46 Best Indian Restaurants near Pinole

“Recently moved to the area, been searching for a spot that made a good chicken tikka masala and this place knocks it out of the park! Seriously so good. Good portion, good sauce, if you don’t like spicy order the mild. I ordered medium and it’s a bit spicy! Cant complain, just a heads up. The butter naan is soooo good, really ties it all together. Wish it was a fragrant white rice but can’t go wrong with plain white rice as a base. Highly recommend this spot for chicken tikka masala!!!“

“Best Indian cuisine in all of Berkeley, do yourself a favor and stop in! great people, great food, a real gem in the city.“

“beat indian and nepali resturent in albany area.free parking and delicious food.highly recommended“

“We like to dine here after attending the Himalayan Faire every year in Berkeley. Delicious.“

“MoMo Masalas is a cozy little Himalayan and Indian restaurant near the UC Berkeley campus, and it’s a great place to go if you enjoy momos and bold, comforting flavors. The restaurant is casual and small, but the food has a very homemade feel.

The momos are definitely the highlight. The chicken momos are juicy and nicely seasoned, while the jhol momos come in a warm, spicy Kathmandu-style broth that gives them even more flavor. The fried momos are also good if you prefer something crispier.

Beyond dumplings, they have chicken biryani, pork chili, curries, vegetarian dishes, and other Nepali and Indian specialties. The mango lassi is a nice way to cool things down if you order something spicy.

The portions are satisfying, prices are reasonable for Berkeley, and the staff is friendly. It’s a good casual choice for students, locals, or anyone who wants to try Himalayan food without going somewhere too formal.“

“Best In Bay area.“

“Wonderful authentic Indian cuisine served by a fine group of people.“

“My dinner partner and I both agree that the physical atmosphere, and food were excellent. The place was almost empty on a Sunday night yet the service was mediocre. We had to keep tracking down the waiter for our hot water for the tea, box for take away, etc. Inattentive. The staff also seemed unhappy or dissatisfied with their jobs. The prices have gone up so don’t feel we got value for our money“

“Dallas has some amazing food, and I've tried a lot of dishes, but I have to give a special shoutout to the naan! It was truly one of the best I've ever had in the USA. The quality was so good, I ended up eating several pieces just because of the incredible taste and texture. I highly recommend everyone try the naan!“

“Grabbed a quick bite to eat with my husband, we had some Mango Lassi smoothies and chicken samosas. DELICIOUS!“

“Amazing place. We went on Wednesday for the unlimited dosa. One of Berkeleys hidden gems. The food quality is just as good (or better than India), they serve piping hot tasty fresh chutney and sambar (unlimited) with the Wednesday deal. I'll be back here many Wednesdaya for sure. Oh and Sameer was very friendly and courteous. Super guy.“

“My dosa was good. Although I was surprised at the small amount filling inside. But overall I was happy with the food. Note, they don't sell beer or wine yet, but they're cool about letting you bring your own inside & no corkage fee. 👍“

“Everything I had here was outstanding. Their breads are a standout. Fresh and chewy and filled with garbanzo beans / flour (Chana Masala Paratha). Samosas had great texture and flavor and the chutneys were excellent. Saag Aloo was fresh and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. Menu is vegan friendly but not labeled very well (online menu is a little more clear on some things but not on everything). Mixed Vegetable dish, Saag Aloo and maybe another entree or two are vegan but you'll definitely want to ask. Many of the breads are vegan (and definitely worth ordering). Yummy“

“Nice place by the university. Huge bar selection. Wooden table seating. Staff was cool. I got the paneer tacos and the dahi puri they both tasted good. Not spicy it could use a little more flavor no parking around there. Be prepared to drive around looking for parking“

“Delicious food , best Momo in the Bay Area“

“Arvin and Puja prepare authentic Nepalese Food that is delicious. My favorites are the Palak Panner, Mixed Vegetable, and Paneer Tikamasala as I am vegetarian. The Nan and Roti are to die for. I love the down to earth homie atmosphere and friendly service. It you want good quality wholesome food in a relaxed and friendly setting, this is your place. I highly recommend Mount Everest to anyone.“

“We needed a larger table for my mom’s bday in a last minute decision to have dinner here, and although during their busier time, we were lucky and got a table. Nity was so kind, attentive and accommodating from the very start of our first phone call. She recommended a set menu for our party size and gave great recommendations. The process was smooth, informative and her communication was good. The entire staff was friendly and professional while also being polite and respectful. Food was served hot and freshly made and everything we had tasted excellent and nothing was over bearing. This included the super yummy and summery watermelon salad, malai chicken, tawa shrimp, baigan bharta, chole, dum biriyani, butter chicken, kheer brûlée and some pistachio trés leches! Kudos to the chefs! I know it can be hard to make a choice for Indian food in Berkeley but I recommend Noor, 10/10 ! Beautiful ambience, fresh and delicious food, premium service making for a really nice and refreshing experience. Ty again to you and your team Nity!“

“Wonderful downtown Benicia dining experience. Felt like we were back in India! Very good food and service.“

“Ajanta is an excellent Indian restaurant where every dish is prepared so perfectly that you’ll want to return often to completely get to appreciate everything on their exquisite menu! From the moment we walked into Ajanta, the aromas from the kitchen, were seductively overwhelming our culinary senses.. Everything on the menu sounded delicious! The choices of breads, the wonderful welcoming staff, made us want to camp out and plan what we might orfer if we could spend a week tasting everything on their menu. While I tend to order seafood, I chose the lamb, which was outstanding. My wife had the chicken served with pistachios in a sauce that was also delicious. Our server, kept bringing more treats to our table: little bowls of soup, spicy and sweet vegetables. Every bite was memorable and delectable.
Unfortunately, ae were visiting from New York, so we had to relish in our one night of culinary delights, while feeling envious of folks who live in Berkeley and Bay Area.“

“The staff is friendly. Food is really good. My favorite is the SAMOSA. Yummy. Will go again. Try it out!“

“Words cand describe how delicious this food was! Not my first time either! 10 out of 10 for me! VERY FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE STAFF! Make you feel so comfortable OMG IM DEFINITELY GOING BACK! 🤤🤤🤤🤤♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️“

“Pizza was fantastic as well as the custom garlic bread pizza. Food is almost as good as the staffs friendliness and customer service.“

“Just finished a wonderful family dinner here. Had a mix of dishes each were well-spiced and cooked perfectly. The naan was buttery soft and the garlic was freshly chopped. The restaurant was extremely clean and well-lit and the service was attentive and kind. We left with full bellies as I couldn’t stop eating one more taste and with the generous portions we have some leftovers for tomorrow I am already looking forward too! Can’t wait to try more of their dishes!“

“The food was super delicious!!!! EVERYTHING was FRESH!!! The Sagg was my favorite and the Lamb!!!! Oh and the garlic nan! This was a new and exciting experience!!! I would DEFINITELY recommend this as a new place to try! I never leave reviews but I had to leave one for this new spot in Vallejo CA!“

“Yesterday I had the pleasure of walking into this family owned establishment, The environment was clean, and the people were very kind. The menu was exceptional with great prices. I got the chicken Marcella, the naan, and the salmon which was the daily special. The chicken Masala was perfectly spiced. I got the mild because I can't eat spicy food. I dipped the naan in it and it tasted perfect. The naan was big and fresh and its own separate bag, so I was able to take it home and munch on it later now the salmon was delicious. It was super crispy and juicy on the inside, and the seasoning was complementary to the fish. it was wonderful to be able to talk to the Chef and get to know the people that cooked my food. The chef that's been working there. He's on the establishment for a while and he's been cooking for over 40 years. He also told me that he is from New York, which definitely shows in his food because this Indian Pakistani restaurant is definitely authentic. I will drive an hour and a half to come back here again. Definitely would recommend them for Catering or a nice dinner date.“

“Thayir Sadam in Berkeley is a small, unique South Indian restaurant built around one of the simplest comfort foods: yogurt rice. The concept is different from a typical Indian restaurant because the focus is on homestyle South Indian dishes rather than the usual curries and naan.

The signature thayir sadam is made with Sona Masoori rice and fresh yogurt, and you can keep it simple or add toppings and sides. I also like the coconut rice, which has a nice coconut aroma and traditional seasoning. The podi idli is another good choice, with mini idlis tossed in ghee, curry leaves, and spicy podi, while the idli-vada combo is classic and comforting.

They also serve upma, poori with potato masala, medhu vada, curry puffs, and South Indian drinks like filter coffee, chai, and sambharam. The filter coffee is strong and milky, exactly the style you expect from South India.

The restaurant itself has a warm, personal atmosphere with decorations inspired by South Indian culture, including kolam designs and traditional touches from Kerala and Tamil culture. It feels more like a modern version of home cooking than a standard Indian restaurant.

A very interesting place if you want to try authentic South Indian comfort food that you do not see on many Bay Area menus.“

“Good food, I always like to eat over here because food are soo good and tasty, momo is best and chowmein too“

“Relaxing ambiance with friendly staff. I had the pumpkin chicken masala and my partner had the tandoori momos. Both were delightfully flavorful. The goat cheese naan was also delicious. I will be returning to this spot and recommend you check it out as well.“

“5/5 no doubt, the food is so good! I had butter chicken with mint rice. Came in large portion, the chicken was tender and flavorful, could taste the layering of flavor and texture, very impressive! I especially like their rice, cooked just right.“

“Always delicious Indian food! My family and I always come here when we are in the neighborhood. Maude and Rosemarie are very gracious hosts. I highly recommend this restaurant seven days a week. :)“

“Excellent food good and fast service.“

“Delicious food at a very good price. Highly recommend.“

“One of my best restaurant in the Bay Area. Ive been coming to Kabana since 1997 solo and now 2026 with family.
Food is delicious every single time. Aloo paratha with extra butter, panner tikka masala, aloo gobi and eggplants lot more highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Food is amazing, fresh good, cooked instantly and delicious taste.

The chef and the person at counter are so nice and provide best food from their kitchen.

They can improve the interiors a bit. Rest everything is top Notch

Found this hidden gem in our area today“

“Really great food with a somewhat open kitchen and three small television screens playing news and sports. They have many pods from chicken biryani to paneer wraps with fries, a personal favorite of mine is the fried veg momo, another one being the paneer tikka masala with rice. The place may be small, but without doubt, I would eat this all three meals of the day and for a snack. Thank you.“

“Love it thank you My kids love the chicken tika masala and the mango lassi“

“I have been enjoying Mehak for over a year now. Since moving to the east bay I hadn't found an Indian restaurant in my area that makes butter chicken/chicken Mehkani the way I learned to love it until Mehak. This is my favorite dish and theirs is fantastic. We also enjoy the saag paneer and chana masala. The naan is delicious and such a good value that the curry comes with the rice.

Also have tried the mango lassi and kheer and enjoyed both! Best kheer I'd had in ages.

Will continue to come back.

Found through tgtg and go about once a month.“

“Punjabi Dhaba is my go-to indian food spot, it's truly so yummy. They have a great selection of indian dishes, and they are all executed very well, with great spice.
My favorite is the chicken biryani, but the chicken tikka and chicken vindalo are both great as well. MY ONLY WARNING is that the chicken tikka is very HEAVY. I think they must use a lot of butter or heavy cream or cheese or something, because eating the chicken tikka makes me feel like I have rocks in my stomach afterwards, so just keep that in mind. If you get their chicken tikka, I recommend getting a second dish (like the biryani) and splitting both with a friend, or splitting it across 2 meals.
Anyways their biryani is spiced really well, with great depth of flavor, and is never salty or unbalanced. It's really delicious always. Their chicken tikka is also super yummy (just remember it's very heavy), and I love to get it with my friends because the flavor is super creamy and rich. The vindalo is delicious and I love that they do make it actually spicy. Not so spicy that its overpowering, but it is properly spicy, while still letting the great spices shine.
Another thing is that their chicken dishes tend to have pretty dry chicken, but that's never an issue for me because I always get a side of raita (yogurt sauce) which goes so amazingly with the biryani, and I also love to get their mint chutney, because it's just amazing. But I think I just like mint.
The workers are also very nice, I normally see the same two men working the cash register, and they are both very polite and helpful. I never feel rushed or unwanted. I feel like they are very patient, and I appreciate that.
The inside of the restaurant is very small, with only 1 bar and 4 stools to sit on, but there is plenty of seating in the courtyard. I also like the decorations inside the restaurant, it feels cozy to me.
Overall: Please come here at least once. The food is delicious, not overpriced considering the portions, and they don't skimp on the protein in any of the dishes. A single dish from them will easily fill me to the point of almost bursting.
OH also their naan is very fluffy and delicious, with a great flavor and chew. Please try them!!!“

“Kosta Curries catered our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier. The food was delicious, and the team was easy to work with from start to finish. They made everything stress-free, and our guests loved the food. Would definitely recommend them!“

“Great food and customer service too match!“

“I recently had a pleasure to visit 7 peak restaurant & bar and I m happy from there the food and the service . The atmosphere is nice and quiet . If you are in bayarea and around east bay pls make a time to visit once and try their food and cocktail drinks .if you are missing Nepali food and flavor of nepal , this place reminds you back home .good ambience and authentic food . I went with my family and they fell the same way . I recommend .“

“Food is delicious! My server was welcoming and the food was served hot and neatly. I was offered GF and vegetarian options that were delicious! Definitely recommended.“

“Our family hosted a 62nd Bday party at the lovely Zaiqa Indian and Pakistani Restaurant Banquet Hall. This place truly deserves 5 star plus rating. Excellent experience dealing with the restaurant owner Ron. All of his staff made us feel very welcomed and were very accommodating during our event. Food was very delicious and our guests complimented it very highly. Would highly recommend this place for it's authentic Indian/Pakistani food!!“

“Came here after a concert one night and had a very pleasant experience, food was delicious and drinks were well crafted.

I dropped a photo strip that was important to me and reached out to the establishment via their website and they found the photos and set them aside for me.“

“Clean efficient great for gathering (outdoors) or to grab and go. The food is fresh with dishes like dosa, made to order. Indian food is part of my heritage, so the grocery store next door is a bonus.“

“Good cheap eats. Sort of fun to get your own chai, as much as you want.“