Best Indian Restaurants in Chicago, IL

From the Business:At Naansense, our menu is bursting with delicious Indian inspirations and exotic spices, resulting in invitingly bold and vibrant flavors. We make freshly-baked naan bread out of a traditional tandoor oven, sauces from scratch, and crave-worthy creative dishes that break culinary traditions. We are a team of two Chicago chefs who draw from our roots in London and Mumbai to serve both traditional Indian foods and recipes re-imagined with a modern American spin. Menus offered: Naanwich, roti rolls, bowl, salad, chicken, lamb, paneer, chickpeas, roasted veggies, toppings, sauces or dressings, side or drink.Read more

From the Business:Indienne Restaurant 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 where he is defining and redefining the limitless potential of Indian cuisine. celebrates the joy of dining, harmoniously offering guests a path to experience who we are through a provocative-yet-refreshingly-accessible tasting-menu, and seasonal a la carte fare in a convivial setting to be shared with you and your companions. I am one of the most distinguished Restaurants in Chicago, IL. I specialize in Andhra Restaurants,Asian Restaurants,Continental Restaurants,Delivery Restaurants,Hyderabadi Restaurants,Indonesian Restaurants,Kerala Restaurants,North Indian Restaurants,South Indian Restaurants,Vegetarian RestaurantsRead more

From the Business:Bombay Wraps has taken the best of Indian cooking - complex flavors, abundant variety and delicious slow cooked recipes and is delivering it to you in a familiar form - wraps and bowls that you can enjoy at the restaurant, work or your home. Each wrap or bowl starts with delicately seasoned and marinated fillings like Chicken Tikka or Cheese Paneer, then pickled onions & cilantro mint chutney are added to the wraps or fresh cut veggies & yogurt / dressing is added to the bowls. Have you ever had a Food Truck cater your party or event? It is simple, fun and delicious! Call us to schedule your event and we will be there to serve you and your guest’s delicious Indian wraps.Read more

From the Business:We started with a vegetarian Indian menu back in 1998 and now we are one of the 100% vegan restaurants in Chicago. We make authentic Indian recipes and all our dishes are available gluten-free, with some also made with organic ingredients. Our all-you-can-eat vegan Indian buffet, named one of Chicago’s Top 10 Buffets by The Chicago Traveler and one of the top 8 by NewsCastic, is available all day Saturday. We offer: Vegan Indian Buffet, Raw Food Menu, Vegan, Gluten-Free Meal Plans, Detox Programs, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Raw Events Catering, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Raw Cooking Classes, and Holistic Health Workshops.Read more

From the Business:Ghareeb Nawaz serves authentic Pakistani and Indian food at budget prices. Ghareeb Nawaz is known for their delicious biryanis, parathas and butter chicken and they are very generous with their portions. The restaurant is open for 24 hours and provides take-out. Ghareeb Nawaz is ideal for a quick meal or a take-out. They accept only cash. Menus offered: Biryani, curry items, kababs, vegi item, thali items, grill items.Read more

From the Business:Dine with us during lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch and experience why we are the restaurant Chicago looks up to. Located atop the John Hancock Center, The Signature Room at the 95th offers diners exquisite food, superb service, and a dazzling skyline view. The elegant wood designs and art deco interior create an inviting and intimate atmosphere, while the floor-to-ceiling windows exhibit the stunning Chicago skyline and 360 degree views of the entire city.Read more

From the Business:Thalia Spice is a chic, urban bistro featuring Asian fusion cuisine with delicious sushi, Thai, Indian, Malaysian, Filipino and vegetarian selections. For more details contact us.Read more

From the Business:Indian restaurant serving authentic, modern, and fusion dishes crisscrossing the Indian sub-continent. Now open for Lunch and Dinner, for delicious and authentic Indian food, we also serve modern dishes like the Tikka sandwich and Frankies, Fusion dishes like the Fried Rice, Noodles, and a variety of appetizers. Our Menus: Tomato Shorba, Mulligatawny, Apollo Fish, Pepper Chicken, Gobi 65, Onion Pakora, Chili Cauliflower, Tikka Masala, Lal Maas, Palak Paneer, Toofani Tikka, Chicken Fried Rice, Andhra Special Chicken Biryani, Lacha Paratha, and more.Read more

From the Business:Welcome to Raj Darbar. "The Royal Court", over the century’s Indian cuisine has been influenced by many cultures. Raj Darbar takes the best from the culinary extravaganza of the great Moguls and bring you a "repast". On the culinary level it was the east, which conquered the west, and the universal popularity of curry is the delicious proof. Herbs and spices are used not only for aroma, but also for their digestive and nutritional values. Wholesome food and good health are closely linked. At Raj Darbar we use only the finest ingredients to prepare dishes that are as healthy as they are delicious. Breads, seafood and meats cooked in the tandoor retain natural juices and flavors are nourishing and low in cholesterol. All vegetables, poultry, seafood and meats are prepared to order. All fat and skin is carefully removed from meat and poultry prior to cooking using no cholesterol oil.Read more

From the Business:At Clifton grill we believe in providing an upscale taste of the Indian paki cuisine. Clifton grill is located in the heartof devon, and our services are compelling with elegant taste. Services that are offered at Clifton grill make the lives of our customers easy. Clifton grill also offers late night deliveries and regular time deliveries so that our customers don't have to leave the comfort of their homes or offices.Read more

From the Business:Spinzer Restaurant we handle new business development, negotiations, administration and much more. We invite you to meet some of our projects on this site. Our professional staff is always at your disposal. We believe in constant improvement and enhancement of our services to better serve our customers. So give us a call and join our growing number of satisfied customers. We also can provide a valuable service when it comes to filling up new markets and opening new regions. Read more

From the Business:Our family owned Indian restaurant has been serving the Lincoln Square and Albany Park neighborhoods for 5 years. We use only the finest ingredients and spice blends, and all our dishes are freshly made to order - therefore spiced to your liking. OuPaprika has gluten-free, dairy-free, and whole wheat options for all to enjoy, so try our food and get a taste of India.Read more

From the Business:Anmol Restaurant was started in 2005, we are dedicated to preserving a culture flavor and standard in culinary tastes that everyone appreciates. Every order made from scratch with fresh ingredients Serving Only Zabiha Halal Meat. ANMOL has made a name for itself and therefore become one of the top choices for catering and special events throughout the Muslim community. We serve the community top quality Zabiha Halal meat, at the best prices. Read more

From the Business:We at the Jaipur try to make each dish a distinctive refined preparation. Our food is a representation of the many and varied regional cuisines of India. Jaipur's looking forward to assist it's guests in every need through thousands of years of traditional Indian Cooking. Please relax and enjoy our freshest preparations from our traditional Indian Kitchen.Read more

From the Business:Hakka Bakka Kati Rolls is Chicago’s newest fast, casual restaurant, serving fresh Indian food made in house, from our flatbread to our chutneys & sauces. Hakka Bakka wants to introduce Chicago to India’s best kept secret - the Kati roll. We want you to think beyond the tandoori chicken and wrap your mind around Indian food that uses fresh ingredients and authentic recipes to showcase the myriad of flavors that truly represent the diverse cultural experience that is Indian cuisine. Our menu provides a very simplistic approach with easy and customizable kati rolls, rice bowls and salads. Choose from three proteins - lamb, chicken, and paneer (artisan cheese). These are cooked in one of three styles which will satisfy everyone’s palate. Choose from tikka, a hot preparation of Indian spices, hariyali, a flavorful blend of cilantro and mint, and reshmi, a cream blended with poppy seeds.Read more

From the Business:Uru-Swati meaning the “Morning star of peace” is a family oriented comfortable, 14-table North and South Indian full service vegetarian restaurant serving food that is fresh and of the highest quality. Uru Swati offers a menu of flavorful, vegetarian Indian dishes in one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Chicago. You will find traditional samosas, dosa, masala, and paneer, as well as house-made naan and garlic breads. The recipes come from owner Hansa Chhabria. She and her husband also own Raj Darbar, a North Indian restaurant in Lincoln Park. But Uru-Swati, which opened in late May, is strictly vegetarian. As for the claim of “healing through food,” Hansa’s son, Vishal Chhabria, explains, “We use Indian spices which in ayurvedic science are proven to be helpful in aiding digestion and have antiseptic properties.”Read more

From the Business:Kaathis is one of the newest Indian restaurants in Chicago and started by Aditya Burman and Sandhya Nagubadi. The concept of a Kaathi roll originated in Calcutta, India during the time of the British rule where meats and vegetables were marinated in exotic spices, cooked on skewers over an open flame, and rolled in a paratha (Indian flatbread). Aditya and Sandhya started this passion project with the idea of blending their authentic, homemade flavors with this type of cuisine to take the epicurious on a gastronomic journey to their roots. Kaathis is open for lunch delivery Monday to Friday and for catering on-demand. Kaathis is open for lunch delivery Monday to Friday and for catering on-demand. Order online via our website at kaathis or contact us to curate a mouth-watering meal for you and your colleagues.Read more

From the Business:Wazwan Chicago is inspired by the Kashmiri culinary tradition of the same name. Our take on Wazwan captures the intense flavors of India & South East Asia and expands them with classic French cooking techniques. We call it new wave South Asian cuisine!Read more

From the Business:We’re inspired by the diversity and dynamism of India’s rich culinary landscape - which goes far beyond the popular tandoori oven preparations of its northern frontiers to the distinctly exciting fare also of its coasts and avant-garde urban homes, streets and eateries. Our approach is influenced by our location in the midwest, with attention to season, sustainability, and quality of the ingredients we use and their preparation.Read more

From the Business:A modern spin on classic Indian dishes, Super khana International is a collaboration based on a mutual love of the Indian kitchen and local food. A joint venture between chefs Yoshi Yamada, Zeeshan Shah and Jason Hammel, Superkhana International is located in one of Chicago’s newest burgeoning pockets of eclectic shops and restaurants emerging in the Logan Square neighborhood. Chefs Zeeshan Shah and Yoshi Yamada instantly clicked when they met cooking at a James Beard House dinner in New York City in 2014. That 16-hour work day ignited what has become the duo’s lasting partnership in the kitchen. In 2015, they held their first successful Bombay Breakdown pop-up. The repeating, multi-course Bombay Breakdown pop-up continued at Ampersand and the Long Room, as well as a weekly stand at the Logan Square Farmers Market. Bombay Breakdown gave Yoshi and Zeeshan a platform to help gain a loyal following for their approach to Indian cuisine. Superkhana International reflects their culinary sensibilities and is a natural evolution of their popular pop-up. Yoshi and Zeeshan celebrate Indian and American cooking through texture, brightness, lightness, depth, deliciousness, Indian flavors and local ingredients. Superkhana International delves into our chefs’ unique take on Indian cuisine through new avenues, including an extensive bread and fermentation program, as well as a playful bubbles list curated by Beverage Director, Colleen Malone. Read more

From the Business:Select Ultra Lounge, located on the north side of Chicago, has a relaxing atmosphere during the day and evening, a perfect place for espresso, breakfast, lunch and dinner specializing in wonderful authentic Eastern European cuisine, American favorites, and Middle Eastern food. By night, around 10pm on weekends and various nights throughout the week, Select Ultra Lounge turns into a hot, global nightclub! You can book a booth, bottle service is available; or grabs a seat at the bar and table areas. (Late night menu is available).Read more

From the Business:Influenced by his parents and his passion for culinary arts, Faraz brings to you Tandoor Char House. He devoted many years in the kitchen perfecting this collection of recipes, many of which came from his parents, and some he developed on his own. We specialize in Barbecue, Indian and Pakistani Cuisine.Read more

From the Business: Indian Cuisine is distinguished by its sophisticated use of spices and herbs and the influence of the long-standing and widespread practice of vegetarianism in Indian society. Food is an integral part of India 's culture, with cuisines differing according to community, region, and state. Indian cuisine is characterized by a great variety of foods, spices, and cooking techniques. The founder of India House, Jag Mohan Jayara, has always wished to serve society with food that touches the soul and brings to life the Indian culture. To fulfill his dreams, he opened up India House Restaurant in Schaumburg, Illinois in 1993. Our Schaumburg location is now a banquet and catering facility. The overwhelming response from the community has encouraged the creation of 3 more locations in Hoffman Estates, Buffalo Grove, and Downtown Chicago.Read more

From the Business:Our food presents the classic yet unexplored charm of India’s diverse regions combined expertly with the local flavors. Housed within the bustling metropolis of Chicago, this is not just any other restaurant. This is your ADDA, your place which brings people together, to tell their stories and share memories.Read more

From the Business:Somewhere in-between a bar and a restaurant, you'll find us. Hungry? Our eclectic menu is built to share, celebrating our infatuation with Indian flavors and fare. Thirsty? Grab a seat at the bar and geek out about extensive draft beer list. It ranges from rare finds to hometown heroes but never strays from craft and quality. Pro tip: try more with our 4 oz. pours. If beer isn't your thing, our imaginative cocktail menu rotates seasonally but always features our beloved Royale Cups.We don’t take reservations, so whatever the occasion, whomever you're with, stop in and see us for a wonderfully one-of-a-kind experience.Read more