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Oh Calcutta

Restaurant Indian restaurant

Upscale Indian fixture offering a range of traditional dishes in a warm, romantic atmosphere. People often mention Indian, service, staff, restaurant, delicious, chicken, good, curry, amazing, friendly,


Address

151 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand

Website

www.ohcalcutta.co.nz

Contact

+64 9 377 9090

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (921 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: 5 to 10:30 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10:30 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 10:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Indian (32) service (32) staff (18) restaurant (15) delicious (13) chicken (11) good (10) curry (10) amazing (10) friendly (10)
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  • 4/5 Maggie C. 1 year ago on Google • 349 reviews
    One of our favorite Indian restaurants in Auckland. Good food and good service for sure. The theme of the fit out is full of Indian traditional elements yet modern and neat. Parking is relatively easy on the street on a weekday night, free from 7pm.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geonju P. 9 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Good Indian restaurant. Butter chicken curry with a bit spicy was so delicious. Friendly staff and nice food👍
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nazareth l. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food! Definitely in the top 3 spots in auckland to get your fix of Indian food. We tried the sweet chilli prawns and the billy goat curry. The goat curry was outstanding.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 U B. 1 year ago on Google
    Oh-Calcutta when I first heard the name thought of it as some cuisine with Kolkata touch and was inclined to go there. Due to COVID, we were not able to solidify our plans but one fine day family decided and I immediately rang them to book a seat. Generosity – 10/10: We got late by 10 minutes as find a parking on street isn’t easy as it seems to be. One should take 15 minutes in hand arrive early to avoid any delay or disappointment. Finally we ended up after few rounds on the road and got a parking in some lane next to dry-cleaning shop. We walked to Oh-Calcutta in chilly evening and found this place much beyond expectations. Ambience – 10/10: Nice ambience and decor. Service – 10/10: Everyone was generous and available to talk to us during peak hours. Food – 10/10: It was awesome and authentic taste, not seen any authentic taste in Indian cuisine in Auckland CBD area. Quantity – 8/10: We found quantity to be little less for the dishes as it generally offered as we see in any other Indian restaurant but guess that’s okay. Overall – A must visit place for every Indian food lover for authentic taste of cuisine. You hardly fine one these days. It was an amazing experience talking to owners Meena Ji. Good job Oh Calcutta team !!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Malwika S. 1 year ago on Google • 81 reviews
    It’s a decent Indian restaurant with decent aesthetic in Parnell. Value for money, staff is polite & food served is delicious 🙂 I have dined here a few times and will highly recommend. 🙂
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrae G. 9 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Been here several times and the food, service and atmosphere are superb, while still managing to be completely unpretentious - friendly, relaxed and down to earth. My go-to Indian when I’m in the area
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex S. 2 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed a beautiful dinner at Oh Calcutta. The staff were welcoming and very friendly. Atmosphere and ambience was lovely, and the food was amazing. Certainly going to be come back again, a lovely dining experience in Parnell.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DongMing L. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my first time to dinning in this restaurant, and we chose to takeaway due to the Covid. The portion was really big and delicious with well packaged box. This restaurant has become one of my top choice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jashan D. 7 months ago on Google
    First time came to this restaurant and the service was amazing. So delicious food. Definitely coming back to this place again and again. Each curry tasted yummy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen C. 10 months ago on Google
    I don't normally choose Indian as the first option when going for dinner however this place came highly recommended by family. They weren't wrong! This place is fantastic! Some of the best Indian food I have eaten in my life. I will definitely be back when I'm next in Auckland.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Santhosh C. 2 years ago on Google
    The good: Great service, it was like everyone there wants to take care of you and all of them walks around with hand sanitizers. We were also very happy with how tasty the food was. The bad: We ordered the Shanghai chicken dish but when about 1/4th of the dish was left we noticed a shrimp in the dish. Now it is fine with us but could be an issue for someone with a seafood allergy and it was definitely not meant to be in there. We informed the lady at the restaurant and she was very apologetic but we felt they didn't know how to handle a situation like that. She took away whatever was left of our dish but was never replaced or refunded. We were happy to carry on eating that but they just took it away without asking or offering anything, which felt strange. Everything else was great.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Bonnie 1 year ago on Google • 232 reviews
    The ambience and decor is lovely here but the dishes lacked flavour. The spices in the dishes were very subtle. The papadums were yummy though. The service was hit and miss depending on who the server was
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikkaela G. 1 year ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Love the ambience.. Especially the food.. Taste uniquely among the Indian restaurants I been.. Lovely people.. Attentive.. Accommodating friendly staff.. Its been here for 30 yrs my husband said.. But its my first time.. And more to come.. Its a great place for tandoori.. Biryani. Chicken Tikka.. Garlic Naan.. Subji mixed veges..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Louise S. 1 month ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    As a long standing Parnell local I can recommend Oh Calcutta to all. It is a local treasure that has delivered outstanding food and service for many many years. I have great admiration for this business. You will not be disappointed....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shane K. 2 years ago on Google
    If you want an excellent Indian restaurant to go to in Auckland this is the place to be We were recommended by friends, so we thought we'd test that theory out and try it out for ourselves *The service was excellent we were catered like royalty by very friendly staff *The waitress did our order! expecting her to forget an item or 2 - She tells us our order without missing a thing, that for us as regular customers dining out was outstanding *The men were excellent making sure all the customers were all taken care of and double checking to see if anyone needed anything with water being refilled without question *The restaurant decor was very nice it was low lit by candle lights *Easily accessible to get to your table *The tables were nicely presentable *And lastly the food well the food was second to non the best we've eaten in Auckland - It's normally served mild but hot on request the food all around was better than expected it was an absolute pleasure dining here - Huge thanks to all the staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Megan W. 2 years ago on Google
    First time dining here for a friends birthday and wow it was amazing! Best Indian food I’ve ever had and the staff were so attentive and welcoming. Everyone at the table said it was outstanding and we will definitely be back! Thank you so much!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aditya M. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been going here since they opened their doors. The owners are still always there to greet you and make you feel like you're a guest at their home. The food is one of the best Indian in the city. True tandor and flavorsome dishes, which over the years are being fine tuned. The decor of the restaurant is amazing and they have constantly updated it over the last couple decades. Major props for thriving in a cut throat industry for this long. Can't wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 franco p. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place! Even though we arrived 20 minutes late for our 8:20 booking they received us with beautiful energy, the service was amazing throughout the whole night, offering water refill constantly, the food was delicious one of the best places I've tasted so far. The ambient and decorations are high level, beautiful atmosphere for sure. The whole team was super friendly, a 5 stars for service as well. Good job Oh Calcutta team!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ga Yeon L. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Where do I begin, this place has got to be the one of the best Indian restaurants I have been too. It is also the perfect restaurant for date night and families as well as for coworkers. Their naan was one of the best being crunchy and chewy and just splendidly pleasant with the curry. The lamb curry was so savoury and delicious and the butter chicken was also very nice. 10/10 would definitely come back for more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James A. 1 year ago on Google
    Widely regarded as the best Indian in Auckland, our table of four started off with some beautiful starters of chicken tikka and chilli prawns (highly recommend both), then I ordered the prawn malabari curry and it was out of this world! Goat city and beef madras were als stand out curries to try, amazing staff and service too. James Ashwin Kakapo Business Sales
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vinod B. 1 year ago on Google
    If you’re in Auckland and fancy authentic curry. Do yourself a favour and visit this lovely restaurant. Delicious dishes, beautiful presentation with great selection of wines. The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam 4 years ago on Google
    When it comes to Indian restaurants I generally only judge on the quality and flavor of the food as I usually get take-away. Not to say this establishment is not a great experience on the customer service front it really is, but the food! I have had three different dishes the first was the butter chicken (most commonly sold dish). It was AMAZING I do enjoy my food a bit on the spicier side and this did not disappoint! Second time I had Saag Malai Paneer with Mattar. Super delicious! Finally for the dish I value above all others, this is the best Vindaloo I have ever eaten. Period. If you enjoy spicy food I highly recommend the Vindaloo. Will definitely be back again and again.

  • 3/5 Shibani C. 6 months ago on Google
    Food was average , taste was okay. Tried the butter chicken.. too sweet even though we asked for hot spice level.. Ambience is vintage, service is good but don't have expectations for good Indian food

  • 1/5 Herve and Megan K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Asked for it spicy and it was very bland. Chicken was chewy and simply not tasty. Goat certainly did not live up to the hype. Would not go back. No flavour and stringy meat.

  • 5/5 Chintal R. 4 years ago on Google
    Service and food are just amazing. Loved it

  • 5/5 Pahul K. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing ?

  • 5/5 Shilpy K. 4 years ago on Google
    Authentic Indian cuisine

  • 5/5 jenisha p. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 4/5 shivani j. 4 years ago on Google
    It was wonderful experience going to the place for d special occasion. The ambience hospitality and food was superrr awesome. Further the staff were so friendly and make u feel like home. Pan Icecream they served was extremely mouthwatering watering. It had that warm feeling around nd nice music with traditional idols on d wall u feel like u r somewhere in India and the taste of d food was excellent. Even they have taken care of our dietary requirements. Chef was really kind enough to make changes on d spot in curry according to our taste buds. Special thanks to rohit and a lady didn't know her name as they helped us a lot, as it was our first time there but felt like very special. once again thanks to all d staff. will visit soon.

  • 5/5 Monali P. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly customer service with great quality of food! Went there for anniversary celebration without booking in advance, staff there made sure we were served nicely. Big kudos to the owner who offered to look after my 4 months old so that we could eat in peace. Thank you guys for the amazing customer service.

  • 5/5 Andrey P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great authentic Indian food and not that expensive

  • 5/5 Navin R. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite Indian restaurants, although I prefer the old menu which had more things to choose from. We’ve been coming here for 6 years now.

  • 5/5 Sridevi R. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, food, location ambience and most importantly, hospitality ???

  • 3/5 Bhavik B. 4 years ago on Google
    quite a top range Indian restaurant since nearly 2 decade now in parnell city area , always busy with kiwis people who love Indian food , friendly serving staff , hardly to get parking in night time around parnell road, serving portion are not that great but enough for 2 person with medium appetite . because of vegetarian we always to go for paneer curry combination . nice ambiance . highly re commanded

  • 5/5 Bharat J. 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you so much for an Amazing evening The Birthday Party was totally Enjoyable The person who had taken care of a Table, did go the Extra Mile...???

  • 5/5 Barbara B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Indian in Auckland. Great for vegetarians

  • 5/5 tam p. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service. Lamb Seekh Kebabs, Chicken Kadhai and Lamb Nawabi Totally Recommend!!!!!!!

  • 5/5 Yang D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My favorite Indian restaurant in Auckland, the service is very good! The dishes are delicious too! (Original) 我最喜欢的奥克兰的印度餐厅,服务非常好!菜也好吃!

  • 5/5 Vinnie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Was so happy with our meal. Incredibly delicious! I was even talking about it the next morning! Service was excellent and our waiter in particular was fantastic!

  • 5/5 laxmi c. 3 years ago on Google
    Very tasty and delicious food

  • 5/5 Parama B. 3 years ago on Google
    I would suggest all my friends to visit this place at least once! What a lovely experience we had!! :)

  • 5/5 Mercari L. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a great meal, food was full of flavor and service was excellent

  • 5/5 Patricia W. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food. Prompt service!

  • 5/5 Kiwifern 4 years ago on Google
    The best Indian cuisine I have ever had, Amazing wine selection, Very good service, The spices was used in butter chicken was different from any other butter chicken I have had. Very good quality food. I have enjoyed it and will definitely come back.

  • 3/5 Indy P. 3 years ago on Google
    I feel as if I’m going to get shot for this review However ..... Let’s start with the positives - The ambience and decor is wonderful, very warm and inviting you feel cosy as soon as you walk in. The staff and service is above and beyond excellent with wine tasting and recommendations 10/10 The food: we ordered x2 garlic naans to be well done on both sides, they sadly met my worst fear and were doughy, we also ordered chicken tikka and dhal makhani ( both medium ) We found the dishes lacked deeper flavours such as cumin / coriander, these are just the basics which extend into almost any dish and found they were creamy and full of chilli to add heat, disappointed as I’d been wanting to come here since 2005, yes you heard correctly 2005 ! As I had a mate who used to work here at one point and talked it up. I truly wanted to love this place, I do for the basics of service and mood/ambience setting, however for flavour I’d sadly look elsewhere Kindest regards.

  • 5/5 V A. 3 years ago on Google
    New Zealand’s top Indian Restaurant. Top tasty, top food, top staff, and it makes it all even best when you’re served by Meena herself. Love this place

  • 4/5 금석한 4 years ago on Google
    Descent Indian food. Taste very authentic. Butter chicken simple but good. Chicken tikka masala was even better. Chicken thigh was very tender. Only service was little unprofessional.

  • 5/5 Dhaval P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent!! No words for explanation of quality of the food. best Indian food in newzeland.

  • 5/5 Shirley l. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome customer service, visited O' Calcutta first time tdy. Delicious food n very frndly n welcoming staff. U guys r awesome n nailing it???

  • 5/5 Yvonne T. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly efficient service. Food is second none. We have been here a number of times over the last few years and constantly high standard. Great wine selection also. We will definitely be back and highly recommend

  • 5/5 Jo R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, excellent service and awesome atmosphere. If you're looking for a fun night out with friends or family this is definitely the place in go.

  • 5/5 Binu M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful atmosphere, excellent customer service!

  • 5/5 Rajesh S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place, friendly staff and delicious food.

  • 5/5 Bryan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good India food throughly enjoyed it

  • 5/5 Colin W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service.

  • 5/5 Elaina G. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty food with fantastic service!

  • 5/5 Red H. 3 years ago on Google
    best customer service and tasty food

  • 5/5 Gayatri R. 3 years ago on Google
    Been coming here since 1995 and the food is always simply delicious.....

  • 5/5 Wiebke A. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Butter Chicken in town, that makes it worth driving across town. Easy to order online on their website and pay upon pickup. Friendly staff that has worked there for years.

  • 5/5 meera j. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice service good ambience and tasty food.

  • 5/5 Nuri G. 3 years ago on Google
    Simply the best Dhal Makhani I’ve ever had. Speedy and friendly delivery. Can’t wait to dine in!

  • 3/5 Gaurav S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food but should have more options in vegetarian snacks

  • 4/5 Walter Van Der W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good Indian food ... Spicy !!!!! (Original) Buena comida India... Picante!!!!!

  • 5/5 Neil N. 4 years ago on Google
    By far the best indian food I've had in my lifetime. A must stop if your in the area.

  • 5/5 Ankit G. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing Food

  • 5/5 Amanda G. 4 years ago on Google
    A regular for us. The service is absolutely wonderful. So friendly and attentive. It’s hard to deviate from our favourite dishes as they are just so lovely. Indian food is not generally my cuisine of choice, however no longer the case when it comes to this restaurant. It’s delicious. Dishes to try - beef madras and the butter chicken, which they are famous for and rightfully so


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  • Payments
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    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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