Amber India - Los Altos

4.5

727 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Good for business meals
Charming
Good for groups

At Amber India in Los Altos, we proudly offer an authentic North Indian dining experience that celebrates tradition. Our menu features beloved Mughlai dishes like butter chicken, biryanis, and flavorful tandoori platters, each prepared with care using classic techniques and spices. Whether you're vegetarian or enjoy meat, there's something for everyone to savor.

We aim to create a warm, welcoming space where guests feel at home. With spacious indoor seating and a tranquil outdoor patio, Amber India is perfect for casual meals or special occasions. We also offer private event hosting, with a banquet room that accommodates up to 175 guests, making us a great choice for weddings, parties, or business events.

For over 20 years, we've been a proud part of the Los Altos community, serving up rich flavors and heartfelt hospitality. Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner, or our weekend brunch, we invite you to experience the food and warmth that have made Amber India a local favorite.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 968-7511
Website
http://www.amber-india.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Please contact the restaurant for further details
Private party facilities
Full banquet facilities available, able to accommodate up to 175. Please contact Neha for more details.

Location
4926 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022
Area
Los Altos
Cross Street
Between Jordan & Ortega
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 727 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amber India in Los Altos offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic" food and "over and above" service. Renowned as a "Bay Area institution," it is a favorite for major celebrations. The outdoor seating provides a "very nice ambiance." Although some buffet experiences varied, the à la carte menu remains consistently "delicious."

727 Reviews

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Suzanne
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amber India remains one of our very favorite restaurants, as it has been for many years. The food is delicious, the ambiance is charming, and the service is impeccable.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent and consistent. The only issue is that the service fee is 20% on top of 4% living expenses, for a total of 25% on top of published prices.
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Mary Ann
Omaha
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Although we've been to dozens of other Indian buffets in the past, a recent Friday lunch visit to Amber was our first try of their "brunch buffet." The pluses for me were the broccoli pakora and the saag edamame. Both were very unusual and tasty variations of buffet regulars! However, the rest of the buffet didn't measure up. There weren't that many vegetarian items, the desserts were only okay (except for the stale burfi, which was not even okay), and their watery chai was definitely not worth the $5/cup extra. The restaurant was only half full but quite noisy, the tables were placed incredibly close together, and the $27.50 was way more than this buffet was worth.
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Douglas
New York City
113 reviews
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food as always. Monday night so I would expect quiet, but almost no one there. I hope that is not indicative.
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Kallol
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, tasty foods and nice overall experience. Outdoor seating was cool. The tables could have been a bit larger; it was a bit congested to keep all the foods and plates. They also did not reserve a 7 member table even if we booked for 7 person, instead fit 7 people in a already small 6 persons table.
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Ruth
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service Delicious good Easy parking Quiet Nice ambience
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Naveen
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not the food quality I expected for an expensive meal. The items were average at best. It has lost its touch.
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Agnel
Central Coast
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time at the Speak Easy style Amber at Dusk. Great service, excellent food and refreshing cocktails… Mathew and the other staff were very friendly
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RODNEY
San Francisco
206 reviews
4.0
206 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always terrific. We visit often because we will have a reliably great food. They have an outdoor area for dining that looks pleasant.
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Piyush
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went there for their Sunday “brunch”. The restaurant was busy hosting a large party in the main dining area and seemed a bit chaotic. They kept running out of food in their buffet trays and we eventually gave up on their dessert. Overall was not a great experience or value. There are better lunch/brunch buffets in the area. The only saving grace was their hostess who was very courteous and energetic. She apologized for the food shortage, but that does not make up for the disappointment.
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FAQs

Amber India - Los Altos does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Amber India - Los Altos also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 968-7511.

Amber India - Los Altos is rated 4.5 stars by 727 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4926 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Jordan & Ortega
Area
Los Altos
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.amber-india.com/
Phone number
(650) 968-7511
Catering
Please contact the restaurant for further details
Private party facilities
Full banquet facilities available, able to accommodate up to 175. Please contact Neha for more details.

Amber India - Los Altos

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 727 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Amber India - Los Altos offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Amber India - Los Altos restaurant rated?

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