Stonewater Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in Western Australia

Went to Stonewater after my partner recommended to try something new and close. We were warmly welcomed and accommodated to the top part of the restaurant- nice piano music and soft lighting made for a nice start of the night. We had a young waiter take our orders and we encountered the first issue - we did ask for a Campari and a Spritz, after a few minutes of wait we were told Campari wasn't available so I opted for a Moretti beer. The drinks arrived, only that magically the Spritz had become a Sprite (was sent back promptly) , when the Spritz arrived we were puzzled the glass was half empty (I am a "glass half full" kind of guy but this time I couldn't fix the issue of the half glass). The waiter brought some focaccia and some olives (3) - the focaccia for some reason was uncooked in the middle but I was hungry so I chewed it down anyway. While I had one of the 3 olives I bit into a broken pip (the olives looked like they had no pip - luckily I didn't bite too hard and still retain all of my teeth). We decided to try the Sicilian Prawns and Beef Carpaccio with shared Lamb Shoulder as main. The 3 prawns that came in the entree must have been on a severe diet ( halved and folded on top of each other they still look severely malnourished) - the only Sicilian touch to this entree was the 6 or 7 slithers of fennel under the prawns - needles to say avoid this as entree. The Beef Carpaccio tasted nice ( there were 4 slices of Carpaccio instead of the forecasted 3 - to match the number of prawns and olives) - left me wanting for more. The unidentified super hard biscuits on top of the Carpaccio gave a good workout to my jaw muscles (trying to find some positives here, struggling to at the minute). Now - for the Lamb dish- 2 lamb cutlets (I was hoping to have the "traditional " 3 since all of the dishes display for some reason a Holy Trinity hint) and a blog of meat (later identified as the lamb shoulder - with definitely too much salt) with a couple of carrots and broccolini arrived on the table - frankly for $42 not great value for money. We did ask for a little bit of undercooked focaccia (which is not charged so that's a positive) - we got one serve with 2 pieces of focaccia and a third super hard bit of focaccia with the end missing (makes me think the day before leftover which was thrown in to keep the "3" theme). One of the 2 lamb cutlets was way undercooked, issue was raised and addressed promptly- we got 2 perfectly cooked cutlets back in a fast and swift manner.

The website says that we were going to be transported to the heart of Italy - I can assure you we were not. Service was good so no issues there. We mentioned there was an extra Spritz charged in the total bill - which was removed. All in all the worst attempt to italian food I have encountered (next time I should read all reviews before going to try another...

Where to start... The positives: The dishes were quite tasty. Entering the restaurant the table settings, ambience and lighting was very nice, great first impression. Restaurant wasn't busy and they appeared to have a few wait staff.

The negatives: Booked table for 7 with a few days notice but were taken upstairs to a table that was not set properly, only 3 of the 7 settings had main plate and napkins. After sitting and drinks order we had to ask for the table to be set properly. Ordered a $48 bottle of wine and a couple of beers plus a glass of ice, had to request the ice 3 more times. Ordered starters and was told they had no scallops, no big deal, we chose something else, but we were surprised this classy restaurant couldn't get scallops... Entres came out but no serving spoons and had to use forks we were eating from. We had decided to order a few starters and share. One of the starters we ordered was the Chicken tikka skewers. At the time of ordering we asked how many skewers there was and was told 8...cool one each as there were 7 of us. When the dish came out there was one skewer with 6 pieces of chicken, disappointing, plus the server did not tell us what the dots of sauce were. Ordered the mains and was told another dish we wanted wasn't available... Not sure if there was someone in attendance at the restaurant that managed the staff, but they definitely need to train staff properly if they are going to be public facing in what is described as the best Indian restaurant... Normally I find it hard to be critical but our experience made it easy. Again, the food we had was tasty enough, but let down with...

"A Taste of India: An Unforgettable Dining Experience at Stone Water Indian Restaurant" Stone Water Indian Restaurant is an absolute gem in the heart of the city! From the moment I walked in, the warm, inviting ambience and the aroma of exotic spices transported me to the vibrant streets of India. The menu offers an impressive variety of traditional and contemporary dishes. Each dish we ordered was a delightful fusion of flavours and textures, demonstrating the chef's expertise in balancing spices and ingredients. The butter chicken was rich, creamy, and melted in my mouth, while the vegetarian options like paneer tikka and chana masala were equally impressive, bursting with flavour. The service at Stone Water was top-notch. The staff was attentive and offered excellent recommendations to enhance our dining experience. They were also very knowledgeable about the dishes and explained their origins and ingredients. Furthermore, the presentation of each dish was a work of art, showcasing the care and attention to detail put into every aspect of the dining experience. To top it all off, Stone Water's dessert menu was the perfect finale for an incredible meal. The deserts were divine and left us craving for more. In conclusion, if you're looking for an authentic Indian culinary experience with outstanding service and a delightful atmosphere, Stone Water Indian Restaurant should be at the top of your list. It's an absolute must-visit for any...