Pista House Indian Cuisine

Finally tried these guys and wish we did sooner, since we live close by. Food tastes great (though I'm not an expert in Indian cuisine). Chicken breast chunks in our dishes were soft and fresh. The rice was fluffy. The curry was savory. The spices were heavy hitting. The yogurt sauce tasted fresh. But most impressive is the portion sizes for what we paid. We left feeling pretty satisfied.

We recently visited Pista House in Reston for their Indian buffet, and unfortunately, it was a mixed experience. The cost is quite high — about $28 per person for the buffet. For that price, we expected better service and hospitality. The food itself was fine. The chicken tikka appetizer was flavorful, and the chicken biryani was very well made. The saag paneer tasted good too. And I must say, the double ka meetha dessert was absolutely awesome — definitely the highlight of the meal. However, the service really ruined the experience for us. Even though it’s a buffet, many items were being served by staff, and the server attending our table had a very unpleasant attitude. She was giving only one small piece of chicken or snacks at a time, dropping food on the table and even onto other pl

The food was above average Indian in the area, waitress was very friendly and attentive. Food portion is generous and price is more than reasonable, interior is clean and pleasantly quiet. We will definitely go back when we crave for Indian food.

Before entering the restaurant, keep these three things in mind: 1) Have an antacid. 2) Have a nausea medicine. 3) Have a mask. The service is incredibly slow, and it’s a nightmare for North, East, and West Indian customers. They had three curries, but he gave them one spoon at a time. The paneer fitters were oily and made of vegetables, and the cutlet was dry. The biryani had large pieces of tomato and potatoes. Note: I also noticed that the head of the tomato was served, which is a sign of poor food quality. Trust me! Please avoid this restaurant at any cost

Nothing too crazy. The food was okay rice portions were tiny, and inside was dark. We ordered bunch of things.