Haveli Indian Cuisine - NW Portland — Restaurant in Portland

My wife and I are both long time vegetarians and lovers of Indian cuisine; as such we are constantly on the lookout for excellent Indian restaurants in the Portland area. For the past many months, we have traveled up to Welches to the Naan and Curry restaurant there, but once their front of house guy, Deep, moved to this new restaurant, we followed him to see what his new place was like. Wow; what a find! The flavors just burst delightfully onto the palate and the presentations are first rate. I recommend all the vegetarian dishes, the naan breads are fresh and chewy, and the chutneys are all excellent. The tamarind sauce is better than any similar sauce I have ever tasted. They serve thalis which not all Indian restaurants do which is perfect when one doesn't want all that much to eat. The only item I think might be improved upon is the masala chai tea which is actually better than most to be found in the city but it could be improved upon. The spices could be fuller and fresher and the milk seems a mite thin. Otherwise and all in all, this is a very special restaurant offering a wealth of Indian dishes all wonderfully prepared by Rahul,...

Last night, my best friend Caroline and I had the pleasure of dining at Haveli, an Indian restaurant in Portland that truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we stepped in, the warm ambiance and inviting aromas set the tone for a fantastic meal.

We decided to sample a variety of dishes and were blown away by the flavors. The samosa chaat was the perfect start—crispy, tangy, and bursting with spices. Next came the paneer curry paired with fragrant basmati rice, which was rich, creamy, and comforting. The standout, however, was the tandoori chicken—juicy, tender, and seasoned to perfection. Every bite was an explosion of authentic Indian flavors.

Our experience was made even more special by our server, Deep, who went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable evening. His attentiveness and kindness were unmatched, and as a delightful surprise, he brought us a complimentary carrot dessert to end our meal. It was a perfect sweet note to close out the evening.

Haveli is a gem that I highly recommend for anyone craving high-quality Indian cuisine with exceptional service. We left with full bellies, happy hearts, and plans to...

Haveli moved into the Nob Hill neighborhood as a new Indian restaurant and I am so happy they joined the neighborhood! I got the chicken tiki masala and it was one of the best renditions of the dish I've had. The chicken was cooked perfectly, blending with the sauce and the rice to create an amazing dish. Alongside that, I got the garlic naan which was also delicious.

The only thing I would recommend Haveli improve is their pick-up ordering. I ordered my food for pickup, which supposedly had a 30 minute lead time. When my pickup time was close, I walked to the restaurant to get my food and I was sad to see it was made way before the "Ready-By" time they gave online. My naan bread was stone cold and soggy, and my food had obviously lost some heat.

I recommend that they notify customers when their pickup orders are ready, or give a better estimated time when it will be ready. It sucked to have some cold parts to my dinner but it was still delicious.

I highly recommend a visit here, I will be...