Rasika is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

1. Rasika

9.3
1190 New Hampshire Ave NW (at M St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · West End · 115 tips and reviews

Lewis W.Lewis Wilkins: Palak chaat is among the best foods I have ever had. The rest of their veg tasting menu is very good. Very good service.

Brian G.Brian Gluckman: You MUST have the crispy fried spinach appetizer. It'll change the way you view leafy greens.

Margo R.Margo Robinson Giambarresi: Oh my chicken tikkah masala. Unbelievable.

Indigo is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

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.Ben R: Everything was good! But especially lamb curry, spicy chicken masala, and thali plate. Great neighborhood spot.

Tim S.Tim Smith: If you ever choose TD Burger over this place, you've failed as a human.

Tim C.Tim Cousins: Really good food at a good price. The people that work there are very nice. I'll be back.

Rasika is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

3. Rasika

9.0
633 D St NW (at 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 192 tips and reviews

Brett W.Brett Wallace: The Palak Chaat is a must have. Servers do a great job of explaining anything and everything.

BravoBravo: Best Indian food in DC, Chef Vikram is amazing as well as owner Ashok Bajaj. Sexiest restaurant also. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef

Line S.Line Storgaard-Conley: You have to try the Palak Chaat. Crispy spinach / sweet yoghurt / tamarind / date chutney.

RASA is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

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 P.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 B.Alex Booker: Great fast casual indian food with a cool hip new vibe too.

Indu P.Indu Priya: Nice food! V tasty Indian food....

The Bombay Club is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

5. The Bombay Club

8.3
815 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 66 tips and reviews

Phil M.Phil Miller: Both the tandoori salmon and the tandoori trout were absolutely spectacular!

Tim O.Tim O'Reilly: The crispy kale is unbelievable! The dal is also fantastic

Neha S.Neha Shah: Sunday buffet brunch with bottomless champagne

Spice 6 is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

6. Spice 6

8.2
740 6th St NW (btwn F & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Chinatown · 1 tip

Jonelle C.Jonelle Candace: Pizza, bowls, wraps, pita, mango lassi

Daru is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

7. Daru

8.3
1451 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 2 tips and reviews

Nick B.Nick Barone: Incredible food, great cocktails, and excellent service. One of my favorite overall restaurant experiences in DC.

Chris M.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.

Bindaas is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

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 P.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 M.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.

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Definitely in the 9 range! High quality Indian street food. Loved the popcorn, chicken kathi and bacon cheese naan. Can skip the bindass salad

Bombay Street Food is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

9. Bombay Street Food

7.9
1413 Park Rd NW, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 6 tips and reviews

morgmorg: 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 L.Seamus Lavery: Everything, especially the Aloo Gobi.

Sophia H.Sophia H: Lamb Rogan Josh was amazing!! vada pav (appetizer), butter chicken, and kheer rice pudding balls were all great too.

Karma Modern Indian is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

10. Karma Modern Indian

7.9
611 I St NW (btwn 6th & 7th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Chinatown · 9 tips and reviews

Jen M.Jen Mareck: 2 words: GARLIC NAAN. Need I say more?!

Pietro M.Pietro McCabe: All around excellent experience. Food, service, all great.

Jonathan K.Jonathan Knox: The paneer, scallops and naan.

Salt & Pepper Grill is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

11. Salt & Pepper Grill

7.8
2632 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Columbia Heights · 13 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Cox: The food takes a while to come out, but is so worthwhile when it does. Garlic naan and chicken vindalu are personal favs. Food crafted with great care and pride.

Elle C.Elle Cayabyab Gitlin: The Salt and Pepper platter is a bargain!

Gangadhar R.Gangadhar Ramesh: Very authentic and tasty. Case of don't judge the book by its cover (ref: Decor)

Jyoti is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

12. Jyoti

7.6
2433 18th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 29 tips and reviews

Prerna L.Prerna Lal: Great value. One of the underrated indian restaurants in DC.

James N.James Norton: awesome chicken masala

ChadChad: If I die from overeating it will be because I am a glutton for naan. #nomnomnom

Masala Art is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

13. Masala Art

7.5
4441 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Albemarle St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Tenleytown · 24 tips and reviews

mikal b.mikal beall: Amazing eats. All the faves. Live getting half order of veggie dish as a side.

Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian 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.

arisharish: the tomato curry (e.g., in the paneer makhan masala) is out of this world!

Sacrificial Lamb is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

14. Sacrificial Lamb

7.4
1704 R St NW (btwn 17th St & New Hampshire Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 30 tips and reviews

Jeannie B.Jeannie B.: They make their naan to order. So good.

Sarah B.Sarah Burns: Chickpeas are always amazing.

LinzercookieLinzercookie: Don't order the chicken biryani

India Gate is one of The 15 Best Indian Restaurants in Washington.

15. India Gate

7.4
2020 P St NW (at Hopkins St NW), Washington, D.C.
Indian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 7 tips and reviews

Ariel n.Ariel no: If you are looking for a good place to eat Indian food I definitely reccomend this place! The food was really good except there aren't that many dessert options but they're still really good! Loved it

Brett M.Brett Melillo: Pleasantly surprised. This place has some great Indian food. The chicken korma is great.

Aditya K.Aditya Krishna: Spicy Indian food