Best Indian Restaurants in Washington DC | Authentic Flavors & Dining

Herbivore Indian Cuisine

Daru

Urbane venue for imaginative Indian fare. Chic hub with a patio & a neighborhood vibe dishing up creative Indian curry dishes, plus cocktails.

VEGZ

Plant-based Indian fare in modest digs. Compact, low-key eatery preparing vegetarian & vegan Indian staples including curries & dosas.

Masala Story

Casual place for Indian grub. Unfussy, easygoing operation serving traditional Indian cuisine plus beer & wine.

Masala Street Eatery

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Dakshin

Inventive Indian bites in bi-level space. Indian street food with a twist in a moody bi-level setup with cushions to sit on while eating.

Karma Modern Indian

Modern Indian fare in sleek surrounds. High concept takes on Indian classics & creative drinks in dramatic space with a stadium kitchen.

Rania

Glamorous venue for creative Indian fare. High-concept Indian cuisine presented in an opulent, chandelier-lit setting with a romantic vibe.

RASA

Chic spot for flavor-packed Indian food. Customized bowls of deeply-flavored Indian fare in stylish surrounds, plus beer, wine & gin/tonics.

Rasika West End

Modern Indian cuisine in a stylish space. Polished restaurant & lounge serving contemporary Indian food, wine & cocktails.

Bombay Street Food

Trendy Indian & Indo-Chinese eatery-bar. Street eats & classic dishes of Indian & Indo-Chinese origin with beer & wine in hip quarters.

Pappe

Warm, airy stop for Indian cooking. Cozy, colorful Indian eatery featuring samosas, curry & veggie dishes plus cocktails & wine.

Himalayan Doko

Indian & Pakistani cuisine with buffets. The menu includes tandoori specialties, biryani & kebabs, plus lunch & dinner buffet options.

Bindaas

Hub for Indian street food & drinks. Updated takes on Indian street food like samosas, kebabs & snacks in hip surrounds.

Rajaji Curry House Indian Restaurant | Indian Restaurant In Washington DC | Indian Curry

Spot for spicy (or not) Indian fare. The spice level is adjustable at this longtime Indian standby (since 1969) with a colorful setting.

Jyoti Indian Cuisine

North & South Indian fare in sunny digs. Traditional cuisine from North & South India served in brick-walled storefront with sidewalk tables.

The Bombay Club

Refined Indian dining in a swanky setup. Posh old-world dining room delivering sophisticated Indian meals along with live piano tunes.