Raj Darbar
2.8
from - Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul
- 2660 N. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-348-1010
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Although Raj Darbar has only been at this location since February of 1997, this polished Indian restaurant has served the Lincoln Park area for over five years. Their large menu features nearly 40 entrees--including many typical curry and rice dishes as well as traditional favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala and Tandoori Chicken. The kitchen ventures into some unique territory however, preparing rack of lamb, quail, and stuffed bell peppers in their clay ovens. "We have some dishes that you'd never find in other Indian restaurants," says manager Venkata Razella. The mostly white dining room is smartly accented with numerous wooden screens, Indian paintings and lovely silk flowers. Waiters dressed in traditional garb serve the clientele. The added ambience will cost you--the food is a bit pricier than other Indian restaurants in the area (meat entrees start at $10.95). For a bargain, stop by on Saturday or Sunday afternoon when there's an all you can eat brunch ($6.95) that features 20 different entrees, appetizers, salads, and desserts.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted and Diversey.
- Parking:
- Street and Valet. Valet parking available Friday through Sunday.
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by Chicago Transit Authority city buses (routes 8 Halsted, 76 Diversey); taxicabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Indian
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full bar.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Tandoori Chicken, Palak Paneer (cheese cubes cooked with spinach, tomatoes, onions and green chili), Sikandari Champa (rack of lamb)
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes. For a $2.50 charge.
- Seating :
- Approximately 70 at tables; 12 at bar and cocktail tables.
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"skip it"
By lizbeth from good, October 13, 2009
if you can believe it, the basmati rice was grey and clumpy. The lamb was a bit dry and the spinich looked like it was sitting out, and that dish ...
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"Very, very poor customer service"
By jenfong5 from bucktown, April 11, 2009
I ordered delivery from here. I ordered 1 entree and 1 soup and it cost me $30. In addition, I ordered the Chicken Biryani (which includes peas, ...
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"Our all-time favorite Indian restaurant in Chicago"
By reznicek111 from Edgewater, March 14, 2008
We've been coming to Raj Darbar regularly for over 8 years, and we've never been disappointed with our meals. We love the chicken tikka masala, bha...
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