29 Best Indian Restaurants in Cincinnati

“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!“

“The saag is AMAZING ! Its not too blended the texture is perfect. Taste is top tier. Mango lassi is perfect amount of sweetness. Only area for improvement on taste is the garlic naan wasn’t very garlicky. Service was good. Only area for improvement there is we sat for quite awhile waiting for the server to come collect payment as we were unsure as to if we go up front to pay or remain seated but in her defense we honestly could have just asked.“

“The food was excellent. I would highly recommend the Tikka Masala Waffle Fries. The restaurant was large and had an extensive menu. I ordered the Lamb Choley off the Signature Meals and really enjoyed it. One of the better Mango Lassis I have had too. Prices were reasonable especially for the amount of food you received. It is enough for two to three meals easily.“

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

“My favorite Indian food in the city. Best butter chicken. Everything else is also delicious: samosa, mango lassi, shrimp dishes, everything. Only thing sometimes the requested spice level is a bit of a gamble. Some days a 2 is not enough, other days a 3 is too spicy; that would be my only feedback, to standardize the spice levels a bit more. But overall, delicious food. They're very nice and carry-out is ready on time. Highly recommend.“

“Good food, great service!“

“It was a great experience, love the food and customers service. 10/10 recommended restaurants.“

“Had a wonderful meal here recently. Everything from the presentation to the flavor was spot on.

The garlic naan was perfectly charred and honestly the highlight of our table. We really enjoyed pairing it with the rich, flavorful curry. The portion sizes were just right, too.

I cannot wait to come back. It is definitely a new favorite spot for us.“

“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!“

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

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

“Every menu item I've tried at this restaurant has always been fantastic; better than what I've had at any other place in this price range. Well worth the drive when I can get out there. The staff is friendly, the food is amazing, and plenty of it.“

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

“The food was very tasty during the lunch buffet. We were probably the first group that came at noon on a Wednesday. The food was not very spicy so it was accommodating and everything was fresh. The total cost per person was only $20 after tax + tip for a lunch buffet which is very reasonable.“

“I've been eating here for many many years. Best Indian food I can find. I try Indian food all over the country. Nothing compares to how fresh this food is. Cooked to order. Amazing flavor. Authentic. I've seen the kitchen. Its one of the cleanest restaurant kitchens I've ever seen. Family owned and operated. They care about the quality and the experience. 5 stars!!!!“

“My friend and I came here and the cashier was lovely, very very kind. The atmosphere is nice with tall ceilings and natural lighting and there’s even an outside patio which is great for beautiful weather. The food was also a 10 out of 10 very fresh and hot. Even for a free samoa Very clean and overall 5 stars. Will recommend and plan on coming again.“

“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.“

“I love this place! My favorite Indian restaurant ever. The workers are so sweet and friendly! Everything I get is soooo tasty! We go for date night and get carry out! Definitely recommend!! I went for my birthday and they were so sweet in giving me a gift certificate!“

“Been coming here for years and stop by everytime I’m in the city. Wait times are not long and is in an accessible location. The best indian food I’ve ever tried and can’t even replicate it at home. The Paneer Makhani is so full of flavor, creamy, and silky. It’s perfectly balanced and not too overpowering. Perfect bit of savory and spiciness with amazing aromatics. Its a must. The rice is very fluffy with amazing flavor. Never knew plain rice could be so tasty. The garlic naan is amazing quality and a great edition for its price. Comes free during lunch. Best indian food in the country.“

“I keep trying different places around Cincinnati but I have failed to find another as good as Ambar. I just tried another restaurant tonight and once again, while it was very good, Ambar is better. Not sure what’s up with some of the very negative reviews, I guess the Indian restaurant biz is very competitive ;)“

“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!“

“An absolutely huge menu, as clearly marked for vegans as a menu could get. In fact it seemed like the majority of the items are vegan. This isn't your typical three or four vegan items, we are talking dozens. I had a mushroom curry that was incredibly delicious. Maybe the best Indian dish I've had. Perfect level of heat and spice. The only possible negative is the restaurant itself. If you are the type of person who wants every place they eat to look like it was remodeled yesterday, you may have a problem. Everything here is dated and well worn, so to speak. There are numerous water spots on the ceiling tiles and some are about to fall out. I don't particularly care about that stuff myself but if you do, be warned. This was my first visit to Cincinnati and am planning on coming back regularly so it's nice to already have a go-to place!“

“Baba has great food in a convenient location in Oakley. One of the best lunch buffets in Cincinnati. I always leave with leftovers for lunch the next day.“

“Had a great experience here! The food was fresh, flavourful, and served hot. Every dish was well prepared, and the portions were satisfying. As i requested them to make the manchurian crispy it was perfect.Mango Lassi was delicious 🤤.The staff was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a clean and welcoming atmosphere.I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious food, and I’ll be coming back again!“

“Awesome Customers service“

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

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

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

“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.“