Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar - Raleigh

Lime and Lemon Restaurant Delivers Excellence in Indian Cuisine. Nestled in the heart of Raleigh, Lime and Lemon Restaurant is a culinary gem that offers an extraordinary dining experience for lovers of Indian cuisine.
From the moment you step through the door, you are greeted by the tantalizing aromas of spices and the warm ambiance that sets the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey. Lime and Lemon's commitment to excellence shines through in every aspect of the dining experience.
The menu is a treasure trove of traditional Indian dishes, each meticulously crafted with care and attention to detail.
From classic favorites to innovative creations, there is something to delight every palate. But it's not just the food that sets Lime and Lemon apart; it's also the impeccable service and hospitality that leave a lasting impression.
From the friendly and attentive staff to the welcoming atmosphere, every aspect of the dining experience is designed to make guests feel valued and appreciated. In addition to its delicious food and warm hospitality, Lime and Lemon also offers a stylish and comfortable dining environment that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a gathering of friends and family. Don't forget to try the Mango Mojito.

We go here very often and mostly come out satisfied.
The quality of the food has been inconsistent but some dishes are still worth mentioning. For the appetizers chicken sukka and lamb chops are a great choice, could be heavy on spices but has very rich flavors, but are more on the spicier side so request spice levels as per preference, paneer sukka if you are vegetarian- similar masala is used in the chicken, and also try their baby corn pepper fry - loved these flavors.
I also like their chicken lollipop dish but did not order it this time. For the main course we always pick Dal makhani.
Their mango lime chicken has some sweet and spicy flavors and can be a good tropical entree.
We also ordered egg curry which is a very standard curry and the taste was also mediocre.
I would order chettinad curry if I want to eat something more spicy and Navratna Korma is absolutely delicious for the milder curry cravings.
They do have some special biryanis that are authentic to the southern parts of India and must certainly give it one try.
Do not order cahaptis here as they tend to serve frozen chapatis but the naans are good so I’d recommend that. They serve wine and also have a good cocktails menu.
We enjoyed their jaljeera soda this time as we were trying to stay sober this particular night. Parking can be messy.
Their parking lots fill up too soon.
You may have to do street side parking or in the NC State deck (free on weekends) I would definitely visit again.
The staff is very kind and friendly.

We had a great time at Lime & Lemon.
I made a reservation for my wife's birthday on a Friday night.
Our server, Valen, was amazing.
It was our first visit and he was very patient and accommodating.
We are vegan and he answered questions we had very well. We ordered the Chilli Garlic Mushroom to start and it was my favorite dish.
It was crispy, spicy, sweet, and savory.
We ordered mild heat but it was spicy enough for us. We also ordered the Indian Mule mocktail and it was delicious! It's so nice to have a well made drink that is non-alcoholic.
The mango and jalapeno addition to a Moscow mule went really well with the ginger. For our mains we ordered the Tofu Vindaloo, Masala Dosa, and Dal Tadka.
While the Vindaloo and Tadka were delicious, the Masala Dosa stole the show.
It was crispy and chewy, perfect for dipping.
The masala inside was well spiced. We ordered way too much food.
This was enough for 4-6 people.
But, we took leftovers home. My wife loved her birthday dinner and it was thanks to the wonderful service from Valen and delicious food! Can't wait to go back.