Serene Cuisine of India

I chose this restaurant because I was looking for a safe option as someone with Celiac disease. The server explained that while not everything on the menu is gluten-free, many options are, as long as you avoid items with bread or anything fried. They also assured me that they use a separate section of the kitchen for gluten-free preparation, which was very reassuring. We ordered the coconut curry chicken, and it was absolutely fantastic. The restaurant has a classy ambiance, and the service was exceptional. The server was friendly and went the extra mile to ensure the ingredients were prepared fresh to avoid cross-contamination. I've only been here once, so I can't speak to the consistency of their gluten-free practices, but my first experience was very positive. I would recommend this restaurant to others looking for safe and delicious gluten-free options.

Server Manju was absolutely wonderful and kind! She pulled out chairs for all the guests and was very kind and generous. The food was wonderful and she was so so kind. Will definitely be coming back because of her! I think she deserves a raise, if not the world! :))) we also had a lovely short conversation about our jobs. She is very wonderful at hers. I would love for her to see this review - Teacher Sammi :)

Review: A Sensory Journey to India in Every Bite Discovering an authentic Indian restaurant is a pleasure, but finding one that also offers impeccable service makes it a true gem. From the moment you step inside, the rich aromas of spices envelop you, transporting you straight to India. The service is another highlight—attentive without being intrusive, with thoughtful recommendations and a warmth that makes every guest feel at home. Additionally, the presentation of the dishes is impeccable, blending tradition and aesthetics in every detail. If you’re looking for a dining experience that combines authenticity, flavor, and exceptional hospitality, this Indian restaurant is a must-visit. A true feast for the senses!

The vegetable biryani included broccoli, cauliflower, onions, carrots, and it was delicious and spiced perfectly. The molai kofta is seasoned expertly, as well, and the kofta balls are moist and soft. The vegetable samosas are crispy and the potato/pea filling was bright and delicious. The dal soup was spiced quite well. Also, the medium spice level is on the hotter side than many other Indian restaurants. The naan is OK: not enough butter or garlic, and they were a little stiff. The server could have been more attentive given that there was only one other table with diners when we went. She was on top of our waters, but we waited too long after we finished to receive to-go boxes and the check. The restaurant is right on Evans, and parking is sparse. Expect to walk a block or two from your car to the restaurant.

We have been here twice. Both times were great. The samosas were some of the best I've ever had. They had a flaky - light crust. Our main dishes were also very good. Overall, very fresh and light. Good sized portions also. The service was super friendly and delightful. I feel like the people working there really wanted to make you happy.

Ordered takeout. First off - it smells amazing right when you walk in! The takeout bag looked smaller than I expected for how much we got but they REALLY packed the containers full. Naan is a really generous size & the food is fantastic. Medium spicy was perfect for getting through my partner’s sinuses and mild was great for my lower spice threshold. Staff were very nice and friendly.

Manju and everyone is super kind and amazing. The food is delicious and I loved everything! Can’t recommend enough.

Simply the best Indian food! Outstanding quality of food and the customer service is amazing! Manju is great when it comes to ordering and she’s wonderful when it comes to details as well. We had a couple of vegans as part of our dinner order and everything was perfect! We keep coming back because Serene is great all around!

THIS IS THE MOST RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS INDIAN FOOD I HAVE EVER TASTED! The service is awesome and the naan and butter chicken were out of this freaking world. The restaurant is so clean. Everything is so good! The samosas are so yummy. You HAVE TO COME HERE!

3.5 stars Food was pretty good, but service was slow, which is ironic bc there were only 2 other customers (went at 4PM) Got the strawberry lassi, aloo paratha, and lamb vindaloo. Lassi and paratha were great, and vindaloo+rice was good, but probably sat around for a min, bc it came out hot but cooled down after 5ish mins. As for the service, food took maybe 15 minutes, which is normal. But after I boxed my leftovers, I was just sitting and waiting for the check for 20+ minutes. Eventually had to wave someone down when they finally came out of the kitchen. $30 is a little high for the amount I got, but I was treating myself after classes, so not a huge deal. Ambience is actually really nice. Vibrant colors and lights. I'm also pretty sure I heard some microwave beeps coming from the kitchen. I mean, idk for sure if they were using one though, so I'll give em the benefit of the doubt.

While visiting my besties in town, they brought me here for our last lunch together and wow, was it delicious!! We ordered the mini samosa and tandoori wings, Im going to dream about those wings! While they came with a sauce it wasn't needed anyway since they were so flavorful. We also ordered chicken korma, honey chicken, and chicken tikka kebab. Even though they were all chicken dishes, they were all very different and delicious. The woman who served us was warm and inviting and made us feel comfortable, she even to take our picture! Anyway, this place was delicious and beautiful and modern inside.

After attempting delivery from another Indian restaurant (ghost kitchen), I wondered if I could order from Serene. I have eaten there several times. The website listed almost every item on their menu when I looked a menu photo from previous visits. I ordered the Lamb Korma with a side of Cauli Manchurian (roasted cauliflower coated with Indian hot sauce). I also got a very orange Mango Lassi. Sweet and yummy. I also got the Coconut Naan which soften the spices from the Lamb Korma. Serene used Grubhub to deliver my order. Serene provided live updates regarding my order and when it was picked up for delivery. It arrived on time.

I was in the mood for paneer tikka masala the other day, so got takeout from this spot in University. Parking is a little tricky, so if I were you I'd spring for the delivery. The roti was a little dry, but the paneer dish was pretty good. It definitely hit the spot, and it was a fast and easy pickup.

I haven't had proper delicious Buttered Chicken since I lived in New Zealand and this place has THE best Buttered Chicken!!! Service was prompt and the gentleman that served us was extremely nice and thorough. My new favorite Indian cuisine spot!!!!! Try it!!

Visiting from Los Angeles and met with my friend here on a snowy night. It was DELICIOUS. I ordered the mushroom dish and loved it. I got mild and my friend got medium. Neither were spicy at all. Garlic naan is a must. I wish they had a bit more rice than the one bowl to share, but they added rice to our takeout boxes. Friendly staff. Lovely dining area. There's a small free parking lot near the restaurant.

This food is absolutely the best!!! Have been multiple times and every time it's delicious and fresh. Their butter chicken is amazing and their naan (every variety) is perfect. The service is fast and friendly, would absolutely recommend!

Cool spot with an awesome mural on the wall. I mean what more do you need? Oh well if you are interested in how the food tastes it is pretty good. I would say portion are not small but definitely not big either. Maybe leaning more towards small than big and maybe leaning more towards expensive but nothing crazy. The service was good. We ordered a lot of food and everything was delicious. It was a little odd when the owner / server came by when she brought us the little credit card terminal, about to insert my car and pay when she said "hold on" I forgot to add the chai tea. I mean we did order a chai along with everything else so it's fair we get charged for it but just seemed a little odd but nothing that impacted our experience.

The food here is okay in comparison to other Indian food I've tried lately in the Denver Metro area. I'd say their medium isn't too hot so I'll have to try the medium-hot if I ever choose to go back here again. The service is the reason why I'm only giving two stars. My drink was forgotten and when the food came I had to remind them. It still didn't come for another 5 minutes...Then, we had to ask for to go boxes a couple of times...Last, when it came time to pay I asked to split the bill in half with my friend...they were okay doing that but made me pay twice when I asked to add a to-go meal for my boyfriend. It was odd to me as I have never had that happen before. Overall, not a great service experience at all and the food is mediocre.

Me any my party enjoyed our dinner. Authentic dishes and flavors. Customizable heat levels. My daughter lived in Kolkata for a year and was happy with her dinner. Service was great. Not much to complain about. But we were the only table there at 7:30 on a Friday night. That seemed really odd to me. Unfortunately the space isn't very attractive and is missing the India theme decor that other Indian restaurants are known for. As such it's not really an "India Experience" restaurant but really a place to get some good Indian food. As such it misses and sense of "special." Also the lack of parking is a serious issue. We parked blocks away and were unsure if we were even in a legal spot.

Always a great time. Very attentive customer service. Amazing food. All courses good. I love the soups and samosa options they offer. Good vegetarian selection with bold flavors. Alway bring out of towners here

This place is so good! My favorite Indian restaurant in Denver for sure. My daughter is a super picky eater & even she loves this place!

We live this place! Their food had just the right amount of heat for medium and always consistent. Their owner is super friendly and caring!

The food simply was not very flavorful, and the service was not good. My server seemed disinterested and it took me waving at him a few times for him to take my order. The interior decorations were quite nice, but it doesn't matter when the food and service are both very lacking. It wasn't even busy when I went, so that's not an excuse for this case. Overall very disappointing considering the reviews.

The food is always delicious and the restaurant is a great place to sit and have a meal together. There's a lot of vegetarian and non vegetarian options. It's one of my favorite restaurants in the area.

Serene is our neighborhood indian spot; for quite a while I got lunch here every Monday. The samosas are arguably the star of the show, but the service is also amazing; the proprietor has always been extremely kind to us and our toddler when we've gone in.

Serene really fell short for me, especially with so many 5 star reviews! The staff were pleasant but needed a lot of reminders. The food was pretty bland with small portions (we ordered from the dinner menu) and a hefty price! I ordered the mild Chicken Tikka Masala and cheese naan. Typically I'd order medium spice but since I'm expecting I decide to do mild. There was just zero flavor and that shouldn't be the case even with mild. I did sample my friends paneer saag that was medium spice and it did have a tad more flavor but honestly not much.

Amazing Indian food and service! The hostess / waitress Manju (sp?) is so sweet that I'd go back just to see her! The food was fantastic and so fresh. We had the samosa, garlic naan, sweet potato masala and the sag paneer. Will definitely be back.

This is literally the cutest place. The service is so nice and the food is amazing. Highly recommend the momos. I got an ice chai tea and it was fantastic

Loved everything about this place. The staff, the food, and the ambiance were all top notch. Cannot wait to go back soon!

I've been craving authentic fresh Indian food and this place hit the spot! Butter chicken is always my go-to but I wanted to try something different so I went for the coconut curry chicken. Very creamy and had a strong coconut milk base which I like. More mild of a flavor than butter chicken. 1/2 a star down due to the naan being slightly dry and thin for my preference. Staff are EXTREMELY friendly, attentive, and generous for sure!!!!!

My buddy and I were craving Indian food this past weekend. After scouring Yelp for longer than I'd care to admit, I landed on Serene Cuisine of India. They just opened back up to 25% indoor dining, plus you can make a reservation right on Yelp. How friggin' sweet! When snow's on the ground, my body has this intense yearning for curry. Serene has its fair share to choose from. I loved the expansiveness of the menu. It was actually pretty difficult to choose which direction to go towards. Obviously we ordered Naan, the regular and Serene Special Naan. Both hot and delicious, with extra bonus points for the latter. I have never seen Naan stuffed with vegetables, ground meat and cheese before. Quite frankly, it tasted like an Indian Quesadilla and could've eaten 12 more! For mains, I landed on the Chicken Vindaloo. Vindaloos are traditionally fiery and more robust than your average curry. Though the spiciness was there, the flavors were balanced throughout. The deep red hue, the tenderness of the marinated chicken, paired with basmati rice and a cool cucumber sauce made for an excellent meal. You best believe I soaked up the saucy dish with more naan bread! We were one of two tables dining for lunch, I hope business picks up for them! I encourage anyone to give them a shot if you like clean, carefully prepared food. They are definitely going to be added to my takeout and delivery rotation!

Serene is and always will be one of my favorite spots in Denver! Amazing food, great drinks, and friendly service every time. Auntie is so warm & welcoming.

DELICIOUS, FRESH, and AUTHENTIC! We recently moved here from a city that is heavily influenced by Indian and SE Asian cuisine. Serene is the first restaurant that we've eaten at that hits all the marks! I feel like I'm back in my hometown and equally reminded of my time in India. The food is fresh, diverse, and delicious! The owner has a warm presence, and it is obvious her love for her customers shows up in her food and service! I recommend calling direct to order instead of using doordash. Saves money for Serene and you! Go support this yummy establishment!

Best Indian cuisine in Denver!! Highly recommend this place. The staff are always friendly, and the flavors of the foods are amazing -Ana & Silvestre

We are avid Indian food consumers, and I've enjoyed trying all the places Denver has to offer since moving here earlier in 2021. We placed a large order Monday evening and received our delivery in less than the anticipated time (estimated for 65 minutes, arrived in closer to 50-55). Everything was accurate and piping hot still. the starters: - meat and veg samosas: perfectly crispy and salty on the outside, and PACKED with filling. we enjoyed the veg with the brown sauce which is a bit sweeter, and the meat with the green sauce which is bright and herby - veg pakora: so crispy and came with a ton in the order. loved them and will be heating the leftovers in the oven to enjoy later.. the mains: - chicken tikka masala: the spice level was a miss for us. I requested 10/10 "Indian hot" and it was the least spicy dish of the bunch. however the meat was tender and the flavor was still good - lamb korma: incredibly tender, delicious sauce, and had a hard time not eating the whole thing in one sitting! - lamb vindaloo: also requested this one as 10/10 heat, and while it wasn't that it still had a kick that was the most out of the three. similar to the korma the lamb was SO tender, probably the most tender we've had in Denver Overall a delicious spot we will continue to order from and look forward to trying other dishes. Just hoping we can get more spice next time :)

I am so happy we have an fantastic Indian restaurant near my house. This amazing find opened just a week ago and is worth checking out. The restaurant in located in the old Four Friends space near Denver University. The menu is inspired by the Mughlai empire. The food is rich in flavor and cooked with aromatic spices, and sometime nuts, and dried fruits. You still have options of Indian favorites like: butter chicken, saag (palak) paneer, tikka masala. At lunch you can get Mumbai frankies; think of it as an Indian burrito grilled meats wrapped in naan. On our first visit, we had mini samosa. These little gems were filled with potatoes. The house made chutney that accompany it were amazing. The tamarind sauce was a raspberry color, and had a good balance of sweet and sour. The palak paneer is rich and creamy, with the earthiness from the spinach. The homemade cheese is amazing. The Murgh Makhani aka Butter Chicken was slathered in a flavorful tomato gravy. The flavors of red chilli, garam masala and ginger and garlic were well balanced. I love that they use dry fenugreek leaves with this dish, which brings out a nutty and sweet flavor. I definitely will be back!

The food is soooo good here. You'll regularly see the owners and their kids which is a plus but there's been an increase in prices on their menu and I'm not about that.

They use a same sauce with minimal modifications for all their curries. The curries are not made from scratch.

Picked up something quick for myself and toddler on way home. I ordered mini samosas for myself and I got the kids grilled boneless chicken in korma sauce and naan bread for my toddler. I popped the samosas in my air fryer to crisp it up. It has a nice flavor and I really like the dipping sauce. Definitely a 5 stars for the samosas. My toddler's chicken was quite dry and bland. The chicken chunk was extremely large as well. The korma sauce was good for a kiddo but I wished the chicken chunk was smaller for her to grasp.

Spent over $60 through doordash purchasing dinner for one to be delivered to my hotel... Mango lassie arrived with no straw, chicken tikki massala, no fork or spoon, there were no napkins in the bag... Called the restaraunt and they state that they don't include any of these items unless your driver specifically asks for it... What doordash delivery driver is going to be mindful enough to do that.. Very cheap that they can't be bothered to add at least one piece of plastic ware so you don't have to eat with your hands, when you just ordered a $27 entree, and a $14 appetizer..

The food was delicious, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive to my family, and the atmosphere was warm and cozy. I prefer Indian Hot spice level, and Serene did not disappoint! We will be back!

Good food and lovely service, but definitely expensive. Their naan is always warm and fresh, and their appetizers are quite good as well. Good for an occasional splurge, however pricy for something that isn't all that fancy.

We're not from Colorado and it has been raining all day... so a little bit of Indian food is what was calling. When we came in there was one other party that was sitting at the bar. Then it started to really get packed. There were only three people working, I am assuming it's the son, father, and the cook. I overheard the son telling the other customers that their servers just quit this morning, so I really felt bad for them. They were trying the best they could with the amount of people that came in. Besides everything being a little slow, the food was phenomenal so it made up for it. We had mini vegetable samosa that were fried to perfection, the garlic cheese yan was to die for, their shrimp masala was delicious. Like I said, they would have had 5 stars if the wait for food didn't take so long. This is literally based on the experience that I had that night. I am sure once they hire new servers they will be back at 5 stars

I remember the years when Denver didn't have one single Indian Resturant. Those days are long gone. We have sampled a number of them through the last 40 years. One or two have been good enough to return for a second or third time. But, hold on. Today, we found one that will keep us coming back as often as we can manage it. Serene Cuisine of India, located at 2070 S. University Blvd, Denver, within the University of Denver area, is our new found favorite. They have been in this location for two years, but were closed twice for the Covid-19 pandemic for several months. Now, with the green light to go, they are ready, willing, and able to accommodate your craving for GOOD, no EXCELLENT Indian food. They have eat in dining and carry out. They are open seven days a week, 11am-10pm. Our "lunch bunch" of four goes all over the city trying different types of food. This was it for today. Because I could make a reservation, I did. It probably wasn't necessary today since DU is out for the summer. Nonetheless, the owner, Amar, was ready for us and treated us royally. After carefully looking over the menu, we saw that they have a lunch special section that suited us. There were four choices of protein: Chicken, Lamb, Fish or Shrimp, and Paneer. Next, choose a sauce: Vindaloo, Saag, Curry, or Korma. For a side, the choices were: Green salad, Paneer Fritter, Vegetable Fritter, or Soup of the day. With each meal, a bowl of rice and plain naan is included, along with a soft beverage. Two of us chose the lamb saag, one chose lamb vindaloo, and the other chicken vindaloo. With plenty of caution as to the spice level of the vindaloo, even toned down to 6 from 10, it was plenty spicy. The lamb saag was especially tasty. The lamb chunks was soft, tender and flavorful. With each of the dishes, the protein portion was plentiful. We also ordered an extra side of spinach and paneer-cheese. Everything we had was freshly prepared and so tasty-more than most where we have eaten. (We are all four very experienced Indian Food eaters.) The Resturant was pleasantly cool on this 93 degree day. The decor was simple, but representative of India with a mural painted on the wall. The surrounding were immaculately clean, as were the restrooms. The four of us love to chat with the Resturant owners where we dine. Amar told us some personal history as well as that of the Resturant. We will be dining here again real soon and as often as we can. The only downside of the location is there is only street parking. It took just one drive around the block to swing back in front to find a spot. Warning: must be able to parallel park!

We stopped at Serene after a day of rafting. The decor and freshness of the place really caught our attention. Amar our host was very patient, professional and friendly. We ordered a number of dishes as we were a group of 5. Some Vegetarian dishes we ordered were kesar paneer Tikka, dal Makhni, paneer Makhni, garlic naan, onion kulcha, palak paneer. The food was really fresh and delicious, flavors were on point and was the perfect hot meal we could have asked for on a rainy day. We also indulged in gulab jamun with vanilla ice cream - shared 1 portion on the table. We absolutely enjoyed our experience and was a great place for us friends to catch up. Would highly recommend this restaurant to both locals and tourists, definitely check it out if you still haven't! :)

Excellent place to grab a bite of Indian cuisine! Let me start by saying that DJ is an amazing server. He really cares about the people he waits on and will identify any concerns of the people ordering food. The place is clean and has a modern vibe. The booths are comfy. We sat at the smaller one with the post in the way. It's structural so it cannot be moved. It wasn't any bother for us. We started with mini samosas which we got free for checking in on Yelp! They were yummy with both sauces: red is sweet and green is tangy with a little spicy kick. The garlic naan was delicious. He put the butter on the side because I am staying away from dairy. That's awesome. Everywhere I've tried in Jackson Heights, NY (one of the Indian capitals of NYC) they tell me it cannot be done... But now I know that's not true!!! I tried the traditional curry with chicken. It was great and tasty. I didn't get as much of a spicy kick as I would have liked to have had. My boo ordered the mango lassi. I asked if they could make it without dairy but being that it's a yogurt drink, they said no. I did find a place in JH that can make it without dairy though. My boo also got the chicken korma. My favorite dish before I went dairy-free! I should learn how to make it with almond milk or something. He enjoyed it and didn't have any issue with it being spicy which is unusual. They did have the vindaloo listed as fiery, so maybe they tame some dishes and keep others hot!! The gulab jamun was tasty. It did have dairy but I'm on the hunt for the best gulab jamun since Mirchi in Hicksville, NY closed. It wasn't the best but it was still pretty good. DJ put the ice cream on the side so my boo ate that. Three gulabs were in the dish with a little honey-like liquid. Their menu has useful information on what can be made GF or DF. And some of the items like the garlic naan (not listed for DF) can be made DF. The music in the background is Indian too. Yay! I shazamed some of them. On warmer days or nights, try the outdoor seating. It's a unique way to enjoy too! If I'm ever back in that area, I'd definitely return and try the fiery vindaloo! Happy eats!

Amazing place! Made reservations about a day earlier for a group of 16 people. The restaurant took us in and served all of us nicely and speedily! Staff was great and inside ambiance was nice as well! I'll only speak to what my group at the table ordered and it is all vegetarian! For starters, we ordered the vegetable pakora. They were good, a bit over fried but still worth it. We also ordered the Paneer Tikka Mumbai Frankie. This was amazing, so good and so fresh and correctly seasoned! I would definitely try a Frankie, they are amazing and not many Indian restaurants do them. For our mains we ordered Malai Kofta and Paneer Makhani, both were great! We ordered garlic naan as well and that was good too! Overall we ordered quite a bit but we were served with great service and the food was appropriately spiced! Loved this place and would totally recommend it!

This is our go~to Indian food restaurant in Denver! We've always ordered the tikka masala which is consistently delicious. We also get naan- I think there are 2 pieces of naan in each order and they're pretty big but if you're a naan lover, order extra. Disclaimer, they give A LOT of rice! It's amazing. I made the mistake of also ordering a side of rice the first time and this was totally unnecessary! The tikka comes with rice. Last tip- the samosas!! So. Good. I preferred the 2 large samosas (because yummy insides) vs the version with many small ones. The latter was more just crisp than filling. So if you're looking for more of just crunch, go for the littles.

Went back to Serene for more take out-- the Chana Masala is still as tasty as ever! It's very savory and full of flavor. I always get the papadum and the dipping sauces are both sweet and savory. I mix them for a perfect (maybe unkosher ) dipping combination. More recently, my boyfriend tried the Chicken Curry. It was awesome! Similar tasting to the Chana Masala, but a bit more flavorful and salty/savory. May get that next time!

One of the most delicious restaurants in South Denver! The staff is so kind and helpful, and the food is always a hit.

The food is delicious! I'm supposed to say more (85 characters worth), but isn't the taste the point of going out to eat? Especially food that you don't typically prepare at home for yourself.

Great flavors and this would have gotten 5 stars if it had been spicy as I had asked for. The Saag Paneer which I had asked to be medium spicy was medium spicy but the butter chicken chicken which I had also requested to be medium spicy was great tasting but no heat... disappointing. The Samosas were good. Crispy on the outside..nice filling. I wish I had known they dont come with sauces, I would have ordered sauce for them. Nice surprise that there was rice pudding on the menu.

I felt it's a bit overpriced that's the only reason why I rate 4! We ordered 3 appetizers and it costs us around 45 , owner of the place made us feel comfortable and checked on us frequently! Taste I couldn't rate it precisely because my taste buds are habituated to South Indian dishes and I really don't know if it's good or not!

Let's talk about the chicken curry..delicious! I've ordered takeout from here 2 times and it is worth it even though it's a little bit of a drive across town. The portions are pretty good size and so far I've had leftovers for a snack later on or lunch the next day. If you're in the area..or heck if you're just craving some good chicken curry, then this is your place!

This has become an almost weekly treat. I love the vindaloo and naan so much!! It is a good thing I don't live nearby or I would be here every day.

Chicken tikka masala was pretty creamy. Asked for spice level between medium and spicy. Didn't taste the spice so going to ask for spicy next time. Garlic naan was nice and garlicy

Good food. I was looking for some Jain options and they were happy to accomodate that. Ordered Paneer Masala and it was tasty!