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Aarzu DR - Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro, Freehold, NJ

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

4.8
4.8
1329 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located in Historic Downtown Freehold, Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro presents an exceptional upscale dining experience.
Modern Indian cuisine is making rapid strides. Today, it has moved beyond the realms of fusion gourmet. At Aarzu, we are taking the Indian cuisine out of the butter chicken and curry circle. The focus is on taste, texture and presentation. While the cooking method remains the same, our recipes involve diverse elements and unique food pairings with presentation being the focal point. After all, we do eat with our eyes first! Our innovative menu also brings to light the regional culinary diversity of India.
The décor, lighting, colors, art and even the serving platters in Aarzu are designed to complement the food to create the complete experience for the guest.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00–21:15 Sun 16:00–20:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:00–21:15
  • Phone number
    (732) 333-0933
  • Website
    http://www.aarzu.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Shetty
  • Catering
    We have a sister company called IndieGala Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options and a Banquet Hall, perfect for any occasion.
  • Location
    30 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728
  • Area
    Freehold
  • Parking details
    (Market Yard Parking Lot) Ample free parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant, Also Available - Street parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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What 1,329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Monmouth

    Best Overall

  • Monmouth

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro delights diners with "flavorful food" and "amazing presentation" while providing a "wonderful experience" overall. Frequent menu changes and creative takes on traditional recipes keep visits interesting. Known for "excellent service" and "great ambiance," it's a favorite for "special occasions" and casual outings alike.

1,329 Reviews

  1. Gerardo

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good experience. Food was superb, ambiance and service. We will definitely come back.

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  2. Nili

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend - flavorful food friendly staff, great ambiance, great presentation.

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  3. Andy

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the samosa , naan , butter chicken, cashew chicken. Everything was tasty and flavorful. The cashew chicken was in a velvety cream sauce infused with cashews. The food excellent overall. Presentation was very nice as well. Service was so so not good but just ok. I waited 10 minutes for waiter to come over so I could order more rice for my delicious food. I would definitely recommend this place!! The food is amazing

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  4. Kate

    Tahoe

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10 as usual. Food is absolutely incredible!

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  5. Lynn

    VIP

    New York City

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aarzu is a favorite of ours. The food is always excellent. Today we had salmon curry and tandoori shrimp. Both superb. Great service too. See you soon Aarzu!

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  6. Lauren

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Service was excellent and ambiance was perfect for a date night! Can’t wait to go again.

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  7. Michael

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! The staff and food were excellent! Will definitely be back!

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  8. Shail

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome food & presentation. We went there last year for Valentines too. It’s simply exceptional. Service & management this time was a bit chaotic. We were on time for our 800 pm reservation but could get seated only at 8:30 pm. Delicious 8 course meal but it started for us at 9:15 and then subsequent courses got delayed. We finished dinner by 11:30 pm…wayyyy too late than expected Last year (2024) things moved much more smoothly. If you have time and in no rush then this place is worth it. Bit pricey but then you don’t go out for a fancy dinner every day 🙂

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  9. Vin

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AARZU keeps getting better. This Indian bistro with interesting and clever “fusion takes” on traditional recipes was terrific last night with their seven course valentines tasting dinner. Recommend highly next year. It was completely sold out this year and expect that it will be again and again in the years to come!

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  10. Zoe

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food, presentation. All outstanding and atmosphere as well. We can’t say enough. We’ve been there twice for Valentine’s Day and we couldn’t have made a better choice. We highly recommend it and we look forward to visiting their new restaurant in Asbury

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FAQs

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 333-0933.

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1329 OpenTable diners.

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 36 times today

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Google Map for Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

30 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

  • Area
    Freehold
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00–21:15 Sun 16:00–20:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:00–21:15
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    (Market Yard Parking Lot) Ample free parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant, Also Available - Street parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Shetty
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.aarzu.com/
  • Phone number
    (732) 333-0933
  • Catering
    We have a sister company called IndieGala Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options and a Banquet Hall, perfect for any occasion.
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