Amber consistently earns praise for delicious authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine, with rich flavors and generous portions across dishes like butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb korma, dal makhni, chana masala and biryani; the menu also offers many vegetarian options and halal ingredients, and the option to bring your own wine adds value. The ambiance is described as welcoming, stylish and cozy, making it suitable for date nights, group dinners or casual meals, while the service is repeatedly noted as attentive, friendly and professional. Some reviews mention that during busy nights the dining room can be noisy and the pace can slow, and a few point to price changes, but overall the dining experience is marked by consistently tasty food, good value and a warm atmosphere with a strong team behind it.
Food was great, although the butter chicken was only ok. Service was terrific. Unfortunately, there was a table of 8 people who had brought a lot of wine making an unbelievable racket, we had to eat quickly & leave because we literally weren't able to hear each other speak. Still giving a 4 for atmosphere because it would have been very nice without that table of selfish morons. The wait staff was professional & apologetic for the noise, & the beef curry, bhaji, & traditional naan were amazing. Recommended unless there's a loud group near you.
Food very very good.. & the waters behaviour so good. Service very fast ... Thanku so much Amber I was coming there with by girlfriend.. We both full enjoy their.. Very soon I am coming there.... Again thanks ♥️
Excellant restaurant apportez votre vin. La nourriture est délicieuse & les plats sont copieux, plein d'option végé & même vegan. Le service était impeccable. Vraiment un belle soirée à refaire!
Toujours a la hauteur! Un restaurant chic & chaleureux, personnel au petit soin 🤝 les prix & les portion sont très abordables! Merci Amber de nous faire vivre des expériences a merveille!
Found this cozy restaurant perfect, although from my location it is far but worht the drive. We tried an array of veg & non-veg entrees & main course & loved them all. the naan breads were hot & fresh & portions were very good.
We were 3 & due to a large group next to us, it was loud & not as pleasant as previous times & food was not as good as usual. We were also rushed out. She did not offer dessert or coffee.
Went last friday with my girlfriend, the lamb korma that the waitress recommended was great! waitress created a very hospitable atmosphere & answered all our questions very clearly. love this place!
A bit disappointed by the food & service here. We were looking for an Indian bring your own wine with good atmosphere for our anniversary. When we made a reservation & said it was our anniversary, they sounded excited to plan something for us. Unfortunately when we got there, there was nothing special done & the food was very average. Many of the dishes lacked flavour & we could have had a much tastier & cheaper meal elsewhere. The Chana masala was not good. We had to chase after our server to get water & then our bill (based on other reviews, I can only assume this is not normal for them & that it could have been their way of giving us our own space on our anniversary). We had fun because we were together but we won't be going back.
Sep 24, 2024
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This is the most white people Indian food I've ever had. I'm talking'Midwestern retired boomer with a house on Florida' white. Absolutely no flavour, no complexity, no spice. Hospital food. The presentation is good, but the pictures for the lunch menu lie to you as they show the main dish being the larger plate, while on delivery it's on the smaller side, way smaller than the rice. So, it's basically a side dish. I'm not complaining about the spiciness levels, I understand why it would be mid being in Canada, I prefer mid personally too. But, Indian food is not about the hotness, but the complex flavours, mixing & elevating each other in the curry. There was none of that. It was like a tomato soup but even that is acidic. I could not taste any of the spices, where was the cardamom, where was the turmeric? I tried two curries, couldn't tell them apart. No depth at all. I feel like getting a COVID test after eating there, just in case it's me. The vegetable side dishes were overall better than the main dish. The naan was fine, but a bit undercooked. Never coming back.
UPDATE: It has been many years & many more visits to Amber since I wrote my original review (below)... & still I feel compelled to add that Amber is more than a spectacular Indian/Pakistani restaurant. It is more than its fantastic food. Amber is... well... a (& yes, I know how silly this sounds... *smile*) a happiness experience! The staff, the decor, the insanely perfect food... Again we left the restaurant so content &... happy! ❣️ ORIGINAL: We "tried" to walk by this restaurant on our way home last week, but the food, the spicey smells, forced me back to the open window. We made a reservation for last Saturday night &... wow... Perfection. There are a lot of Indian restaurants in this area, but the quality & flavours &... everything here excelled. The one other bonus? The staff. They too were the best! Thanks to you Amber for a really great evening! See you again soon! *************************************** Seven months later, &... OMG!!! We have been traveling, &... We finally went again!! For the umpteenth time!! *smile* This time? Still amazing! I was a volunteer in Himachal Pradesh, & had the amazingly good fortune to (literally) live on Auntiji's incredible cooking. So, needless to say, I am incredibly spoiled... But Amber? It absolutely blew me away again... AGAIN! This is fabulous Indian cuisine. Seriously fabulous. The ONLY thing to come close to rivaling the food is the service. The staff are so wonder-full... I've been so fortunate as to have travelled in India a few times, & still... Amber is a "how do I stop myself from going there again?" restaurant. Seriously check it out. You will not be sorry! *smile*
