Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

"In Center City, Veda is a truly elegant Indian restaurant. The ceilings are high, the service is friendly, and the see-and-be-seen bar mixes up not-to-miss drinks, like the Drunken Lassi with mango yogurt and aged rum (along with a solid selection of nonalcoholic cocktails). The lassoni gobi — fried cauliflower in a tangy, bright red tomato and ginger glaze — is a must-order appetizer." - Ernest Owens

"Veda in Rittenhouse serves everything from juicy Calcutta pork with a chutney glaze and a lamb rogan josh (but ask them to turn up the heat–the default is pretty tame). It's usually pretty packed with coworkers or friends celebrating birthdays and passing around plates of vegetable samosa, tandoori meats and fish, and heaps of biriyani. Besides the great food, the perk of this restaurant is the fun space—and the fact that you're close to a bunch of bars if you're looking for part two of your night." - candis mclean

"Veda is known for its modern twists on traditional Indian fare. Its weekend brunch menu is evidence of this (with dishes like the masala omelet, paneer kathi rolls, and samosa chaat) and also includes the option of bottomless mimosas." - George Banks-Weston

"A large portion of the menu at Veda in Center City is free of gluten, including the modern Indian restaurant’s popular cauliflower in a tangy red sauce, spinach fried in chickpea flour, and chicken tikka." - Ernest Owens, Sarah Maiellano

"Try Goan shrimp curry and lamb vindaloo at Veda in Center City." - Diana Lu