Rotis Indian Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Riverview

Will return for the delicious food.

Very happy to report, that I've found a very decent Asian restaurant (mainly NOT sweet).

Food: great Service: good Ambiance: pleasant Location: off US-301, a busy road Picayune: fake orchids

We've

~ Garlic naan: fluffy & warm ~ Lamb saag: the best ~ Kadai chicken: flavored rice ~ Chicken biryani: spicy ~ Punugulu: light n fluffy fritters, the orange color dipping sauce has the right kick

They do ask for your preferred spicy level. 'Medium' for us, which is just right. A few reviewers state their food is "too spicy", an indication that their seasoning might be right for me.

They've just opened about six months ago. From outside, it looks like a dental office. The high ceiling Indian restaurant must have combined two stores (two doors) to create a single canteenish large hall. The bar at the back is empty (perhaps two more weeks to get their liquor license?): in the meantime, you can BYOB. I think they don't charge corkage fee.

I like their large plastic plates (100% melamine - Milton) - it's my plan to migrate to, after done with my breakable tableware (except the wine glasses). The utensils are canteen issue.

Another happy event to report is the Blackbrick's lawsuit against me is finally closed, a week after Helen Freund's article published on Tampa Bay Times. Thank you for posting Hales Blackbrick’s rebuttal (which has since been deleted).

The restaurant’s claim that I deleted and reposted the review to stay atop the review listings is misleading and disingenuous. For one thing, I have no control over Yelp engine logic for sorting their review hierarchy. Secondly, I have every right to amend my original review. To quote my attorney’s succinct statements made during the hearing:

"… the review that Ms Eng posted is the same review she posted the first time. Why was that review readdressed? Because after this business came out and made a statement ….calling her abusive, she reposted it…" So after the restaurant's numerous threatening messages and the cease and desist order issued to me, I simply added the screenshots, and revised my rating from 3 stars to 1 to reflect my overall experience with the restaurant. Regarding Yelp’s legal disclaimer, it "…was placed specifically because of their behavior."

The 3-star review in which I start out by saying, “Probably will return: one of better fusion restaurants in Florida…” hardly merits the vehemency of their reaction, let alone a lawsuit claiming ‘tortious interference’. If there has been anything ‘abusive’ about this whole scenario, one only needs to read some of the restaurant’s responses to other so-called ‘negative’ 1 and 2-star reviews.

I come from China of the 1960’s and 70’s, during the heights of Chinese Communist Party oppression. I refuse to have a muzzle placed upon my thoughts...

🌟 Raving Review for Rotis Indian Restaurant 🌟

Riverview, we have a gem in town! Rotis Indian Restaurant is an absolute must-visit for anyone who loves fresh, authentic, and flavorful Indian cuisine.

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality, and while the service may take a little patience (only two servers working, but they are so kind and welcoming!), it’s absolutely worth it. This is the kind of place where you come to relax, enjoy great company, and savor an incredible meal—not one for rushing!

Having traveled to India last year, we were thrilled to find that Rotis truly captures the authentic flavors we fell in love with. The food quality is top-notch, and everything tasted so fresh—just like we remembered from our trip!

We ordered:

✅ Samosas – Crispy, flavorful, and the perfect start to the meal. ✅ Tandoori Chicken – Cooked to perfection, juicy, and full of smoky goodness. ✅ Goat Biryani – Aromatic, rich, and packed with authentic spices. ✅ Butter Chicken – Creamy, comforting, and absolutely delicious! ✅ Garlic Naan – Warm, pillowy, and the perfect accompaniment to soak up all the amazing flavors.

The portions are huge—perfect for sharing, just like we experienced in India. It’s clear that so much love and care goes into each dish, and we cannot say enough about how truly authentic and flavorful everything was.

We will 100% be back! Thank you, Rotis, for bringing a taste of India to Riverview—this is exactly what our town needed! 🙌✨

Edit: we also have been back and you have to get the Dosa, and Curry goat 😍😍😍 it's so good!!! Seriously best stateside Indian food we've had. It's so fresh and flavorful!!!

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I've been to Rotis about 5 times in the last few months. Each time has been a consistently great experience. They typically have some kind of special for the day which I like to try sometimes instead of always getting the same thing. My go-tos are the chicken or shrimp curry and either the chicken 65 or lamb pepper fry as an appetizer. These have been great every time and the entree comes with a side of white rice that can be upgraded to masala rice (Worth it!) I'd also recommend a side of naan to dip in the sauces that come with many of the foods. I get my nann without butter because I like it more dry but that's a personal preference. I've always been seated quickly and the server will make suggestions if I'm in the mood to try something new. I tend to order more than I can eat so I can have leftovers and the restaurant provides different size containers to bring home the extras. I haven't done take out but there are many people that stop in to pick up food if you don't have time to sit. If I had to mention a criticism it would be that the restaurant name has "bar" in the title but does not serve alcohol. It's not really a problem since they allow you to bring your own drinks, but if you didn't know before your first visit it may take you by surprise. Overall my experiences at Rotis have been excellent and the staff has gone above and beyond to make sure everything is excellent. If you like indian you must...