Pista House

Google Reviewer

Google

Mar 9, 2026

5

I recently tried the vegetarian food at Pista House and had a really good experience. The veg dishes were flavorful and well cooked. I especially liked the paneer curry and vegetable biryani—the spices were balanced and the aroma was amazing. The portion size was generous and the food tasted fresh. The restaurant has a casual and comfortable atmosphere, making it a nice place to enjoy Indian food with friends or family. The service was quick and the staff were friendly. Overall, the veg food was satisfying and authentic. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys Indian vegetarian cuisine. Rating: 4/5. And it was very good service and good response from front staff (Badri) he helped me a lot in deciding the dishes

Google Reviewer

Google

Feb 21, 2026

4

We tried Pottlam Biryani (prawns), Mutton Haleem and Mango Lassi. Pottlam biryani is an absolute lit 🔥. It may be too spicy for few. We loved it though. Haleem is not up to par. We had high expectations on Pistahouse Haleem and it’s avg.

Google Reviewer

Google

Jan 18, 2026

5

​I was impressed to see them launching the Potlam Biryani, especially with their commitment to sustainability. It comes beautifully packed in a biodegradable leaf, which doesn't just look great—it actually infuses the rice with a subtle, earthy aroma that plastic containers just can’t match. ​The chicken pieces were juicy and well-marinated that were just falling off the bone, making it so easy to eat without any fuss. The Potlam spice blend is bold and fiery, but the natural leaf packaging keeps the moisture locked in perfectly. A 5-star experience for both the palate and the planet!

Google Reviewer

Google

Nov 7, 2025

1

Unfortunately, indeed for anyone who moved to SD from the MidWest in the U.S., it's true, SD has just awfull Indian restaurants. After searching a lot in reddit and Google, seemed like this was a good place, worth a try. But, again, just fake reviews or by people without any authentic taste for good indian food. - The Chicken Lollipop we got was sooo freaking spicy, even though we have good indian-level spice tolerance, these guys are just adding spice with no sense. Felt like the chef's have themselves never tasted the food they are cooking. And, the chicken lollipop quality was miserable. - The lamb Biriyani we got was like chunks of rice sticking together, very unprofessional, almost blank taste, felt like the rice in the biriyani masala that they made in the morning they just kept in the microwave and reheated, and gave us with some lamb meat mixed. Believe me, the first time I cooked lamb biriyani watching YouTube videos was 100x better than this, seriously, no clue what the chef here is doing, almost zero quality control. It's soo sad, the Indian Food in San Diego is absolutely pathetic.

Google Reviewer

Google

Oct 19, 2025

4

First time visiting Pista House. I really enjoyed the cheese naan and the chicken pieces in the butter chicken; both were flavorful and cooked well. However, the butter chicken sauce itself was a bit too salty for my taste. On the plus side, I appreciated that rice came with the meal, unlike other Indian cafés in the area where it’s an extra charge to get rice with your meal. My hostess was very nice, she showed me where the spoons etc were and on my way out she gave me a bag for my leftover meals without me even asking. Overall, it was a good experience. It made me feel that there can be good customer service. 4 stars for the wonderful customer service.