42 Best Indian Restaurants near Elmhurst

“All the dosa's are fabulous, chicken corn soup is absolutely delicious. the mixed grill, roast mutton, chicken samosas all outstanding.“

“Happy to see this place pop up in Elmhurst, as I was sad to see the Oakbrook location close down. The food here is done well and the staff are very nice. The restaurant was clean. And, I felt very respected and comfortable while I sat down and ate. I can’t wait to come back again.“

“Every time we've visited Maharaj Indian Grill, whether dining in or carryout, the staff have been friendly and the food, well, very tasty! We'd recommend this restaurant to everybody.“

“Amazing food and it tasted awesome .. Would love to visit again .. Staff were very helpful and ambiance was excellent .. 5 stars !!“

“So good. Delicious, tasty and all kinds of yummy. Everybody at the restaurant was so nice and generous. I highly recommend this place. We come to the area once a year from Canada and I think we’ll have to make this an annual dinner.“

“Highly recommended, great experience and one of the best part was the had CHEESE BUTTER MASALA, which is one the favorite.“

“This is one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to. So far out of all the ones in Chicago area I have tried- which have been many, this is the best one. I have been to many Indian restaurants across the country and it is hard to find true, authentic flavors and this place hit the spot. The chicken biryani was flavorful, samosa chaat bursting with flavors, mango lassi was refreshing, and the naan was fluffy and fresh. Will definitely be returning.“

“Nina's was an excellent value, and tasty - a place I will return to or order from in the future for Indian food. I've been enjoying indian food since I was a child in the 70's, and recently my elder greek aunt mentioned she knew about Nina's and wanted to try it. She's in her early 90's and I knew she had concern for flavors and overly hot spices, so I was initially anxious - yet the menu had many clear options and while I can tolerate medium heat in dishes, I was able to discern helpfully which dishes were significantly spiced and also find out if the spice was hot, or simply aromatic in descriptions - she tried the Goat Biryani and requested it not over-spiced. Portions were excellent, both for her dish and the Chicken Tikka Masala which my wife and I requested, which we stated we liked spice for. They accomplished our dishes well all around and accompanied with delicious crisp veg samosas filled with the usual lovely and tender filling - dipping sauces, garlic naan, and complimentry basmati rice with our tikka dishes. The little gulab jamuun donut balls in sweet sauce was a perfect desert at the end.

My aunt's goat biryani was very pleasantly spiced, not hot but still a nice medley of spice that accompanied the large and tasty pieces of goat - which really pleased my greek aunt and though she ate as much as she could, she still sent half of it home with me and my wife AND took some of it home with herself as left overs! As a standby, we orderded normal chai with cream and sugar and it was excellent, but they have a full bar and selections of indian beers and other beverages, as well as western sodas.

The ambiance as some have mentioned may need a little work, but it was nice tables inside, many two tops, but also enough to handle medium parties as well without rearrangement. Quiet inside, we could hear ourself talk and enjoy the gathering - and though some might feel an indian restaruant needs something like lowly played pleasant music -by and large Nina's cooking did the speaking and it would call us back.“

“This is the absolute BEST Indian cuisine in the Midwest. They’ve been in business for 30 years, and you can taste it in the flavors of their recipes. My husband and I are regulars here…the consistency of quality and taste, along with great attention to detail and customer service keeps us going back often!“

“Kama Bistro is the best Indian restaurant, hands down! I can't believe they are so low on your list (even after Blueberry Cafe, no offense Blueberry!). Whenever we've eaten at Kama, we are always so happy that we did. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly, highly recommend.“

“Always delicious and very much comfort food.“

“Delicious and excellent staff“

“We were so happy to find an Indian restaurant that closed later. Mughal Is a very classy restaurant with a nice atmosphere and very modern, upbeat and unique vibe. Amazing menu , delicious food with wonderful service (Our server Jay was very kind and knowledgeable w menu, cuisine) conpleted our visit. We already are looking forward to coming back! (parking can be a little tricky, but we will remember to drive in near Trader Joe’s lot)“

“This is hands down my absolute favorite restaurant in the entire area! The secret to their incredible success is Chef Pramod—his talent and execution are unmatched.
​The Indian fusion menu is brilliant from start to finish. You absolutely must try their fusion drinks; my personal favorites are the Mango Mastani, the Paan drink, and the Guava Rum Punch.
​For food, start with the Bao (both the paneer and fried chicken options are incredible) and the Street Noodles. For the main course, their Thali is a must-try, offering a perfect variety, and you cannot leave without ordering the Lamb Biryani—the baby goat meat is unbelievably tender and packed with flavor.
​Save room for dessert! The Sticky Date Pudding with ice cream is phenomenal, and their Mango and Pistachio Kulfis are the perfect authentic finish. Every single dish is a hit. Highly, highly recommended!“

“I tried Vasco’s Peri Peri for lunch and was blown away by the Two Tenders Rice Bowl. Tons of flavor, generous portions, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. It’s hard to beat a fresh, hot meal like this for under $11. Perfect quick lunch option Monday through Friday!“

“If I could give 10 stars I would!! Radha was amazing!! The food was all fresh, you could tell.. it wasn’t rewarmed or anything!! It was absolutely delicious and the right amount of spiceee!!
We had the masala dosa and samosa chaat, and I’m so coming back again to try something new!!!“

“First time trying this place and I came in wanting to try something new and they did not disappoint.

Staff was very kind and helpful. I asked my server for his recommendation since I am not too familiar with Indian cuisine and he pointed me in the exact direction that I wanted. Everything tasted incredible, they also make best naan I’ve ever had too. I will be back again!“

“This food was absolutely phenomenal; I came here with my family for my birthday, and the service was incredible. The staff was very friendly and kind; our server’s name was Shikhan (I’m not quite sure though). He wore a red shirt and served us from 7-8:20pm. I highly recommend anyone to bring their family here for dinner.“

“Lou's still has the best pan pizza and service is always good!! The place is very loud, however; so even with a party of only 4 in a corner booth in the main dining room (which I highly recommend vs the back room), it was often hard to hear what our companions were saying.“

“I recommend everything, their food is delicious!!!“

“Enjoyed a great meal with tasty food. Service was efficient and well-managed. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Prices were fair and reasonable.“

“Fantastic food Great service. I had called the restaurant about handicap accomodations. He kept a table that made me sit comfortably. Vinod owns the restaurant. He treats everyone with kindness. Will go again. Mrs.B?“

“Wonderful food & service!“

“My gujju heart and stomach are full. Just took my husband and myself to Sattvic for dinner. The thali was amazing. Unlike other Indian restaurants the food was spiced just right not too hot that it would give you heart burn and stomach ulcers. It was just right, perfect balance of flavors. Definitely going back.
The wait staff was also very attentive and polite.
I highly recommend this. Just like home cooked food.“

“Great service and great quality food on 8/16.we enjoyed India Independence Day celebration“

“I tried Vasco’s Peri Peri for lunch and was blown away by the Two Tenders Rice Bowl. Tons of flavor, generous portions, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. It’s hard to beat a fresh, hot meal like this for under $11. Perfect quick lunch option Monday through Friday!“

“delicious ♡♡♡♡ loved it all!“

“Delicious food. Wonderful lunch menu. Thank you!“

“Really enjoyed our experience at Cuisine of India. The food was flavorful, fresh, and there was a great variety of Indian dishes to choose from. The buffet is a nice option because you can try different curries, rice, naan, and vegetarian dishes all in one visit. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable for the quality and variety.

The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. Definitely a good place to visit if you enjoy Indian food, and we’ll be coming back again!“

“The chicken shwarma tacos and spicy beef were outstanding“

“It was my first time here and the food and service was amazing, will definitely be back“

“Awesome Food great service!“

“Total hole in the wall with amazing food. I was drawn by the potato vadas, which I’d never had - they are like a small samosa only with vada (lentil) dough. We also had mutter paneer and mutton biryani - all delicious. And very friendly service.“

“Had a great experience at Tandoori Al Badia! We ordered the butter chicken, tikka masala, nihari, and biryani, and the food was amazing. Really enjoyed the variety and being able to try several dishes in one meal. Everything came together for a really satisfying dinner, and I’d happily order these dishes again. The service was good as well, which made the experience even better. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re craving Indian food. I’m looking forward to coming back for another meal!“

“very nice people. immaculate. modern decor. astonishing food. many dishes. extremely authentic. completely delicious. perfectly fresh. Everything made from scratch. highly, highly recommended!“

“Great food ! Their Sambar and Puliserry are hundred percent authentic! Apart from the above, their vegetarian thorans are a treat ! I had chance and still enjoying their Koorkai thoran after years .“

“Best Hyderabad Biryani..“

“Sonya is wonderful. Come in for good food and cheap beer!!“

“shahi biryani-bolingbrook. no mirchi no namak , ordered today goat biryani family pack and kadai chicken. it looks there is difference in glendale heights and bolingbrook. biryani should be little more spicy but it was not.“

“We had brunch at Shahi and it was a get together of almost 75 ladies. the quality of food , taste and service was out of this world. just the Chinese noodles were extra spicy but rest was 5/5. I love the decor, taste and hospitality since the owner Rahila Al Karim took over.“

“Excellent food, specially Halwa Puri.“

“You go for the food not for the atmosphere. The plates are served fresh and hot and best eaten on the tables provided in the restaurant. They do travel well though. Lots of choices. Portion sizes are not gigantic except for the vegetarian one we got which was rice. Was huge. Great place for a quick lunch or dinner.“