Bombay Olive House - West Hartford

Bombay Olive is a stunning restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere. The staff is extremely friendly and worldly. The food was amazing and we were lucky to discover this hidden gem while visiting for an appointment. We definitely plan to come back! We tried the Samosa Chaat, which was described on the menu as vegetable samosa mixed with yogurt, onions, chickpeas, tamarind sauce, mint sauce, and chaat masala. The Channa Masala was also delicious, made with chickpeas cooked in Indian herbs. The tomato-based sauce with ground onions was a perfect combination, even without the cream. And the basil naan was outstanding - the best naan I have ever had. A big thank you to the chefs and staff at Bombay Olive for a great dining experience.

Let me please introduce myself I 'm a man of wealth and taste And I laid traps for troubadours Who get killed before they reached Bombay (Jagger/Richards) I 've seen this oddly shaped building with an Indian restaurant forever. I finally made my way in for a meal last night. The first thing you see when you walk in is the remnants of their old buffet table. They were known for their lunchtime buffets, but they 're now a thing of the past. The good sized dining room has a tin ceiling, yellow painted walls, and dark brown furniture. As I sat down, a super friendly young guy brought me a complimentary plate of papadum cracker bread with ramekins of onion chutney and tamarind sauce. The tamarind was great, like a thick and sweet Hoisin sauce. Now it was time to check out their daunting five page menu. I wanted to try something different, and the phrase prepared in the Afghan style caught my eye. Since never have I ever tried Afghan food, I went with their $16.95 Chicken Balti. Served with Basmati rice, the menu described it as with peppers, onion and cinnamon . I wasn 't familiar with the word Balti , so I researched it and learned the word means a metal pot from Northern India (near Afghanistan) that cooks the food and is then presented to the table for serving. When I ordered, my young waiter asked if I wanted it spicy, so of course I said yes. In a few minutes out came a bowl of Basmati rice and a Balti pot full of chicken chunks, sliced peppers and onions, in a delicious spicy brown curry. I LOVED my dinner! The curry was delicious, with plenty of the deep flavors I love in Indian food. And yes, it was medium spicy with a nice after-burn. I did think the chicken was a little overcooked, and far from tender. All in all, I loved my dining experience at Bombay. The food and smiling service were excellent.

This restaurant in the Hartford area is definitely underrated. The service was excellent, with a sweet gesture of giving my son a toy to play with and a complimentary cup of mango lassi. The food was outstanding, we tried the momos, vegetable lentil soup, and the non-veg thali for two. It was a great value for the amount of food we received and it was fun to try each dish. If you enjoy a variety of dishes like chicken Tikka, chana, dal, and vegetable soup, this is the place for you. I personally love Nepalese and Indian cuisine, and being Persian, I also appreciate the menu options available. I believe Bombay Olive will become a regular choice for us.

I've been eating from bombay olive for over a year now. Its my go to spot for indian takeout. My go to is butter chicken, chicken tikka masala with a side of rice, garlic naan and poori. It's absolutely delicious. The service is always great!

Delicious! This review is specifically for a delivery order I received over the weekend. My usual restaurant for delivery was closed, so I decided to try Bombay Olive for some chicken tikka masala. I ordered through GrubHub, but the restaurant included a card in the bag saying it's cheaper to order directly from them (note for the future). I got a mild chicken tikka masala and plain naan, which was delicious and filling enough for three meals. The portion of chicken was generous, with two full breasts worth of meaty, tasty chunks. Next time, I'll ask for a spicier option. Overall, great food, reasonable prices, and generous portions.