50 Best Indian Restaurants in Ottawa

“Delicious Dal Fry and Kardai Chicken. Rich flavour and texture on both. (But I will skip the raita next time -- too watery!)“

“We tried Sona the Indian Kitchen on a recommendation. We were hungry mid afternoon and our go-to for Indian cuisine was not yet open and Sona was. WE ARE SO HAPPY with our experience ❤️ the food was amazing and the service was gracious. They have definitely gained us as repeat customers.“

“Absolutely delicious! And lovely service!“

“Excellent food, great service and a very cozy atmosphere!“

“First time ordering take out. Everything was fantastic, no regrets. Thanks you for creating a fantastic meal for friends.“

“Highly recommend this place.The original authentic taste of food.“

“We go there for dosa and they keep expanding the choices! Love the spot and the yummy dosas. We were there again yesterday for lunch, we were served by Vismaya, efficient, professional and has the loveliest smile. We will be back, time and again !“

“We ordered takeout last night, and loved it! The portions were very generous, and everything was delicious. The service was excellent too;our order was ready quickly and the hostess was very pleasant and helpful. We will definitely be ordering here again.“

“Have been here for multiple meals for dinner and lunch and it has been excellent every time. Great food and service. Highly recommend!!“

“Amazing food! So delicious and the presentation is wonderful! A wonderful place for a night out with loved ones or friends“

“Had an amazing dinner, the food was delicious and the service was exceptional, thank you A.J. Will definitely recommend and return back. Keep it up . Mr Amith went out of his way to make sure our evening was pleasant .“

“the food is above and beyond amazing 10 on 10 flavor 10 on 10 spice just love it will definitely be ordering from here again“

“I recently tried the Amritsari Kulcha and it was absolutely amazing. The kulcha was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside with a delicious spicy potato filling. The flavors were rich and authentic and it tasted even better with butter, chole, and chutney. Every bite felt fresh and satisfying. Harman was also very nice and friendly and provided great service which made the experience even better. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves delicious food. 😋🥘“

“We frequent Indian restaurants weekly, Indian being our favorite food. This restaurant is a hidden gem. Incredible! And very nice atmosphere. Too bad they are not located in Barrhaven.“

“Best place for south-Indian food. 😃 Love visiting here. Also the outside view is so beautiful😊“

“Every dish was excellent! The flavors were rich and authentic, perfectly balanced with spices. Each item was cooked to perfection, making the meal truly memorable. Highly recommended for anyone who loves bold and delicious food!😍“

“the food is above and beyond amazing 10 on 10 flavor 10 on 10 spice just love it will definitely be ordering from here again“

“Absolutely delicious and authentic Indian food ! My girlfriend and I had a wonderful experience eating from there. The samosas and dumplings were outstanding.“

“We were truly drawn in by the delicious aroma of the food while walking through the By Ward Market!

We decided to try it for dinner and we were so happy we did! The man behind the counter was very friendly and helpful.

Absolutely delicious food. We tried the butter chicken (served with rice and salad), fresh naan, and both the chicken and beef samosas.

Again, all of it was outstanding! The naan bread was a perfect compliment to the butter chicken. The chicken samosa was also a favourite.

Highly recommend if you are walking through the area!“

“Authentic Indian food! Good atmosphere!!“

“Amazing food and wonderful customer service!“

“Amazing food delicious 😋 nice service“

“best food ever...so tasty and made fresh.“

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

“This small restaurant makes the best Indian food. Their Malai Kofta is out of this world! Their garlic naan is so tasty. Every time we go out meal is fantastic. Don't be fooled by their outdated decor because this place is fantastic.“

“Mahal Tanjore Restaurants in Ottawa offers an exceptional dining experience with its delicious food, delightful ambiance, and warm hospitality. I realy enjoyed the delicious food and also The staff at Mahal Tonjore are friendly, attentive, and go above and beyond to ensure guests feel welcome and well taken care of. Dining here is a true pleasure, combining great food with an excellent overall experience.“

“the best mallu food in the city“

“I had chicken bhoona,
Lamb dhansak w biriyani and samosas. ALL the food was phenomenal! The curries were served in unique little pans that stayed on heated stands so they wouldn’t get cool.

The owner is very charismatic and welcoming. He had our table laughing many times.

If ever in Ottawa itching for Indian cuisine this is THE SPOT.“

“Delicious food and authentic Bangladeshi taste. Every dish we tried was amazing: kolija shingara, daal puri, kalo jam. The chingri shutki is a must try!Best part about the place was the owner, a very friendly man who you can tell really cares about the food and the customers. This restaurant is his passion project.A rare find in Ottawa. We will definitely go back whenever we crave authentic deshi food!“

“Super fresh, very yummy! Great samosas! Absolutely everything was wonderful! Will definitely order again!“

“All the dishes use a bouquet of home blended fresh spices that fully pronounce character flavors of authentic Indian Cuisine. A must place to go with family or friends here in our nation’s capital.“

“Found this amazing, delicious, authentic Indian vegetarian restaurant on Baseline - Royal Paan. ( 1943 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0C7). Usually not very impressed by Indian resturent in Ottawa but this one touched my soul. Worth trying. I have tried couple of dishes and they all were amazing Pavbhaji Dosa, Stuffed Kulcha Channa, Dhai bahala and Hakka Noodles. The amount of food was way enough for me. The place was clean and very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Prices are reasonable for sure. Already went 3 times and will be going again.“

“Outstanding food. The Ambiance is excellent and the chef cooks everything per your request and right in front of u. Best place to eat in Ottawa“

“The dishes are so good that rice is optional.“

“I'm a steak loving meat eater, but I had a craving for some vegetables and thought I should add a few extra minutes to the end of my life with something healthy to eat. This place did not disappoint 👏... everything was beyond delicious, and also filling and satisfying, If I knew how to cook vegetables like this I could give up meat.“

“I placed a large take home order for 8 people. I want to highly recommend the food and I was grateful for the fact that the food was ready on time, packed up really well and they helped me take it to the car. I ordered Lamb Briyani, which was fresh and delicious. I also ordered vegetable Korma was creamy and lovely, and Dal Makhini and it came with salad and naan, all of which was a big hit with everyone! The portions were generous and I found the price to be reasonable too. Next time, I will order more naan because it was very soft and tasty. Thanks very much and I would definitely go back again.“

“Really liked the food! Loved the golgappee and chole bature … definable worth trying! Would go again and recommend everyone to try !!!“

“Walked in for a quick bite not expecting much. Walked out with the only disappointment of not ordering more! The best samosas I’ve ever had. They are a must have. Plus the people are so friendly.“

“Yesterday tried vadapav, it was very fresh and yummy. Looking forward to try different delicacies in next visit to Ice flame.“

“Had an amazing experience at Jay Bhavani Vada Pav! 🌟 The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and just like authentic street-style taste.

A special shoutout to Prachi for her excellent service. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. Her warm attitude really added to the overall experience!

Highly recommend this place if you're craving tasty vada pav with great service. Will definitely visit again! 😊“

“The food was absolutely amazing! I have eaten at every Indian restaurant in Ottawa and now this is ranked Number One for our family. The Tandoori Fish was out of this world. All dishes were beautifully spiced, fresh and very flavourful. Seriously fantastic!“

“The food and service was excellent. Spice levels were as we requested. We ordered Vegetable Biryani, vegetable fried rice, Rava masala dosa , ghee dosa , rice khhr, vegetable kebabs and gobi manchurian gravy! Everything was exceptional! Highly recommend for all food lovers! Updated from previous review on 2026-02-26“

“We started going to their east end location way back in 2005. When we moved we traveled from Barrhaven to go pick up. So glad to have the south location. Consistent, excellent food every time. 10/10 highly recommend.“

“Mia’s is a great choice for fresh authentic Indian Cuisine, and this family owned and operated establishment is always so gracious and grateful for the business. Highly recommend.“

“good pizza and service [Original] good pizza and service“

“Good food 🍱 and service I“