The best Indian restaurants in New Orleans
New Orleans has a small but spirited Indian scene where Gulf seafood meets garam masala, with family-run Magazine Street dining rooms, creative regional cooking in Algiers and downtown spots that make an easy break from Creole classics.
5 hand picked restaurants · Updated October 2026
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Editor selections for Indian restaurants in New Orleans, listed alphabetically (checked October 2026):
- LUFU NOLA (New Orleans): Regional Indian plates, dosas and naanwiches in the CBD
- Namaste NOLA (New Orleans): Downtown spot for biryani, chaat and tandoori near the French Quarter
- Nirvana Indian Cuisine (New Orleans): Family-run Uptown favorite for tandoori and curries
- Plume Algiers (New Orleans): Creative regional Indian cooking across the river in Algiers
- Saffron NOLA (New Orleans): Indian flavors meet Gulf seafood on Magazine Street
Namaste NOLA
Downtown spot for biryani, chaat and tandoori near the French Quarter
Nirvana Indian Cuisine
Family-run Uptown favorite for tandoori and curries
Plume Algiers
Creative regional Indian cooking across the river in Algiers
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 New Orleans
Visiting New Orleans or live here and craving Indian food? Our editors picked 5 Indian restaurants worth your time, covering fine dining, biryani, street food. Bookmark this page and share it with friends planning a trip.
What is the best Indian restaurant in New Orleans?
Our hand picked list of the best Indian restaurants in New Orleans includes LUFU NOLA, Namaste NOLA, Nirvana Indian Cuisine and Plume Algiers. Each one is chosen for authentic flavor, consistent quality, hospitality and community love.
Where can I find upscale Indian fine dining in New Orleans?
For a special night out in New Orleans, try Saffron NOLA.
Where is the best biryani in New Orleans?
Biryani lovers in New Orleans should try Namaste NOLA.
Where can I find Indian street food and chaat in New Orleans?
For chaat, pani puri and Indian street snacks in New Orleans, head to LUFU NOLA, Namaste NOLA and Plume Algiers.
How do I find an Indian restaurant near me in New Orleans?
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.