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Marco and Polo Restaurant, the premier Asian restaurant in Bloomington, IN, offers a culinary journey through the flavors of the East. Located at 209 S Grant St, our restaurant is a haven for foodies and families alike. Our menu boasts an array of delectable dishes, carefully crafted to showcase the diversity of Asian cuisine. From savory noodle dishes to spicy curries, every bite is a testament to our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, our friendly staff will ensure that you feel at home. Our cozy atmosphere and attentive service make us the perfect spot for dates, group outings, or casual gatherings. At Marco and Polo Restaurant, we're dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience that will leave you wanting more. Come visit us today and indulge in the bold flavors of Asia in the heart of Bloomington!

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Chitra Solomon
Chitra Solomon -Google user
6 months ago
Very friendly serviceThis was the first time that we tried the Uyghur cuisine. So they explained to us very wellFood is not spicy. . Portion size varies from dish to dish.Hummus was goodTurkish coffee is a must try. Honey Walnut cake was...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes
Heidi Gillihan
Heidi Gillihan -Google user
2 days ago
Visiting Marco Polo was a wonderful experience! The service is outstanding, the atmosphere is warm, calm and inviting. The food was delicious and beautifully presented!We throughly enjoyed our experience!
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Kuruk Chuchura
Arasu S
Arasu S -Google user
9 months ago
Amazing food, very friendly service and great atmosphere. The food was very delicious with good portions. We had the eggplant salad, Kuruk Chuchura and the lamb shish kebab platter. Everything was amazing. It was a perfect meal for two people to share.It’s a small restaurant...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Eggplant Salad Recommendation for vegetarians Somewhat recommend Parking space Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options Free street parking, Paid street parking
Anna Heintzman
Anna Heintzman -Google user
10 months ago
A place I’ve wanted to try for a while, and well worth it!! As many diverse cuisines as Bloomington already has, this cosy restaurant still managed to offer something unique. There were so many wonderful flavors, and the staff were so so so incredibly nice!...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend
Esra Ibil
Esra Ibil -Google user
a year ago
I am so happy we had a new restaurant in town. This Uygur restaurant is authentic and clean. The food is delicious and healthy. We ordered Chuchura Uyghur Soup with Meat - Filled Dumpling , Mixed Meze Platter , Lamb Polo , Uyghur -Laghman (Uyghur...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lily La
Lily La -Google user
a year ago
I had an amazing experience at Marco & Polo! The Ququre and Kabab were deliciously authentic. The owners, who are also the chefs, passionately shared the philosophy behind their business—a commitment to bringing communities together and advocating for authentic Indigenous Uyghur culture. A pure and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Willa Liburd
Willa Liburd -Google user
4 weeks ago
I have had a wonderful time every time I visit! This restaurant is my go to to treat students or when I have out of town visitors. The owners are incredibly wonderful. If you love delicious food with robust flavors, depth and brightness, this...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Vegetarian offerings Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes Parking options Free parking lot
susan able
susan able -Google user
10 months ago
We came, we ate and we fell in love with the cuisine and warmth of Marco Polo. Arzu and Gairatjan, the proprietors are incredibly welcoming and kind, and patiently explained all the aspects of the menu and unique aspects of their cuisine. The mezze plate...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Je Cel
Je Cel -Google user
2 months ago
We are visiting Indiana and decided to have dinner at this place.The atmosphere was nice and service was good. Food wise not really good it was very salty for us. Ordered soup but tastes like it came from a canned soup.Chicken Biryani was salty too.But...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Yuan Zhou
Yuan Zhou -Google user
a month ago
The food is not bad. But their menu is misleading and the person who talked to me from this restaurant had very bad attitude.I ordered family comb 2 for take out , the menu listed 6 pieces of chicken and 6 pieces of lamb...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Sammy A.
Sammy A. -Google user
10 months ago
Honestly, I was surprised when I found out that an Uyghur restaurant was opened in Bloomington. I have been to this small town many times and one of the things I like about it is that it never fails when it comes to the variety...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Maria Von Foerster
Maria Von Foerster -Google user
10 months ago
My mom and I really enjoyed our lunch here. The food was great, the conversation with the owner was great, and the environment is very intimate. We will definitely be going back! This is the only picture I have because we started eating and then...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Daniel Whitmer
Daniel Whitmer -Google user
11 months ago
Grab your friends and head here for a unique Bloomington experience and truly amazing food! Our group of 7 shared this "king's platter" with a variety of kebabs, lamb ribs, and two kinds of rice. The taste and quality was spectacular. I...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Katie Rodriguez
Katie Rodriguez -Google user
5 months ago
Ghairet and Arzu were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Their warmth and hospitality truly added to the overall dining experience. The food was absolutely amazing. It was a privilege to try such authentic Uyghur cuisine,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Gonzalo Beas
Gonzalo Beas -Google user
5 days ago
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Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Chanaka Hettige
Chanaka Hettige -Google user
2 months ago
Had the best time at Marco Polo today. Host and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They served us promptly and food was exceptionally good. We ordered the Combo 3 Platter which can easily feed 3-4 people and it was the best to experience...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Thomas Stephens
Thomas Stephens -Google user
a month ago
I can't recommend this place highly enough! I had lunch with a friend, and we were so happy with our choice.This was our first time eating Uyghur food, and it's so good! We followed our wonderful waiter's recommendations, which were tailored to us. I had...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes
Naomi Harkins
Naomi Harkins -Google user
2 months ago
Went to eat here and was neglected by the server due to a large party. Also ordered the shrimp shishkebab and received 2 slivers of vegetables as the “vegetables” it comes with. I asked if I would be able to get more vegetables...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Ashlee Brown Blewett
Ashlee Brown Blewett -Google user
5 months ago
My family and I had the pleasure of eating at Marco and Polo Restaurant for the first time this past weekend. We were blown away by the experience. We met the husband and wife team behind the restaurant; they were so kind and a joy...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kevin Atkins
Kevin Atkins -Google user
9 months ago
A friend and I showed up on the eve of the eclipse, and they squeezed us in. The food was unlike anything I've ever had, each dish had a unique and wonderful flavor.Definitely going back, with more friends.The owner asks that you do make...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Vegetarian menu or section, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Lucas Lim
Lucas Lim -Google user
11 months ago
One of my favorite places in town. They are always super hospitable and the husband is so proud of his food. The wife is usually the person serving and she loves to know her customers. The food is amazing - try the lamb dishes! Also...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes
Nikki Hobby
Nikki Hobby -Google user
a year ago
Went for lunch with a friend. We were greeted by the owners who are a husband and wife team. Started with a pot of tea and the meze platter. Both were delicious. The wife recommended the chuchura soup - yum! It...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Eggplant Salad, Marco Polo Sauce and Falafel
Jennifer M. Kirby
Jennifer M. Kirby -Google user
11 months ago
This restaurant is a GEM. The food is phenomenal with traditional Uyhgur dishes, a mix of flavors reminiscent of the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Central Asia. I had the kuruk chuchura, a beef dumpling dish that melted in my mouth and exploded with umami deliciousness....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Arnel Gallanosa
Arnel Gallanosa -Google user
9 months ago
Restaurant owners are down to earth and super kind hearted people. Food tastes like what God and Angels would eat in heaven. A bit of Mediterranean, Indian, and Greek.Drove more than an hour to come here and will do so again.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Eggplant Salad, Marco Polo Sauce and Falafel, Big Plate Chicken with Noodles and Veggies
Jennifer
Jennifer -Google user
a year ago
I ordered takeout İskender kebap tonight, and it was delicious and tasted like the authentic İskender I used to get in Turkey! The owners were very kind when I picked up my order, too. I highly recommend this restaurant!Parking: The parking situation in this area...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Parking space Difficult to find parking
Shawn Hatcher
Shawn Hatcher -Google user
11 months ago
I went here to try something new and a different culture of food, I was absolutely amazed of how flavorful everything was.....didn't matter what it tried each dish was absolutely amazing and very high quality food....if you ever get a chance stop in and try...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Han Yan
Han Yan -Google user
5 months ago
Server was discriminating and racist, wait times were very bad, food was too salty and very fatty: we did not eat, then server started stating racist remarks, horrible experienceEdit: What the restaurant just responded was a clear racist remark: By assuming a Chinese person is...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Melissa Lieffers
Melissa Lieffers -Google user
11 months ago
excellent food and ambiance! we even had wonderful conversation and a music playing session with the owners.Vegetarian options: falafel, soup, eggplant salad, dolma, mezze platter, vegetable noodle soup
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Eggplant Salad, Big Plate Chicken with Noodles and Veggies, Home Made Sauce Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Large vegetarian selection
Elizabeth Roell
Elizabeth Roell -Google user
10 months ago
VEGETARIANS/VEGANS. Do not eat here. I got the falafel plate, and it looked nothing like the picture on their menu. Just little, rock hard blocks of falafel (honestly they were probably frozen and not freshly made) that were burnt and incredibly dry thrown on top...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5Recommendation for vegetarians Would not recommend
Yun Shiuan Lin
Yun Shiuan Lin -Google user
5 months ago
Already listed as one of the must-visit restaurants every week! I order soup most often, and I think it’s a good deal. I pack it into two meals each time🥹, and the lamb meal is definitely my top recommendation! The boss and the lady boss...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Lamb Soup

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