Classic Indian cooking in Tallahassee, lunch and dinner daily
Tandoori, biryani, and traditional curries served in a traditionally decorated dining room on Apalachee Parkway in Tallahassee, Florida.
Open daily from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm for lunch and from 5 pm to 10 pm or 10:30 pm for dinner, with buffet service on select days.
Guests can ask for mild, medium, or spicier dishes, and reviewers describe the flavor as consistent from visit to visit.
Reviewers describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, and servers are happy to suggest dishes to first-time visitors.
The dining room is traditionally decorated and clean, and the restaurant also has a bar.
Essence Of India serves classic Indian fare on Apalachee Parkway in Tallahassee. The menu covers tandoori dishes, biryani, and curries such as Lamb Roganjosh and butter chicken, along with vegetarian plates like gobi manchurian. Guests often mention how attentive the servers are when they ask for recommendations.
The dining room is traditionally decorated and kept clean and organized. The lunch buffet offers a second way to eat here, and the kitchen adjusts spice levels to each guest's preference.
Classic tandoori preparations from the kitchen, served in the traditional Indian style.
Spiced rice dishes served as a main course, prepared with meat or vegetables.
A lamb curry served with rice and garlic naan, one of the dishes reviewers recommend.
Cauliflower in a spiced sauce, served as a starter alongside other vegetarian options.
A cool mango drink that pairs well with spiced dishes.
“I I had a great time at the Essence of India. The food was delicious. The restaurant is very clean and organized.”
“I never know what to expect when going to an Indian restaurant I've not tried before. I was nervous to walk in at it be empty, but it soon got busy. These folks did not disappoint. The Rogan Josh and garlic naan were amazing.”
“Me and my boyfriend both got the butter chicken and it was delicious!! He got medium and I got mild they both had the perfect amount of spice. The staff was also really friendly and attentive so I definitely recommend this place.”
Essence Of India is at 1105 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301, United States. Use the map on this page for directions.
Opening hours: Monday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Tuesday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Thursday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Friday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Saturday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sunday 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm.
Yes, Essence Of India is open on Saturday, 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm.
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Essence Of India has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 4266 Google reviews.
Essence Of India lists: Tandoori dishes, Biryani, Lamb Roganjosh, Gobi manchurian, Mango lassi. See the full list above.
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