flavors that stay

menu

Honest Recipes

For those who love the freedom to choose, our à la carte menu offers specialties and traditional dishes reimagined with creativity. On Sundays, we offer a curated menu experience designed for family lunches or gatherings with friends, guided by our passion. Both options focus on carefully selected ingredients and attention to detail, creating a complete gastronomic journey.

signature plates

Haleem (Ask for Today’s Special)

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A hearty, slow-cooked blend of lentils, wheat, and meat prepared fresh daily. Please ask your server for today’s available option.

Nihari (Ask for Today’s Special)

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Slow-cooked meat simmered for hours in a rich, spiced gravy prepared fresh daily with the chef’s choice of goat or beef.

Tawa Keema (Ask for Today’s Special)

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Traditional minced meat cooked on a flat griddle with onions and aromatic spices served fresh daily with the chef’s choice of goat or beef.

Paya (Ask for Today’s Special)

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Slow-cooked goat trotters simmered in a flavorful, spicy gravy served fresh daily. Please ask your server for today’s option.

signature dishes. classic roots.

Every item on our menu reflects decades of tradition — recipes passed down, refined through experience, and thoughtfully adapted for today’s palate. From bold, aromatic curries to delicate tandoori finishes, our dishes are crafted to honor heritage while welcoming every kind of guest — whether it’s your first taste or a family favorite.

Two bowls of creamy Indian mixed vegetable curry garnished with cilantro and cream, served with white rice.
Rich Indian vegetable curry topped with fresh cilantro and cream, accompanied by steamed white rice.

catering

Exceptional food

Whether you're hosting a wedding, corporate gathering, or private celebration, our catering brings the warmth of Indian hospitality straight to your table. From full-service spreads to curated menus, Amrit Palace delivers flavor, style, and care — wherever the occasion takes you.

Elegant wedding buffet featuring colorful dishes, decorative fruit carvings, white blossom trees, and a server arranging food.
A beautifully presented wedding buffet with artistic fruit displays, fresh dishes, floral décor, and professional catering service.

Buffet Displays

Elegant and abundant buffet setups that showcase our dishes beautifully while making service smooth and efficient.

Catering staff member pouring sauce over steaming food at a live buffet station while holding a plated serving.
Fresh food being prepared and served at an interactive live buffet station.

Professional Service Team

Our experienced staff provides courteous, attentive service so your event runs seamlessly.

Chef wearing an apron and gloves serving freshly prepared food from a heated buffet station in an elegant event venue.
A professional chef prepares and serves hot food at a beautifully arranged catered buffet.

Years of Experience

Decades of catering knowledge and event expertise to ensure a stress- free, memorable experience for you and your guests.

Banquet

Riwayat offers a stunning banquet venue designed for weddings, corporate gatherings, private events, fundraisers, and large celebrations.

With customizable menus, live chef stations, and a service team dedicated to delivering flawless experiences, Riwayat brings luxury, tradition, and flavor together — creating moments your guests will remember.

Fresh mixed salad platters with cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and decorative flowers at a catered buffet.
A colorful salad buffet featuring fresh vegetables, herbs, and elegant decorative garnishes.
Row of stainless steel chafing dishes filled with rice, curries, and hot food at an elegant Indian buffet.
A professionally arranged Indian buffet featuring polished chafing dishes and freshly prepared hot meals.
Elegant wedding reception venue with tall floral centerpieces, hanging white flowers, candlelit tables, and purple ambient lighting.
A luxurious wedding reception setup featuring dramatic floral décor, candlelight, and elegant purple illumination.

A Legacy of Flavor, Hospitality & Family

Riwayat is a dream brought to life by three brothers,

Mian Awais Javed, Uzair Javed, and Adil Javed

Inspired and guided by the foundation built by their father, What began as a family passion for authentic Pakistani cuisine has grown into a modern, upscale dining and banquet experience built on tradition, craftsmanship, and hospitality.

Muhammad Javed

What began as a family passion for authentic Pakistani cuisine has grown into a modern, upscale dining and banquet experience built on tradition, craftsmanship, and hospitality.

For over a decade, the Javed family has proudly served communities through their commitment to quality food and exceptional service. With their newest vision, Riwayat, the brothers set out to elevate South Asian dining in Connecticut, blending rich, traditional flavors with refined plating, elegant ambiance, and unforgettable hospitality.

our story

Growing up in a family of restaurateurs, the Javed brothers learned early that food is more than a meal, it is culture, celebration, and connection. Their father, Muhammad Javed, instilled in them the values of hard work, honesty, and generous hospitality.

That legacy continues in every detail at Riwayat.
From the carefully sourced ingredients to the custom-designed interiors, every part of Riwayat reflects the family’s commitment to excellence and their desire to bring something new, refreshing, and unforgettable to the Connecticut dining scene.

Overhead black-and-white illustration of people sharing food and drinks around a dining table.
Friends and family enjoying a shared dining experience with food, drinks, and conversation.
Overhead black-and-white illustration of people sharing food and drinks around a dining table.
Friends and family enjoying a shared dining experience with food, drinks, and conversation.
Overhead black-and-white illustration of people sharing food and drinks around a dining table.
Friends and family enjoying a shared dining experience with food, drinks, and conversation.

Google

Always so delicious. The staff is incredible and attentive. My favorite restaurant in Ocala.

Yelp

The restaurant is very clean, food is amazing and servers very attentive. You will not regret eating here.

Reddit

I had some of the best Indian food around… Tandoori Chicken, Rogan Josh and samosa chaat — everything was incredible.

Google

Inassumong on the outside, GORGEOUS on the inside. I was dining alone and it was just stellar.

Google

Inassumong on the outside, GORGEOUS on the inside. I was dining alone and it was just stellar.

Aerial view of a large restaurant or event venue surrounded by a busy parking lot, roadway, and autumn trees.
An elevated view of a spacious restaurant and event venue with ample parking and convenient roadside access.

Call Us to Reserve Your Table

Our friendly staff is ready to assist you with your table reservation. Call us during business hours for immediate booking.

Reservation Hotline

+1 (860) 356-7505

237 New Britain Road, Berlin, CT 06037

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM