2. Indigo
9.1
243 K St NE (at 3rd St NE), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Near Northeast · 50 tips and reviews
Ben R: Everything was good! But especially lamb curry, spicy chicken masala, and thali plate. Great neighborhood spot.
Tim Smith: If you ever choose TD Burger over this place, you've failed as a human.
Tim Cousins: Really good food at a good price. The people that work there are very nice. I'll be back.
3. Rasika
9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 192 tips and reviews
Brett Wallace: The Palak Chaat is a must have. Servers do a great job of explaining anything and everything.
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
Joshua Pinckney: Had the rice noodles, lamb, tomato garlic sauce, with Brussel sprouts and green beans. Have them open a coconut for you. Crazy delicious
Alex Booker: Great fast casual indian food with a cool hip new vibe too.
Indu Priya: Nice food! V tasty Indian food....
7. Daru
8.3
1451 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 2 tips and reviews
Nick Barone: Incredible food, great cocktails, and excellent service. One of my favorite overall restaurant experiences in DC.
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.
8. Bindaas
8.3
2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · George Washington University · 10 tips and reviews
Kewal Pasad: We ate pav bhaji which was amazing Mumbai style and finally ragada patis which was yummy. Limited options for vegetarians but still one of the best Indian food around DC.
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
mikal beall: Amazing eats. All the faves. Live getting half order of veggie dish as a side.
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!