KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

4.6

182 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Fancy
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Join Chef Sanjay’s culinary journey from New Delhi to Dana Point and enjoy a contemporary approach to Indian regional specialties that places creative artistry, quality of ingredients, and respect for authentic flavors and ingredients at the forefront of cooking. KAHANI, which means "story" in Hindi, is open from Tuesday through Thursday from 5 - 9 p.m. and Friday - Saturday from 5 - 10 p.m.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(949) 240-2000
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Sanjay Rawat

Location
One Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
Neighbourhood
Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Cross Street
Pacific Coast Highway
Parking details
Valet
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Taste of KAHANI
US$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for a special 3-course Chef's Inspired dinner for $65 plus tax and staff charge. This offering is available Tuesday to Saturday from 5 pm – 630pm.
Chit, Chaat & Chai
US$138.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 15, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025
Step into a world of vibrant colors and rich flavors as The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel kicks off the Chit, Chaat & Chai afternoon tea series with a Holi celebration on March 15th. This special event marks the beginning of an afternoon tea experience in KAHANI every Saturday throughout April 19. Immerse yourself in an extravagant spread of exquisite teas, flavorful Indian delicacies, and sweet treats thoughtfully crafted to mirror the joyful spirit and colorful traditions of Holi. $115 per adult excluding tax and service charges, and reservations are required. For guests with dietary restrictions, special accommodations may be made in advance. Please contact our Dining Coordinator prior to the date of your reservation at 949.489.5833 or Elizabeth.Claeyssen@ritzcarlton.com, so we may ensure the best experience for your party.

What 182 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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South Orange County
Innovative
South Orange County
Romantic

Review summary

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KAHANI at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers "excellent flavors and service" with standout dishes like Wagyu short ribs and the curry sampler. Guests appreciate the "warm and inviting" ambiance, "refined" food, and "attentive" staff. Though some find it pricey, the "superb quality" makes it a "must-do dining experience."

182 Reviews

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Bill
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent flavors and service! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kimberly
VIP
Orange County
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time. It was fabulous. The food, service and environment was exceptional. We will be back!
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Ketan
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The flavoring of the food was good but a bit too spicy. Also the service was average, could have been better for a restaurant in the Ritz.
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Joshua
VIP
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food quality is amazing, can easily say this is the best Indian food ever had (Wagyu short ribs WOW)! Also the service is top notch and everything was handled smoothly even on a busy Valentine's Day. The ambiance is good though not amazing, it's more classy than particularly vibey but that makes sense as this has been other restaurant types in the Ritz in the past. But being in the Ritz means the classy vibes totally add to dinner! Pricing is fairly reasonable given how high quality the food is, so maybe just the drinks are a bit much as those were good but not as good as the food. Overall must-do dining experience in the area!
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Amit
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a fantastic experience across all the staff and food! I absolutely will come back here for special events, occasions, and business meetings!
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Donald
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall, a great experience of fine Indian dining… with a very good selection of cocktails, appetizers and entrees. Both the sea bass and the short rib were delicious. The tuna bhel was unexpectedly great! We will be back… the biryani is too tempting to not return!
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Manuel
VIP
Las Vegas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is incredible, the service very nice, the food very refined, the music subtle and beautiful. I would suggest a little more light, almost impossible to read the menu.
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Ram
Alabama
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second visit , this time with my professional colleagues and friends. The entire evening was incredible starting with o gorgeous view of the sunset over Catalina. Food was once again delectable and the service, outstanding.
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Pawan
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not a good food at all and we wasted our money . Food was worse than normal Indian restaurant.
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Daniel
Palm Springs
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice variety of flavors and choices. Service was okay but they were very busy. Would definitely recommend it!!
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KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is rated 4.6 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

One Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Pacific Coast Highway
Neighbourhood
Dana Point / Monarch Beach
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sanjay Rawat
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(949) 240-2000

KAHANI - The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Taste of KAHANI

Chit, Chaat & Chai

Menu

Dessert

CARDAMOM CHEESE CAKEUS$21.00

MANGO LASSI BARUS$21.00

RASMALAIUS$13.00

GULAB JAMUNUS$13.00

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