Samrat Indian Restaurant FAQ

Samrat serves authentic Indian cuisine with dishes inspired by different parts of India, including curries, biryanis, tandoori specialities, naan and vegetarian dishes.

Samrat Indian Restaurant is open every day from 13:00 to 23:00.

Yes. Samrat is open every day from 13:00 to 23:00.

Yes. Samrat offers dine-in service and takeaway/pickup. You can also use the restaurant’s online ordering page to place a pickup order.

Yes. With opening hours from 13:00 to 23:00 daily, Samrat welcomes guests for lunch, dinner and meals in between.

Samrat’s dining room is peaceful and cosy, with a relaxed atmosphere designed to make guests feel at home.

Yes. Samrat’s menu draws on northern, central and southern Indian culinary traditions, including tandoori dishes, curries, biryanis, vindaloo and vegetarian food.

Samrat focuses on traditional Indian flavours, with dishes such as tandoori specialities, curries, biryanis, naan, vindaloo and korma-style dishes available across the menu.

Yes. Samrat’s dining room is air-conditioned for guest comfort.

Yes. Samrat’s terrace is open every day. Terrace table availability may vary, so contact the restaurant if outdoor seating is important to your visit.

Yes. The terrace is open every day. Specific terrace table availability can vary.

Yes. The menu includes meat, seafood and a wide vegetarian and vegan selection, halal options on request, and the option to request milder preparation, giving groups several ways to accommodate different preferences.

The menu includes fixed menus, starters, lamb and chicken curries, tandoori grill dishes, king prawn and fish dishes, biryanis, egg curry dishes, vegetarian dishes, sides, breads, rice and desserts.

Yes. The Samrat Special non-vegetarian set menu is for two people and combines soup, papadum, tandoori chicken, a curry of your choice, dal, mixed vegetables, pilau rice, salad and dessert.

Several curry sections are served with rice. Fish curry dishes are served with rice or naan, and vegetarian main dishes are served with rice, while vegetarian side dishes are not. Check the individual item description when ordering.

Yes. Several vegetarian dishes are offered in both side-dish and main-dish portions, including paneer, lentil, potato and mixed-vegetable dishes.

The menu includes naan, garlic naan, cheese naan, keema naan, roti, paratha, pilau rice, zira rice, mushroom rice and other accompaniments.

Desserts include mango ice cream, vanilla ice cream, pistachio ice cream, kulfi, kheer, gulab jamun, rasmalai and rasgulla.

Yes. Chicken Tikka Masala is on the menu.

Yes. Butter Chicken is on the menu.

The menu lists Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Tandoori, Lamb Chops Tandoori, Tandoori Mix Grill, Tandoori Prawn, Fish Tikka Tandoori, Kebab Tandoori and Paneer Tikka Tandoori.

Chicken Tikka Biryani, Lamb Biryani, Vegetable Biryani and King Prawn Biryani are available. Biryanis are served with raita.

Yes. Samrat serves Vegetable Biryani.

Yes. The menu includes lamb curries, lamb biryani, lamb chops tandoori and other lamb-based dishes.

Yes. The menu includes Shahi Paneer, Paneer Masala, Saag Paneer and Paneer Tikka Tandoori.

Yes. The menu includes Egg Curry and Egg Aloo Curry.

Yes. The menu includes king prawn curries, Tandoori Prawn, fish curries, Fish Tikka Masala, Fish Dhansak and Fish Tikka Tandoori.

Yes. Samrat serves plain naan and several variations, including garlic naan, cheese naan, keema naan and other filled naan breads.

Yes. Samrat offers a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan Indian dishes. If you have a specific dietary requirement, please mention it when ordering.

The menu includes Shahi Paneer, Paneer Masala, Saag Paneer, Dal Tarka, Aloo Gobi, Channa Masala, Mixed Veg Masala and Vegetable Biryani, as well as vegetarian starters and sides.

Yes, a wide vegan selection is available. Please ask the team which dishes currently meet your vegan requirements.

Yes. Authentic dishes can be prepared on a milder base for guests who prefer less heat. Ask when ordering or speak with the team.

The menu includes mild options such as Chicken Kurma, and dishes can be prepared on a milder base on request. Tell the team your preferred spice level when ordering.

Yes. The menu includes Chicken Vindaloo, Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Madras, Lamb Madras and Mixed Veg Madras for guests who enjoy hotter flavours.

Yes. Halal options are available on request. Let the restaurant know when you reserve or order so the team can help with the available halal choices.

Yes. Halal options are available on request, so tell the restaurant your halal preference when you reserve or place your order.

Yes. The drink menu includes wine, beer, spirits, aperitifs and liqueurs.

Yes. The drink menu lists Cobra and Kingfisher Indian beer, along with Heineken.

Yes. The drink menu includes an alcohol-free beer option.

Yes. The drink menu includes sweet lassi, salted lassi and mango lassi.

The menu includes mineral water, cola, Fanta, Sprite, tonic, juices, lassi, tea and coffee.

The drink menu includes house wine, rosé, white and red wines, plus a prosecco option.

Yes. You can choose from several teas and coffees, including black tea, Indian tea, mint tea, coffee, espresso and cappuccino.

Use the reservation page on Samrat’s website and select the Reserve option to start your booking.

Yes. Samrat has a dedicated online reservation page.

Yes. Samrat is open daily from 13:00 to 23:00, covering both lunch and dinner. Reservation times depend on availability in the booking system.

Yes. Halal options are available on request and dishes can be prepared milder, so it is helpful to mention your preferences when reserving or ordering.

Yes. Samrat has an online ordering system for takeaway/pickup orders.

Pickup is available from 13:00.

The online order menu includes fixed menus, starters, lamb and chicken curries, tandoori dishes, king prawn and fish dishes, biryanis, vegetarian dishes, sides, desserts and drinks. You can also view the takeaway menu.

Yes. The online ordering menu includes a drinks category alongside the food menu.

Yes. The online ordering page includes login and registration options for customers.

Yes. Pickup orders can be placed in advance by phone or email, so the restaurant can prepare them for collection.

Yes. Takeaway orders can be placed in advance by phone on 020-624-6033, and the restaurant will prepare them for collection.

Yes. You can send your takeaway order in advance to info@samratrestaurant.nl.

Samrat Indian Restaurant is at Bethaniendwarsstraat 17, 1012 CB Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Yes. Samrat is in the heart of Amsterdam, close to Dam Square, Nieuwmarkt and Amsterdam Central Station.

Yes. Samrat is easy to reach on foot from Amsterdam Central Station.

Yes. The restaurant is a short walk from Dam Square in central Amsterdam.

Yes. Nieuwmarkt is just around the corner from the restaurant.

Yes, wheelchair-accessible seating is available. For entrance, toilet or other accessibility requirements, please contact the restaurant before visiting.

You can call Samrat on 020-624-6033.

You can email the restaurant at info@samratrestaurant.nl.

Yes. There is a contact form on the website, as well as phone and email contact options.