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  • 3/5 Debisree R. 1 year ago on Google • 1334 reviews
    I ordered dinner from this place through Uber eats. It was late in night, before closing, when I placed the order. We started with meat samosa. The samosa was big in size - and was tasty. The biriyani was decent, nothing fancy. The lamb pasanda came with a side of rice. It was decent too. Overall, it was pretty decent, nothing extra ordinary.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 niranjan r. 1 year ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Just spent $75.00. Food is absolutely disappointing. I eat at morethan 100 indians restaurants in the US but this is the first restaurant to screwup CTM. It had very over powering garlic, very bland and wasn't creamy at all as it should be. Mutton Fry is another diaster. Fry should be almost non saucy and should be kinda dry dish. Here, you'll be served with mutton curry slapped with a bunch of mint. I dont want mint curry, i wanted mutton FRY. Chicken 65 had so much oil, i might use it to cook another curry the next day. This doesn't define indian food at all. Naan's are another story all together. They were so thick, maybe could use it as a pillow tonight. This is an insult to indian food. No surprise you're offering buy one get one. Better off going to clove or biryani corner or any other restaurant for that matter. Spend your money wisely and not on this garbage.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg Thirtyacre I. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly some of the best Chicken Tika Marsalis I've ever had. The sauce is spot on and the chicken is tender and juicy. Get Naan to soak up the extra sauce!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SUO F. 2 years ago on Google • 233 reviews
    Excellent food. Mutter Tikka is bit sweet, but spicy enough to taste. Mutter is another name for green peas. It’s vegetarian, I like it very much. Lamb Dansak is great!! My wife made a Good choice this time !!! My daughter ordered Paneer tikka masala with roti. It is made with a nice mixer of some kind of cheese, very delicious!!! Overall we all liked it!! Great place!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominique Gedanke F. 1 year ago on Google
    I just moved to Columbus and was looking for a good North Indian restaurant. After a few unsuccessful tries at other places, I ordered from Cinnamon Grill. It is now my go to restaurant!!! They balance out flavor and spice perfectly, which is hard to find in the U.S. (especially after going to India and trying food there). I am beyond excited to have this spot locally and know you will NOT regret ordering from it. Also, the spicy option is SPICY so make sure you order medium if you are looking for the average American "spicy" most Indian restaurants have. They don't allow you to tip through Doordash, and don't have a tip jar at the store, so make sure you bring cash in and tip them for their amazing food :). - Also, the portions are perfectly sized, especially compared to other Indian restaurants on the same street.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Liz S. 1 year ago on Google
    Don't be put off by the old decor, this place was a gem! My husband owned his own Indian restaurant for decades before he retired, so we are picky. My husband wasn't with me, it was just me and a colleague for a quick lunch while out of town. She had never had curry or Indian food of any kind before, so I ordered a mild Chicken Korma for her, while I ordered a Medium Chicken Tikka Masala so she could taste that as well. Also ordered the butter naan. The food did take a little longer than we expected, but we arrived just at lunch time and they had A LOT of takeaway orders coming and going during that time. After waiting about 25 minutes our food was brought out piping hot on polished plates, the silverware was also gleaming. We each took a fair share of one another's curries to give them a taste. My colleague just widened her eyes and took another bigger bite. She loved it! So after seeing her initial reaction, I finally took a taste. I must say that the food was as close to the wonderful curries my husband makes as I've ever had in over 20 years. Very clean spices, extremely tender and flavorful chicken, and lots of it. In fact, there was so much left over that we took the rest home and had it for lunch at work the next day. Even better the second day! I'd eat there again, though maybe with a takeout instead. It isn't dirty, but it is dark and too quiet. No music and the ambience was awkward. But I would definitely recommend anyone get a takeout from here, especially for someone who already loves curry!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lexi J. 7 months ago on Google
    I love the food here, although I know during Covid their prices shot up about $3-$6 per item. I think their food is delicious but most definitely overpriced for what you’re getting and defying the 30% food cost standard most restaurants use. However every once in a while I love to treat myself with the chicken tikka masala and chicken samosa. Both of which are delicious!! However I noticed they have started watering down the masala sauce into more of a soup than a sauce like it should be. Other than that it’s a must try! Tonight when I went to pick up my order that I had placed on their website, the guy insisted that I tip him, several times while he hesitated handing me the bag of food that I had paid for. Why on earth is it mandatory to tip for an order I already overpaid for and picked up myself? It’s not like I sat down to eat. Do the Uber eats and door dashers tip you? As he insists I add a tip I said I would go “look in my car” and then left. I usually do tip for my carry out orders but this time I didn’t because my last order not being the best. I’m confused if he’s unsure of how tipping works or if the 10 years tax free for his business has now finally ended, but the only tip I have for you is this… When you’re charging $24 for one chopped up chicken breast with a cup of watered down masala soup and 1/2 a cup of rice with two deep fried pieces of pastry dough…. Don’t ask for a tip, instead be grateful you’re still in business. As much as I enjoy this place I will have to haunt for another Indian food restaurant, because if you’re petty enough to demand a tip on a carry out order, you’re petty enough to mess with my food if I order again. Update first bite I took of samosa had a hair in it, which I can only hope came from someone’s beard by the texture of it. Buyer beware: I wouldn’t order without a tip if I were you, just to be safe.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lane T. 2 years ago on Google
    Got the butter curry, garlic naan and the tandoori bundle. Everything was really tasty, wish butter curry was bigger portion and the tandoori was way more than expected. Medium level heat was perfect for me. Top 3 Indian I've have in columbus easy. Uber eats.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trevor F. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered the lamb rogan josh and chicken tikka masala, the food was served hot and fresh and had a great flavor. The naan was perfectly cooked and was seasoned well and the mango lassi was refreshing. The server was very polite and made sure we had everything we needed. I only wish I had known that tips are preferred to be cash only since I only had a small amount on me and wanted to tip more for the great quality and service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent selection! Our food came out quickly and was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moth 1 year ago on Google
    This is the BEST Indian restaurant in Columbus because it’s very authentic. All of the bad reviews are either from picky eaters or people who only eat Americanized Indian food. They have such large portions for the price, always offer good deals, the spice levels are amazing because they’re true to real Indian food (only get mild or medium if you don’t like it too spicy.) they also have a large selection of different naan, and the best mango lassi I’ve had so far. Even two portions of food can usually feed me and one other person for two days bc you get so much and it’s not even that expensive. This place deserves way more recognition, the more popular Indian places are not as good as cinnamon Indian. They deserve 5 stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SincerelyNique N. 1 year ago on Google
    LISTEN!!! As a Black Woman, growing up eating well seasoned food….this place is TOP TIER!!! Everything fresh, so flavorful, and no matter what food mixes/touches each other, it all pairs so well together. I love the spice, great portion sizes….definitely enough to enjoy with a friend. I’ll definitely be returning here! American food is the same old thing…if you’re looking to try something new, and you enjoy flavor…This place is for you!!! 10/10 would definitely recommend 😋😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric L. 1 year ago on Google
    Cinnamon Indian Grill is the best Indian food in Columbus! Their dishes are delicious, fresh, and authentic. Their spice levels are also amazing (don't go higher than Hot unless you can really handle the heat) and they offer great value for your money, especially with their lunch and dinner specials/combos. I've been here dozens of times over the last few years and have ordered most of their menu items at least once, and have never had a bad experience. Truly a hidden gem. Eat here. You absolutely won't regret it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tamanna R. 1 year ago on Google
    I have ordered from this restaurant in few occasions as I like the authentic fish curry that they make. However, their fish peices are inconsistant and in one occasion the bigger half of one of the pieces was missing, making me feel uncomfortable when I served to my guest. My fault is that I didnt open and check and trusted them to do their job. When I mentioned that after ordering again today to make sure it doesnt happen again, the person who picked up the phone yelled at me saying i should not teach him what to do and he knows his busines and i shouldnt order from him any more. This tells me that he will treat his customers however he likes and he doesnt care about serving his cutomers the right way. I will not visit this restaurant any more and I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sail 5 months ago on Google • 123 reviews
    Went to pick up a to go order... It was at least 15 minutes late, the owner yelled at customers, insisted on an additional cash tip for a to go order. Btw... The food was mediocre and in small portions. Used to go here regularly and the food WAS great and a good value but now very over priced with a terrible experience. never going back.

  • 5/5 Sarah Snyder (. 3 months ago on Google • 85 reviews New
    We've ordered from here main times. The food is amazing! Have ordered many different dishes. All excellent. The service can be slower than estimated when ordering online, but the food is worth it

  • 5/5 Brent R. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    This is my favorite Indian food in town. I haven’t tried anything I didn’t like from here. I love their green chutney. If you order the Butter chicken spicy, it will hit you! Love this place.

  • 5/5 Joseline C. 1 month ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Love this place! Their food is always up to par. Great flavor. Great portions. Quick service. I have ordered 4-5 times and my order is always consistent. Very pleased and my belly is happy and full.

  • 5/5 Sipra P. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Excellent food, freshly prepared with obvious care, one plate at a time. Deserves to be better known for its excellent Bengali Indian, East Pakistani cuisine.

  • 5/5 Barbara D. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Definitely great Indian Authentic food. Best in town. Must try and I would say top

  • 1/5 Becky D. 1 year ago on Google
    So very disappointing. Use to be pretty good. It has become awful. None of the ingredients were fresh and it was so salty that after one spoonful I can not eat any more. It will make you sick. How unfortunate. Find another place to spend over 20$ for one meal! This just sucks. Disgusting! Cinnamon Grill is absolutely awful! Extremely salty. No other flavor, only salt. Nothing was fresh- even though I asked! The mushrooms were out of a can as was the spinach. Over $20 for one meal. Never again! Go to another Indian place.

  • 2/5 Rajee R. 9 months ago on Google
    Worst food. Bought chicken corn soup and got a Sambhar and chicken corn mix. Chicken 65 was tooooooo salty and sour and Biriyani was just average. Price just not justify the taste at all. Don't buy

  • 5/5 Jesse B. 1 year ago on Google
    The "Cinnamon Bread Basket" is gigantic for the price (four whole naan in four different flavors) and all the breads are really good. The veg samosa is excellent as is the rice they serve with most main dishes. There are two interesting fish dishes under the Chef's Specialties: rohu (Buffalo Carp) and Hilsha (a type of freshwater herring). The Hilsha is apparently the national fish of Bangladesh and our server was so enthusiastic when we asked about it that we had to try it. It was really good, prepared as a whole fish (including bones and some organs) cross-cut the way you sometimes see salmon "steaks" where it is about an inch thick horseshoe shape with the spine in the middle and a slice of each filet on either side. Three good size slices of this are prepared in a tomato and onion sauce that is mildly spicy. The veg Manchurian was also really good. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

  • 2/5 Shel C. 1 year ago on Google
    I usually go to Khaab, however I decided to try somewhere new. I’ve eaten at many different Indian restaurants over the years, and of course, every place is different and uses their own recipes - so, take my opinions with a grain of salt. I can guarantee you the staff & management are happy with their recipes, and there are plenty of good reviews, so that’s what matters. The portion sizes were not typical of most Indian places. I typically pay $15 for an entree and get three meals out of it. The box of rice was only half full, and the pint size contianer of curry was about 3/4 of the way full. Cinnamon cost me about $20 for less than I would typically receive at Indian restaurants. I got the paneer tikka masala. The rice, aside from being half full, was not at all aromatic as I would expect. It wasn’t bad - it was cooked perfectly well - it just didn’t seem to have any of the added ingredients I typically see from other restaurants. The tikka masala was weirdly sweet? Maybe this is a family recipe; I just typically expect a masala to be savory. I ordered it as “hot” from their scale, and I should have went with extra hot. I would compare it to a 2-3 level heat at competing restaurants. The texture was also somewhat reminiscent of a jarred sauce, not completely smooth - think marinara. The naan was very pancake-like in texture, and on the thicker side. It was good, though! I ordered the garlic naan and it had a lot more garlic flavor than other places, so that one was a win in my book. Overall, I don’t think I’ll be coming back to Cinnamon in the future, but I encourage others to give it a try! Just because it’s not to my taste doesn’t mean it won’t be to yours. :)

  • 1/5 Lazaro R. 6 months ago on Google
    The health department should come out here and doing inspection. This place is disgusting. Please don't eat here! I ordered food for pick up and when I went to pick up my food I canceled the order.

  • 1/5 Tamara M. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    From out of town & first night in Columbus. Wanted to try Indian food for the first time. The Cinnamon Special online looked interesting and but I wasn’t sure if rice and naan came on the side or needed to be added separately. So I called to verify and the guy on the phone was rude, cut me off while I was speaking & asked me what my problem was….definitely will NOT be ordering from this place. Especially when they have a problem with potential customers calling for clarification before ordering online!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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