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Bollywood Bistro

3955 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030-3322
703-273-0031
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Ranked #8 of 188 restaurants in Fairfax
Cuisines: Indian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I go to this place often, after I am tired of going to new restaurants and finding them not good. This place has decent food, better ambience and not far from where I live. You should try once if you are looking for good Indian food. I even used groupon and livingsocial deals.

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Fairfax, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

The drinks are excellent here, must try the mango lassi. The food and service are also excellent. The restaurant is small so recommend making a reservation.

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Henderson, Nevada, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Everything was excellent. The service, food, decor, value. What a suberb experience! We went for an early dinner on a Tuesday, mind you, but the staff was SO attentive and everything we ordered was delicious. We loved it, and the friends who took me there consider it one of their faves. So when I'm back in the area for travel,... More

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55 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Came here on a Saturday night for dinner with a large group. Service was typical of most Indian restaurants. The owner/manager(?) was very welcoming and did his best to make patrons feel comfortable and at home. He was helping others with food selections and explaining the menu. Seemed to try to hard to get people to buy alcohol. The food... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Granted I am not of Indian descent, but this is the best Indian food I have had anywhere around the world. The spices are understated but delivered with true cuisine. The wait staff are prompt without hovering. The restaurant is crowded most of the time, because they have a lot of return customers. You can try a new thing each... More

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Manassas, Virginia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Sweet, Sweet, Sweet! I will never go again. Haven't been here since it first opened and it has gone way downhill! I don't know why people like this food. Maybe it's southern Indian....

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

There are a number of very good Indian restaurants in the Northern Virginia area, and this probably is not one of the top three, but it's still quite good. It's rather small, so come early or make reservations. The wine selection is decent (better than usual for an Indian place) and the food is tasty. Oddly for an Indian restaurant,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

I love this place, I had Indian food only a couple time before because I didn't think I'd like the food and because I was not familiar with it. The lunch buffet gave me the opportunity to see the dishes and understand what's in it. Now don't misunderstand, this is not the kind of buffet where they throw a bunch... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

Bollywood has been in old town Fairfax for several years but I only tried it today, and what a treat!! Adorable little restaurant with a small bar area. They are quite busy though so you may have to wait for a table. The lunch buffet was reasonable at $9 and super delicious ! Their mango salad with a crispy spinach... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

I've eaten lunch at Bollywood Bistro several times with different groups of friends and family. Everyone likes it! The lunch buffet is a winner with its consistently good Indian food, including delicious chicken masala, classic veggie dishes, and yummy desserts. The staff is helpful and cheerful, and there's a nice ambiance with the contemporary decor. I love all the natural... More

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