Sitar Flavors of India

I had driven by Sitar for about 7 months now and finally decided to give it a try on a rainy day. I am an avid Indian food lover so whenever there is an opportunity to add a new Indian restaurant to my rotation, I take the chance. When we stepped in there were no patrons inside but there were quite a lot of doordash orders being picked up - glad they are doing well on that front. We sat down and ordered lamb samosa, regular naan, chicken vindaloo, lamb rogan josh, a masala chai, and a thandai. The food exceeded my expectations and was one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to in CT. The vindaloo was perfectly hot and seasoned, the lamb rogan josh packed all the seasoning in there that I craved. It overall was great.

The last time I came to Sitar was 6 years ago in college and since then it’s gotten a lovely renovation. The interior is elegant and clean, and the staff are super welcoming and attentive. I loved the vegetable parkora and paneer pakora as well as the mango lassi which was both tangy and sweet! The malai kofta is spiced well but also has a creamy buttery finish, which pairs well with the chilli cheese naan. Overall, an excellent spot for classic Indian fare in a setting that’s great for a meal when you have guests in town but also for a casual weekday meal too.

I dined at this restaurant for the first time with a friend, and we both split the family meal of Alu Gobi and basmati rice, along with other additions. This meal was flavorful, comforting, and the perfect portion and cap to our day. We raved about the restaurant on the way home and discussed what we would try the next time we went. I am rarely in New Haven, but I definitely intend on returning to try some more menu items.