We had an extended layover at IAD and got lucky and found this place for lunch.
Just a few caveats - I believe this place is only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. It is primarily a catering oriented place (all days of the week) that is open for the weekend. The dine in menu is limited due to this, while I believe the catering menu is extensive. This is true as of August 2025 and could possibly change so please check.
Having said that upfront the food ordered was excellent quality. I am usually not a big fan on Indian restaurants as they get the masala too much or too little and use standardized bases. But I was pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed the food here. The chole batura was exceedingly well made with the chole tasting really great. The malai chicken tikka was just too yummy. Perfectly marinated and cooked well. Strongly recommended as it was juicy and just melted in the mouth. I could taste the malai. The naan and batura also did not disappoint.
The presentation of the food was again commendable as you can see in the pictures. The condiments, pickles and onion garnishes were fresh and really added to overall experience and taste of the food. I think these attention to small details is important and the chef took the pains to make it perfect
We wrapped up the meal with a gulab jamun that was warm and soft and delectable. I recommend this place if you are nearby. The chef also stopped by and chatted with us and I believe they do have a full service restaurant that is open all days. Struggles with staffing led them to the reduced schedule and menu for this location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
venugopal sridharan
Located just 10 mins away from IAD airport, perfect spot for dine in or quick take out.
Butter Chicken was $17 and taste like tomato paste
Jawwad Wajid
Very nice food and service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javier Briones
Thank you zameer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yornif Cudjoe
The food was amazing. I highly recommend it. The service was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tauqeer Janjua (TJ)
Love the foodAnd the serviceBy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joy Phadte
One of the best lunches I’ve had in a long time. Chicken kadhai was spicy & awesome- all the food was amazing. I only wish they were open every day of the week. Definitely recommend this place to everybody!
Kid-friendliness: It is kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: There’s two entrances so the place is accessible by wheelchair
It was great food and service. I'd like to come back often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shreyash Patidar
I tried the Samosa here and it was really good with the green chutney. Moreover, the owner is really kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ejaz C
I went with my cousin today around12:13pm. There was no one in the restaurant. We ordered Veggie combos. Cauliflower is having a smell and look like it cooked few days ago. Dal has no salt or pepper. There was no taste in the food.
Service was not good. This was very poor and food quality was horrible. Not good there again and also let my friends know do not waist hard earned money at this Diya Bistro.
We had an extended layover at IAD and got lucky and found this place for lunch.
Just a few caveats - I believe this place is only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. It is primarily a catering oriented place (all days of the week) that is open for the weekend. The dine in menu is limited due to this, while I believe the catering menu is extensive. This is true as of August 2025 and could possibly change so please check.
Having said that upfront the food ordered was excellent quality. I am usually not a big fan on Indian restaurants as they get the masala too much or too little and use standardized bases. But I was pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed the food here. The chole batura was exceedingly well made with the chole tasting really great. The malai chicken
tikka was just too yummy. Perfectly marinated and cooked well. Strongly recommended as it was juicy and just melted in the mouth. I could taste the malai. The naan and batura also did not disappoint.
The presentation of the food was again commendable as you can see in the pictures. The condiments, pickles and onion garnishes were fresh and really added to overall experience and taste of the food. I think these attention to small details is important and the chef took the pains to make it perfect
We wrapped up the meal with a gulab jamun that was warm and soft and delectable. I recommend this place if you are nearby. The chef also stopped by and chatted with us and I believe they do have a full service restaurant that is open all days. Struggles with staffing led them to the reduced schedule and menu for this location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Located just 10 mins away from IAD airport, perfect spot for dine in or quick take out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I enjoyed the food. Love to visit again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Naan and Basmati Rice, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken
Good place for Indian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Butter Chicken was $17 and taste like tomato paste
Very nice food and service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you zameer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was amazing. I highly recommend it. The service was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the foodAnd the serviceBy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best lunches I’ve had in a long time. Chicken kadhai was spicy & awesome- all the food was amazing. I only wish they were open every day of the week. Definitely recommend this place to everybody!
Kid-friendliness: It is kid friendly
Wheelchair accessibility: There’s two entrances so the place is accessible by wheelchair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thali
Restaurantji Recommends
It was great food and service. I'd like to come back often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I tried the Samosa here and it was really good with the green chutney. Moreover, the owner is really kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went with my cousin today around12:13pm. There was no one in the restaurant. We ordered Veggie combos. Cauliflower is having a smell and look like it cooked few days ago. Dal has no salt or pepper. There was no taste in the food. Service was not good. This was very poor and food quality was horrible. Not good there again and also let my friends know do not waist hard earned money at this Diya Bistro.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Best food and best service thank you guys
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zameer is great! Service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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