Nirvana Indian Cuisine

The restaurant is situated on Magazine Street, offering patrons the opportunity to enjoy various activities before or after their meal. However, the food is not the best Indian cuisine in the Greater New Orleans Area. While the taste has improved since my last visit, it still doesn't fully excite the palate as Indian food should. The service was excellent during our last visit, but we were the only diners at the time, which may have influenced the experience. The restaurant boasts one of the most extravagant ambiances among Indian restaurants, with adorned chairs and beautiful paintings providing a picturesque backdrop for a relaxed dinner.

Nirvana was such a spectacular delight! Everything from the beautiful ambience, the spectacular customer service— our waiter, Sherwyn, was phenomenal— and, most importantly, the food. Highest quality, unbelievably delicious, and given the prices, the large portions blew me out of the water. I have a new favorite spot in New Orleans!

It was a truly wonderful experience dining at Nirvana. Bosco our server was an absolute delight. He was kind, witty and perfectly attentive. The food was OUTSTANDING! Some of the best Indian I've ever had. Andi ear a lof or Indian food aha. The restaurant was charming and had some gorgeous are on the walls. Highly recommend and would absolutely do back. Thank you Nirvana and Bosco!

Wow! Tried Nirvana for their Reataurant Week menu, and we were blown away. Flavor and ingredients were fresh, incredibly well-balanced, and presented beautifully. Service was nothing short of phenomenal…absolutely nothing could have been done better. Hats off to Nirvana staff, we will be back regularly.

What A Wonderful Experience!!! Sherwyn and the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive and fun to talk with!!! The Food is hands down the Best Indian food I have ever had!!! The restaurant is incredibly beautiful with exquisite original art and murals If Nirvana is what you seek Search no further my friends because WE ARE HERE!!!

This place is literal magic! The food and service are top tier! I haven't left the restaurant and i am already planning my next craving back! Thanks to Sherwyn ,our server, he made us feel comfortable and confident in ordering !

Delicious Indian cuisine and great selection! We enjoyed the lunch special which was more than enough to eat. I appreciated the range of options with the lunch specials to accommodate for all dietary preferences. Great server (Bosco) who was friendly and accommodating.

First google review because I had to say how amazing this place was. Staff was ultra attentive and Bosco was amazing!! Food was unreal, some of the best Indian we’ve ever had. Loved the atmosphere & art on the walls. Will definitely be making this place a regular spot.

We had a lovely experience at Nirvana, and our server Sherwyn made sure of it! We arrived at around 7 PM on a Tuesday and were one of only a few tables eating in, though we saw several to-go orders being picked up while there. The restaurant itself is very nicely kept, with more attention paid to the decor than many restaurants and comfortable chairs. We ordered the veggie kathi rolls (at Sherwyn's suggestion, and he steered us very right), parmesan bullet naan (another excellent suggestion) and one of the veggie trio entrees that included saag paneer, navratan korma and Bombay potatoes. Everything we had was delicious, with an especial shout-out to the kathi rolls. We're not from New Orleans, despite what my profile seems to say, but if we ever find ourselves in town again, I'd love to return!

BEST BUTTER CHICKEN IN THE WORLD!!! Love going here, service is always great by Sherwyn and the atmosphere is wonderful.

Nirvana was such a spectacular delight! Everything from the beautiful ambience, the spectacular customer service-- our waiter, Sherwyn, was phenomenal-- and, most importantly, the food. Highest quality, unbelievably delicious, and given the prices, the large portions blew me out of the water. I have a new favorite spot in New Orleans!

I had my order delivered to me in a timely manner. The food was good but definitely not the best Indian food I've had. I ordered the veggie samosas. They were probably my favorite item. I also ordered buttered chicken, naan, and gulab jamun. All items were warm. The buttered chicken lacked seasoning. The gulab jamun is a must try dessert! It's difficult to describe but the sweet rose water syrup is a tantalizing treat.

The food was super good and the ambience was really calm allowing me to save her my food. The staff was also really nice.

The first thing you'll notice is the interiors, awesome setting. The deco really brings out the authenticity of the location. The food was superb and the service by our waiter, Sherwyn, was also excellent. 10/10

Delicious! Accommodating/friendly service from everyone. Our server, Sherwyn, took great care of us! I'm vegetarian, so this is one of my best options. Decor & colors are beautiful too. I think this art museum type lighting to highlight art on walls is cool and looks nice against dark blue. We ordered entree, lunch special, sauce plate, appetizer spread, naan, dessert and bill was only in 60s. Fair pricing. They didn't rush us and had good conversation even though it was closer to when they close between lunch and dinner.

Enjoyed a great dinner at Nirvana. We ordered the samosa chaat, paneer tikka masala, chicken biryani, and garlic naan. Everything was extremely flavorful and fresh, and the service was awesome. Our waiter Sherwyn suggested that we try the samosa chaat instead of regular samosas and it did not disappoint. Over all, fantastic food, great service - ask for Sherwyn he will take great care of you! Great quality for the price too!

food is incredible and staff was super nice. takeout was quick. will definitely order from here again!

It smells great as soon as you walk thru the door. Drinks were great and food delicious. Our waiter Bosco was so accommodating, and helpful. Definitely a must-do for vegetarians looking for a great meal.

Delicious food and warm, kind service. Lots of interesting Indian art if you dine inside and good music. My server, Sherwyn, has been amazing both times I've been and had great suggestions for vegetarian options.

The food was delicious! Got the fish korma (our waiter, Sherwyn, affirmed the order) and it did not disappoint. Amazing flavor and texture. Will be back!

I love this place because the wait staff is friendly and I always feel recognized and treated with kindness. The food is delicious without being pretentious. Go here for a relaxed and easy evening.

Bosco was incredible. So attentive and helpful with the menu! Very quick service. Although we took a while to order, Bosco was very patient. The food here is always a treat. We had the flag of india dish and the chicken tiki masala along with the mixed bread basket. The spice level was perfect and they made sure we were okay throughout the meal. I personally loved the decor and the blurbs about the art throughout. Always a great experience. Will definitely be back to grub again.

Delicious food, attentive service, and lovely atmosphere. Sherwyn and the other staff will definitely take good care of you.

They still advertise buffet but are no longer serving it. Told by staff they have no plans to reopen the buffet. My issue is the time and gas I wasted because they aren't accurate with their signage, and haven't updated their web presence to let any of their customers know they closed their buffet.

I placed a to-go order for lunch here and came at the allotted time they said it would be ready only to get there and the order wasn't even placed. They were kind to offer me a delicious cup of chai latte that was steaming hot and spicy. Unfortunately, my order still wasn't correct yet still tasty. The chicken tiki masala was good yet the flavor was not as rich and deep as I've had from other local Indian restaurants. The garlic naan was fresh and plentiful of garlic. The chicken khati was beautiful and delightful to my pallet. Honestly, not sure if I would come back for another lunch because although the food was good it wasn't terribly rememberable. Another local Indian restaurant made me wanting more and mostly sad that my meal was over. I didn't have the same wanting with food from Nirvana. The location and decor was gorgeous and colorful. Staff was kind and professional.

Fantastic service and top notch food. My wife and I have been there maybe 12 times in the past 3 years and it's always been an amazing experience. The place is beautiful as well. Get the Kama sutra cocktail. We had one during covid when there was an outdoor bar while walking around and we knew we had to come back for the food after. Two years later we still go whenever we've got a little cash to spend and wanna get out.

Consistently good food, well prepared, well seasoned. Menu options for all tastes and dietary restrictions. Friendly service. Team work atmosphere of service. Waters refilled often. Family style atmosphere.

The food was delicious and arrived within a reasonable amount of time. our server Bosco was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is lovely, it has lots of Indian art on display. Highly recommend.

Love the rich Indian decor, the food and customer service is pleasant... the menu has a wide selection. You can dine inside or outside of the restaurant, and take out is available too.!‍

We go in here a lot and have had nothing but good luck, waiter knows us and the food is always hot and incredible. Tonight was the worst ever! They were only offering a buffet supposedly for mothers Day. By the look of it, it looked good, but we were wrong. They had everything in huge pans not even heated. We took a little back to our table to try it, and it was horrible. Nothing was hot or even warm. It was room temperature and dry or soggy. We only ate a little before we decided that we were not going to pay $25 for cold, unedible food. We were told that because we had eaten some that we still had to pay but they would "give us a discount" so we were forced to pay for one and a drink even though we only took a few bites. I'm sorry, but to be told we had to pay because "we ate some" unacceptable. It almost makes me not want to go back.

I don't normally eat Indian food but this time it was my friends turn to pick a place. We went on. Friday night and we promptly seated. I started with the Mango Daiquiri, it had something in it that added a floral flavor, kind of different but really good. I was happy to see so many photos on the menu, it helped me choose the chicken curry which was absolutely delicious. I got to taste a little of what everyone else ordered and enjoyed their dishes too. Apologies that I can't tell you what they ordered though because I'm not familiar enough with Indian food. Friendly service, great cocktails, nice beer selection, delicious food. Give it a try!

It had been years since I had eaten at Nirvana. I won't make that mistake again. Everything @ our meal was perfection. First of all the restaurant is lovely. Colorful, casually elegant w/decent space between the tables. Sherwyn our waiter carefully answered our questions @ the menu and made great suggestions. The food was amazing. Seasoned to perfection w/generous amounts. All 5 of us enjoyed our dishes. We are heading back here soon

This place is so yummy! Definitely one of my top 3 Indian restaurants in La. The decor is so cute, Indian chic! Great vibes and located right on magazine street. Very nicely prepared and served! Even to go they gave us these cute gulab jaman containers! And it tasted great too! My favorite was the butter chicken most definitely! Didn't love the Ras Malai or the Paneer appetizer, but everything else was near perfection! Don't miss out! Definitely a great experience and great food! The staff was really cool too!

Our meal was delicious and our server Bosco was top notch. Our party of 4 had 3 different entrees (all very good), as well as garlic nan, and samosas. The restaurant was quiet enough so we could talk without having to raise our voices. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I highly recommend Nirvana.

Went to rendezvous and they were serving some complimentary tikka and rice from Nirvana and it was really good! Thank you Nirvana!

Came to NOLA to visit a friend and we ate here for dinner. The service and food was amazing! Bosco was amicable and very helpful. I ordered butter chicken, veg. samosa, and garlic and cheese naan. It's the best indian cuisine I've had. The place was very clean and aesthetically pleasing. I definitely recommend this place! If I lived here, this would be the place I would order from every time.

Absolutely loved our meal! Was originally going to get butter chicken and chicken tikki Masala then our waiter, Sherwyn, who was so kind and informative, suggested we get the Korma with chicken and it was absolutely amazing!! I can't wait to go back and try more!

Amazing food! Great atmosphere and comfortable chairs. I felt like a queen. Our waiter Nik was great. Ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Biryani. It was great!!! Didn't have lunch buffet open because of COVID, probably. I'm sure that's amazing too, though.

We were welcomed by a server named Bosco, he was so excellent and friendly. Also, there are more servers that were kind too. The food was amazing and how it was designed the ambiance was like we were in a 5star place, super big paintings and kinda romantic with some ancient table, chairs, and sculptures. they were so beautiful !!

Food and service was excellent. Bosch our server was very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive.

Love the ambiance and the service is good, but, unfortunately, the food is inconsistent and sometimes too sweet for my tastes. I really want to like this place, as we live close by and enjoy Indian food, but it often misses the mark.

The food was absolutely DELICIOUS. As soon as I walked in, I felt welcomed. The service was great, and they were very attentive. My server was Bosco and we was so sweet! Informative and answered all questions answered! The samosa and chicken tikki are a favorite. If you come here to eat, you won't be disappointed!

Excellent Indian food (w an extensive menu & large portions) @ good prices in a casual & lively dining atmosphere w friendly service. Good for both dining in & takeout.

This was so good. My friend and I had the vegetarian appetizer plate, the Kashmiri Nan Mil, and I had chai. The chai was very excellent with cherries And fruit in a lovely yeast Naan. My friend had never had it and she loved it too. On the vegetarian appetizer plate they had vegetarian samosas, fried vegetables (similar to tempura veggies), and Rugba Pati, which is described as "Potato cakes topped with curried garbanzos, raita, and chutneys." This was all amazing and seasoned perfectly. Spicy, but not too spicy. It was an excellent meal and I shall return.

Big thank you to my friend Joe who introduced me to Vinny. Food is exceptional. Staff is very nice and accommodating to your tastes and spice level. Enjoyed the atmosphere. The flavors are so delicious. Enjoyed the frozen mango dessert. I'll definitely be back.

The food is delicious. They actually know how to make rice, a lot better than a lot of the other Indian restaurants in town. And the service is impeccable. Also they know how to make the food hot and spicy so if you like it hot just ask.

Nirvana has really great food, a beautiful restaurant and AJ was an outstanding server!

In my opinion, this is the best Indian restaurant! The staff is always nice and accommodating and the food never fails. In one bite you can taste all the flavors and they just work separately creating something amazing!! True authentic Indian food

Ordered the vegetarian curry . Picture didn't match what I got . Size of dish I got is less then half . Dish was tasty . But very small for 16.5$ vegetarian curry

My boyfriend and I went to eat here for the first time and the atmosphere was incredible. The chairs were beautiful and also the artwork on the walls were fascinating. Our service was very good, the waiter was really attentive and accommodating. And to top it off, the food was completely delicious and savory! I had the chicken curry medium spice along with the butter chicken. We really enjoyed every bite and will definitely make this our favorite Indian spot

Nirvana is my favorite Indian restaurant in the area. In particular they have the best chicken tikka masala. I've tried all the other places and they are either bland or watery. Nirvana has a great spice and heat level if you request it. The staff remembers me when I dine in and my order when I call in for take out. Sunday has a buffet for a great price! My only complaint is the price. An entree and bread will run $25. The trick is to ask for extra chicken and split it!

Delicious Food & Great Service. Spacious Parking located located in the back of building.

THE FOOD WAS GREAT! Customer Service spectacular! I e had the vegetable biryani, dal saag, Keenan naan. Thanks Sherwyn!!

Food, service, and ambiance were all checked off at Nirvana. Definitely visiting again soon! We ordered Rugda Pati, garlic naan, and chicken tikka masala. Bosco was great!

I just moved down to New Orleans last month and I had been looking for a place to get great indian food. I FOUND IT! This place has such a clean and friendly atmosphere. The food was delicious! I would definitely recommend! Our server was attentive, friendly, and gave great recommendations.

Not a great place to go for a date. We arrived about 7 pm and there were only two other tables occupied. The waiter showed up ever minute or so to see if we were ready to give our order. Another waiter also tried. They hounded us to the point of being passive-agressive. After we had been there on a date for a whole 20 minutes, we gave our order. For the entire (short) evening, it felt like the staff were trying to shovel us out like dumpster trash. They also came by a half-dozen or more times asking if they could take our plates before we were finished. The food was decent this time, if simplistic for a chicken curry. The last time i was there, i ordered a mild plate and it arrived burning spicy. I don't mind such errors because waiters, like everyone else, make mistakes. Still, with all that spice, I was hesitant to return. I did, however, because my lady friend wanted to go there. I'm open-minded guy. I didn't mind trying again. In summary, the owner of Nirvana needs to tell their staff to chill the f*c* out because customers go in there to spend money for a desirable service rendered, and have a pleasant dining experience on all accounts.

Bosco was great !!! Food was great !! Highly recommend!! Me and my friend cam here to eat and the waiter was super nice.. look for my friend bosco! One of a kind service :). The ambiance is very cute too!

Nirvana is a great place to grab Indian food, with arguably some of the best naan in nola. The garlic naan actually has pieces of garlic and onion in it! The rest of their food comes in generous portions, so you'll absolutely leave full. Just walking into Nirvana, you know that their spice game is strong, and they have amazing chutney. The staff here is attentive and the food comes out incredibly fast every time. The interior decor is great and there are usually some TVs playing Indian cooking shows! If you cant find street parking, theres a small lot behind the restaurant that usually has 2-3 open spots, depending on what time you come.