Restaurants in Indianapolis: Discover the most outstanding options

The service was fast, and the staff was attentive. The portions were quite generous. We had the masala chicken, and it was really good. The only thing we didn’t quite like was that the garlic bread had a bit too little garlic for our taste. Overall, we were happy with the experience and would definitely come back!

A highly rated Indian restaurant. Their service is very friendly and welcoming. Their ambience is cozy and good for less crowds. We got chicken manchow soup, hunter chilli chicken, mutton Ghosh biryani and tea. I must say it was packed with many Americans than Indians which was intriguing. They had plenty of Indian beers served here. The soup was amazing for the cold weather with plenty of chicken. It was an Indochinese style which was packed with flavors. The Gunter chilli chicken was the best. The mutton leg Ghosh biryani was ok and not up my expectations. It was spicy though we ordered mild heat. Finally to top it off I got masala chai and it was good. Overall a great experience and must try if you crave Indian food.

Don’t sleep on this one! The food was outstanding! Mild has some kick so beware. Kind people. Quick service. Great for newbies to Indian cuisine up to the more advanced connoisseur.

A very authentic taste! Enjoyed the food so much and will be back! Our server was very kind and helpful! We ordered samosas, naan bread, butter chicken curry, and goat curry (chef specialty). To top it off I got a sitifal shake yum yum 😋

Very very good authentic tasty food. On a roadtrip chicago to atlanta got lucky with good indian restaurant and food was soo delicious we had to stop here again on the way back.

The Hyderabad House has quickly become a favorite of my girlfriend and I when it comes to authentic Indian cuisine. The service is excellent, and the waiter we’ve had the last 2 times was very interested in regards to whether we enjoyed our food or not, and was very attentive to our needs and very polite. He has also been very good at making suggestions for us to try new things. Our food was delivered to us very quickly, which we were impressed/pleased by. As for atmosphere, the atmosphere is minimalist in nature, but very calming, laid-back, and relaxing with the white walls and the wood wicker suspended light fixtures. They have flat screen TV playing cricket games, and Indian commercials, which added a certain amount of atmosphere. But the food is definitely exceptional. The garlic naan and butter naan are delicious. The Afganhi Curry and Butter Masala are smooth, creamy, and flavorful. Next door to the restaurant they have a ice cream parlor/bakery/dessert shop called «Kwality», which is not only a clever play on words, but lives up to it’s name- Quality. My experiences with Hyderabad House have been nothing but pleasent and accomodating, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Indian cuisine.

Food was so good it made me do a happy dance with every bite. Full of flavor!

Was referred here by a couple friends and it didn’t disappoint! Well worth the 50min drive! Ordered the Chicken Lolipop, Butter Chicken, Garlic Nan and was stuffed! Came with a very nice starter with dips of some kind. I ordered the Northern India drink which could have been a dessert! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Wasn’t sure what to order and they provided great recommendations. The bowls and serving items were very pretty and you can tell they have pride in what they serve here. Will definitely come here again.

10 on 10 experience. Helpful and pleasant staff members. Chef does accommodate taste preferences. Food taste is very nice, I would say most dishes taste authentic l, unlike most american indian restaurants( same gravy named differently) We tried paneer malabar and shahi kofta, both werr prepared very nice. Their naan is also authentic, freshly made. Ambience wise also this is very lit and charming.

Absolutely fantastic! The food was full of rich, authentic flavors and everything tasted fresh and perfectly spiced. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere made the experience even better. Can’t wait to come back!

Great Indian restaurant in Indy! We have wonderful service every time we go. I like to get the Gobi Manchurian as my meal. The BEST vegetarian dish I’ve ever had.

I tried this place for my birthday dinner for the first time and it was THE BEST Indian food I have had! We picked it up to go, they were so friendly and clean/beautiful inside (shoutout Bob Evans). I drove this food AN HOUR home, put it in the fridge, and then reheated it and it was absolutely delicious. Layers of flavor, perfect textures. I didn’t know naan could be SO soft. I will be back, and I can’t wait to check out a buffet if they have it. Cannot recommend enough.

I ordered through UberEats two Biryani and one garlic naan, where I received only ONE bowl possible merged of biryani even though my reciept says two biryanis. Also, the garlic naan reached me ice cold. I’m really surprised with such a high star review yet low and disappointing service/orders that even they want to save on utensils where we requested them but haven’t received any.

Korjal was an excellent hostess and server. She assisted us in navigating the menu and helped us choose the best dishes based on our tastes and preferences. The menu is very extensive, and in the best way! The Chicken 65 was delicious, as was the Chicken Shahi Korma. All the food came out hot. The fried fish was a bit of a let down. The drinks were decent, and the mango lassi was quite good. Thank you for a wonderful experience! We will definitely be returning.

Bakersfield on Mass Ave is one of my favorite spots in Indy! The tacos are consistently fresh and packed with flavor — simple ingredients done really well. The short rib and al pastor are always great choices. For appetizers, the short rib queso is a must. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for sharing — definitely my go-to starter every time. The vibe is fun and energetic without being overwhelming, making it perfect for a casual night out with friends or a relaxed date night. Service has always been friendly and efficient, even when it’s busy. Definitely a go-to spot on Mass Ave! 🌮

The atmosphere and service were great! The food tasted good, too. Just be aware that the tacos are small, snack-sized. So if you’re very hungry, order more tacos than you would usually eat. For the price, I was thinking they would be regular size. I had a cranberry-ginger agua fresca to drink, which was delicious.

Our nephew’s 30th Birthday celebration was held this evening @ Bakersfield in downtown Indy. It was an awesome experience! Ruth, Collette & Kalie were so attentive, gave our group unbelievable service, & made the evening truly special for our family & friends. Thank you Ruth, Collette & Kalie! I hope you made it home safely. We will be back!!

Every time we grab a bite here, we stick to the same tacos (the Baja shrimp are my favorite) and I always order the pineapple margarita. The staff is friendly and chatty—in a good way-but the main reason we keep coming back is the guacamole. We’ve tried so many places, but we always end up comparing them to this one. It’s always fresh, with just the right amount of lime.

Belle is the most amazing server. Such a girls girl and made us all feel so welcome. She took such good care of us and all of our food and drinks came out so quickly. Such amazing service. Love Belle. A million stars for our girl Belle.

Super quick drinks and apps, the tacos are spectacular I could not stop eating them even when my stomach is screaming i’m full. I will always be here I have traveled but i always come back to here!! you should come I’m wearing black socks if you can find me (; #carnitasisbest

My first meal in Indianapolis could not have been better! I don’t even drink alcohol that much and Jen explained every drink in a way that was easy to understand and enjoy and the food was to DIE for. She recommended the guacamole and I was hesitant because I usually don’t like guac but it was so good, just the right amount of saltiness from the salt and freshness from the lime. The tacos I had were not a miss, definitely recommend asking for Jen and definitely recommend Bakersfield!

I’ve been to Bawarchi in Indianapolis a few times now and have tried a good mix of their dishes. The place has plenty of seating and the service has always been fast. The Vijayawada Chicken 65 Biryani was really good. It has great flavor, though the chicken quantity felt a bit less compared to the rice. Their salt & sweet lime soda was also nice and refreshing. On another visit, we tried both the veg and non-veg thalis. They were decent, not amazing, but good enough. The portions were huge. Honestly, they could reduce the biryani rice in the thalis and just offer refills to avoid food waste. My absolute favorite here is the juicy chicken mandi. I’ve tried mandi at a few places in the US, and this is one of the best I’ve had. The chicken is flavorful, the portion is great, and the rice is super aromatic. It comes with yogurt sauce, curry sauce, mayo, and veggies. It’s only available on weekends, but it’s definitely worth it. Overall, solid service and some standout dishes. I’d definitely come back for the Mandi.

Here’s a short, polished review you can use: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bawarchi Indian Restaurant in Indianapolis offers delicious, flavorful food with a strong South Indian focus, while still providing a good variety of North Indian options as well. The spices and taste feel authentic and well balanced. The ambience is pleasant and welcoming, making it great for both family dining and casual outings. Service is courteous and efficient, and the food is served quickly without compromising quality. Overall, a great place for authentic Indian cuisine in Indy. There is a bar available with plenty of wine and spirit options, cocktails, domestic beers, Indian beers, and a wide variety of Whiskey options. Prices are on the higher side but worth the money for flavor eateries.

We usually cater, and it never disappoints. The Dynamite Gobi is a crowd favorite , always the first dish to finish at our events. Recently visited for lunch and tried the Gobi Chetkara, which was absolutely lit. Their chicken and mutton biryanis are also excellent flavorful, aromatic, and authentic. Highly recommend!

My friend from Southern India took me here. It was fantastic. So many smells and flavors. I had never tried biryani before, but it was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant.

We were 4 adults who visited the sunday lunch buffet. The area was open with plenty of space to move around. The appetizers included gupchup, chana chat, upma, idly , tangdi kebab, schezwan chicken. Taste was very good. Same goes for main course. The biriyanis are a must try. They prepared different type of rice apart from biriyani which all were tasty. They have a live dosa counter. One area where it seriously lags is dessert section. It had only halwa and the pot was empty. we had to wait long but it didnt come. Also the sitting area didnt have ac on. So far good experience and would recommend this to friends. ‐—————- 27th jan 2026 take out order via ubereats Ordered chicken biryani and half tandoori chicken. Biryani was just rice mixed with turmeric and tawa fried with 3 tiny chicken pieces. I could smell the turmeric in biryani. It had huge onion bell pepper pieces probably cut for tandoori chicken. Check pics attached. My 2nd item was Tandoori chicken . It was added red color and super dry. Tried reheating but kind of stale food. Had to throw away. Such disappointment on online orders. Buffet has been good but will never order online or do a takeout.

Amazing food. I’ve gone a couple times and made a point to get something different every time and everything I’ve tried so far has been delicious!! The menu is so vast there’s no doubt you’ll find something you enjoy. Portion sizes are very generous, I’d say 3 people can eat off of on entree and be full. Very swanky atmosphere as well.

I’ve had both takeout and dine-in from this restaurant and overall I recommend just doing takeout here. The food is definitely tasty, and you can tell that they utilize authentic recipes. I’ve tried a few dishes and they were all great. However, the service during dine-in is very slow and not super friendly. Their air conditioning was also broken last time we visited, which made for a very hot summer dining experience. Overall I recommend eating here, just make sure you do takeout.

Good traditional carne asada steak taco with onions and cilantro. Plenty of meat and wasn’t fatty or gristley. Green salsa was good for me. Red salsa set my lips on 🔥 lol I think one green sauce came with the price of the taco. I had one carne asada taco, 2 green sauces, and one red sauce for $7.15. Unfortunately, I didn’t check my bag well and missed out on the lime wrapped in foil on its own before I devoured the whole taco.

I ordered the carnitas and it was delicious. They gave me three lime slices with my meal which always brings out the flavor. The chocolate lava was amazing! Alex was my server and he did a great job.

A wonderful place to get some of the best food in Indianapolis. The carnitas are great. The tongue tacos are always delicious. There is always such great energy inside when visiting. Alot of care and love is evident in the preparation of the food.

I don’t live in Indianapolis, but I thought it was a great authentic Mexican food. As soon as I sat down and I saw the menu, I knew it was not authentic. I only ordered 3 steak tacos, and I didn’t like them. My expectations were high since I’m from Chicago, where tacos are the best. This is more like texmex food.

The food was sizzling hot. Great prices healthy from God. Earth’s table type stuff. The mojito was good too. It was so good. I drank everybody else’s. Nothing like day drinking with a bunch of light weights.

If you are looking for good service then I would not recommend coming here. The food was good but nothing to rave about. After being served our food we were only visited by waitress once. After that we didn’t get asked if we needed a drink refill or if we needed anything else. The only thing I would go back for is their micheladas.

The mixed seafood ceviche tostada is my absolute favorite. Their rice is really good as well. I appreciate their selection of waters, getting either jamaica when I can or cucumber. I just tried their horchata and highly recommend it, it’s like a lighter version of a holiday drink and refreshingly creamy without being thick. I haven’t tried anything I haven’t liked and it’s an enjoyable time.

I wasnt greeted when I walked in but I was greeted at the counter. Great customer service. The bathroom was clean. My food was made to order so it was a small wait. There were chairs available while I waited. I ordered two tacos and a tamale. I live 40m away so I wasnt able to eat the food hot but it was still good.

Service was quick and friendly. The food was delicious. If you want to have your pick of tamales I recommend you go early or call in your order. Definitely a west side little treasure for some great tamales 🫔.

If you want authentic tamales, this is probably your best bet in Indy. They have a large selection of different tamales, with different meats and spice levels. The plates also come with a healthy portion of rice, beans and chips. I found that a single tamale meal was more than enough food for lunch. I tried a chicken tamale which was very flavorful and you could tell it was made fresh. The place itself is on the small side, so you may struggle to find seating at busy times. Service was friendly and the food came out super quickly.

So delicious! And the staff was amazing and very helpful!

I live in WI and stop here every time I am headed to KY. Excellent tamales. These have ruined every other tamale for me.

Do yourself a favor and go enjoy this place. The food’s excellent and a good value. The staff is friendly and attentive. Plenty of parking. I’ve been twice and will return! The «mayor of Flavortown» wasn’t lying!

A storefront in a strip mall, the Tamale Place is an interesting location. Inside, order at the counter and it doesn’t take long for them to pull your tamales, plate them and you’re ready to eat. The current selection is on the board and I chose the «Hot & Spicy Pork» and a «Bean and Rice.» A good mix as the hot and spicy was indeed both hot and spicy. It was very helpful to have a regular with some carbs to cut some of that heat. I am not a tamale expert and so I can’t say that these were fantastic or that they exceeded expectations. But they were tasty, a big portion and I enjoyed them.

Perfect place for a relaxed dinner with family. You’re not rushed at all, and no one is pushing you to hurry up and make room for others, which really lets you enjoy your meal and time together. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, and cleanliness here is truly top-class. You can tell they take pride in keeping everything spotless. The service is friendly and respectful, and the food is delicious with rich, authentic flavors. I also loved that they offer cakes that you can order or purchase, which is great for celebrations. And the plates are a really good size — unlike some places where portions feel small, here the plates are big and filling. This location in Fishers, Indiana, right off 96th Street, is very convenient and easy to get to. Overall, a wonderful dining experience and definitely a place we’ll return to.

One of the finest Indian restaurants in Indianapolis. The ambiance is modern with a spacious, open seating layout. We were thoroughly impressed by the service; Simran was incredibly friendly, attentive, and ensured our food arrived quickly. I highly recommend trying the tacos from the appetizer menu—they were a standout. The naan was also excellent. We’ve heard great things about their buffet and definitely plan to return soon to try it!

It’s always an amazing experience visiting this restaurant! The vibes are superb and cool, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. The ambience is warm and welcoming, with elegant interiors, cozy seating, and beautiful lighting that creates a delightful dining atmosphere. The décor strikes the right balance between modern style and traditional charm, making every visit feel special. The food is simply outstanding — they offer a wide variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, along with mouthwatering starters and irresistible sweet dishes. Every item is full of flavor and beautifully presented. The pani poori, jalebi, and pastries are absolute must-tries! I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who loves good food, great ambience, and memorable dining experiences.

Good authentic Indian food! The vibe and ambience are great. Recommend the Coriander Chicken, Chicken Tikka and Seek Kabab. Dosa was also good. For dessert Kheer was my favorite, Kulfi and Gajjar Halwa were great as well!

Simran and my other waiter were excellent, very attentive. The food is great, love the buffet options and the price is not bad at all. A good variety of vegetarian and meat options. Atmosphere is very welcoming. I would definitely recommend to anyone.

This place is amazing. I have been wishing for a good Indian buffet somewhere near me for years. The food is fresh and extremely delicious. The customer service is unlike anything I’m used to anywhere else; they show they care about customer satisfaction. The restaurant itself is very beautiful, and the ambiance is great. The location is very convenient as well. I will definitely be back.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible India truly lives up to its name. The food is absolutely authentic and full of flavor. The restaurant itself is beautiful—clean, elegant, and with a very nice atmosphere. The servers are amazing: friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. An excellent dining experience from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Best tacos I’ve ever had at a sit down Mexican restaurant. The Felipe and barría were favorites. Also the house Margarita was LEGIT, made fresh and not overly sweet. 10/10 recommend for tacos and margaritas!

I ordered the carne asada and it was delicious! Great flavor, especially paired with their red hot sauce. The restaurant is cute and clearly family-run, which gives it a warm, welcoming vibe. We stopped in while craving Mexican food and were really glad we did. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the place was clean overall. The tables are a bit close together, so you can hear nearby conversations, but it didn’t take away from the great experience.

This truly the best Mexican restaurant (in my humble opinion). The food is incredible – don’t sleep on the cauliflower tacos- and the service is top notch. Every time we come back, Brian welcomes us back with a smile and so much warmth. Atmosphere is inviting – do I need to say more? Oh, the queso! 🤤 You won’t be disappointed!

The cocktails and guac are straight 🔥 i got the milanessa de pollo and it was incredible! You have to try the spaghetti! And salsa picante is amazing! And the staff is very nice and the service is exceptional! Our server was the son of the owners. This is a family run business who pride themselves on serving authentic, fresh food.

What a great little restaurant, normally I am not a fan of Mexican but the food here was very good, they had generous portions, fair prices, served by very friendly and efficient staff.. the building was clean and in good repair, seating was comfortable and table space was ample.. the restaurant is located centrally and had ample Parking.. I highly recommend this establishment!!

This was our first and definitely not last time eating at Bugambilias. Everything was delicious, from the guacamole and salsas to the cantaritos and hibiscus margarita. Our server, Michelle, steered me right with the enchiladas poblanas and my husband’s steak poblano was tender and flavorful. We’ll be back soon!

Michelle was my server this evening and she did an amazing job. She checked on me frequently and even got me fresh chips to go with my left over Guacamole on my way out. Food was fresh and nicely seasoned 10/10

A beautiful and cozy place with hanging vines, perfect lighting, and the best Indian fusion food I’ve had in the states. Everything we had was phenomenal. Definitely try their manchow soup, perfectly spicy and made with fresh ingredients. We also had their baby corn curry leaf appetizer, and would recommend! The paneer tikka appetizer was served on a sizzling platter, flavored perfectly, must try! I paired everything with a Chiku shake, which I also recommend! And finally, for dessert, we had badam halwa ice cream and pistachios kulfi pie. Needless to say, the badam halwa was a wonder in itself and the pista kulfi was creamy, made with fresh ingredients. Overall, I will give it a 10/10 recommendation and will visit again!

Went for lunch. Lemon coriander soup – excellent 👌 Chili paneer- 2 out of 10. Watery gravy, no onion, mini paneer cubes. Everything that a chili paneer should never have. Dal makhni – good 5 out of 10 Naan – 7 out of 10

Visited couple of times during our trip to south bend , and the food is very tasty. The place is well maintained, clean , great food and kind staff. Surely worth stopping by Curry leaf !

Its crazy to think that this used to be the pizza place. The parking was tough to find. We entered and had to look around to be seated. After being seated, everyone was super nice. The food was HOT and came out pretty quickly. It was flavorful but also a lot of food. I loved the black and gold vibes.

We really enjoyed our dinner at Curry Leaf! We got there right before the rush. Great location right by the fashion mall with wonderful food and atmosphere. We got our food medium spice which was spicy but not overbearing. The owner was very nice and came and spoke to us about our dinner. This is a local eatery so come support them amongst the sea of food chains in the area! They have beer and wine, too.

We went right when they opened at noon on a Saturday and they took us in right away. The place is very clean and very nicely decorated. The server was kind and attentive. We started with the pepper chicken which had a good spicy flavor we enjoyed. For our main enteee, we had the butter chicken masala with garlic naan and butter tandoori roti. The butter chicken flavor was very creamy and delicious. Everything was hot, fresh, and tasted great. The hardest part was finding parking. There are other restaurants and places using the same small lot, so parking was extremely limited. Once you find parking, it’s really worth it to come try this place. We’ll definitely come back to try more things.

The ambience was nice and the customer service was great. The tandoori paneer was AMAZING. And everything had great flavor. But I wish they wouldn’t use color when making the chicken 65 and the naans were a little more thin. But other than that the chettinad chicken and Kadai paneer were really good!! I would definitely visit again.

On 12/19, this location catered to my company for a holiday party and they did not disappoint! From being absolutely professional, communicative, and delivered what was asked. La Hacienda provided excellent customer service and all of the food was immaculate! Moving forward they will be a staple for our company and also myself! If you or someone you know is looking for delicious Mexican food with a positive environment. This is the place for you!!! 5/5 stars!

Loved eating here great service we had no wait. They kept our drinks refilled always asked if we needed anything else. The food was amazing.

Great lunch specials. This place has been one of my favorites recently. I get the Arroz con Pollo lunch special and it’s a big lunch portion at a great price and tastes amazing!

First time visit… food was good Staff were very friendly House salsa and chips were amazing. Rice tasted great, Cancun chicken was amazing, there are lots of different vegetables added in fajita, fajita was little oily which is expected. Overall nice experience

I really hate to do this please note this is for this location only once again this location only the one in Lawrence are close to Lawrence is much better, but I ordered their Camaron la Diabla and their chicken soup that I absolutely am obsessed with but at this time at this location, I’ve got 90% onions 10% shrimp. I’m not complaining. ‘ cause it wasn’t that great my biggest issue and only issue is the soup. It was absolutely to me discussing it smelled a little bit off. I thought it was a cheese, but I don’t think so. What made it even more gross that had tons of tiny chicken bones that made it absolutely horrible to try to push through it so I only able to eat about 5% do yourself a favor go get the chicken soup at the one that’s located by Lawrence. It is absolutely delicious over there and stay clear from ordering these two items from this location. I don’t understand how it can be completely opposite and there’s the same company or am I mistaken someone direct me please

Neighborhood staple, the owner supports local fundraisers and is very charismatic. Only complaint is they raised the price on the 32 ounce draft beer.

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant is a must-visit for authentic Mexican food lovers! 🌮 Their sizzling fajitas, cheesy enchiladas, and fresh guacamole are top picks. Weekdays are best for a quieter dining experience, while weekends bring lively vibes. The restaurant is family-friendly with spacious seating and a welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or group outings. If you’re searching for the best Mexican restaurant near me, La Hacienda is the spot!