Sona Restaurant

I have liven in India and can truly tell you that this is authentic Indian cuisine. I find the taste much higher than any Indian restaurants in Northern Virginia or Washington, D.C. This is the best Indian food you will find anywhere within 75 miles. Try it and you will see that the food here is way above others in flavor.

The service was amazing and somehow the food was even better! I'm not sure I've ever felt so full while also not feeling like I've got a heavy stomach. The ingredients were all so fresh you could actually taste it! Definitely recommend this amazing restaurant for everyone!

This place was an amazing find! Came here to try it out their food. Apparently, the chef changes the menu depending on what's fresh, which is very exciting!

During my meal, the chef approached me and found out my meal wasn't spicy enough and offered me additions to make my meal more spicy without charging me extra. I've never had a chef do that before.

I included a picture of their garlic cauliflower, which was delicious. I forgot to take a picture of my Chicken Korma before devouring it with garlic naan...sorry. It was very tasty, though. I 10/10 would eat here again if I wasn't here from out of town.

What a beautiful little place where personal service is paramount! The chef came out and took our order and was so accommodating for my 2yr old to try her 1st Indian cuisine. She really enjoyed it. I loved it too :)

Absolutely the best Indian Restaurant in Winchester! I've tried them all and Shiv the owner makes all his dishes fresh from scratch! The herbs and spices were like no other, in fact it was quite intoxicating. Contrary to popular belief, eating Indian food actually lowers my blood sugar and helps with the arthritic inflammation.

First time at Sona. The chef came out and greeted us. Talked with us about his cooking and what dishes we liked. He suggested he make us a couple plates of his choosing and See what we think. They were both very good! Good food, good service, we will definitely be back!

Sona is the best place to get Indian food. Especially if you don’t know what you want or are experienced with ordering Indian food. Just tell the owner (Shiv) to take care of you and your expectations will be exceeded.

Some of the best food I have ever had, some of the best Indian food, and just an amazing place. Go!!!

Food, atmosphere, service and "entertainment" by Chef Shiv are wonderful. We celebrated hubby's last dinner in the States before his adventure vacation to New Zealand here. I am normally NOT a big fan of Indian cuisine, but I love everything that Shiv has served me over the years! Dinner and drinks were GREAT! (And Shiv is ALWAYS entertaining!) If you have not been in recently, TRY IT OUT!

Every time I've dined here, the food has been phenomenal, the chef has chatted with our table and makes special recommendations, and the atmosphere has been so cozy! Sometimes tears will come to our eyes because the food is so good and he can really bring the spice (if that's what you order)! I'm moving away from Winchester and this is one of the few little gems I'm going to genuinely miss.

This was such a wonderful and intimate experience. A nice personal discussion with the owner and chef regarding what is being served. The food was absolutely spectacular. Flavor out here can be hard to come by out here but this food was bold and seasoned in the very best way. I will 100% be coming back.

This place is spectacular. Such great service the good is the best I've had. So authentic. Great taste, large quantity, and the chef makes you feel special and right at home. I could not have asked for a better meal or evening out. Will definitely come back and recommend to everyone.

Highly recommend Sona! The owner is a self-taught and a passionate chef. You can taste the goodness and love put into the food. The location was also kept very clean. We were welcomed wholeheartedly. Thank you for the amazing experience!

The best food in town. Hands down. Shiv is an absolutely amazing human being and chef. We’re treated like family every time we walk through the doors here.

Drove an hour from WV to try Sona. Well worth it. Chef Shiv was very cordial and served me an off-the-menu delicious meal! Top Indian cuisine to be sure

My fiancee and I reserved a table for yesterday evening. We had a wonderful time. The restaurant itself was extremely clean and had a wonderful atmosphere. As we sat down, the executive chef came over and introduced himself with some recommendations from the menu. We ordered an appetizer, two meals and the naan. Our first experience here was sincere, delicious and we left extremely happy. We will definitely be back.

This restaurant is amazing! Definitely some of the most authentic Indian food I've had on the East coast! The chef/owner came out to our table, and created dishes for us to share based off of our likes. He came back out and we had great conversation. His wife also held my baby for a few minutes so I could eat! This is the kind of place I'll go back to each time I visit Winchester, and recommend to others when they visit the area as well!

A pleasant experience for a casual dinner. Authentic Indian cuisine, spiced to preference. Excellent Masala, Pork, Naan, & Chai Tea, and dessert was yummy! Mr. Chef came to the dining floor, praised from all directions; what a pleasure!
Highly recommend. Similar authenticity and atmosphere as Guadalajara Taqueria, another local recommendation!

We LOVE Indian food and were looking for another Indian restaurant near by. We tried Sona for the first time last night and it was EXCELLENT!! The food, the service, the decor, the atmosphere were fabulous. The owner/chef and his wife greeted us and made us feel very welcome. The food was so good, we ordered more to take home and eat tonight. We HIGHLY recommend Sona Restaurant and will be back!

Just ate here, and the chef cooked a special vegan curry for me. He was very pleasant and a fantastic chef. A level 6 spice was just right to excite the taste without burning the lips. The staff were kind and helpful, and the atmosphere is cozy. Nice place for adults.