Nilkanth Kathiyawadi Restaurant — Restaurant in Kitchener

An Unforgettable Gujarati Dining Experience*

From the moment you step into this Gujarati dining haven, you’re transported to a world where incredible food, exceptional service, and a deep love for customers merge to create an unparalleled experience. The restaurant’s ambiance, with its warm and inviting decor, feels like walking into your grandparents' cozy home, brimming with nostalgia and comfort.

The highlight of the experience is undoubtedly the unlimited thali. Dish after dish, the culinary delights keep coming, each more flavorful and authentic than the last. The staff are attentive and won't stop serving until you tell them to. Every bite is a celebration of Gujarati cuisine, prepared with love and precision.

Service here goes beyond the norm. The staff’s dedication to making every guest feel special is evident in their warm smiles and attentive care. They make sure your thali is always brimming with the freshest and most delicious offerings.

Adding to the charm, the restaurant offers traditional Gujarati hats for photo opportunities, adding a delightful touch to your dining experience. The decor is thoughtfully designed, enhancing the homely feel and making every visit memorable.

In essence, this restaurant is a gem. With its incredible food, amazing service, and heartwarming atmosphere, it’s a place where love for customers shines brightly, creating a dining experience that is truly...

Nilkanth Kathiawadi in Kitchener has been hyped up on Instagram, so I decided to check it out. While the food lived up to expectations, the service and hospitality left much to be desired.

Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (above avg)

Service ⭐️ (1 star for the hard-working staff, otherwise Zero)

Ambience ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ( Traditional design, good music, but too congested and uncomfortable seats)

The restaurant claims to have authentic Kathiawadi cuisine, and the flavours were kinda average.

🥭 Keri No Ras - Bitter and Frozen (Same as Walmart)

🥛 Kadhi and Chhas - Watery

However, the rushed service and lack of hospitality were disappointing. Throughout the meal, there was a sense of urgency, and we were abruptly asked to leave towards the end, which tarnished the experience. It felt disrespectful and unwelcoming. (Sorry to say, but Kutra Jevu Vartan Lagyu.)

While I understand the challenges of managing a new restaurant, Nilkanth Kathiawadi could improve by prioritizing customer service. Balancing efficiency with hospitality is crucial for creating a welcoming atmosphere. (All this Best)

I hope they address these issues soon to fully live up to their...

Good food, but terrible service. We visited Nilkanth and ordered from the à la carte menu instead of the thali, and the service was noticeably poor because of it. While thali customers were given bowls and timely service, we were not even offered basic serving bowls.

Our dishes were brought out in a disorganized and delayed manner — first one sabji with papad, then 4 rotis, then 3 more, and the rest came later. The second sabji came after nearly 10 minutes, so we were constantly left waiting.

When we ordered khichdi-kadhi afterward, kadhi was put on the table, and khichdi (whole serving bowl) was served directly onto my mother’s plate without even asking.

To make things worse, the server seemed distracted, ignored us while we were talking, and walked away mid-conversation. It honestly felt like we were being treated as an inconvenience just because we didn’t order thali.

Great food deserves equally good service — sadly, this visit left a...