Masala Mantra - The Indian Bistro in Jacksonville - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Amazing food and flavor, was just profoundly amazing 👏 bravo.

We were looking for something different from our norm, and chose Indian. Then saw this place as we were driving by. It was worth the stop! The Manchurian Chicken Bites we so good, I could have made a meal out of them! The Bombay Lamb Chops were as good as they smelled and the Basil Chicken was also delicious. It is a nice place and we would definitely go back when in the area!

Vegan and vegetarian options. Vegan garlic naan, eggplant curry and okra curry so delicious! Nice atmosphere and very courteous staff. So happy it’s here on the Northside.

The food is excellent! The lunch specials, you get a lot of food. You will leave there feeling very full. Just so you know, they close at 2pm and then reopen at 5pm

Masala Mantra delivered an excellent dining experience with flavorful Indian dishes and top-notch service. Highly recommended for a memorable meal. Will be back for the biryani and Mango Lassi

Good food with good service. Visited twice and I’d come back again

Wonderful meal in a relaxing atmosphere! I have a gluten allergy and was very well taken care of. Friendly staff, incredible food. Highly recommend! Will return :)

Ordered online for a take out. Food was not warm when I picked it up. The rude & sad face of the store manager (middle aged man) was not expected. Promise I won’t go there again.

This is so authentic and delicious! What a great spot. The Naan bread Masala and Tandoori chicken was amazing!!!! Will be back

Best Indian food and the restaurant is super clean

Great good very nice place and great service

Excellent Indian food! We tried this while in town and we loved it. Great service and amazing food

The ambiance and service was truly amazing. All of the staff were respectful and serving with a smile on their face and the restaurant itself was clean. The food however was quite bland and was “Americanized”. Even when ordering a spicy dish, don’t expect to get something that is genuinely spicy.

The food, service, atmosphere, and drinks were wonderful. Make your next meal out at Masala Mantra.

Great place! The food is so authentic and the atmosphere is wonderful, the service is so good. We are only in Jacksonville for the weekend but if we find ourselves back in town this is gonna be a must go!

This spot is amazing I couldn’t recommend it more it’s soooooo good the place is spotless the service was incredible super friendly too I really need yall to try this spot

We have been to many Indian restaurants across the globe - only just recently in a very high end one in London - but this restaurant beats all those by a mile. Very friendly service - nice ambience. This is an Indian gem!

Been going to Indian Restaurants for over 20 years and I can't think of one id rate higher than Masala Mantra! Every entree is so fragrant and aromatic, with intense flavors in every bite. Hands down the best Indian Restaurant in my experience and currently my favorite restaurant! The staff are very attentive and thoughtful and go out of their way to ensure a delightful dining experience. The atmosphere is peaceful, and charming with a beautiful sense of modern style. Do yourself a treat and try this place!

Beautiful environment. Honestly from the outside you’d never expect how nice it is inside. Delicious food! Everything I’ve ever ordered from here is incredible. The samosas, YUM. Biryani sooo good. Tikka masala is one of my go-to’s as well. Oh, and their butter chicken if you don’t like spicy is always tasty. Try it all! You won’t be disappointed. So happy this place is on my side of town!

Food is excellent and customer service is also amazing. Good authentic Indian food with freshly baked Nan

First time in Jacksonville and we want to try Indian food,and that was the right place. All the food was delicious and service was great. We tried chicken Tendori, Bombay Lamb chops, Briani chicken, and another dish was lamb with veggies but I didn't take pictures for all dishes I took only for chicken tandoori 🙂 Definitely will be back to try more!

Stopped in around lunch while traveling the country. The food was amazing! I haven't had food this good in years. I got the lamb madras and recommend it

Uber Eats order. Very poor for the price. Good rice. Pappadoms and Naan not great. Onion Bhaji burnt. Lamb Rohan Gosh good taste but only around 3-4 pieces meat. Aloo Goni very wet I am used to much dryer curry for this side dish. Maybe it was just a bad day or poor pick up timing

I got goat vindaloo, and there was hardly any goat in there. For 18 dollars, you would expect something other than the sauce. The staff were nice.

Takeout review. The food is really good. The portions were not what I expected from a top Indian restaurant. The entree portions were mid at best and they barely gave us any rice. I understand a medium serving of real food, but why give a tiny container of plain white rice? I guess takeout is not their forte. The inside of the restaurant is attractive. I will go back again with my Indian wife and see if we get more. No complaints about the taste and quality of the food.

Excellent! Some of the best Indian food I’ve had. Servings are plenty big, service was fast and friendly, place was clean and modern. Will definitely make the 1 hour drive back.

10/10. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan bread and Mango Lassi drink and it was soooo good. It’s also super chill in there which I love. Definitely will be back and highly recommend!

Best Indian Ever! Super Clean and it has a nice atmosphere with wine and drink bar

Best in town. You won't find any better.

Food was very different for this Southern Belle but it was tasty and the service was exceptional!

Main Street's hidden gem for Indian cuisine!!

First time eating Indian cuisine and it was amazing. The three of us ordered something different on the menu. The restaurant atmosphere was quiet and relaxing and the decor was clean and fresh; the wait staff were friendly and efficient.

1st time and loved the food staff drinks. Will be back

Great spot to get taste of India.

I was on vacation near Amelia Beach and kids wanted to eat some Indian food and we found this place on google and went for dinner....The food was great and everyone loved the service and kids even ordered some food to go which they never did before.

We were greeted immediately, very polite. My daughter’s first time eating Indian food, the lady was super helpful. Food is flavorful. Portions are more than enough per person and fairly priced. I will be returning to eat there again.

The flavors are simply amazing. Cannot describe how it just bursts in your mouth. 2nd time here and will keep returning

Excellent Indian Restaurant!!! I loved. I enjoyed every bite. Very good attention too.

Delicious and fresh food. Probably the best I’ve ever had in Jax! Beautiful and clean restaurant. Staff is friendly and provided excellent service. Absolutely NO complaints!!

I had no idea this place existed .. I’ve looked for a long time for an Indian restaurant in the north Jax area. This place is beautiful and classy .. you will not be disappointed… the staff was friendly and the food was delish!

Friendly staff great food. Lunch special 11.99 can't be beat. Good selection on menu with pictures of what the food looks like. Highly recommend

Stopped in for lunch to this new for me restaurant. They had lunch specials starting at $9.99. The combo meals I prefer at Taco Bell and McDonald’s cost more than that. I had the Vindaloo, which I had never had before, and it was full of flavor. Aside of the flavor it’s considered a spicy dish but I love spicy food so I personally didn’t find it spicy. However, people who don’t tolerate spicy food would probably find it too spicy. The meal came with so much more than just the Vindaloo. It came with a Samosa (appetizer), bowl of rice, naan, something I forget the name of but it was delicious, and a small rice pudding. I have eaten Indian food at other restaurants and just liked it. Today I loved it.

Clean, friendly and inviting restaurant! We were greeted with smiles and hospitality. Gorgeous restaurant with great care placed in the details. The menus are on pristine tablets, quite high tech!!!! Impressive. The Indian dishes are incredible. Recommend the Samosas, Naan, Tandoori chicken and Curry from our first visit. Medium was a pleasant, very mild heat without any scorching. This restaurant is a fine addition to the Oceanway area.

Freaking amazing. I try to eat there at least 2x a month.

Excellent Indian food. God I love Indian food. Indian inferno is perfect.

Excellent food. Get the garlic naan bread.

If you like Indian food then this spot is a must try! I have been multiple times and never had anything less than amazing. The staff is friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is super relaxed. You definitely can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but I recommend the vindaloo and the biryani pictured below.

Wonderful food and a stocked authentic menu. The service was equally wonderful and helpful. The atmosphere was calm and clean. Will be back for sure!!

First time here - right by JAX airport - came by for a late lunch before catching flight out - excellent lunch platter both paneer dishes! Excellent and the worker are from Kerala (state) of India 🇮🇳 Definitely we will be back👍

Delicious food lunch and evening,great lunch specials 😋

Great service, love spicy food!

Very small portion and very expensive. Did like the food

This is literally one of our new favorite spots to add to the books. The place from the outside seems like it would be tiny. However the minute you open the door the aroma of seasonings is mouthwatering great. We got the Mango lassi and the Taj 22 Oz drink. They already give you fresh water in A caraf. The drinks alone were cold and crisp and fresh . The service was quick and fast and very attentive. Then as you see in the pictures sadly couldn't wait to show you the food. We ordered the biriyani rice along with the Tikka masala curry along with the nan bread. I am not sure how they do the bread but it has a sweet garlic taste it's delicious and fluffy and perfect. The biriyani ro e had such a good level of spice which they will adjust for you also. The Tikka masala had such a comfort food style we loved it. The portion was enough to share with 3 to 4 people so needless to say highly recommended

My family and I love this place. It’s our go to for Indian food and we drive 35 minutes to get to it. Everything I have tried on the menu is amazing. The madra, saag, manchurian chicken and garlic naan live rent free in my head. The servers and front of house staff treat you like family (they remember you and your order/what you drink) and are so accommodating and knowledgeable about their menu and having a birthday meal here is a treat and is such a fun time. The inside of the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and gives a hip vibe.

Their lunch special is fire!!! I got madras green coconut curry with veg. Husband got chicken tikka masala. The platter came with a little bit of everything. Dal, rice naan, bit of dessert. Really happy that we came here. Did not disappoint

Outstanding! Good eats here. Ya have to come back more than me to understand the menu. Also ask questions.

Very good food, prepared well from good ingredients, served well and attractively. We did not go away hungry and prices seemed fairly good, considering the ravages of inflation on the last few years.

Went for dinner on a Saturday evening and absolutely loved it. Nice, clean atmosphere, quick and attentive service, and the food was excellent. I had the madras curry and garlic naan. Everything was fresh, flavorful and great portion size. I highly recommend this place, it’s a gem here on the north side.

We stopped by here during our road trip to Florida. We had eaten so much indian food in north california, and I have to say this indian place is absolutely amazing and a hidden germ! The spices and saltiness is perfect and not oily at all! Tandoori chicken 10/10 Traditional curry 10/10 I ordered a togo and asked the server if he can transfer the food to my glass container, and he did! Service 10/10! Thank you! Hope we can visit here again in the future!

Great food. The staff is courteous, professional and friendly. They make sure you're taken care of and satisfied with your meal and check on drink refills. Will definitely be a return customer when in Jacksonville. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.

We were staying near airport and tried Masala Manta. Glad we did. Food is delicious. Good thing is they can adjust the spice level. From Naan to Tikka and Tandoori, everything tasted better.

Went on Sunday the 31st of March. Says open at 4pm and closes at 9 pm, Went there and doors locked! Please call ahead to make sure!

Very busy restaurant even in a weekday.

Finally an Indian food place I don’t have to travel over an hour to get to! Service was top tier…food was delish…the absolute highlight for me was the samosa chat. I also had the veggie curry with garlic naan. The only criticism I can think of is the naan bread is more doughy that I’m used to but still very flavorful and good! I also got the chicken to go. It was also very good! Will def be back! 🙌💯

This place has amazing curries. I highly recommend the Paneer Vindaloo.

Great experience for the Oceanway area. New flavors. Awesome tastes.

This place is amazing! It has quickly become my new go-to for Indian food! The atmosphere and ambiance are amazing. The servers are very attentive and patient. The food= PHENOMENAL.

This has got to be one of the best Indonesian restaurants I've ever been to. The service is speedy, the atmosphere is modern yet tasteful, and dont get me started on the food. My wife and i will be coming back

Large portions of food. Food was great.

Great atmosphere. Staff is always kind and hardworking.

If you enjoy Indian food this is your place. Everything is so authentic to how my friends have cooked for me back home. I don’t like too much spice and the mild is PERFECT. My friends like spicier food and got the medium heat for their food and it has so much flavor. I tried the Keema naan (has lamb in it) and it was delicious. If you enjoy mango lassi as well the portions are the biggest I’ve ever seen which is 10/10. So thankful to find a new Indian spot that reminds me of being with my friends cooking back where I used to live. That atmosphere is perfect for conversation too. I love the Indian music I never like hearing “today’s hit” when I’m eating anywhere it’s distracting. Absolutely will come back again!

The food is delicious! I recommend the Tandoori Chicken Tikka or Malai Kebab and the Biriyani rice dish, all delicious food we tried on our visit.

We got the butter chicken and chicken Jalfrezi, as well as the garlic naan-they were all so delicious. We will definitely be back!

We have DoorDashed, picked up and dined in and the food is consistent every time. The food is fantastic and the service is great.

Simply the best!! Top 3 in Florida! Highly recommend goat curry, black lentils soup and naan bread. Fantastic flavor!

The staff are fantastic...the food is incredible. Will definitely be back.

Lunch specials were awesome. We had the tikka masala and madras both with chicken. Both were delicious and it was nice to have the appetizer, dal and desert included!

Food was amazing ,service exceptional,a must to try ,we will absolutely be back

Excellent cuisine, very clean space and friendly staff.

Welcoming and clean. Chicken and lamb in curry weren't tender. Bottle water and tea were good. Tea was a little too sweet. Bread was tasty, and rice was cooked well.

Visiting Jacksonville , FL from Sacramento, Ca and came to this restaurant for lunch and this place is one of the best indian restaurants I've ever had!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Awesome food and service. Will be back!

Good food. Rice pudding had a funky taste to it as did Mango Lassie but everything else was great!

Friendly, fast and tasty food. Tandoori was crispy and tasty. Cooked to your liking. Hospitable. Love it ❤️ 😍

This marked my first visit to Jacksonville, and my usual practice is to explore Indian restaurants in a new city. This particular restaurant had garnered positive reviews, motivating us to travel a considerable distance of 30 miles. Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to the expectations. We ordered the Chicken Kadai, only to find it lacking in flavor due to the presence of raw masala, resulting in an odd taste. On a positive note, the Naan we ordered was enjoyable. However, the real letdown came with the Biryani, which I found to be quite disappointing. I would not recommend it to fellow Indians. For those who prefer dishes like Butter Chicken or Tikka Masala with a sweet taste, this place might still be a suitable choice. My sincere advice to the chef: Please take the time to taste the dishes before featuring them on the menu. It's an essential step in ensuring a satisfactory dining experience for your customers.

This is by far one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to. The food is authentic. it's seasoned just right, and the service is excellent !

I went in today for takeout and ordered The Butter Chicken. It was SO GOOD!! The service was great, food fresh and the place is Elegant. I will DEFINITELY be back!!

I wish I had taken photos of our delicious lunch to share with you. This place was amazing! Beautifully decorated. Thoughtful service. DELICIOUS food! The Samosa Chat was probably my favorite dish of those we tried but all were delicious. Seriously, go check them out.

I work in the medical field and decided to order lunch for my crew. I placed the order and the door dash driver never did deliver it or contact me. And it was a big order. I get a phone call from the restaurant and they offered to redo the order and deliver it themselves. Thank you thank you thank you. It means a lot.

Food was delicious I had the butter chicken and solidly it was the best butter chicken I’ve had in years if not ever. A perfect blend of creamy and sweet with flavor and heat. Service was outstanding and reserved, which is highly respectable. Atmosphere was nice, very modern which isn’t my taste usually but cleanliness and uniformity are hard to come by anyhow. Overall, for the price, this is a must visit place. Incredible prices for incredible food. You should make this a regular trip, actually.

Delicious! Super attentive and friendly! Wide assortment of options and spice levels. I will be back!

Food and service are fantastic. The garlic Naan was on point and the Tikki Masala was delicious. Nothing fancy inside but very classy and tasteful atmosphere. This is my wife and I’s spot when the kids are away!

Great service. Tasty South Indian food. Good place for North Indian food as well. They provide true detail about the food. Very clean and upscale environment. Though little expensive, it is really worth. Strongly recommend this place. My daughter suggested living in that area. I will definitely go there whenever I go through that area. As our flight delayed, we went there 25 minutes before closing time. So they had some rush up as they are about to close kitchen. So we couldn't order additional naan after 9:45 pm. They might have avoided it. But still they are really good

Absolutely amazing food. And to top it all off, the service by Nasir is probably some of the best is Jacksonville. Highly recommend you try this spot out, and if you don't know what to get off the menu, Nasir will be happy to help you.

Best Indian in Jacksonville and convenient if you can't go across town to Baymeadows.

Amazing food which came out super fast. Great service as well, loved coming here.

I love Indian food! I wish I could eat it more often ☺ I found myself on this side of town and decided to give my usual first-time-visit dish a shot: Butter Chicken (medium), Garlic Naan, and a Mango Lassi... They knocked it the park!! I live in Oakleaf and I will be back to explore the rest of the menu 👏🏽👏🏽

First time ever going and can’t wait to go back

First visit for lunch service. Service was great, food was very flavorful. The lunch special is good value. Will definitely return when in area.

We were passing by and wanted to have Indian for dinner. Paneer butter masala was really good. Must try if you visit Jacksonville