37 Best Indian Restaurants in Charlotte

“Our family had many lunches here, the quality of the food was consistent, we were greeted with big smiles every time, the restaurant & restrooms were clean. We loved the food here & will definitely be back. Keep up the good work!“

“Tried Botiwalla today and the food was delicious! I had the chicken tikka wrap and my husband had the lamb burgers. Both were delicious. We also got the mango pickle and the dry garlic chutney. The dry garlic chutney was exceptional.“

“Very well maintained restaurant with delicious food. I enjoyed the chicken tikka masala with butter naan. The rice was aromatic and the mango lassi was delicious!“

“I got the Korma and it was the best thing I’ve ever had in my life. I couldn’t put my spoon down. It is so flavorful and delicious. Just keep in mind they add a lot of spice. I can handle spice and I did number three spicy and it was pretty dang hot. I also ordered chicken curry, which I was not as much a fan of as I am accustomed to a more creamy type broth consistency. The flavors were yummy though again super spicy. The Korma though. Omg. I found my new spot“

“Great spot with really good food. If you are new to Indian cuisine, this is the perfect spot. You can try the items before you buy!“

“Man my first experience eating here was an A+ The food was hittin on all cylinders folks👌🏽😋 The Owner is fun to talk to🎉“

“I'm hooked on their chicken seekh kebabs, can't get enough!“

“Our family had many lunches here, the quality of the food was consistent, we were greeted with big smiles every time, the restaurant & restrooms were clean. We loved the food here & will definitely be back. Keep up the good work!“

“Best Service , Highly Recommend“

“The food is absolutely delicious. Easily the best curry I’ve had in Charlotte. I will definitely be visiting over and over.“

“My son took me to dinner here following a recommendation. Spot on! Service was excellent, the crafted cocktails were delicious and the food was amazing. Perfect amount of flavor, great value and loved the atmosphere. Will definitely be back next time I come to town!“

“I stumbled upon Exotica at an India Food Festival in Charleston, SC. I’ve been on an Indian Food kick so I had to go see what this festival had to offer. Exotica had an impressive spread of food that was well displayed esthetically and from a food quality and safely standpoint. I’m a kitchen manager and caterer so that stands out and matters to me. They had the longest of a lot of long lines which told me it should be good. I was right. It was top notch. They far exceeded my expectations for the event. I didn’t know what most of the menu was so I looked everything up while I waited and made a list on my hand. My favorites of what I chose were the Samosa Chat, Onion Samosa and the Madurai Malli Dosa. Everything was amazing though. Sooo many flavors!! I’ll definitely be going to their restaurant the next time I’m near Charlotte. 10000% Now that I look at the full menu I see so much more that I need to try. Definitely a happy little accident finding this gem. 20/10 recommend :)“

“Loved having a quick lunch here today !
Nice clean restaurant. Hostess was polite and we were seated promptly and given menus . She brought us a pitcher of water , took our order . Food arrived in a timely manner . It was absolutely delicious, perfectly seasoned, fresh and hot ! Very good portions too . Loved the bhaji pav, dahi puri and uttapam !
Chutneys and sambar were delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch ,if in the area again, I would definitely return for more !
Staff is polite and efficient. We had a Very good first experience at this restaurant . Highly recommend it.“

“Delicious! A wonderful menu with a great variety of flavors. The dosa is fantastic!“

“My family and I have been going here for years and it’s maybe our favorite restaurant to go to. The food is excellent, the staff and service is always wonderful, and it just has a great atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for Indian food in Charlotte.“

“First time trying Ruchi. Got there early so we were able to spend time talking to the staff, who were all very friendly. We tried Indian take out staples this time (Tikka Masala and Korma) but had a really cool Indian Salad and the Gobi 65 was perfect. Will definitely go back and excited to try some authentic Hyderabadi items next time!“

“Today we visited this restaurant and enjoyed nice food. Prices are reasonable too. People who insist only vegetarian food can enjoy here because it’s purely vegetarian. Their coconut chutney and sambhar are delicious. The lady Olga’s customer service is very nice. This was our third time visiting this restaurant and the food was as good as it was at the first time which means their quality is great!“

“Place is AWESOME!! Been going for years and NEVER disappointed.“

“Dropped in here today to make a to-go plate from the buffet since I was short on time. This was around 12pm on a Wednesday- the buffet was well stocked and the staff were actively monitoring. Everything I chose had great flavor- chana masala, chicken tikka masala, chicken biryani. My only constructive feedback would be to have some of the naans wrapped in foil to-go (so that they keep warm😀). Great option for the uptown lunch crowd, especially on a cold or rainy day as it is located in the Overstreet Mall (near Chick-fil-A).“

“Amazing 😋Dining at Godavari Charlotte was an exceptional experience. The menu is a thoughtfully curated representation gastronomy, showcasing both regional diversity and culinary precision. 👌 The dishes which i tried was flawlessly crisp, with a perfectly spiced potato filling, complemented by a trio of fresh chutneys and a rich, aromatic sambar. The service was attentive yet unobtrusive, and the ambiance struck a harmonious balance between modern sophistication and cultural authenticity As someone who has experienced fine dining across multiple continents, I can confidently say Godavari Charlotte stands among the finest restaurants outside India. It is a destination for both connoisseurs of Indian cuisine and those discovering it for the first time. Highly recommended for its authenticity, quality, and hospitality. 😊😋“

“Naanzza!!! At first I was uncertain about the texture and taste of the naanzza but turned out be good combination. Basically it’s a cheese naan with toppings. I have tried the chicken tikka pizza and tandoori chicken pizza which were relevant to the Indian palate. The heat from the jalapeños, the crunchiness from the onions, refreshing tomatoes and cilantro, and the tikka sauce generously smothered over the pizza worked out perfectly. Paneer makhani pizza was reasonable but could not stand with chicken pizza in terms of flavor.“

“We had visited few months ago, they made food according to our request and taste. Specially my wife can only eat Mild Spicy Food.
In our Diwali and New Year, to celebrate yesterday we ordered via website. Once again they made all food according to our request and taste. We enjoyed it at our home with family.
We will be visiting this establishment more often.“

“Yeah Mon! If you are looking for the real deal mon, then this is the thing! Jamaican food at its best. Tonight was my first visit to Fidels Kitchen and I was impressed with how tasty, spicy, and authentic it all was. Admittedly, I am not from Jamaica, but I am from Florida which has some great Jamaican food too. I had been hankering for some red snapper and I had a Groupon for this place plus I had to head near their side of town anyway. I ordered the Red Snapper Escovitch with the rice&peas and the mac and cheese. The snapper was excellent, cooked just right and covered with a clear sauce that was freshly tangy and spicy hot (but not too much) with onions, Irish potato slices, and thin slices of Scotch Bonnet pepper. (Scotch Bonnet peppers are very closely related to habanero peppers.) I also ordered a small portion of curry goat. The last time I had curry goat Jamaican style this darn good was in the Jamaican Town of Flushings, Queens, NYC. That place was known for its curried goat and Fidels matches it! (Is that Blue Mountain Hot Curry?) The rice&peas portion was huge and full of flavor. The mac and cheese was certainly cheesy and not some fake Kraft powder-like cheese. Its top was toasted with just a touch of crispness. Topping it all off were a couple of slices of plantain. Please keep in mind that this location is takeout only! Fidels Kitchen is part of the South Ends Eats which houses seven different restaurants. Customers for all seven doors go thru the same entrance and the lobby is where to pick up or order food. When the food is ready, it is stashed in a locker box and you use your phone app at the kiosk and the locker door pops open. Quite a unique setup. There is no indoor seating, but there is outdoor seating with picnic tables around the side of the building. (Rumor has it that there might be another Fidels Kitchen opening hopefully in the near future in Concord.)“

“Lunch buffet was pretty good .“

“Great food and great service!!“

“I am extremely happy discovering this place. This is an amazing and perfect for the people who love and miss desi pastries 🥮😋😋“

“Food was really good. I tool the combo and tasted fresh. There is only 1 person handling the register and the food making the wait longer. They have Tea/Chai. There is no place to dine in and no restroom on site. Street parking available close by.“

“I ordered paneer butter masala meal and chicken samosas via Uber Eats. Thr butter massla was bland and watery. I think it is from a jar.

The naan was crispy. It had great flavor, but lacked the sour and chew of homemade naan.

The chickeb samosas were good. I have only had potato and pea versions. They are a tad spicy, but good.“

“We catered food from Tai's kitchen for a get-together. All the food items were delicious and our guests enjoyed them!“

“Awesome! My first afghani style Indian food experience! Was amazing and we will definitely be coming back. Great prices as well!“

“The food is excellent and we ordered non-veg thaali a must try dish, everything is unlimited in that thali. We got specials like fish curry, mutton curry and chicken curry along with chicken fry piece. It costs around 20 $ per person including taxes. Best place to hang around with friends having good apetite“

“Food was good and enjoyed the service“

“pathetic restaurants who have no value of Indian God and festivals who served chicken on ramnavmi special #bycotttrivaniexpress“

“Food was good fresh for lunch buffet almost a full house right at opening!! Been twice!!“

“Amazing food with good ambience though service is bit slow..“