Akbar Cuisine of India--CLOSED

Anyone who loves Indian food knows that there is nothing WORSE than a bad Indian meal. Judging from the meal I just had, this place is awful. The meal started with samosas that were ok - just ok. From there it went downhill. Ordered chicken tikka masala and when the meal arrived - it LOOKED bad. The chicken was like than stuff you get out of cans. The sauce was mostly OIL, and what wasn't oil was so overseasoned and salty that it was nearly inedible. The rice was bad. How can rice be bad? It just was, overcooked and it looked "old". The menu said fresh veggies but, amazingly (!!!) they were from a CAN. Yuk. I don't know about the other reviews posted here talking about the pasta and pizza (????) (in an Indian place?????) but take my word as one that has eaten Indian and Pakistani food all over northern England.... this place is really bad. Pros: Really nice lamp shades Cons: Really bad food more

This place rocks! Excellent homestyle Indian food, just like my ex girlfriends mom used to make...a real crowd pleaser... Pros: Just like mama used to make Cons: I have to pay for it (my mom never charged me) more

A must try restaurant if you like Indian. Almost stuffed into the corner of a strip mall you'll be surprised by the warm, decor of the restaurant. Hidden inside is an experience of whole spices, authentic dishes and desserts. The service is courteous, impeccable and prompt, but not overbearing. I especially liked the contemporary Indian music which added to the experience. The Lamb Vindaloo was perfectly spicy and flavorful (4 out of 5 on their 'Chili Meter', but you can ask for an adjustment on the Chili Scale). My wife requested the Chicken Khorma, Chilimeter 4 (off menu) which she also loved. The consistency of all the sauces was perfect. We're looking forward to returning to this new Indian restaurant to try the wide variety of entrees on their menu. With a large bottle of beer and a dessert to share, the cost of our meal was $48 plus tip. Pros: food, service, ambience Cons: can't think of any more

Loved their food! The pizza is wonderful and the meat lasagna is to die for. The desserts are out of this world - tried 3 of them so far and all are great! Love this place! Pros: food, service, inexpensive Cons: parking more

Pranzo is in a strip mall literally in the shadow of the BevCen. The parking is terrible at lunchtime, so try to walk there, not stop by for takeout. At dinnertime, the place is pretty easy to park. The pizza is very nice thin-crust without a gloopy mass of cheese. The pasta tends to be light and in generous portions. Daily specials, particularly dessert, are pretty good. The ambiance is not that great (lots of cheesy Italy posters) but the wait staff is. more