Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

Name: Veda - Modern Indian Bistro
Address: 1920 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Telephone: (267) 519-2001
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1015)

$31 to $50

Indian

1920 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Gluten-free-friendly
Neighborhood gem

*If you require more seats, please visit our website to make a reservation.

Opentable Diner's Choice Award 2023 recipient

Veda is an Indian Restaurant in the heart of Philadelphia, serving Indian cuisine with a modern outlook. Our focus is on delighting our guests with the perfect balance of culture and flavor in our food, combined with our warm hospitality. Visit Veda for decadent Indian cuisine combining all aspects of fine dining. We are currently offering Indoor Dining as well as delivery and takeout via Toast Takeout. We also utilize Caviar, DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEats etc.
We also host private parties and large buy-outs! Please call the restaurant directly for all inquiries.

Note-
*Bottles of wine/champagne brought from outside will incur a corkage fee of $25 per bottle and a cake cutting fee of $20.
*We don't seat any bookings until the complete party arrives.
*We don't accept contactless payments.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Pakistani
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(267) 519-2001
Website
http://www.vedaphilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Vipul Bhasin
Catering
Veda provides delivery to the Philadelphia region and all deliveries in Center City are free! We provide everything from drop-off catering to full-service throughout the duration of your event. Interested in placing your order or learning more about our catering menu? Email our Catering and Events Manager directly at brazil.crasto@vedaphilly.com
Private party facilities
We offer semi-private events in our raised stage space with a swooping privacy curtain for those intimate dinners of 10-12 guests. We also host large parties to companies and families looking for the next spot for their corporate celebration, or even wedding reception!. Interested in learning more? Email directly to brazil.crasto@vedaphilly.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1920 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
Located on Chestnut Street between 19th and 20th Street.
Parking details
There is a parking lot available next to the restaurant, however it is privately owned and operated and we do not offer parking validation. There is also metered parking on Chestnut Street.
Public transit
If you are traveling by public transit we are easily accessible at the 19th Street Trolley station (Trolley Lines 10, 11, 13, 34, 36) or just blocks from the City Hall station (Broad Street Line, Market Frankford Line).
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Vegetable Samosas (Sa-Mou-Sa)$8.00
Curried Potatoes and Peas stuffed fried pastry served with Cilantro-Mint & Tamarind chutney
Veda Spring Salad$10.00
A light & bright healthy salad made with Spring Mix, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion, and Peppers tossed in Ranch or House-Made Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing. Make it Tandoori Add
Lasooni Gobi (La-Suni Go-Bee)$10.00
Lightly battered flash-fried Cauliflower tossed in a Ginger-Garlic sauce
Crispy Spinach Chaat (Cha-T)$11.00
Chickpea flour coated flash fried baby Spinach; tossed with Shallots, Tomatoes, Sweet Yogurt, and Tamarind & Date chutney; (Vegan without Yogurt)
Tandoori Grilled Salad (Tuhn-Doo-Ree)$11.00
Perfectly charred Paneer (Cottage Cheese) blocks, Bell Pepper, Onions, and Pineapple dressed with a sunny, herby Lemon Vinaigrette

Chef's Tasting Thali

An Indian sampler feast originally served to royalty, presented on a platter (thali). Build your own thali by choosing one of each:

Choose your Protein (Pick 1)

Veg Thali$15.00
Tofu Green Peas* (Vegan) OR Gobi Mutter (Vegan)
Chicken Thali*$16.00
Chicken Makhani (Gluten Free) OR Chicken Vindaloo (Gluten Free)
Shrimp Thali*$17.00
Shrimp Makhani OR Goan Shrimp Curry
Lamb Thali$18.00
Lamb Chettinad OR Lamb Saag

Choose your Lentils (Pick 1)

Dal Makhani
Pindi Channa Masala

Choose Your Bread (Pick 1)

Naan
Garlic Naan
Roti

Choose Your Dessert (Pick 1)

Gulab Jamun
Kheer

Included Complimentary:

Navrattan Korma
Basmati Rice

What 1,015 people are saying

Veda - Modern 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Healthy
Philadelphia
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro impresses with "excellent food" and "fantastic staff." Guests rave about the "wonderful food and cocktails" and appreciate the attentive service. While the ambiance is lively, it's a "great place for Indian cuisine" with standout dishes like Chicken Murmuri Rolls and Goan Shrimp Curry.

1,015 Reviews

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Jeanne
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and staff were fantastic. The place filled quickly at 6pm and the noise level was pretty high but the food was so delicious and the staff, excellent
Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded 1 day ago
Dear Jeanne, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found the staff to be fantastic. We appreciate you noting the lively atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon!
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patricia
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, attentive without being intrusive. Wonderful food and cocktails. Had a great time with some out of town family members. Looking forward to booking a table at Veda again!
Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on April 21, 2025
Dear Patricia, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great time with your family. It means a lot to know you’re looking forward to visiting us again - we can't wait to welcome you back!
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Peter
Philadelphia11 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Vada's food is excellent. we were nine people ranging from 10 to 82. We shared multiple dishes. Everyone of them was very good to excellent. We had a great deal of fun and the service was excellent. My major complaint is it's a very noisy place – – probably because the other large groups like ours and the acoustics don't dam in things down the good news is there wasn't any loud music as far as I could tell. If you like Indian food, this is a great place to go.
Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on April 10, 2025
Dear Peter, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re thrilled to hear that everyone in your party enjoyed the food and had a fun time. It’s wonderful to know our service stood out as well. We do appreciate your note about the noise level, and we’ll certainly take that feedback into consideration as we continue to enhance the dining experience for all our guests. We’re grateful for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Jennifer
San Antonio2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was very nice and food was go of. I was disappointed in the waitress. Although, she did her job, it was very obvious she didn’t want to be there. Won’t be coming back. I do spend money and get excited to try what we thought was going to be a great place, to be disappointed by a waitress with a bad attitude. I’ll pass. Will be spending our money in another restaurant that wants to make their customers feel welcome.
Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on April 10, 2025
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. While we're glad you enjoyed the ambiance and found value in your meal, we're truly sorry to hear that the service did not reflect the warm and welcoming environment we strive to create. Your feedback about the interaction with your server is deeply concerning, and we will be addressing this with our team to ensure every guest feels appreciated and cared for. We understand your disappointment and sincerely apologize for letting you down. We’d appreciate the chance to make things right.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for Indian cuisine. Great server. Thank you Edwin for a great customer service even though you were not on your A+ game. You took the time to break down the menu & provide a client centered approach of service delivery that is rarely seen in restaurent industry. Veda is very luck to have you in their team. Thank you again!!
Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on March 24, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience at Veda and truly appreciate your kind words about Edwin’s service. It’s heartening to know he provided such a genuine and guest-centered experience. We’re proud to have him on our team and grateful for guests like you who recognize the effort. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Mary Ellen VIP
Philadelphia12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the food and ambiance at Veda. We started with the Chicken Murmuri Rolls and also shared the Goan Shrimp Curry, Chicken Labador and Garlic Naan. Everything was delicious. Our server Edwin was great; very helpful and personable. We think Veda is the best Indian restaurant in Philadelphia.
Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on March 24, 2025
Dear Mary, Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your recent experience at Veda! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food. It’s wonderful to know Edwin made your evening even more enjoyable with his helpful and personable service. We're truly honored by your compliment - being called the best Indian restaurant in Philadelphia means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Susan VIP
Philadelphia34 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I have eaten at Veda 3 times. The food is consistent and i like the ambiance, location and think it's priced correctly. Last night the service was poor. By the fourth time I asked for our check I was irritated. It wasn't even crowded. We had to request rice and a yogurt dish that we ordered 2x after everything else came out . Just sloppy on their part.
Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on March 3, 2025
Dear Susan, Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your honest feedback. We’re glad you enjoy our food, ambiance, and pricing, but we sincerely apologize for the poor service you experienced during your last visit. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be addressing this with our team to ensure better attentiveness and efficiency moving forward. We truly appreciate your patience and hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide the seamless experience you deserve.
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Kevin
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner with my family. Enjoyed the food very much.
Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on April 21, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review.
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Chatina
Atlantic City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was phenomenal our waiter excellent service!
Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 24, 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review!
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Matthew
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The brunch buffet was very good. They just need a bigger bowl of the salad.
Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 24, 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We will surely consider your feedback.
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FAQs

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 519-2001.

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 1015 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Google Map for Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

1920 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

Cross street
Located on Chestnut Street between 19th and 20th Street.
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Pakistani
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is a parking lot available next to the restaurant, however it is privately owned and operated and we do not offer parking validation. There is also metered parking on Chestnut Street.
Public transit
If you are traveling by public transit we are easily accessible at the 19th Street Trolley station (Trolley Lines 10, 11, 13, 34, 36) or just blocks from the City Hall station (Broad Street Line, Market Frankford Line).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vipul Bhasin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.vedaphilly.com/
Phone number
(267) 519-2001
Catering
Veda provides delivery to the Philadelphia region and all deliveries in Center City are free! We provide everything from drop-off catering to full-service throughout the duration of your event. Interested in placing your order or learning more about our catering menu? Email our Catering and Events Manager directly at brazil.crasto@vedaphilly.com
Private party facilities
We offer semi-private events in our raised stage space with a swooping privacy curtain for those intimate dinners of 10-12 guests. We also host large parties to companies and families looking for the next spot for their corporate celebration, or even wedding reception!. Interested in learning more? Email directly to brazil.crasto@vedaphilly.com

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Starters

Vegetable Samosas (Sa-Mou-Sa)$8.00

Veda Spring Salad$10.00

Lasooni Gobi (La-Suni Go-Bee)$10.00

Crispy Spinach Chaat (Cha-T)$11.00

Tandoori Grilled Salad (Tuhn-Doo-Ree)$11.00

Chef's Tasting Thali

Choose your Protein (Pick 1)

Veg Thali$15.00

Chicken Thali*$16.00

Shrimp Thali*$17.00

Lamb Thali$18.00

Choose your Lentils (Pick 1)

Dal Makhani

Pindi Channa Masala

Choose Your Bread (Pick 1)

Naan

Garlic Naan

Roti

Choose Your Dessert (Pick 1)

Gulab Jamun

Kheer

Included Complimentary:

Navrattan Korma

Basmati Rice

What 1,015 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Veda - Modern Indian Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Veda - Modern Indian Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Veda - Modern Indian Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information