Rani Mahal

Peter G. • 6 reviews

March 27, 2024

2/10

I came to this restaurant alone with a Fork reservation, intending to sample the menu in advance of possibly inviting a large group of people for a dinner here in the near future. I arrived exactly on the time for my reservation (9p). The restaurant was fairly empty, maybe 6 or 8 other people at scattered tables. The maitre d’ greeted me without any warmth or courtesy, and I was shown to a table by the sole waiter, who handed me a menu. I read the menu quickly and was ready to order in about 2 minutes. The waiter, however, stood at the bar with the maitre d’ and talked. Every few minutes the waiter took a few steps away from the bar and glanced around the room at the tables where people were finishing their dinners. At no time did he try to make eye contact with me or approach my table to take my order. He walked into the kitchen once and came out empty-handed. This went on for 10 minutes. If I had been starving, I would have done something more aggressive, like waving my arms or even shouting for some service, but as this was an exploratory dinner to get a feel for the restaurant and the food, the negligent service counted as data, unwelcome as it was. After another 2 minutes of being ignored—no water, no offer of something from the bar—I stood up and walked out. I’ve been treated badly in better places than this. I had a confirmed reservation and I arrived on time, but after seating me the service completely disappeared. As for bringing a large group here, I was able to answer that question conclusively in the negative. I wouldn’t go back myself on a bet. This was really off the charts rudeness.

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mary v. • 4 reviews

March 2, 2024

9/10

We really enjoyed this Northern Indian food with standard northern Indian dishes. All the dishes were mildly hot but fully spiced. We used the complimentary pickle to jazz up the dishes a bit. The onion pakoras were an excellent beginning and they had a very good Pouilly Fume that went well with the food. The decor is a bit spartan and not very interesting and the waitstaff is friendly and good intentioned but not as professional as we've grown to expect in Paris. Overall, we would return.

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farooqahmed t. • 1 review

September 13, 2023

10/10

The owner was welcoming and very respectful to my parents and the person who took order was very nice and was gentleman . i would recommend people who close to centre to visit this resturant if they are looking for place to eat. The food was also upto espectations

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Mandy K. • 4 reviews

June 21, 2023

10/10

This is my favorite Indian restaurant. I've tried several and have been terribly disappointed so much so that I refused to try any more. I am now a regular client here ...coming at least 2 times a month ! Go with your eyes closed ! The food is outstanding ! The chef and owner is the sweetest man ever !!

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Katrin J. • 2 reviews

May 9, 2023

9.5/10

Very good Indian food and pleasant ambience, was my third time.

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Elliot S. • 1 review

January 20, 2023

2/10

I’ve never left a review in my life but the service and atmosphere at this place was far and away the worst I’ve ever had at a restaurant. From not acknowledging a reservation we definitely made, to not taking drink orders for 20 minutes, to forgetting those drink orders, to making rude and inappropriate comments and extremely poor attempts at humor, it was an uncomfortable disaster from start to finish. Don’t come here.

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Conchita O. • 15 reviews

January 16, 2023

10/10

Very nice service and tasty food. We will come back for sure!

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Mark K. • 3 reviews

December 30, 2022

9.5/10

It has been hard to find good Indian food in Paris but more. Rani delivers nice ambiance with wonderfully prepared food and probably the best service provider/waiter in all of Paris!

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Rohit R. • 2 reviews

December 29, 2022

10/10

Delicious food and friendly staff highly recommended.

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Ory M. • 1 review

September 16, 2022

10/10

Very good traditional home made indian food. Interesting spicy flavors. Warm hospitality. Vegan friendly. . The portions are satisfying but not too heavy. Recommended

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Austin M. • 1 review

August 15, 2022

9.5/10

Amazing food, incredible service. Daaaamn good!

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Larissa T. • 3 reviews

July 22, 2022

10/10

The entire experience was excellent. The food was delicious and made to our taste (we requested slightly spicier food). We came away with a bellies and hearts full.

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Sujal D. • 1 review

July 6, 2022

10/10

Had a great experience at this restaurant. Sahil was our server. He was very friendly, outgoing, and energetic! He made the experience great!

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Tracy P. • 1 review

April 22, 2022

10/10

The food was amazing and the service excellent. We found this restaurant by accident and have now been there twice in our short stay in Paris. I highly recommend it!

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Marie C. • 1 review

October 30, 2021

10/10

Food was excellent as well as the services. Very warmhearted. Thanks again for this great evening!

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Martin h. • 6 reviews

November 27, 2019

8.5/10

The food was amazing! The service was good and we didn’t wait too long for the food, however the restaurant was very quiet and lacked a bit of atmosphere. We had Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala with cheese and garlic naan breads. The dishes had this beautiful kind of woody, smoked flavour and the naan breads were probably some of the best i’ve tasted!!

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Weronika S. • 2 reviews

February 16, 2019

7.5/10

Good food, staff was friendly.

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Virginie K. • 61 reviews

October 22, 2018

10/10

Perfect. Very calm that night.

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Ricardo H. • 34 reviews

August 1, 2018

9.5/10

Great service and great food. The madras shrimp wast fantastic. Great basmati rice and nan. Pistachio kulfi was amazing

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- - • 2 reviews

March 17, 2018

10/10

Eccellent food and service! They were very welcoming and it was a very nice evening.

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