Best Indian Restaurants in Washington, DC

4 hand-picked Indian restaurants in Washington, DC β€” price ranges, addresses, and directions for each.

Our directory features 4 hand-picked Indian restaurants across Washington, DC. You'll find them in neighborhoods like NoMa, Palisades, Mount Vernon Triangle, Penn Quarter, in the $$$ range. Every listing below links to a full detail page with the address, phone number, price range, and directions, so you can compare options and pick the right spot for your night out. We keep this list curated rather than exhaustive β€” each restaurant here was added to the directory on its merits.

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Indigo

Indigo

DC

Family-owned NoMa Indian restaurant, Michelin Guide-listed, serving halal home-cooked North Indian food since 2013.

N.H. 48 Indian Kitchen

N.H. 48 Indian Kitchen

DC

Palisades restaurant from Rasika and Chai Pani alums, opened September 2026, exploring the regional cuisines along India's National Highway 48 from Delhi to Mumbai.

Rasa

Rasa

DC

Fast-casual modern Indian restaurant serving build-your-own rice bowls with fresh, boldly-spiced ingredients.

Rasika

Rasika

DC

Award-winning modern Indian cuisine by chef Vikram Sunderam. Renowned for its palak chaat and innovative tasting menus.

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