DC has excellent Indian food in the District and throughout the Virginia and Maryland suburbs. The area's South Asian population supports authentic regional options across the DMV.
DC Proper
Rasika
$$$$ • Penn Quarter/West End
DC's best Indian. Michelin star quality.
Bombay Club
$$$ • Lafayette Square
Elegant Indian near the White House.
Indigo
$$ • Downtown
Solid downtown Indian.
Virginia Suburbs
Minerva
$$ • Fairfax
South Indian excellence in NoVA.
Naan & Beyond
$$ • Tysons
Tysons area Indian.
Chettinadu
$$ • Ashburn
South Indian specialist.
Maryland Suburbs
Woodlands
$ • Langley Park
South Indian vegetarian chain.
Ravi Kabob
$ • Multiple Locations
Pakistani-Indian with great value.
Amma Vegetarian Kitchen
$ • Vienna
South Indian vegetarian.
Pro Tip: DC's Rasika is world-class—but explore the Virginia and Maryland suburbs for more authentic regional Indian at better prices.