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Aarzu DR - Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro, Freehold, NJ

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

4.8
4.8
1322 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in Historic Downtown Freehold, Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro presents an exceptional upscale dining experience.
Modern Indian cuisine is making rapid strides. Today, it has moved beyond the realms of fusion gourmet. At Aarzu, we are taking the Indian cuisine out of the butter chicken and curry circle. The focus is on taste, texture and presentation. While the cooking method remains the same, our recipes involve diverse elements and unique food pairings with presentation being the focal point. After all, we do eat with our eyes first! Our innovative menu also brings to light the regional culinary diversity of India.
The décor, lighting, colors, art and even the serving platters in Aarzu are designed to complement the food to create the complete experience for the guest.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 333-0933
  • Website
    http://www.aarzu.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Shetty
  • Catering
    We have a sister company called IndieGala Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options and a Banquet Hall, perfect for any occasion.
  • Location
    30 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728
  • Neighborhood
    Freehold
  • Parking details
    (Market Yard Parking Lot) Ample free parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant, Also Available - Street parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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What 1,322 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Best Overall

  • Monmouth

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro offers an "outstanding" dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "excellent" service. Known for its "creative menu" and "beautiful presentation," the restaurant is a favorite for both casual and special occasions. Guests rave about the "best tasting Indian food" and its inviting ambiance. Highly recommended!

1,322 Reviews

  1. Lauren

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Service was excellent and ambiance was perfect for a date night! Can’t wait to go again.

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  2. Michael

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! The staff and food were excellent! Will definitely be back!

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  3. Shail

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome food & presentation. We went there last year for Valentines too. It’s simply exceptional. Service & management this time was a bit chaotic. We were on time for our 800 pm reservation but could get seated only at 8:30 pm. Delicious 8 course meal but it started for us at 9:15 and then subsequent courses got delayed. We finished dinner by 11:30 pm…wayyyy too late than expected Last year (2024) things moved much more smoothly. If you have time and in no rush then this place is worth it. Bit pricey but then you don’t go out for a fancy dinner every day 🙂

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  4. Jeff

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience. The staff are very knowledgeable about the food and presented all meals with a smile. We had the Chef's tasting for Valentine's Day and was blown away with all courses. The food was high quality and well cooked, the variety of food was well done and the flavors were terrific. It felt like we were at a Michelin rated restaurant. What a treat! It was our first time dining here and we will certainly be back again.

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  5. Kenneth

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience. Service was great and the food was a tasting sensation

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  6. Mike

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service were spectacular. We can’t wait to go back!

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  7. John

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Aarzu since it opened 8 years ago. Highly recommend!

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  8. Rocio

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always! The service is top notch. It’s my favorite place to dine with friends.

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  9. Evie

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It had been a little too long since I've been back to Aarzu, but as I told a friend this morning, the place is still firing on all cylinders! I had two friends with me who have been hearing me rave about the restaurant for the last few years and they were completely blown away (as I knew they would be)! We ordered a large selection of small plate as well as a couple of entrees and I can honestly say that every one of them was a hit.

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  10. Kathleen

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was absolutely delicious. Eggplant Chaat was outstanding. The served was knowledgeable and pleasant . We sat in a back room which was a good deal less noisy than the main dining area.

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FAQs

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 333-0933.

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1322 OpenTable diners.

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

30 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Freehold
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    (Market Yard Parking Lot) Ample free parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant, Also Available - Street parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Shetty
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.aarzu.com/
  • Phone number
    (732) 333-0933
  • Catering
    We have a sister company called IndieGala Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options and a Banquet Hall, perfect for any occasion.
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