Rank 1Ambassadors Clubhouse New York
NoMad
5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$
A high-end Indian restaurant in NoMad. Reviewers talk about the Indian food, describe a high-energy crowd, and mention friendly service.
177 rated Indian restaurants
Best Indian Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Indian restaurants across 27 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 177 rated Indian restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 27 neighborhoods. Ambassadors Clubhouse New York in NoMad leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (31).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include cozy, aromatic, vibrant, modern, and casual. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Indian Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 2Annapurna Bhavan
Hell's Kitchen4.9 out of 5 on GoogleA mid-priced Indian restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Known for its Mysore Bonda.
Rank 3Red Onion Indian Lunch Brunch Dinner
Alphabet City4.9 out of 5, 1,051 Google reviewsA mid-priced Indian restaurant in Alphabet City. Reviewers mention the Indian food and suggest it for an evening out.
Rank 4Mustard Indian Eatery
Harlem4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Indian restaurant in Harlem. Reviewers talk about the Indian food and praise the service. Known for its Shorshe Bhata Maach (Calcutta-style mustard fish curry).
Rank 5Kesari Indian Cuisine
Upper West Side4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Indian restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers single out the Indian food and mention friendly service. Insider tip: Pani Puri (Only For Dine). Order Using Doordash or GrubHub available. Known for its Butter Chicken.
Rank 6Rudraks
Upper West Side4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Indian restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers single out the Indian food, call the space cozy, and mention coming on a date. Known for its Lobster Masala.
Rank 7Patiala Indian Grill & Bar
Midtown4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale Indian restaurant in Midtown. Known for its Bhel Puri.
Rank 8Cloves Indian Cuisine
NoMad4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Indian restaurant in NoMad. Reviewers mention evenings here, talk about the Indian food, and single out the staff. Insider tip: Order the paneer dishes.
Rank 9Ane Bar & Restaurant
Financial District4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Indian restaurant in the Financial District, open from 7 AM. Reviewers mention the Indian food, suggest it for an afternoon, and come for the drinks. Known for its biryanis.
Rank 10Madras Dosa Co. - Midtown East
Midtown4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Midtown
7 spots
Rank 1Patiala Indian Grill & Bar
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2Madras Dosa Co. - Midtown East
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 3HYDERABADI ZAIQA
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 4Spice Mantra
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 5Muna
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 6Anjappar Indian Cuisine
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 7Bengal Tiger
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
East Village
6 spots
Rank 1Nishaan
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2Curry Flavor
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 3Jazba
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 4Punjabi Deli
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- No Frills
- Authentic
- Neighborhood Gem
Rank 5Adda
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 6Kolachi
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
NoMad
4 spots
Rank 1Ambassadors Clubhouse New York
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2Cloves Indian Cuisine
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 3Chor Bazaar
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 4INDN Small Plates & Cocktails
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Hell's Kitchen
4 spots
Rank 1Annapurna Bhavan
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Upscale
- Authentic
- Family Friendly
Rank 2Spice Symphony Times Square
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 3HYDERABADI ZAIQA
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 4Bombay Grill House
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Upper West Side
4 spots
Rank 1Kesari Indian Cuisine
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2Rudraks
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 3Alachi Masala
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 4Doaba Deli
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Tribeca
3 spots
Rank 1Musaafer
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2Dilli Bistro
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 3Paisley
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Alphabet City
2 spots
Rank 1Red Onion Indian Lunch Brunch Dinner
Indoor4.9 out of 5, 1,051 Google reviews- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2Ishq
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Upper East Side
2 spots
Rank 1Bombay Chowk
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2Lungi South Indian & Sri Lankan Restaurant
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Murray Hill
2 spots
Rank 1Charcoal Eats US
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2Ahimsa
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Gramercy
2 spots
Greenwich Village
2 spots
Rank 1Masala Times
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2Ambo
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Flatiron
2 spots
Rank 1Madras Dosa Co.
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2INDAY
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Lower East Side
2 spots
Kips Bay
2 spots
Rank 1Vatan
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Rank 2Mughlai Indian Cuisine
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1Mustard Indian Eatery
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Financial District
1 spots
Rank 1Ane Bar & Restaurant
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Welcoming
- Stylish
- Hidden Gem
NoHo
1 spots
Rank 1Hampton Chutney Astor Place
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
SoHo
1 spots
Rank 1INDAY
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Lenox Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Inday
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1Patiala Indian Grill
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Aromatic
- Vibrant
- Cozy
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Indian restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Indian restaurants on Moodap are Ambassadors Clubhouse New York in NoMad (5.0 stars), Annapurna Bhavan in Hell's Kitchen (4.9 stars) and Red Onion Indian Lunch Brunch Dinner in Alphabet City (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Indian restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 31, followed by Upper West Side (20) and East Village (17).
Where can I find affordable Indian restaurants in Manhattan?
4 of the 50 Indian restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Ambo in Greenwich Village, Punjabi Deli in East Village and Doaba Deli in Upper West Side.
How does Moodap rank Indian restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.