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Sura Indian Bistro, Philadelphia, PA

Sura Indian Bistro

4.5
4.5
97 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Indian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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!

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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
    (215) 478-8777
  • 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!
  • Private party contact
    Team Sura: (215) 478-8777
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    US$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 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Treat yourself to an array of freshly crafted selective cocktails infused with the exquisite blend of fruits and herbs at reduced prices. All wines, draught beer on tap are half price and all cocktails are $7. AMRITSARI FISH FRY 7 North Indian-style fish fingers coated with Chickpea Flour & Carom Seeds. LASOONI PALAK PAKODA 5 (V, Gf) Crispy Indian fritters made with Spinach, Chickpea Flour, Garlic, and Cumin Seeds. CHICKEN 65 7 Chicken sautéed in a tangy '65' sauce with cilantro & sesame. VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL 5 Golden, crispy wrappers filled with a fresh, finely chopped vegetable medley.

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What 97 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Healthy

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sura Indian Bistro offers a captivating blend of traditional and modern Indian cuisine with "amazing authentic flavors." Guests rave about the "exceptional standards" of food, highlighting dishes like Saag Paneer and Khumb Majestic. The "charming ambiance" and "impeccable service" from a "knowledgeable and attentive" staff create a memorable dining experience.

97 Reviews
  1. Robert

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The owner was lovely the food was incredible and they were super supportive and helping us make decisions around food

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  2. Susan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sura Indian Bistro is fabulous. The decor is stylish and modern. The waitress was attentive and service was timely. The food was excellent, especially the lamb vindaloo. I like how they rated the spice level from 1-5, with medium (3) level working well for me. We had lemon ginger mocktails which were excellent. Next visit, I will try a cocktail. For the high quality of the food, service, and atmosphere, the prices were reasonable. There is an upstairs area which would be nice for a party. I am already looking forward to a return visit.

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  3. James

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything—from the flavorful appetizers (Chicken 65 and Tikki Chaat) to the Butter Chicken, Lamb Biryani, and the incredible Naan and Roti. Mani, one of the new owners at SURA, and his team provided fast, attentive service, making our experience memorable.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you James, for your glowing review! We’re delighted you enjoyed everything from the appetizers to the main courses. Your kind words about the team mean a lot to us. We look forward to hosting you again for another memorable experience!

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  4. Nidhi

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambinece & vibe of the restaurant is great! the food was outstanding, we had a variety to choose from. However the vegetable curry options can do better. Also some better lighting will help. It was a bit difficult to read the menu card with the current lighting. But overall taste, quality, and service was excellent.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Nidhi, for your lovely review and valuable feedback! We’re so happy you enjoyed the ambiance, food, and service. We’ll definitely consider your suggestions for improved vegetable curry options and lighting. Can’t wait to serve you again soon!

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  5. Adam

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Indian dinner. First timers and we were not disappointed. Fairly new place, but it was excellent service, ambience, and especially the food. Vindaloo was great and a nice spice at 4/5. My wife enjoyed her lamb saag. Will definitely return.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Adam, for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled you and your wife had a great first experience at Sura and enjoyed the Vindaloo and Lamb Saag. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Wendy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We two shared three dishes, for a small plates light lunch: vegetable pakora, the chicken 65 appetizer, and eggplant (baingan bharta). Each dish was very tasty, offering a slightly different take on similar dishes we've tried in other establishments. The eggplant was particularly memorable. The restaurant is really lovely inside (though today, a cold day, we did get a bit of draft each time the front door opened). Background music was lovely. Service was very competent, but a bit slow, the only downside to a lovely meal.
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Wendy, for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the variety of dishes and found the eggplant memorable. We appreciate your feedback about the service speed and draft and will work on improving. Looking forward to hosting you again!

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  7. Aleshia

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and excellent drinks... What more could you ask for? Must try!
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Aleshia, for your wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and drinks. If there’s anything we can do to make your next visit a 5-star experience, please let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  8. Lee

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    20 minutes after our apps, we asked where our mains were. We were told they’re currently working on them, which was fair as the place was packed. But after 2 tables that were seated after us got their mains, which was 45 minutes after we finished our apps, we asked again. We were told the waitress forgot to place our order for the mains. The food was ordered on the fly and out at our table 10 minutes later. We were there for almost 3 hours. We were kind of hoping for some sort of discount on the check for the inconvenience of about an hour wait for our mains, but we did not. Besides the logistical error, the food was phenomenal and we’ll def be coming back!
    Sura Indian BistroResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Lee, for sharing your feedback and for your understanding despite the delay. We truly appreciate your patience and are so glad you enjoyed the food. Your constructive input helps us improve, and we look forward to providing an even better experience next time!

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  9. Mehul

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service here was amazing. The food was good too, I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the Philly area!
    Sura Indian BistroResponded on December 6, 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback Mehul! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed both the food and the service. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Janki

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was overpriced for the quality—it lacked flavor and wasn’t worth the cost. On top of that, the guy at the front was rude, which made the experience even worse. Definitely wouldn’t recommend.

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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 4.5 stars by 97 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sura Indian Bistro

1726 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5120

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
    (215) 478-8777
  • 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!
  • Private party contact
    Team Sura: (215) 478-8777
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