Pintu’s Indian Palace

"Pintu’s Palace is and always has been, the BEST Indian food served here in Western Mass. It is a staple restaurant to the community of West Springfield. Once you try it, you can’t get enough and crave the lunch buffet. The price is appropriate and during lunch it’s all you can eat for one price. That can’t be beat for the quality food you’ll have here. I go to many Indian food establishments in Boston and NYC and I compare every taste experience to here. The food is always fresh and full of flavor. The staff is great with replenishing the buffet as the food here goes quick and is great with making sure your water is always filled. Lunch time is very popular among business professionals and locals who love Pintu’s food. The Chicken Tikka Masala, Bhindi , Chana Masala, Pakora and Naan are my favorite go-to’s. The space features booth seating and a larger dining area for hosting events. Plenty of parking on site."

"Enjoyed a dinner here. Liked the lamb rogan josh but loved the achari chicken (must try). Staff were nice. The portion size was a little bit smaller than my typical experience at other places."

"We took a 40 min drive and went to this place for their lunch buffet. We had called few weeks earlier and it was 21$ but now it was 25$ . To be honest for 25$ , the food served wasn’t at all worth it. There was just pakoda and chicken tandoor for starter. Naan, plain Rice was like usual. Chicken butter curry was ok. Bhindi was so dry. The black eyed bean wasn’t good at all. The chole and mix veg gravy was a little good along with the kheer. We have had better food with much much options at this price. Wouldn’t recommend the buffet."

"The food was excellent and the staff friendly.I strongly recommend Pintu’s if you want high quality, delicious Indian food. I just wish if they can change the interior decor."

"I have to tell you, I have eaten in a lot of Indian restaurants--all over the country. (Not in India, lol). You remember I was a food critic in CA and was actually paid for my opinion. :) So when I say that Pintu's Indian Restaurant stands tall among them all, I am not exaggerating. The food is excellent, all made from scratch, highly refined and complex, and amazingly delicious. We had our favorites--Nav Ratan Korma, a delicious vegetarian concoction of nine veggies and pureed nuts in a memorable cream sauce, and Lamb Muglai Korma (I'm thinking Korma must mean vegetables), with tender chunks of lamb, simmered with nuts and raisins in a creamy curry sauce---to die for. And, of course, naan--this time a perfect roasted garlic naan, great for sopping up those cream sauces, so not one drop is wasted. Pintu Chawla, the owner, was gracious and friendly (I read some people said he is rude. I suspect they were the once initiating rudeness). It takes a lot to make a success of running restaurants these days--more than usual even. Pintu knows what he's doing. His staff is well managed. And, even the Indian music and comfy booths make the stay very pleasant. If there were tablecloths, china, and crystal, it would rival any five-star restaurant out there. But I give it five anyway for the reasons stated. This will be our new favorite for Indian food--which we absolutely love when it's done well."