretty hard to mess up rice. The naan bread was also pretty good. The sauce was a little spicier than I expected, but I liked it (and they did offer a milder version). The problem was the meat. I've never had goat before, but there has to be a better cut than what we were served (my dad got the same thing as me). It was some of the toughest meat I've ever had, and there were maybe 2 or 3 bites that were free of fat or gristle. The pieces all had a big bone in the middle and smaller bones throughout. I kept accidentally biting down on them and hurting my teeth. The masala also had no vegetables in it just meat and sauce which was disappointing, to me at least. The worst of it though was how I felt afterwards. I don't want to say that it made me sick, but I spent a considerable amount of time late that night and the next day on the toilet, and I wasn't hungry the whole next day. 3. Price- The reason this place is getting the worst possible score. For two people, one glass of wine each and then water the rest of the time, entree with no appetizer, no desert it was $83.00. Add a 15% tip and you are getting close to $100. I am used to paying that kind of money to eat on the strip, but I expect a certain level of quality and service for that price, and it was not met here. Bottom line is that I am not going back and I would not recommend it to anyone. At least stay way from the goat.
(1)Kerala M.
Just like its name nothing is special about this place. It's in a casino so its overpriced and low quality. There is no wow factor and the buffet is not the world's largest. I would stick to off the strip for Indian. A fast food indian gourmet with live entertainment and modern deco would have worked better. No signature dishes and the bar is small and hidden and nothing special. I would have made it into bhangara bar with fusion tapas.
(2)Hari M.
Great food. Great service. Very authentic Indian food. Ordered Karai chicken and Rogan Josh and Indian Chicken wings and Tandorori Roti and some Pulao. Simply delicious. Can confidently recommend to anyone. If I am back I will be dining here again.
(5)Sander R.
The wooden elephants in the middle of a casino sure beckon your indulgence for Indian food. Me and a friend of mine from LA, went there. The place is not for the someone looking for a cheap Chinese buffet where you need a food taster on a retainer, to see you will survive the ordeal. Almost all the Chinese restaurants in Vegas are filthy and dirty rat holes except for the Panda express outlets, exposed on a daily basis, by Chanel 13 TV. They are swarming with cockroaches (I saw one was as big as King Kong, sitting cross legged.on an easy chair ) The meat is not brought at traditional butcher or reputable supply houses or suppliers, but from unknown sources and no one has any idea which animal it came from. Then the illegal Chinese workers live in the kitchen and bathe in the kitchen and they also double as cooks, dishwashers and cleaning staff and they are closed for cleaning one day a year. A disability and life insurance is a good thing before eating in there. The only word they speak is "Enjoy" which sounds like an order to be complied.. if not the fortune cookie will have even sterner message in broken English,. In this restaurant, I prefer to order fish Kabob, since they are more North Indian than South. The kabob is a dry item and the cooking process removes any kind of fish aroma.. I suggested this to my friend who devoured this so much he came back with his family few months later and ate to the hearts content. The food is fresh and healthy and you have to know what to order, not to mention you are paying three times the price for the luxury of dining inside a casino and the overhead is three time higher than a strip joint. The chicken pakora is another delicacy that is perfect as an appetizer when you are relaxing with a chilled red wine. The place was called Gaylord before and the decoration was awful and the newer remodeling is nothing to brag about. The eatery is too well lighted for my tastes and loses the romantic appeal that you seek when you are paying this kind of money but the fish kabob is just out of this world. Other dry items i like is the tandoori assortment with fish, chicken and shrimp of course the mango kulfi and pistachio kulfi that is delectable if served like an ice cream not like a hard cake.
(3)Michele C.
Went here with a group of friends and the service wasn't great. Food was ok. I don't think I will be coming back here again. The server gave us the wrong check and charged the wrong amount of money on the credit card. Didn't refill water, tea or coke.
(3)Mary S.
the food and ambiance...fantastic. I ordered my food spicy...and boy was it ever, on my return visit I'll go mild :-)
(4)christian g.
I am an avid follower of Northern Indian food and I am quite comfortable knowing how Indian food should taste. I have not found anywhere better on the West Coast for Indian food besides Royal India Bistro. Their naan is preciously cooked along with the Tandori chicken. Spices are accurate and not overdone. There is generous sampling of all meats in all dishes. I love the remodel in that the tables and booths are comfortable. The place is very clean, service is attentive, and I would take the chance to eat there at any time I could. I cannot recommend this place enough!
(5)Ashley L.
Worst experience I have ever had in a casino. My sister and I had read about this place in the Weekly and were excited to go. My sister has a nut allergy and has had issues at other local Indian restaurants so I made sure to ask several times what had nuts and what did not, I was told nothing had nuts. As soon as she took the first bite she could tell something was wrong. I called our waitress over and asked again about nuts, I took them about 10 minutes to figure out what had nuts by which point I had already run to the gift shop for emergency Benadryl. The server told her she could try something else to eat and that the only thing on the buffet with nuts was what she had eaten. She was clearly too sick to eat so I informed the staff that we would be leaving. At this point the staff brought me the bill for my buffet, despite the fact that my plate was still full. I will never again patronize this restaurant and plan to call a manager as well.
(1)Kimo S.
Good Northern quisine. 2 tandoori ovens and pleasant interior. Watch out for the olives in Martina's as they have hot chillis. Surprising in a casino to have such international choices. The staff is okay and service fair. The important thing is the food and it is good.
(4)Nakul V.
The dinner service was quite good and the staff were polite and friendly. For service I would give 5 stars. The ambience was good, though before remodeling last year, my opinion is that it was better. The food was not what I was hoping for. The samosas lacked flavor and the shell was rather thick for a samosa. The tandoori paratha was very good. The main dish I ordered, malai kofta, was a big disappointment. I did order mild assuming this meant minimal hot chilis not expecting little or no spices in the malai kofta and the sauce as well. The sauce tasted too tomato like. It looked like a mixture of sour cream and canned tomato pieces with some food coloring. The pistachio kulfi was passable. It was too green in color. Because it was served in a martini glass, it was a little hard to cut a piece with a spoon when trying to eat it without tipping over the glass. Overall, the food was below average. The only reason why I might give it another try some day is that the service and ambience made it a good dining experience.
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