11 Best Indian Restaurants near Gainesville

“Pakwaan Indian Cuisine in Gainesville is an outstanding choice for a family meal. Visiting with four family members, we were warmly welcomed into a spotless, inviting, and modern space, setting the tone for a relaxing evening together. The staff's hospitality was top-notch—friendly and attentive throughout our visit. For drinks, we enjoyed their refreshing mango lassi and, for the adults, a round of thoughtfully crafted cocktails from the bar—each beverage paired perfectly with our meal and added a special touch to our dinner. Appetizer highlights included the papadum with flavorful chutneys, crispy samosas, and the sought-after chili chicken—all served hot, fresh, and packed with authentic Indian spices. Our main courses were equally memorable. The classic chicken tikka masala and chicken madras came out bursting with flavor and were complemented beautifully by fragrant basmati rice and soft, garlicky naan. Vegetarian standouts like dal tadka, paneer makhani, and palak paneer truly impressed the whole family, demonstrating authenticity and skill in every bite. To finish, the kheer dessert delighted everyone at the table. Highly recommended for families looking to treat themselves in Gainesville VA.“

“Love the food and ambience was also amazing ❤️“

“We had a very wonderful experience at Olive Pizza & Grill . the food was delicious, customer service was top notch and the staff were really polite and kind, For Vegetarians also this is the good option,“

“Amazing! Tonight was our first time here, and it won’t be our last. Tandoori Chicken was done to perfection, the Naan was fluffy, and even our sometimes picky preteen loved her buttered chicken.

Drinks were refreshing and the service was honest. This family owned business will always have ours.

Thank you!“

“Good food. Local to where I live portions are ok nice owner“

“The price is good, and the chicken was juicy with a well-done marinade. The rice was long-grain and cooked properly, which I really appreciated. I also liked that the vegetables were grilled, not just fresh — that added a nice touch.

The downside for me was the chickpeas — they didn’t seem cooked the right way and were missing the proper spices. The portion size is on the smaller side, but considering the lower price, it makes sense.

Overall, a decent spot with some strong points, just not quite perfect yet.“

“It’s gone a very very good food 🥘“

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“Enjoyed one of the BEST South Indian in the Loudoun County area! We had the tiffin thali, rava dosa, and veg uthapam, and everything was delicious. Our server was super helpful and pleasant young lady, making our dining experience even better. Definitely coming here again!“

“Great food, very fresh and nice staff.“

“Like to go here for shopping groceries, Halal Meat they have v.fresh. And carryout kitchen they always have snacks to pickup immediately.“