1. Rasika
9.3
1190 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · West End · 115 tips and reviews
Lamia A: Crispy baby spinach salad Beyond delicious what I call Indian to die for 9ra7ah! food,service,decorations in general incredible👌 plus if there's a room for dessert their date toffee cake is a must😴
Brian Gluckman: You MUST have the crispy fried spinach appetizer. It'll change the way you view leafy greens.
Margo Robinson Giambarresi: Oh my chicken tikkah masala. Unbelievable.
3. Rasika
9.1
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 192 tips and reviews
M Squared Real Estate: Hip space, the very best Indian food in DC. The Palak Chaat is a must, but really can't go wrong with any dish. Plan ahead, reservations are difficult to get. Or show up with your fingers crossed.
Bravo: Best Indian food in DC, Chef Vikram is amazing as well as owner Ashok Bajaj. Sexiest restaurant also. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Line Storgaard-Conley: You have to try the Palak Chaat. Crispy spinach / sweet yoghurt / tamarind / date chutney.
4. RASA
8.4
1247 1st St SE (btwn M & N St SE), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Navy Yard · 10 tips and reviews
Surya A: Had the turmeric lemon rice with cauliflower tofu, tamarind chilli sauce, spinach and some toppings. Loved the flavor of tamarind chilli sauce and spinach. Lover Bittermelon crisps too! Would go again
Alex Booker: Great fast casual indian food with a cool hip new vibe too.
Indu Priya: Nice food! V tasty Indian food....
6. Daru
8.3
1451 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 2 tips and reviews
Chris Miller: Great local spot for high end Indian food. Great service, simple menu and incredible cocktails. If no reservations online, there are still some spots saved for walk-ins.
Nick Barone: Incredible food, great cocktails, and excellent service. One of my favorite overall restaurant experiences in DC.
7. Bindaas
8.3
2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · George Washington University · 10 tips and reviews
Pat Russo: The bacon cheese chili naan is unlike anything I've ever tasted. The chili salmon and lamb kathi roll were two of my favorite dishes with incredible flavors. The chicken curry was also on point.
Scott Mc Kiernan: Seat at Bar area, smells are intoxicating as off open kitchen. Supreme Indian street food to die for, blocks from White House, great staff and eclectic customers.
AmateurConcierge: Definitely in the 9 range! High quality Indian street food. Loved the popcorn, chicken kathi and bacon cheese naan. Can skip the bindass salad
9. Bombay Street Food
7.9
1413 Park Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 6 tips and reviews
morg: get the sampler so you get a little of everything. monsoon menu is unique in DC and comes with a little chai to cut the spice
Seamus Lavery: Everything, especially the Aloo Gobi.
Sophia H: Lamb Rogan Josh was amazing!! vada pav (appetizer), butter chicken, and kheer rice pudding balls were all great too.
13. Masala Art
7.5
4441 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Albemarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Tenleytown · 24 tips and reviews
Jana: Order quick, food preparation takes some time, but it's worth the wait!
Washingtonian Magazine: The flavors of the kitchen’s chicken makhani are at once amped up and complex, and it’s hard to resist sopping up all the tomatoey gravy with blistered rounds of cilantro-sprinkled naan.
arish: the tomato curry (e.g., in the paneer makhan masala) is out of this world!