Aarya

02.11.2018 My friend and i decided to give Aarya a try. It's been open for quite some time but i have always had reservations about this place due to the mixed reviews. I am normally one to try a place regardless of reviews, but it has taken longer than usual to get here. It was a friday night, and it wasn't as busy as expected, yet it is situated at the Hotel by Montecasino. They have a decent variety on their menu, and i didn't see too many Indian options. Our waitress was lovely, but right now her name slips my mind as i should have written this sooner, she was attentive and friendly, service with a smile always goes a long way. For starters i had the Salt and Pepper Calamari, and my friend had the Mussels. My Calamari was good, great portion size yet slightly chewy, and i loved the sauce that came with it. My friends Mussels, were cooked to perfection, but the sauce was a bit of a let down, as the wine taste was a bit harsh and not cooked through. Portion size was also good and the side portion of bread was a great addition. We ordered a drink each, and at least i can say they also passed with my Cosmopolitan. It was good and not badly priced. Mains, i couldn't resist ordering the Butter Chicken Curry, as i have always seen fellow foodie friends rave about this. This was served with a delightfully soft Roti, and some .  Portion size, again was good, the chunks of chicken were a bit big, but the taste was there, and it had a slight kick to it which was nice. My friend ordered the Salmon with fries, and asked that the skin be Crispy it came rather limp, and a decent size piece of fish. We didn't have space for dessert, and i was rather impressed with the food. My only gripe is the limp greenery (Dhanya) used on all the dishes for decor, they can give that a skip. Will definitely consider going back and trying a few more dishes. #TheFoodMusketeer #TheFoodMusketeerEats #TheFoodMusketeerDrinks #TheFoodMusketeerApproved #TFMAarya

Wow wow wow...Mandla gave us a table of 4 adults and 2 kids a service that was world class for sure. The food is amazing and certainly lives up to the masterchef standards. Thank you Mandla for every effort you made to ensure the kids were comfortable when they fell asleep so their parents could enjoy the awesome food...keep it up. I am definitely going to be promoting this restaurant to family and friends.

Dear Arya team and especially Mandla...as parents we kinda accept that cold food and taking turns to eat are part of our daily lives... And normally a trip out to a restaurant is something that I do not look forward to... Tonight you and your team allowed a mum to enjoy her meal and catered to our every needs including making make shift beds for the kids to sleep in while we ate... The food is beyond awesome... The service out of this world. Thank you not just for tonight but for giving a mum a little piece of heaven!

Aarya is a great place to relax and get away from the bustle in Montecasino. It's great for late evening coffee or drinks after a movie, try their lamb pizza - it's fantastic! It opens for breakfast but closes at 1030Hrs so if you're planning on having breakfast coffee there, keep that in mind. It opens again after a short while for lunch and remains open until about 2230Hrs. The bar will remain open after that though.

Week night visit and service started off a bit slow. Food was very tasty and delicious. Had baked black mushrooms with chilly brie cheese. Main meal decided on the prawn curry and it was very delicious and had very nice flavors. Very good menu variety, from various starters, pizzas, seafood, meats, curries, and desserts.