Josna Ristorante Indiano — Restaurant in Genoa

My dining experience at Josna Ristorante Indiano in Genoa was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, the warmth and welcoming ambiance set the stage for what was to be an unforgettable meal.

To start, we indulged in the Shamee Kebab and Meat Samosa. Both antipasti (starter/appertiser) were impeccably seasoned, offering a delightful preview of the culinary expertise Josna possesses. The Shamee Kebab was tender and flavourful, melting effortlessly with each bite, while the Meat Samosa was the perfect blend of crispy pastry and rich, spiced filling.

For our main courses, we chose the Fish Makhani and Prawn Jalfrezi, accompanied by Mushroom Rice and Garlic Naan. The Fish Makhani was a revelation - the fish was cooked to perfection, tender and infused with a creamy, mango-based sauce that was rich in flavour yet delicately balanced. The Prawn Jalfrezi was equally impressive, with just the right level of spice to complement the succulent prawns without overpowering them. The Mushroom Rice and Garlic Naan were the perfect sides, each adding its own unique texture and flavor to the meal.

Our dining experience was made even more memorable with the desserts - Cham Cham and Kheer. Both were amazing, with the Cham Cham being particularly standout, offering a sweet, milky delight that perfectly rounded off the meal. The Kheer was creamy, with a subtle sweetness and texture that was comforting and satisfying.

Accompanying our meal was an organic white wine that was simply lovely. Its crisp and refreshing taste paired beautifully with the rich flavours of our dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience.

In summary, Josna Ristorante Indiano is a must-visit for anyone in Genoa looking for an authentic Indian dining experience. The food is not just delicious but prepared with a level of care and expertise that is evident in every bite. The fish dishes and desserts were the highlights of our meal, and the organic white wine was a delightful complement to the exquisite flavours. I highly recommend Josna to all lovers of Indian cuisine and to those looking to explore it for the first time. An absolute gem! We were the two English people sticking out like...

Really wanted to like this place, but I'm afraid it was a "no" for me.

The Vindaloo: I do like a mighty spicy Vindaloo - I've had a lot of them, including in India - but the Chicken Vindaloo was really just too spicy to eat: when it is so spicy that you can't taste the chicken, potatoes, or the other ingredients, you know they've taken it too far.

The Raita: It should be a cooling yogurt side dish with cucumber, maybe some onion (which also cools), etc. This was a super-thick yogurt with some red spice/powder mixed in; it did nothing to help cool the fiery Vindaloo.

Basmati rice was dry. The "naan" was more of a dry flatbread than a buttery-rich naan.

I'd have given only one star, but the atmosphere and staff were lovely, and prices weren't bad, so I bumped it up to two but, if you're looking for an authentic Indian cuisine experience, I would...

I want down for lunch with my family, but I had the worst experience ever I had in my life I am a pregnant women and I requested specially for my food to be non spicy but it turned to be extra extra spicy which I couldn’t handle and I started vomiting I asked to owner if he could do something about the food but he hasn’t done anything he left with saying that this is no spicy for himself but didn’t do anything about it. I never had this kind of extremely bad experience at any restaurant in my life I was socked because rather than doing something he wasn’t even whiling Listening or rectifying. Another thing their portions are very small...