Chauhan Ale & Masala House
Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan's Indian and Southern mashup
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The best Indian restaurants in Nashville
Nashville's Indian dining has grown well beyond honky-tonk fare, from a Germantown tasting room telling a first-generation story to vegetarian dosa houses and Nolensville Pike street snacks, making it a flavorful detour between music venues.
5 hand picked restaurants · Updated October 2026
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Editor selections for Indian restaurants in Nashville, listed alphabetically (checked October 2026):
- Chauhan Ale & Masala House (Nashville): Celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan's Indian and Southern mashup
- Sindoore – Indian By Nature (Nashville): Scratch-made North Indian cooking minutes from Nashville's airport
- Surati Indian Street Food (Nashville): Vegetarian Indian street snacks beside the Patel Brothers market
- Tailor Nashville (Nashville): Seasonal tasting menus rooted in a first-generation family story
- Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine (Nashville): West End's longtime home for meatless dosas and curries
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Sindoore – Indian By Nature
Scratch-made North Indian cooking minutes from Nashville's airport
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Surati Indian Street Food
Vegetarian Indian street snacks beside the Patel Brothers market
View restaurant →Unclaimed
Tailor Nashville
Seasonal tasting menus rooted in a first-generation family story
View restaurant →Unclaimed
Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
West End's longtime home for meatless dosas and curries
View restaurant →Unclaimed
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 Nashville
Visiting Nashville or live here and craving Indian food? Our editors picked 5 Indian restaurants worth your time, covering fine dining, South Indian, vegetarian, street food. Bookmark this page and share it with friends planning a trip.
What is the best Indian restaurant in Nashville?
Our hand picked list of the best Indian restaurants in Nashville includes Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Sindoore – Indian By Nature, Surati Indian Street Food and Tailor Nashville. Each one is chosen for authentic flavor, consistent quality, hospitality and community love.
Where can I find upscale Indian fine dining in Nashville?
For a special night out in Nashville, try Tailor Nashville.
Where can I find vegetarian Indian food in Nashville?
Great vegetarian and vegan friendly Indian options in Nashville include Surati Indian Street Food and Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine.
Where can I get dosa and South Indian food in Nashville?
For dosas, idli and South Indian cooking in Nashville, visit Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine.
Where can I find Indian street food and chaat in Nashville?
For chaat, pani puri and Indian street snacks in Nashville, head to Chauhan Ale & Masala House, Sindoore – Indian By Nature and Surati Indian Street Food.
How do I find an Indian restaurant near me in Nashville?
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.
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