Navadhanya

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   Julia

   Cambridge3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We hadn’t been to Navadhanya since they moved from across the road to their current venue. (Pre Covid times) The restaurant itself and staff were all very nice. Unfortunately the food was not like it used to be and instead of being a cut above most restaurants that serve Indian cuisine (eg fine dining) it wasn’t really much different. Which is a real shame as it was previously excellent and that was their point of difference and worth the price. We had the starter Gheva and Patta chaat that was huge and really we could have just share one ( the previous papdi chaat they used to do I feel was much better) We had a range of mains but felt the sauce used was very generic that you either had prawns or chicken in depending what you ordered. It just didn’t have the freshness and completeness of their previous offering. I think if we had never been there before we would have been satisfied and thought it was ok. Unfortunately we had enjoyed many meals before with family and friends both tasting and a la carte menus. Having said that food and taste is very subjective they still offer varied menus and their tasting menu and it is a good Indian restaurant just not to my particular taste anymore. The staff remain attentive and terrific and the restaurant itself is lovely.
   

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   Sue

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent meal, had a lovely evening and beautiful food
   

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   Hannah

   Hertfordshire37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We’ve been coming here for years, but haven’t been in for six months or so as we live quite a long way away. I was a bit worried to be honest after reading the previous review on here that things had gone downhill, but it couldn’t be further from the truth! We were greeted very warmly, the food was utterly outstanding, as good as it always has been, with stunning presentation and wonderful flavours. Service was friendly and impeccable. Still very much one of our favourite restaurants and closer for us than those of a similar ilk in Marlow or London.
   

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   Chithra

   Cambridge2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on December 24, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was not at all good and authentic. They are just making the food for natives and it is not all Indian style . They add lot of sugar in all dishes and make it high calorie as well as heavy. They have only very limited choirs but food was horrible ( all dishes they loaded with sugar) . Not worth it have . Limited menu , high calorie non authentic and high price … yes Navadhanya !!!
   

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   ChristineU VIP

   Cambridge11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food in a lovely atmosphere. We had the seven course tasting menu and it was a great experience - beautifully presented with unusual flavour combinations that really worked! I would have given 5 stars for the service too, were it not for the fact we had to wait WAY too long for our coffee. It turned out that our (two) coffees were delayed by a large cocktail order from the private dining room. I guess they could do with another member of staff or simply train one of the waiters to make coffee.
   

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   Jane

   London5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 19, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We visit this wonderful restaurant about every two years when we visit Cambridge. It cannot be praised enough
   

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   AlexandraE

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely great quality food. A bit different to the normal Indian food. Helpful friendly servers
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on September 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the vegetarian tasting menu and flight of wines for my husband’s birthday celebration. It was amazing food served very attentively. The wines were a delight including one from India.
   

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   Vanessa

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and excellent service - highly recommend and we will dine here again very shortly !
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    The manager seemed very moody when he greeted us and showed us to the table. However the table staff were very nice and the food was one of the best foods i’ve tasted in an Indian restaurant
    

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