Diwan
| Address: | 37 Shore Rd, Port Washington, NY 11050, USA |
| Phone: | +1 516-439-4200 |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 12–3PM 12–3PM 12–3PM 12–3PM 12–3PM 12–3PM 12–3PM |
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Donna Haller
Disappointing I am going to try to give this restaurant the benefit of the doubt here. I usually dont expect a restaurant to match the quality of its food from regular a la cart to buffet. Although a true measure of the food and restaurant in general should be exampled in their buffet as well. Thus, I am torn. We went there for their Mothers Day buffet. It was almost $20 per person not including the usual brunch mimosa or bloody mary. The shock factor came when I saw a $10 charge for my mimosa, insane! They are located across the street from Manhasset bay so the views are lovely and the ease of a parking lot makes it enticing. The staff is attentive and friendly. Thats about all the positives I experienced with this restaurant. The food was disappointing. They had some standards as well as their version of chicken tikka masala which was sub standard with fat laden chicken pieces. Their nan was no better than store bought pita. So I cant say I would recommend this place and I certainly wont be back. I am curious with all the positive reviews I read before going and left to wonder if their regular menu makes up for what was clearly lacking with their buffet. It was not worth the price, the drive nor the calories but all in all my mother was happy therefore the only reason I will not give a 1 star rating!
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Bonnie Ellman
Situated right next to a lake and overlooking Port Washingtons beautiful Marinas, you can have fine Indian cuisine while enjoying the scenery. I came here at a time, a little bit before dinner. We were the only ones in the restaurant, but the service was timely and great and all the tables are decked out with gold plates. Diwan makes their mango lassies with skim milk, but they still seem almost as equally delectable as the regular lassis. When you tell them mild, they actually listen and cook the food mild and the Chicken Tikka Masala is heavenly, with a sweet, succulent taste. The food came out quickly and dinner was quite enjoyable. Being that Indian food tops my list and I live only 10 minutes from Port Washington, Im sure Ill come here again!
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Heather Maher
One persons (out of 6) food came out before the appetizers even came out. Appetizers took forever to come and didnt come out together. Then they tried to fudge and say that the one appetizer that was missing was supposed to come out with dinner. Then that appetizer didnt even come out with dinner. It came out half way through dinner. Then he cam to the table asking if we wanted dessert, but was already prepared to put the check on the table instead. The whole experience was disappointing to say the least,
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Gabby R.
My favorite restaurant in Port Washington! Food is delicious! Everything on the menu has an excellent tasting. The setting is very romantic and calm. The restaurant has a great view (especially an summer). Customer service is excellent. Staff are very pleasant and professional. The owner is very nice. She always makes my husband and I feel welcome every time we come to the restaurant. I very much recommend this restaurant!
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Laura Sessions
I have LOVED this restaurant for decades, but when we went the valentines day brunch we were so disappointed! Lousy tasteless food, not as good in choices as it always had been, cold old bread. I asked IF they had a new owner or new chef and when the waiter said no I didnt believe it at all. This HAD been the best of the best. Dont even know if I would try again! Sad..
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Jeanne Rosenthal
I love this place! My family eats there once a week, some weeks more. The food is fabulous and no request is too great: to adjust the spice level, take out the cream, etc. My daughter is a vegetarian and half the menu is vegetarian, so it is very easy for all of us. The staff is wonderful. We highly recommend this restaurant.
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Steven Blocker
This is some of the best Indian food I have ever had. The service is excellent and the location is very nice as well. The buffet lunch id a really good deal. Be careful when you tell them how spicy you want your food because it can get really really hot.
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Rajib Hasan
Very good service and tastefully decorated Indian restaurant with a view of the water. Celebrated my mothers birthday here with my family ages 15 months to 80 years young. Everything we ordered tasted amazing - and the wait staff was very understanding.
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Kavin Shah
Good food; a bit pricey but pretty decent portions. Waitstaff was a bit inattentive (they brought out the Naan and bread 10 minutes before the food, therefore it got cold). You can find better places, but you will have to travel to the city.
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W Renfield Lewis
wonderful food beautiful view and warm and friendly staff with great suggestions.why would get the couch put a negative review about this location when she went to another restaurant? I guess you cant fix stupid :-)
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Jasleen
i use to own a restaurant my self. but gotta admit that this is one of those places where i would like to eat again and again. gotta try atleast once to know how amazing the food is. the staff is also very nice.
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Shashank Khandavalli
I was visiting from Atlanta and was craving for some good Indian cuisine. I will say Diwan has great ambience. I tried Lahori Chicken Curry and absolutely loved it. Would definitely go there again.
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A Private User
Food never disappoints, always satisfies my cravings. Friendly staff is also willing to put up with my sometimes-feisty toddler. Ive only been for dinner, but no complaints
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guy tamari
very bad service , they offer buffet for launch and half of the pots were empty , i came to pick when i was so hungry so i didnt care but i am not going back...
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A Private User
Im giving 1 star because of service. Inattentive, and even differential service. You will see how they treat customers differently when they have a busy night.
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Chris Lyon
Amazing Indian Food. The service a a bit disorganized. Didnt even know who our server was. It seemed like everyone took a turn. BUT THE FOOD WAS SO YUMMY!!
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Adam Holzman
Kid friendly and delicious. A little pricey but the flavor more than makes up for it. The chicken makhani is incredible and the naan is great.
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k. dizl
I had a big plastic thing in my food. the server didnt even apologize. dont eat here unless you like weird plastic things in your food.
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Gary C
Food is excellent. The dining area can get busy. At times the first floor is rented out and patrons eat upstairs. Make a reservation.
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A Private User
My husband and I went for late lunch. We enjoyed the food and the service was good. We will dine at Diwan again...
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Alexander Ehrlich
They dont deliver and theyre expensive. That being said, their portions are big and the food is great.
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gang liu
吃的我嘴都歪了，好吃的不得了！
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Stephen Cheevers
Excellent food, excellent drinks, attentive staff. Consistently good, even when delivered.
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Harry schwartz
Superb food. Terrific experience. Recommend everything. Wish they had Dosa.
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H B
Awesome place with Great view from the second story deck. Food is good too.
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Tom Mannion
Fantastic Indian food. Friendly, helpful waiters. View of Manhasset Bay.
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dan cheung
I love the food and the staff is always super friendly. Great place!
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Kevin Singh
Best Indian Food in Long Island. Great service and attentive staff.
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Rob Zimmelman
Great Sunday buffet, great views, convenient, been around forever.
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Joe Foley
We have been coming here for years because it is great
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A Private User
I love this resturant!! The food is awesome and good!
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Ernst Georges
The service is slow but the food is wonderful
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Ben Joseph
Decent Indian food and great views of the bay
