26 Best Indian Restaurants in Cincinnati

FlavorFull India Indian • $
834 Ohio Pike #100, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Platter Combo - Choice Two Curries Naan Rice & Dessert
Lamb Wrap with Cilantro and Yogurt Sauce
Lamb Tikka Masala with Flavored Rice
Shahi Dessert Bread Pudding
Lamb Curry Rice Bowl
Paneer Tikka Masala
Extra Flavored Rice
Lamb Pizza on Naan
Chicken Curry Bowl
Garlic Naan Bread

“My husband and I came here for a date night!! The food and service are spectacular!! We really won’t be going to another Indian restaurant for a long time grime since finding Flavorful India. Shweta is so friendly and and eager to please her customers.

If you’re hungry for good food….Come here“

4.8 Superb220 Reviews
Royal Taj Indian Restaurant, Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH Indian • $
8510 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Saag
Chicken Curry
Garlic Nan
Lamb Curry
Tomato Soup
Paneer Nan
Vindaloo
Aloo Gobi
Samosa

“A Warm and Flavorful Experience!

We visited Royal Taj Indian Restaurant for lunch and were delighted by their warm hospitality and incredible buffet. From the moment we entered, we were welcomed with the kind of warmth that truly reflects Indian culture—“Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guest is God). The sister at the front ensured we were comfortably seated, especially with our two young kids, which made a big difference.

The buffet showcased authentic Punjabi flavors—especially the chicken dishes, which were bursting with traditional taste and freshness. You can tell they put love into their food. We had a fun, relaxed time as a family, learning about the dishes and enjoying every bite.

They’ve just started in March, and they’re already doing a fantastic job. We’ll definitely be back soon to try the à la carte dinner menu. Highly recommended for anyone looking for genuine Indian hospitality and delicious North Indian cuisine!“

4.8 Superb77 Reviews
Mayas Indian Restaurant Indian • $
4486 W 8th St, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Butter Chicken and Naan
Veg Appetizer Platter
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chef's Special Naan
Assorted Chutneys
Mango Milk Shake
Vegetable Samosa
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Curry
Combo Biryani

“I finally ate at Mayas Indian Restaurant and it was great! The Chicken Jalfrezi was very flavorful. I ate inside with my family and the customer service was outstanding. I'll definitely be going back!“

4.7 Superb89 Reviews
The Indian Bistro Restaurant Indian • $
671 Ohio Pike H, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Special Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tandoori with Bone
Special Vegetable Samosa
Various Buffet Items
Vegetable Samosa 2
Chicken Tikka Saag
Vegetable Pakora
Chicken Makhani
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Biryani

“We have been ordering from the Indian Bistro for many years! Food and service just keeps getting better and better! Favorite restaurant in the city! ❤️Fox Family!“

4.8 Superb54 Reviews
Viva India Indian • $
3672 Erie Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Samosa Vegetable Two
Dal Fry Yellow Dal
Mulligatwany Soup
Chicken Tandoori
Vegetable Korma
Samosa Meat Two
Lamb Rogan Josh
Chicken Pakora
Vegetable Curry
Tikka Masala

“Visited today here...It was unplanned visit.. google searched near by ault park indian famous restaurant..got this hiden gem.Tasty food..big portion we ordered butter chicken,naan, rotis, rice was complimentary with it.The onion sweet chutney tried for first time it was mouth licking.The food was more than enough for 2 people..Staff is welcoming...love to visit again to try more dishes...one time is not enough...walked 5000 steps coming after home...tummy is too full..Being an Indian feels good Indian restaurant are serving awesome tasty 😋 food..will never missed indian food here.Thanks to owner🙏Keep serving awesome tasty food..“

4.7 Superb73 Reviews
Grace Of India Indian • $
6900 Cheviot Rd #5100, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tikka Saag and Malai Kofta
Special Chicken Tikka Masala
Naan and Mango Lassi
Chicken Shahi Korma
Chicken T Biryani
Chicken Tandoori
Vegetable Samosa
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Makhani

“The food is phenomenal! I definitely recommend Grace of India!“

4.6 Superb86 Reviews
Taj Indian Restaurant Indian • $
7426 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala Lamb Vindaloo
Chicken Tikka Saag
Chicken Tandoori
Vegetable Pakora
Chicken Dippers
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Curry
Lamb Biryani
Matar Paneer

“Enjoyed a delicious lunch. Dined on chicken vindaloo, lamb curry and naan.“

4.6 Superb71 Reviews
Shaan Indian Cuisine Indian • $
3880 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Saag
Tandoori Chicken
Vegetable Pakora
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Makhani
Mixed Platter
Chicken Curry
Hot Spicy Naan

“Delicious food and great service. Great for quick lunch and the garlic naan is wonderfully crispy and chewy.“

4.4 Superb184 Reviews
DELHI PALACE INDIAN CUISINE Indian • $
7133 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Tandoori Chicken Saag Naan and Basmati Rice
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Saag
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Rogan Josh
Chilli Chicken
Paneer Makhni
Chicken Curry

“Delicious chicken makhani, lamb biryani and paneer naan. We will be back again soon!“

4.4 Superb84 Reviews
Kanak India Restaurant & Bar| Lunch buffet Indian • $
10040 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Tandoori Chicken Saag Paneer Pakora
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori Specialties
Chicken Shahi Korma
Chicken Tikka Saag
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Makhani
Chicken Dippers
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Vindaloo

“I’ve lived in Cincy for 3 years and probably DoorDash Kanak twice a month. Funny enough, I’ve never actually been in. However, the food is always phenomenal! Love the chicken korma, aloo saag, chicken tikka masala, chicken makhani, and the bharta. Garlic naan is always a hit too.“

4.3 Superb123 Reviews
Adeep India Indian • $
211 W McMillan St, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Assorted Vegetable Platter
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Saag
Hot and Spicy Naan
Vegetable Pakora
Chicken Makhani
Chicken Biryani
Mushroom Saag
Chicken Saag
Garlic Naan

“I was comparing to Ambar my absolute favorite and found this place had a very delicious similar sauce for the Chicken Makhani. Ambar includes raisin and cashews with theirs but could have added and is available as an extra at Adeep. The Garlic nan was great at both places a smaller not as heavy crunchy version at Adeep. The guys that work and some may own were super great friendly and was comfortable to eat there but is small and basic and does a bustling carry out and delivery. You will like it here.

Parking: Pay lot right next door was readily available for like 2 bucks paid by quarters at the machine located at each spot. Very convenient“

4.3 Superb62 Reviews
Aap Indian Restaurant | Full Bar | Catering | Dine In And Carry out Indian • $
6430 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tiki Masala and Garlic Naan
Chicken Tandoori
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Curry
Chili Chicken
Lunch Buffet
Biryani Rice
Lamb Curry
Fried Rice

“I am 100% a fan of their Chicken Tikka Masala. The best I've ever had, hands down. Beside the amazing food, their service is excellent and the atmosphere is, not only eye catching but also be clean. AAP is always my favorite place to eat.“

4.2 Good68 Reviews
Baba India Restaurant Indian • $$
3120 Madison Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala
Vegetable Samosa Two
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Tandoori
Vegetable Pakora
Chicken Mushroom
Chicken Makhani
Pakora and Naan
Chicken Biryani

“My favorite Indian restaurant. The food is very delicious and consistent. They do chicken shahi korma my favorite way, with chunks of cheese and golden raisins in the sauce. My fiancé loves the vindaloo and general thickness of the curries here. The naan is also top-notch.“

4.2 Good75 Reviews
New Krishna Indian Cuisine Indian • $
11974 Lebanon Rd #100, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala
Reasonable Price
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Makhani
Chicken Curry
Chili Chicken
Paneer Tikka
Lamb Korma

“Thank you for the excellent service and food during our visit, with such a warm welcome! We miss our favorite restaurant since our move to FL. See you next time!“

4.2 Good83 Reviews
Amma's Kitchen Indian • $$
7633 Reading Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Ammas Dinner Special for 2
Gobi 65 Spiced Cauliflower
Buffet Rice Varieties
Paneer Butter Masala
Amma's Special Dal
Mysore Masala Dosa
Vegetable Samosa
Vegetable Noodles
Gobhi Manchurian
Idli Vada Cambo

“Love that it was all vegan except one yogurt chutney! Even had vegan rice pudding which I love and haven't been able to eat, cuz cow pus. Food was tasty, with flavor bomb chutneys for anything lacking. Gobi Manchurian was good, as was noodles and channa. Ppl were friendly and spacious. Would return!“

4.2 Good123 Reviews
Krishna Indian Restaurant and Carry Out Indian • $
313 Calhoun St, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Saag Paneer and Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Mushroom
Lamb Vindaloo
Chicken Curry
Garlic Naan
Chicken Saag
Mango Lassi
Garlic Nan
Roti

“The food. Chicken mas & the green sauce stuff, & those pea puffs & the pan bread all delicious !
It's made there,
Made to order. I get this 1-2x a year when I'm craving these dishes & tastes .
Even if my stomach churns for 3 days after. It's well worth the price.

Vegetarian options: The chicken mas is delicious & kids will eat it

Dietary restrictions: Be wary ! the green sauce with the white cubes. I always thought they were tofu. 😂. just learned it's cheese / milk cubes.

Parking: There should be plenty. If you make the circle around & around. Or park in the lot next to Chipotle & slide the attendant a 5$er

Kid-friendliness: Kids love to eat it

Wheelchair accessibility: 1 step up in. 1 step down out.“

4.1 Good38 Reviews
Ambar India Restaurant Indian • $$
350 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala Saag Paneer and Chicken Biryani
Triangular Spiced Dumpling 2pcs
Lamb Korma w Garlic Naan
Vegetable Samosa Two
Lamb with Spinach
Garlic Blast Naan
Mixed Vegetables
Chicken Makhani
Shrimp Biryani
Butter Chicken

“Fast service, no wait. The smell is fabulous right when you walk in. Food is top-notch. Easy to carry on a conversation at the restaurant- not too noisy. Free Parking in the rear.

Parking: In the rear. About 15 spots.“

4.1 Good98 Reviews
Ajeet India & Nepali Cuisine Indian • $
341 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Vegetable Pakora
Assorted Veggie Curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tika Masala
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Chow Mein
Aloo Chana Masala
Vegetable Samosa
Chicken Tandoori
Lamb Rogan Josh

“Awesome Customers service“

4.1 Good117 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Dushmesh Special Chicken Tikka Masala
Dushmesh House Special Combo Biryani
Chicken Tikka Saag
Vegetarian Platter
Vegetable Pakora
Chicken Tandoori
Vegetable Samosa
Kadai Ginger Lamb
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Makhani

“Good food, great service!“

4.1 Good140 Reviews
New Shaan Indian Cuisine Indian • $
3972 Red Bank Rd Suite C, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Shahi Korma
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Saag
Vegetable Pakora
Chicken Curry
Paneer Pakora
Chicken Saag
Aloo Paratha
Saag Paneer
Garlic Naan

“It’s been a few years since I’ve been able to have Indian food and man am I glad I chose this place. The food was absolutely perfect. Both fresh and delicious. The restaurant itself is very clean, and the service was warm and always with a smile.“

4 Good67 Reviews
Swad Indian Restaurant Indian • $$
1810 Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Saag
Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala
Special Chicken Tikka Masala
Mint and Tamarind Chutneys
Assorted Vegetable Platter
Chicken Tikka Saag
Garlic Naan Bread
Traditional Curry
Vegetable Samosa
Tandoori Chicken

“This neighborhood place has really good, nutritious food, good portions without feeling like they are skimping on the ingredients, just the right amount of spice and excellent service. Also pretty remarkable is the number of people stopping by to pick up food. Clearly a neighborhood favorite!“

4 Good70 Reviews
RAVIS Hyderabad House Indian • $
9536 Cincinnati Columbus Rd Suites 4 & 5, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Special Chicken Biryani
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Dum Biryani
Chicken Fried Rice
Bullet Naan Chilli
Hyderabadi Chicken
Tandoori Chicken
Gobi Manchurian
Boneless Biryani
Pepper Chicken

“Have been going here few times every year - food was always pretty good and the price was not over the top... I like they combined the Thai and Indian restaurants together and you can now mix both cuisines from the same table (seating was just 4-5 small tables at Ravis before). And glad the food is equally good no matter which cuisine. You can sit anywhere you want but recommend the Thai side to the right which seems to be more upscale although it's the same waiting staff who btw were pretty quick (after they combined, went once for a weekday lunch and recently for a weekday dinner).
Noting that there are a LOT more tables between the two places now (30?)- so I can see how they could get overloaded during peak times unless they have more than 2 waiters? And they are good folks - don't expect it to be like a corporate run place.“

3.5 Good61 Reviews
Nawab Grill & Restaurant - Pakistan & Indian Cuisine Pakistani • $
11277 Reading Rd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Halwa Puri Chicken Tandoori
Plain Naan with Butter
Chicken Handi Boneless
Chicken Tikka Masala
Beef Chuppli Kabab
Chicken Malai Boti
Tandoori Chicken
Halwa Puri Combo
BBQ Mix Platter
Beef Seekh Kabab

“They have some great food. I liked the biryani and chicken handi. My kids loved the samosas and gulab jaman.“

4.3 Superb163 Reviews
Hamro Restaurant Himalayan/Nepalese • $
677 Northland Blvd, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Steam Momo
Chicken Tandoori
Chilli Chicken
Chicken Momo
Mango Lassi
Pork Thukpa
Goat Curry
Goat Soup
MO MO

“Most delicious food in town . Cincinnati OH Forest park. Try once.“

3.8 Good49 Reviews
Parijaat Restaurant and Bar Fast Food • $
7810 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Biryani
Rogan Josh
Vindaloo
Shorba
Momo

“Had the great chicken biryani. Will order again :-)“

3 Average23 Reviews
Elephant Walk Indian Bar and Grill Ethiopian • $
170 W McMillan St, Cincinnati

Customers` Favorites

Vegetarian Platter
Vegetarian Combo
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Tikka
Veggie Combo
Naan Burrito
Tikka Masala
Lamb Biryani
Extra Injera
Naan Nachos

“This is an Indian restaurant in downtown Cincinnati near UC. It kind of focuses on like Indian street food as opposed to some of the fancier ones with the big menus and fancier dishes. There was a lot of good here as the restaurant looked very nice and the staff did a mostly good job (it took a while for them to cook the food but unless it's ridiculously long I don't complain about that and won't here either.) I went with my favourite Indian which is Lamb Vindaloo which is chunks of lamb (or whatever other meat you prefer) with a tomato based sauce with lot's of spices. I got mine a 4 out of spicy instead of my normal 5 because I had never been to this restaurant and didn't know how much they would spice it. I could have definitely gotten the 5 as the 4 wasn't all that spicy. It had some pretty good flavour and the lamb was cooked perfectly and was in pretty good sized pieces. Their naan was quite good as well which is vitally important at an Indian restaurant to soak up all of those sauces. I probably should have tried their street food which is their specialty but there will be a day for that. What I had was good but not great Indian food. When I come back and try the street food dishes I will reevaluate. I'd rate this about 6.5 out of 10.“

3.5 Good65 Reviews

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