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Natraj's Indian Bistro is a premier Modern Indian restaurant in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, offering an unparalleled dining experience. Our restaurant is a perfect blend of traditional Indian flavors and modern twists, making us a popular choice among locals and visitors alike. Indulge in our delectable buffet spread, featuring a wide range of Indian and Vegetarian options, carefully crafted by our experienced chefs. Whether you're in the mood for spicy curries or flavorful biryanis, our menu has something for everyone. Conveniently located at 22205 El Paseo # A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, Natraj's Indian Bistro is the perfect spot for a night out with family and friends or a quick Indian takeaway. Our warm and inviting ambiance, combined with exceptional service, ensures a memorable dining experience. At Natraj's Indian Bistro, we're committed to providing an authentic Indian culinary experience, with a modern twist. Visit us today and discover the rich flavors of India in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita!

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Abraham Thomas
Abraham Thomas -Google user
6 years ago
A well maintained restaurant with flavorful Indian food. The restaurant has good decor. Clean and modern interior. You don’t feel like going inside a curry masala hit many other restaurants in this area. It has a great location as well. They also have a...Read More
Brandon Krows
Brandon Krows -Google user
7 years ago
Great food, great selection, great prices. Highly recommended. A great experience. Try the lunch buffet for $11.99 well worth it.
sidd shah
sidd shah -Google user
2 years ago
Good food and service. Saag aloo was best. Had a great time. Coming back.
Nish Patel
Nish Patel -Google user
a year ago
One of the best Indian restaurants in the area. Guy name Prakash is a great host.
Atmosphere: 5
Mia W
Mia W -Google user
3 years ago
Ok there is so much to say, where do I start? The man and I had the garlic naan bread, it’s amazing, and we had the Lamb Tikka Kebab, Karachi Chicken and Lamb Biryani all exceptionally good. You won’t be disappointed. 🤤😋 …
Karl Jonsson
Karl Jonsson -Google user
Edited 2 months ago
I’m thankful for having this world class Indian restaurant in my neighborhood. Great quality and taste every time.
Dine in$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Richard Strawson
Richard Strawson -Google user
a year ago
We were already occasional diners at Natraj in Irvine and regularly shop at Nina's so it turned out to be a great idea to visit this RSM bistro for lunch. We enjoyed the good sized Thali's which are fiddly to put together but everything was...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Lucas Scofield
Lucas Scofield -Google user
8 years ago
The lunch buffet is great deal, $16.99 on Sundays with champagne and $11.99 on weekdays. The food is great, with lots of variety catering to vegetarians and meat eaters alike. They also have a nice patio to sit out on and watch the neighborhood go...Read More
Taylor Pipes
Taylor Pipes -Google user
3 years ago
Initially was pulled in because I thought they had a buffet but Covid must have changed their menu. Instead, I got the lunch platter and was delighted at the size of naan bread and paneer tikka masala and saag paneer. The naan was exceptional. I...Read More
Todd Laughlin
Todd Laughlin -Google user
a year ago
Finally found a decent Indian restaurant in OC. North Indian FYI. Get a naan too.
Dine inDinner$20–30
Temsha Sanaie
Temsha Sanaie -Google user
6 years ago
Delicious! Loved every dish! They had all my favorites and the buffet was very reasonably priced
Adam Carney
Adam Carney -Google user
6 years ago
Great Indian food. Just love getting the curries and nan bread. Not crazy busy all the time so your not kicked out after you finished.
Ryan “Discorax” Davidson
Ryan “Discorax” Davidson -Google user
6 months ago
I hope this review helps this location get more business. Honestly, they always doing a great job every time I come in. Fast and friendly service. High quality food. Quiet atmosphere where you can have a nice dinner conversation.
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5NaanHighly recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lotFamily friendly restaurant
chris whitaker
chris whitaker -Google user
a month ago
The samosa and the tikki masala were amazing. And the service was five star.
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Maryam Hamid
Maryam Hamid -Google user
3 months ago
Most delicious food, great service and of course the music makes it perfect. 🙏
LunchAtmosphere: 5
K G
K G -Google user
11 months ago
This place has tried and true delicious Indian cuisine. The restaurant recently completed some building updates, and it's now even better than ever. I highly recommend you visit and check it out for yourself! You'll be impressed with the food, service, and...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Hunting Wabbits
Hunting Wabbits -Google user
5 months ago
The food was excellent, and service was fast. I'm looking forward to my next visit!
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Naan, Plum Sauce Cilantro Mint Sauce with Crunchy Bread, Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Tandoori Kabob Garlic NaanHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selection, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishesVery nice, friendly, staff.Plenty of parkingFree parking lotYes.Easy enough.
Katie Malin
Katie Malin -Google user
a year ago
Best Indian food in OC hands down. Order the Butter Chicken and thank your tastebuds for the journey (it may be on the menu as a different name, Chicken Makhani). Other notable bites are: Mango corn soup, vegetable samosas, tikka masala. I’ve both ordered takeout and dine-in...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 4Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Tandoori Kabob Garlic NaanHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Jazlynn Steed
Jazlynn Steed -Google user
a year ago
We loved the chicken tikka masala so much that we ate here 2 nights in a row 😅 their garlic naan is also delicious. 1 order of the chicken tikka easily fed my husband and I so we were able to share!
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken Tikka Kebab Saffron Rice Garlic NaanPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Dimple Ruprai
Dimple Ruprai -Google user
3 years ago
Delicious, authentic flavours! My husband and I visited earlier this evening (I'm Indian by the way) - we ordered 7-8 different dishes and everything was spectacular!! The servers were so sweet and caring, both Suraj and Sunny!! The chefs are clearly very experienced in this...Read More
Sotheary Var
Sotheary Var -Google user
4 years ago
We came here last week while in town to visit friends. I keep talking about how this was the best Indian food we've ever had! So now I have to leave a review. They were so helpful with the menu. One of our friends wanted to...Read More
Tho
Tho -Google user
4 years ago
I love going here. I love every single thing on the menu and I love the people working here. They seem to be genuinely care about the food and customers. They adjusted the spiciness to fit my taste, they noticed my fiancé work badge without...Read More
Marc Mitchell
Marc Mitchell -Google user
2 years ago
We chose Natraj's on New years Day because our usual Indian food place was closed. It turned out to be a very good choice. The atmosphere inside is relaxed and comfortable. There were eight of us and there was plenty of space...Read More
Jayant Sharma
Jayant Sharma -Google user
2 years ago
We have been on the lookout for authentic Indian cuisine in Orange County and finally found one. We are from India and we found the food at other famous Indian places very different from what we get in India, but Natraj bistro keeps it …
Sepi Moussavi
Sepi Moussavi -Google user
a year ago
I am glad I came across this restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is perfect. I have been to many many restaurants lately and this one surpasses all my expectations. Highly recommended.
Billy R
Billy R -Google user
2 years ago
For any fans who crave Authentic, Delicious, well prepared North and Central Food, which is the most popular in the USA....Natraj is a must! Tried several Indian restaurants in over 15 states and this is literally worth 5 …
Andrew Peck
Andrew Peck -Google user
5 months ago
Great food, good vegetarian options, good service.
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Lynette Vaz
Lynette Vaz -Google user
3 years ago
Preetum the Manager is so helpful and polite. The servers were also amazing. I have never dined in an Indian Restaurant with such a delightful Manager and staff. Well done Preetum. You went above and beyond. Thank you so much....Read More
Anna H.
Anna H. -Google user
11 years ago
Finally an authentic Indian restaurant in RSM! We went there for a lunch buffet. They had all my favorites and the food was great! Salad/fruit bar was fresh, tandoori chicken was juicy, and the space looked clean, bright, and fresh with modern decor.
Oscar Guardado
Oscar Guardado -Google user
a year ago
It’s a very pleasant spot to have dinner. The service is great and the flavors of food and spices wow. Delicious

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