Cafe Spice Restaurant
(215) 627-6273
35 S 2nd St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
39.9487
-75.1438
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
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In Short
From its open windows on Second Street, this extension of a small New York chain of swanky Indian bistros is sleek and modern, with earthy reds, greens and golds reflecting the menu's flavors. The menu offers an assortment of favorites, like samosas, kabobs and tandoori meats, but contradictory to the name, most are toned down for Western palates. Lamb vindaloo, however, packs a kick, as do lentils served with every entree.
User Reviews
CSMobileUser2
March 09, 2009
I didn't see one indian eating there. The food was expensive and there was loud nyc techno/house music playing all night. The place is trying to be a posh old city place. My dish the lamb for 18 bucks was worse then eating at 5 dollar buffet. For a place named spice , it lacked the flavor of normal spices from india. Only noobs wouldn't be able to tell the difference,
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Anonymous
November 19, 2008
Good Indian restaurant conveniently located in the heart of Olde City. Reasonably priced menu. Friendly staff. Yummy garlic naans. I want to eat here very, very soon!
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ahw2429
September 20, 2008
A group of friends (8 people total) and I were anxious to try Cafe Spice for restaurant week 9/19/08. We were more than disappointed with our experience. First, when we got there, they had lost our reservation (which had been confirmed via email) and we had to wait for at least 30 minutes for a table. From there, it just went downhill. We waited endlessly for a waiter, and when we finally did place our order, half of the group would get a course, and it would be at least 15 minutes before the rest of the group got theirs. We asked for some baskets of Naan at least 8 times before we finally got them (after our appetizers). The food itself was not bad, but it was not enjoyable to watch half the group eat their entrees, while some of us waited for ours. Our waiter never apologized, nor did the manager. The best service of the night came from the man who refilled our water glasses, which was all we had on the table for a good bit. At the end of the meal, we complained to the manager, who ended up taking 50% off the bill, though had he or the waiter apologized earlier, we may not have demanded compensation. Multiple other people in the restaurant were experiencing the same frustrations. Had I not been with a group, I certainly would have walked out. There was no reason our meal should have taken 3.5 hours and while they did compensate us, it won't be enough for me to come back, or to recommend Cafe Spice to anyone.
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What To Drink:
Beer is best for washing down hot chilies and spicy curries. Try the Kingfisher or the Taj Mahal, both imported from India.
When To Go:
For your dining comfort, come on weeknights. On Friday and Saturday nights, Cafe Spice--like many in the neighborhood--turns into a haven for 20-somethings.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Group Dining, Food Delivery, Brunch, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
