Spice & Tonic - Indian Cuisine & Bar

A new favorite spot!! Easily the best Indian food we’ve had in the twin cities. From the samosas to the raita to the dal to the biryani, beginning to end the meal was fantastic. Really attentive servers and really vibe inside. Felt like coming across a hidden gem! Can’t wait to come back!

The food was absolutely delicious, the service was impeccable, and the ambiance was perfect. Every dish was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Our serving guy was attentive and made excellent recommendations (Non-veg Staters, Tandoor roti, chicken makhani, biryani) even vegetarian food finally they ended up with Kheer as complimentary by chef it was amazing. In one word perfect place for foodies.

This summer, I stopped here for lunch with a friend from out of state, and we were both completely satisfied with the food, service, and atmosphere at Spice & Tonic. The mid-day vibe was casual, and the style was a bit more modern/polished than other places I've been that serve Indian cuisine. My mango lassi was lovely and so delicious, the naan was fresh, and my vegetarian lunch option was very enjoyable. Although I was a bit surprised that my meal arrived on a metal tray (didn't exactly match the decor), the tray was a practical means to neatly deliver a sampler of foods. The wait staff were polite, professional, and attentive. I would definitely visit again!

Best Indian food I’ve had. Extremely nice host who is very informational as well. Much appreciated my time.

The food here is my favorite Indian food I've had in the Twin Cities! It is a smaller restaurant but has a nice ambiance. We were a pretty diverse party with 2 meat eating adults, 1 vegetarian teen, 1 meat eating teen who loves spicy food and a 7 year old. Everyone in our party was super impressed with their food and the variety was more than enough for us all to be happy! The service was great and the servers were super friendly.

Fantastic place. One of the best indian restaurants I ever tried. All the waiters were super nice and helpful. We got some samosas, lentils soup, various dishes such as beef vindaloo, chicken tika masala and shrimps. I enjoyed having 3 mango lassi and for dessert the rice pudin and the mango kulfi. I would return every time I could have the chance.

It's the best Indian restaurant I've been to in Minneapolis. The manager, Imran, is an exceptional host. The food is fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend their vegetarian/potato samosas, yellow daal (lentils), Bombay Chaat, fish Tikka, and malai kulfi ice cream. Their chicken Tikka masala is also fantastic. They have numerous vegetarian options as well. Clean restaurant and great service. All meat is halal per staff.

I got the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. It was good but not drive-out-of- your-way good.

Warm and inviting atmosphere. Service from each person was top notch. Everything we had was vibrant in flavor and the perfect amount of spice. Note: referring to actual flavor not spicy. Ordered 6 (1-6 level for spicy), but barely had any heat. In fairness we're in MN and I assume they didn't want to offend anyone by actually kicking up the heat. We enjoyed Peshawari Naan, Garlic Naan, Matar Paneer, Chicken Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, and finished the meal with Gulab Jamun and Pistachio Kuffi. Surprisingly we didn't ask for any takeaway containers... nothing was left to take home.

We were staying across the street at the A Loft hotel, and popped in not expecting much. As soon as we entered, I noticed a rhythm to the way the staff was working the room. Super efficient, friendly, and around *just enough* to get you your food, with nothing more. And the food?! Wow was it fresh. Some of the freshest Indian flavors I've had in recent memory. The bread was piping hot and delicious, and the house made pickles were a punch in the mouth with flavor. Matar Paneer is a dish I will ALWAYS get when I have the chance, and Spice & Tonic's was a delight. Super clean and refreshing. Honestly everything was so dang good, and my only complaint isn't really even a complaint as much as an observation - they don't do hot very hot. We ordered on the higher end of their spice spectrum (1-5 scale) and nothing raised our temp in the slightest. I am not sure what the Indian food scene in Minneapolis looks like, but Spice & Tonic sure is dang good. If you're in the neighborhood, give them a try!

Was craving some Indian and had tickets to the Guthrie. This place came highly recommended by a colleague. It's walking distance from the Guthrie, just a couple of blocks. Service was so fast and excellent. Great selection of menu items. Restaurant was nicely decorated and the bathroom is shared with other businesses. Now for the food. We ordered: the beef samosas (4/5) large and full of ground beef. Surprised that weren't any vegetables like a little bit of potatoes. Nicely deep fried Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, chicken Korma (4/5). All were delicious curries. Spice levels could be more accurate. They gave us a range of 1-6 and we ordered a 5 since we love spices and strong flavors. This is what we expect from Indian cuisine.Barely a hint of spices. They were definitely based on a Minnesota scale. Portion sizes were on the smaller end, barely enough to share. The naan (5/5) was soft, crispy, buttery all at the same time. Pickle mix (0/5) do not get! Tasted like acetone. Chai tea (1/5) tasted like warmed milk. Barely any spice to it. Don't think I'd return. I'm looking for stronger flavors from an Indian restaurant. But it's a nice date night, mild Indian food.

I stopped by today and had a great experience overall. When they asked for a spice level (on a scale of 1 to 6), I chose 5--fair warning, it's very spicy, even for someone who grew up with Indian food! The mango lassi was a 10/10--perfectly refreshing and balanced. We really enjoyed the veggie samosa as well--crispy and flavorful. I probably wouldn't order the paneer pakora again; it was a bit bland for my taste. That said, the atmosphere was lovely, and I'd definitely come back to try more dishes.

Place setting... nice touch! Their dining rm has carpet so it's a soft walk to Ur seat. They have a row of booths & an assortment of chairs combined w/ booth seating opposite. Garlic Naan. Veggie Samosa. Fish Pakora. The crust is delicious & the lemon... is on point! Lamb Biryani. Baingan Bharta.

To split between two people, we got the vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala, and of course garlic naan. It was all pretty good and plenty for 2. The patio outside is basic but nice for sunny days. The staff is all really nice and the food came out quickly, which was perfect for before a Guthrie performance!

Great Indian food, really nice people! Curry was flavorful and complex; so good! Garlic naan and cheese nan were flavorful and soft. Ambience was quiet and soothing.

We came in for a lunch at 12 and was served immediately. They knew when we were ready to order and when we were ready for the check. I got Dal soup and they even asked what level of spice I wanted. It was so good. I would go just for the dal. The nann bread was great and so is the mango lassi!

I was really happy with the food here. We got veggie and cheese pakora, veggie pakora are solid, cheese are really fantastic. I was happy to find that the korma is tomato-free. Staff were great with all my questions about what was in the food, and I've had positive experiences getting delivery from here as well.

Ordered the Chicken Coconut Curry to-go, spicy level 3 out of 6. Spice level was perfect and the flavor you would expect was there! Chicken chunks were tender and good sized. The service was outstanding and friendly. I would recommend to a friend and would go back to try other menu items.

We've been here several times now and Spice & Tonic never disappoints. Excellent service and yummy food! One of our favorite Indian restaurants in the Twin Cities area. Recently, we stopped in for lunch for the first time and as always, it didn't disappoint! I really enjoyed their lunch options and how they're platted (pictured). The lunch specials come with perfect portions of a couple of their entrees/specialties, some raita (yogurt w/ cucumber and tomatoes), rice, naan, and a deep fried ball with sweet syrup (gulab jamun). It was a complete and perfect lunch! I can't remember exactly how much their lunch specials were but around $15-$20. When we go in for dinner, our go-to is their Chicken Makhani (i.e. butter chicken, $16), the Dal Paneer ($15), my husband enjoys the Garlic Naan ($4), and when we have space for dessert, we get the Mango Lassi ($5). Everything has it's own flavor and goes so well together. On top of the great food, the atmosphere is cute and the service is excellent!

We live close by and walk to Spice & Tonic 4-6 times a year. The quality of the food is consistently excellent and the service is great. Ambiance is good. The Indian wine surprised us, nice and dry.

I went to first note that the bulk of items have gone up $1. Not significant, but just an fyi. Chicken Pakora: the first thing I noticed was the chicken was a bit tough. I didn't prefer this dish, but it wasn't terrible. It was good, just not my cup of tea. Chicken tikka: this chicken was also tough, but my partner got a spice level 2 and it wasn't spicy at all, so it was very enjoyable The naan was terrible. Really dry and really thin. Only one side was buttered, and the naans at the bottom must have been left on a little too long. I loved the consistency of the lamb but the flavor of the chicken. I don't think I'd come back, but I'm glad I tried it out.

Hands down best authentic Indian food I've had in a minute! Kebabs, and curry were all spot on. Legit...not whitey Midwest style

Ordered take out from them twice now. Always hot, well packed, gooood portions. The matar paneer, chicken shai korma. (Medium +) my dad loves their beef Vindaloo, very meaty. Soft naan and moist rice. Flavorful samosas and pakora. I'm gonna try the shrimp coconut curry next time.

So nice, I went there twice! While visiting for a business trip, I tried out Spice & Tonic and was quite impressed. Two days later, I brought back some coworkers. My first time there, since I was dining along, the staff made sure to serve me my food pretty quickly. I ordered the Lamb Sabzi, which was very hearty and delicious. It came with a huge plate of rice on the size, which was cooked perfectly. The second time around, my coworkers and I ordered a bunch of appetizers, which we all enjoyed. I had the Fish Curry, which had tilapia fish, and was also cooked very nicely. In terms of ambiance, the place was spacious and had beautiful decorations. If I ever found myself back in Minneapolis, I would be more than happy to visit this restaurant again!

Delicious food. Warm service. The feel of a quiet den. I adored this restaurant. We loved everything we ordered. The team of servers were all so lovely and often dropped by to check on us. It's definitely made it to my list for return visits - upon which I'll update with a more thorough review!

There are many Indian restaurants in the Twin Cities and many of them seem interchangeable. Not Spice & Tonic. This relatively new restaurant is located about a block away from the Guthrie Theatre, in the shadow of the Viking Stadium. I am not sure what this building used to be, but the exposed ceiling rafters and support timbers seem to indicate it was something incredibly heavy above the first floor. If there is ever an earthquake in Minneapolis, you will find me under a table munching on the garlic naan, knowing that the building can withstand anything. The inside is very inviting and cozy despite the windchill outside that made it feel more like January than November. We were greeted warmly and immediately seated at a table. This would be a great date-night restaurant. One of my go-to's for Indian food is Tandoori Chicken, but I decided to switch it up and try the Chicken Makhani ($15). It is described as having a "tomato sauce" which in my mind sounds like spaghetti sauce, but this was not at all the case. It was a barely pink cream sauce and tasted more Indian Butter Chicken than the menu description implied. Perhaps it IS Butter Chicken. Regardless of name, it was delicious. It was creamy, tender, well spiced (not hot, but spicy) and served with really good Basmati rice. If you dip a piece of naan or other bread into the sauce and taste it, your eyes will roll back into your head with pleasure. Perhaps next time, I will try the Chicken Masala, which has a similar description. My wife had her regular go-to Indian Dish - Chicken Josh ($15). I see now that this was on their actual in-restaurant menu, but it is not on the online restaurant or even GrubHub menu. At Nasmati India Grill in Arden Hills, the Chicken Josh seems more like my Chicken Makhani. At Spice and Tonic, it has a different sauce and different seasonings, but my wife loved it and I thought it was great too. We ordered the Garlic Naan and the Puri ($3.99 each), which is a puffed bread. The naan was excellent, but the the Puri was perhaps a tad greasy. However, both were tasty and I certainly could and should have stuck with the garlic naan. It's difficult to describe Indian Restaurants because the menu invariably says that the dish uses "special sauce" which is exactly how Chinese food is described when you ask what the sauce is. The spices they use make or break the dish. Unfortunately, they too are difficult to describe because they are a blend of typical Indian spices: Cloves, cardamon, ginger, garlic, and turmeric. So if "every" dish has "special sauce" and "special Indian spices" I'm not sure how to explain the difference between different dishes at the same restaurant, or the same dishes at another restaurant. It's like Kung Po Chicken at a Chinese restaurant. I've had 50 versions and they are all different. By the way, I am using the word "spice" to indicate flavor, not level of heat. You can specify that when ordering. To me, spiciness is more important than heat. I wish all restaurants had photos of all their dishes (although many look identical) and better descriptions. On the other hand, if all the dishes are wonderful (in their own way), perhaps it's OK as it is. The service at Spice and Tonic made us feel as if we were valued guests and not just another "revenue source." All employees serviced all of the tables. Service was prompt, friendly, and authentic. The menu prices were very reasonable and did NOT include charges for employee benefits, retention fees, (or the newest one I've seen called "supply chain fee"), so that's always wonderful too. All of this adds up to a great experience, even if I can't quantify all of the elements. I highly recommend Spice and Tonic. Caution: I'm sure it would be a challenge to find a place to park if US Stadium is in use. There is a small pay lot next to the restaurant, but it was full and expensive. Be prepared to park in a ramp or play parking vulture unless you are willing to eat rather early, as we did .

Rule #1 make a reservation or you will wait with very little space to do so. Honestly the food was to die for! Fantastic spice which you can do mild, medium, and hot. We had the chicken tikka masala, rogan josh, dal, and garlic naan. I had read the dal was out of this world and I would agree. The only thing I would say is the service was very average. We had to order food before we could order a drink? Ummm what! All the reviews have said the service is fantastic so maybe it was an off night? We will try it again and see.

Excellent food, perfect balance of flavor and authentic taste. Ordered veg thali, non veg thali and seafood thali. All the food was fresh and straight from the pan to the plate. We were very happy with the service of both the servers, they were polite and prompt and very helpful with their recommendations for our appetizers. The mirchi pakora and chicken Manchurian were great too. And the delicious house made complimentary kulfi for us to share was better than anything I have tasted anywhere in the US. Will keep going back here again and again and again :)

This is the best Indian food in town. Don't know what to order? Take their recommendations always. Never had a bad meal here.

OVERALL: A great new neighborhood spot (only opened 6 months ago!) with comfort Indian food. FOOD: We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Makhani, and of course garlic naan. Both of the dishes were flavorful, and also discovered that Chicken Makhani is butter chicken! I wish I knew that, I probably would've ordered that too. It was extremely saucy so it was perfect to dip the naan into. My only "complaint" is that I wish there was more spice. We both chose medium/medium plus but we should've gone spicy. I'm seeing that even spicy isn't super spicy though, so not sure. The Chicken Tikka Masala had veggies in it which was a nice crunch. SERVICE: The service was spectacular. We got our food quickly, and our water was always full. Our server was kind and answered all of our questions. PRICE: Each entree was about $15 and $3 for the garlic naan. I'll have to come back during lunch because it seems like they do a lunch deal!

I loved the vibes at Spice & Tonic. Wonderful service and great food! My table ordered a little bit of everything and were impressed by the flavors. I stuck with the chicken tikka masala and naan. The dish was savory. Nothing was greasy or heavy.

Great place for Indian food. The curries are very tasty and spiced appropriately. Their chicken biryani with somewhat underwhelming, however. We only got takeout so far, but plan to go back for a dining experience to see the service in ambience.

Great food and service, and interesting beer list. Close to the Guthrie Theater, so good for pre-theater.

This is the best Indian restaurant I've found so far in Minneapolis- they are very quick to fulfill orders and their garlic naan is so good

Overall (A) It exceeded my expectations. When I walked in I didn't see any other Indian patrons. Usually a red flag when I enter an ethnic restaurant. Better have individuals of that ethnicity dining there! But the food was good and the service was excellent Food (A-) I got the chicken makhni and the garlic naan. The garlic naan was really good and garlicky. While the chicken makhni was a bit Americanized but it was good. A safe bet dish. I got it medium and it was not too spicy. I would recommend this combination. Also the meals come with rice. The garlic naan was an "A". But the portion size for the chicken makhni was a bit on the smaller size and the rice was okay - so that is why "A-". Service (A++++++++++) Best service I have ever received at an Indian restaurant. The food was out in less than 7 minutes and the wait staff was super knowledgeable and attentive. The service here is awesome! First time I felt like giving a 30% tip at an indian restaurant. I am not joking - this place is awesome for service. I was in and out in like 20 minutes since I was hungry and knew what I wanted to eat. Based on this alone I will come here when I am in town because I know I will get great service and I had waiting and wasting my time. Value (A) I think I was around $25 out the door with a generous tip. It was worth it. I forget the exact prices but they are fine and priced right for this market. It's a good value and priced right for the quality of food and high level of service. If you are in the mood for Indian or have never had indian before go to this place and check it out . You will have a positive experience.

Great food and service!! Portions were good for personal or sharing. Appreciated the ability to pick your spice level!!

The food was so yummy and the service was excellent. It was nice that they had a parking lot in the middle of the city as well. We also noticed that there was a patio for the warmer months. The interior was beautiful. I had Palack paneer and my date had veggie curry, and we shared the garlic naan. It was excellent and I would come back in a heartbeat!

Came here for impromptu dinner and I was not disappointed. Walked in and was quickly told by people leaving the food and service was excellent. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and curry chicken dinner. The food was delivered quick with unlimited rice. Everyone was so friendly. The have indoor and outdoor seating areas but the space is small. There is also a small parking lot outside and you have to pay $5 for several hours or you will be ticketed. If not parking in the parking lot there is street parking for pay also.

Downtown Minneapolis location with free parking during lunch (paid parking during dinner time) . Close proximity to Guthrie theater, Mill city museum and the Stone arch bridge. Decent food, good ambience and service. Ordered Chicken Biryani and chicken curry. Both were good, but not something I would go back for. Will definitely order again go back to try other items on their menu

Service is great 5/5 Food was so good the first visit but the second time was underwhelming :( The grilled chicken was great 5/5 but the butter chicken was under seasoned as well as the palak paneer (it tasted like blended spinach without any spices). Love the vibes and the imported Indian beer!

Came here for a late lunch on a weekday. No wait, friendly staff which seated us quickly. Lunch menu is about $14 (pre tax and tip) for the combos which include rice, naan, a yogurt side, and a little dessert (Gulab - traditional Indian sweet that's basically a mini donut hole bathed in rose syrup). Waiter will ask for your preferred spice level which seemed to comprise of four levels: Mild, medium, medium plus, and Indian spicy! I went with medium spicy and barely felt the spice level but I also eat sriracha regularly and would consider that medium (I.e. I think their Indian spicy is probably close to sriracha). Food overall was good. Healthy portion sizes where we ended up taking 20% of the plate as leftovers. Would've liked a tad more flavor but otherwise a perfectly fine lunch option for anyone nearby!

Spice & Tonic is perfectly fine (hence the 3 stars, which is not a negative review in my book). I like the cozy, casual interior and the friendly, prompt service. I got an order of vegetable samosas ($5) (vegan by default) which had great texture and shape, but were oozing oil. I got a daal ($10) and asked to make it vegan by omitting ghee/butter/cream (the menu doesn't state these ingredients are used, but I wrote in the request just in case). This dish tasted fine but not amazing. The baingan bharta ($13) is vegan by default and tasted great: smokey, light and airy. The chana masala ($11) is vegan by default and had a lightly sweet flavor from caramelized onions (which I didn't love, but didn't hate). Ultimately, the dish wasn't heavy, so I appreciated that. The tandoori roti ($3) has nice thickness and was fine. If Spice & Tonic labeled its vegan items and had more options (how about bhindi masala or aloo gobi or maybe veg manchurian?) I'd be back. As it stands, the only other spots to get decent North Indian food nearby are Dancing Ganesha on the other side of downtown, and the excellent Gorkha Palace (which is Nepalese, but serves food that's similar to North Indian cuisine).

Stopped in to grab a quick dinner with a few friends. Located in downtown, spice and tonic a good spot for authentic Indian food. We got the samosa chaat as an appetizer and that was super good! For main entree we got butter chicken and palak panner with a side of garlic naan. The garlic naan was flakey and super good. The butter chicken was very creamy and a little different than others that I've had. We ordered medium plus and while it did give it some spice, the dish was overall a little sweeter than I've had before. I would up the spice level next time. The palak panner was underwhelming, there was little flavor, I would not get this dish again. The service was great and the atmosphere was cozy. Overall, a pretty good place, not the best Indian restaurant around but it is worth a try.

Really excellent well flavored and spiced Indian food, EXCEPTIONAL Naan bread, best I have had in many years by far, will definitely go back. And it's right around the back of USBank Stadium with a car park that you can reserve, then sneak through the back and across the tracks to the side door and avoid the crowds. Really great little gem of a place and food really impressed me, and I know great Indian. Peshwari nan wow! Fresh and fluffy, sweet and delicious!

The service was fabulous! Went here before a concert and it was lovely. The food was delicious - they have clear vegetarian items. I can't remember but I think they had clear vegan stuff too. The ambiance was nice - I sat on the patio and it was gorgeous. Drink prices were fine too!

The tofu saag here is really great. They have a separate vegan menu. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is well decorated.

Love Spice and Tonic! Very friendly and helpful staff. The food is consistently good, and the atmosphere is warm. Great to have them in the Downtown East area!

Best Indian food in Minneapolis. Curries are flavorful and protein is always cooked great. But the best part is the service -- super kind and efficient. Would highly recommended.

Stopped in after a Vikings game. No wait, friendly and attentive staff, delicious food! Will return if/when at US Bank.

Excellent food and service! Appetizers, main dishes, drinks and dessert were outstanding!

I've ordered takeout from Spice and Tonic twice and both times have been delicious! Great sauces, fresh and fluffy naan, and refreshing mango lassi. It is a little pricier than some other places, but worth it in my opinion. The food is spot on every time!

Just go. The food is great! The prices are great! The staff is great! My only wish--umbrellas on the patio for the bright sunny days. I love the lentil soup--creamy with some fresh basil added for freshness. Add to that the yummy samosa chat from the appetizer menu. Four of us shared this loaded samosas. (the samosas are great, too, but this is even better!) They have a variety of naan options and you can't go wrong with any of them. Plain, garlic, stuffed--they go with any entree. And my entree of choice every time I am there?? Vegetable Korma! From what I hear, all of the Kormas are fabulous. We also had a diner at our table who got the chicken tiki marsala and said it was some of the best he had ever had. We were too full for dessert, so more to come when I save room next time!

So, I've had better Indian food elsewhere. Places that serve more flavorful and spicy dishes, a more robust menu, etc. The most exciting think I had was the sauvy B from India. Never had one before but it was good! Not as good as your typical NZ SB but more like a French SB. Tasty but not one I would go back to again and again. I had the chicken kashmiri and the regular naan. The Kashmiri, which I've never had, was good! I asked for medium spice, but it didn't give me the kick I was speaking. The onion and curry came though nicely and the basmati rice that accompanied was fine. The naan, on the other hand, left TONS to be desired. Not as fluffy and bready or buttery as one might expect. Meh. The service was respectable (although the restaurant could have been cleaner - a visibly dirty napkin under my table when I was sat. Again, overall fine, but not the best I've had.

So good, so happy , so excited to have a place to walk to and pick up! Yeah double yeah! Best addition to the neighborhood! The samosa chaat is my new favorite Indian dish. I also tried the lamb Shai korma for the first time and it's amazing! Can't wait to go back and try a chicken dish.

Best chicken makhani in town! Best I've had anywhere, really! Atmosphere, service, selection all excellent. And consistent over time, every time. The chicken makhani is just superb.

Service was great and friendly. We got our food in about ten minutes. The butter chicken was creamy and delicious. We also had lamb masala. Also delicious. Spice was spot on.

One of our favorite Indian restaurants in Minneapolis with a fancier feel but excellent typical Indian offerings Not our favorite Chai tea but still very good Butter chicken and eggplant were stand outs