Mantra India

4.5

359 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Dog-friendly
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

Welcome to Mantra India, a Fine dining Indian Restaurant and Bar in the heart of Mountain View. The ambiance of the restaurant is designed to be comfortable and contemporary. With a team of experienced chefs and managers, the Mantra India team is dedicated to customer service and have an innate passion for the restaurant business.

At Mantra India we serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Our chefs are trained and well versed with North Indian Mughalai cuisine, and Punjabi traditional village style cooking. To compliment the classy ambiance and exotic foods, we also boast of an exceptional selection of cocktails, beers, fine wine, and traditional Indian beverages.

At Mantra India, we use natural, organic and fresh ingredients in our cooking. We source our vegetables and other ingredients locally through the local farmers network in and around Bay Area.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 960-1000
Website
http://mantraindiausa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sanmukh Singh
Catering
We do full service catering for all occasions. We have services for Pick up, delivery or live onsite cooking. Please visit our website for more details. www.mantraindiausa.com
Private party facilities
A relaxing, warm and receptive atmosphere that is perfect for couples, families and large groups, makes Mantra India the perfect choice for very occasion. Come, discover the Mantra for a delightful dining experience!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (650) 960-1000

Location
288 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Cross street
West Dana Street
Parking details
 Parking Garage: We recommend the four story parking lot, Behind the restaurant at Left side (wild cherry lane) or Dana Street and Bryant Street. Parking Lot: Behind the restaurant at Right side of Dana Street and Bryant corner. street parking: There are lots of surrounding parking available. There are more parking lots on Hope Street
Entertainment
Instrumental and relaxing music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Terlato, Pinot Grigio, Friuli Colli Orientali, Friuli, Italy$15.00
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$45.00
Ruffino, Pinot Grigio, "Lumina", Venezia Giulia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy$9.00
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$29.00
Benziger Family Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, California$9.00
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$29.00
Meiomi, Rosé, Sonoma-Monterey-Santa Barbara Counties, California$9.00
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$29.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California$12.00
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$40.00
Au Contraire, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California$12.00
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$35.00

Red Wine

Listed from milder to stronger

Rodney Strong, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California$12.00
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$35.00
Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah, Napa Valley, California$75.00
- Bottle$75.00
Clos du Bois, Merlot, "Sonoma Reserve", Alexander Valley, California$9.00
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$29.00
Primus, Red, "The Blend", Colchagua Valley, Central Valley, Chile$11.00
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$35.00
Z Alexander Brown, Cabernet Sauvignon, "Uncaged", California$10.00
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$29.00
Rodney Strong, Zinfandel, "Knotty Vines", California$11.00
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$35.00
Robert Mondavi Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$17.00
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$49.00
Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California$17.00
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$49.00
Hess Collection, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, California$69.00
- Bottle$69.00
Joseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$95.00
- Bottle$95.00
Opus One, Napa Valley, California$299.00
- Bottle$299.00
Joseph Phelps, Red, "Insignia", Napa Valley, California$299.00
- Bottle$299.00

Draft Beers

Hefeweizen, Widmer Brothers, Portland, Oregon$5.99
Sierra Neveda, Pale Ale$5.99
Heineken, Holland$5.99
IPA Lagunitas$5.99

Bottle Beers

Corona, Mexico$5.99
Newcastle, Brown Ale, England$5.99
Heineken, Holland$5.99
Taj Mahal, India$5.99
Blue Moon, Wheat Ale, Belgium$5.99
Fat Tire, Amber Ale, New Belgium$5.99

Hand Crafted Cocktails

Jalapeno Basil Gin and Tonic$15.00
Jalapino, Basil, Gin, Cucumber, Tonic Water
Mantra Bramble$15.00
Gin, Lemon, St. germain elder flower liquor, creme de mure
Honey Bee Smash$15.00
Strawberry, Basil, Vodka, Lemon, Honey
Blood & Sand$15.00
Laphroaig 10 year scotch, sweet vermouth, orange juice, cherry herring liquor, orange twist
Cadillac Margarita$18.00
Sauze blue 100% agave, Grand Marnier, Fresh Lime, Agave Syrup
Mai-Tai$12.00
Malibu coco rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, orgeat, orange curacao, float of Myers's rum
Banana Lychee Martini$15.00
Tito's vodka, lychee puree, creme de banana, dry vermouth
Side Car$15.00
Courvoisier cognac, cointreau, lemon, sugar Rim
Black Manhattan$15.00
Verma, Woodford RSV, Angostura, orange twist
Easy Breezy$10.00
Grape fruit vodka, orange juice, cranberry juice, soda
Sazerac$15.00
Bourbon/Rye, Absinthe, green Chartreuse, Simple syrup, bitters, lemon twist

Non-Alcoholic

Tea$2.99
Traditional Indian tea made with milk, cardamom and spices
Chass$2.99
Buttermilk mix with cumin seed powder and salt
Sparking Water$2.99
S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
Mango Lassi$4.99
Mango flavored classic yogurt drink
The Amelia$7.99
El Corazon Fruit puree, lemonade, sprite and blueberry
The Mango Mantra$7.99
Sugar syrup, fresh mint and mango

Cognac

Courvoisier, Cognac, VS, France$10.00
Courvoisier, Cognac, VSOP, France$14.00
Hennessy, Cognac, VS, France$14.00
Rémy Martin, Cognac, VS, Petite Champagne, France$10.00
Rémy Martin, Cognac, VSOP, Petite Champagne, France$17.00

Gin

Beefeater, Gin, London Dry, London, England$9.00
Bombay, Gin, London Dry, England$9.00
Bombay Sapphire, Gin, London Dry, England$11.00
Tanqueray, Gin, London Dry, Great Britain$9.00
Hendrick's, Gin, Scotland$9.00

Irish Whiskey

Bushmills, Irish Whiskey, Ireland$9.00
Jameson, Irish Whiskey, Ireland$10.00
Jameson, Irish Whiskey, "Limited Reserve", 18 Year, Ireland$18.00

Scotch

Chivas Regal, Scotch, Blended, 12 Year, Scotland$11.00
Chivas Regal, Scotch, Blended, 18 Year, Scotland$17.00
Glenfiddich, Scotch, Single Malt, Speyside, 12 Year, Scotland$12.00
Glenfiddich, Scotch, Single Malt, Speyside, 15 Year, Scotland$15.00
Johnnie Walker, Scotch, Blended, "Black Label", Scotland$11.00
Johnnie Walker, Scotch, Blended, "Blue Label", Scotland$25.00
Johnnie Walker, Scotch, Blended, "Gold Label", Scotland$14.00
Johnnie Walker, Scotch, Blended, "Red Label", Scotland$11.00
Johnnie Walker, Scotch, Vatted Malt, "Green Label", Scotland$11.00
Macallan Scotch, 12 Year, Single Malt, Scotland$12.00
Macallan Scotch, 18 Year, Single Malt, Scotland$22.00
Laphroaig, Scotch, Single Malt, Islay, 10 Year, Scotland$10.00
Laphroaig, Scotch, Single Malt, "Quarter Cask", Islay, Scotland$11.00
Talisker, Scotch, Single Malt, Isle of Skye, 10 Year, Scotland$11.00
The Glenlivet, Scotch, Single Malt, Speyside, 12 Year, Scotland$12.00
The Glenlivet, Scotch, Single Malt, Speyside, 18 Year, Scotland$18.00
The Glenlivet, Scotch, Single Malt, "Nàdurra", Speyside, 16 Year, Scotland$15.00

Other Spirits

Jägermeister$10.00
Clase Azul, Mezcal, Mexico$28.00

Rum

Appleton Estate, Rum, Jamaica, 12 Year$8.00
Bacardi, Rum, Gold, Puerto Rico$8.00
Captain Morgan, Rum, Spiced, Puerto Rico$8.00
Cruzan, Rum, Aged, "Light", St. Croix, Virgin Islands$7.00
Malibu, Rum, Coconut, Barbados$8.00
Myers's, Rum, Dark, Jamaica$8.00

Tequila

Patrón, Tequila, Silver, Mexico$11.00
Patrón, Tequila, Reposado, Mexico$11.00
Don Julio, Tequila, Añejo, "1942", Mexico$23.00
Patrón, Tequila, Añejo, Mexico$11.00

Vodka

Absolut, Vodka, Sweden$9.00
Absolut Citron, Vodka, Sweden$9.00
Belvedere, Vodka, Poland$12.00
Grey Goose, Vodka, France$14.00
Ketel One, Vodka, Holland$12.00
Tito's Vodka, Texas$10.00
Chopin, Vodka, "Black", Poland$12.00

Whiskey

Baker's, Bourbon, "Small Batch", 7 Year, Kentucky$11.00
Bulleit, Bourbon$9.00
Bulleit, Bourbon, Rye, Kentucky$11.00
Jim Beam, Bourbon, "White Label", Kentucky$9.00
Knob Creek, Bourbon, "Small Batch", 9 Year, Kentucky$11.00
Maker's Mark, Bourbon, Kentucky$11.00
Maker's Mark, Bourbon, "46", Kentucky$12.00
Woodford Rsv. Bourbon$12.00
Woodford Rye Bourbon$12.00
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7$8.00
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey$8.00

What 359 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 recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Good for groups
Peninsula
Healthy
Peninsula
Hot spot
Peninsula
Great for outdoor dining
Peninsula
Good for special occasions
Peninsula
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mantra India offers an exceptional dining experience with its "great selection" of North Indian-Punjabi dishes, including unique twists. The lunch buffet is "yummy" and offers excellent value, praised for its variety and reasonable pricing. The staff, notably Romaldo, provide "great service" and attentive care, ensuring an enjoyable visit.

359 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a good time with our large group (16 people), food and drinks were good and so was the staff.
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Shail
San Francisco
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food as always. The team is attentive and we always have enjoyed our meals at Mantra.
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Rajiv
San Francisco
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great weekday buffet that is tasty and has a wonderful selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian North Indian dishes.
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J
Jaydeep
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Buffet for $20 M-F and $25 S & S is excellent. Food variety is plentiful. You get appetizers, veg and non-veg entrees, tea, and dessert. Great value.
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K Rajesh
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great Reunion lunch ! Service was great food catered to all tastes. Service was attentive and polite. Kids lunch was discounted!
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Sanjeev
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lunch Buffet is yummy! Looking forward to the opening of the Pleasanton location.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great Buffett lots of options reasonable pricing.
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Puli
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. Typical North Indian-Punjabi food with a couple of unique twists. Good for a try and return visit.
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LocalVoyager
San Francisco
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mantra has never disappointed us- the food, service and the attention of the staff is great. Romaldo and others in the service staff are to be commended. Always enjoy being at Mantra
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed their Mother’s Day lunch buffet. Great selection of salads, appetizers, vegetarian and non-veg dishes. Suggest coming by noon as it gets really busy after that.
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FAQs

Mantra India does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Mantra India also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 960-1000.

Mantra India is rated 4.5 stars by 359 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

288 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Additional information

Cross street
West Dana Street
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
 Parking Garage: We recommend the four story parking lot, Behind the restaurant at Left side (wild cherry lane) or Dana Street and Bryant Street. Parking Lot: Behind the restaurant at Right side of Dana Street and Bryant corner. street parking: There are lots of surrounding parking available. There are more parking lots on Hope Street
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sanmukh Singh
Entertainment
Instrumental and relaxing music
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://mantraindiausa.com/
Phone number
(650) 960-1000
Catering
We do full service catering for all occasions. We have services for Pick up, delivery or live onsite cooking. Please visit our website for more details. www.mantraindiausa.com
Private party facilities
A relaxing, warm and receptive atmosphere that is perfect for couples, families and large groups, makes Mantra India the perfect choice for very occasion. Come, discover the Mantra for a delightful dining experience!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (650) 960-1000

Mantra India

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Sparkling Wines & Champagne

Mionetto, Brut, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$8.00

Saint-Hilaire, Brut Rosé, Crémant de Limoux, Languedoc, France$9.00

Mumm Napa, Brut, "Prestige", Napa Valley, California$8.00

Moët & Chandon, "Impérial", Champagne, France$59.00

Sweet Wine

Saint M, Riesling, Pfalz, Germany$9.00

Bartenura, Moscato d'Asti, Kosher, Piedmont, Italy$9.00

White Wine

Terlato, Pinot Grigio, Friuli Colli Orientali, Friuli, Italy$15.00

Ruffino, Pinot Grigio, "Lumina", Venezia Giulia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy$9.00

Benziger Family Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, California$9.00

Meiomi, Rosé, Sonoma-Monterey-Santa Barbara Counties, California$9.00

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California$12.00

Au Contraire, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California$12.00

Red Wine

Rodney Strong, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California$12.00

Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah, Napa Valley, California$75.00

Clos du Bois, Merlot, "Sonoma Reserve", Alexander Valley, California$9.00

Primus, Red, "The Blend", Colchagua Valley, Central Valley, Chile$11.00

Z Alexander Brown, Cabernet Sauvignon, "Uncaged", California$10.00

Rodney Strong, Zinfandel, "Knotty Vines", California$11.00

Robert Mondavi Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$17.00

Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California$17.00

Hess Collection, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, California$69.00

Joseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$95.00

Opus One, Napa Valley, California$299.00

Joseph Phelps, Red, "Insignia", Napa Valley, California$299.00

Draft Beers

Hefeweizen, Widmer Brothers, Portland, Oregon$5.99

Sierra Neveda, Pale Ale$5.99

Heineken, Holland$5.99

IPA Lagunitas$5.99

Bottle Beers

Corona, Mexico$5.99

Newcastle, Brown Ale, England$5.99

Heineken, Holland$5.99

Taj Mahal, India$5.99

Blue Moon, Wheat Ale, Belgium$5.99

Fat Tire, Amber Ale, New Belgium$5.99

Hand Crafted Cocktails

Jalapeno Basil Gin and Tonic$15.00

Mantra Bramble$15.00

Honey Bee Smash$15.00

Blood & Sand$15.00

Cadillac Margarita$18.00

Mai-Tai$12.00

Banana Lychee Martini$15.00

Side Car$15.00

Black Manhattan$15.00

Easy Breezy$10.00

Sazerac$15.00

Non-Alcoholic

Tea$2.99

Chass$2.99

Sparking Water$2.99

Mango Lassi$4.99

The Amelia$7.99

The Mango Mantra$7.99

Cognac

Courvoisier, Cognac, VS, France$10.00

Courvoisier, Cognac, VSOP, France$14.00

Hennessy, Cognac, VS, France$14.00

Rémy Martin, Cognac, VS, Petite Champagne, France$10.00

Rémy Martin, Cognac, VSOP, Petite Champagne, France$17.00

Gin

Beefeater, Gin, London Dry, London, England$9.00

Bombay, Gin, London Dry, England$9.00

Bombay Sapphire, Gin, London Dry, England$11.00

Tanqueray, Gin, London Dry, Great Britain$9.00

Hendrick's, Gin, Scotland$9.00

Irish Whiskey

Bushmills, Irish Whiskey, Ireland$9.00

Jameson, Irish Whiskey, Ireland$10.00

Jameson, Irish Whiskey, "Limited Reserve", 18 Year, Ireland$18.00