30 Best Indian Restaurants in Pittsburgh

“delicious food, nice interior, and they do amazing charity for the community. wonderful people!“

“I love the amount of real spices they use in their curries. I can tell that the restaurant has a great quality of food. I am very sensitive to (hot) spices, but I want to enjoy the flavors of Indian food. If I ask for a 0 the spice level feels too hot for me. Last time I came, I asked for them to adjust the spice level to be milder than 0. They were able to reduce the heat in the dish to levels I could handle without reducing the flavor. I have not dined in at this restaurant, but enjoy the ambience of the place. It is clean and the decor is eye catching.“

“Great food and very friendly staff.“

“Had dinner here last week with several others for the first time. The owners are SO kind! They explained details and answered our questions to find the exact dishes we all wanted. The food was beyond fantastic!!! The flavors and spices were just right for each of us, and we will definitely be back!!!!“

“Clean ,friendly and delicious.“

“Delicious food with great service, love the environment, outdoor seating area is also very nice . 👍“

“the food is pretty good... but the service is Horrible!! Super slow... no smiles or greetings if you're not Indian. One guy waits on the whole dining room is completely rude and non-verbal... I decided to order to-go last night instead of being ignored in the dining room again and they said 40 minutes... I waited an hour and a half for it! the guy tried to put a Diet Coke for free instead of an apology... I dont even drink Diet Coke. The food is fine but they dont care about the customers at all!“

“The Spice Route 🌶🍛

A lovely Indian restaurant serving simple, flavorful and comforting food that feels just like a wholesome home-cooked meal. Nothing overly elaborate or heavy — just honest Indian flavors, beautifully prepared and full of warmth.

The restaurant was very clean and welcoming, and what truly made our experience special was Tina, the owner. She was incredibly warm, caring and attentive, personally making sure we were comfortable and that all our needs were taken care of. Her genuine hospitality added such a lovely personal touch to the entire experience.

Sometimes it’s the simplest food, served with love and genuine warmth, that leaves the most lasting impression. ❤

The Spice Route is definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for delicious, comforting, home-style Indian food and wonderful hospitality!“

“We had a great lunch!! Service was excellent. The food came out quickly! Will definitely come here again!“

“Love their food!“

“Food was so delicious, I'm excited to go back and try more of the menu. The Momo we had (Chilli, Fried, and Sadeko) were really (like really, really) good. You could tell everything was made fresh. I you like dumplings (who doesn't) you will be really happy with their momo. We tried a few curries as well, including the butter chicken--yummy. Really yummy. I'd been wanting to find a good Nepalese restaurant and this place was recommended by someone from Nepal, so I took their advice and I'm so glad I did. I will be back for certain. Plus the people were extremely kind and welcoming.
We got a lot of food, probably more than we needed, but I have no regrets. Can't wait to go back!“

“Clean open kitchen !solid simple quality !wow wow ready to go back ….“

“Great food and good portions. I’ve never had palak paneer with tomato curry before but it was really good. Just what I needed on this dreary Pittsburgh day. Also they had a sign on the truck apologizing for raising their prices. Idk what that’s about because I got a large entree (curry, rice, and naan) and a drink for less than $10 and the food is gonna last me another meal.“

“Wow! Loved the authentic food“

“Excellent food! I’ve been a fan for many years!“

“Incredible and authentic chaat! My husband was born and raised in India and we have always said that we wished there was somewhere in Pittsburgh that just sold chaat and snack items. We were blown away by the pani puri and the Bombay sev sandwich. The restaurant gives you a proper Indian dhaba feel. Will definitely be back and will recommend to our friends!“

“Excellent food, great service.“

“Excellent food! I’ve been a fan for many years!“

“Delicious food and great service“

“I’ve been here several times and it’s always delicious. I always get the same waiter and he’s super friendly & helps me make a meal choice !“

“good food good service good prices“

“Love the lamb wrap here. Wish I didn't have to struggle with asking them to make the meatballs well done because not every staff member gets it. When it's crowded or another time, they tell me it's already well done and at that moment, I already know I won't be enjoying it as much. But the guy with the long hair who understood it today and clearly mentioned it in notes, thank you so much. The wrap turned out to be wow! Perfect. But I'm uncertain if I'll be able to enjoy the lamb meatballs/wrap the exact same way next time.“

“The food here is really good, especially the Goat Biryani, which is my personal favorite. I love Hyderabadi food, and the biryani here has that authentic Hyderabadi taste that I really appreciate.

But more than the food, what makes this place special is the owner, Faiz bhai. He is genuinely one of the friendliest and most welcoming people you’ll meet. I have a lot of respect for him, and his hospitality alone makes this place worth visiting. Always a pleasure coming here!“

“Happened to be in the area to visit a plant nursery near by and realized we were starving for some lunch and found this spot. I had the rose milk, which was velvety, light sweet and floral, and overall delicious. For my entree I had the veggie thali and garlic nan. The paneer is made in-house and the quality and taste is exceptional. The service was amazing and fast. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming and the atmosphere was so cozy. Highly recommend! We will be back to work our way through the whole menu.“

“Great food. Large portions. Good variety of dishes.“

“Route 51 Restaurant is a little slice of Heaven. If you like Indian/Nepali food, go there. Everything was excellent. Best Masala Tea ever. We had Steamed Veggie Momo (so good), Chicken Tikka Masala, and the Tandoori Chicken. Will will most certainly be back!“

“Mintt Indian Cuisine is simply amazing. The food quality is consistently excellent. Loved the variety of options available. Service was smooth and friendly. Great place for families and friends.“

“Anyone who knows me, knows I love supporting small local businesses. The food was outstanding, but I was surprised at the plastic flatware/napkin in a sealed plastic bag and not real stainless steel flatware. Prices were inline with other Indian restaurants I have been to. Unfortunately, it's street parking in an already crowded street because of apartments. Would I recommend? Absolutely. Would I go back in the future? You bet I would!“

“Papu provides the best service! 5/5 Complimentary Chai and Chile cheese naan (new menu item) is excellent!“

“I took my husband to Salem’s for lunch for his first time. He spent a year in Syria and has missed the country, culture, and food ever since. He said the naan, hummus, and shawarma tasted just like it did in Syria. Then he asked if I can bring some home every week.“