Azitra – Indian Culinary Nirvana

Our favorite restaurant in Raleigh! Delicious every time, friendly staff, great bar and drink selection, and dog-friendly outdoor patio. Must try if you haven't already! We bring all of our out of town guests to Azitra. Our favorite dish is the Crab Masala - they can make it non-spicy but it really shines when ordered medium or above spice level. Also great are the Ghobi Manchurian, Chicken Hariyali Lazzatdar, Chili Garlic Naan, and Lamb Kozhambu. Their outdoor patio is well shaded for the summer and has tables with built-in fire pits, perfect for when it starts to get cooler. You can also sit at their bar where they have a few TVs. I've read a few 4 star reviews citing the price, but I feel they are on par with similar caliber restaurants in the area.

I ordered a 3 spice level for my vegetable biryani. Instant regret, it was too spicy. Had good service and the food was flavorful, just the wrong spice level. Portion size was smallish for the price. Would come again on a special occasion. The vibes were very upscale!

The food here isn’t good. We ordered tandoori chicken tikka; we were given 4 pieces and they were like eating chicken strips at a fast food place with no spices on it and with small amount of sauce. This is a very westernized, non authentic place that is very overpriced. The chaat they gave us was very unflavorful. The papad was also stale and burnt. Terrible place to eat. Would nnot recommend for someone wanting authentic Indian food in the triangle .

Azitra is my favorite restaurant in the Raleigh/Durham area, and I will never pass up an opportunity to eat here. The range of options is incredible, and they will customize the heat level for you. I also really enjoy the deep wine list. I look forward to the day when I make it big and can try a glass of DRC. The staff are very attentive and handle food allergies very well. I've eaten here many times with coworkers, one of whom has an allium sensitivity. The manager said the kitchen could make some dishes for him special by removing the onions and garlic. Really nice of them.

Our waiter was named Raul and he was so great! He was very helpful with all our questions and kept checking in on us! Service was 10/10 and they even brought over a birthday cake for my dad at the end! What an amazing experience! Would definitely recommend it!