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Royal India Exq
Royal India Exq
Royal India Exq

Royal India Exquisite Restaurant

Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan

Awarded best Indian restaurant in San Diego, Royal India is the premier Indian restaurant located in the beautiful Gaslamp area of down town San Diego. Enjoy delicious authentic North Indian foods including vegetarian, chicken, lamb, seafood curries, and fresh tandoori kebabs in a magnificent architectural decor imported from the palaces of India. Royal Chandeliers with 10 ft waterfall and a custom carved wood bar so unique that you have not have seen in any Indian restaurant and you would love to dine in. Join us for a drink before dinner in our cozy lounge or sit outside on our patio (largest in the Gaslamp district) and watch lit carriages and walking traffic. If you are in San Diego to attend a convention, Royal India is walking distance from the convention center, Marriott, Hyatt, Embassy suites, Hilton, Petco Park, and Balboa Park.

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Location and hours

Location

Location

329 Market Street , San Diego, CA

(619) 269-9999

Hours

Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

More details

Delivery
Dine In
Reservations
Takeout
Pickup
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessible

Reviews

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(59 reviews)

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Reviewed on February 15, 2020 Verified Purchase

The food was exceptional and the portions were generous. We had the kafta and saag paneer....to die for! The staff was very professional and friendly. Highly recommended!

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Catherine B.
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Reviewed on November 7, 2019 Verified Purchase

Our waiter was unusually good. The food was absolutely fantastic.

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Sara T.
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Reviewed on October 30, 2019 Verified Purchase

We love the food and LOVE the staff. We were here 5 months ago and we realized it was way too long in between visits! The host suggested a new vegetarian dish we had never tried and it was INCREDIBLE!

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Crystal P.
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Reviewed on September 9, 2019 Verified Purchase

I had such a wonderful first time at Royal India. The service was on point and the food was delightful.

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Diana R.
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Reviewed on February 25, 2019 Verified Purchase

The incredible aroma from the time we walked in captivated us. The soft music and decor was amazing. The service and food was excellent. We will definitely be back. AAA+++

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Dan H.
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Reviewed on February 24, 2019 Verified Purchase

Service was a little slow, but the food tasted great. A bit pricey.

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Marc R.
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Reviewed on July 1, 2018 Verified Purchase

Samosas seem to have gotten smaller, now mostly wrap and very little filling.

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Reviewed on June 9, 2018 Verified Purchase

Gorgeous restaurant, good prices, incredible service and incredibly fast—I have never waited so little to receive food at a restaurant. The food was amazing!!

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Reviewed on March 5, 2018 Verified Purchase

We thought overall was only fair, okay. The food was delicious enough but for the price they charging, there are too many competitions out there and will not bringing us back here. The food came out so quickly (too quick) that made us think probably the food is not fresh, warmed up from before. Not impressed with Naan bread and plastic plate they used for a starter dish. If they consider as a high class restaurant, at least I expect slightly higher standard to match the price tag that comes with. Service was good.

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Reviewed on December 26, 2017 Verified Purchase

We were at this restaurant on the Christmas Day. It was full but it wasn’t like people were waiting to be seated. It took about 20-25 min to take the order and about another hour for the food to be served. The quality of the food was ok. But the biryani wasn’t even close to a authentic biryani.

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Reviewed on October 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

The service was kind of slow evn though they weren't busy. They should come over and ask if we want drinks at very least without making us wait. Food was tasty but the naan servings were smaller than other restaurants. All in all, it just wasn't worth what we paid.

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Edward A.
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Reviewed on August 8, 2017 Verified Purchase

Food was great! Brought out quickly. But service was less than satisfactory. Waitress forgot to bring our menus after seating us and our waiter came over and rushed us to get the orders in when we had just received the menus. They both said sorry for their mistakes, but for a $60+ meal, I expected good food and good service.

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Reviewed on June 16, 2017 Verified Purchase

Fast, friendly service. Delicious food, great presentation and it came out quickly.

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Reviewed on May 14, 2017 Verified Purchase

Very courteous and attentive staff

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Lewis M.
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Reviewed on January 16, 2017 Verified Purchase

We've been to Royal India a number of times. The restaurant has never failed to impress. From the quality and flavor of the food to the friendliness of the staff, the whole place is first rate. I would recommend it to anyone, whether they are eating Indian food for the first time, or an experienced campaigner.

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Mathew H.
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Reviewed on January 2, 2017 Verified Purchase

Great location, excellent food, wonderful service!

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Reviewed on December 14, 2016 Verified Purchase

Food and presentation were very nice. Excellent service.

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Reviewed on November 29, 2016 Verified Purchase

We loved it! We love Indian food and this exceeded our expectations. We will definitely go there again and again.

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Ama D.
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Reviewed on September 24, 2016 Verified Purchase

Ordered gin martini, got the mango martini without the mango (lime juice and gin). Yuk. Fish was dry and chewy.

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Reviewed on August 18, 2016 Verified Purchase

Food is delicious and people that works there, even they are not your server, help you with any questions with a smile, they are very nice and like what they do.

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Reviewed on July 26, 2016 Verified Purchase

I love coming to this place. Maybe it's because I don't get to eat Indian food that often, but when I do, I always try to come here. The place is decorated so nicely and has such a chill vibe. I came with my boyfriend to catch a break from comic con and the whole gaslamp area in general, and we were so afraid of breaking stuff with our huge bulky bags and our tacky nerd gear. But they welcomed us and never made us feel like we didn't belong there :) The owner is such a gentle, professional dude and they make great food. Veggie samosas and garlic naan are a must! I enjoy their saag dishes, but the chicken tikka masala and ginger chili curry are real good... I'm aiming to try their korma next time :)

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Reviewed on June 14, 2015 Verified Purchase

Incredible flavors and textures in their food! Saag chicken and lentil soup were excellent!

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Reviewed on April 7, 2015 Verified Purchase

The lamb was over cooked and the $35 cost for a half rack lost my business.

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Reviewed on August 30, 2014 Verified Purchase

Food was delish! Linda personable and we didn't go away hungry!

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Reviewed on August 18, 2014 Verified Purchase

Great service and food was terrific

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Reviewed on June 15, 2014 Verified Purchase

Fairly expensive so without promotion, we will likely not dine there again.

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Reviewed on June 7, 2014 Verified Purchase

Service was fair. No special attention was given to our table. The waiter performed his duties routinely. Once everyone arrived, we were seated quickly at a place where the view was great.

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Reviewed on February 9, 2014 Verified Purchase

Much better variety than your typical pizzeria. The food was excellent.

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Reviewed on November 12, 2013 Verified Purchase

Great service and food.

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Reviewed on September 21, 2013 Verified Purchase

Food is incredible. Service is outstanding!!!!!

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Reviewed on September 12, 2013 Verified Purchase

The restaurant does children's birthday parties (this is the second time we have come and there was a party). A disco ball and flashing lights are turned on and the children sing karaoke. The noise level is really loud and the lights make it feel like a Chuck-E-Cheese instead of a nice restaurant (where I spent $150 on a meal). I will not visit this restaurant again. I will go to the other Japanese Steakhouse (Sakura) in my area.

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Reviewed on July 15, 2013 Verified Purchase

the staff is pleasant, the restaurant is always spotless and the waitress is the best!

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Tamara B.
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Reviewed on June 8, 2013 Verified Purchase

I have always liked this place and tonight was especially good!

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Reviewed on May 3, 2013 Verified Purchase

Fantastic food!

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Reviewed on April 19, 2013 Verified Purchase

The food was delicious. The wait staff was efficient.

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Reviewed on January 17, 2013 Verified Purchase

Kitchen was slow but server was so kind and food was very good

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Reviewed on November 17, 2012 Verified Purchase

The food quality was very disappointing. The food was dry & not at all spicy as requested.

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Reviewed on October 31, 2012 Verified Purchase

Service excellent. Food exquisite.

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Reviewed on June 27, 2012 Verified Purchase

The prices are very expensive for an average dining experience.

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Reviewed on June 1, 2012 Verified Purchase

it's bit far place for me but my visit was on occassion. - dinner time. service and climate was appropriate and comfortable. could not feel openness in restaurant. may be coz of dontown. Food quality was good, much fresh however taste was typical and was not bringing out aroma and taste enough. not sure if visit again.

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Reviewed on May 7, 2012 Verified Purchase

The waiter was a little soft-spoken, but the service and food were excellent!

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Reviewed on April 18, 2012 Verified Purchase

Great service, great food and great ambiance. What else could anyone want?

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Reviewed on April 2, 2012 Verified Purchase

Excellent dining experience.

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Reviewed on March 30, 2012 Verified Purchase

A little expensive for us without the gift certificate, may plan on going for lunch though. It was delicious!

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Reviewed on March 12, 2012 Verified Purchase

Amazing food!

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Reviewed on February 6, 2012 Verified Purchase

My fave India Restaurant!!

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Reviewed on January 8, 2012 Verified Purchase

mediocre food, and expensive. Not worth the extra $$$. Will not visit this facility again.

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Reviewed on January 6, 2012 Verified Purchase

We dined with a friend of Indian discent, who thought the food was excellent. We agreed!

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Reviewed on December 27, 2011 Verified Purchase

Too pricey for the quality of food. Has a good ambiance, but the taste of both our entrees was almost same and one of the entrees(Veg Jalfraze) was cooked totally different than what it should typically look and taste.

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Reviewed on November 21, 2011 Verified Purchase

Server initally confused as to whether alcohol was included in minimum purchase amount ... saying yes ... then no.

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Reviewed on November 16, 2011 Verified Purchase

Exceptional food and service.

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Reviewed on November 14, 2011 Verified Purchase

We first went to The Royal India two years ago because we love Indian Food and a friend recommended it. We love it there, but it can get a little pricey for us. Finding the Restaurant.com coupon allows us to go more often than we might otherwise and to take friends/relatives there. We will probably come more often now we know about Restaurant.com. :-)

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Reviewed on November 9, 2011 Verified Purchase

Probably would not have tried it without coupon but will definitely return!

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Reviewed on October 4, 2011 Verified Purchase

The food and service was great. I was a bit surprised that there was a $3 fee to split an $8 dessert. I can see a fee for a meal split, but dessert??

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Reviewed on September 30, 2011 Verified Purchase

it was too expensive

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Reviewed on September 13, 2011 Verified Purchase

Horrible!! Never again!!

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Reviewed on August 17, 2011 Verified Purchase

It was very expensive for quantity of food and venue. Flavors and service were good however. Just not worth the high prices for this kind of food.

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Reviewed on August 10, 2011 Verified Purchase

Good place. Very nice employees.

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Reviewed on August 1, 2011 Verified Purchase

Food and service were great but once we finished our meal, we waited quite a long time for our bill.

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