Athidhi Restaurant Heidelberg (HD) in Heidelberg

Honestly would not recommend any Indians if they are expecting some good Indian food the same like we did. Not worth the hype for us .

We regularly went to the buffet here for lunch, but unfortunately it hasn't been available since last week :( Instead, a thali is offered, which doesn't contain the super-tasty naan, and also offers less choice of vegetable and meat dishes (more starters and salad instead) Update March 2025: the buffet is back :)

We had dinner there with friends. Unfortunately, despite a reservation, we were assigned a table in the next room. However, apart from the lower volume, this area had nothing positive. There was an open shelf in the room with folders and other odds and ends lying all over the place, as well as far too many chairs for the two four-person tables. You don't want to sit in such an atmosphere, especially when you see the beautiful main room. The service also left a lot to be desired due to the remoteness. You really had to beg for a second drink order because this adjoining room was simply ignored. The food was okay and, according to my friend, was very close to the cuisine in India. What didn't fit at all, however, was the information in the menu regarding the spiciness of the dishes. We had ordered various starters and main courses and unfortunately had to experience that some dishes that were not declared spicy were hotter than those that were marked with chili on the menu. Unfortunately, for someone who doesn't eat spicy food, this was a real disaster. What was also shocking was that on the way back from the toilet you looked directly at open storage cupboards in which 6 packs of Lidl's own brand milk and water were stacked up.

Haleem was a great choice. Other than this we ordered chicken Tikka, Malai chicken Tikka, mutton dum biryani, paneer jal frezi. All of them were very delicious. Great ambiance with friendly owner making you feel home.

Very tasty authentic food and fast service :)

Chicken Biryani was bad! Over all food we ordered was bad. Not recommended.

Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing service. Drums of heaven was typical Indian Chinese taste, chicken Biryani was juicy and non-spicy. We absolutely loved Chicken lababdar with freshly prepared garlic butter naan combination…

Ambience is rather mediocre... a bit cool and open but by no means bad but not really and in typical India style. The food was good...everything was a bit spicy even if there was nothing on it. There was a lack of spice and pep as we are used to something different. Naan very good. This also comes to the table in a somewhat unloving way. Staff friendly. All in all ok but not something we will visit again.

The lunch buffet was/is awesome!

The buffet here is absolutely delicious and highly recommended! If you’re a non-veg lover from North India or Maharashtra, I suggest trying the weekday afternoon buffet 😃

Leider ist das Buffet nicht mehr das, was es mal war. Das Naan ist regelmäßig sehr sehr dunkel, an etlichen Stellen schwarz. Die Vielfalt lässt zu wünschen übrig und montags wird kein Buffet mehr angeboten. Beim letzten Mal (nicht an einem Freitag!) wurden dann 14,90€ für das Buffet in Rechnung gestellt, obwohl draußen 12,90€ dran steht und Kinder (Kind ist 9) weniger zahlen. Bisher kostet es nur Freitags 14,90€ für Erwachsene, da gibt es mehr Auswahl und ist größter. Weisst man darauf hin, spricht die Servicekraft plötzlich auch kein Englisch mehr und das Kinderbuffet gibt es nur für Kinder bis 5. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Auch wurde bei der Bezahlung immer wieder nach Bargeld gefragt und dieses Zahlungsmittel der Karte bevorzugt. Leider alles seltsam geworden. Wir waren dort regelmäßig und haben auch regelmäßig bestellt. Nach dem letzten Mal wird es wohl auch das letzte Mal bleiben.

Very tasty food and attentive and friendly service

The service was very very polite and professional. The food was nice, unfortunately I'm not a fan of spicy food 🥵 even the unspicy version of chicken Tikka masala was too much for me. However, I have tried some starters and they were unspicy. The atmosphere was nice but after I got outside of the restaurant I realized how my clothes got the smell of oils and kitchen 🤢 Afterwards my whole apartment smelled like an Indian kitchen.

Very tasty food and very nicely decorated. Can highly recommend the store!

Located in a cosy area in Kirchheim, this place has a very simple and warm ambience. The food was really tasty. I had the Veg thali and it reminded me of food from home and was very happy with it. My only reason for not giving a 5 star was that, they use a lot of garlic in the food that's made.

I tried the south indian breakfast dosa and vada. They were too salty and the rest was ok. The service is too slow and I would not recommend anyone to eat south indian breakfast there.

I ate dosas and vada there and I would not recommend it. The waiter was not that welcoming, the service was worse. The food was not at all worth the wait. Hated it. I actually don't write this kind of reviews but went to the place because of nice reviews. So I just want to make sure that others don't end up doing it. I don't know about other foods . But I don't recommend any South Indian who likes dosas or vada to go there. Either they have to make it better or there would be more feedback like this in the Future.

Price performance is great. I can highly recommend the lunch menu from Tue-Thurs. €12.50 all you can eat is a blast.

Athidhi's Heidelberg branch is a good Indian restaurant that we have already visited three times with great satisfaction. We are vegetarians and are happy about the good selection of classic starters and main courses (for us, Dal Makhani and the quality of the naan are often a decisive factor - both are very tasty here). The service is good and the food is served quickly. The only (small) negative point is the lack of charm in the ambience, which is basically because Athidhi is housed in a former home-style restaurant. It is definitely advisable to make a reservation in advance, as Athidhi was very busy on all of our visits, with both numerous Indian and German guests.

Enjoy your meal. However, you often have to wait at the buffet until it is refilled, the beautiful garden is usually closed except when the weather is excellent, tap water is not offered and the service is sometimes rather cool. Unfortunately, the buffet has also become significantly more expensive over the last year, around 30 percent, which has no relation to inflation. In my opinion, the “Indian Palace” in Mannheim is a much better choice, both in terms of the buffet and the rest.

Very good Indian food, buffet lunch, definitely recommended!

Have eaten many times there and also ordered many times including for a party at home. Very authentic, tasty and spicy. Many must tries but Kukkad Masala, Dum Biryani and Drums of Heaven are real favorites! Three diverse preps from different Indian cuisines nailed!

It was a long wait but it was very tasty and good service I can recommend

I was here today .I have visited 2 times before this but really I went with lot of hopes .really food was bad , chicken Tikka masala was not tasting good at all , even in biryani chicken pieces were too cold .only I found mango lassi is good .I am very disappointed 😞

Today I was here . We took like chicken biryani , chicken tikka masala it was tasting not good at all . Biryani was literally Cold and even I noticed that staffs were also behaving careless . I was here before this , but that time it was good . But today I didn’t liked the taste of food .

No seats was told when visibly there were seats left there . Really not happy with service . They mentioned to call and book seat before coming there . Kindly update in some where . Else people like me coming from far has to come and get disappointed . I have no comments on Food as I didn’t have it from there

Small but nice :) A very authentic restaurant, friendly staff & also very accommodating. The food was very tasty. Highly recommended 🔝

I am a regular in this restaurant but this time I have experienced very poor service… for one dish they took more than 1 hr

Good Indian restaurant Must try dishes are Chicken punjabi kukkad Mango lassi Chicken/lamb biryani (it’s spicy) Asking the person to make it less spicy helps

Price performance is great; Tasty dishes. Access to toilets does not reflect the ambience; seems unhygienic

Athidi is a real crowd puller. As the license plates show, customers come from far away to enjoy mango chutney or chicken masala. Compared to other restaurants in Heidelberg, the sauce and the meat stock make the difference…

Super tasty, great staff and good atmosphere.

We wanted to try dosas and this was absolutely the right place..... Nice service, good quality of the food...

Very friendly, we were able to spontaneously go to the buffet without a reservation, which was very tasty

Food was not good. It was kind of bland. We ordered dal makhani, paneer lababdar, veg-manchurian dry, naan, lacche daar pyaaz(salad). Daal and Paneer were bland and salt was less too. Naan was soft though. The price was too much. Probably, they have more non-indian guests and could be the reason for adapted taste.

We ordered. It arrived quickly and was very, very tasty! A little more expensive, but absolutely justified. Gladly again.

Very friendly staff and you feel welcome in this restaurant. The food is also well seasoned and the Indian tea also tastes great. We were there for the first time a week ago and we really liked it. 👍

From the moment I entered, the warm and inviting atmosphere set the tone for a memorable dining experience. The ambiance was a perfect blend of traditional Indian décor with modern elegance, making it both cozy and chic. The service was impeccable – the staff was attentive, courteous, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations that perfectly suited our preferences. As for the food, it was simply amazing! Each dish was a burst of authentic flavors, prepared with fresh ingredients and utmost care. The paneer Chettinad was the highlight of the meal, with its perfect balance of spices and exquisite presentation. The variety on the menu catered to everyone, from mild palates to spice lovers. Overall, Athidhi offers an exceptional dining experience, where taste, service, and atmosphere come together seamlessly. I highly recommend this gem to anyone looking to indulge in authentic Indian cuisine. I can't wait to visit again!

The tastiest Indian in Heidelberg! The lunch buffet is a great offering with good choices for vegetarians too. Definitely worth a visit!

Cozy restaurant with really authentic Indian food!! We had Idli Vadar Sambar - a great starter that is easily enough for 2 because followed by Paneer Tikka Masala and Chicken Safroni Tikka as well as Peshwari Naan, these large portions will leave you very full. Truly one of the best Indian restaurants I know!

We really liked it. The food is really exceptionally good. Many Indians, for example, don't make lassis fresh. Everything was great here and the price is great too. Great recommendation and thank you!

Nice, tasty, cozy atmosphere. Many Indians eat here. Only the Pinot Gris should be a little less sweet.

Great food. Authentic South Indian Dish. If its stated there spicy🌶️, IT IS spicy! 😆 and that makes it perfect👍🏻 so far the best Biryani we've ever tried in whole Germany. Weiter so 👍🏻👍🏻

Exceptionally good at South Indian food. Great ambience. Better service than typical Indian restaurants!

A good place to have some delicious in Indian food. The taste was top notch. Ambience is good too. Prices are ok - regular prices compared to all other Indian restaurants. It's 10mins away from the main station through tram. A good family, kids friendly hotel.

It is an advantage if you speak English, but the service staff is adaptable 😀

Based on the ratings given by customers, we expected much better. The vegetable fritters as a starter do not have an interesting taste, bordering on bland. Same for the chicken kebab in naan bread and the lamb and paneer dishes cooked in “lehmofen”. We even found the taste strange, not very pleasant. Only the samosas and a coconut lamb dish were good. Very good service and atmosphere.

The food was nice however the service could've been a little better. We ordered a few things and wanted them together. However, even after informing the staff we want it together, the brought 1 dish earlier. We had to wait for the other dish to be served, which made the first dish cold. Overall a nice place, good food, decent service. Will come back for sure

Me gusta la cocina del norte de la India aquí. Pero los platos del sur de la India no son auténticos. El chutney servido con platos del sur de la India como Idli y dosa es muy dulce. Carece de sabor El cocinero anterior era bueno. Mantener la consistencia es casi importante que no veo aquí Solo visitaremos la cocina del norte de la India si en el futuro También la cantidad de chutney es ridículamente pequeña

Delicious food and super Service 👌 Tangdi kebab was exceptional

Authentic cuisine with lots of delicious, freshly prepared dishes. Something for everyone. Recommended.

Delicious food, good spiciness, good portion size! I can only recommend it.

The best Indian Restaurant i have visited in Germany. Nice service Amazing food Nice people

Ordered Butter paneer masala and the color of the gravy was orangish red. I don't understand what is the need to add food colors and why can't you just serve however the gravy turns out to be.

Today I had the buffet lunch here and it was a mind blowing choice made that day. All the veg and non veg item were so amazing and delicious. Buffet had : chilli potato, Dal makhni, veg curry, chicken madras, chicken mango, potato curry, gulab jamun, butter nan, salad, dahi at 12.99 euro. I would highly recommend this restaurant ❤️❤️👏

Great dining experience. We love the chicken 65 and all the dosa varieties. Very authentic and tasty food. Friendly staff and overall lovely experience!

Visited the Atithi restaurant on the opinions of friends. The food was ok, the ambiance was ok but the manager at counter was yelling at his subordinates. Also in couple of times when I visited, all of their tables were reserved and they said it's okay for me to sit till the guests arrives. When I ordered some more food, the manager was bit annoyed to serve because those who booked table was at the waiting counter. Better they should have not alloted me the table. It was very poor experience at Atithi, they are trying to byte more they can chew. Very unhappy.

Tuesday to Thursday there is a very tasty buffet here at a fair price, good drinks and nice staff. I'm usually here two to three times a month. And I always look forward to the next visit.

Very delicious, wonderful spices, great food 🥘 really recommended. Will come back again! 👍🏼

Food is good but customer value is an issue. On website they have written open till 10:30 pm but when we drop in there at 9:25 pm they just kicked us out saying kitchen closes at 9:30 pm and we are sorry. It should have mentioned on website specifically and atleast they could have said next time Pl come before 9 pm or so and had served us this time. People have some plans and come all the way from far places so staff should consider and better to make it clear on website.

Tried the lamb dum biryani on a Sunday for lunch and it was quite authentic. I can definitely recommend it.

Food was yummy and authentic but unfortunately we had following issues: - A lot of things on the menu that we wanted to order were not available. Actually embarrassing for them at some point. - Cocktails were not available - Online menu does not align with menu at the restaurant - the chicken Biryani was served cold. We got a new dish free of charge though -no complimentary bread with the main dishes. Otherwise the service was friendly and understanding.

Absolutely fantastic food. Anyone who loves Indian cuisine will not be disappointed here. Can only be recommended. Also possible to go.

Absolutely delicious. Maybe the best Indian food we ever had in Germany! Great Southern Indian dishes, and many interesting options beyond the standard fare. Very flavourful sauces. Punjabi Kukkad Masala, chicken on the bone with super rich red sauces, is a must try.

So kind and hospitable. They heard it was my birthday and brought me delicious brownies! Delicious food, I recommend it to everyone.

I love it here. Everyone is so nice and the food is delicious.

It took a little while to get our food and drinks but it was also busy so that’s understandable. Friendly staff, Mango Lassi was delicious and the food was good

Delicious food for an affordable price, highly recommended

We have been here many times and brought many friends and family. Generally high quality across dishes both from South and North India. Most Indians I know in Heidelberg agree this is the best Indian restaurant in the area. Highlights include the Gobi Manchurian, Kadai Paneer, Chicken Chettinad and Punjabi Kukkad Masala. We had some negative experiences with service last times during busy hours, but after writing a critical review the owner called us and went out of his way to accommodate us and take action, including updating the restaurant with new devices to improve service and reducing our bill by a generous amount, which was much appreciated!

I can't understand the good reviews. There were no vegetables in the chicken korma, I know it differently. When it came to the vegetarian korma, it felt like it had cheap frozen vegetables in it. Stinks normal rice where you usually get tamarind rice. The samosas were very good, but that was the only good thing. We usually always eat at the Taj Mahal in Heidelberg but wanted to try another Indian place. We usually always eat up but here there was just a lack of everything, especially sophisticated spices, everything just tasted boring and like cheap ingredients. Unfortunately it was a one-off event.

The food was super delicious. Whether it's a starter or a main course, both are to the point. Unfortunately, the staff only spoke English and were only very rarely at the table. The ambience was nice but seemed very, very dark.

Next time we will be careful to go here as it is so delicious. You just can't stop eating.

not a place for vegetarians, they never have any "good" options in veg like veg biryani or even dosa is not available most of the time, last time I had malai kofta the koftas were uncooked, seems like their main focus is only on non vegetarians

A very good and nice restaurant.

Went for lunch. Took the buffet option. Though it was 14:30 and lunch was expected to close by 15:00, the food was still refilled. The food taste is authentic Indian. The chicken was tasty and perfectly cooked. I haven't tasted such a Naan even in India. Such a soft inside and crunchy outside Naan. People complaining about delays should also remember that this kind of delay is expected in India too, when the hotel is known for taste and a lot of people come to the hotel. So it is also authentic Indian style ;)

Great food....and excellent service !! The chicken biryani was lit...🔥

The food was really well cooked. The atmosphere was nice, however the service was really bad.

The food tastes good. However, it happens from time to time that card payment doesn't work, so a point is deducted.

We were thrilled! We love Indian cuisine and we have been visiting our favorite Indian restaurant in Hamburg regularly for 11 years. Even though we had never been here before, we were treated like queens. Fantastic food, great service. The boss came to our table personally!! A very friendly family! Thank you for this great experience! Update 2 10/22/24 Tonight I was at Adhiti again. I had been looking forward to this restaurant all day. The food was really incredibly delicious!! I've never had Indian food that good except at Manu's. Unfortunately, the service was not as attentive and friendly as on my last visit. But we'll try again on our next visit to Heidelberg.

We ate there yesterday and absolutely loved it! The service was super friendly, and we were immediately impressed by the ambience with the loving decorative details. The fact that the restaurant was well attended speaks for itself. We were there during the week and people who came without a reservation unfortunately had to leave because everything was full. People just know what's good! The food was incredibly tasty, and the spiciness information on the menu was particularly helpful. My husband - a German potato like no other when it comes to spiciness - had no problem ordering a dish without spiciness, and oh surprise, it actually wasn't spicy! That's rare! All in all we had a very happy evening and will definitely be back!

Authentic tasty and the spice level is perfect :) The ambience is beautiful as well

Enjoy your meal. Service rather English speaking. Authentic.

Great food (Authentic Indian). Punjabi Kukkad Masala (with bone) was awesome. Naan and Parantha were as good as in India. Home made paneer ( not tofu) in paneer dishes. Host offered free sweets at the end.

Spicy was less Water should be freee

Ordered food to pick up yesterday. We were told it would take about 50 minutes. Unfortunately, when we wanted to pick us up, we were put off for another 10 minutes. Well, there was a lot going on, it can happen. When I opened the packaging for my dish at home, I was unfortunately very disappointed. Had Tandoori Mailai Potato. 6 small potatoes filled with cheese. For 16€. That's it. Probably won't order here again. It's ok on site with a gourmet block, but it's better not to pick it up if you don't know exactly what you're getting.

Very good food! Very good service! Always my pleasure!

Very authentic, very friendly. The food is a firework of taste.

Great food for a decent price. Their aubergine mix dish is awesome. Friendly atmosphere. Authentic staff. Germn/english/bengali

On occasion of my wife birthday yesterday night we had been to Athidhi restaurant in Heidelberg, there we had an awesome experience having the food there and the taste of the food was super. I was surprised the hospitality ambience everything was great and they make my day more memorable. I look forward to visit there multiple times.

Exquisite ! The food exceeded my expectations in every way . Would recommend to reserve the table beforehand .

Well... it's okay, but only frozen vegetables (grated carrots, etc.) were used for the vegetable curry. Pretty cheeky for 15 euros without any side dish. The naan bread was delicious.

Outstanding experience! Really good and authentic food. Very lively place, don‘t go without having a reservation.

Trust them, if they say spicy, it is spicy 😉

Fast service, Tasty food... Very co-operative staff. Food was bit too spicy for me( not chilly hot but spicy).

After a long time I had really amazing Indian food - Chicken and Panner Lababdaar. Hospitality of the restaurant was really good. Ambience is unique too. Overall if you are missing home - India come to Athidhi Restaurant Heidelberg. And German and other Europeans please here if you want to have a glimpse of what real Indian food tastes like.

The food at Athidhi is so good it could easily compete with, and possibly even beat the best restaurants in India.

Food was very good. The staff spoke more English, but that wasn't a problem.

I have never eaten such delicious and authentic Indian food in Germany! Absolute recommendation :) I usually don't like eating Indian food in Germany because it feels like every dish has the same creamy red sauce. I rarely feel anything of the wealth of variety that India, as such a huge country, actually offers. In Athidhi it is completely different! The menu is huge and there are a lot of dishes that you rarely get in Germany. E.g. Dosa, a crispy filled “pancake”. Not only that and the 3 sauces served with it were super tasty and flavorful, but also the other things we ordered: onion rings (Onion Bahji), mango lassi, a sweet bread with coconut, cashews and butter (Peshwari Naan), and a more classic paneer curry. And I think the fact that half of the restaurant visitors were of Indian origin says it all ;)

Friendly, multi lingual, good quality and open on a Sunday evening, well done guysn

Really good options and good food