50 Best Indian Restaurants near North Bethesda

“I ordered a number of biryani’s and my guests and I loved them. On May 11, 2024, I ordered the fish biryani and I can assure you it the best I have eaten for a long time. Would recommend this restaurant.“

“The best chaat Place in my eatery list. Must try their "ROYAL CHAAT". One of the best place to have Indian food.“

“I've never had a better meal in my life. This is THE only restaurant to completely blow my mind in any genre, start to finish. Impeccable service, ambiance, and quality.“

“The best Indian restaurant in DC hands down! Chef Vikram is a legend.

Exceptional flavorful food and service. Every time we come here, have the best experience.

Appetisers: The Palak chaat, black rice truffle dosa and sweet potato samosa are INCREDIBLE. Everything we tried was great, but these three in particular stood out.

Entrees: the Khatta Meetha Butternut and Dal Dhungaree were delicious. The gobhi mattar and bhindi aloo were also sooo good.

Breads: the goat cheese naan, truffle naan and garlic naan are amazing!

Will keep visiting and overeating the mouth-watering food here! Highly highly recommend.“

“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. 💛“

“Food was really good and the staff were very friendly. Curries were very good! My dad went three times last year and then returned twice this summer as he loved it so much.
Curry spice is done as as you like it.
Meals are very filling and worth the money.
Convenient as it is right beside the metro station and open 11am to 10pm.“

“My work splurged on us a lunch for us consisting of the Rasa Tantori Tasting Bundle. This meal is advertised as feeding 10 people, I think they are underselling just how much food you get. Were 10 extremely hungry people and then we were 10 very satisfied and perhaps overly full people a few minutes later, with food to spare! Nothing was particularly spicy, there was a little heat on one of the dishes, but nothing crazy. The variety of food is well balanced. Chicken, tofu, saffron rice, Greens, salads, chickpeas and curry with 2 chutneys, even dessert cookies! I recommend this meal if you are looking for an easy way to order a variety of food in one go that can feed 10 hungry, or 14 less hungry people. Especially if any of them are cautious about trying Indian. It was delicious well made. Not to mention conveniently delivered.“

“Nice food good service and good prices“

“Good food and good service“

“A cozy little spot right on Wisconsin with great food and kind, friendly service. The saag paneer was full of paneer and very flavorful. The garlic naan was fresh and hot. We were treated to a serving of kheer for dessert - creamy and cardamom-y. My friend really enjoyed her vegetable korma, saying it was maybe the best she’s ever had. She also was thrilled they had Gaja Halwa on the menu, which is uncommon. It was very good. Dev was gracious and made sure we were well cared for. We’ll be back!“

“My family enjoyed the food, a lot of different flavors, and their food is yummy, and pretty to look at. The staff are very efficient and attentive to their patrons. The atmosphere is very cosy. I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised of this hidden treasure.“

“Delicious!!! Some of the best Indian food in town“

“It was my first time there. Food was great. I would definitely return.“

“Excellent Indian food! Very generous portions and the Sunday thali is exceptional. Tender chicken in both curries, a ton of soft garlic naan and to die for carrot halwa dessert. Well done! Special shout out to the staff at Le Chat Noir next door for generously lending us their long wheelchair ramp :) So kind.“

“feel home even far from home good food and service ❤️👍“

“This was our first time at Spice Street. We were thoroughly impressed by the atmosphere and absolutely by the food! The staff was very friendly! We absolutely recommend this restaurant!!“

“Never thought to stop in until now--after five years in Woodley Park, we've found our spot for weekend brunch/buffet!“

“I had never been to Delhi Spice before, but I randomly chose it because we were hosting good friends from Virginia who love Indian food. And I'm glad I did. The food was excellent and everyone loved the dumplings and the sauce. The menu is varied and we enjoyed our selections. Olga, our server, was nice and friendly and very professional. She suggested the Ruple beer which went great with my meal. The place is small, which was perfect for us, and has ample parking in the back.“

“Great food Butter chicken was particularly good“

“Had such an amazing meal here last night. The food was top notch. The service amazing and I could tell that they wanted to provide a great dining experience. They seemed to really care about the food they were presenting. I appreciate that A LOT!!!!......And the food was just sooo good!“

“I ordered the veggie momo dumplings to-go, and they were honestly one of the best things I’ve ever tasted! The sauce was absolutely incredible! In fact, I loved it so much that I finished the sauce on its own even after I’d eaten all the dumplings. 😂

10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a delicious vegetarian option. Absolutely worth trying!“

“It is really good good with good quantity Very friendly staff and good at explaining their menu Must try“

“I just had my 2nd absolutely DELICIOUS Indian dinner at Virraaj on Cordell. My husband noticed what he thought was a new restaurant across from the public parking last week so we went there for our Wednesday date nite. We went earlyish and only a couple other tables were taken when we arrived but by the time we left at 6:30 ish it was just about full so best to make reservations. Even with many diners, it was still easy to talk to each other and be heard. I started w/ the AAM Palak Chaat appetizer which I had first tasted at Rasika and have ordered every time I have seen it on a menu. Definitely rivaled Rasika's and the portion was big enough to share w/ my husband as an appetizer. My main was the Murgh Bahak/ Kadai Chicken. So tender, so tasty with onion and green and red bell peppers, delicious brown sauce w/ terrific spices plus a little spicy kick. I ate as much as I could and still had left overs for 2 lunches at home. My husband ordered a lamb dish he enjoyed and finished every morsel including the rice. I saw some reviewers would have liked more rice. We had plenty with our meals so maybe they are giving more w/ each dinner. The waiter was attentive, professional, courteous and nice. The restaurant itself was classy & beautifully appointed - you could tell someone put a great deal of thought and money into designing it. This week we had friends visit who live in VA, within walking distance to Clarendon. We always go there for Indian food because there are so many good Indian restaurants to choose from but they were excited to try Virraaj from our comments about how much we enjoyed it. Before ordering takeout, I called and spoke to Jenni 3 times because I wanted to order what I had ordered last week but couldn't remember the name. She could not have been kinder or more patient in helping me figure out that it was the Kadhai Chicken. It may not seem like it from this review but I am a picky eater - happy to pay any price (just about ) for good food but am too often disappointed in Bethesda. Virraag got the highest marks on everything important to me: service, food, and ambiance - all of us enjoyed our meals and noone was disappointed. We ordered pickup for 4 main dishes including my fav Murgh Bahak/Kadai Chicken, Butter Chicken, Lamb Tawa Masala and Hariyal Murgh Tikka, naan and roti. All went on 2 big lazy susans on the dining room table and we kept on spinning, tasting and enjoying. The wife of the other couple always orders the Butter Chicken and kept on saying how moist and delicious the chicken was tonight. We all tried and liked everything - - not one complaint. So glad that we have a great Indian restaurant to go to and take friends to and not worry that anyone is not going to enjoy -- it is that good!“

“We randomly stopped by this restaurant and ordered one vegetarian thali and one non-vegetarian thali. Both were delicious, with the flavors and spice level perfectly balanced. The ambience was pleasant and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We had a great experience and would definitely love to visit again!“

“Tikka serves fresh, flavorful food made with quality ingredients. Everything we ordered tasted well balanced and didn’t feel overly oily or heavy, which made the meal feel healthier than many similar places.

The momos were easily the highlight. They were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering.

The only drawback is the pricing. It’s a bit expensive in general, but the quality of the food makes up for it. Overall, it’s a solid place if you’re looking for fresh, tasty food, and I’d definitely order the momos again.“

“The best Punjabi food in DC. G.O.A.T Room brings the rich flavors of Punjabi/ Indian food here to DMV. They have every dish (fish, goat meat, naan,butter chicken) that I tried there…the BEST that I ever had. I had tried over 100 of restaurants in DMV and no one can beat this. Punjabi food is known for its rich and buttery flavors and G.O.A.T Room uses only fresh spices and herbs, such as turmeric cloves, ginger, and garlic. The owner, Bobby has created an extraordinary dining experience that brings this special food and culture right to DC. Bobby will visit your table and discuss your meal and personally thank you for coming in. He made a wonderful suggestions of food and drinks.. we were amazed with that selections. Butter chicken has a creamy gravy made of onions, yogurt, seeds, and did not disappoint. The goat meat was the best I’ve ever eaten. Naan and everything was perfect and not too oily at all. The portions are good sized and the presentation is exceptional. The atmosphere is lovely with authentic decor, and smartly set tables but mostly it’s the staff’s hospitality that amazed us. Bobby and his team has accomplished what they have set out to do and that is to bring the best food to the people of DMV. With the rich flavors, fresh, spices, freshest yogurt, and love and care in every dish- they have succeeded. Will be making more trips to DC just for their yummy food! Highly recommended. 10 stars. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5“

“Their food is amazing, the atmosphere of the place is really cool. It looks very nice decorated. They have different kind of Naans. You know an indian restaurant is good when the chef is from India. And this is one of those. Come and enjoy! 😊🤤“

“So very happy that the buffet is back on Friday afternoons. Had a fabulous lunch, great salad, terrific entree choices and attentive service. I recommend everyone to drop in and partake of some seriously tasty food!“

“amazing food. though I would recommend to skip the pork cheek vindaloo which was the final course. and go for something else if available. and the dessert could have been more creative. but I'm nitpicking here .. overall it was fantastic“

“The food is amazing! I highly recommend everything!!“

“Delicious Indian food. Lots of options and combinations!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – A Hidden Gem for Biryani Lovers! Curry and Pie is hands down one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve ever visited! Their chicken and lamb biryani are absolutely phenomenal perfectly spiced, incredibly flavorful, and cooked to perfection. You can truly taste the authenticity and care in every bite.“

“Great Indian-Nepalese restaurant in Bethesda. Ordered the chicken Biryani along with Chili chicken and garlic naan. The Biryani was well prepared and fresh. The chili chicken had an abundance of flavor. It wasn't too spicy either. Our server was very kind and gracious. Will come back next time I'm between Baltimore and DC.Best food and best service“

“My daughter recently moved to the area. After a long day of cleaning and unpacking boxes we ordered pizza for dinner. This is the BEST pizza! The crust was perfect. It was not greasy. It was sliced perfectly-easy to pick up. Location was easy to find and service was SUPER friendly! I am looking forward to eating here again when I’m in town!“

“This place is a real surprise to me. They don't have any food that we can complain about. And the chef is so kind. And they give free chai with our purchase that's so tasty. I tried their koththu paratha, uthappam, pani poor, biryani, masala dosa, chicken 65, and noodles; all this food is 💯“

“Excellent food and service.“

“food is fantastic and everyone there is great. accommodating and great service!“

“Had a great experience here! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of authentic Indian flavors. The service was friendly and welcoming, and I really liked the new menu — lots of great options to choose from. Definitely worth visiting again. Highly recommended!“

“This was BY FAR the best dosas and Idli we have had in years! Chef Paul is amazing and he told me he doesn’t believe in catering or delivery because South Indian food is best served hot and fresh and I couldn’t agree more! The Idlis melted in my mouth. The dosas were just perfect - the masala and chutney and sambhar -10/10! Go - no run to this place!“

“Fantastic food! The service was exceptional! We felt like we were truly welcomed. I’m a vegetarian and the options were wonderful. We asked that the food not be too spicy and our requests were honored! The servings were really large and we all took some extra home! The prices seemed reasonable for such a lovely meal and setting!“

“Best Indian food on the east coast!“

“I recently dined at this establishment, having a late lunch. I was very impressed by the attentiveness/politeness of the staff. I ordered goat curry with garlic naan, and the meal did not disappoint. My server, Danish, was an excellent host and made the experience very warm and welcoming. I will dine here again.“

“My favorite Indian joint within tolerable distance. Thank you for the extras on my large pick-up order. It was much appreciated! However, their claim that Chicken Tikka Masala is from the Indian subcontinent was NOT up for intellectual debate. They simply replied, “if it’s good it doesn’t matter.” This is the only instance in my life where I can recall where cultural appropriation was followed on with de-cultural appropriation. Just a thought that is not meant to be negative, but are the origins of Chicken Tikka Masala disputed? Inquiring minds want to know…and attempting to open up this discussion was not met as to satisfy lingering questions. I still love you.“

“Perfect Indian food restaurant, price/portions are generous. Had the butter chicken, I’m not an expert but this is the style I’ve been looking for in DC a while now. Straightforward operation, looking forward to coming back!“

“Delicious food, friendly staff, and wonderful atmosphere! Love the big outdoor deck for socially distanced dining :)“

“We had dinner at the restaurant and everything was great. The restaurant has a cool vibe and the food was delicious. They have the Indian Thali options and serves a good quantity of food for one person. I totally loved the Kheer. I recommend the restaurant for good Indian food.“

“Wanted to try something new during birthday excursion. redditors recommended this place. finding out that they had a buffet helped me ensure I'd definitely find something I like. but I actually loved EVERYTHING they had in their buffet once I got there. had multiple plates. If I lived closer, it would've been a regular spot for me. hope to visit again soon. would recommend to anyone.“

“May be the best Bangladeshi food in the DMV. Biriyani, Tehari, Haleem, Kabab, Fish/Chicken /beef curry are great. Very good Iftar selection as well.“

“I've always had a positive dining experience at Kadhai, been coming here for probably a decade now. Tried their lunch buffet for the first time today. Delicious okra and lentils, creamy and flavorful butter chicken, generous offerings for a very reasonable cost.“

“Good south Asian food.“