Sapphire Indian Cuisine

The food was delicious 🤤. Compared to many other restaurants the flavors of each dish was authentic. Chole Bhature 5 ⭐ Paneer Tikka Masala 4.5 ⭐ Dal Tadka 5 Star Naan 4 ⭐ The owner also served us 5 piece 🍰 on the house knowing we were celebrating a birthday. Very welcoming staff and great service. Will definitely visit again.

I think I just found heaven on earth! The cuisine was absolutely delicious. The spice had the perfect heat without being overwhelming. The paneer was so firm and delicious! I definitely recommend the buffet so that you can try everything!! Beautiful atmosphere, I felt VIP. And the rice pudding was absolutely perfect. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We came here with friends and it was our first time. Such good food and amazing service. Our waters were constantly refilled. The server was so kind and smiley. We loved our experience and definitely will be back (for the lunch buffet!). Glad I found this place. Honestly makes sense why the reviews are so great!! 😀

We ordered takeout here for the first time, and overall, everything was excellent! The team was very accommodating with food allergies and special requests, the staff was friendly, and the prices were reasonable. My only feedback would be regarding the spice levels — we ordered dishes ranging from very mild to spicy, but there was little noticeable difference between them, with most leaning toward the spicier side. This made it a bit challenging for those in our group who prefer milder flavors. Additionally, while the takeout bag was labeled with the overall order, the individual dishes weren’t marked, which made it tricky to tell them apart. Nonetheless, we will definitely be ordering food from here again! Delicious and fantastic quality!!!

Excellent customer service and delicious sumptuous Indian cuisine. A must visit for all Indian food lovers. The best Indian food in San Diego.

We decided to go here for my husband’s birthday and were delighted With our choice. The food was delicious, and the service was great. Once our waiter and the owner heard we were celebrating a birthday, they offered a complimentary dessert, too!

A gem of a restaurant! We were in the area and were looking for something different. Googled restaurants and saw Sapphire Restaurants. A wonderful find for tasty food and friendly service. A must stop!!

We ordered take out food from Sapphire Indian Restaurant in Rancho Bernardo on a Saturday evening. This restaurant is located in a very quiet shopping mall. Plenty of parking available. The interior looks clean, modern and spacious. Casual elegant atmosphere and no Indian decor was found. There was a party held in one of their banquet rooms when we were there. This restaurant is large with plenty of room to host parties and banquets. We ordered chicken coconut curry, chicken tikka masala, lamb Rogan Josh and sweet rice pudding topped with dry fruit and nuts (Shahi Kesar Kheer). They gave us a big container of rice plus an extra box of rice to go, very generous of them. Food was delicious, rich in flavor and not heavy in fats. Loved their naan bread which was warm, tangy, chewy with the perfect elasticity and with the traditional smoky flavor. The lamb samosa appetizer was a little dry but it paired well with the mint and tamarind sauces. The rice pudding was too sweet and the texture was not creamy; not our favorite. It’s nice to have an Indian restaurant serving authentic and delicious Indian food in Rancho Bernardo. We will definitely come back to this restaurant to try other dishes.

We were craving for authentic punjabi food and with a quick yelp search, we were able to find this restaurant. We had not heard about this restaurant before so we were a bit skeptical but decided to give it a shot. Parking was very easy. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we were impressed by the decor and the overall ambiance. It was very beautiful and clean! For starters - we got gobhi manchurian. For entree, we got garlic naan and paneer tikka masala. The starter came out pretty quickly. It was flavorful and saucy. We loved the fried gobhi - it was perfect. The garlic naan was well roasted and tasted authentic. We were craving for vegetables so made a special request to add veggies to our curry and they were gracious enough to add it. The curry itself was very tasty and flavorful. Overall, it was a great experience. We highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for traditional north indian punjabi food!

Paid by card for take out. Sapphire is located in its own building and offers tons of parking lot parking. I called for pickup on a weekday night and had no issues ordering. I ordered garlic naan, shrimp vindaloo, and samosas. I went to pick up and had no issues picking up: The food was ready and the cashier was kind. I noticed the facility was HUGE! You could definitely have large parties here and it was nicely decorated. The samosas were soooo good. Delicious! They were my favorite out of the entire order. The shrimp vindaloo was a little watery, compared to other places I've tried, but it was still good, and garlic naan is always good. The shrimp vindaloo came with rice and I didn't have to order it. I would recommend this place and would go back again.

Got dal makhani and a mango lassi today for takeout. I usually prefer naturally Desi in this neighborhood, but they are closed on Mondays. Super easy takeout experience. The lassi was very reasonable ($5) and the dal was tasty and a nice portion. A solid choice in Rancho Bernardo for Indian food.

I'm always on the hunt for delicious Indian food at an affordable price. Sapphire is close to home which is a plus. There weren't a lot of choices for the lunch buffet, but what it has, they do a pretty good job at it. The food is on the spicier side if you're weak like me. Definitely spicer than Darbar. The tandoori chicken was my favorite. It's tender and juicy. But that could also be because I went when it first opened so it's still fresh. Also they had a 'salad bar' which is an added bonus. It came in handy when the food got a bit too spicy for me. Overall, I enjoyed my experience there. For the price it was a good meal.

So excited to find another great Indian buffet option in town! What makes it 5 stars? - great buffet selection of rice, chicken curries, chicken tandoori, vegetable curries, side salad, and all the great toppings such as raita, onions, and chutney. They also include complementary plain naan (there is an additional charge for garlic naan). - food was hot, tasty, and fresh - reasonable price for a lunch buffet at $14.99 per person - clean restaurant with ample seating and space. Plenty of parking spots in the lot. - friendly and professional customer service Will definitely be back for more!

What a gem of a restaurant this was! They have beautiful decor which is warm and welcoming. The staff were friendly and attentive. There was only one person to get the orders, so it took a while to get their attention and place our order. But once the order was placed, everything went smoothly. Papadi chat was great with a lot of balanced flavors. Laccha parathas were hot but some bits of it were slightly uncooked. They went really well with kaju mushroom masala. We ordered the curry to be spicy so it had a nice kick to it. And there was plenty rice available that came with the curry.

We got an early dinner to go, because we have the pups with us for this trip and couldn't dine in with them. My husband placed our order from the parking lot, while I was picking up a few things from the nearby CVS. As I usually do when trying new Indian restaurants, I ordered their version of the Daal Makhani ($15), mild. My husband got their Saag Paneer ($16), extra spicy. We also ordered garlic naan ($4) to share. They certainly seem to do some really good business. While I waited in the car with the mongrels, I saw no fewer than 10 different groups of people walk into the restaurant. Hubs said there was a party happening in their party space, which made sense. At any rate, the hotel we're in for these next few days is just down the street from this restaurant, so we were back with the delicious smelling bags of food in no time. The serving sizes were generous, from the included rice to the entrees to the naan pieces. Thing is, I'm pretty sure they mixed up the dish that was supposed to be extra spicy. I say this because on my first taste - just a nibble of the Makhani after an initial stir - my reactions went, in this order: ooh, that's super creamy! And really salty. And spicy! It got spicier as I ate, to the point where my nose was running, my stomach was protesting and my tongue refused to let anything else past. My husband said his Paneer wasn't spicy at all, which of course was a disappointment to him. Listen, I do love a good spicy meal, but I want to be able to enjoy the food, I don't want to have to fight with it. Because of that, I wasn't able to finish my meal. And honestly, even if it hadn't been burn-yer-hole spicy, I probably wouldn't have been able to finish it, either. It was just so salty. My husband did like his meal, at least. He polished his bowl off in no time and said the paneer had great texture and flavor, and that the dish was tasty overall.

Indian Buffet AYCE Different curry Vegan and vegetarian options Parking available Restrooms inside Dance floor Event dinning area Extra bread not included Amex accepted Fast buffet refills Drinks are extra Quick lunch

Tried a new Indian buffet and had no problem parking. I did enjoy my food. The buffet was $14.99 for lunch. I must say the Tandoori chicken was tasty and moist. I enjoyed all the curry and a few had a nice kick. If you want garlic Nan you have to pay an up-charge. Kind of disappointed in that as other buffets dont do this. In fact I heard up-charge several times. They didnt have the rice pudding or cheese balls which are great desserts. Could have paid an up-charge to get these desserts.

This month our team lunch was at Sapphire Indian Cuisine. The lunch buffet was only $14.99. Samosa had a thin crunchy outer layer I loved. Filling didn't appear to have any meat and had a mild flavor. I prefer the meat filled ones. The tandoori chicken was tender and moist with tons of flavor from the spices it was marinated in. Highway chicken awas tender and juicy with delicious flavor. Naan was fresh from the oven with a delicious aroma and flavor. Staff was very nice. I enjoyed the chicken dishes and naan.

1st time we came here and to be honest .. didn't expect much. Restaurants before didn't survive but we were in the mood to try something different. Well it turned out to be a great choice . All the food was really good. Actually it was pretty perfect. Had vindaloo ( shrimp).. Shish kabob ( lamb). Naan . Everything was memorable. Loved the vibe. Great waiter and it seemed like a family restaurant. Definitely will be coming back... a lot!

Sapphire is certainly a gem! Very important to this review: My family really enjoys Indian food. One Friday, we were driving by Sapphire Indian Cuisine and noticed that they offer a lunch buffet, which my husband was interested in trying. Despite not being part of our plans for the day, we packed the kids up and headed to try Sapphire. I am so glad that I resisted the urge to tackle my to-do list instead! Sapphire offers a wonderful buffet with foods of varying spice levels, which I haven't seen often in Indian buffets (other places tend to have a uniformly bland spice level). There was food with spice levels that my adventurous preschooler could enjoy, as well curries for my high-spice tolerance husband. It was really wonderful that everyone had at least a few options to enjoy. The food was freshly made, with a friendly gentleman refilling the trays from the kitchen as often as needed. The rice and naan were perfectly made. The value for price per person was great. The customer service was also excellent, with the young gentleman being friendly and appropriately attentive. We had a fantastic experience and will definitely be returning!

I've had Indian food at other places that are better tasting than this one. I ordered the Fish Moilee. It was okay. I think I will stick to chicken and/or curry dishes next time. I ordered medium spicy. I think the spiciness was enough for me or maybe a level lower. I ordered the naan bread. It was good. Another person ordered the Bullet naan and it was spicy, but still good. I tried the Marsala chai (drink) and it was ok. I didn't like the taste of the water there. As for service, it was just okay. They did check on us. I don't think the staff were great with genuine/happy service. One staff was reluctant to take our picture, like it was beneath him to do so. I don't think I would go back to this one. The highlight of the meal was meeting friends there.

This spot is serving up some quality Indian cuisine in the heart of Rancho Bernardo. Upon arrival, we got seated promptly. The area we were sat in was a little dim but not a huge deal. Our server was stern and professional. We ordered veggie samosas, paani puri, garlic naan and chicken tikka masala to share. The veggies samosas were good, especially paired with the mint chutney and sweet plum sauce. The appetizer comes with 2 pieces of samosas. The paani puri came with 6 pieces and left a lot to be desired. I probably wouldnt order this one again. The garlic naan came with 4 pieces for $4 which is just enough for one entree. The naan itself was warm and tasty. The chicken tikka masala was great, had solid masala flavors and chicken was good quality. Only complaint would be the sodas we ordered. We got a couple diet cokes and they didnt taste like diet coke. Tasted watered down or off not sure which one. Probably would choose something else next time. The prices here are competitive and for that we will be back!

We tried Sapphire one evening for dinner. Was looking forward to the Lamb kebabs. Unfortunately they were dry and tough. The naan bread was hot, fresh and delicious.

Finally decided to try this place & so glad we did! We came for dinner and were seated quickly, and enjoyed attentive and prompt service throughout the night. Our table was beautifully set & the food was incredible. The chicken in the chicken tikka masala was some of the most tender chicken I have ever had and all of the naan was fresh and delicious! Cannot wait to come back and hopefully try their buffet next!

Very authentic and delicious Indian food, hidden in a quiet shopping mall. Tables are set with very lovely white plates and cloth napkins, with very attentive servers and staff. The perfect place for a quiet date night, or even to bring the family! Definitely going back here again.

Very nice restaurant to eat during lunch! The buffet is a delight with many options!! Thank you!

Visit for workday buffet lunch. Not busy. Service (sitting, water, naan) is good. Food was meah (some things were lukewarm). 3% credit card fee

This review is for the lunch buffet. The food is excellent with a decent variety. Service is good and the place is clean. Would highly recommend.

this really hits the spot! you can't go wrong with Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, and Mango Lassi. ordered pickup and it was really fast. everyone there is so nice, 5/5

Overall great location for lunch buffet. Prive is pretty standard for a lunch buffet. I appreciated they had a few items I do not see often on lunch buffet such as Biriani, at the time the only main protein seemed to be chicken. Would love to see maybe lamb or turkey but it was still good for lunch! Service was polite and made sure to stop by often to check on us and our fill our water.

Great service from friendly staff. Beautiful location for family gatherings or parties. Lunch buffet Mon-Sat 1100-3 pm, $14.99.

Delicious Indian food buffet!! All you can eat! Tasted great, fair price, not busy. Recommend it!

Excellent service, atmosphere, and most importantly excellent food. Perfect Naan (not over done). Chicken coconut curry and chicken saag. The lamb samosa appetizer was also fantastic with the mint and tamarind sauces More of an casual-elegant atmosphere. We're lucky to have such an excellent Indian restaurant in Rancho Bernardo.

AMAZING! The staff were so accommodating to our group of 14. We were able to pre-order our menu items before arrival for timely service. All our chosen menu items were very good and everybody was pleased with what they ordered. I had arranged a birthday dessert ahead and the staff brought it out after our meal with the candles lit and their side plates instead of our paper plates, so classy. We were all so impressed with the restaurant food, service and the ambiance. Will definitely be back!

Place was empty at early dinner around 5pm. So we didn't have to wait! Brightly decorated dining room with Indian decor and furniture felt welcoming. Service was very good and food delicious. Pani puri appetizer was my favorite with sweet and tangy chutney. Garlic Naan can use a bit more garlic but baked well, deliciously chewy not too doughy nor hard. Yum! Prawn Vindaloo was tangy and spicy just the way I like it. Tandoori chicken was served sizzling hot on a stone griddle and marinated and baked just right. Fine Indian Dining with lesser known appetizers and authentic entrees at reasonable prices. Will return and plan to recommend to others.

Wonderful & authentic! Hidden .. I came across this place by chance and were blown away by not only the food but the five star service as well.. it's so refreshing to go to an Indian restaurant, order Indian food, and taste authentic spices.. I had the chicken Tikka and poodi.. both were great

Food was so amazing. We needed a good Indian restaurant in San Diego. Service was excellent and staff very friendly. The place is very clean and everything looks nice from the decor to the tablecloth in the tables. We will be back again and again.

Delicious food at very reasonable price. Very friendly service and the ambiance is good too.

I know a bit about Indian cuisine and met friends at Sapphire for a birthday dinner because of vegetarian options. What a great experience! The samosas-several kinds- were yummy and a cauliflour appetizer is one I could eat alone though plenty to share. Our server gave ideas on sharing main dishes...Tikka and other spice combinations served with basmati rice. For dessert it was a rice pudding and a shaved carrot dish I cannot wait to try again. The interior is elegant but family friendly. Good for groups I think. There is a lunch buffet during the week I'll bring friends to for sure. With wine our dinner for 4 was under $100 before tip.

Just came from Sapphire. Had a lovely dinner with some out of town guest! We enjoyed Vegetable Pakora and Gobi Manchurian for appetizers and Sagg Paneer,Daal Makhani, andMix Veg Korma for our main meal. Also order some Garlic Naan and Plain Roti. The server was helpful and attentive. The appetizers and main meal we very flavorful and delicious. The serving sizes were very generous. We will definetly be back!

New Indian spot that has opened for about 3 months now. The food is rich in flavor, fresh and best of all not all heavy in fats like many other restaurants I've gone to. The servers were very kind and professional as well especially Arsh. They are off to a great start. They offer lunch specials along with a tasty variety at their buffet for a reasonable price.

The food is so delicious. Service great, ambiance lovely. They have fabulous vegetarian and Panera dishes too. It will be our go to restaurant

We came for lunch and ordered their lunch special. Food is delicious and fresh. Service is ok, we were seated immediately but the silver wares and napkin came in after the food was served. Ambiance was nice, table cloths and good natural light from big windows.

Food is amazing and very fresh. Staff is excellent. Came for dinner, but the event space is large! Grateful for such a great Indian chef in the area. We had Salmon Coconut Curry, Chicken tiki and Goat curry with garlic naan. Apps were the chick-pea salad and chili chicken. Everything was perfect. They also have beer and wine with a wide array for traditional Indian beverages. Can't wait to go back. Thank you! Menu is phenomenal

Good indian food. Good service and ambiance. Our server Singh was kind and friendly. We ordered chicken tikka masala and biryani, both delicious.

Pick up take out for dinner after craving Indian food all day and it did not disappoint! I also got to meet the owners who were so sweet! I got the Gobi Manchurian, Chicken Coconut Curry, Goat Biryani. Gulab Jamun and naan of course! Everything was 10/10

5 Stars for their fried onion appetizer. For some reason Chili's thinks people don't want the "Awesome Blossum" anymore... so we don't go there anymore. But here? They realize deep fried battered onions with dipping sauces are EXACTLY what people want. -2 Stars because there is NO LUNCH BUFFET. This is the only Indian place I've been to without at least the OPTION to have a lunch buffet. They actually even have the buffet tables visible as you walk in... they just don't use them for some reason. Sadly won't be returning, because when I go out for Indian Food, I want the VARIETY of getting portions of lots of different dishes... but with no Lunch Buffet, YOU'RE STUCK JUST ORDERING ONE SINGLE DISH instead of being able to get lots of different ones, like every other Indian restaurant around here which is why I will be going to others instead of returning here... ...which is too bad because their food is REALLY GREAT QUALITY AND FLAVOR.

OUTSTANDING INDIAN FOOD AND CUSTOMER SERVICE! I had delayed trying Sapphire because I mistakenly believed it to be a buffet only option. Today, desperate for tikka masala, I dropped in to explore the options for takeout. Happily, Sapphire has every option and is the answer for all craving Indian cuisine. While I waited, the young man at the front who was in charge (Curran - sp?), offered me a sampling of their buffet while I waited. I chose their Samosa with mint sauce and it was wonderful. I immediately expanded my "to go" order to include Samosas with mint sauce. Once I got home I enjoyed the Tikka Masala, garlic Nan and aromatic rice. It was the best I have had in ages. I will be back. Run, do not walk to Sapphire for authentic and delicious Indian cuisine.

The food is subpar. The chicken is definitely processed frozen, not grilled in the kitchen. The rice we got served appeared to be from lunch or the day before. I love Indian food, and this was very disappointing. The bread was greasy. We came for dinner and we were the 2nd family in the entire place at 6pm. I hope they can improve the quality of the food. Our sever was very nice.

Buffet food was not kept warm enough, the raita was very runny with little in it, there is now a 3% charge to use credit cards but impossible to use cash since they have little cash on hand. very few staff though they are pleasant

Love their malai kofta and bullet naan. Probably the Best in town! An absolute must try.

My daughter and I stopped by to eat at this wonderful indian restaurant located in a mall in Rancho bernardo. The staff was very attentive and the food is very fresh and tasty. The owner, MR Singh was on site which was great to see him. He is a hard worker and very personable and pleasant man. He and his family have worked hard to create his restaurants in san diego. When you have a chance, swing by and give it a shot you wont be disappointed! and ask where their other restaurants are located so you can enjoy their food at other locations!, thanks again for a taste of india you wont be disappointed!

I came into town for work and found this place on yelp. The staff were very nice and accommodating. The food was delicious and very large portions for a great price! I wish I lived here so I could be a regular. I would highly recommend! More people need to know about this place

Just ate at Sapphires on Father's Day. It's a new restaurant in Rancho Bernardo. It's delicious. Good price. I had chicken tikka masala, my husband had chicken tandoori. The garlic Nan was the best I have eaten. Enjoyed the samosa.. we will be going back.

Fantastic Indian food! Great service and beautiful decor. Excellent value. Spice level was perfect.

Honestly we did not order any food because when we arrived it looked like it had been sitting out too long from the lunch buffet. I feel sorry for the new owners. The parking lot rarely is even partially filled. 2 or 3 cars are seen normally on the evening and I assume those are staff members. No one goes there. The owners just do not understand the customer profile of the area. The restaurant is way oversized, the food is confusing and the decor is very overdone. I went to their event a month ago and unfortunately it did not go well. A clear example that they do not know the customer who would eat there. The vendors were depressed because they sold very little and the merchandise was certainly nothing I would purchase. Everyone had the same type over overpriced merchandise. I came to purchase the lemonade but the person, a very bored man with a toddler on his lap, had his attention focused on the kid and not a potential customer. The lemonade was hidden in a half empty container, warm, no ice, partially empty. Clearly not refrigerated and not appealing. I shop in that area every day and frequently eat in other places that are more trendy, good food, with bar area as well. I dearly miss the Barrel Room, perfect fit for the areas clientele. I wish I had something positive to say but frankly I don't. I would never eat there. I'd call it a day and move on. Just saying.

The first time was fantastic, the last few meh. The first time I ate lunch and it was flavorful and service was great. The next two visits were takeout and the food was really bland. Even when I asked for spicy, it was still lacking flavor. The last time I went to the buffet. It was truly sad. The room felt like a sports bar, and not a clean one. There were a lot of choices but everything was tasteless. The chai and kheer were both pretty good, but not worth the cost of the buffet. There are lots of Indian restaurants popping up around this area, so I think I'll try those instead of this again.