42 Best Indian Restaurants near Rockville

“Authentic Indian cuisine served with care—RASA never misses. A flavorful escape right in the neighborhood.“

“Really enjoyed this place. Went after ordering online and wanted to see the place. I’m glad I found an Indian place which is authentic by DMV standards. Will be coming back! The owner is also so nice and kind and really everything about this place was lovely. They truly care about your food experience“

“Great food Butter chicken was particularly good“

“Good south Asian food.“

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

“First time dining in and had a great experience! We usually order to go (malai kofta, palak paneer, dal makhani, and ofc their samosas!!), but noticed the menu was different for dine in and wanted to try it.

The food was incredible- homey, well spiced, and perfectly fried. They do such a great job at balancing flavors and making fried food crispy and not greasy. The owner/worker was so kind to us as always!

Here's what we got:

1) Chole bhature- incredible chickpeas and crispy fluffy bhature. This was def the best thing we got!

2) Samosa chaat- you can't come here without getting their samosas. They are the best, large and well seasoned. This came with the chole (my fave!)and was very filling

3) Vada pav- super tasty fried potato ball with green chutney in a bun

4) Gobi paratha- finely minced and delicate cauliflower in a paratha! It was so impressive how much cauliflower was in here without the paratha ripping.

5) Masala chai- made fresh to order! He told us how other places pre make chai and fridge it, but he makes it fresh to order. It was so good and not as spiced as you would think. Loved the warmth and delicate flavor

Come with the expectation to wait a little more than a usual restaurant, but it will be worth it because everything tastes homemade and masterful. Don't be intimidated! They have an English menu and the owner understands English pretty well. Def check it out and show them some love with dine in or takeout!

This type of authentic hole in the wall is hard to find and very treasured by the community- in the hour we dined in, we saw almost 10 different parties calling in catering orders, dining in, or picking up takeout orders. You can tell how respected and well loved this place is; it's a gem of MoCo for sure!“

“This is the absolute best Indian food I have ever had. I have been going to this restaurant for over 5 years, and I have never been disappointed. Wonderful restaurant and owner, Louis, who is very personable and professional. The food is always delicious, from the entrees to the samosas and garlic naan! Other Indian Cuisine restaurants, in the Metropolitan area, do not even come close!“

“Awesome“

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

“I’ve had Indian food all over the country and internationally, and I would say this was the best Indian food I’ve had in my life. Everything was super fresh, flavorful, dynamic without being overly salty or sweet, just delicious and interesting and well balanced. I can’t recommend it enough. The cherry on top is that it’s also super reasonable. Parking is a little dicey in that area but if you look in the residential neighborhoods, you’ll eventually find something. If you can, Uber to it that’s even better.“

“Great experience for valetines day . We have tried other Indian restaurants and this is my favorite so far. Food was really good and its not too spicy and their portions is worth the price. The lamb biriyani and the bhuna goat with Naan was 👌😋 Great service as well! Tina our waitress was great and the rest of the crew know the difnition of team work! I had long island and it was one of the best long island i ever drunk. Bartender is 🙌👍. We will be back! Sammy“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Excellent food and service.“

“The lunch buffet was excellent! Great variety and very generous with the ingredients. Lovely service, they brought a basket of fresh (still warm and steaming) delicious naan without me even asking. My only disappointment is that I've lived in the area for over a year and this my first time here, I so wish I would have tried it sooner! I will definitely be back as soon as possible.“

“I had the lunch today and the variety of dishes and the tastiness of the food were excellent. Highly recommend this great Indian restaurant.“

“I’ve continued to come to this place and only tried different types of Biriyani and in my opinion by far this shop serves The Best Biriyani. For years it has maintained the consistent taste and it’s absolutely amazing. I often recommend this place to anyone who asks or wants nice food.“

“India Palace is hands down the best place for authentic Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine! Every dish is bursting with flavor, perfectly cooked, and beautifully presented. The service is always warm and attentive, making every visit feel special.

Their catering is equally outstanding—professional, timely, and consistently praised by guests. A special mention to Ranjit, the owner, whose politeness, genuine hospitality, and personal attention make all the difference. His kindness and dedication truly reflect the heart of India Palace.

Highly recommend for dining in, takeout, or catering—you’ll never be disappointed!“

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

“Delicious and authentic Indian food, freshly prepared. Our favorite in NOVA“

“I really loved this gem of a restaurant. I loved the buffet. The buffet was priced at around $20 with tax. I got an order of Naan or the common Indian bread included.
The service was excellent. My waiter was helpful and friendly. I liked the dessert and he showed me where the cup and spoon were for it. It was like Halwa pudding. It was yummy, sweet!
I liked the tandoori chicken. The music was Indian drums which are charming. The look of Kadhai, the interior, was of Mughal windows or Arabesque, if you will. But distinctly Indian. It was really an attractive place
It is located in the beating heart of Downtown Bethesda. I believe it is the first Indian restaurant in Montgomery County. I thought I read that somewhere online recently. But I'm not sure, ask them.“

“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.“

“Quality food and good service“

“We celebrated Diwali here this evening and they were extremely accommodating as we had 28 people. They treated us like family and the food was excellent. They had a Diwali special Masala coke that everyone enjoyed so much. Special thanks to Dinisha who was an excellent host and took care of everything, so thankful for her. Wonderful time had by all and will definitely plan other events at Madras Palace.“

“Absolutely love their food and the samosas are to die for!!“

“I had an amazing experience at this vegetarian Indian restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious — full of flavor, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. Every dish tasted authentic and comforting. The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great vegetarian Indian food and excellent service. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Everything was so tasty and service was fast and friendly. Definitely try the spinach with cheese and the desserts were amazing“

“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!“

“Love the huge veggie selection + high heat level!“

“Delicious food and excellent service!“

“Best Indian food restaurant in Montgomery County Maryland. Staff is polite and their servic is second to none!“

“I had a wonderful experience at this Indian restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavors, and perfectly spiced. The butter chicken and naan were especially amazing, and everything tasted fresh and well prepared.

The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the experience even better. The restaurant was clean and had a warm, comfortable atmosphere.“

“I had a very wonderful experience at Ghar E kabab, the food was delicious, customer service was top notch and the staff were really polite and kind“

“Had yummylicious karahi real flavour of Pakistan’s Karahi � . Tasty ever.“

“Wonderful South Indian cuisine! From Gol Gappa to Mutton Biryani, everything was delicious and full of authentic flavor. We tried more than 10 different items from the lunch buffet, and each one was excellent. Our entire party truly enjoyed the variety and quality of the food. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience great Indian cuisine!“