3 Best Indian Restaurants in Hartford, CT

Expert-recommended Top 3 Indian Restaurants in Hartford, Connecticut. All of our indian restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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DHABA WALA INDIAN KITCHEN

49 Asylum Street,
Hartford, CT 06103 Directions

Since 2017

Specialities:

✓Tandoori Chicken ✓Chicken Tikka ✓Lamb Seekh Kebab ✓Chicken Seekh Kebab ✓Chicken Malai Tikka (kebab) ✓Tandoori Salmon ✓Tandoori Paneer ✓Tandoori Mix Grill ✓Pav Bhaji ✓Pani Puri ✓Vada Pav ✓Bhel Puri ✓Samosa Chaat ✓Dahi Papri Chaat ✓Egg Burji ✓Masala Fries ✓Chicken Tikka Kati Roll ✓Paneer Tikka Kati Roll ✓Chicken Tikka Masala ✓Lamb Tikka Masala ✓Goat Tikka Masala ✓Butter Chicken ✓Chicken Chettinad ✓Chicken Shahi Korma ✓Lamb Shahi Korma ✓Goat Shahi Korma ✓Lamb Pepper Masala ✓Lamb Chettinad ✓Chicken Biryani ✓Lamb Biryani

" Dhaba Wala Indian Kitchen serves food in a relaxed setting with traditional Indian street food, Indo-Chinese, tandoori, and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant has been serving up break-your-heart-delicious, scratch-made, classic Indian foods for their community. Their trust in the people taking their food is easily taken for granted. Dhaba Wala Indian Kitchen holds them as the most elevated form of compliment when someone trusts them to safely operate the food they feed themselves and their loved ones. Their dishes are halal, and everything is prepared in-house. Customers must try their delectable lamb seekh kebab, chicken malai kebab, chicken tikka masala, tandoori salmon, lamb rogan josh, and onion kulcha. Gift cards are offered to the customers. Dhaba Wala Indian Kitchen also offers complimentary delivery choices for all customers.

2026 Highlights: Dhaba Wala Indian Kitchen serves up break-your-heart-delicious, scratch-made, traditional Indian foods without a setting or a price that are one bit fancier than they need to be."

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Experts' Pick: 2019 Best Indian Restaurant by Connecticut Magazine

Menu:

Amritsari Fish Pakora: $11.95
Chicken 65: $17.95
Grilled Chicken Salad: $12.95
Dal Soup: $8.95
Rasam Soup: $8.00
Yellow Dal Fry: $16.70
Dal Makhani: $16.70
Palak Paneer: $17.45
Channa Saag: $16.70
Aloo Saag: $16.70
Channa Masala: $16.70
Aloo Mutter: $16.70
Mutter Paneer: $17.45
Bhindi Masala: $16.70
Malai Kofta: $16.95
Aloo Gobi: $16.70
Navratan Korma: $16.95
Paneer Tikka Masala: $18.45
Kadai Paneer: $18.45
Vegetable Biryani: $16.70
Paneer Biryani: $17.45
Aloo Chole: $16.70
Methi Malai Mutter: $18.95
Vegetable Vindaloo: $17.45
Vegetable Tikka Masala: $17.95
Aloo Bhindi: $16.70
Paneer Shahi Korma: $18.95
Tikka Masala: $18.45
Curry: $18.45
Shahi Korma: $18.45
Chettinad: $18.45
Vindaloo: $18.45
Saag: $18.45
Biryani: $18.45
Butter Chicken: $18.45
Lamb Roganjosh: $20.95
Kadai: $18.45

Contact:

(860) 232-1500

Mon-Sun: 10am - 10pm

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BOMBAY OLIVE

450 South Main Street, West Hartford,
Hartford, CT 06110 Directions

Since 2008

Specialities:

✓Shrimp Saag ✓Dal (black or Yellow) ✓Chicken Korma ✓Alu Gobi ✓Lamb Curry ✓Mushroom Shabnam ✓Shrimp Curry ✓Sahi Paneer ✓Chicken Balti ✓Bhindi Masala ✓Fish Curry ✓Navratana Korma ✓Lamb Saag ✓Matter Paneer ✓Egg Curry ✓Alu Chutney ✓Shrimp Korma ✓Saag Paneer ✓Goat Curry ✓Pistachio Chicken Korma ✓Alu Saag/chana Saag/mushroom Saag ✓Chicken Curry ✓Malai Kofta ✓Lamb Korma ✓Paneer Tawa Masala ✓Channa (karahi or Masala) ✓Shrimp Balti ✓Alu Matter/mushroom Matter ✓Chicken Saag ✓Lamb Balti ✓Baingan Bhartha

" Bombay Olive is a casual eatery with a wide variety of dishes & a lunch buffet. They are committed to providing the best service to their guests seeking eclectic cuisine. They also have a kebab and a curry chef on staff with almost twelve years of experience in the food industry. Together they prepare exquisitely flavorful meals and contribute to efficiently managing their dinner service and luncheon buffets. Their entire team comprises acclaimed individuals with diverse experiences in the food industry, ranging from fine dining to event coordination. Bombay Olive's management team and crew members are trained professionals with an extensive background in the food & hospitality industry. They all strive to provide you with quality service and an unforgettable eating experience. They prepare in the same tradition since 100 years ago in ancient Asian and Persian regions, prepared with health-conscious recipes. They cater for special events.

2026 Highlights: Bombay Olive is a casual eatery offering a wide variety of authentic Indian dishes. The menu features flavorful favorites prepared with traditional ingredients and spices, creating a satisfying dining experience for those looking to enjoy the rich flavors of Indian cuisine."

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Menu:

Indian Vegetarian Entrees
Dal (Black Or Yellow) $14.95
Channa (Karahi Or Masala) $14.95
Alu Saagchana Saagmushroom Saag $14.95
Alu Mattermushroom Matter $14.95
Alu Chutney $15.95
Matter Paneer $15.95
Mushroom Shabnam $15.95
Navratana Korma $15.95
Alu Gobi $15.95
Bhindi Masala $15.95
Baingan Bhartha $15.95
Saag Paneer $15.95
Malai Kofta $16.95
Sahi Paneer $16.95
Paneer Tawa Masala $16.95
Indian Non-Vegetarian Entrees
Egg Curry $16.95
Chicken Curry $16.95
Lamb Curry $17.95
Goat Curry $18.95
Fish Curry $19.95
Shrimp Curry $20.95
Korma
Chicken Korma $17.95
Pistachio Chicken Korma $17.95
Lamb Korma $18.95
Shrimp Korma $21.95
Balti
Chicken Balti $18.95
Lamb Balti $19.95
Shrimp Balti $21.95
Saag
Chicken Saag $17.95
Lamb Saag $18.95
Shrimp Saag $21.95

Contact:

(860) 561-3000

Mon-Sat: 11:30am - 9:30pm
Sun: 11:30am - 9pm

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TASTE OF INDIA

139 South Main Street, West Hartford,
Hartford, CT 06107 Directions

Since 1995

Specialities:

✓Chicken Madras ✓Karahi Chicken ✓Lamb Madras ✓Karahi Lamb ✓Karahi Paneer ✓Shrimp Madras ✓Karahi Shrimp ✓Goat Curry ✓Chicken Biryani ✓Lamb Biryani ✓Shrimp Biryani ✓Vegetable Biryani ✓House Special Biryani ✓Goat Biryani ✓Aloo Gobi ✓Aloo Matter ✓Aloo Palak ✓Aloo Chole ✓Baingan Bharta ✓Baigan Masala ✓Bhindi Masala ✓Chana Masala ✓Dal Makhani ✓Dal Tadka ✓Matar Paneer ✓Matar Mushroom

" Taste of India serves dish that has their distinctive taste and aroma, which cannot come from any curry powder, but from spices that have to be separately made each day afresh for each dish, making your experience memorable. The blending and preparation of herbs is a centuries-old craft and indispensable to Indian cuisine. The banquet style arrangement is known for up to 60 people. Taste of India has a fully-stocked bar that provides a selection of Indian beers to enjoy with customers' meals, along with domestic and imported beers and wines. Customers can taste their lunch buffet with a range of tasty choices, including chicken and naan cooked in their original tandoor oven, raita prepared with house-made yogurt, and vegetarian specialties. Try their vegetarian foods next time you are here. Gift certificates are also offered. Taste of India offers complimentary delivery options.

2026 Highlights: Taste of India offers guests a selection of Indian, domestic, and imported beers, along with wines, to complement their meal."

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Menu:

HOT VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS:
Momo $10.95
Aloo Tikki $6.95
Onion Bhajia $7.95
Paneer Pakora $9.95
Vegetable Pakoras $8.95
Vegetable Samosa $6.95
Vegetable Platter $12.95
Aloo Tikki Chaat $11.95
Samosa Chaat $11.95
Hot Non-Vegetarian Appetizers:
Momo Chicken (7 Pcs) $11.95
Chicken Pakora $11.95
Meat Samosa $7.95
Chicken Wings $12.95
Shrimp Poori $11.95
House Special Appetizer (Mixed Platter) $15.95
Tandoori Mixed Appetizer $15.95
Chhoila $11.95
Kabab (Tandoori) Specials:
Paneer Tikka $19.95
Boti Kabab $21.95
Chicken Tandoori $17.95
Chicken Tikka $19.95
Fish Tandoori $23.95
Seekh Kabab $19.95
Shrimp Tandoori $23.95
Tandoori Mixed Grill $25.95
Mixed Vegetables Grill $18.95
Chef'S Special:
Chicken Madras $18.95
Karahi Chicken $18.95
Lamb Madras $19.95

Contact:

(860) 561-2221

Mon-Sun: 11:30am - 3pm|5pm - 10pm

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