Chutneys Of Bellevue Indian

08/21/09

Great food but the service could be better

by TravelBug3 at Citysearch

I am a regular at Chutneys and I absolutely love the food. The service is a little slow at times but the food is definitely worth it. The Burg Mahar is fantastic and I love how you can order it customized to the level of hotness you want.

• Pros: Customize the level of spice in your dishes
• Cons: Service is slow

08/12/09

decent food bad service

by spectacularj1 at Citysearch

The food was ok, no real complaints there. The waiter was aloof and inattentive. I ordered vindaloo which is a curry. In most restaurants you go to a curry comes with rice with no extra charge since the curry itself is just a sauce. At Chutneys I was brought a side of rice (a small side of rice at that), no problem there until my bill arrived. $2 for the rice. It was not mentioned anywhere on the menu that rice was extra nor was I asked if I wanted rice along with the meal.

Bottom line, the service is terrible, see the other reviews, I'm not the only one that feels this way. Go to other restaurants in the Eastside, their food is just as good and they actually appreciate your business.

• Pros: decent vindaloo
• Cons: service

07/30/09

MY CHOICE FOR RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

by jennysal at Citysearch

Had a satisfying meal in a classy restaurant after a long time .The attentive service ,the food and ambiance were a class act.,despite being short staffed,everything was so lovely.

The owner does get a bit touchy feeley,and just parties with friends while the waiters strive to deliver.The chef has a magic touch.

• Pros: the staff ,simply adorable.
• Cons: Short of wait staff.

06/21/09

truly ,a fantastic evening.

by shanedubier at Citysearch

Excellent food,just right as far as the spices went.Good recomendations by Glen the manager,who went out of his way to prepare a special menu for us despite being very busy, found the time to ensure everything was spot on.My director was very impressed, even offered him a job in our company with better wagesand terms, but he politely declined saying he was very happy where he was.

This is now our new favourite restaurant.

• Pros: SERVICE
• Cons: None really

06/18/09

SIMPLY SUPERB

by ramprasad22 at Citysearch

Delightful place ,good food,with an out of the world service experience.No request seemed too much for Glenn, the incharge and Raju, the chef .Generous portions too.Would rate this the best indian restaurant in Washington.

• Pros: High quality Service ,Ambiance
• Cons: Music a tad bit too loud

06/15/09

Good Indian food, slow service

by butterscotchsundae at Citysearch

I've been to Chutney's many times, both to dine-in and for take-out at dinner time. The decor is simple but nice. The food is usually very good, my favorites are Chickpea Veggie Fritters (they are like pakoras but more flavored, mmm!) and Chicken Tikka Masala. The Tandoori Chicken and the roast lamb are usually good too. The Saag Paneer (spinach and paneer cheese) is somewhat bland.

The service was very good at first, but over the years it has become fairly slow. Some of the waiters are attentive and friendly, others seem not to care. It's more slow at lunchtime. This is not a huge drawback if you're ordering take-out, but is pretty annoying when seated.

The best part about Chutney's is that they actually make non-spicy Indian food that still tastes flavorful. A friend of mine is very sensitive to spice and this is the only place that can consistently make mild Indian food (everywhere else is variable).

If you want mild Indian food that still has flavor and seasonings, this is a good option.

• Pros: Good food that can be ordered mild
• Cons: Slow service

04/30/09

Mouth-watering Indian Food

by jooz at Citysearch

Love this spot, the owner is a little strange, but the food is to die for. Delicious butter chicken, fresh naan and samosas that pop! Love it!

• Pros: Best Butter Chicken in town
• Cons: Not cheap, but not expensive, average price

04/15/09

Great place for lunch!

by urbantwentysomething at Citysearch

The eclectic mix of flavors and assortment of Vegetarian food makes this restaurant one of my favorite lunch spots! Quick and attentive service.

• Pros: Vegetarian Food and Great Service
• Cons: None

03/27/09

Great service

by sallyjon at Citysearch

Wonderful service and food ,had a wonderful time here .The manager Gen took great care of us and made us feel special.We were a big group on a weekend yet we were given all the attantion and treatment you would get in a five star restaurant.The food was lovely too.Just right as far as the spice was concerned.

• Pros: Service ,ambience
• Cons: none

01/10/09

Fancy name not worth a second visit!

by crosswalk at Citysearch

I went for lunch with some colleagues and ordered a few appetizers before deciding on our entrees. They did arrive on time but were more greasy and bland than my 27-yr old Indian palate could accept! I refused to order lunch and just waited until my friends finished. I even spoke to the manager about how nearly-inedible the "mirchi" (our appetizer) was and he said, "Really? I just had a few of those in the kitchen and they were really good!"

What a thumping endorsement of ineptitude!

• Pros: Only Indian restaurant in downtown Bellevue
• Cons: Terrible food