21 Spices by Chef Asif

We booked the reservation over a month ago. When we arrived on Christmas Eve we were shown a seat in the corner of the bar, while the main dining room had live music and the crowd enjoying Christmas Eve. We asked the hostess if we could wait for a table and we were told there would not be a table available in not a nice tone. Food was good, servers were good, just disappointed in the attitude of the hostess and our seating. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

I must say that I was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere, the service, and the food were outstanding. I enjoyed the multiple types of naan bread that were offered. The chicken tiki masala was to die for. They offer various levels of spice and I chose the second hottest. Amazing! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

As an Indian myself, Desi restaurants are not my favorite to eat at while traveling, as I'm usualy disappointed by a lack of authenticity and flavor. However, 21 spices gave me and my family an aromatic and flavorful experience that we enjoyed.First the restaurant looks very vibrant and colorful, with modern and welcoming decor, reminiscent of something out of Aladdin. The Bollywood music in the background and the wall of Indian spices is super thoughtful.On the food side, we had some chaat and the tomato dhania bisque. Both were very tasty especially the bisque tasted like South Indian rasam. The entrees were good but not the best I have had. The paneer dish was very clovey. The kofta was a bit dry and a touch too sweet. They were tasting very good but my palette and expectations are bit different.The gulab jamun came on a bed of custard, instead of in the syrup like it's traditionally served and we were not sure the combo works. I could not taste neither as both were over powering.The service is very attentive and good. The staff continuously stop by table and check on you and keep filling water. They were super friendly and helped us with our requests for additional chutneys and such. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Enjoyed a great meal with friends to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Service good and food delicious. A varied menu and every choice great. A beautiful location. Saw the manager visit several tables, some more than once but although he went past our table he never stopped to welcome us or to check if all was well.Disappointing he didn’t stop to see how a new client was enjoying everything. We will return. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Delicious food, beautiful decor, good service. Best food outside of India. Would returnOnly disappointing thing was the manager going past our table several times, not stopping or even making eye contact. He went to other tables, some more than once. Assume they were regulars. As first time clients, which he should have known if he’d looked at the reservations, you’d think he’d be interested in cultivating a relationship. My husband is a ‘foodie’ and would have enjoyed speaking with him. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Not being a spicy eater was worried the food would be too spicy based on the name. Wrong! Good flavors and you could order to you spicy degree. Tried two main courses, saag lamb and butter chicken both were amazing. Nan is delicious also. Good staff and the music was very good. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Waitress made us order the best food. Adjusted spices etcWill go back regularly

Reviewed on Opentable

Excellent tasting food. Don’t know what we ordered. The waitress was very helpful and suggested several thing. Appetizer we had lamb chops for dinner we had chicken thighs with something. All I can say every thing wasDelicious. We have to move out of our comfort zone and try different foods. Definitely will be back. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Great food and ambiance. Service is attentive without being cloying.

Reviewed on Opentable

The food is SO GOOD! Definitely best Indian food in Naples. Awesome service as well. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Yelp

I came here with my parents for dinner on a Tuesday night while we were in Naples. We'd been wanting to try it after hearing how great the food was and we were definitely not disappointed. The interior and exterior of the restaurant are gorgeous. The lighting and colors are beautiful along with the decor. The happy hour at the bar is also pretty good with $5 wines and cocktails as well as many food plates. We got our drinks and then went to the dining room for dinner.Our waitress was very knowledgeable about all the food and quick to give recommendations to the table. Additionally everyone was quick to refill water and ask how things were.As for the food, it was amazing. I'd highly recommend the tandoor as well as the lamb saag for some highly flavorful dishes. The prices are reasonable too, especially considering the quality of food.Highly recommend. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Absolutely perfect... great variety.. great flavor... great atmosphere... can't wait to come back!!

Reviewed on Facebook

Interesting menu. Fine dining area. Live guitar music. Ambiance very nice. A bit loud from resonating voices of diners. Overall a great experience. I will return.

Reviewed on Opentable

The flavorful smells coming from the kitchen greeted us upon our arrival. The food at 21 Spices was some of the best we’ve had in Naples. Located away from the hustle and bustle of 5th Ave. South. Well worth the drive. We will certainly return!! Thank you, Chef Asif, for such a fabulous meal. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

12/11/2019Been here before and food was great. However, we three ordered he “chefs special” which we weren’t told was $47. 00 each. Plus appetizer and drinks. It was supposed to be a seafood special and included very small lobster, 2 scallops and a piece of fish in very heavy sauce and small bowl of green beans ad small bowl of rice. Very disappointed and bill was over $250.00 incUDING A 20% TIP. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

I came here with my parents for dinner on a Tuesday night while we were in Naples. We'd been wanting to try it after hearing how great the food was and we were definitely not disappointed. The interior and exterior of the restaurant are gorgeous. The lighting and colors are beautiful along with the decor. The happy hour at the bar is also pretty good with $5 wines and cocktails as well as many food plates. We got our drinks and then went to the dining room for dinner.Our waitress was very knowledgeable about all the food and quick to give recommendations to the table. Additionally everyone was quick to refill water and ask how things were.As for the food, it was amazing. I'd highly recommend the tandoor as well as the lamb saag for some highly flavorful dishes. The prices are reasonable too, especially considering the quality of food.Highly recommend. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We love eating at 21 Spices! Great food, service and ambience.

Reviewed on Opentable

We have been many times and enjoy the food. However last night two at our table wanted mild and there meal was as requested but the other two asked for medium and they also got mild. Now, the food was really flavorful but the medium had absolutely no kick to it at all. I hate my food too hot but I definitely need that heat when I’m having Indian food. Our appetizer was great as was the dessert and the service was first class. This will not stop me recommending 21 Spice which has a great feel to it and I will definitely be back. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

It is always a wonderful experience!

Reviewed on Opentable

Our dining experience at 21 Spices was excellent. The food was delicious and was prepared to our spicy preference. We were able to hold a conversation in an elegant atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is interested in Indian food. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

The food was terrific with the exception of the eggplant with peanut butter sauce. It was very bland and one note. The atmosphere was great and enabled conversation. The bathrooms were spotless. Will recommend and return. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Having grown up in London, I am somewhat of an Indian food connoisseur! This is by far the best Indian food I’ve tasted in the 24 yrs that I have lived in the US! Thank you, Chef Asif! I will be back! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

We brought new people. We have been there 4 times and it is always excellent!

Reviewed on Opentable

Our favorite restaurant in Southwest Florida! We are very fortunate to have 21 Spices in Naples. It is by far the best Indian food we have ever had.

Reviewed on Opentable

This is perhaps the best Indian food I've ever had with impeccable service. It's worth the drive even if you're not partial to Indian food.  Praise try it

Reviewed on Yelp

Easy to see why this is an award winning restaurant. Great atmosphere. Great service. Great food. It rivals some of the excellent Indian cuisine we had on a trip to London. Very high quality.

Reviewed on Yelp

We and another couple have visited the restaurant twice in one year. We loved the ambiance, service and attention. We each had separate dishes. Every one liked their selection except I. Last year I had sheesh kebab and this time saag gosht. The kebabs were salty and chilly spicy and saag gosht was salty! Both could have been less salty and would have brought real flavor of the mix of individual spices. Apart from health issues, such dishes require a marriage of just right proportions. If one is out of balance , the taste gets out of balance. In my case, the chilly hot and salty salt got in my way, both can also pose health issues in a man in his eighties! Overall we were very pleased and I would recommend the place to my friends. One should take my comments in a positive manner. Next time I will ask for milder dish with less salt. We will return as you should too. It’s a great place to come and dine. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Food was delicious as usual.

Reviewed on Opentable

Amazing restaurant all around. Will be back again many times.

Reviewed on Opentable

Excellent service and food,downside is the lighting which is quite dim and makes reading the menu difficult

Reviewed on Opentable

The food was delicious! We loved the trio of sauces that come with the flat bread. Chicken 65 was outstanding and the Lamb Vindaloo was spicy and wonderful. The ambiance is wonderful, a perfect place for a special occasion. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Excellent in every way.

Reviewed on Opentable

We've been wanting to try this restaurant and are very glad we did. Our food was delicious and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back!

Reviewed on Facebook

The restaurant had a beautiful ambiance, impeccably clean bathrooms, and our server was extremely helpful, friendly, and accommodating. Even though the food took a while to get to our table, our server apologized profusely and brought us two dishes of homemade sorbet on the house. I had the Bagare Eggplant from the vegan menu, and it was a 10/10. Garlic naan was incredible too. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Service was exceptional! The food was absolutely outstanding! The lamb was so perfectly cooked that you could cut it with a spoon. We can't wait to dine here again.

Reviewed on Google Maps

I love Indian food. And I can honestly say this is one of my fav Indian restaurant!!! Food soo flavorful and delicious. Great environment.

Reviewed on Google Maps

Here last night with friends, Gloria & Henry who love this food as much as I. The up-lighting outside upon entering and the colorful display of light is just beautiful. Inside the restaurant is equally as nice and attractive with the lighting and comfortable feeling no matter where you sit. From the moment you enter, everyone you encounter will warmly greet you and make you feel very comfortable. We sat in the middle of the restaurant no matter what side of the table you're on, always something attractive to look at, be it the lighting or decoration around you. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all this evening but was packed the night before. It's been like this the past two weeks we were told. Now that "season" will be in full swing, I know this place is going to be packed till May of next year. I'm already looking forward to returning here. Our server was Daniela C. and we mentioned to her from the outset that we all haven't seen each other in months and were in no rush to immediately order. She was always accommodating, very professional, attentive and courteous throughout. Helpful with the menu and it worked out for the 3 hours there. We certainly had enough to eat. Everything we had we enjoyed immensely. My pictures on site will make you hungry. The portions were very generous. A lot of people may complain that the prices are steep, but I didn't see that. But I did notice we may have ordered too much food. Upon my return, will share some dishes as it was more than enough. IMPORTANT: A word about if "too spicy".  Before ordering be clear to the server how spicy you want the food. My friends fave appetizer they found for the first time was spicy. Had always been a non spicy appetizer. In that case we asked for a side of yogurt and that took the sting out of it. We like medium spicy but if you want mild or none, please let the server know. Appetizers: Chicken #65 (spicy)Mazedaar Samosa (mildly spicy)Pear Salad (not pictured)Entrees: Spicy Sikandari Lamb ShankSaffron Chicken Khorma (not pictured) Bagare Eggplant (not pictured)Butter Chicken Sides: Complimentary Pappadam with trio of sauces Pear Salad (not pictured) Mango Lassi (Sweet & Salted mango yogurt drink)Sag Aloo (Spinach, Potatoes, Mustard Seeds(not pictured)Dessert: Trio of SorbetSpecialty Dessert with Pistachio ice creamThe whole staff assisting Daniela the whole evening were great. There was no rush to leave because there was a small amount of diners this particular night. So we entered at 6:30 and left the restaurant at 9:30. We were able to take some of the food home. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Food was amazing and the service was impeccable!

Reviewed on Facebook

The food was excellent. Waiter was quite helpful, especially with advice concerning the degree of heat to order for each dish. (It's great that chef customizes the spice level so precisely.). Cocktails were unique and very tasty. Only negative was the pacing of the meal. First course came within minutes of ordering, and entrees came immediately after app plates were cleared. Given that this place rightfully claims to be a step above your basic Indian restaurant, the pacing should be more like a fine dining establishment. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

We have wanted to go here for sometime and finally made it here last night. Our experience was 5 star, food was delicious, service was first class and the atmosphere was beautiful and inviting. We will be back many more times! Highly recommend! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Wonderful! Food, service, ambiance! I would highly recommend!

Reviewed on Opentable

We had fabulous food!! Delicious!! Our waiter explained the menu and levels of spices which are available. Being novices we had one mild and three medium spice dinners and our food was delicious. The sauces are also excellent as is the naan. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Absolutely love 21 Spices! Chef Asif greets

Reviewed on Opentable

The decor is beautiful and refined, my waiter was impeccable and extremely polite. The food was De.Li.Cious! I ordered the chicken tikka masala and the flavors and spices were out of this world. I ordered medium spiced and it was just that...perfect. The rice was nicely cooked and had a great flavor. The naan was doughy, but not too much.A very refined way of eating Indian. I gave it a 4 star, while it is worth 5 quality and swrvice-wise, because of the price tag on the dishes. Will definitely return when in the area. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Great flavor! We had appetizers, dinner & drinks and it all was amazing!

Reviewed on Opentable