50 Best Indian Restaurants near Santa Monica

“Excellent food and fantastic service😊“

“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!“

“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 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.“

“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” 👍👍“

“Absolutely in love with this place! 🍽️✨ The food is a beautiful symphony of flavors, and the atmosphere is just so warm and welcoming. The perfect spot for a cozy meal with friends or a special dinner. Every bite was a little piece of happiness. 💛“

“Super cute gem on Melrose, butter chicken and garlic naan were amazinggggg, samosas were so fresh and tasty. The highlight of the night was Manasa, sweetest soul, she was so attentive and just super genuine and made our dinner so pleasant. ♥️ Will definitely be back to try other dishes! Thank you Manasa for being so sweet🌻“

“Really good interior with professional service i like it“

“Best Indian food restaurant in the Valley!“

“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!“

“Our first time in La, We choose this restaurant the food, service and atmosphere was amazing. The buffet had more options then we expected. Anyone can eat, the spice level and the flavors were so perfect. We were so happy that we could find a good south Indian restaurants. People there were so down to earth. Will surely come in anytime we visit again.“

“This was seriously the best customer service experience ever! The food was incredible I got the chicken tikka masala with rosemary naan which I’ve never had rosemary naan and it’s a new staple. The staff was so kind they gave me the crispy yogurt puffs to start which were so unique and little “flavour bombs” they threw in an order of rice and brought me a chai and rice pudding for dessert as well INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE will 10000000% be back“

“Was looking for a good Indian place in Los Angeles and came across Flavor of India. It had great reviews so we gave it a try. It is located in Hollywood right off of Sunset and Hayworth. Plenty of inside parking available with 2hour validation. We tried the lunch all you can eat for 24$ a person and were not disappointed. It was like a flavor sampler of many curries with rice, garlic naan and even a dosa. The flavors were great, amazing value, and we were more than satisfied. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“The food at this place is absolutely amazing and a true delicacy. I had the chicken with red tomato sauce along with the NAM garlic bread. I was impressed with not only the cleanliness of the place but with the amazing food and great service. This place does not disappoint! Enjoy friends!!“

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

“Very good. I got the okra dish. I loved the flavors and the portion. I got 2 meals out of it from the leftovers.

I also got the gobi manchurian, I am a wimp with spice so next time instead of medium I would go with mild. Otherwise very good. Reheats in the air fryer nicely“

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

“Really tasty Indian food with a mainly vegetarian menu, cooked and served by some very nice folks. Service was attentive and the kitchen timing was good. The outdoor dining option allows you to take in the local Venice wackiness, which adds to the experience.“

“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.“

“Best place to eat on the westside.“

“Great Indian food, and I love the weekly buffet. Sundays, it comes with champagne, if you ask for it. Wide variety of choices. Consistently tasty. Staff is friendly and attentive. Very clean, and comfortable.“

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

“The best Indian food in the valley and the sweetest family-owned restaurant too! So happy they are in literal walking distance from my house and they are STILL OPEN for take-out and delivery during these quarantine times. I've been ordering from them since I moved to the area and they truly have such high-quality dishes. They combine the different levels of spiciness without sacrificing flavor and I'll always order from them even if I move away from this area. Every dish my house orders from there are delicious in their own way, some order extra hot while some just order medium and all of the dishes are filled with flavor. I can't say enough great things about this lovely place and the people running it. Their consistency, quality, and hospitality is what keeps me coming back, weekly :) Love them so much I'm trying to find all the review sites to post about them.“

“Excellent food!!“

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

“nice people, nice food, give us good mango dessert too, not to mention fast service❤“

“Best place ever“

“If you love Indian food, this is the place to be! The flavors are rich, and every dish is cooked to perfection. The ambiance is warm, and the service is excellent. My personal favorite is their biryani—so aromatic and delicious.“

“Fantastic Lunch Buffet. Offered Vegan dishes too. Clean and organized. Wonderful Staff. Will be going back.“

“absolutely wonderful place.“

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

“Wow. Really good and high quality Indian food at really affordable prices. Really friendly service too. Came here on a whim and so glad we gave it a try. Will definitely come back.

We ordered meat samosas, garlic naan, chicken tika masala and channa masala. All were really good.“

“Definitely! Great food!“

“Excellent food and service“

“Best Indian food 🥘 in L.A taste like made in home !!“

“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 :)“

“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.“

“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!“

“Excellent Indian food . Must try !!“

“My first time eating here and I LOVED IT!!!! So amazingly fresh with new dishes I had never tried. the Chapai are #AMAZING!!!“

“The best Indian food outside of Uk and India !“

“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.“