Diners' Choice: Indian restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Indienne

4.7

4.7 (118)

$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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Curtis

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

Wonderful and magical! Everything from beginning to end was impeccably prepared, presented, and preposterously good.

Basant Modern Indian

4.7

4.7 (418)

$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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Gordon

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful food. Terrific, attentive, and well-trained staff. We will be back often!

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Popular dish

Gulab Jamun Cheesecake

Thattu

4.7

4.7 (437)

$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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Lexie

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food and very knowledgeable servers! Only use Toast app for ordering and bill which was a bit annoying, but overall delicious food! The bread pudding and chicken curry were highlights

Indus Progressive Indian

4.7

4.7 (104)

$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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Paulvip

Dined 4 days ago

First time at the restaurant and it was great. A step up from traditional Indian fare. Hats off to Ajit and his wife. A terrific addition to downtown Highland Park. Can’t wait to return!

Mantra Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (354)

$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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Avavip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

My husband and I have been going to Mantra for about 5 years, we love the atmosphere, the staff make us feel welcomed, and the food is consistently amazing. Mantra is the best in the business.

India House, Chicago

4.6

4.6 (924)

$30 and under

Indian

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Due to COVID-19 we cannot sit more than 6 guests at a table.

India House Restaurant in Downtown Chicago offers dining, catering, delivery , buffet, 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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Jackie

Dined 5 days ago

I live within walking distance from Devon Avenue, known affectionately as 'Little India', and for several South Asian restaurants. Yet, I choose India House, in River North, because the food is better, from the tandoori chicken to the sliced sweet onions served with it. The main draw, for me, is the lunch buffet. And the restaurant staff know of my 'addiction' to Shah Rukh Khan movies! I also love the televised cricket matches and Bollywood music.

Tandoor Char House

4.7

4.7 (518)

$31 to $50

Indian

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

Fine eating establishments know the essence of the restaurant business, it isn't merely enough to provide good food. The truly memorable dining experience depends upon several other ingredients from the top food selections to the most dedicated people serving you. We would like to lift your dining experience to a whole new level, a level of harmony which not only shows in our atmosphere, but in our philosophy to bring you an experience that is simply unparalleled in the restaurant industry.

We serve 100% Zabiha Halal meat, fresh guaranteed.

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Davidvip

Dined on Aug 10, 2024

Excellent food and service as always. Consistently great experience

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Experience

Fusion like you haven't see before!

Experience

H-Appetizer Hour

ROOP Chicago

4.5

4.5 (291)

$30 and under

Indian

West Loop

About the restaurant

ROOP, formerly known as ROOH, embodies the beauty of India through its innovative dining experience. Located at 736 W. Randolph, this acclaimed restaurant aims to strike a modern and personal twist on authentic Indian Flavors through traditonal recipies and fresh local ingredients, prepared with international techniques.

If you would like to book a reservation for our tasting menu please book on tock: https://www.exploretock.com/roohchicago

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Susan

Dined today

Go here. You won’t regret it. We had such a fun evening. The food was fantastic and the service superb.

The Indian Garden - Chicago

4.4

4.4 (738)

$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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alan

Dined on Sep 13, 2024

Just so fantastic and authentic food with such beautiful service and well cooked dishes

Bar Goa-Chicago

4.3

4.3 (105)

$30 and under

Indian

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Bar Goa is a clubby Indian Restaurant and Cocktail bar in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Located in the party district on Hubbard Street, Bar Goa transports Chicagoans year-round to India's sunny southwest coast, a region known for electronic music, and beautiful beaches. Diners can expect incredible seafood dishes, delicious Indian favorites & a robust vegan and gluten free menu.

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AditiSvip

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

Great food. Great vibe. The service was good but a little bit disconnected but all in all a great experience

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