Indian Cuisine in Chicago (2025)

Chicago’s refined Indian tasting-menu landmark from chef Sujan Sarkar. Recognized with a Michelin star and noted by the guide for vegan, vegetarian, and nonvegetarian menus, it pairs Indian flavors with French technique in a historic River North space.

A joyous celebration of Kerala cuisine by chef Margaret Pak and Vinod Kalathil. Featured by national and local critics and praised for dishes like meen pollichathu and peralan pork; The Infatuation highlights its rare regional focus and warm, casual vibe.

Chef Zubair Mohajir’s intimate back-room tasting counter channels South Asian flavors with inventive, seasonal courses. Included in the Michelin Guide and lauded by local editors for its adventurous menus and thoughtful beverage pairings.

A lively Bucktown collaboration weaving Indian and Mexican traditions—think lamb barbacoa biryani and scallop ceviche in fenugreek roti. Recently added to the 2025 Michelin Guide and spotlighted by Chicago Magazine for vibrant cross-cultural cooking.

A father–son project in North Center blending regional Indian traditions with seasonal ingredients—signature dishes range from Kashmiri lamb gushtaba to Fish Basant. Celebrated by local press for its polished hospitality and neighborhood warmth.

Logan Square’s beloved, independently owned spot serving pan-Indian staples with punchy spicing. Praised by the Chicago Reader and regularly recommended by locals for gobi Manchurian, chicken chettinad, and friendly service.

A Little India mainstay known for vegetarian South Indian cooking—dosas, idli, vada, and thali—serving the community for decades. Its official site confirms ongoing service and hours on Devon Avenue.

Lakeview’s family-run spot with a broad menu spanning dosas to regional curries and cocktails riffing on Indian flavors. Verified by the restaurant’s site and praised by diners for reliable spice control and welcoming service.

Longstanding Wicker Park favorite blending Nepali and Indian specialties—momos, chhoela, curries—recognized with past Bib Gourmands. Recent coverage notes the team’s continued growth while preserving its original neighborhood roots.

Chefs Zeeshan Shah and Yoshi Yamada’s playful Logan Square fixture. Featured by Time Out and listed in the Michelin Guide, it reimagines Indian flavors—chili-cheese naan, butter chicken calzone—while staying deeply tied to Chicago’s dining culture.