Indian restaurants in Toronto

36 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

People recommend Adrak, and several name its Yorkville restaurant and describe it as upscale or fine-dining Indian. One likes its rumali roti. It divides opinion: several call it overrated, mediocre or underwhelming for what it is, and one says its sauces feel overwrought on ordinary dishes.

Yorkville

36 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO, r/IndianFood

People recommend Banjara. Several place it at its Christie and Bloor outlet. A couple call it their go-to, one says its korma beats the butter chicken, and a couple suggest it for takeout. Some say it has declined or does not live up to its reputation.

Christie and Bloor

34 people recommend, 4 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

Leela's has several outlets, and commenters name both the Gerrard Street East location and the Junction branch. People recommend it, and the butter chicken is singled out. One calls the Chicken 65 the best they have had, and one says the cauliflower appetizer impressed them. Pushback is real: one says it is more about vibes than worth a detour, one found a Junction visit so-so, and two call it poor or underwhelming for Indian food.

Gerrard

32 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Curryish Tavern on Queen West is described as an Indian-inspired tavern with unusual takes on classic dishes. People recommend it, and several praise the creative, well-executed cooking, with a couple pointing to its use of seasonal Canadian ingredients. One says the lamb biryani was very good. Caveats: one says some dishes are hit or miss, one found the atmosphere odd and too bright, and one advises skipping it.

Queen West

31 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

People recommend Roti Cuisine of India on Dupont, mostly for its rotis. Several point to the chicken korma, and one calls its roti the best in the city. Some call it their go-to spot. One says the chicken changed and the place is less good than before, another says it used to be very good, one says results vary depending on the cook, one finds the food unappealing to look at, and one says another restaurant is much better.

Dupont

31 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

People recommend Dil Se, and several name its Roncesvalles location. One singles out the dal makhani, and one visitor found the Hakka dishes worthwhile. Some rank it above Banjara. Caveats: one found the curries grainy, one advises against it after two visits, and one finds the butter chicken too sweet.

Roncesvalles

27 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/Scarborough, r/askTO

People recommend Charminar, and many single out its biryani, with a couple pointing to its Andhra or Telangana-style flavours. One praises the chicken 65 and another the lamb vindaloo. Several name the Scarborough branch around Warden Avenue, and one commenter ranks the Mississauga branch above it.

Scarborough

25 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

People recommend Pukka, and several name its St. Clair West location. A couple point to the butter chicken, several describe it as upscale, and several call the food delicious or excellent. One says it twists classic dishes so people tend to love or hate it, and one suggests asking for extra spice. Several find it mediocre, uninspired, too Westernized or only okay.

St Clair

22 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Cumin Kitchen on the Danforth is recommended by people looking for Indian food in the east end. A couple put it above Banjara, and one would pick it over the Gerrard Street East options. A couple of parents say their children love it, with paneer and dal dishes as hits, and a couple describe the korma dishes as mild. One praises the vegetarian dishes. Caveats: one commenter personally dislikes it and one calls its food the most bland they have had.

Danforth

20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

People recommend Angara, an Indian and Hakka restaurant. Several name its Queen West location and an Etobicoke outlet is mentioned. A couple point to its Hakka dishes, one singles out the momos, and another the Fish Angara. Caveats: one found the signature paneer dish too salty and one is not a fan of its tikkas.

20 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Bar Goa is a Goan-themed bar and restaurant on Toronto Street that commenters put on lists of upscale Indian options. Several praise the food, a couple single out the appetizers, and one recommends the ten-course set. Some say the menu is not really Goan. Several found the food ordinary or disappointing.

18 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/IndianFood, r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

Madras Masala, near Christie station, is recommended for South Indian food. A few recommend it for dosas, a couple for chicken 65, and one says the idly sambar is spot on. A couple call it a go-to, and one has gone for years. Several found it disappointing, including one who says it has declined.

Christie Subway Stop

18 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Udupi Palace on Gerrard Street East in Little India is recommended for South Indian vegetarian food. Several recommend its dosa and one praises the chana batura. Criticism is blunt: several call the dosas or sambar disappointing, and a couple say the food is badly made or only marginal.

Gerrard

17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

South Indian Dosa Mahal has two outlets, Roncesvalles near Queen and Bloor and Lansdowne, and several of those who name one say Roncy while a couple name Bloor and Lansdowne. People recommend it mainly for dosas, one praises its vegan options, one loves the garlic dosa and one the seasonal pumpkin curry. One commenter says it falls short of Subhiksha.

Bloor Lansdowne

16 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Bhojan Ghar on the Danforth is an Indo-Nepalese spot recommended for tandoori momos and paneer dishes. Several praise the momos, and one says it is especially good for North Indian and Pahari food. One mentions a weekend buffet and one says it is just east of Cumin.

The Danforth

16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

People recommend The Host Fine Indian Cuisine. Commenters mention both a Yorkville location and a downtown one. One names a dal dish and a lamb nihari as favourites and one rates its North Indian, South Indian and Hakka food. Some mention its lunch buffet. Caveats: some say it has declined, and one does not endorse it.

Downtown

16 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

The Cottage Cheese is an upscale Indian restaurant in Kensington Market. One rates its chicken 65 highly, one the butter chicken, and one points to its sweets and desserts. A few say it is not traditional. Reaction is split, with several criticising it: one calls it overrated, one very average, one too sweet, and one says it was a letdown.

Kensington

15 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto

People recommend Biryaniwalla, mainly for biryani. It has more than one outlet: a couple of commenters name the Bloor Street location and a couple mention a Scarborough one. One calls it their favourite biryani, one recommends the roast chicken biryani with kaju ghee, and one likes its range of vegetarian biryanis.

Bloor

15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/Scarborough, r/IndianFood

Subhiksha Foods in Scarborough is recommended mainly for dosas. Several rate its dosa among the best they have had, one says it beats places in South India, and one calls it a hidden gem. One finds the dosa too flat.

Scarborough

13 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

Little India Restaurant on Queen Street West is recommended mainly for its lunch buffet, which several mention. One recalls the butter chicken as wonderful, a couple like the vegetarian items, and one praises its South Indian dishes and eggplant bharta. One says it has stayed consistently good for a long time. One says it is not the city's best Indian food but quite decent.

Queen St W

13 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

People recommend Kothur Indian Cuisine, and those who place it say downtown or Yonge Street. One says spice level can be chosen across the whole menu and praises the samosas, and one says the cooking is slow but very tasty. One calls it tasty but says service is slow.

Yonge Street

13 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Chandni Chowk on Gerrard Street East is recommended for biryani and its footlong naan kebab. Several name the biryani and several the naan kebab. One calls it a hidden gem and one vouches for the haleem.

Gerrard

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

People recommend Butter Chicken Factory, and some name its Parliament Street location. One picks it for spicy biryani and one says its tikka masala is among the closest to what they had in Scotland. One says they have enjoyed everything they tried and one praises the vegan labelling. Caveats: one doubts it deserves the top spot and one does not recommend it.

Parliament

13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto

Silver Spoon has more than one outlet, and some commenters name the one at Warden and Ellesmere; one mentions Sheppard Avenue. People recommend it for biryani, and a few praise the finger fish. Caveats: one calls it a poor place for biryani, a couple say it has declined, and one says it is decent rather than amazing.

Warden and Ellesmere

12 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Thindi Cafe on College Street is recommended for dosas and Mumbai-style street snacks. Several recommend the dosas, including the ghee podi and the benne dosa, one likes the vada pav, and one says the coffee is excellent. A couple note it has more than one location.

College Street

12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto, r/Scarborough

People recommend Moti Mahal, and one commenter places it in Little India. Some point to the butter chicken, and one says the bone-in version is the better pick because tandoor cooking adds a smoky edge. One recommends the chole bhature, one the paneer kathi roll and one a plate combining many items; one calls it the closest match to Delhi food. Caveats: one says it used to be good, and one compares it to a fast-food chain for thalis.

11 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

Annalakshmi is a South Indian vegetarian restaurant on Wellington Street West, recommended by commenters who want South Indian food downtown. Several recommend it for dosas, and a couple like its range of spice levels. One says better dosas are found elsewhere and one says quality has dropped.

Downtown Toronto

11 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Rikki Tikki in Kensington Market is recommended for North Indian dishes. One calls it the clear top pick, one describes it as tandoor-focused with flavourful meat dishes, and several call it really good or very good.

Kensington

11 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO, r/Scarborough

Saravanaa Bhavan has branches in Scarborough and Mississauga, and commenters recommend the Scarborough one. One calls it the top pick for dosa, one recommends the masala dosa and one names the thali as a favourite. A couple suggest it for a weekend buffet or breakfast.

Scarborough

10 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto

Karachi Xpress is a Pakistani restaurant known for Karachi-style biryani. One commenter lists its outlets as Scarborough, the west end and Ridgeway Plaza, and a few name the Etobicoke one. A few call it the best Karachi-style biryani, one recommends the beef daigi biryani, and one says veal biryani is served on weekends. Caveats: one finds it inconsistent and short on meat selection, and one ranks it last among the spots they list.

Etobicoke

10 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Khau Gully on Yonge Street near Davisville is recommended for Indian food. A couple point to its separate vegan menu, and one calls it the top option in town, somewhat more upscale. One says it handles Indian food much better than Bar Goa.

10 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO, r/Scarborough

Minerva Tiffins in Scarborough is recommended for dosas. One points to its range of dosa variations, one calls it amazing, and one speaks only about the Eglinton and Warden branch.

10 people recommendvia r/Scarborough, r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Lageez is recommended by commenters. One praises the garlic naan, biryani and tandoori chicken, one likes it for takeout, and one has had the lunch thali. One says the food has never been bad.

Pharmacy and St Clair

10 people recommendvia r/Scarborough, r/FoodToronto

Vindaloo Indian Cuisine on Kingston Road is recommended for Indian food. One praises the korma and pekoras and one the madras. One calls it the best they can find since moving to Scarborough, and a couple note a newer branch.

Kingston St Clair

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

Sher-E-Punjab on the Danforth is recommended for its Indian food. One calls the eggplant dish outstanding, one says quality stays steady, and one puts it above Banjara. One found it fine but expected more, and one says they would not eat there.

Danforth

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO, r/Scarborough

Federick is a Hakka restaurant on Ellesmere Road in Scarborough, and commenters point to the original. One praises its Bombay chicken and pakoras, one calls the original consistently the best choice, and one a crowd favourite. A couple say it has stayed good for a long time, while a couple say its quality has slipped.

9 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto

Nepal India Curry House on Roncesvalles is recommended mainly for its Indian buffet. A couple praise the naan, one liked the variety, and one recommends the fish curry from the regular menu. One notes the menu mixes Indian and Tibetan food. Caveats: one calls the buffet ordinary and one found the food only okay.

Roncy

9 people recommendvia r/Scarborough, r/FoodToronto, r/IndianFood

Spice Club has more than one outlet: one commenter names Kingston and Morningside and another Lebovic Avenue. It is recommended as a good Indian restaurant. One praises its momos, pakora and vindaloo, one calls it a hidden gem, and one found every meat and vegetable dish they tried tasty.

Kingston and Morningside

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Aangan on College Street is recommended as an upscale Indian option. One calls it the most fine-dining choice, one names it the best in Toronto, and one describes it as fusion and experimental. One dined there and found the flavours distinctive.

College St

8 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

POPpadum on Yonge Street is recommended for Mumbai street food. One says a weekend biryani special is very good, and one calls it a go-to for Maharashtrian food. One recommends its Bombay snacks and one suggests it for casual takeout.

8 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Indian Street Food Co on Bayview Avenue is recommended for Indian food. One calls it the top Indian place in the city, one rates it very good, and one thinks its biryani is pretty good.

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Karahi Boys is a Pakistani restaurant. One calls it some of the most authentic Pakistani food they have had, one a favourite for karahi lovers, and one says it has a Queen West branch and caters. One names it in a catering list, and one says it can be decent.

7 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/Scarborough

Shaaz is recommended for Hyderabadi and Andhra-style food. One lists it among go-to Hyderabadi biryani spots, one recommends it for Andhra-style food and one for Donne biryani. One says it is almost there.

7 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

Bawara on Bloor Street West is an Indian and Hakka restaurant. One names it as the answer to a biryani request, one says the Hakka food is still amazing, and one likes the place. Most mentions are short recommendations.

7 people recommendvia r/askTO

Hakka Bistro on Parliament Street is recommended for Hakka food. One likes its pakoras and chicken lollipops, one calls it the go-to for Hakka food, and one says portions are large. One mentions a catering menu.

Parliament St

6 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Adda is a Bengali kitchen on Danforth Avenue, described by commenters as Bangladeshi or Dhaka-style. A couple recommend its kacchi biryani, with one calling it the closest to biryani served at Bangladeshi weddings, and one praises the biryani and bhuna from a recent meal. Several name it among Bengali or Bangladeshi options.

Scarborough

6 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/Scarborough

Hyderabad Biryani Hut in Scarborough is recommended for biryani. One says every dish they tried turned out well, one calls it the best they have tried so far, and one likes its range of vegetarian biryanis.

Ellesmere Near Mccowan

6 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

Kabul Express is recommended for downtown Indian-style food, and one commenter says it is Pakistani despite the name. One says it is probably the best butter chicken in Toronto, and one praises its lunch buffet menu. One calls it the one good subcontinent spot they have tried downtown.

Downtown

6 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO, r/Scarborough

Mr John's Real Kerala Kitchen in Scarborough is recommended for Kerala-style cooking. One relays a friend from Kerala saying it is genuine, one calls it the best Kerala food they have tried so far, and one recommends it for real Kerala-style cooking.

Scarborough

6 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

Yueh Tung is recommended as an Indian-Chinese Hakka restaurant. One suggests it for spicy food and says it has vegetarian versions, one lists it among their favourites downtown and one calls it fantastic. Several mentions are short endorsements.

6 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Feast of Dilli in Etobicoke is recommended for Indian food. One calls its butter chicken the best in Etobicoke, one says nothing downtown compares, and one found it amazing on a recent visit. One is unsure how authentic it is but says the food is really good.

Etobicoke

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Urban Maharajas is recommended as a slightly more upscale Indian option. A couple rank it above Adrak, and one points to its daytime brunch-style menu. Caveats: one finds its gold-leaf extras gimmicky and one was not satisfied.

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Bindia Indian Bistro on Market Street near St. Lawrence Market is recommended for Indian food. One calls it great, one calls it good, and one says the food is super tasty with a nice ambiance. One says it did not satisfy them.

6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Aroma Fine Indian Cuisine at King and John is recommended by commenters. A couple mention its lunch buffet, and one calls it the last buffet left in the area. One likes the butter chicken and naan. Caveats: one disputes that it is high end and one says quality has declined over the last few years.

King John

5 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto

Madras Curry on Carlton Street is recommended for South Indian food. A couple recommend its dosas, one praises the biryani, naan and curries, and one suggests a parotta and Chettinad lamb combo. One calls it one of the best South Indian options downtown. A couple like the paneer dishes, though one says they have changed over time.

5 people recommendvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

BHK Roll at College Park is recommended for take-out. One loves it even though it is quick-service, one cites an interesting menu and a very good meal, and one suggests it if ambiance does not matter.

College Park

5 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto

Makkah is a karhai and kebab restaurant with more than one location, and those who place it name the Donlands and Danforth one. One calls the karhai chicken and kebabs the best you will find, one says the food is very good, and one got biryani there that was pretty good.

Donlands and Danforth

5 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto

The Bombay on Queen Street West is recommended among downtown Indian restaurants. One calls it a favourite with generous portions, and one rates it highly for late-night orders. One suggests giving it a try.

5 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Mannat is recommended around College and Ossington. One rates it as outstanding, one calls it a go-to for takeout, and one has visited repeatedly and found it excellent.

5 people recommendvia r/Scarborough, r/FoodToronto

Ishq in Scarborough is a vegetarian Indian restaurant. One recommends it for its vegetarian options and one says its flavours are very similar to food back home. One says everyone they take there loves it, and one really likes it.

Scarborough

5 people recommendvia r/Scarborough, r/FoodToronto

Anjappar Chettinad in Scarborough is recommended for South Indian food. One calls it their current favourite South Indian spot in Scarborough, one picks it as the top choice especially for its paratha, and one suggests it for its large buffet while saying it may not be the top pick.

Eglinton Just East of Bellamy

5 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto

Mehfil has more than one outlet: commenters name a Beaches location and one names a Yonge Street one. One says it is excellent, one says it is pretty good with decent butter chicken, and one rates it decent. One lists it as a North Indian option.

Beaches

5 people recommendvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO

Indilicious on Dundas West is recommended, and a few name it at Runnymede and Dundas. One enthusiastically agrees with the recommendation.

Dundas West

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto

Mother India Roti on St. Clair West is recommended for roti and takeout. One calls its saag paneer roti one of their favourite meals, one says it is as good as Gandhi's, and one calls it their regular spot. One says it is fairly good.