Swadishta-Dinein-Lutzowstr. 69 in Berlin

Deepak has been very successful in introducing Indian cuisine...

Amazing food! Unmatched menu options, and an incredible curry. Truly the best Indian food I’ve ever had. Plus, the cocktails were delicious and very well-priced!

Authentic Indian cuisine that stands out from the usual Indian restaurants. The dishes, hand-selected and cooked by the owner herself, are perfectly executed by the kitchen team. Everything is made with fresh ingredients. A definite recommendation. It couldn't be better in India.

Literally the best curry ever. Garlic naan was delish too and such quick service. Absolutely recommend

The misal was quite zhanzhanit. Great food overall! Jay, the server, was really great!

The food and service were really good. Jay was super nice and provided great service.

I had a Maharashtrian Thali, it was delicious, and Jay was a very nice waitress. I'd definitely go back!

It was a truly delicious evening with authentic Indian food and excellent service from Jay! I'd love to go back!

It was an amazing time that we’ve spent here with friends. Jay made extra sure of that! Thank you! 🙏🏻

Food was good, service was perfect, we got Jay as our waiter.

Very authentic Indian food. Amazing service and delicious food

A real highlight! Incredibly delicious, authentic food! I tried the Katthal Manchurian with jackfruit for the first time – absolutely delicious and a unique experience. The service was fast and super friendly, and the dishes arrived promptly. The purely vegetarian and vegan menu offers a huge selection. We'd definitely love to come back! 🌱✨

The food has been very tasty. So far the best vegetarian food in berlin. Chaat and curries were very nice and had authentic Indian taste. The dessert matka was very special. Would recommend this to everyone.

The Special Thali is a must-try if you want the full experience. The thali had the perfect balance of flavors and texture and pairing it with Amrakhand makes it unforgettable. And The staff was very polite and attentive, making the whole experience even more enjoyable!” Highly recommended for anyone who loves authentic Indian flavors!

So far the best vegetarian food in Berlin.

Hey review seekers, I’m giving this review with genuine feelings. I had been in germany since 7 years but never tasted this kind of delicious 😋 food. Trust me you will enjoy your meal when you visit. On top, I’m from Frankfurt and still I want to encourage their cuisines to most of our Indians.

The food is good. Large selection. The service is rather unfriendly, and the restaurant is shabby. Dirty tables... terrible smell. As if someone had walked through the restaurant with a chemical air freshener... Only men serving. I wouldn't have gone in if I hadn't ordered and would have driven there especially. It's a shame, actually. I had previously ordered a dal dish via Wolt and thought it was absolutely delicious. Now that I know what it looks like, smells like, and feels like, I'd rather not go there again...

Low key. Kind. Yummy. Wonderful post marathon meal!

We recently had a catered lunch from Swadishta at our company and it was mind blowing! We wanted authentic Maharashtrian food and we suggested the menu and the coordinating person Deepak makes some alternate suggestions that worked so well! My colleagues were so happy to eat transitional maharashtrian food which is not commonly available and was certainly different for them than what they know as Indian food! We got poli, bharli vangi, varan, bhaat, vada pav and amrakhanda! I mean cmon to have this in Berlin is a dream! The service also was phenomenal! They set everything up in time and cleaned everything after! The food was so good that there were no leftovers! Absolutely recommend this place!

“I recently visited and enjoyed the delicious, spicy Indian food. A staff member named Yogi was very kind and helped us choose the dishes.”

One of the best Indian restaurants in Germany. The sheer variety of food and Maharashtrian speciality makes it a must visit

Swadishta is always the go to place! I recently visited on the occasion of ganesh chaturthi and really loved the special thali especially the mouth watering modaks. I genuinely recommend you to visit the restaurant.

Ganesha special thali was really authentic and tasty. Must try.

Excellent place for delicious Indian meals, it’s rare to get the right flavors which is served well here. The staff at Swadisht is also friendly and I always visit their place whenever I’m in Berlin. Highly recommended

I went here for dinner during the Ganpati festival because I was really craving some Maharashtrian food especially Puranpoli. And wow, it did not disappoint! The Puranpoli was honestly the best I’ve had in Germany. The Amti was tasty too, though I personally would’ve liked it a bit spicier. The Varan on the Bhat felt a little less in quantity, but the Amti definitely made up for it. And the Modak in the thali… just amazing, totally worth it! Overall, I had a really great experience and would happily go back.

My mother and I had the special Ganeshotsav thali available throughout the festival till the 7th September. It was mindblowing. Really delicious and authentic in composition of the thali & taste. We are maharashtrians & were missing the flavour of home. This thali was all we needed. For drink I had the sol kadi, which was scrumptious too and perfect for the warm day today. My mom had a mango shake which she loved. It was a fabulous meal with attentive service & a hospitable space. Recommend everyone to try this thali!

Awesome place to have authentic indian food

Absolutely, Pratik! Here’s a polished and more expressive version of your review that keeps your enthusiasm while adding a touch of finesse: --- 🌟 A Taste of Home Away from Home! One of the finest Indian vegetarian restaurants in town—an absolute must-visit if you’re craving authentic Maharashtrian flavors. Every dish here feels like a nostalgic journey back to India, rich in tradition and taste. We visited on 31st August 2025 to try their Ganesh Festival Special Thali, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The highlight for me was the Ukdiche Modak, my personal favorite. Soft, flavorful, and perfectly made—it captured the essence of the festival beautifully. If I had to sum up the experience in one word: awesome. Highly recommended for anyone seeking soulful, homestyle Indian cuisine.

We keep going to Swadishta often, especially for a typical Indian meal on any of the festivals days. This time we went for Ganesh Chaturthi (elephant god festival) and I was craving some modak (sweet dumpling with coconut and jaggery filling) and it did not disappoint at all. Had the Special Thali and every food item on my plate took me back to India.

Very disappointed with the behavior of the staff at this restaurant. We were standing right at the entrance, about to go inside around 20:35, when one of the staff members said “ehna nu ander lai a” (let them inside). However, another person rudely replied “ape a jaan ge, ehna nu kehra disda nhi” (they will go on their own, they can clearly see). As a customer, I found this extremely unprofessional and disrespectful. Such an attitude creates a very unwelcoming experience before we even step inside. Respect and hospitality should be the foundation of customer service, and unfortunately, that was completely missing here.

Maharastrian thali 👌but aloo paratha was off-putting

Authentic tasting vegetarian Indian food. Dahi Puri and samosa chat highly recommended.

My favorite restaurant when I feel like eating Indian food. Be sure to try the Indian street food dishes. These are flavors that are less familiar, but truly unique.

the fake accent male waiter at the restaurant is rude and disrespectful and is driving away people out from the restaurant, sad to feel it being a regular customer

Very tasty, large and filling portions.

On the day of festival , the food reminded me of home . Taste on top - 10/10

I have been here a few times now. First time, they charged me extra for the chutney I never took. When I pointed out, they said they will discount accordingly during my next visit. But next time they didn’t saying that the person who promised is not here. I went the next time and another story. The taste is fine but my experience is a bit dampened because of this experience. So my rating is more for the service rather than the food. I went on the opening of the Spandau branch and met the owner and he was very warm to talk. But the memory of being charged extra always stays and so I haven’t been there for a while.

The food was truly exceptional. I had requested the veg Kolhapuri to be made Indian spicy, and the owner took my request seriously. The taste was spot-on, and the spice level was just right. The owner was incredibly warm and greeted us warmly.

We planned our son's Birthday party and the menu was very nice my son and his friends liked it a lot. The staff was very accommodating as we were around 20-25 people they accommodated us in a very nice way so that we all can sit together. The food was very tasty and very authentic to Indian taste I always like ordering from them and having regular meals there because of the hospitality and the taste of the food.😊 Highly recommended 😊👍

Today myself n my son visited your place. Excellent food, service n ambience found.Unable to meet Dipak Patil. Taste is best.Feeling homely. Many thanks Maharastra flag kept high. Pl share contact no. Wish you sucess more. Myself from Borivali Mumbai.

There is offer shown on the page but when uh visit in person they totally denied that we have not this offer even they don’t give any clarification without informing us. They just go and came ask about h what to order. I don’t want to recommend this. Am not satisfy with their services.

Beautiful interiors and nice service. Good range of vegan options in this vegetarian restaurant.

A total disaster and nothing for anything. There are no restaurants like this in Germany, and I would never recommend it again.

5 start without hesitation. Parents loved it. As they ordered without onion and garlic food. They listed us well and served us well. Special thanks to Roopji.

The worst treatment in this restaurant. Very late in preparing the food.

Real indian food. Pure veg! Thank you Swadishta. 😃 Still excellent. And even getting better and better. Now with xhat corner and Indian Chinese on the menu. Just great!

I liked the Vada padav and kadai paneer very much! Being a vegetarian I truly enjoyed the food and authentic Indian taste. The service girl was also very friendly ..

I've been to Swadhista for almost 6 times now, have come here along with my friends as well as office colleagues and never disappointed. Being a Maharashtrian I loved the authenticity for local dishes and quantity Swadhista has. Very customer friendly staff. All of the items are very tasty, especially their Sol-kadi is out of the world. The SPDP and samosa-chaat are our mandatory siders everytime. Do try it yourself :) P.S: They also serve German-friendly dishes, also winiger scharf :-P

Super delicious food with attentive and friendly service

I wanted to eat there alone and wasn't served at first. After asking, I was served, but they were very unfriendly. The naan was burnt and tasted of nothing in the unburned parts. The dal was okay.

Amazing food amazing service Pure veg

Very good variation of dishes offered. Especially found some tasty regional dishes which are hard to find in Germany as whole. Portions were also good.

Great tasting indian food. Enjoyed the time with colleagues from work.

food is delicious and staff is very kind and service is too good

Yesterday i go with my friends but they give us bad spicy food that is not eatable . The food full of red chillies. I had very bad experience 🥵

Food was too much spicy . Totally filled with red chilly inside dosas . Restaurant should know that it’s a big table as I paid too much for the food and what I got hot and too much spicy food 😫

Good food, staff and atmosphere And best best best Coustmer service.

Service was slow. We ordered a tomato soup, chole puri and cheese dosa. Tomato soup was outstanding. Chole Puri had puri which was a bit more oily and chole were too sour. However, the quantity was very generous. The sambar with cheese dosa was 1 of the worst I ever had and the dosa felt more like uttapam due to it's thickness. Overall, won't consider it again as there are a lot of other alternatives for Indian cuisine.

We go on my friends birthday and orders 2 dosa, mix-veg and paneer jalfrezi but they are very spicy 🌶 not eatable. Our party spoils. Please go with your own risk

What a paneer butter masala , it was just tomotten souce & paneer ,no ingrediants when we talk with cook then he cut my phone . It was very bad ,

Tasty food. Large portion sizes.

I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but I felt compelled after today’s experience. I ordered Paneer Butter Masala from this restaurant, and it was extremely disappointing. The dish was basically just tomato purée with paneer — no proper spices, no depth of flavor. It tasted sweet and tangy, not at all how this dish is supposed to be. I’ve been living here for five years and have tried many Indian restaurants, but this was honestly the worst experience I’ve had. I don’t like writing such reviews, but I couldn’t hold back after tasting it. I do not recommend ordering from here.

Pani puri is exceptional! Best Indian food I have ever had. Such developed flavours! The staff are helpful and friendly!

Large selection of different daily business lunch dishes. Delicious mango lassi.

We were regular customers at Swadishta for three years. The friendly staff, clean ambiance, and, of course, the excellent food made us happy to return there every season. Unfortunately, the staff has changed, and with it, the ambiance and cleanliness have deteriorated.

Great food, we went for a short break from the CSD, and it was exactly what we were looking for.

We paid 5 euro for a cola. Ignoble.

Very nice experience with very good food and very nice team. I recommend you to go !!!

The worst and the most bullshit restaurant ever. Lying employees with zero care of customer service and are rude to the e. I placed an online order for which the time to delivery changed from 25 minutes to 35 to 44 to 54 minutes and I called them to cancel the order but they said that they never received it in a very rude way like they were trying to get rid of me so that the order is not cancelled. Still they said, "Hypothetically, even if we had your order, we wouldn't cancel it as the order is already placed now." After persistent efforts, they said that I can call the app I ordered from. The app said the restaurant delivers the order themselves and I have to contact them for refund and I was stuck in this never ending loop. Don't order from here if you care about the worth of your money and good service.

Food was decent but super rude waiters.

Authentic & tasty Indian cuisine experience ✨loved it😋

The worst service to get. Few years back it was very good but now lack of staff lack of management the staff doesn't know how to manage if there are more then 3 table reserved. Mix the orders every forgets it sometime. They don't even greet you nicely not recommended

Really mediocre (just don't go by photo. I am talking about taste here). Ate Kachchi Dhabeli, Sev Puri and Misal Pav Thali. Super oily and cold Pav, mediocre taste and half the things in the menu weren't available because the chef was out on leave. Chai was really good. Will not go back for sure. 🙏🏻

One of the best Indian restaurant in Berlin. Food, Service all I give 5 out of 5. We gone visit again for sure.

"I’ve gotta say, the restaurant’s management is honestly amazing. Everything runs super smoothly, and you can really tell they care about getting things right. Every time I’ve ordered, the food has arrived on time—no delays, no excuses, just fast and reliable service. It’s so refreshing to see a place that values your time and doesn’t keep you waiting around. They’re super organized, and the staff are friendly and efficient. Overall, it just makes the whole experience so much better!"

I went for the Maharashtrian thali, and it was honestly one of the best Marathi meals I’ve ever had. Every dish was full of authentic flavor and beautifully prepared. I also highly recommend trying the chaat especially the dabeli and vada pav, which were both excellent. A truly satisfying experience for anyone craving genuine Indian street food. Highly recommended and definitely a must-visit!

Authentic and flavourful food and chaats, especially the blazing misal pav! 👌

The stuff is only of 2 member also and that too are rude not evening smiling just attend german customers and its get full the staff forgets the orders to bring or what the order was and dnt even attend them properly. Never ever will visit this place again. Its the 3rd time this happened its getting worse every time

Mishal pav was very delectable!

Best Indian food I had after so many days! Highly recommend!

I can't understand the consistently positive reviews. The food was cold and unloving, the service unfriendly and dismissive. And the prices were way too high (drinks, in particular, are extortionate!). The restaurant is also unkempt.

Amazing food. We came here 3 years ago and still the taste is amazing. Had solkadhi this time. Mindblowing taste. Solkadhi is highly recommended.

Amazing experience! I love indian food and it’s was so tasty, authentical and very unique ambiance!

The service was really poor; we waited almost an hour for a standard meal. The food itself was rather below average.

Amazing food. Maharashtrian thali was top notch !

A Disgrace to Indian Hospitality – Cold Food, Hot Drinks, and Zero Humanity If I could give negative stars, I would. My order (worth €92) was scheduled for pickup via Wolt at 3:30 PM. At 5:00 PM, Wolt still showed it as “in production.” Out of frustration, I went to the restaurant myself at 4:00 PM — and guess what? The food was already sitting cold and unattended on a table while the staff were outside scrolling their phones. When I confronted them, the man simply said, “Take your order from the table.” No apology. No ownership. Just complete apathy. The food? Ice-cold. The “cold drinks”? Literally warm — not even room temperature. I asked them to at least switch them for cold ones — their answer: “We don’t have cold ones.” I asked for a glass of water after all that waiting — they refused unless I paid for it. Not even a basic courtesy offered. You’re running a restaurant that claims to represent India — a country known for its unmatched hospitality — and this is how you treat customers? Empty restaurant, rude staff, cold food, zero service. Absolutely barbaric experience. You don’t just ruin a meal — you ruin trust. To the owners: If you have any self-respect left, fix your staff, fix your attitude, and stop dragging India’s name through the dirt. Attaching proof that even by 5 PM the order still shows “in production.”

This is the only restaurant in Berlin that reminds me of home! The menu is all vegetarian, and has a vast variety of street food to main course foods. I'd highly suggest trying all of their chats as they are too good to be missed! My favorite is SPDP - it tastes truly divine. Another thing that is not to miss is the manchoorian - which is bang on and reminds us of home! Service is really good, and it is also value for money!

Food was amazing, apart from food service was excellent❤️ Loved it! Must visit if you’re looking for a vegetarian Indian option. I ordered Kadhai paneer and Tandoori roti. It was really good! Must Go there and experience it😇

Terrible service and dishonest team. Not recommended.

Food is very tasty and delicious. Service is also great.

Amazing food, go there for some authentic Maharashtrian Cuisine. We had the popular Mumbai street food - Vada Pav & Dabeli along with the Maharashtrian Thali. The ambience is just okay, we hope they have more friendly and welcoming staff. The menu is vegan & vegetarian. Will go there again for the food :)

Brilliant restaurant. Specially drinks.

This restaurant really surprised me in a positive way: a great menu with much more than the classics, wonderfully spicy dishes, and friendly service.

One of the best Indian good I had in Berlin! Super fast service and friendly staff

Dinner Review - poor management, staff does not understand difference between vegan and vegetarian. We entered the restaurant at 9:15 pm and they let us in- after placing order for starters they pushed us to order mains by 9:45 as the chefs leave. All good so far agreeable. Now while pacing the order they did not make a lot of things clear eg: Tofu tikka was not gravy based. Menu had options clearly marked as vegan and vegetarian but staff on the ground understanding this clearly lacked. Was not told to us that this tofu tikka will be sizzler based - am I supposed to imagine this ? And is served with rice. So we ordered Alu Paratha to go with it , which by the way was marked vegan on the menu and when it arrived the server casually says this has butter on it. The tofu tikka thing had tofu tasting like it was fried days ago and reused. Vadapav marked as vegan on the menu that we ordered as a starter - here also we had to get a confirmation if it was fried in butter. I will not recommend this to any Vegan person who’s excited to be eating at a Restaurant that does not serve chopped animals - the staff clearly does not know the difference between vegan & vegetarian.

Not possible to order on your website from my iPhone. The add to basket button does nothing

Food is pretty good! The restaurant however is not clean and the staff very unprofessional. They were screaming and talking to each other while we ate and service took ages. Would recommend ordering in!

Amazing Maharashtrian Flavors in Berlin! This authentic Maharashtrian restaurant is a must-visit! The Vada Pav is perfectly crispy and flavorful, just like back home. I loved the live chaat counter where they prepare fresh Pani Puri, samosa chat and Bhel right before your eyes — so tasty and authentic! They offer a great variety of traditional dishes that truly capture the spirit of Maharashtra. Friendly staff and a cozy vibe make it the perfect spot for anyone craving genuine Maharashtrian street food in Berlin.

Great place to eat with a quiet atmosphere. The Special Hyderabadi Biryani is a must-try! Pav Bhaji could have been softer, as it was a bit dry. Overall, a lovely experience.

DAYLIGHT ROBBERY! Was here 2 months before with my girlfriend I want to comment about their dishonest practice. Accidentally paid €50 instead of €40 over their PayPal (which obviously included a 10% tip over a bill of €36). Once paid, the restaurant didn't give a damn even if it was a minute after paying and told us they cannot return it. The waiter said the owner will return the money and took my number. Did not bother to call. Contacted the owner over PayPal and still did not return the money. Clearly, they did not want to return the unearned money. If this is not robbery, I don't know what is. WHAT A SHAMELESS BEHAVIOUR! Such practices are questioning the honesty of these people running the business. Makes it even more difficult for me to tip these scammers. On top of this, the tables were not clean and spider web along the walls. No wonder why nobody was visiting here - huge place with all tables empty. At least, could have served their only visitors well. We would NEVER VISIT again and would NEVER RECOMMEND anyone reading this comment to visit. Editing to respond to the owner's comment - 1. Your employee told us card payment is not working but I can send PayPal to the owner's PayPal. 2. That's why I mentioned "Accidentally" 3. Your employee took my phone number and promised a callback and the owner will refund via the PayPal. Money was paid from my girlfriend's PayPal. Either your own employee has scammed you or you had no intention of returning that money even after taking our phone number and us following back to you. Either way, loss is customer's. Plus I already got in touch with the WhatsApp number mentioned in the website and they still have no intention of paying it back.