Utsav Indian restaurant — Restaurant in Cartagena

Like many others, we stumbled upon this place and decided to give it a try after reading the amazing reviews! We walked in on the weekend of Valentine's and was lucky to get a table (probably also because we came at 830pm which was earlier than standard Spanish dinner time). Ordered the tasting menu for 2 pax thinking we were supposed to "select options" but was surprised to know that everything listed were part of the course! At €17 each, you get a starter of 2 items, mains of 2 dishes with naan and rice and ends with an Indian dessert. It may sound little but it was actually rather filling! I personally loved the tandoori-like grilled chicken which was apparently marinated with cheese and spices, it was so full of flavor and superbly tender. Just for that chicken, I would come back again! I would like to add a little suggestion to the management, perhaps for the dessert to have the option of changing to coffee or something else? Because I personally do not like the Indian sweets. So far this is one of the best places in Cartagena in terms of quality food at affordable price. Would highly recommend anyone who wants a change of dining experience, perfect place for date nights, lunch with friends or even...

Fantastic!!!!

Food: aaaaaaamazing

Decor: beautiful

Service: friendly, personable and genuine

Overall: FANTASTIC.

I cannot say this enough, but this was THE BEST Indian food I have EVER HAD. I've been eating Indian food for over 30 years and this was, without doubt, the MOST flavoursome, richest, deepest and yet subtly tasty food i have ever had, regardless of the cuisine. I'm a chef and I wish I could produce this fantastic food myself.....

It's a relatively small Carta (menu) but that in itself speaks volumes about the food; every dish is perfectly flavoured, marinated and prepared. Yet there is a choice for meat eaters, vegetarians, whatever-atarian you are.

Even the poppadoms and chutneys were special; home made mango chutney and the tamarind salsa, lime pickle that was full of taste, piquant but, when combined with another, didn't blow my head off!

It was, all together, an amazing, intensely flavoured evening.

I cannot recommend UTSAV highly enough!

We are REALLY looking forward to our next visit. Good luck with growing the business, your fan base should be...

We had our first meal at Utsav this evening to celebrate my husband's burthday. It was last minute change of plan to go to Cartagena so I googled found this restaurant, read the reviews and 10mins later we were there! Perfect choice as we are particular about out indian restaurants from when we were in UK. The coconut rice was amazing even hubby loved it 😋 and the curries - i had king prawn vindaloo and he had king prawn madras. Absolutely delightful so tasty. Had fish starters of a generous portion and desserts too! I had rice pudding and it was to die for. Hubby had chocolate tarte which looked 😋The waitress was very attentive and chef who we saw briefly lovely chap. I fully recomend this place. Planning to go back to try the chick pea dishes...to...