We were excited to visit Tabla, expecting a fine dining experience but unfortunately, it fell short. The service felt rushed and our waiter didn’t take the time to explain the menu for those unfamiliar with the dishes. We had hoped the food would make up for it but it was even more disappointing. To top it off, the meal came with a hefty price tag that didn’t feel justified. Unless there are significant improvements, I wouldn’t recommend it.

Back in 2018, I had an incredible meal at Tabla, and it left such a lasting impression on me that when I returned to Atlanta in 2025, I was excited to go back. However, to my disappointment, the food just didn’t live up to my memories. I’m not sure if there was a change in management or what, but everything seemed to lack both flavor and quality.

Given the restaurant’s recent rise in popularity on social media, I had high expectations, but unfortunately, the food fell flat. We ordered saag paneer, tandoori chicken, and their signature goat dish, but none of them had the depth of flavor I remembered. For a place marketed as high-end Indian dining, the experience was underwhelming—the taste and quality reminded me more of generic, low-tier Indian restaurants. I guess I fell for the hype.

I genuinely don’t understand why some YouTubers are hyping up Tabla in Midtown Atlanta—after dining here, I can’t help but think those might be paid reviews.

We ordered 1 Lamb Biryani, 1 Chicken Achari, and 1 Garlic Naan, and the entire experience was underwhelming.

First off, the Lamb Biryani was the smallest portion I have ever received in any Indian restaurant, and at $26, it felt like a complete rip-off. Not only was the portion tiny, but the flavors were also nothing to rave about.

Then came the Chicken Achari, priced at $16, and it had just three small slices of chicken. I mean, seriously? For that price, I expected a reasonable serving, not something that looked like a sampler plate.

And lastly, the Garlic Naan—how is it $7? It’s just naan with garlic on top, yet they’re charging like it’s a gourmet dish.

Overall, the food wasn’t very tasty, the portions were disappointingly small, and the prices were absolutely not justified. I’ve eaten at plenty of Indian restaurants, and this is by far one of the most overpriced and underwhelming experiences I’ve had. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Great experience. The lunch thali was delicious, with decently sized portions. We also tried the Jodphuri pakoras which were savory and cooked to perfection. Service was top notch—we had several servers catering to our needs timely. The gajar halwa dessert was decadent and authentic.

Highly recommend this Tabla location. Parking is convenient with garage next door and the staff helps you get it validated for free.

The food, the smells are SO Amazing, exceptional and memorable. We went on a perfect Sunday brunch with perfect weather seated outdoors. I’ve gone back numerous times thereafter, only question was the Tandoori Vegetable sides… thought it would be more roasted than swimming in white wet gravy. Still tasty but not what I expected tandoori. Not the cheapest parking with validation, but Midtown is midtown.