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Sura Indian Bistro, Philadelphia, PA

Sura Indian Bistro

4.5
4.5
88 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Indian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
At SURA Indian Bistro, discover India's multi-cultural culinary dialogue, centuries in the tasting, nestled in the heart of Philly. Be it the Biryani from the southern part of India or the famous Amritsari Fish from Punjab, each dish tells a story of flavors, meticulously crafted to transport your senses across time and tradition. Our exclusive personalized service will surely bring you back to us again and again! Book your reservation today!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 478-8777
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    FIRST Floor- The bar & lounge area is ideal for 45 guests seated. SECOND floor- Ideal for 50 guests seated. THIRD Floor North Room- Ideal for 20 guests seated and the South Room is Ideal for 45 guests seated. BUYOUT for the entire restaurant is ideal for 160 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Sam: (215) 478-8777
  • Area
    Center City
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Date Night Experience

    USD 350.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Engage in a pleasant evening right with your beloved at the new Romeo and Juliet table at Sura Bistro. Celebrate togetherness with a picturesque view, and enjoy an evening of fine dining, making your date nights special than never before. Five Course Meal Two Cocktails or Two Mocktails per person
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Offers

  • Happy Hour Offered at the First Floor Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Treat yourself to an array of freshly crafted selective cocktails infused with the exquisite blend of fruits and herbs at reduced prices. All wines, draught beer on tap are half price and all cocktails are $7. AMRITSARI FISH FRY 7 North Indian-style fish fingers coated with Chickpea Flour & Carom Seeds. LASOONI PALAK PAKODA 5 (V, Gf) Crispy Indian fritters made with Spinach, Chickpea Flour, Garlic, and Cumin Seeds. CHICKEN 65 7 Chicken sautéed in a tangy '65' sauce with cilantro & sesame. VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL 5 Golden, crispy wrappers filled with a fresh, finely chopped vegetable medley.

    Happy Hour Offered at the First Floor Bar photo

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sura Indian Bistro offers a "phenomenal and well-rounded experience" with its "delicious food" and "impeccable service." Guests praise the "authentic flavors" and "modern twist" on Indian cuisine, creating a "romantic vibe" perfect for special occasions. While some experienced service hiccups, many recommend it for its "scrumptious" dishes and "charming ambiance."

88 Reviews
  1. Janki

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was overpriced for the quality—it lacked flavor and wasn’t worth the cost. On top of that, the guy at the front was rude, which made the experience even worse. Definitely wouldn’t recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Caden

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and the food was amazing. I will definitely be going back in the near future!
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much, Caden! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience with both our food and service. We look forward to having you dine with us again soon!

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  3. R

    Montana

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant provides a great opportunity for something different before a show. The ambience is quiet and subdued. I enjoyed the food although I missed having papadum served. The staff was pleasant.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on 14 November 2024
    Hello, thank you for the review! We’re glad you enjoyed the quiet ambiance and unique dining experience at Sura. Looking forward to serving you again!

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  4. Robert

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very well prepared Indian cuisine with very good service. I will definitely return.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on 14 November 2024
    Hi Robert, thank you for your thoughtful comments! We’re pleased you enjoyed our Indian cuisine and attentive service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful meal.

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  5. James

    Philadelphia

    108 reviews

    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All excellent. Lovely setting, very efficient and nice staff and delicious food.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on 8 November 2024
    We appreciate the kind words, James! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the setting, staff, and delicious food. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  6. Geetika

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mani (owner/chef) is both terrific and very accommodating. We enjoyed all our food and will go back to Sura.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on 8 November 2024
    Thank you, Geetika! We’re so glad our staff could make your experience enjoyable, and we’re delighted that you loved the food. Looking forward to your next visit!

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  7. Bhavna

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They were closed for a private event, we booked on line and when we got there the doors were closed.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on 1 November 2024
    We apologize for the inconvenience. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you and provide a better experience.

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  8. Pooja

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sura is the BEST Indian in Philly - we ordered 8 dishes and 3 types of bread as well as 2 of the cocktails and everything was phenomenal! No complaints about a single thing, we had an amazing dinner and loved it!!
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on 1 November 2024
    Thank you, Patrick! We're always here to make sure you have the best experience. We look forward to having you back!

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  9. Trent

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Service & Amazing Authentic Flavors of Southern India. It's as if recipes are Homemade & past down generations By far, the Best Indian food within 1,000+ miles.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on 24 October 2024
    Thank you, Trent, for the glowing review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the authentic Southern Indian flavors and felt the homemade touch in our dishes. We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for more!

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  10. Tracy

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant, ordered most items on the menu with my party and it was all good! Service was fair, they did not have much staff at the start of our dining but it got better towards the end.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on 24 October 2024
    Thank you, Tracy, for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you and your party enjoyed the food, and we appreciate your patience as we worked to improve the service during your visit. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!

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FAQs

Sura Indian Bistro offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sura Indian Bistro also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 478-8777.

Sura Indian Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Sura Indian Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sura Indian Bistro

1726 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5120

Additional information

  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (215) 478-8777
  • Private party facilities
    FIRST Floor- The bar & lounge area is ideal for 45 guests seated. SECOND floor- Ideal for 50 guests seated. THIRD Floor North Room- Ideal for 20 guests seated and the South Room is Ideal for 45 guests seated. BUYOUT for the entire restaurant is ideal for 160 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Sam: (215) 478-8777
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