Namaste Indian Restaurant, Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica
At a glance
Namaste Indian Restaurant offers a delightful Indian dining experience in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Situated just north of the Tulemar Resort, this establishment presents an inviting setting where guests can enjoy the flavors and aromas of traditional Indian cuisine. The restaurant provides a cozy and welcoming space, ideal for sharing meals, stories, and memorable moments with friends and family.
The menu features a variety of dishes that highlight Indian culinary traditions, including starters such as samosas and pakoras, as well as tandoori specialties. Each dish embodies the rich colors and flavors that Indian food is known for, offering a taste of India amid the lush backdrop of Costa Rica's natural beauty.
Namaste Indian Restaurant is a fitting choice for diners looking to explore Indian flavors in Manuel Antonio, whether dining in or taking away. The restaurant operates daily, ensuring ample opportunity to enjoy its offerings.
Reviews
Our family had an absolutely fantastic dining experience here! Every dish we ordered was cooked to perfection. The mango lassi was incredibly rich, smooth, and refreshing. The basmati rice was light and fluffy, and the naan was piping hot with a perfect tandoor char. The mains were equally impressive. Both the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Butter Chicken were incredibly flavorful and tender. The rich, velvety sauces made them irresistible, and we couldn’t resist mopping up every last drop. The food was flawless, the atmosphere was great, and it was an easy recommendation. We’ll definitely be back!
Some of the best food we've had on our trip. The staff is phenomenal and the food is finger licking good! We were a party of 12 and had no problem getting seated or served. We had bhaigan bharta, shahi paneer, daal tadka, tandoori paneer tikka, bhel puri, pakora, mango lassi, bollywood tadka cocktail, chili garlic naan and garlic naan....and not a single complaint from anyone....they were too busy eating 🤣
It’s actually hard to understand how good this place is. We eat at Indian restaurants regularly everywhere we go. I’d say as often as once a week or every other week. Some of, or maybe, the best Indian food I’ve ever had. I just came from NYC two weeks ago where I thought I had the best Indian food, but this place would give any place a run for its money. Fish curry was unreal. Butter chicken was as good as you could hope for. A nice balance between creamy buttery and tomato flavor. The lamb rogan josh was killer. It wasn’t on my radar, but it was recommended and for good reason! The atmosphere is awesome. Cool place and design nestled off the main road. Easy parking area. Service was fantastic. I really can’t find a thing to complain about. Do yourself a favor and try this spot.
What an incredible meal. We had the samosa chaat, butter chicken, fish coconut curry, lamb rogan josh, jeera rice, lachar paratha, and garlic naan. The service was incredible and this is one of the best Indian restaurants that I have been to. If you are in Manuel Antonio, this is definitely a can’t miss!
I was actually pleasantly surprised by this place. I was not expecting much given that it was an Indian Restaurant in Costa Rica and I was a bit disappointed in general by the food in Manuel Antonio compared to other parts of Costa Rica. It also has 4k+ 5 star reviews which was sort of a red flag for me, but I figured I would give it a try. I am Indian and from NJ/NY (which has some great Indian restaurants) and I would definitely eat here again if I return to Manuel Antonio. They were also knowledgeable and careful with my son's Tree Nut allergy with food recommendations for him. We often run into issues at Indian Restaurants in NJ were the chef says there are no nuts in what my son orders, but he ends up having an allergic reaction. We had no issues here. It is apparent from the friendliness and hospitality that the staff cares about the guest experience. They also brought out an off menu goat dish that they had prepared for their staff meal for my wife and son to try.
