Illinois India Restaurants
Desi Restaurants in Illinois
Casual Indian restaurant offering a lunch buffet, wine list & options for vegetarians & vegans.
3115 Chatham Rd Ste 5306
Springfield, Illinois 62704
Phone: 217 726 6890
traditional Indian cooking plus beer & wine in a repurposed ranch house.
7403 Marine Rd
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
Phone: 618 692 3892
familiar Indian dishes with vegetarian options, plus a lunch buffet.
1520 W Taylor St
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Phone: 312 766 7474
Small neighborhood spot serving Indian fare & Cajun/soul food in a no-frills setting.
1459 E 53rd St
Chicago, Illinois 60615
Phone: 773 955 1145
specialized in North Indian, South Indian & Indo Chinese dishes.
5019 Ace Ln #103
Naperville, Illinois 60564
Phone: 630 420 7777
Airy, modern eatery with counter service offering egg-centric Indian dishes, along with lassis.
829 W Higgins Rd
Schaumburg, Illinois 60195
Phone: 847 565 4105
Indian chicken, lamb & veggie dishes (including spicy options) in a compact space with modern decor.
233 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, Illinois 60148
Phone: 630 627 4411
Breakfast, Curries , Biriyanis, Rice, Fresh Chat, Naan bread with many flavors, Tandoor & fresh Grill items, Indian cold shakes and hot drinks and home style curries and more items
6551 S Cass Ave
Westmont, Illinois 60559
Phone: 630 297 8484
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
family-owned outpost offering well-known Indian entrees & a lunch buffet in casual digs.
802 W Army Trail Rd
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
Phone: 630 237 4445
Indian authentic, fresh and lajeej khanna.
16140 W Pauline Ave
Prairie View, Illinois 60069
Phone: 224 551 0504
Laid-back restaurant offering a familiar range of Indian favorites & a lunch buffet.
6430 E Riverside Blvd
Loves Park, Illinois 61111
Phone: 815 637 4771
Family-friendly Indian eatery with a lunch buffet & standbys such as curry & tandoori dishes.
2510 W Devon Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: 773 942 6800
Pakistani & Indian dishes, served family-style in a traditional dining room.
247 S Bolingbrook Dr
Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
Phone: 630 312 8913
Bawarchi Naperville Coupon
Casual restaurant serving biryani & other Indian favorites in a warm, colorful space.
4250 Fox Valley Center Dr
Aurora, Illinois 60504
Phone: 630 375 1600
Northern Indian food is offered in a simple storefront setting with bare wood tables
2906 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60647
Phone: 773 360 8689
Casual, family-owned eatery offering Karachi-style barbecued fare & other Pakistani cuisine
2858 W Devon Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: 773 508 5050
vegetarian Indian entrees & a range of take-out snacks & desserts.
2600 W Devon Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: 773 764 1858
Classic curries & other Indian entrees, plus a daily lunch buffet, in a bright, simple dining room.
1407 North Veterans Parkway Suit #26
Bloomington, Illinois 61704
Phone: 309 663 2226
Udupi Palace Restaurant Coupon
Simple Southern Indian spot with a menu of traditional dishes & dosas plus a BYOB policy.
730 Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, Illinois 60194
Phone: 847 884 9510
typical curries & tandoori meats for eat-in or takeout.
1728 Sherman Ave
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847 859 2453
Offering over 250 menu items, this Indian restaurant has both classic dishes & a lunch buffet.
59 W Grand Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Phone: 312 645 9500
Colorful Indian cafe offering a range of familiar dishes, from curries to tandoori, plus a buffet.
605 S Wright St
Champaign, Illinois 61820
Phone: 217 344 1500
Samosa, Shrimp Noodles, Mix Veg, Bhendi Masala, CHapati, Butter Chicken, Goat Biryani
6412 N Claremont Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60645
Phone: 773 654 1424
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.
Closed Restaurants
Bowl O Biryani 1211 Butterfield Rd Ste#A Downers Grove Illinois