46 Best Indian Restaurants near Santa Monica

“Excellent food and fantastic service😊“

“Are here last night & had takeout 2 weeks ago 😃delicious both times ! Will be back when in Santa Monica as next 👍“

“Going there again for sure, the samosa definitely sparked my interest in trying vegan Indian food. It's a buffet type restaurant with approximately 10 tables. It looks as though most people there are of all nationalities. It's very eclectic and a very nice vibe. The prices is reasonable as well“

“I’ve looked Tikka Masala ever since I was a kid and eating at this place has just made my love for the food even better. I tried the Panner Tikka Masala with naan and I was happy with the food. It was fresh and hot! The naan was also hot and freshly cooked which made the meal completely better. I also ordered Shrimp Tikka which is something completely new to me and I loved it. It tastes like a kebab and very crispy. Great Customer Service! Lots of dishes to try from the menu. Check it out!“

“Order delivery all the time never been until tonight. All I can say is wow, clean, amazing staff and fresh hot food. Told my husband no more delivery need to get in car and go there.“

“Had a great Lunch here couple of days back and will recommend for sure. My wife commented after eating here as “Home food” 👍👍“

“I love this place! It's small, but has all the ingredients for Indian cooking that you can't find in regular markets. And whole spices like cardamom and anise are SO much cheaper here than big box stores! Everyone who works here has been so helpful and patient we me as I try learn Indian cooking. Be aware that they have a small <$1 chg for using credit card, but you will get that back many times over with how much you save.“

“Great, family-owned place with delicious, authentic Indian comfort food at reasonable prices (3 entrees, shareable appetizer, Naan, drinks, and 20+% tip for <$85). Servers were attentive, owners greeted everyone, atmosphere was welcoming.“

“Such a lovely meal. My second time here and this cements Roots as one of my spots. The food is great and the service is so fantastic - Noor pulled out all the stops to take care of my parents. Such kindness. Definitely recommend the biryani and bruschetta! Thank you Chef Parma & Noor…“

“Best Indian food restaurant in the Valley!“

“yes great service. their food is always cooked at time of ordering. everything is fresh!“

“Tadoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer FIRE. Garlic naan FIRE. Mango lassi delicious, refreshing! Great friendly service there's even a buffet during lunch hour. Food is amazing, vibrant, flavorful and soothing, with a kick!“

“Really good interior with professional service i like it“

“We had a great time at this place food was delicious and the restaurant was very nice and friendly staff +Owner very friendly.They special care for vegetarians people.Thanks for everything you did for my family and friends.❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏“

“I have eaten at Flavor of India several times and did so very recently with a friend. This place has amazing food and service! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is excellent and I strongly recommend them. The atmosphere is great too!“

“Highly recommend the Masala Paneer!!! The rich buttery sauce is by far the most flavorful I have ever had! 👍👍👍👍👍“

“First time eating Indian food. The meal was excellent! The service was excellent! We will be going back.“

“Despite the sweltering 93-degree heat and the AC being out (which apparently happens often), Badmaash still managed to shine. It was honestly hotter inside than outside—I felt like I was melting! The heat made it tough to fully enjoy the atmosphere, but the food and service absolutely made up for it. Every dish was incredible—bold, flavorful, and memorable. The staff were so kind, attentive, and accommodating, even with the less-than-ideal conditions. This place is absolutely worth a visit, but I really hope they invest in some serious fans or a reliable AC solution soon!“

“This is the second time I have ordered from this restaurant, and the Vizayawada biryani is absolutely delicious. You won't find another place in Los Angeles that serves biryani with such an authentic and flavorful taste. My suggestion would be to make the biryani spicier and add a bit more sauce for an even richer flavor.“

“I come here every time I’m in LA. I don’t need a menu, and a lot of times I don’t even need to put my order in. These guys are awesome. They only see me once a month but have my entire order memorized when I walked in. Chicken Tikka Masala, Buttered chicken, 2 mango drinks, Spicy chicken Biriyani rice, and 2 orders of garlic naan.

We don’t even wait 10 minutes before all our food is already out in front of us. One of the best Indian spots I’ve ever been to in the US!“

“A warm and inviting atmosphere is the perfect setting for a relaxing dining experience. The food is tasty and well-presented. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. This is the best Indian food I have ever eaten. There is an incredible range on the menu.“

“I love this place. Service and food are great. Ravi used to live in England so I think that makes his food the closest to "back home" for me. Chicken Tikka Masala is so creamy.“

“The food was amazing! Indian food burrito!“

“Indians right on the way to the pier with nice outdoor seating. Map clear, service friendly and attentive. It was a little cooler in the evening and we had our own heater at the table. Cocktails ? well mixed and round off an evening on site. The food was well seasoned and the size was appropriate for the price/performance ratio. We always find a place and there is always a place to sit for a longer time - check only when asked and not, as is often the case, directly at the table - so this is particularly pleasant for European guests... Parking at the pier is subject to a charge depending on time/day $5-20

Parking: 3min walk from the pier/parking lot. Fees apply. On public holidays it can be crowded in the evenings but never a problem during the week“

“one place uou can't ho wrong. Finally Indian fine cuisine at it's BEST. I highly recommend.“

“Best curry I have had in LA in 30 years Chef is English“

“The host who founded the restaurant and learnt to cook by himself is also amazingly intelligent, friendly and helpful. Kudos to him!

The food is the BEST Punjabi food in US! Nothing more to add, PERIOD. Try it out and I might pay you if you're not completely satisfied!“

“Best place to eat on the westside.“

“Really yummy food 🥘 love it 😊 and grate Castmer service 👍“

“Five star experiences ! great food and welcoming environment.“

“Delicious food and friendly staff. Most likely family owned and run.“

“Ambiente limpio, agradable y buen servicio; lo recomiendo; auténtico Restaurante de la India“

“As usual, the food was fantastic. We usually dine at the Woodland Hills restaurant, but decided to try Encino over Christmas. Noman
Is an exceptional manager, who made sure our meal was perfect and the service was as good as Woodland Hills. We highly recommend Anarbaugh. It is not just the best Indian food in The valley, but also one of the best restaurants overall in the valley.“

“Excellent food!!“

“I live in Virginia and tried to place an order with a restaurant with a similar name. Somehow wires got crossed and the order was placed with this restaurant. When the food wasn’t picked up the restaurant went out of the way to track me down and reimburse the charge. This is a restaurant worth your businesses. Good people are sometimes hard to find and should be recognized!“

“Food was delicious and great service. it was my husband's first time having Indian food and he loved it as well.“

“Indian spot located on the 2nd level off of Wilshire. When I typed the name in, Google maps took me to the one on Westwood, so make sure you’re putting in the right address if you’re intending to go here. Very limited street parking. Credit cards accepted. They do take reservations but when we went on a Thursday evening at 8pm, it wasn’t necessary. Masks required and they do check proof of vaccination, although they wanted a picture of the card and didn’t accept my digital CA QR code. Food is family style; the tandoori mix grill was a good way to get a variety of meats/seafood. The butter chicken was tasty. The peas pulao was a good complement to that sauce, though I preferred the garlic naan. They do serve alcohol. It’s good for big groups and they had a TV playing music videos inside. They were open fairly late on a weeknight, so it’s a good spot to get some food if you’re in the Brentwood area and get hungry, but don’t have a reservation anywhere.“

“Definitely! Great food!“

“The food is here is so good, one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever eaten at. Definitely Top 3 for me, and it’s an authentic, modest mom-and-pop restaurant. Every time I go, they are so kind and sweet. Will do my best to support them as small business owners in the neighborhood.“

“Best place ever“

“Nice place to be excellent in their services“

“We were a group of 2, ordered lamb and chicken biryani. Both were very delicious (a bit too spicy though we requested mild). Rice needed to be a bit drier than what was served, were told that it is how it's made in Northern India, it was so good, but wanted it to be drier :)“

“absolutely wonderful place.“

“Yellow Dal, Chana, aloo saag, tikka masala, veg jalfrezzi, veg korma, eggplant curry, vindaloo, naan, roti — have ordered all these and more many times in last few years and it’s always good. Great Indian food, vegan and in general.

Anything over mild spice is too spicy and we like spicy, so I wouldn’t recommend going over medium at most.“

“Excellent food and service“