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Sura Indian Bistro, Philadelphia, PA

Sura Indian Bistro

4.7 (170)
$30 and under
Contemporary Indian
1726 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5120

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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!

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant, event space, wedding venue, and catering. Seated: 150 | Standing: 200 Private dining for 10–150 guests, receptions up to 200. Ideal for weddings, parties, meetings, or corporate events. Offering refined cuisine, buffet services, bar, AV capabilities, and more!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Date Night Experience

    $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 - 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Treat yourself to an array of freshly crafted selective cocktails infused with the exquisite blend of fruits and herbs at reduced prices. TAP WINES $5.00 DRAFT BEERS $5.00 ENDLESS SUMMER (Vodka) $8.00 GINGER SPICED MARGARITA (Tequila) $8.00 THE ELEVATED G&T (Gin) $8.00 CHAI RYE (Whiskey) $8.00 AMRITSARI FISH FRY $7.00 North Indian-style fish fingers coated with Chickpea Flour & Carom Seeds. LASOONI PALAK PAKODA (V, GF) $5.00 Crispy Indian fritters made with Spinach, Chickpea Flour, Garlic, and Cumin Seeds. CHICKEN 65 $7.00 Chicken sautéed in a tangy '65' sauce with cilantro & sesame. VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL $5.00 Golden, crispy wrappers filled with a fresh, finely chopped vegetable medley.

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What 170 people are saying

Sura Indian Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Philadelphia

    Healthy

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sura Indian Bistro in Philadelphia delights with fresh, flavorful Indian cuisine and exceptional service. Many diners rave about its "great food and excellent service," while the "warm ambiance" makes it perfect for any occasion. Notably, the lamb vindaloo and garlic naan receive high praise. A must-visit for Indian food lovers.

170 Reviews
  1. Marvin

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice atmosphere, but staff, kitchen and bar were overwhelmed on a busy night. Waited an hour for drinks, and almost 2 hours for the meals (which, we think) were delivered to a different, very large table. Ended up canceling the order Server was very nice and tried his best. I’ve eaten here before and didn’t have a problem then. So I’d go back on a night that isn’t busy because the food is that good.

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  2. Annie

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food wasn’t exceptional but not bad, the service was great staff was polite and quick, but thing that’s it’s bit expensive few months ago went a different restaurant in city and we ordered same amount of food that place was $100 less than here, and the lastly to say the wings was the least I liked it did not had the tandoor taste and for some reason it was soggy rest of the food was good.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback, Annie. We’re glad to hear the service and most of the food met your expectations. We’re sorry to hear the wings didn’t hit the mark for you. We’ll be sure to look into that—your comments help us improve. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience next time!

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  3. Deepak

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience could be a complete outlier since this was our first time dining at the restaurant. My hope is that they would make improvements based on my constructive criticism. We went there for Mother’s day lunch. They should have some way of communicating that they have a pre fixe menu and that the 21% gratuity is included. They can either do this over a phone call or just have it on their website. Two families actually walked out when they were told about this. But this was done after they were all seated. It was a surprise for us too but we did not mind at all as the menu seemed interesting. The food was what was totally disappointing. We don’t mind paying top dollar for good food but this was not worth it. Being totally familiar with Indian food, we could tell that they just did not put any thought into what they were serving. The special menu design was beautiful and if only that translated into quality food. I’ll still give them the benefit of the doubt and will visit again before I make any affirmative conclusions. Maybe they were short staffed or some legitimate reason and that our timing was bad.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much, Deepak, for your insightful and thorough feedback. We genuinely value it. We sincerely apologize that your Mother’s Day experience fell short of your expectations. We appreciate your constructive criticism and will pass your feedback along to our kitchen team. Auto gratuity is a standard practice in many restaurants for larger groups, and it is mentioned on our menus as well. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused you. We look forward to welcoming you back for a significantly improved experience that aligns with the high standards we aim for every day. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts.

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  4. Ben

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every item was better than the last. Would go back
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, Ben! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed each dish even more than the one before—that’s the experience we aim for. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another round soon!

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  5. David

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. A real nice find in Philly.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you, David! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. So glad we could be a pleasant find for you in Philly—hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Adam VIP

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent 2nd visit. Our new go-to Indian restaurant in the city. Food and service are top notch.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on May 8, 2025
    Thank you, Adam! We're honored to be your new go-to Indian spot in the city. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. suzanne VIP

    Washington DC39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a new favorite Indian restaurant. Our food was delicious and unlike many Indian restaurants was fresh and not drowned in sauce/butter. The wait staff was welcoming and professional.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on April 17, 2025
    Thank you, Suzanne! We're thrilled to be your new favorite. We pride ourselves on keeping things fresh and balanced, and we're so glad that stood out to you!

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  8. Sameer

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed this spot — the food was flavorful and well-prepared, especially the butter chicken and garlic naan. Perfect setting for both a date night and a family dinner. The ambiance was warm, the vibe was great, and the service was friendly and on point. Only thing I’d say is I wish the portions were a bit more generous, and the plating could’ve been a little more unique or elevated. But overall, definitely recommend if you’re looking for quality Indian cuisine in a cozy, classy space.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on April 17, 2025
    Thanks, Sameer! We appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are glad you enjoyed the butter chicken, ambiance, and service. Noted on the portions and plating—we’re always working to level up. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  9. Luevonia

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and the waiter was the cutest!!
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on April 24, 2025
    Thanks, Luevonia! We’re so glad you enjoyed everything—and we’ll be sure to let the cutest waiter know they made your day! 😄 Hope to see you again soon for another delicious visit!

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  10. Marleise VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly service, spinach chaat was amazing! The owner came to every table which made it all feel very intimate. Very cool interior and space. The tables could use a small light. Others mentioned the low light and we had to use our phone lights to read the menu and bill. The one small candle just didn’t do it. Will definitely go back!
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on April 17, 2025
    Thank you, Marleise! We’re so happy you enjoyed the spinach chaat and the warm, personal atmosphere. And thank you for the lighting feedback. Hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

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

Sura Indian Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 170 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sura Indian Bistro

1726 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5120

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant, event space, wedding venue, and catering. Seated: 150 | Standing: 200 Private dining for 10–150 guests, receptions up to 200. Ideal for weddings, parties, meetings, or corporate events. Offering refined cuisine, buffet services, bar, AV capabilities, and more!
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