Indian Restaurant Swagat — Restaurant in Amsterdam

Made a reservation for a fam of 7 on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant called back to make sure of our details. We were sat down right away & were warmly welcomed as well. We started off w/ some appetizers & drinks. Chicken samosas were the best to begin with along w/ some onion bahjee which were also very tasty. Dal soup was the perfect balance for all the main dishes. We ordered around 8 main dishes w/ sides of butter naan, garlic naan & paratha. Wait time was around 30 mins which is very reasonable & it’s to be expected as they prepare all dishes to order. We were occupied with enjoying the cozy interior. All the dishes were served at the same time & it was so worth the wait. Everything came well presented with perfect portions. Rice was so fragrant, all the naan were very fresh & fluffy & the garlic naan was full of flavour & was garlicky in the best way. With the amount of dishes, the portion sizes were perfect to share among 7 people. I ordered the chicken tikka balti for myself & it was heavenly. All the marinated spices weren’t too overpowering & sauce is a good amount for everyone to try & dip in. Everyone loved their own lamb & chicken dishes & we kept ordering more naan & paratha to finish them off. Chai was also very refreshing. You can adjust the sugar by yourself. Indian beer Cobra was also a good light beverage. We were so full afterwards but made sure to order desserts. I personally requested in advance for something along with the dessert cause we were celebrating my dad’s birthday. They were very nice about it & agreed right away. We ordered kulfi, kheer, ras malai & patiala along with some mango lassi. Needless to say everything was great. Nothing was too sweet & kheer was so savoury & authentic. We even ordered more ras malai by popular demand. Mango lassi came in a big glass. Tasty & for money’s worth! Overall, for a Burmese family who grew up eating good indian food, this place was the right choice for us. Flavours were very nostalgic. Service was beyond amazing & all our needs were met very easily. We left the restaurant...

I am Indian and a regular diner at Swagat Restaurant. It is really difficult to find this kind of quality in Europe. I am always blown away by the authentic Indian cuisine every time. From the moment I walk in, the vibrant decor and warm atmosphere sets the tone for a truly memorable dining experience. The menu is diverse and offers a range of traditional dishes, each expertly prepared with fresh ingredients and bold spices, always cooked to perfection. The fluffy naan is the perfect complement to the rich sauces. Warm, efficient and hospitable staff. Knowledgeable about the menu and offer excellent recommendations. They are attentive to ensure that I always have a delightful meal every time. Overall, I highly recommend Swagat to anyone looking for delicious and authentic Indian cuisine in a warm and welcoming environment. I can't wait to return and try more dishes from their extensive menu every time. Swagat does everything to make you...

I have been a regular visitor at Swagat. I never write reviews too soon. I feel its about time to payback for what's been a wonderful culinary experience with Swagat. Today I met the top-chef - Vineet who to my surprise happens to be a Musical genius on Classical Indian besides being a Chef at some of the best Michelin class (5-star) restaurants worldwide. He made us the best Saag Paneer I had "ever" tasted - brilliant in taste and knew exactly how to balance the bitter-sweetness of the spinach leaf (not easy trust me - I have tried it). Some of the best Mutton Kebabs I had tasted - Highly recommend to someone who wishes to "understand" Indian food with every lick and bite. Friendly staff (NOT the "yes-sir" types, but much more intelligent, educated and polished front and kitchen staff). I brand this restaurant as an Intelligent-Polished and No-Nonsense...