The best Indian restaurants in Cleveland
Cleveland's Indian dining stretches from Ohio City small plates to Nepalese momo kitchens on the west side and buffet favorites in Lakewood. Suburbs like Parma Heights and Lyndhurst add vegetarian street food and polished modern dining rooms.
6 hand picked restaurants · Updated October 2026
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Editor selections for Indian restaurants in Cleveland, listed alphabetically (checked October 2026):
- Amba (Cleveland): Indian-inspired shared plates in a moody Hingetown dining room
- Choolaah Indian BBQ (Beachwood): Cleveland-born fast-casual tandoor cooking, bowls and naan wraps
- Honest (Parma Heights): All-vegetarian tour of Indian street food, dosas and more
- India Garden (Lakewood): Lakewood's go-to for buffet lunches and classic curries
- Safar Sponsored (Cleveland): Elevated modern Indian dining, cocktails and brunch in Edgewater
- Tandul (Cleveland): Tremont's neighborhood Indian kitchen and bar since 2015
Choolaah Indian BBQ
Cleveland-born fast-casual tandoor cooking, bowls and naan wraps
Our picks are based on authentic flavor, consistent quality, hospitality and community love. Sponsored placements are always labeled, and the list is unranked. How we choose.
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Indian food in Cleveland
Visiting Cleveland or live here and craving Indian food? Our editors picked 6 Indian restaurants worth your time, covering fine dining, South Indian, biryani, vegetarian, street food. Bookmark this page and share it with friends planning a trip.
What is the best Indian restaurant in Cleveland?
Our hand picked list of the best Indian restaurants in Cleveland includes Safar, Amba, Choolaah Indian BBQ and Honest. Each one is chosen for authentic flavor, consistent quality, hospitality and community love.
Where can I find upscale Indian fine dining in Cleveland?
For a special night out in Cleveland, try Safar and Amba.
Where can I find vegetarian Indian food in Cleveland?
Great vegetarian and vegan friendly Indian options in Cleveland include Honest.
Where can I get dosa and South Indian food in Cleveland?
For dosas, idli and South Indian cooking in Cleveland, visit Honest.
Where is the best biryani in Cleveland?
Biryani lovers in Cleveland should try India Garden and Tandul.
Where can I find Indian street food and chaat in Cleveland?
For chaat, pani puri and Indian street snacks in Cleveland, head to Honest.
How do I find an Indian restaurant near me in Cleveland?
Use our Near Me finder to see the Indian restaurants closest to you, or browse every pick on this page. Always confirm hours with the restaurant before you visit.