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Veda - Modern Indian Bistro, Philadelphia, PA

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

4.5
4.5
1009 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Romantic
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Innovative
*If you require more seats, please visit our website to make a reservation.

Opentable Diner's Choice Award 2023 recipient

Veda is an Indian Restaurant in the heart of Philadelphia, serving Indian cuisine with a modern outlook. Our focus is on delighting our guests with the perfect balance of culture and flavor in our food, combined with our warm hospitality. Visit Veda for decadent Indian cuisine combining all aspects of fine dining. We are currently offering Indoor Dining as well as delivery and takeout via Toast Takeout. We also utilize Caviar, DoorDash, GrubHub, and UberEats etc.
We also host private parties and large buy-outs! Please call the restaurant directly for all inquiries.

Note-
*Bottles of wine/champagne brought from outside will incur a corkage fee of $25 per bottle and a cake cutting fee of $20.
*We don't seat any bookings until the complete party arrives.
*We don't accept contactless payments.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian, Pakistani
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (267) 519-2001
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vipul Bhasin
  • Catering
    Veda provides delivery to the Philadelphia region and all deliveries in Center City are free! We provide everything from drop-off catering to full-service throughout the duration of your event. Interested in placing your order or learning more about our catering menu? Email our Catering and Events Manager directly at brazil.crasto@vedaphilly.com
  • Private party facilities
    We offer semi-private events in our raised stage space with a swooping privacy curtain for those intimate dinners of 10-12 guests. We also host large parties to companies and families looking for the next spot for their corporate celebration, or even wedding reception!. Interested in learning more? Email directly to brazil.crasto@vedaphilly.com
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    Located on Chestnut Street between 19th and 20th Street.
  • Parking details
    There is a parking lot available next to the restaurant, however it is privately owned and operated and we do not offer parking validation. There is also metered parking on Chestnut Street.
  • Public transit
    If you are traveling by public transit we are easily accessible at the 19th Street Trolley station (Trolley Lines 10, 11, 13, 34, 36) or just blocks from the City Hall station (Broad Street Line, Market Frankford Line).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,009 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Veda - Modern Indian Bistro offers a delightful fusion of traditional Indian flavors with a contemporary twist. Guests praise the "delicious food," "phenomenal service," and "chic, relaxed ambiance." The extensive menu caters to various dietary preferences with standout dishes like "spinach chaat" and creative cocktails. Perfect for date nights or special occasions.

1,009 Reviews
  1. Susan VIP

    Philadelphia33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I have eaten at Veda 3 times. The food is consistent and i like the ambiance, location and think it's priced correctly. Last night the service was poor. By the fourth time I asked for our check I was irritated. It wasn't even crowded. We had to request rice and a yogurt dish that we ordered 2x after everything else came out . Just sloppy on their part.
    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on March 3, 2025
    Dear Susan, Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your honest feedback. We’re glad you enjoy our food, ambiance, and pricing, but we sincerely apologize for the poor service you experienced during your last visit. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be addressing this with our team to ensure better attentiveness and efficiency moving forward. We truly appreciate your patience and hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide the seamless experience you deserve.

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  2. Chatina

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal our waiter excellent service!
    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you for your fantastic review!

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  3. Matthew

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The brunch buffet was very good. They just need a bigger bowl of the salad.
    Veda - Modern Indian BistroResponded on February 24, 2025
    Thank you for your fantastic review! We will surely consider your feedback.

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  4. Priyadarshini

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Veda was great! We went as part of Restaurant Week and loved the menu! The branzino was very fresh and loved the Drums of Heaven! Service was great!

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  5. GeetaA

    Washington DC2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 4, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very poor quality. If you are looking for good Indian food, do not come here. It was flavourless and lacked the spicy, aromatic quality of Indian food. Portion sizes were also very small. The rasmalai tres leches cake was a disappointment. It was served in a cup (?!) and there was not even a trace of rasmalai. Not sure why it was named that. Service was good.

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  6. MadhuS

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Impressed with the personalized service provided by manager Brazil and our server Mark. Highly recommend. Will visit again!

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  7. MichaelM

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great and attentive server(s). Lots of menu choices - especially for it being restaurant week. Restaurant lived up to our high expectations.

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  8. PritiI

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was impressed by the delicious food and cozy ambiance. However, the background music was a bit too loud not pleasant, which made it difficult to carry on a conversation with my family. Despite this, the food and atmosphere were both excellent, and I would recommend the restaurant with the suggestion of turning down the music volume a notch. Overall, a great spot for a meal, and I look forward to returning!

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  9. JohnG

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Tasty food, not overly spicy, creative kitchen, pleasant staff.

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  10. DarleneO

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little disappointed with Restaurant Week menu - because I enjoyed the lunch offering much better in the fall CCRW. The bass curry dish was to die for, but the black bean and rice dish was not exciting. The naan of course was wonderful. We got the garlic nann. The desert was very good. Overall, the $20 lunch was an excellent value. Plenty for vegetarians.

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FAQs

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 519-2001.

Veda - Modern Indian Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 1009 OpenTable diners.

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 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

1920 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on Chestnut Street between 19th and 20th Street.
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian, Pakistani
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a parking lot available next to the restaurant, however it is privately owned and operated and we do not offer parking validation. There is also metered parking on Chestnut Street.
  • Public transit
    If you are traveling by public transit we are easily accessible at the 19th Street Trolley station (Trolley Lines 10, 11, 13, 34, 36) or just blocks from the City Hall station (Broad Street Line, Market Frankford Line).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Vipul Bhasin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (267) 519-2001
  • Catering
    Veda provides delivery to the Philadelphia region and all deliveries in Center City are free! We provide everything from drop-off catering to full-service throughout the duration of your event. Interested in placing your order or learning more about our catering menu? Email our Catering and Events Manager directly at brazil.crasto@vedaphilly.com
  • Private party facilities
    We offer semi-private events in our raised stage space with a swooping privacy curtain for those intimate dinners of 10-12 guests. We also host large parties to companies and families looking for the next spot for their corporate celebration, or even wedding reception!. Interested in learning more? Email directly to brazil.crasto@vedaphilly.com
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