Indian Restaurants in Illinois (IL)

Bombay Eats     » Directions & Maps

Indian quick-serve lunch spot offering a small menu of savory wraps in a modern, minimalist space.
122 N Wells St Chicago, Illinois 60606
Phone: 312 739 9727

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Gaylord Fine Indian Cuisine     » Directions & Maps

Family-friendly Indian eatery with a lunch buffet & standbys such as curry & tandoori dishes.
555 Mall Dr Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Phone: 847 619 3300

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Pita & Kabobz     » Directions & Maps

Modest counter-serve joint providing Indian, Pakistani & Middle Eastern eats, with halal meats.
1125 N Salem Dr Schaumburg, Illinois 60194
Phone: 847 885 7482

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Masala Cafe     » Directions & Maps

lunch buffet is available everyday of the week except Monday, restaurant is closed on Monday.
2118 Knoxville Ave Peoria, Illinois 61603
Phone: 309 681 0000

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Cuisine of India Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

Comfy Indian option with familiar appetizers, traditional entrees & a lunch buffet.
2348 S Elmhurst Rd Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone: 847 718 1522

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Desi Dhaaba     » Directions & Maps

home made Indian food
3900 Washington St Gurnee, Illinois 60031
Phone: 224 637 3233

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Indian Bistro     » Directions & Maps

Relaxed outfit serving Indian staples, including biryani & curries, plus Chinese classics.
732 E Dundee Rd Palatine, Illinois 60074
Phone: 847 963 8015

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Himalayan Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

good Indian place to eat in the area
606 S Wabash Ave Chicago, Illinois 60605
Phone: 312 877 5999

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Hyderabad House Biryani Place     » Directions & Maps

South Indian eats & baked goods are offered at this informal eatery with a comfy interior.
4448 E New York St Aurora, Illinois 60504
Phone: 630 236 0600

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Nawabi Hyderabad House     » Directions & Maps

Sambar/Lentil Soup, Garlic Mushroom Soup, Chicken Corn Soup, Chicken Pepper Soup
1424 E Algonquin Rd Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Phone: 847 907 4145

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Black Salt Indian Bar & Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

Family-friendly Indian eatery with a lunch buffet & standbys such as curry & tandoori dishes.
1699 E Sauk Trail Sauk Village, Illinois 60411
Phone: 708 996 4664

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Osho Desi Diner     » Directions & Maps

Pakistani & Indian dishes, served family-style in a traditional dining room.
247 S Bolingbrook Dr Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
Phone: 630 312 8913

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Biryani Pointe     » Directions & Maps

delicious food and authentic Hyderabadi Dum Biryani’s and Homemade Style Curries of your choice.
40 W Roosevelt Rd Lombard, Illinois 60148
Phone: 630 519 3815

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The Great Indian Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

Vegetable Samosas, papadum, batata vada, Mirchi Pakoras, Aloo Tikki Chat, Shrimp Pakoras, Chicken Tikka Soup
4400 Avenue of the Cities Moline, Illinois 61265
Phone: 309 797 6603

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Superkhana International     » Directions & Maps

Creative, Indian-inspired dining with wines & craft cocktails in funky digs with a courtyard.
3059 W Diversey Ave Chicago, Illinois 60647
Phone: 773 661 9028

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Mumbai Cafe     » Directions & Maps

fusion cafe that offers unique bites and drinks from back home
1069 W Golf Rd Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169
Phone: 847 466 7069

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Himalayan Curry Hut     » Directions & Maps

Nepali, Tibetan & Indian fare, including street food snacks, plus tea & shakes.
410 Sheridan Rd Highwood, Illinois 60040
Phone: 847 432 2889

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Vermilion     » Directions & Maps

an eclectic fusion of Indian & Latin cuisines in a sleek, modern setting.
10 W Hubbard St Chicago, Illinois 60654
Phone: 312 527 4060

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Flavor of India     » Directions & Maps

Regional Indian cuisine is available at this simple restaurant offering buffets & special thalis.
3124 Montvale Dr Springfield, Illinois 62704
Phone: 217 787 8122

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Adhidhi South Indian Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

traditional Indian dishes that also offers a lunch buffet & a full bar.
708 S Main St Lombard, Illinois 60148
Phone: 630 205 3437

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India Foodie     » Directions & Maps

Traditional Indian cuisine offered in an exotically decorated space with a bar & outdoor seating.
698 S Barrington Rd Streamwood, Illinois 60107
Phone: 224 236 5155

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Kama Bistro     » Directions & Maps

Indian-fusion fare featured in an exotic, inviting space with pillows & purple walls.
9 South La Grange Road La Grange, Illinois 60525
Phone: 708 352 3300

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Udupi Palace Restaurant     » Directions & Maps

Vegetarian South Indian Food In Chicago
2543 W Devon Ave Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: 773 338 2152

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Spice Mart Cafe and Supermarket     » Directions & Maps

Contemporary venue selling a variety of spices & other ingredients alongside an Indian menu.
1552 N Aurora Rd # 114 Naperville, Illinois 60563
Phone: 630 305 4347

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Indian food for beginners! what to order?

One thing you have to remember about Indian food is that it is not a generic cuisine. It is intensely regional (north indian, south indian, bengali, kerala, goan) and what you should order should correspond with the regionality of the restaurant you are at! If you are a first timer, go easy on spice - mild.

Appetizer's

Assorted appetizer sampler is fail proof
tandoori chicken (bbq), paneer pakoras (veg), kababs, seek kabobs, veggie samosas, tiger prawns

Non Vegetarian Indian Food

chicken tikka masala, butter chicken (makhani chicken), tandoori dishes, Mutton Rogan Josh, chicken biryani, goan vindaloo

Vegetarian India Food / Vegan Food

saag paneer, malai kofta, palak paneer, gobi manchurian, chickpeas, baingan bharta, matar paneer, aloo matar

Chaat Places (Indian Street Food)

vada pav, pani puri, bhel puri, dahi puri, dosa, idli, dahi vadas, uttapams, mysore masala dosa

Vegan Food

Naan bread in indianrestaurants is likely be made with yogurt
onion or cauliflower or okra bhajis, vegetable samosas and vegetable pakoras are all vegan. vegetable curry, veggie vindaloo, chana masala/chole, sambar, vegetable biryani are other options

Gluten Free Options

Tandoori chicken, fish, and shrimp are almost always gluten-free, Indian spices are gluten free, with the exception of something called "hing", Always ask for Gluten Free Menu to be on the safe side.

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Closed Restaurants

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Bowl O Biryani 1211 Butterfield Rd Ste#A Downers Grove Illinois