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Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

4.7
4.7
895 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian
Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Vipul Bhasin

  • Catering

    If you're interested in bringing Veda to your office or home, we provide catering services to fit your needs. 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. Whether you want that one dish that you love dropped off for a small party or enough food to feed a couple hundred people, Veda has you covered! Interested in placing your order or learning more about our catering menu? Email our Catering and Events Manager directly at Kiran@vedaphilly.com

  • Private party facilities

    Veda is the perfect place to spice up your next event! 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 and rent the restaurant to companies and families looking for the next spot for their corporate celebration, rehearsal dinner, or even wedding reception! With an array of food and beverage packages we work with each client to provide exactly what they need. Interested in learning more? Email our Catering and Events Manager directly Kiran@vedaphilly.com

  • 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

What 895 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Healthy

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  1. FarinS

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Veda’s menu was extensive with lots of gluten-free options. Our drinks were delicious and the food was outstanding.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded 6 days agoDear Farin, thank you for dining at Veda. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your dining experience, and would love to serve you again soon!

  2. Jasmine

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance was amazing, the service was phenomenal and the food....oh my. Delicious. The desserts were super sweet though. I will definitely return to Veda next month. Our server, Jay, was awesome!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on March 15, 2023Thank you so much Jasmine, you just made our day with that wonderful review. We work hard to deliver the best guest experience, and we are happy to know that we were able to do that with you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

  3. MarkE

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding & authentic take on modern Indian Subcontinent cuisine in stylish restaurant. Starters and mains standout. Wide range of drinks. Desserts partly more generic, though high quality. Can we get Shrikhand and Rasmallai ... ? Thanks !

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on March 15, 2023Hi Mark, we would first like to thank you for taking the time out to write your honest thoughts of us. We are beyond thrilled to know that you had such a wonderful experience dining in with us. We are passionate about cooking and providing a memorable experience to our guests, and we are humbled that you loved your meal. We look forward to welcoming you again at Veda!

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as usual!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on March 7, 2023Thank you for a great review, dear diner. We are glad you enjoyed your order.

  5. AshleighP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    First time there and I took my bf for his birthday and it was a great night. Food was amazing!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 21, 2023Dear Ashleigh, thank you for a great feedback and we are happy that you had a great experience while dining at Veda. We will be thrilled to welcome you again.

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great wait staff, and very tasty food . However I asked for a special request and they weren't able to do it but did not let me know in time

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on March 7, 2023Dear diner, thank you for dining with us and we really appreciate your support. We are glad you enjoyed your order and hope to be of service again soon.

  7. RobertG

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Veda's food is delicious. a blend perhaps of traditional (north) Indian fare and some western touches. The restaurant's ambience is tasteful and pleasant, and the service is excellent. We enjoyed our Valentine's Day meal there and plan to return.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 21, 2023Thank you so much Robert, you just made our day with that wonderful review. We work hard to deliver the best guest experience, and we are happy to know that we were able to do that with you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food and vibes were great

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 21, 2023We are so happy that you had a memorable time at Naan, dear guest. We hope to see you soon at Veda

  9. V189

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dinner was amazing and the waiter was knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations. The spice level was good but we could have handled spicier. The ambience is great for casual meals and date nights.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 14, 2023Thank you so much, you just made our day with that wonderful review dear guest. We work hard to deliver the best guest experience, and we are happy to know that we were able to do that with you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Cute place.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, incredible service, and awesome experience. Highly recommend!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 14, 2023Hello, thank you for such an amazing review! We are beyond happy to know that your experience at Veda was top-notch and all your meals were to your liking, and we cannot wait to welcome you back!

  12. Sara

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and food was great. Bringing my family back here

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 14, 2023Hi Sara, we are glad to know that you had a great experience at Veda and everything was to your satisfaction! Thank you for dining in with us and we would love to see you again soon!

  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Mediocre food and service - not worth repeating!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 14, 2023Dear guest, thank you for sharing your feedback and for dining at Veda. It's troubling to know that your experience wasn't how you had imagined it to be, and for that we are deeply apologetic. Trust us, this is not how we wanted you to feel when you dined with us. We have shared your feedback with our team to ensure such an experience does not happen again.

  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good stuff

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on March 7, 2023Dear diner, thank you for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate it.

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 14, 2023Dear diner, we are so happy that you had a great experience dining at Veda. We hope to see you again soon.

  16. Bryan

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice, intimate date night hidden gem. I recommend for any special occasion or if you’re the “just because” person. Food/service was amazing and the ambience is one to remember.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 28, 2023Dear Bryan, thank you for a great feedback and we are happy that you had a great experience while dining at Veda. We will be thrilled to welcome you again.

  17. tazn

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very helpful and professional service They work as a team
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 25, 2023Dear diner, thank you for a wonderful review - we're glad you enjoyed at Veda!

  19. Tanya

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    My group went for restaurant week, and our experience was overall okay. The ambiance and service was great. The room noise level was approrpiate and allowed for conversation without needing to shout. Our server was attentive without being overbearing, which was excellent. The majority of our food was amazing, and the wine pairing was a great deal. One member of our party ordered a shrimp curry main, and the shrimp came out undercooked and cold. After alerting our server, he rectified the situation and was extremely apologetic. Overall the experience was good with a hiccup in between.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 31, 2023Hi Tanya, thank you taking the time to write this detailed review. We are sorry for the unpleasant part of your experience with us. We are happy to see that you enjoyed the rest of your order along and the wine pairings. Thank you dining at Veda and we hope to see you again soon.

  20. Luvnlife

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mani (our server) started our lunch with a beautiful smile and demeanor. Checked on us often, not overly And his suggestion on wine pairing was perfect. The food was served hot, fresh and delicious. The crispy spinach is awesome, lamb and garlic naan was just as wonderful. Lunch deal for restaurant week is worth it.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 31, 2023Dear diner, thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We are especially excited that you loved your meal at Veda. We loved having you here, and cannot wait to welcome you again soon!

  21. JanMan

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really good Reataurant Week menu and wine pairing Good service

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 31, 2023Dear diner, thank you dining at Veda during the Restaurant week. We are glad that you time, order and experience with us.

  22. shwall

    Philadelphia

    46 reviews

    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The waiter was great, the wine was very good, the food was disappointing. The crispy cauliflower wasn't crispy. Also cholesterol tikki was good. The sauce on the la.b kor.a was very thin and not a lot of flVor.flavor. Eggplant dish was okay but not memorable. Can't see myself going back. Was hoping for something more like Rasika in DC but no comparison!
  23. Lovelylunching

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Restaurant week meal had great variety. Mussels appetizer great. Main course chicken great. Chai ice cream- yum! For a packed restaurant at lunch time we didn't have any trouble having conversation. Very impressed by that. Wait staff very accommodating. Good time!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 18, 2023Thank you for this wonderful recommendation dear diner and for dining at Veda. We are glad to see that you loved your order and we hope to see you soon.

  24. TanayaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food but you can tell it's been modified to appeal to a wider range of palates. Like Indian food but muted. I wish the flavor was a little more in your face. The mussel butter masala was the best dish there!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, truly impressive. Great service. I will be back for sure.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 18, 2023Dear diner, thank you for a great review. We are glad you enjoyed your time and experience with us and we hope to see you again at Veda.

  26. VasantiD

    Atlantic City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food,ambiance excellent service very courteous server I highly recommend this restaurant

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 18, 2023Thank you Vasanti for your words of appreciation, you made our day. We are glad to see that you enjoyed your time and experience at Veda and hope to see you again soon.

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful time and the food was amazing! Staff is very friendly and atmosphere is great for a date night.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 9, 2023Dear Diner, thank you for dining at Veda and we are happy to see that you liked your order. We hope to serve you again!

  28. HopeP

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner, lovely setting and very good service.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 9, 2023Thank you for an amazing review Hope - we would love to serve you again!

  29. AriesGal

    Philadelphia

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 3, 2023Thank you for your words of appreciation, dear diner. We are glad to see that you loved your experience at Veda and we hope to see you soon.

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. The service was stupendous!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 3, 2023Thank you for this amazing review, dear diner. We are glad that you had a memorable time at Veda and would love to welcome you again.

  31. Mark

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitstaff were kind and courteous. Food arrived quickly and tasted fantastic. A great experience overall.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on December 27, 2022Hello Mark, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience! Stop by again and we would love to welcome you!

  32. TheTony

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and wonderful staff. We’ll be back again!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you for an amazing review Tony- we would love to serve you again!

  33. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we walked in, the decor and aromas welcomed us. The food was superb, best Indian food in Center City!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on December 19, 2022Dear diner, thank you for your kind words - they truly made our day. We are so happy to see that you had a great time and experience at Veda and would love to welcome you again!

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    224 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    224 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was exceptional and engaging - the food recommendations were excellent - her favorites were ours as well ...

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you for this wonderful recommendation dear diner and for dining at Veda. We are glad to see that you loved your order and we hope to see you soon.

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place…. So many restaurants to choose from in Philadelphia but whenever my daughter is back in town, this is the only place she wants to go to.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on December 19, 2022We are so glad that Veda could be a part of your memorable times, dear guest. It is an absolute pleasure to host you and we would love to welcome you again!

  36. RobertD

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, great service and inventive cocktails!!! Atmosphere was cozy, friendly and inviting. Would definitely dine here again.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you Robert for your words of appreciation, you made our day. We are glad to see that you enjoyed your time and experience at Veda and hope to see you again soon.

  37. Nona

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jeff was the most amazing host! It was a great experience!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on December 19, 2022We are so happy that you had a memorable time at Naan, Nona. We would love to welcome you again at Veda!

  38. RheaK

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Veda was a great experience! The food was great and the service was excellent!

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on January 3, 2023Thank you for this wonderful recommendation Rhea and for dining at Veda. We are glad to see that you loved your order and we hope to see you soon.

  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every bite was bliss. Highly recommend.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on December 12, 2022Thank you for a great review, dear diner. We truly appreciate it.

  40. thomfd

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful experience. The staff was incredible and the food was delicious.

    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on December 12, 2022Dear Diner, thank you for a great feedback and we are happy that you had a great experience while dining at Veda. We will be thrilled to welcome you again.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Veda - Modern Indian Bistro using the Order Online button. Veda - Modern Indian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 519-2001.

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 895 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
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

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (267) 519-2001

  • Catering

    If you're interested in bringing Veda to your office or home, we provide catering services to fit your needs. 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. Whether you want that one dish that you love dropped off for a small party or enough food to feed a couple hundred people, Veda has you covered! Interested in placing your order or learning more about our catering menu? Email our Catering and Events Manager directly at Kiran@vedaphilly.com

  • Private party facilities

    Veda is the perfect place to spice up your next event! 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 and rent the restaurant to companies and families looking for the next spot for their corporate celebration, rehearsal dinner, or even wedding reception! With an array of food and beverage packages we work with each client to provide exactly what they need. Interested in learning more? Email our Catering and Events Manager directly Kiran@vedaphilly.com

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