Azitra

8411-101 Brier Creek Parkway, in Brier Creek Commons, Raleigh;

484-3939, www.azitra.us.

Cuisine: Indian.

Rating: 3 stars

Prices: $

Atmosphere: sleek, sparkling and modern.

Service: attentive and welcoming.

Recommended: Fish koliwada, shrimp malai kasa, bhindi masala, palak paneer, tandoori mixed grill.

Open: Lunch and dinner daily.

Reservations: accepted.

Other: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club; full bar (excellent wine list); smoking section; vegetarian-friendly; accommodates children.

The N&O's critic dines anonymously; the newspaper pays for all meals. We rank restaurants in five categories:

4 stars: Extraordinary.

3 stars: Excellent.

2 stars: Good.

1 star: Fair.

Zero stars: Poor

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This story was originally published February 10, 2006 at 4:10 AM with the headline "Azitra."