My first time trying indian cuisine. food was good but the service was really good. Not the fastest but as I've heard from others the people they really want to give you a good expeirence so you judge their food honestly. My girlfriend does not like spicy food and since we were unfamiliar with the menu she ordered something that... more

Great! Great! Great! I love this Indian food. So much flavor, really good selection. Fantastic owners. Service and atmosphere isn't all that great, but the food is outstanding. I travel all over, and try indian periodically, its hard to compare to Shalimar. If you like Indian, or would like to try, you cannot go wrong with Shalimar. (True story. I... more

Completely satisfy my craving for HOT and Spicy. more

Indian food is my favorite type, and I was hoping to have my expectations exceeded here. Many of my friends had raved about this place and its food/service. The service was good the day I went but the food was only okay. I compared it to the Bollywood Grill in Andover, MA where I usually go and found Shalimar to... more

My boyfriend and I had been to other Indian restaurants, including some in England, and we were a little nervous when we came to Portsmouth about the quality of the Indian. We decided to try Shalimar India late one night after we'd spent all day moving. What a wonderful surprise! The spices were perfect -- better than many other Indian... more

Shalimar has been a consistent bit of heaven for me and my husband for over 5 years. The food is excellent, the servers come frequently with fresh water, etc., the room is cozy, the Indian music is "exotic" yet relaxing and the manager has a wonderful "tableside" manner. In spite of having a somewhat tender tummy when it comes to... more

Last night we had the most terrible experience at Shalimar India that we have ever had. While the previous dining experiences we had here were all favorable, every thing came apart on Friday. After a normal order period, we waited over an hour for our food, the lamb was ice cold, no water refills, no tea refills, no one inquiring... more

I actually travel 90 miles just to go to this fabulous Indian restaurant. This is one of the finest India cusines in the tri-state area. The decor is not extravagent, but it is comfortable. more

The Portsmouth area is not known for it's variety of ethnic food, especially Indian! This restaurant is a hidden gem among the usual New England offerings. The menu has many excellent choices. The manager, Gil, is very warm and gracious. The lunch special $5.95 includes your choice of entree with soup. Don't miss this wonderful place! more