Aura On The Lake in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Lovely experience and great service! Vegetarian options: Paneer Dietary restrictions: Accommodated to my nut allergy

The food was delicious. Our server was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She provided great suggestions. We will definitely be back!

Excellent high quality meal. Beautifully prepared and served. One of the best meals weve had in Niagara on the Lake.

Despite being very busy, our server was extremely informative and pleasant service was fantastic. The food was delicious and plentiful. Will definitely come back next visit.

Food is exquisite Ambiance is outstanding. Service is great. This place is a regular stop for us

Always an amazing experience! Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere and wonderful service. You will not be disappointed!

Delicious food and great service! Super close to the Main Street in Niagara on the Lake.

Had lunch here and the food was fantastic and the staff was super friendly.

INDIANS STAY AWAY ESPECIALLY!!!! I am a food lover and have been eating at new restaurants every weekend for the past 6 years. Believe me when I say the following: my experience at Aura was one of the worst I ve had. First, the food was significantly delayed we waited far longer than expected, which dampened the dining experience right away. When the food finally arrived, it didn t get any better. The Dal Makhni was completely inedible, lacking any flavor whatsoever, and the Paneer gravy was bland with no spice or flavor to speak of. It felt like the dishes were prepared without any care for seasoning or authenticity. The garlic naans were another letdown. They were hard, dry, and had no oil on them, making them almost impossible to eat. A proper naan should be soft and flavorful, but these were far from it. To top it off, they automatically added a gratuity to the bill without even asking, which was frustrating given the subpar service and food quality. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences I ve had, and I wouldn t recommend Aura to anyone. There are plenty of other options where the food and service will actually justify the cost.

amazing food and amazing service!

This is by far the best Indian Restaurant I have been to. The food is so fresh and the service and atmosphere is awesome. The owner helped us pair wines with dinner and helped us choose items based on our likes. It was amazing. Going back tonight. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. Thanks for a great experience.

This was my first dining experience with Indian food and so was a little apprehensive. Aura and their staff have probably spoiled me for Indian food anywhere else. From walking in our first time, yes we went two nights in a row because it was so delicious, to when we left our second visit was perfect. The staff is friendly, the owner even greeted us warmly when we walked in, and takes time to ask what your idea of spicy is and to help guide you to the best choices on the menu and also made suggestions on the best wine to pair with your meal. My friends and I shared our choices and everything was delicious. I can t wait to visit this town again so I can go back for more.

The food was delicious. Service was quick & the server was outstanding. Loved the Date Nite menu especially their appetizers peanut salsa yummy

Ordered a takeout Samosa Chaat and soup of the day. Both were very tastey. One could tell the chef was highly trained as the food was excellent. The mix of ingredients was done to perfection. Walked in off the street...ordered and had the hot food packaged in my hands in 15 minutes. Very nice quiet ambience in the restaurant as i waited.

Good atmosphere and food

Amazing experience. We rolled in with 25 people and got top notch service. Quality drinks, delicious food, friendly service.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Aura On the lake restaurant, and I just wanted to share how much I enjoyed the experience. The food was absolutely delicious especially the sahi puri, which was mouth-watering! Both the gravies and appetizers were incredible, and the service was equally impressive, making the whole meal even more enjoyable. Thank you for such a great dining experience, and I look forward to coming back soon!

Excellent Indian food and great service, perfect wine pairings!

One of the best place for indian food. The spices are perfect and soo consistent. The aalu tikki chat we had was the best one so far!

Lousy food, cocktail was good. Very pricy for the quality of food they serve. We ordered many items but only chicken 65 was good.

I didnt liked it much for my takeout order

The food was delicious and the service was fantastic! Definitely recommend stopping here for a meal.

The staff is kind and helpful. The food is OMG! Never had a juicy chicken like for a very long time! Chicken 65, order it enjoy it! And Chef s Special! Overall, no need to look for another place to eat. Oh, and try some local wine if you re not driving!

The food was really outstanding. Service was really great as well. I d seriously recommend this place :)!

Excellent

Lovely food cooked in the traditional way. Tasted terrific. Worth the wait

I recently dined at this restaurant and unfortunately, I was disappointed with my experience. The prices were quite high for the small quantity of food that was served. The naan bread was not up to par and the amount of rice served with the butter chicken was inadequate. I was disappointed to find that the Thali that I ordered was also not up to the mark. The chicken tikka that was served with it only had 3 small chunks of chicken and the rest was vegetables. However, I did enjoy the mushrooms and peas that were served. Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant due to the high prices and underwhelming portion sizes.

Quality food and experience! First time at NOTL and would highly recommend!

Always excellent Indian food! We dine here often! Highly recommended!

It exceeded my expectations in every way.The ambience is elegant with soft lighting and modern decor.. oh I loved the dishes each bite was carefully crafted.. thank you Aura on the lake would love to come again and recommend others also

Food - We ordered chef s special. There was nothing special about it, undercooked gravy and vegetables. In his special cook paid no attention to balancing flavour it was just sour curry with something in it, being called special. - Breads: we ordered tandoori roti and naan. Both were made from same dough, same technique, no differentiation at all ( except black sesame seeds on top of naan) Service- very proactive in taking order but a lots of wait after that ( especially with just 5-6 tables occupied). And I had to go to counter myself to ask for cheque as our waitress was sitting at bar doing I don t know what. Atmosphere- so so Price - very expensive for what you get, I think they are just minting profit from the fact that they are only so called Indian food joint in that area. Conclusion- we would drive to somewhere near niagra falls as we have tried restaurants there , they are far superior that this place. This place can fool only those who either don t belong to Indian culture or did not get a chance to try good Indian food outside of India.

Small portion sizes, slow service, super expensive compared to other options in the area Parking: Theres a paid parking lot opposite to restaurant

The food here is 10/10 authentic. Spicy, well balanced, and cooked well. Its a tad expensive, but we enjoyed it. The lamb vindaloo was amazing. The glub-jub are unreal. Garlic naan is great.

Quite expensive food, a bit too spicy (Im not very spice tolerant), atmosphere was ok, but not matching the price

Enjoyed the very delicious food and with great hospitality.

Amazing authentic Indian food, loved the ambience. Staff and owners were awesome also accommodated our special request of items without onion and garlic as we ordered in advance. Definately recommended, best Indian restaurant in Niagara on the Lake!!

Loved the food. The ambience is really nice . Amazing labour of love and how effortlessly Nitin presents the food, always checking in for feedback .... constantly wanting to improve. its definitely a great place and wish a great meal at the Aura on the lake. Parking: Its great place to have a meal . ample parking !

Delicious Indian food,

Great and efficient service, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere. Overall great place to eat!

Freshly prepared food, great atmosphere. Very nice location and the service was amazing.

Visited Niagara-on-The-Lake for the first time had a great experience at the restaurant service and food were amazing

Authentic taste, loved the seating outside.

I recently visited this Indian restaurant and had a very disappointing experience. As an Indian, I can confidently say that this is some of the worst Indian food Ive ever had. The dal makhani was inedible, and they tried to cover up its bad taste by adding cream, which only made it worse. To make matters worse, the staff was extremely rude when I provided feedback. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Indian food.

It is a cozy and inviting atmosphere the music and decor are relaxing and welcoming. The service was fantastic, recommending menu items and explaining other menu items. Highly recommended! Vegetarian options: You can get paneer or plain vegetables with certain menu items instead of chicken, fish, or shrimp.

Our waitress was amazing and so helpful and explained all the dishes. Would thoroughly recommend this restaurant is you are in Niagara on the Lake Kid-friendliness: Great staff

Amazing food Superb presentation Love the ambience Vaibhav is friendly and has amazing customer service skills

The food was extremely expensive which I would not have minded at all if the portion was larger :( a little disappointed. But service was wonderful!

The food was amazing! From the samosas to the lamb curry, , accompanied by rice , papadome, and naan. We have eaten at Aura since its first week and I m amazed at the consistent quality over 2 years. We ve never had a dish we didn t like and wasn t in a lovely presentation. Aura is a great place all round

The Aura on the Lake was amazing--great Indian cuisine, friendly service by Karen, and a beautiful patio. It was a lovely choice for our anniversary weekend.

Vaibhav well trained! By Dee!

Great Chicken Tikka Masala and good service. Naan nicely presented but more of a flat (crisp) bread than the doughy, fluffy/ crispy you might be expecting. Overall would come back

The food was so tasty, and the owner and staff were very polite. Definitely recommend if youre in the area

Our favorite restaurant when we sail to NOTL. Great service (thanks V!) and wonderful Indian food.

THE BEST DAHI PURI. I never had such a delicious and flavorful dahi puri in my life. However, their Maharani daal was bland and tasteless. Top notch service. Pleasant and quiet ambience. Food : 3/5

Excellent food and amazing service

Great meal and services! The wines here you will not get from lcbo. All selected great wine! Lamb is tender and delicious! You will have a great experience here!

The lamb was great! You can really taste the authentic and professional flavour here. Staff were very nice and quick, the atmosphere was very calm and relaxing.

A gorgeous place for authentic Indian cuisine! The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating and the food was exquisite. I cannot recommend this place enough. Make sure you don t miss out if you re in town.

This place has the best Indian food outside of Toronto! Every time I m at Niagara on the Lake I make an extra effort to come to Aura On The Lake for dinner! All the foods on the menu are delicious!

This was the best Indian food ice ever tasted. Complex, layered flavours. I loved it. Will go back.

Daniel, the owner and her wife all were so great. We were so happy with the service

Its a white people Indian Restaurant. The reason for the high rating is they offer free dessert for writing a review in front of them and mostly Non-Indian Crowd comes to eat there. Not authentic India Taste. The recipes are adjusted according to the crowd it serves which is non- indian who dont like spices. Ambience is great. Service is great. Food is mediocre from the Indian Stand point but great from the Western stand point. The prices are very expensive comparative to an upscale restaurant. Like $9 for a Naan/Paratha and. $25+ for a curry.

Authentic Indian Cuisine with Great Wine Pairings at Niagara-on-the-Lake. If youre looking for one of the best Indian dining experiences, paired with exceptional wine, this spot near Niagara-on-the-Lake is a hidden gem. The service here is warm and inviting, making you feel at home from the moment you step in. Highly recommend if youre in the area!

This place in Niagara-on-the-Lake was a letdown. The food was bland, the service was slow, and the atmosphere was lacking. Additionally, the blonde server came at me angrily, voicing her dislike for the food. I just wanted my meal, not her opinion on it.

This is my 3rd visit to this place. And this was the final visit. The quality of food has degraded. Does not make any sense to pay triple the price and eat the worst food.

One of the best restaurants in Niagara on the lake area. Service was amazing.

Family of 8 had an amazing meal with thanks to Chef for delivering a great selection of very wonderful dishes and delightful appetizers! Service was perfect. All of us were very happy! Highly recommend!!

Food is overpriced and the taste is Average. Not coming back again.

Had a really nice dinner out on the patio here tonight. Food was excellent, service was excellent. Highly recommend!

We were there the evening of 7/26 looking to have dinner in their pet friendly patio. We asked for a table for 5 and when we were told the only corner they can group tables is taken we asked for a table for 4. Our 5th person was going to do their prayers during that time (hindu) We informed the guy that the table for 4 would be ok and they were incredibly rude and loud and he made a scene. Basically just a poorly mannered person to say the least and not very welcoming, he was making it seem like we were irrational in some way. Our waitress karen, stepped in and kindly sat us and provided excellent service and completely turned our experience around. She was attentive and kind and we enjoyed the yummy food as well. Turns out the rude guy is the owner so, avoid him and your are good. Ask for Karen, she is absolutely amazing in the service she provided and an even more amazing human. Such good energy we would go back because of her. For 4 people plus a 15% tip total was $222. So not too bad just slightly higher priced for the amount of food. Vegetarian options: Lots of good vegetarian options Parking: Found parking right up front

Great experience

Don t even think about going here. Worst food and very bad service, waited 35 min for food even we just ordered appetizers that also doesn t required any cooking, very bad taste!! NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL!! From- local resident

I am disappointed with this place.The food was very disgusting .We ordered 3 items which took them half an hour to make .The chaap was old and too chewy .The green cutney was too salty moreover ,the server did not mention before hand that they take a % gratitude on each order . I believe that tipping is optional and moreover if you like the service and food then only you tip .Tipping is not mandatory .I have visited a lot of resturants and paid good amount of tip if i genuinely like the food but this food was worth nothing.

I liked the place. Staff is very welcoming. Overall food was good but Dal Makhni was exceptional. Go to place if someone is visiting here.

Lunch was very tasty, just like home. You can visit whenever you comes to Nigara on the lake..

Amazing Indian food. The spices and flavours are on point. We had chana masala and palak paneer which were 9/10. Overall, a highly recommended place.

The food was amazing. The service was amazing. Great experience. Highly recommend. The server Karen so gracious . We enjoyed a lot. The wine selection is exceptional. We highly recommend the peach wine. For food palak paneer and chanaa masala is recommended.

Best Indian food I ve had in a long time! The flavours were absolutely amazing, fresh and authentic. We started with Dahi Puri and the Aloo Tikki Chaat, followed by the Chicken Tikka Masala and Kadhai Lamb with garlic, rosemary naan, and rice. For dessert we had the yummy Tiramisu. The owners are a wonderful family, who make and prepare the food with love. We will definitely be back for more. Can t wait to try the Vindaloo and Butter Chicken Poutine!

Food is delicious and gives a homemade feeling and taste which is hard to come by at restaurants these days. Service is pleasurable every time. It s obvious it s a family run business with a lot of care and attention put into it. The ambiance on the balcony is really nice too. We ve been several times and will co to us to return when visiting NOTL. Highly recommend the chicken wings and the chili naan is you can tolerate the heat. The lamb vindaloo was also delicious and had good heat too. Otherwise, we ve also had samosas and butter chicken which both were good too. Truly a traditional Indian cuisine experience.

Amazing dinner at Aura on the Lake. We had the chicken 65, chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. All were so flavourful and delicious! The chef and owner came out to chat with us and ask how our meals were which was a lovely touch. Totally recommend for a lovely dinner out!

The chaats are 100% a must-have, as is the butter chicken poutine. Their craft cocktails are also good before dinner. Patio was lovely and not crowded at all.

It is not aura on lake, it is frustration on lake. Limited menu and over expensive restaurant. The guy with bald head thinks that everybody come in restaurant just using their dirty and nasty washrooms. Food

We had an amazing meal, freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. Waiting staff were super kind and patient with our autistic son. Thank you so much.

Fantastic experience. A huge thank you in particular to Olivia - the most personal and warm server we have had in Canada so far, she deserves a medal and is a massive asset. The food was superb and the mango-peach chutney was excellently done which the manager kindly provided us even after our meal was done to experience peach day. I highly recommend this restaurant - the best we have had since leaving England / New Zealand.

Great find! Surprisingly authentic Indian food with excellent flavours. Was not expecting that in NOTL. The poppadam basket is a must.

The menu is filled with authentic dishes and everything we had tasted incredible. Shared the samosa appetizer which was delicious and the homemade Naan was the perfect complement to our meals. Karen was a thoughtful and attentive hostess!

We have eaten twice at this place. Both times the food was amazing The owner spoke to us and recommended dessert which was amazing! Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian options!

Excellent authentic Indian food. Loved the friendly and personable service. It s one of the very few places that stays open after 9 pm in Niagara on the Lake. Definitely recommended. We will be coming back soon.

We ordered the Dahi puri and masala peanuts for our appetizers and they were tasty, we were happy with both. For mains, we got the dal makhani, the mushroom Matar, and the tandoori soya chaap dish. We found the soya chaap to be the tastiest of the three, mushroom second, and dal was ok but needed some more spices and salt (it needed some garam masala, cumin coriander / dhanagiru, and a bit of salt). For the dessert we got the Gulab jamun dish and we thoroughly enjoyed it. If youre in NOTL and want to try something new or eat Indian food its worth checking out and trying. The food, even for Indian patrons, is good. Service was a bit odd, I think our waitress was new. She didnt know much about the dishes, wasnt pronouncing the dishes correctly, and when we asked questions she rather gave us silly answers instead of just asking someone else for the right answer. I chalk it up to just new staff that needs better training.

It s a very good place to get introduced to the Indian cuisine. The service is excellent with very friendly staff.

Had a wonderful time here, the food is delish! The staff is very kind and took great care of us, including our puppy. Thank you for the experience.

Terribly disappointed! The food was so overpriced! I had kebab appetizer as per their recommendation, it was $24 for merely 4 pieces of dry kabab!! Not at all recommended!!! Only visit if you want your aura to be disturbed!

Wonderful experience of super relaxing lunch at Aura with my daughter. We are both vegetarian and the chef was happy to modify the butter chicken to suit us. We also shared the Chana and cumin rice and all generous portions and very flavourful. It s clear everything is prepared from scratch and spices freshly ground. Just perfect! I couldn t decide which of their Niagara wines for my lunch and chose finally the Riesling (delicious) which was our lovely server s suggestion- they let me sample 4 wines before happily choosing! So generous and thoughtful. Lovely people! Great chill vibes. 10/10

Food quality, presentation, portion size, and taste way below par for the kind of price point set by this restaurant, it was a huge let down. Service staff was good and tried to salvage the experience somewhat. The price point seems to be influenced by the location alone (may be a business decision to cover costs to make it profitable), but if you cannot do justice to celebrate Indian food for what it stands for especially in such an iconic location is really a shame. *** After receiving a response from the owner, I would like to add: I am happy to delete this review but you got a few things to introspect. Lashing out on your guests is THE most incorrect thing in any business setting. You could have introspected and reached out to understand what went wrong. A few corrections - we were not a table for 10 and we did not praise the food while in the restaurant; the only item we said we liked while seated was Tandoori Aloo, pun intended! Also, we could afford the food and did review the menu and pricing before we walked in. Remember, your price point sets a tone and expectation for us as consumers, and we have every right to be critical if it does not meet our expectations. As a business owner, rather than lashing out of sheer frustration, you need to really address the issues, which I feel are genuine and you validated that others said the same. Your clientele runs your business; it s not the other way around. So listen to them if you really care about the place. The response and your attitude say a lot. Anyways, I will delete my review in a few days if it really helps you to succeed. Keep a screenshot and hope you really improve for the sake of Indian food.

The service was too slow and the quantity was too less according to their price. Food was also not that good! Not recommended Edit after response from owner: We never said it was great we said it was okay. The price according to the portion you serve is not at all acceptable. We have been to other places in Toronto Downtown as well, never have we received a $300 bill for 4 people for the same amount of food we ate over there. I understand that the time is hard on everyone now but if we are spending our hard-earned money on something, we expect it to be worth it! Because $300 is a big amount for us. Thankyou for your response anyways.

Me and my family are visiting the area. For a first experience here it was amazing! Food had an amazing amount of flavor, wonderful service and people overall. That mango lasso drink was pretty good as well. Will definitely be back.

Excellent food, excellent staff, its a must visit location if your anywhere nearby.

We have enjoyed the dishes with the combo of spices that we are not too familiar with.a great tasting experience with knowledgeable staff helping guide us thru the menu

Really good Indian food (apart from the poppadoms). Expect fairly spicy hot, though. Our waiter was adequate but the speed of service was slower than we might have expected with only about 10 covers dining. We were fortunate to experience a warm summer evening and ate outside. Niagara on the Lake is a lovely town.

Our full comments are below,great food and staff Vegetarian options: We choose vegetarian food for both lunch and dinner The food at lunch was wonderful thanks to Nitten the owner guiding us thru the dishes. It was such a great experience we went back for dinner and enjoyed our experience all over again. We hope to be back before too long on our next trip to town

Excellent

The portion was good enough according to price and compared to in a tourist area. The food was fresh and tasty. We ordered chicken burrito and fish and chips one each and shared that among 4 persons and it was good enough.

Visited Aura Indian Restaurant. The food was. True Delicious . We enjoyed Chicken 65 , dahi puri,aloo chat. The chicken 65 was simply finger licking good

Great Staff, awesome ambience and yummy food!

Not authentic indian food. Price is expensive for the quality and quantity of the food. Service is very good tho.

Try the chicken 65

As an Indian, food is meh.

My new go-to spot in NOTL. If nothing else, go for the Pani Puri. It s killer! Vegetarian options: Great for vegetarian and vegan options. Food : 5/5 |

Amazingly good food, friendly service by genuinely nice staff.

Pleasant Atmosphere, Room for Improvement on Food On a sunny day, I visited this restaurant hoping for a cool respite from the heat. While the ambiance wasnt quite as cool as I expected, it was still comfortable. For starters, I tried the Roasted Peanut Delight. The name promised a lot, but unfortunately, the dish fell short. The flavors werent as satisfying as Id hoped, and the ingredients didnt seem well-combined. As a vegetarian, I found the main course options a bit limited. I opted for the Kadai Paneer, paneer were limited and there was very mild taste of curry, I was anticipating a bit stronger taste when it comes to Kadai. I also tried the Dabeli, the flavor was a big time miss, you can clearly identify that it was no where having a taste like the original one, it s definitely blend and of North Indian taste, considering the price, I wouldnt necessarily recommend it. On a positive note, the owner was very friendly and down-to-earth, which added to the overall experience. However, based solely on the food, it was an average experience for me.

Everything was just amazing! Ambience, food, and service! Must try when in NOTL!

There was a power cut when I was in Niagara on the Lake with my parents who do not eat Curry. We asked if they could make a salad that was not on the menu which they did and that was excellent. The power came on so I ordered the Samosa Chaat. WOW it was blinking awesome. I love curry but this dish I really enjoyed. Chef came out to say hi which was very nice. The service was excellent. Very nice staff all of them. Beautiful patio. Highly recommend.

Fantastic Indian food - Some of the best Indian cuisine we have had. The Dahi Puri was absolutely incredible! Prakriti was a wonderful server and had great recommendations. Thanks for a great meal!

Everyone was so nice and the food was fantastic

Overall: Would not recommend - drive away from the Niagara-on-the-Lake strip if seeking Indian food. Pros: - Good location, just off of Niagara-on-the-the Lake main street - Fairly clean and spacious atmosphere - Various lunch and dinner menu options Cons: - Very slow service, took almost an hour to get our appetizers - Subpar food - Expensive for street style food (but in line with Niagara on the Lake prices)

We had an amazing experience. The food was mouth-watering, succulent and bursting with flavours! Total value for money.

I went there to have dinner with my friends, the food was amazing,worth spending money. Staff is also very polite, helpful and vibe is so so nice. If you are going to niagara must visit this place. Food

Never been. Stop asking

Friendly staff but not knowledgeable of their menu. Took time to order and took another 40 min to get our food although place was not busy. I have eaten in many Indian restaurants and have to say for most part always loved butter chicken at this restaurant it was nothing like traditional dish, it lack flavor, creaminess and thickness of sauce. The rice and Nan was also substandard. The only time I leave a review is if the place is exceptionally good or totally dissapointing.

The Resturant is costly as compared to any other Resturant. The food was not good not authentic Indian . Long time to serve order. Not so happy welcome by owner and owner s daughter but the waitress where very polite and nice with all the customers.

Food good, very nice waiter, but chef decided to not arrive so our food was delayed by an hour. The owner did make up for it with some amazing curries!

Awesome food. Authentic and freshly prepared. Portions were big for me and my wife. We truly enjoyed the food

Great food! They make all the sauces for the individual dishes. Everything is done from scratch. So very tasty. Attentive friendly service! We will come back again and again!!! Please play Indian music outside as well as a inside.

I never thought Indian food would be this bland Small and overpriced portions. On top of that, 18% of Gratuity added to the bill Really?! Food

The worst Indian food I ever had!! No taste, samosa and naan were frozen. Food

Terrible food , quantity , taste and extremely expensive Wasn t worth the money for the quality and quantity of food there. Also food took a while to arrive. Wouldn t recommend anyone to go there Food

Dahipuri, dalkachori, dabeli, bhel this authentic Indian dishes are so good and tasty.

I took my 89-year-old grandmother out for dinner, hoping it would be a nostalgic journey through familiar flavors. Instead, she was deeply disappointed and has been silent since. Everything, except for the water, tasted off and was terribly unpleasant. It felt like the place had a negative energy; I d call it a black aura .

Ordered the Chicken Tikka Platter for $34 and was terribly disappointed. The food was both bland in taste and meager in quantity. A price tag this high demands food that provides an experience, and I only experienced underwhelming frustration. The chicken was bland and scanty, the naan was dry, the mango salad consisted of only a single sliver of mango amongst a paltry serving of onions and peppers, and the single measely samosa was pathetic. I cannot emphasize enough how upset I am with this experience. Goes to show that a good location cannot make up for an poor showing in food.

Great food and friendly staff. Everything prepared fresh. Worth a visit. Vegetarian options: Lots of options... Food : 5/5 |

The indian style food is so delicious and staff is also friendly and the ambience of restaurant is very good

We loved dining at Aura on the lake, Extremely friendly owner , staff , beautiful patio and Incredible food.

Vegetarian options: Nice Indian food Food

The attendee of the restaurant is so rude. He s the guy with bald head. Today me with my friends went their though his rudeness ruined our mood. Food : 1/5

I was not attended warmly. My attendee was so rude. Menu is over expensive and limited and my attendee said that i know all of you guys come here to use the washroomS Service : 1/5

Very Good quality

Not good restaurant. So rude.

Excellently cooked food. Resembling the actual essence of Indian cuisine. Loved it

Perfect service by Karen M, ambiance is nice and the food is absolutely amazing ,especially salmon loved it, thanks chef!!

It s such an amazing spot. Great patio which is dog friendly, amazing hosts and owners. The food was absolutely on point, flavours and portions both were solid. We re ordered both veg and non veg curries which were delicious and came with side of rice. The fresh breads were delectable. We got so busy with the amazing delicious food, we forgot the pictures at the beginning. Must visit if you like indian food. Such a gem.

Excellent Indian food delights with a symphony of spices, colors, and flavors. From creamy curries to aromatic biryanis, each dish is a culinary masterpiece. The balance of heat, sweetness, and tanginess creates a harmonious explosion on the palate. Indian cuisine is a feast for the senses that leaves a lasting impression of culinary excellence. it.

Amazing food and very friendly staff Vegetarian options: Dal makhani Food : 5/5 |

It was a very quiet place, The food was tasty, and the portion size was fair. A little bit expensive.

Amazing food and great customer service!!!

Excellent service and amazing food! The best naans Ive ever had. And their ras Malai tiramisu is addictingly good!

Really nice experience with the service given by Karen. and talking about the food it gives a good authentic touch to the indian cultural food and very great emphasis put on the dietary restrictions by mentioning vegan/vegetarian options on the menu as i look forward to it. Must try Indian place in Niagara-on-the-lake.

Be prepared to wait. Friday night and the place is dead. Table of 8 and it took 15 minutes to get drink orders. Another 20 for those to arrive. We have been here over an hour with no food. Bar tender is the waiter and uninvolved. This sucks and is horrible. Do not come. Too expensive for chicken and rice.

Danielle was a fabulous server for our party of 8. She directed us to excellent selections. For appetizers, the samosa Chaat and Dahi Puri were absolutely delicious. We also loved the kahdai Lamb, butter chicke, palak paneer and a few other dishes. The naan and Big head gewurztraminer were the finishing touches. It was a perfect meal. And Danielle was great! Vegetarian options: Several vegetarian options. Palak paneer. Chana masala. Dahi Puri

We were a party of 8. Our waitress Danielle was so awesome. She explained the menu and most popular items with sincere enthusiasm and was spot on. The owner/chef came over to our table and shared lovely conversation with us and gave us a fabulous wine recommendation that paired perfectly with the delicious Indian food and spices big plus it was a local wine. To sum it up, the food was excellent and the service was excellent! We had an wonderful dining experience.

This is a higher end Indian restaurant. The owner/chef takes pride in creating excellent authentic Indian food. Bear in mind I am not Indian. The prices matched - $28 for a main. We spent $115 for a dinner for two before tip Best Indian food Ive had.

Hi, Unfortunately I didnt like the Kadai Chicken ..... Great atmosphere and wonderful staff... Good luck !

The food is delicious. They got amazing Tiramisu Rasmalai dessert! This place has a nice ambience and vibe.

Amazing food!

Awesome place, authentic taste of food, great customer service.

Way over-priced dishes considering the small amount of food that lacked flavour. No raita or sauces provided considering ordering 5 dishes, had to ask separately for these items.

Our family had an amazing experience here! The food was absolutely incredible, everyone at the table couldn t get over the flavours. The owner served our table and was so helpful in setting us up for a great night out, as an added bonus he suggested a wine pairing for our meal which knocked it out of the park. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Great food and service

Excellent service and great menu. Gracious host and friendly staff. All the items ordered, especially the Butter chicken poutine and the Chicken Tikka were absolutely delicious. Looking forward to going back. Highly recommend. Parking: Excellent location in a beautiful, small tourist town.

The food is GREAT! You really must try this restaurant, we ordered Paneer masala and chicken tikka masala and they exceeded my expectation, very very tasty! Also the service is great! I highly recommend this place!

My husband and I had a wonderful meal here with exceptional service. The staff was so very friendly. The samosa chaat was incredible! A must try when in NOTL. We will definitely be back!

Incredible staff, amazing food full of flavour..very clean and welcoming. We will be back

Worst butter chicken I have ever taste. First and last

We stopped at the bar, I can t comment on the food as we came for drinks. The proprietor was extremely friendly and polite. Taught about some scotch history. And about the drinks we ordered. Overall a very great experience. Highly recommend!!

Wonderful. Authentic Indian experience we had there Dahi Puri it was fantastic! So fresh and crispy with that lovely Indian heat, I always love coming in here a little lunch and drink. They have a lovely mango beer that went so well with the spicy Indian flavors.

Exceptional food and very cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff and generous portions. Very happy we chose to visit while we were here.

For those looking for AUTHENTIC taste, please read on... Their main target is the Non-Indians Good Ambience and very friendly Server, Ruben. (Apologies in case of a spelling mistake). We had ordered Kadhai paneer, Rotis and Papdi Chaat. We were going to order another Vegetable but since we were not really happy with the first one, we just packed the Rotis and rice for take out. The Rotis were good, Papdi chat was good, but 8 puris for 18+Taxes, so consider the price tag here, if it is an important factor for you.) For the Kadhai Paneer, we were hugely disappointed. The gravy was very thin and watery, instead of the thick gravy that is expected of an authentic Kadhai Paneer. Now, one can just say that we use a different recipe, but then again, that is exactly what I am saying - that it is was not authentic style. This gravy is supposed to be thick because there are actual tutorials about how to make your Paneer Kadhai Gravy thicker if it is thin, that is, by adding cornflour/Peanuts/Cashews and so on, which I am sure, the Chef knows much better than myself. The Paneer was not as soft as it should be. A genuine taste and a generous serving is expected with this price Tag , $28+ Taxes. A very Clean and Hygienic place, so no such issues with that. Since this is a common issue with Indian restaurants, I thought I must give credit where it is due. On a lighter note, If we have to request to spice it up to match the standard, regular indian spice level, it would appear that the target clientele is actually someone else. Instead, there must be an option to say Please make it less spicy. Please take this as constructive feedback and suggestion! Basically, if you are a non-indian looking to try the Cuisine, go ahead! But if you want the authentic taste and spice, I would say there are better options!

Decent food at a reasonable price. Clearly marked vegan options. But we waited maybe 45 minutes for our food when there were maybe 3 other tables of customers there, so clearly not packed. Vegetarian options: Clearly marked vegan options.

We visited Niagara Falls, and then drove down to Niagara on the lake town. Its a beautiful town. Aura has an excellent fine dine setup, great food and amazing service. The potions are a bit less for the price you pay. However, we had a wonderful experience dining at Aura. Vegetarian options: Good options for vegetarians too

Today, I had the best samosa chaat ever in Canada

Everyone was lined up nearby at a pub so we happened upon Aura and I am so glad we did. We had a lovely waitress named Dee that was so sweet and attentive. My hubby had a craving for wings and I was in one of those Im not starving but need to eat something states so I ordered dessert and OMG it was DELICIOUS! Spring Roll Cheesecake - who knew?!

Great meal; such wonderful personal service; friendly knowledgeable people; felt like we were cared for - a home cooked meal. Yumm!

Fantastic beer selection and service. Stopped by for a quick bite while waiting for another place nearby, wound up staying here instead. Great Central location, wonderful service and great food. Will be back, thank you. Food

Excellent service and Food. Will be back. The people were amazing and the food was so good. We had the Naan bread and Samosa Chaat so very good. Highly recommend!!

Had a wonderful dinner with my friends , the food was flavourful delicious and great portions! Our server Dee was so sweet and welcoming , would definitely come back again! Yayyyyy

Smells amazing when you walk in. The food was delicious. The staff helped us as we were trying to kill some time since the border was closed. They also helped us in knowing how much food to buy (how much rice, how much naan, what was shareable). Can t wait to stop in again!

Wonderful food, great experience

Wonderful place! Stopped in for after dinner drink , had great beer & incredible appetizer. Next time well start here! Thanks for the friendly service.

Fantastic food and service! The chef is super friendly. We had the dahi puri and the paneer masala and both were incredible. Would definitely recommend.

2nd time here. Most amazing Indian food! I have eaten lots of Indian food, all over the place and there is nothing to compare to Aura On The Lake. The food is traditional, but they offer amazing and original dishes that you will never find anywhere else. Great service, great food!

The food was amazing, our waitress Danielle was fantastic!!!, she offered excellent advice based on the preference and constraints we communicated

I had a very nice evening with my friend at this restaurant and was excited to try it out as I had not been before. My friend loved her butter chicken but my saag lamb had hardly any meat in it. The bit I had taste nice but I can honestly say for the price I expected more than a spoon of lamb. Our server was very polite and attentive and said he would mention it to the chef. Sorry to say, I was somewhat disappointed really.

Wonderful service and great food nice to get out and have something different will defiantly be returning

Best restaurant in town hands down. Staff was so friendly and nice and food was delicious. Will be visiting here as much as possible.

A gem in NOTL. Authentic Indian cuisine.

The food is too over priced , portion size is less. There do exist very nice restaurants with great customer service and high quality food. Food

Very Spencer

Loved it, so good. Great food, great staff, great atmosphere perfect overall

Amazing food and service! Danielle was our server and was so lovely with great suggestions :)

Service was first rate. Food and desserts were amazing. Special exotic flavours. Will definitely be coming back. Definitely save room for the desserts.

Food was fantastic and the service was outstanding! Had a wonderful evening.

Great Indian restaurant. Attention to detail is noted in the food quality.