Diners' Choice: Indian restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Indian cuisine in Chicago / Illinois? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Indienne

4.9

4.9 (126)

$50 and over

Indian

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

INDIENNE resides in a 19th-century printing warehouse; the converted timber loft now brought to life by Chef Sujan Sarkar's culminating effort in Progressive Indian Fine-Dining.

Beloved Guests: please note the reservations acquired through open table are solely for the tasting menu experience. We are thrilled to welcome you into our home! For questions regarding the tasting please call the restaurant during office hours and / or email our team info@indiennechicago.com.

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ShellyVIP

Dined on Jan 9, 2025

We had another great experience at this restaurant. Food was creative and delicious. Staff was attentive, our waiter and server were great.

Indus Progressive Indian

4.7

4.7 (174)

$50 and over

Indian

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Inspired by one of the earliest civilizations in ancient history, the Indus Valley, the Indian fine dining concept will honor creating food for pleasure rather than simply sustenance, as the Indus people pioneered by being one of the first to blend and combine spices for flavoring.

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Alex

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Really good food. Contemporary Indian cuisine. Highly recommended.

India House, Chicago

4.7

4.7 (952)

$30 and under

Indian

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

India House Restaurant in Downtown Chicago offers dining,All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet, catering services, delivery through Uber Eats/DoorDash/ Grubhub, and banquet services. Our party room can accommodates up to 50 guests and is perfect for events such as birthday parties, baby showers, corporate parties, and much, much more.

Enjoy dining in at the India House restaurant that offers over 250 different unique menu items, an ambiance full of Indian fine arts and crafts, and our commitment to provide you with delicious, creative, and healthy foods.

Our food is representative of the many and varied regional cuisines of India and of the many ethnic groups of people in the subcontinent. Our dishes range from Bombay , Delhi , street Fare and Home style Tandoori cooking to the most sophisticated food of the royal families. Catering is our specialty. Try our daily luncheon buffet.

We have received accolades from the Chicago Tribune, Zagat Survey, and the Chicago Magazine.

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Heather

Dined 4 days ago

Service was great & fast. Our server went beyond to make us feel accommodated for.

Basant Modern Indian

4.7

4.7 (451)

$31 to $50

Indian

North Center

About the restaurant

Basant showcases modern Indian cuisine by complementing the flavors and traditions of India with fresh, local ingredients and classic techniques.

The festival of Basant is a tradition, followed for millennia, which symbolizes spring and new beginnings. At Basant, our menu offers skillfully done imaginative variants of traditional Indian cuisine, focusing on the crispness and cleanness of scents and flavors.

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DEEYANA

Dined 7 days ago

The food was amazing from the appetizer to the soup and main course. Great size proportions as well.

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Maharaj Indian Grill - Chicago

4.8

4.8 (11)

$30 and under

Indian

Belmont Central / Cragin

About the restaurant

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Kevin

Dined on Jan 9, 2025

Great experience, butter chicken was particularly good

Thattu

4.7

4.7 (473)

$31 to $50

Indian

Avondale

About the restaurant

Comfort food from Kerala, India's spice garden. Thattu is located in the beautiful Chicago neighborhood of Avondale. It was born of Chef Margaret Pak’s love for the southwest Indian coastal cuisine of Kerala. Our menu brings you traditions of Kerala along with playful interpretations from our culinary team. Rich with aromatic spices, coconut and curry leaves, the cuisine is a celebration of the bounty of the land and the sea.

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SpencerVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent meal. Lived up to the hype! Can't wait to be back.

Mantra Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (362)

$30 and under

Indian

Schiller Park

About the restaurant

"Mantra" is the sister restaurant to "The Indian Garden" Chicago. Since coming into business; our family at "IG" has offered an exploration of India's culture though its cuisine. We wanted to share the Indian tradition Atithi Devo Bhau, the supreme importance of the guests with Schiller Park.

Elegant and inviting; with a sumptuous decor awash in the hue's of India's signature spices and decor, the senses were meant to be indulged. Every aspect of Mantra; the food, the decor, the ambiance was designed to excite your senses while also ushering them through the passage of Culinary Nirvana.

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MoxieVIP

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Delicious food, all the usual but also creative new dishes, and surprisingly attentive service in a richly appointed space.

ROOP Chicago

4.6

4.6 (341)

$30 and under

Indian

West Loop

About the restaurant

Swanky Indian restaurant serving elegantly plated, contemporary fare with Southern Asian cocktails.

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Stephanie

Dined on Jan 8, 2025

I had an outstanding dinner at ROOP! It was my first time and I will absolutely be back. The food was incredible, but what stood out to me most was the fantastic service! Adam was such a kind and attentive waiter. The manager even came over to personally ask us how our dining experience was and what they could do better. I said nothing, you have gone above and beyond! Fun tip, we ordered tea and it came it a beautiful fancy tea pot! Really appreciate the care Adam and team put into making sure we enjoyed our time at ROOP :)

Mughal The Biryani House

4.5

4.5 (10)

$31 to $50

Indian

Park Ridge

About the restaurant

Step into our vibrant and inviting ambiance, where the aroma of spices and the warmth of hospitality merge to create a truly unforgettable dining experience. At Mughal Biryani House, we take immense pride in offering a diverse menu that pays homage to India's culinary traditions. Come, dine with us, and allow our skilled chefs to take you on a culinary voyage through the heartlands of India. At Mughal Biryani House, every bite tells a story of tradition, passion, and the true essence of Indian cuisine.

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MaryVIP

Dined on Jan 10, 2025

The food was delicious and we enjoying seeking the advice of the friendly staff about which dishes to select when we visit. We have brought friends with us on a couple of occasions and they have all enjoyed the Biryani dining experience.

The Indian Garden - Chicago

4.3

4.3 (743)

$30 and under

Indian

Gold Coast / Streeterville

About the restaurant

DISCOVER CULINARY NIRVANA and great variety of Indian culture as experienced through her many regional cuisines-from Bombay and Delhi to Goa. The essence of Indian Cuisine lies in the variety of spices available and the aromas generated by their use. A visit to Indian Garden is a culinary voyage of discovery to the exotic tastes and textures of India and the warmth and hospitality of her people.

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BrittaVIP

Dined on Jan 10, 2025

absolutely delicious Indian food and fantastic bread. There are so many options of not only curry but Tika, which is a hot oven baked item so for those that do not love sauce and curry, they will still be happy with the options at Indian Garden. In addition, we are always so pleasantly surprised to see the many vegan and gluten-free options at this wonderful restaurant.

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