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    Basmati Indian Restaurant

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    975 reviews
    #20 of 2,058 Restaurants in Palma de Mallorca
    ££ - £££, Indian, Bangladeshi, Vegetarian Friendly
    Calle Caro 7, 07013 Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Spain
    +34 971 71 03 87
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    4.5 975 reviews
    #20 of 2,058 Restaurants in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Calle Caro 7, 07013 Palma de Mallorca, Majorca Spain
    0.6 miles from Catedral de Mallorca
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    +34 971 71 03 87
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    Shahin Awal, the owner and chef of Basmati restaurant, is an excellent ambassador for Indian food in Palma de Mallorca. For almost 20 years, diners in Palma de Mallorca, diners have enjoyed the flavours of India through Shahin?s cooking, whose success lies in dishes made from authentic family recipes. One of his specialities is Peshawar Nan, a bread made with dried fruits, honey, coconut and almonds. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, playing music that instantly transports you to India. The menu offers a wide variety of options both at lunchtime and in the evening.
    PRICE RANGE
    US$33 - US$49
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    CUISINES
    Indian, Bangladeshi
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Sublime subtle flavours

    Lovely owner/chief so proud of his food (Bangladeshi Indian fusion) The subtle flavours that are out of this world. #whatafind. Romantic ambiance can’t wait to come back

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank AnnaliseE4
    Reviewed 21 November 2018
    Lovely food

    We visited Basmati Indian restaurant on the recommendation of a friend, and we were not disappointed. Basmati do not offer the traditional menus of other restaurants, but offer a fixed 4 course menu which changes on a regular basis. The food is first class with...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Shuggyboy007
    Reviewed 20 November 2018 via mobile
    Our 3rd time and still simply delicious!

    Thank you Shahin Awal for the very tasty and excellent dinner menu. We introduced some friends to your exceptional and healthy cooking art. They Indian cooking lovers, as we are, they travelled a lot and tried different restaurants and chefs all over the world and...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Claudia73053
    Reviewed 10 November 2018 via mobile
    Just do it

    The Chefs kind soul is reflected in all his staff. So even if they haven’t been trained in the best hotel schools of the world, they are friendly and willing to serve you. No á l carte but a set menu with plenty of -...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank TobiFromSwitzerland
    Reviewed 12 October 2018 via mobile
    Taste journey

    What an amazing place! The chef offers so much passion and live into every dish! Highly recommend and so fairly priced. €32.50 each for a tasting menu including wine. Love the concept, love the family vibe and the food was just delightful!

    Date of visit: October 2018
    1  Thank LizO89
    Reviewed 9 October 2018
    Basmati nice

    We were just relieved to find Indian restaurants in Mallorca, let alone an outstanding one. Basmati has an original concept where you have a choice of 3 set menus, €16,€27.50,€32.50. This price includes a full bottle of very acceptable red wine. For us the outstanding...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    1  Thank Tim W
    Reviewed 23 September 2018 via mobile
    Pretentious and weird

    Pitch black inside. Very mediocre food. Irritating greeting from the dominant fussy male who tells you how amazing the food is. Very pleasant female waiting staff who top up the water frequently. If you like a curry go somewhere else because this place is just...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank yumsville
    Reviewed 16 September 2018 via mobile
    Truly Special - A Rare and Hidden Gem

    Super-welcoming guy from Dhaka, Bangladesh runs a restaurant - in Palma de Mallorca, of all the unlikely places - that has to be one of the most interesting and authentic Indian restaurants I’ve been to since eating in a family’s fort palace in Rajasthan in...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Laura5_sg
    Reviewed 3 September 2018
    Wildly surpasses all expectation. 5 stars fully deserved.

    This is restaurant with a difference. Not just different from every other indian restaurant you've been to, it stands apart from the dull, the everyday, the routine and the formulaic food served pretty well everywhere else. The decor and ambience and the attentive staff match...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Peter B
    Reviewed 27 August 2018 via mobile
    Our top visit in Palma

    We visited Basmati several times and every time we leave this house as kings and queens. Such a warm welcome, attending staff and superb Indian food: this is the top Indian restaurant of Mallorca. The chef serves you his fixed menu - you'll be surprised...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank BertSwings
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    8 November 2018|
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    Response from shahin996 | Property representative |
    Hello, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. we receive customers in restaurant, to know menu or any information call us this number please 971710387,,thank you🙏🏽
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