The lassi is made with yogurt and fresh mango puree, sweetened lightly and spiced with cardamom. It's refreshing and cooling — ideal after spicy curries. The drink is whipped to a smooth consistency and served chilled. A classic finish to the meal that many regional Indian restaurants skip.
Tips from diners
Order this after a hot curry. It's the traditional pairing and they make it fresh to order.
Dried chickpeas are soaked and cooked until tender, then simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, onions, ginger, and spices. The result is aromatic and filling. This vegetarian curry is robust enough to serve as a complete meal with rice or bread. Reviews note the vegetarian options as well-executed here.
Tips from diners
Skip the meat-focused restaurants and come here for vegetables. The quality and flavor are comparable to the meat curries.
The chicken is cooked in a sauce that's creamy without being heavy — the flavor comes from ginger, garlic, and mild spices. Ground almonds add richness and texture. Coconut milk provides a subtle sweetness. This mild curry is ideal for those new to Indian food but appreciating authentic technique.
Tips from diners
Pair with naan or rice to soak up the sauce. It's creamy but not heavy.
The rice is fluffy and fragrant with saffron and spices. Beef is cooked until tender and flavorful. Fried onions, cilantro, and sometimes boiled eggs top the dish. Reviews consistently praise this biryani as a quality version that stands up to better-known Indian restaurants nearby.
Tips from diners
One review specifically called this 'one of the best Indian meals I've had.' The beef-to-rice ratio is balanced.
This traditional Bangladeshi curry style cooks lamb slowly in a reduced sauce where spices coat each piece. There's minimal gravy — the focus is on the deep flavor of the meat and spice blend. This dish appears in reviews as a specific highlight, showing the kitchen's range beyond standard curries.
Tips from diners
This is a lesser-known style compared to vindaloo or tikka masala. If you're familiar with Indian food, this is worth trying.
Taste of India has been on Via Principe Amedeo for years, which in the crowded Esquilino Indian restaurant scene means something. The kitchen's kala bhuna — the traditional Bangladeshi slow-cooked lamb with minimal sauce — appears in multiple reviews as a specific reason people return. The delivery operation is strong enough that curries actually improve the next day as the flavours develop.
One of several Indian restaurants in this neighborhood, but reviews consistently rank this as more reliable than others. The food quality and portions justify the location.
Lunch specials are available 12-3 PM. Expect to spend €25 per person for a main, rice, and drink. Takeaway is 10-15% cheaper.
This restaurant has been operating for years with stable quality. Some reviews praise consistency as the key strength — you know what you'll get every time.
Delivery is available through standard platforms. The food travels well — curries actually taste better the next day as flavors meld.
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