Azitra Indian Fare

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8411 Brier Creek Pkwy Ste 101
Raleigh, NC 27617

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(919) 484-3939
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Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
Azitra Indian Fare - Raleigh, NC
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Best

My wife and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary at the Brier Creek location. All I can say is it was wonderful. We highly recommend.

Worst

I have eaten at many many Indian restaurants and Azitra is not one of the best that is for sure. The food is very inconsistent. One night you order the Chicken Tikka Masala mild...

Exceeded my expectation 12/11/2007

We recently went to Azitra with a big group and had an excellent experience. The wait staff was a little inexperienced but was pleasant and acoomodating. There are very few places in the Triangle that has the right mix of good ambience and good food and I was surprised to find it in this restaurant. The food was very flavorful and I appreciated how you can specify the spiceness of your dish. It was also nice to have live music throughout dinner. This is a good place to go on a date as well as a big group. I will be back! Pros: Ambience, Food more
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By far my favorit restaurant in the area. 11/8/2007

I have eaten at this restaurant many times and have always had an excellent meal. I think the food is great! The service has always been good for us. I believe the food is healty and atmospher is good. This is the first time I have ever left a message about a restaurant but feel so stongly about it I had to write about it. I visited northern India for work a few years back and when I eat here it reminded me of my trip. The food has more of a Northern India flare to me and I like that. I highly recomend it and encourage people to get out and try something different. Pros: great food and pleasent place to eat, they also have a room for a group. more
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We had a nice experience at Azitra. 10/13/2007

My husband and I had a very nice dinner at Azitra which has ultramodern Indian decor. The live sitar music, great service and nice decor made the experience. The food was good, but portions were small and overpriced. Quality of ingredients seemed good but the food was not really traditional indian fare, in my opinion. This is a date night place. Really good traditional indian food, although vegetarian, is Udupi somewhere near Raleigh - I believe Cary. We're from Miami and here for work. I love Indian food and if your hungry and truly love indian food go to Udupi and if you're on a date and want to impress go to Azitra. Pros: close to shopping, movies, adjacent to parking. Has ambience and good service Cons: High priced, small servings more
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I wouldn't go back 10/6/2007

I have been to several Indian restaurants in California, the Chicago area, & throughout NC. This is not an Indian restaurant. This is a wine bar which happens to serve an Indian-inspired menu. Just take one look at the mile-long wine list and trendy/techno website, and you'll see what I mean. It has a snazzy interior similar to The Grape in Cameron Village (but I like The Grape so much more, the food is less expensive, it has better service, and the flourless cake is heaven itself). I ate at Azitra with several friends a few months ago, and yes, it is expensive compared to other Indian restaurants where we've paid less and received a lot more. It's nice to have leftovers to eat for lunch the next day. Also, the service we had at Azitra was terrible. The server hardly ever came by the table, glasses went unfilled, orders mixed up, charged for things we ordered but were never brought... We now only ever get together at Indian Garden in Cary. That's an excellent Indian restaurant. Pros: Easy parking, very close to shops and movie theater Cons: food, service, pretentious wine bar atmosphere more
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Terrible for it be called ""Indian"" 9/16/2007

Terrible that is all i can say. I have been too many Indian places in Triangle, but this one is too much,may be because the rent is high. Quality of the food is same as others menu is same as others than why is price high? food was not that well prepared,very blend & americanized not Indian at all.If they want to serve Indain food it needs to be Indian. I was sad to spent money for their Lights & decor? I just wanted nice simple Indian food. They can do better than this for the quantity & quality. Server was very rude to non americans like myself. Pros: Nice area Cons: nothing is right more
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Excellent! 7/2/2007

I had sone reservations about Azitra because I usually don't like Indian food, but this place converted me! more
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Excellent! 7/2/2007

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I had sone reservations about Azitra because I usually don't like Indian food, but this place converted me! more
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AWESOME FOOD - AWESOME SERVICE 6/1/2007

Some have said this place was expensive?!!! It is not by any means. true the portions are not large enough for a family of four like some places but it is plenty for one person. The food is very fresh and consistent. The service is great. I would definately recommend this restaurant! more
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Pretty good food, but expensive 5/27/2007

Each of us ordered Chicken Tiika. The waiter seemed surprised (even though it's a common dish) and thought we wanted a similar dish with a sauce. We didn't. After we said we wanted that and some naan, he acted surprise that we didn't want more food. Said it in a sort of mean way too. The food itself was delicious but they could have put a little less butter on the bread. Overall, the food was very good but was rather expensive for Indian. Also, while they gave us a lot of rice, not a ton of chicken. Pros: Tasty food Cons: Value more
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never again 5/18/2007

Bland food served cold. more
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Great food, service and atmosphere 4/13/2007

I've never been to India so I don't know if I've had authentic Indian. But I lived in NYC for 3 years, mecca of cuisine from all over the world so I think I have a pretty good idea of the difference between good food and bad. So far Azitra has served up some of the best Indian food I've had in the Triangle. I'm surprised to see other reviewers posting that the food is bland here, that would be very far from the truth. I've had some dishes here that set my mouth on fire. When the menu says ""spicy"" they really mean it. Coming from the North to the South, I'd say what is considered spicy in most restaurants in this area really is not. Luckily, at this restaurant you can specify from mild to very hot so you should find something that fits your spice threshold. In my experience the servers here will help you out with that if you are not sure. I have not yet had a bad experience with service, or with being seated promptly. While the restaurant is dimly lit I would not say it is too dark. They must have improved on their lighting situation because I didn't have any trouble seeing my menu. They also serve up some great drinks from their bar. Yes, it is a little pricier than some of the other restaurants around, but you get what you pay for right? more
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BAD SERVICE 2/24/2007

Bad Experience. The wait was 45 minutes (probably because 2 different hostess messed up my name). Bad service. We did not see a waiter until we read the whole menu and then some and ordered our drinks and food at the same time. The asparagus bisque was salty and had nothing in it. The crab masala was good if you like chewing shells each bite. The waiter asked us where our naan was after noticing we had been served our meals without it. We had to remind him it was his job to find out. Never saw him again after he got the naan. I had to ask someone to refill my water. Even the bathroom had no hot water to wash your hands. Agreed, overated! Much better Indian food for cheaper elsewhere. more
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OVERRATED 2/5/2007

The decor is nice,but you could go to any indian restaurant in the area and get the same food at about half the price.I had soma kind of biryani and not impressed at all and the appetizer was avarage too.Not recomended.. more
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Incredible food and great atmosphere 1/29/2007

We ate here for the first time about a week ago and were wowed by the whole experience. The food was incredible we had 2 types of Nan and another bread, Samosa, Tiki Masala Chicken and my husband has a scallop dish in a cream sauce, we loved everything! The portions were large and when we finished our rice the waiter asked if we wanted more, when we said yes the filled a bowl and brought it promptly and at no charge. Pros: Atmosphere, excellent food and great price Cons: None that we could find! more
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Best Indian Food and Atmosphere in Triangle, Impeccable Service! 1/8/2007

I have to say I have eaten at Azitra 5 times recently and I Love IT! The Food is amazing! The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is impeccable. The Chicken Tikka masala is fabulous. The appetizers and the Naan are amazing. The service is unprecedented and the Chef personally came out and checked on us. He even made a special dish for our 2 year old son and kissed him on the cheek! The waiter always brings mango juice for our son whenever we get seated and my son loves it. The staff is attentive and kind. The restauraunt is both family friendly and a romantic spot. I would vote this the Best Indian Restauraunt in town and they even take reservations. A definite must try! Pros: The Sefice is Impeccable, The Chicken Tikka Masala is Great! Child Friendly! Cons: If it is your first time be careful not to let the waiter choose everything for you because you will pay for it:) more
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In this cold weather , unless you want to be cold avoid this restaurant ,and you get small servings for the price. 12/28/2006

My husband and I went there a few weeks ago, it was Sat night and wasn't that full, so the heat wasn't really on, it was cold, and we ordered one dish and an apetizer, the waiter was like, is that it ? The prices are way high for the service , temperature and atmosphere , the manager only speaks to you if you go there all the time, if not, then you're just no one , only selected people get asked if everything is okay ... when the food came out , it was warm and the servings were soo small, for the price they are charging, there is another indian restaurant called Saffron in Morrisvile, it's really nice decor, charges less and the portions are DOUBLE ..so check that out and don't waste your money on this place, where when they opened last year the apetizers were big and all, they downsized the portions and increased the prices ... Pros: Got seated right away. Cons: Cold temperature, dark, need more lights, food portions small for $$$ more
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Avoid at all costs 12/27/2006

I had the misfortune to take a couple of friends to this Restaurant on my trip to Raleigh, NC. The restaurant was empty when we reached there. It was dark inside and was very hard to see anything. We had to use candles and flashlights to even read the menu. The food service was ok but the quality of the food was below average. I ordered a vegetable korma and looked like it was put together in a haphazard way with the vegetables not even cut properly. The carrots were 4 inches long and so were the potatos. The only food that way reasonable was the nan. It was hard to see what the food even was. My friends also weren't satisfied with the food. The bill for 4 of us came to $110 which was way more than the food was worth. It was one of the worst experiences I have had in an Indian Restaurant. There are many wonderful Indian Restaurants in the triangle area, but unfortunately this is not one of them. This restaurant is not worth visiting..NOT RECOMMENDED. Pros: None worth mentioning Cons: Food, Service, Ambience, Cost more
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(Great find) 12/18/2006

There is absolutely nowhere in the triange you can go for indian food that can match this restaurant. the ambience is beyond perfect, the food is delicious ..live music friday and saturday nights. beauiful design bar area. I ve been to lots of indian reastaurant there always something missing , but azitra is perfect place.its nice cozy place for bussiness meeting, family dinner or take your date out. more
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Best India food EVER! 11/21/2006

This has to be one of the best india restaurants I have been to. It has a true authentic flavor to the food. Love that you can get it in a range of heat, from very indian hot to mild. It is well worth trying and enjoying. Look forward to eating there often. Keep up the great work! Pros: Wonderful flavor and amazing decor! Cons: Can't fine much yet to con about! more
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expensive dishes, great beverage/wine menu 10/28/2006

i took a party of 6 to azitra on a friday night and we all met at the bar. very hip little restaurant with a sitar player and friendly staff. we were seated in the dining room, given plenty of time to look over the menu and i was very impressed with the beverage menu. most indian restaurants in durham (or in general) DO NOT have great drink menus and this one did! if you are a wine drinker you will be very pleased. the food menu was also very familiar with all the well known popular indian dishes. looking good! we decided we would like a little bit of everything so ended up ordering 3 different kinds of bread and 7 dishes from just about every category. when the food came out i will have to say i was a little disappointed. it was good, not great, and for the high prices the portions were so small! i don't mind small portions but my gosh the prices! following me? its also the only indian restaurant i have ever been to where they charge for papadam! if the food was great i wouldn't mind paying the prices but it was just okay. if you are meeting somone for drinks i would recommend it. very cute little bar area and a great drink menu. besides that i would have to say it was average. Pros: nice wine list and beverage menu, clean, friendly Cons: high priced dishes, average indian food more
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Contemporary bistro specializes in traditional Indian cuisine, including tandoori and tikka masala, served in a romantic, blue-color-schemed setting.

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  • Welcome to Azitra, a place to congregate, partake and rejuvenate. A delectable treat awaits you. We offer a menu of fresh natural ingredients, wholesome sauces and a combination of flavorful spices that encourage a depth of flavor. Meat loers will savor our lamb, chicken and seafood entrees, whether grilled tandoori-style or simmered in one of our light sauces. Our vegetarian entrees feature some of the finest dining available, in fact many are mainstays of Indian diet. Please tell us how you would like your dish spiced...mild, medium, hot or Indian hot. If you have a special request for our chef, please ask your server. We will prepare a dish tailored to your taste buds. For the perfect accompaniment to your meal, we invite you to peruse our wine cabinets where over 80 meticulously hand-selected wines are on display.

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  • Contemporary bistro specializes in traditional Indian cuisine, including tandoori and tikka masala, served in a romantic, blue-color-schemed setting.

  • 11/14/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. - Fri., Sun. 11:30am - 2:30pm;Sat. 5pm - 11pm
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, American Express, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Umstead
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