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Familiar Indian dishes (with vegetarian options) are served at this relaxed eatery.
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Address: 8300 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
Phone: (727) 828-9977
Website: https://gatewaytoindiasaintpete.com/
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Gateway to India – Tampa Bay Area Fresh Indian Cuisine
Our Indian dishes are bursting with flavor from fresh ingredients and quality herbs and spices. We’re conveniently located in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Menu – Gateway to India – Tampa Bay Area Fresh Indian Cuisine
Appetizers · Banarsi Samosa (2 pcs) · $7.49 · Vegetable Pakora · $7.49 · Onion Bhaaji (4 pcs) · $8.49 · Aloo Tikki.
Reviews
Amit Pawaskar
After spending a wonderful weekend at St. Pete Sanding Ovation—relaxing on the beach and watching a beautiful sunset—we were excited to end the night with a good meal. Based on the strong reviews, we decided to try Gateway to India, but the experience turned out to be quite disappointing.
The entry experience was pleasant, with a warm welcome and a comfortable, nicely maintained ambiance. Parking is plentiful, which is always a relief on a busy weekend night. Once seated, we started with the Kerala Shrimp and Chicken 65. Both appetizers were cooked properly, but the Kerala Shrimp dish came with only four small pieces overshadowed by a large amount of onions and green peppers. The flavors of both starters were average and lacked any standout spice or depth. We specifically requested a spicy level, but everything arrived very mild. We also ordered chai, hoping it would complement the meal, but it didn’t meet the mark either—weak in flavor and not well-balanced.
For our main course, we chose the goat biryani, expecting it to be the highlight of the evening. Instead, it left us more disappointed than the starters. The dish resembled a basic vegetable pulao with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes mixed in, rather than an authentic biryani. The goat itself was tender and well-cooked, but the overall preparation and flavor profile felt far from traditional. The seasoning was extremely mild—something that may appeal to diners unfamiliar with Indian cuisine but not to those looking for genuine, rich biryani flavors.
After such an enjoyable day at the beach, we were hoping for a satisfying meal to close the night, but this visit didn’t deliver. Based on our experience, I’m not sure I would recommend this restaurant, especially to anyone seeking authentic Indian taste. It ended up being a very underwhelming dinner after an otherwise lovely day.
… moreThe entry experience was pleasant, with a warm welcome and a comfortable, nicely maintained ambiance. Parking is plentiful, which is always a relief on a busy weekend night. Once seated, we started with the Kerala Shrimp and Chicken 65. Both appetizers were cooked properly, but the Kerala Shrimp dish came with only four small pieces overshadowed by a large amount of onions and green peppers. The flavors of both starters were average and lacked any standout spice or depth. We specifically requested a spicy level, but everything arrived very mild. We also ordered chai, hoping it would complement the meal, but it didn’t meet the mark either—weak in flavor and not well-balanced.
For our main course, we chose the goat biryani, expecting it to be the highlight of the evening. Instead, it left us more disappointed than the starters. The dish resembled a basic vegetable pulao with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes mixed in, rather than an authentic biryani. The goat itself was tender and well-cooked, but the overall preparation and flavor profile felt far from traditional. The seasoning was extremely mild—something that may appeal to diners unfamiliar with Indian cuisine but not to those looking for genuine, rich biryani flavors.
After such an enjoyable day at the beach, we were hoping for a satisfying meal to close the night, but this visit didn’t deliver. Based on our experience, I’m not sure I would recommend this restaurant, especially to anyone seeking authentic Indian taste. It ended up being a very underwhelming dinner after an otherwise lovely day.
Samir Regragui
This place is superb. Kumar, Trevor and Honey provided great service.
We had the chilli paneer, popadoms and chutney to start. Lamb Madras and butter chicken curry with a peshwari naan.
Would definitely recommend visiting if you like the indian cuisine or looking to try for the first time!
… moreWe had the chilli paneer, popadoms and chutney to start. Lamb Madras and butter chicken curry with a peshwari naan.
Would definitely recommend visiting if you like the indian cuisine or looking to try for the first time!
M L
The establishment exudes beauty, cleanliness, and calmness, creating a perfect ambiance for a relaxing multi-course meal. Although the Kerala Shrimp appetizer, consisting of six pieces, was merely satisfactory due to being slightly overcooked. On the other hand, the Chicken Tikka main course was plentiful, flavorful, and moist. The Lamb Madras was cooked to perfection, served with an abundance of sauce to complement the rice, and had a delightfully creamy and sweet flavor profile. The naan bread was ideal for sopping up the lamb sauce.
… moreNoah
Just can’t get around how mediocre the food was. Ordered 8 things, 6 of them overpriced, 5 were mediocre, and 2 were beer.
Service was fantastic, my waiter was kind, welcoming, and all of that. Great pace and attention while not being hovering.
However just about every dish I had lacked flavor. Butter chicken with barely any meat, chili paneer cubes dry and sad. Only good dish was Onion bhaaji.
… moreService was fantastic, my waiter was kind, welcoming, and all of that. Great pace and attention while not being hovering.
However just about every dish I had lacked flavor. Butter chicken with barely any meat, chili paneer cubes dry and sad. Only good dish was Onion bhaaji.
Chris Philipsen
Out-of-towner and looking for tasty food. Ordered butter chicken and a butter naan and was very happy with the chicken, sauce, and huge portion of rice. I asked for a delayed pickup, and they waited to make the naan fresh for me. So good, highly recommend!
… moreEmpress J
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Amazing Food & Service!
Yesterday my daughter and I ordered the Chicken Masala and Lamb Madras with Garlic Naan from Gateway to India, and wow — everything was incredible. The flavors were rich, perfectly spiced, and the coconut milk made every bite of lamb and chicken melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I wanted to upload a photo, but honestly, the food was so good we couldn’t wait to dive in!
Kumar prepared our dishes, and the seasoning and balance of flavors were spot on. We enjoyed every single bite. The leftovers were so good that I went back tonight to get more paratha, roti, and chicken kebab. When I returned with my husband, Kumar even made him a mango drink that was absolutely delicious.
We are definitely coming back for more. Highly recommend!
… moreYesterday my daughter and I ordered the Chicken Masala and Lamb Madras with Garlic Naan from Gateway to India, and wow — everything was incredible. The flavors were rich, perfectly spiced, and the coconut milk made every bite of lamb and chicken melt-in-your-mouth delicious. I wanted to upload a photo, but honestly, the food was so good we couldn’t wait to dive in!
Kumar prepared our dishes, and the seasoning and balance of flavors were spot on. We enjoyed every single bite. The leftovers were so good that I went back tonight to get more paratha, roti, and chicken kebab. When I returned with my husband, Kumar even made him a mango drink that was absolutely delicious.
We are definitely coming back for more. Highly recommend!
L M
It was surprisingly amazing. I have had indian food in other places, nothing compares to this place. I felt welcome and food was delicious. Our waitress Kuma was very friendly and suggested the best meals in the menu. It honestly felt like if I was invited to eat in someone else’s house, a real indian homemade food, where mom or grandma was preparing the most comforting meal. I will def be back to try some more. Delicious!
… moreHazel Gil
I had one of the most frustrating experiences here. I was given the completely wrong order, and instead of simply owning the mistake and fixing it, the staff insisted that what they gave me was exactly what I had ordered. Being told I was wrong about my own meal was honestly more insulting than the mistake itself.
No apology, no accountability — just attitude and denial. It’s not the end of the world to mess up an order, it happens. But refusing to admit it and making the customer feel like they’re lying is unacceptable.
Customer service here is clearly not a priority. Save yourself the time, money, and headache and go somewhere that at least respects you enough to admit when they’ve made an error.
… moreNo apology, no accountability — just attitude and denial. It’s not the end of the world to mess up an order, it happens. But refusing to admit it and making the customer feel like they’re lying is unacceptable.
Customer service here is clearly not a priority. Save yourself the time, money, and headache and go somewhere that at least respects you enough to admit when they’ve made an error.
Sarah Brock
My partner and I have been here multiple times and enjoy it thoroughly! We’re both vegetarian and love the options available. The service has always been great. Definitely recommend checking this place out!
… morethat70sgeek
Ample parking, nice Indian ambience inside. There were 5 of us and we were all happy with our meals. We had different naan breads, palak paneer, butter chicken, and chicken korma. They provided more than ample rice. I had the chai and it was very good ( no refills however )
Prices were about right – not a deal but not excessive.
The service was vary good and never had to wait long for anything.
This is my local go-to now for Indian cuisine.
… morePrices were about right – not a deal but not excessive.
The service was vary good and never had to wait long for anything.
This is my local go-to now for Indian cuisine.