Godavari Princeton Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was awesome with great taste particularly the vegetarian dishes."
• "The food is delicious and fresh- the Chicken 65 was a highlight."
• "Everything we ordered was freshly made and had great taste."
• "All dishes were very flavorful and overall delicious."
• "The Hyderabadi 'Tawa' Machli appetizer was a true delight, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked."
• "Food was very well prepared, as well as authentic to the tastes of food back home."
• "Food def taste good and we loved it."

Cons:

• "Some of the chicken in the starters was undercooked and hard to chew."
• "None of the dishes had enough salt."
• "It was one of the worst biryani I ate in recent times!"
• "Take out- quality of the food is bland, appetizers are very less in quantity not justified by price, biriyani no aroma No taste."
• "Food is smelling bad and it is not fresh."
• "Dishes look good but taste very mediocre."
• "The curry itself had no flavor."

Service

Pros:

• "Staff is welcoming and attentive."
• "Our server was very nice and attentive."
• "The service was great, with attentive and friendly staff who were knowledgeable about the menu."
• "The service provided by Chandana and Bhavna was outstanding."
• "The restaurant staff was very friendly, and would always be willing to help out."
• "Service was very fast, staffs are attentive, friendly."
• "The staff was tremendously helpful and courteous."

Cons:

• "Looks like the staff was annoyed as we returned idli so all of our next dishes were served extremely hot."
• "Staff were cold and unresponsive."
• "We still need to wait to get someone's attention for the next order or bills."
• "Very poor service. Didn't even provide plates or utensils until asked for after the food arrived."
• "We had to literally stand in front of the waiters to stop them and make them listen otherwise they would look at you and just ignore that you are calling them."
• "Forgot half of the order tried to pass of Malabar lacha paratha as roomali roti just to cover their mistake of forgetting the order."
• "When we raised our concerns with the server, it turned into an argument."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The decor is perfectly arranged with very graceful touches of gold throughout."
• "The contemporary decor of this restaurant truly impressed me, creating a delightful ambiance."
• "The ambiance was inviting and set the stage for a memorable dining experience."
• "The ambience is very upmarket and they have even matched the crockery with the ambience."
• "The atmosphere was inviting, with a cozy feel and authentic Indian decor that gave the restaurant a nice vibe."
• "Ambience was very nice, we stopped here on rainy day, so sitting along the glass wall and looking out was nice experience."
• "The restaurant decor is top notch. Liked the black and golden accents."

Cons:

• "Space was a little bare and cold."
• "Music- too loud and it’s irritating I never heard this loud at any restaurant, just one big speaker."
• "Additionally, the presence of flies was a nuisance, affecting the overall dining experience."
• "We were welcomed by HOUSE FLIES inside."
• "Also, the music was loud and the people were louder!"
• "Ambiance is too good. But coming to taste it is too bad, no taste at all."
• "The lack of any uniform for the staff was surprising too."

Value

Pros:

• "The portion sizes here will keep you FILLED and the food was served on some beautiful platters."
• "A top-notch Indian restaurant offering delicious and wholesome food at an affordable price."
• "The portion sizes were impressive and the flavors were authentic and delicious!"
• "Great selection of unique food items."
• "The very authentic Andhra food came in large quantities allowing for my whole family to be able to share."
• "The menu boasts a wide array of authentic South Indian dishes, each bursting with flavor and expertly prepared using fresh, high-quality ingredients."
• "The food was spectacular and if you are like me, you hating leaving a restaurant and still being hungry."

Cons:

• "Food is pricey."
• "Prices are very high for the food."
• "The restaurant is expensive."
• "We felt bit expensive."
• "Charge additional service charge 18%."
• "Unfortunately, items are over priced."
• "Average food taste, very small serving size, too expensive and average service quality."