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If you’re seeking a refined yet welcoming Modern Indian dining experience in La Grange, IL, Kama Bistro stands out as a culinary gem that masterfully blends traditional Indian flavors with contemporary flair. Nestled at 9 LaGrange Rd, this stylish bistro invites guests to indulge in a thoughtfully curated menu where each dish bursts with vibrant aromas and rich, nuanced spices.
The menu at Kama Bistro is a celebration of India’s diverse culinary heritage, elevated with inventive twists that excite the palate. Start your meal with enticing appetizers like the Paneer Lemon Tadka—a luminous balance of creamy and citrus notes—or the crispy, spiced Veggie Samosas, each bite delivering a perfect harmony of texture and flavor. Fans of tacos will be delighted by the unique Indian-inspired offerings such as Lamb Tacos and the Steak Tacos Barbacoa, richly marinated and complemented by hand-crafted roasted tomato salsa and subtle coconut sauces.
For main courses, the Malai Kofta is a must-try—velvety potato and paneer dumplings drenched in a luscious cashew tomato sauce that feels indulgent yet comforting. The Cornish Hen Butter Masala is another highlight; its succulent, tandoori-grilled hen paired with a buttery, mildly spiced makhani sauce creates an irresistible combination. Whether you crave the fiery zest of Lamb Vindaloo or the deeply savory Lamb Chop Masala, hvert dish radiates authenticity and expert craftsmanship.
Don’t miss Kama Bistro’s creative cocktail offerings, including the refreshing Spanish Gin & Tonic and the exotically spiced Pineapple Cardamom Martini, each a perfect complement to the meal. The dessert menu is equally captivating: the Nutella Naan reimagines traditional tandoori bread with a decadent, nutty twist, while classics like Gulab Jamun and Ras Malai deliver authentic sweetness with elegant sophistication.
The atmosphere at Kama Bistro is warm and approachable yet polished, ideal for everything from intimate birthday celebrations to casual dinners with friends. Repeat guests praise the attentive and knowledgeable service that anticipates dietary needs—like accommodating vegan, gluten-free, and nut-allergy requirements with ease—making every visit feel thoroughly personalized and safe.
As one satisfied customer, Kevin Ford, shared: "The food and service are outstanding, especially for my daughter’s nut allergy and vegan, gluten-free diet. Every trip is a pleasure and the staff’s care makes it a special experience." Meanwhile, Tim Patterson highlights the elevated quality: "This place was more elevated than other local Indian locations, and the server’s recommendations really enhanced our meal."
Whether you are craving the depth of classic Indian flavors or intrigued by modern innovations that honor tradition while pushing boundaries, Kama Bistro offers a richly satisfying and elevated dining journey that leaves a lasting impression.
My family goes a few times a year, it is not close. My daughter nas a nut allergy and is vegan and gluten free. She has so many options there. The food and service are outstanding. I made a reservation for my daughters birthday and said it was for a birthday. We told the server right away of her nut allergy and vegan and gluten free. The food was outstanding. Near the end the server came and knew it was for a birthday. She guessed it was my daughter. Knowing the food limits she recommended the coconut milk rice pudding with brulee and would not add the nuts for her birthday dessert. That was impressive. My daughter LOVED it. We will be back. So many workers said goodnight and thank you as we left. If you have not been here, you don't know what you are missing. I just pulled up the receipt I was texted. Unfortunately it does not have my servers name, or I would share it. She was outstanding
My wife and I tried this place because we like Indian food and have tried several of the other local Indian spots. This place was more elevated than other local Indian locations. The server gave great recommendations and there was a handful of specials that day. We got the Chicken Lemon Tadka as an appetizer and it was just the right mix of creamy lemon flavor with the chicken, the sauce was incredible. The Lamb Chop Masala was delicious and I found putting the whole lamb chops in the dish really elevated it from your typical masala. You could taste the flavor from the grill on the lamb chop while also getting to taste the savory masala sauce. Next we had the Tiger Prawns Molly and at first the presentation blew us away but it was another one where the flavor won the day. This dish we were looking at and when our waitress recommended it to us we had to have it and was not disappointed. Naan was light and fluffy. The drink and cocktail menu looks incredible. My wife's drink was refreshing and a good combination of ingredients. The indoor atmosphere is elegant and I love the bar decor. Price for this Indian food is higher than other local places but as someone who cares about value I can tell you that this place gives you elevated Indian dishes that reasonably match the elevated price. And you get a large serving with your entree, so I say this place is well worth the price. I would definitely recommend going here. Get the mild spice if you aren't that into spicy food. If you can take jalapeno/habanero level spice go medium. If you want maximum spice they have dishes here with California reaper, and other extremely spicy dishes. We got medium spice on the lamb chop masala and mild spice on the Tiger Prawns Molly and both turned out with a little bit of heat but I think it was just right.
We celebrated my girlfriend's birthday and it was such a wonderful time. Everything was delicious and perfect. I parked at the deck in downtown Lagrange and just a block of walk to the restaurant. This is my second time here and both time was amazing. Service was excellent and non stop water refill and asking us if everything was good. We love the good food and wonderful service and it's so beautiful inside too. 10/10 for sure!
Absolutely outstanding experience at Kama Bistro. The food was exceptional — the Chilean sea bass was perfectly cooked, the mixed lamb was full of flavor, and the desserts were the perfect finish to an already incredible meal. Our server, Anna, truly elevated the night. She knew the menu inside out, guided us through the options, and every one of her recommendations was spot on. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended.
We got several things: -chicken lemon tadka (this was really delicious! the cream lemon sauce was the star of this appetizer) -grilled paneer (this appetizer was good but really really spicy) -chicken tandoori grill (my best dish here; the chicken was so juicy and tender; i'm really impressed) -lamb tikka masala (curry tastes really good) -saag (i personally love saag but this was really disappointing; has an off-taste) -eggplant (this was a fun dish) -regulat naan & garlic naan (these are eh; i've had way better)
Food was good overall. We ordered Paneer Tikka and Prime Ribeye Tikka as our appetizers, and Mixed Chicken Grill as the main course. The ribeye app was good (unique taste and good twist on ribeye), but little too much fat for my taste, and not enough meat— besides only 4 small slices given for $30, each slice was 25-33% fat— not worth it IMO. The naan was great, tasted really fresh and soft. We came out here for my fiancée’s birthday and we were excited to eat here as it was our first time, but the one thing that slightly threw off the night was that one of the drinks was not to our liking, it was super sweet so we sent the drink back but the server returned with it because management sent it back and said they can only take half off—Odd response IMO. I am not one to waste food or drinks—if the drink is okay, I will still try to finish it, but after taking a second sip I knew it was just too sweet and I would be unable to finish it. IMO management should be able to take back items that were not consumed (especially at bit of finer dining establishments), 2 managers even came by to pick up dirty dishes or give water, and neither times asked how things were going or mention the full drink that sat on side of the table the whole night. Aside from that our server, Laura, was actually great and we did enjoy the food. Paneer Tikka—8.0, with chutney 8.5 Ribeye Tikka App—7.5 Mixed Chicken Grill—9.0 Naan—9.0 Some Berry Cocktail—0.0
After hearing a lot of praise about this place, we went there to try it out. It sure did live up to its expectations! We tried a wide variety of items on the menu and nothing disappointed. Worth checking it out if you like Indian cuisine. PS- I did really like their take on some of the cocktails.