Oh Calcutta

The food here was delicious. The most authentic Indian food I have eaten outside of india. Little pricey but worth it. I suggest you try the mango lassi

To start with am not sure if this place would be rated as $$, rather they should be $$$
That said, we went on a Friday evening, and like you’d expect outta any good restaurant (without reservation) we were made to wait for 25 odd mins, besides we were told that the table we were seated was available only for 20 mins, after which we’ll be seated elsewhere (in or outside was based on availability)
Hmmm, to finish a meal in an Indian restaurant in 20 mins, assuming we’ll be served at the 2^nd minute we were seated is rather a tough ask. We still took up the challenge despite our 3 year old who gets super pumped at the sight of a samosa.
I ordered a glass of Pinot Noir and began to enjoy the evening and had ordered samosas.
Soon after the ordering a plate of papads arrived for the table and then in a short while samosas followed. With all that wait we really did not want any disappointment and we weren’t.
The entrees (Kadhai Paneer Masala and Malai Kofta) were quite well made.
Mrs. Meena takes active part in greeting the guests and also gets instant feedbacks from customers on their experience which I personally found sweet.
Although this place is definitely pricey than most others, it does (just touch) better in quality in comparison with other restaurants of the same kind.

Would recommend to all. This is my local and the best Indian you will get in Auckland.

Good Food, nice indian uniform and I didn’t pay so I don’t know the price: P

I have been to Oh Calcutta once and I really enjoyed it! Located near the bottom of Parnell rise, Oh Calcutta is tucked away next to Movenpick ice cream and ASB bank.
For dinner my friend and I had the chicken tikka masala and the chicken shajahani as out mains, a lamb dish as our entre and two lovely glasses of Chardonnay to top off the evening. The food was fantastic and the service was great.
With both indoor and outdoor seating there is something perfect for every season of the year. Inside is quite traditional which is nice to feel like you’re experiencing the culture.
I have been to quite a few Indian restaurants in my time and I feel for the price that you’re paying this is quite expensive for what it is. However it was incredibly delicious and the service was great so I guess they can justify it that way.

A high end Indian restaurant based in the heart of posh Parnell. I have eaten here twice and been very impressed with the food on both occasions. While Little India and Nite Spice do very good curry, this place is just a notch above them in terms of quality. There’s lots of vegetarian options too which keeps my other half happy. There’s a good atmosphere in the restaurant and it’s quite lively on the weekends. The staff are very professional and they make sure all your needs are taken care of. The last time I was there, I got a chicken balti which was just right — not too spicy. Granted it’s a little dearer than its rivals but when you taste the food, you realise it’s worth it. I haven’t been to Oh Calcutta in a while and just remembering the rich flavours makes me want to get my ass down to Parnell tonight for a good curry!

If you have managed to find a really good Indian takeaway shop, the food at Oh Culcutta might not blow your mind. It is good, it is very good, but there are so many cheap Indian places which produce delicious curries. I actually find it difficult to be a conisuer of Indian food, there are so many strong flavours that it can be hard to discern between different ingredients, and in my case, to really know the difference between a good curry and a really good curry. So I am willing to concede that the food at Oh Culcutta is superiour to your local takeaway shop and that I am too unsophisticated to tell. The restaurant is definitely nice, elegantly presented, good service, we had to wait a while for the food but not beyond reason.

If you’re planning a large group night out with lots of vegetarians in your group, this place is the winner! There’s something for everyone. Our international friends always come back here every visit — they rate the saag paneer as the best in the world!
It’s also fun to watch the chef make the naans in the tandoor oven.
Great for groups. Probably wouldn’t otherwise come here.

Widely regarded as the best Indian restaurant this side of… well India probably. This place is regularly voted one of Auckland’s best restaurants, and for good reason. Oh Calcutta serves good ol’ fashioned curries like nowhere else I’ve tried. No bright red Tikka Masala’s and sloppy Kormas in this joint
Everything about this place makes it great. The service is always impeccable, the seats are comfortable and the food consistently delightful. The only bad thing is that I can never choose what on the menu I want to eat. It all looks just too delicious. Recommended dishes include the Sweet Chilli Chicken and the Chicken Sajahani (another way I rate Indian restaurants is by the quality of meat they use and Oh Calcutta always use tender pieces of white meat – never chewy or gristly).
Honestly can’t rate this place high enough. The semi-​high prices are completely worth it to get such a great, unique dining experience.

Oh Calcutta, in trendy Parnell village, has been voted the best Indian restaurant in New Zealand in the past and, although it’s the only one I tried, I could well believe it. The food really is superb (I know it’s tame, but the butter chicken is divine), with plenty of interesting dishes on the menu to tempt you. The wine list is great too, but that’s to be expected in New Zealand. Great service, good value, extremely pleasant setting –all in all, a great night out.

This is a fantastic Indian set in Parnell Village in Auckland. We were staying in this area and were craving a good curry, someone reccommended this to us and I was pleased they did as now its in my top 3 Indians I have ever had. The restaurant itsself was very busy and we had to wait a short while for a table, but it was worth the wait. Its decorated quite contemporary and the staff are dressed sophisticated, but the food is traditional all the way. Everything tasted fresh and was extremely tasty, they have all the usual suspects of drinks and the price was no more than what you would pay in Engalnd.