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Find Restaurants Serving Indian Cuisine in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
From popular local delicacies to hot new restaurants featuring gourmet takes on comfort-food favorites and fine dining for a romantic night for two, Cincinnati USA is making a name for itself as a foodie destination. USA Today even named the region one of "six small cities with big food scenes" due to the amazing revitalization of our restaurant scene, which offers plenty of dining options for every palate, including Indian cuisine.
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Elephant Walk
Uptown
Elephant Walk
Uptown
Ethiopian and Indian classics served in a roomy, low-key space featuring a full bar with beer on tap.
Ethiopian and Indian classics served in a roomy, low-key space featuring a full bar with beer on tap.
Amma's Kitchen
North
Amma's Kitchen
North
Simple eatery serving a kosher, vegetarian menu of Southern Indian specialties plus a lunch buffet.
Simple eatery serving a kosher, vegetarian menu of Southern Indian specialties plus a lunch buffet.
Swad Indian Restaurant
North
Swad Indian Restaurant
North
Swad Indian Restaurant offers delicious North Indian specialties, seasoned to your taste - whether mild, moderate or hot, a great variety to which we invite you to enjoy.
Swad Indian Restaurant offers delicious North Indian specialties, seasoned to your taste - whether mild, moderate or hot, a great variety to which we invite you to enjoy.
Grace of India
North
Grace of India
North
Enjoy delicious Indian food and warm hospitality.
Enjoy delicious Indian food and warm hospitality.
Marrakech Moroccan Cafe & Grill
Uptown
Marrakech Moroccan Cafe & Grill
Uptown
Marrakech cafe & grill your gate to morocco
Marrakech cafe & grill your gate to morocco
Aaj India Restaurant
West
Aaj India Restaurant
West
Family-owned and operated Indian restaurant serving favorites like naan, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, and more.
Family-owned and operated Indian restaurant serving favorites like naan, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, and more.
Bombay Brazier
North
Bombay Brazier
North
The only four-star Indian restaurant in Cincinnati. Enjoy a full bar and a large wine selection.
The only four-star Indian restaurant in Cincinnati. Enjoy a full bar and a large wine selection.
Brij Mohan
North
Brij Mohan
North
This little, simple diner in Sharonville serves Indian cuisine, with saag being very popular. Seriously, any type of authentic Indian dessert you can imagine they probably... Read more
This little, simple diner in Sharonville serves Indian cuisine, with saag being very popular. Seriously, any type of authentic Indian dessert you can imagine they probably carry in their deli case, including gulab jamun, patisa and rasmalai.
Maya's Indian Restaurant
West
Maya's Indian Restaurant
West
New Indian restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine.
New Indian restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine.
Delhi Palace Indian Cuisine
North
Delhi Palace Indian Cuisine
North
Traditional Indian fare and a daily lunch buffet offered in a casual space with simple, modern decor.
Traditional Indian fare and a daily lunch buffet offered in a casual space with simple, modern decor.
Grill of India
Uptown
Grill of India
Uptown
On any given day you'll find hungry students, locals and professionals getting their Indian fix at the buffet in this casual restaurant. They have an extensive menu of... Read more
On any given day you'll find hungry students, locals and professionals getting their Indian fix at the buffet in this casual restaurant. They have an extensive menu of vegetarian, lamb, chicken and tandoori specialties. Some highlights include Vegetarian Thal, Tandoori Mix (seekh kebab and shrimp and chicken tandoori) and the... Read More
Indian Spice Train
North
Indian Spice Train
North
A true taste of India offering savory favorites, sweet delights, and spicy creations, all cooked in traditional styles and served in cozy, candlelit comfort.
A true taste of India offering savory favorites, sweet delights, and spicy creations, all cooked in traditional styles and served in cozy, candlelit comfort.
Amol India Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Amol India Restaurant
South > Riverfront
Indian carry-out
Indian carry-out
Deep India
Uptown
Deep India
Uptown
Deep India is located on McMillan in between Tea and Bowl and Thai Express. It's a light and airy cafe with all the favorite Indian specialties, even goat, with six spice... Read more
Deep India is located on McMillan in between Tea and Bowl and Thai Express. It's a light and airy cafe with all the favorite Indian specialties, even goat, with six spice levels. They offer delivery and carry-out but do have six tables inside for dining in. Check out the mango milk shake for dessert.
Bali's Indian Restaurant
North
Bali's Indian Restaurant
North
A new exotic Indian restaurant that feels like a resort when you walk in. Bali's offers all of your typical Indian dishes such as Tandoori, Tikka, Kababs and Curry. The... Read more
A new exotic Indian restaurant that feels like a resort when you walk in. Bali's offers all of your typical Indian dishes such as Tandoori, Tikka, Kababs and Curry. The restaurant also serves a lunch buffet. A fully stocked bar is coming soon along with drink specials to enjoy on your way home from work.
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
North
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
North
Taj Mahal serves North Indian specialties.
Taj Mahal serves North Indian specialties.
Akash India Restaurant
Downtown
Akash India Restaurant
Downtown
This place is popular for its daily lunch buffet smack in the middle of downtown. It's a great spot to check out for business lunches, before a show at the nearby Aronoff... Read more
This place is popular for its daily lunch buffet smack in the middle of downtown. It's a great spot to check out for business lunches, before a show at the nearby Aronoff Center or for downtown residents. Back to the buffet: If you're not familiar with Indian food, this is a great way to try it out. Akash prepares meat and...... Read More
Baba India
Uptown
Baba India
Uptown
Check out Baba India's casual dining atmosphere for either a fun Friday night out or a laid back first date. The menu is extensive, from eight different types of nan to... Read more
Check out Baba India's casual dining atmosphere for either a fun Friday night out or a laid back first date. The menu is extensive, from eight different types of nan to samosas and a wide range of vegetarian-friendly options. Take advantage of the daily buffet or order lunch portions of your favorites for a low price. The food... Read More
House of Grill
South > Riverfront
House of Grill
South > Riverfront
Welcome to a taste of Persian paradise! Our chefs do their utmost to give you a traditional Persian experience. Our meats and vegetarian portion of our menu are cooked to... Read more
Welcome to a taste of Persian paradise! Our chefs do their utmost to give you a traditional Persian experience. Our meats and vegetarian portion of our menu are cooked to perfection. To us, your satisfaction is the reason we started to go on this journey. To achieve this, we devote all our attention to the quality of your meals... Read More
Hi Bombay!
North
Hi Bombay!
North
Hi Bombay entices with all of the authentic Indian cuisine choices including palak paneer, chicken tikka masala, sambar and malai kofta. There is a daily lunch buffet and... Read more
Hi Bombay entices with all of the authentic Indian cuisine choices including palak paneer, chicken tikka masala, sambar and malai kofta. There is a daily lunch buffet and a grand buffet on Saturdays and Sundays that includes six to eight entrees, two types of rice and two types of breads.
Royal Taj Indian Restaurant
East
Royal Taj Indian Restaurant
East
Royal Taj Indian is tucked into a shopping center near Panera on Beechmont Avenue, but don't let the discreet location fool you. The naan here is great, the food is priced... Read more
Royal Taj Indian is tucked into a shopping center near Panera on Beechmont Avenue, but don't let the discreet location fool you. The naan here is great, the food is priced right and few Indian restaurants can match the menu of more than 140 specialty Indian dishes. From shrimp Biryani, lightly tossed with nuts and raisins, to... Read More
Kanak India
North
Kanak India
North
The owner of Ambar Indian in Clifton has expanded his Indian restaurant chain into the suburbs. Kanak Indian Restaurant has opened in the Schoolhouse Plaza, across from... Read more
The owner of Ambar Indian in Clifton has expanded his Indian restaurant chain into the suburbs. Kanak Indian Restaurant has opened in the Schoolhouse Plaza, across from the Montgomery Square Shopping Center. The menu is similiar to the other locations (Baba, Akash, Guru and Raja), and also features a lunch buffet.
Krishna Indian Restaurant and Carry Out
Uptown
Krishna Indian Restaurant and Carry Out
Uptown
Whiffs of curry and Indian spices welcome patrons into this popular carry-out, located across the street from campus. The place is small and tight - we prefer 'cozy' -... Read more
Whiffs of curry and Indian spices welcome patrons into this popular carry-out, located across the street from campus. The place is small and tight - we prefer 'cozy' - with four green and yellow booths for eating in. They offer a whole bunch of naan stuffed with everything: mint, chicken, coconut and raisins and Indian cheese... Read More
Daata India Restaurant
Uptown
Daata India Restaurant
Uptown
Daata India features Indian favorites and specialties, plus the ever-popular lunch buffet. Lots of vegetarian options on the menu as well. Feel free to bring your own beer... Read more
Daata India features Indian favorites and specialties, plus the ever-popular lunch buffet. Lots of vegetarian options on the menu as well. Feel free to bring your own beer and wine; there's no cork fee.
Shaan Indian Cuisine
Uptown
Shaan Indian Cuisine
Uptown
Wide selection of Indian haute cuisine made from the finest and freshest ingredients. By toning down the use of chilies, as well as some of the richer ingredients, Shaan... Read more
Wide selection of Indian haute cuisine made from the finest and freshest ingredients. By toning down the use of chilies, as well as some of the richer ingredients, Shaan Indian Cuisine offers recipes that are gentler, but retain the flavor, aroma and texture for which Indian Cuisine is rightfully famous. They offer homemade...... Read More
Raja India Restaurant
North
Raja India Restaurant
North
Ready for a little spice of life? Raja serves up a wide array of delicious Northern Indian dishes. There's the classic chicken, lamb, shrimp and fish entrees as well... Read more
Ready for a little spice of life? Raja serves up a wide array of delicious Northern Indian dishes. There's the classic chicken, lamb, shrimp and fish entrees as well as a selection of vegetarian cuisine. The restaurant also allows for some breathing room, as the tables are spread far apart like a chain restaurant, instead of... Read More
Guru India
South > Southwest
Guru India
South > Southwest
Simple and welcoming, Guru India features the same efficient, courteous service you receive at all her sister restaurants - Ambar, Baba and Akash. The aroma of this... Read more
Simple and welcoming, Guru India features the same efficient, courteous service you receive at all her sister restaurants - Ambar, Baba and Akash. The aroma of this northern Indian food is almost rich enough to eat, but try the classic bhiryanis (rice dishes with meat or vegetables cooked in) curries, tandoori chicken or saag... Read More
Ambar India Restaurant
Uptown
Ambar India Restaurant
Uptown
If you've lived, worked or simply passed through Clifton, you've eaten or heard of Ambar. Located in the Clifton gaslight district, this neighborhood staple offer... Read more
If you've lived, worked or simply passed through Clifton, you've eaten or heard of Ambar. Located in the Clifton gaslight district, this neighborhood staple offer authentic Indian cuisine with plenty of spicy dishes and vegetarian options. Ambar offers a casual but classy experience with white tablecloths, chandeliers overhead... Read More
Tandoor India Restaurant
North
Tandoor India Restaurant
North
Savory clay oven dishes and exotic curries are featured at Tandoor. Enjoy main dishes of chicken, seafood, lamb, and beef marinated in a roseate spice mixture, then... Read more
Savory clay oven dishes and exotic curries are featured at Tandoor. Enjoy main dishes of chicken, seafood, lamb, and beef marinated in a roseate spice mixture, then impaled on long skewers that are lowered into the tandoor. Sheets of a bread dough, called Naan, are slapped against the sides of the oven and peeled off when...... Read More
Sushi Bears
Downtown
Sushi Bears
Downtown
Sushi Bears is a vendor in Findlay Market, serving sushi rolls, stir fry and Indian dishes. Cooking lessons are offered by appointment Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday.
Sushi Bears is a vendor in Findlay Market, serving sushi rolls, stir fry and Indian dishes. Cooking lessons are offered by appointment Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday.
Taj India Restaurant
South > Southwest
Taj India Restaurant
South > Southwest
Along with its staple lunch buffet, Taj India offers several entrees including shrimp, lamb, chicken and vegetarian options. The Tandoori specialties are made in a... Read more
Along with its staple lunch buffet, Taj India offers several entrees including shrimp, lamb, chicken and vegetarian options. The Tandoori specialties are made in a charcoal-fired clay oven that adds a smoked flavor to the dishes.
New Krishna Indian Cuisine
North
New Krishna Indian Cuisine
North
New Krishna specializes in Northern Indian cuisine and a dinner buffet along with individual entrees. There's a lunch and dinner buffet or ordering from the menu, and... Read more
New Krishna specializes in Northern Indian cuisine and a dinner buffet along with individual entrees. There's a lunch and dinner buffet or ordering from the menu, and carry-out is available from the buffets also. Bright and cheerful, with booths in front and tables in back, there's even Indian music wafting through the air...... Read More
Taj India
East
Taj India
East
D.J. Singh, who owns Shaan Indian Cuisine in Hyde Park Plaza, has opened a second restaurant in Anderson Township, Taj India. It serves northern Indian cuisine for lunch... Read more
D.J. Singh, who owns Shaan Indian Cuisine in Hyde Park Plaza, has opened a second restaurant in Anderson Township, Taj India. It serves northern Indian cuisine for lunch and dinner, with a small buffet at lunch.
Azad India Restaurant
North
Azad India Restaurant
North
India has been known for its exotic cuisine prepared with a gentle blending of herbs and spices. Azad India provides its guests with Indian Cuisine which is famous for... Read more
India has been known for its exotic cuisine prepared with a gentle blending of herbs and spices. Azad India provides its guests with Indian Cuisine which is famous for Tandoori oven dishes and exotic curries.
