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5 Best Indian Restaurants in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

West Seattle alone has three Indian restaurants worth crossing the bridge for, and between the top names on this page the ratings barely move: four of five sit at 4.5 or higher. What separates them in Seattle is not the food quality so much as the setting, from a late-night bar scene to a quiet Pioneer Square dining room.

Short answer: Taste of Mumbai in West Seattle leads with a 4.7 average across 1,730 reviews, prized for its late hours and huge menu. Maharaja Cuisine of India has the most reviews on the list at 2,327 and has served the area since 1989. Expect to pay roughly $20 to $40 per person for a sit-down dinner.
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Seattle's Indian Kitchens, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Taste of Mumbai 4.7 1,730 Late night / big groups View ›
2 Maharaja Cuisine of India 4.5 2,327 Since 1989 / multiple locations View ›
3 Mint & Martini - Indian Restaurant 4.7 1,228 Capitol Hill / upscale dinner View ›
4 Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine 4.7 858 Downtown / fusion menu View ›
5 NIRMAL'S 4.1 2,169 Pioneer Square / craft cocktails View ›
5 Best Indian Restaurants in Seattle (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Taste of Mumbai logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Taste of Mumbai

4.71,730 Google reviews

Taste of Mumbai is a West Seattle restaurant and bar serving a wide range of Indian dishes, from biryani and South Indian specialties to a vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu. It's connected to a karaoke and dance venue, and it stays open well past midnight most nights of the week, which is unusual for Indian food in Seattle. The kitchen leans north and south Indian both, with dosas, curries, and tandoor dishes all on the same menu.

What people praise

  • Open until 1:30am most nights, rare for the area
  • Large menu spanning north and south Indian dishes
  • Staff are frequently praised by name for attentive service
  • Good for big groups thanks to plenty of seating

Worth knowing

  • Attached bar and karaoke venue means it can get lively
  • Parking near the restaurant is limited on busy nights
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,730 · 86th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The rating and review count both lead the pack here, and the late hours plus dosa selection make it the easy call for a group dinner that runs past a typical closing time.

2300 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Maharaja Cuisine of India logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Maharaja Cuisine of India

4.52,327 Google reviews

Maharaja Cuisine of India has served the Seattle area since 1989, with this West Seattle location joined by branches in North Seattle, Kent, and Issaquah. The menu centers on familiar staples like biryani, butter chicken, and saag paneer, plus a lunch buffet and catering for events. It's the most-reviewed Indian restaurant in the city, built on decades in the same neighborhoods.

What people praise

  • Longest track record on this list, open since 1989
  • Lunch buffet is a reliable, affordable option
  • Multiple locations across the Seattle area
  • Consistently described as clean and well kept

Worth knowing

  • A few recent reviewers report delivery-order mixups
  • Service can slow down when a single server covers the room
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume2,327 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed name in Seattle, with a genuinely long history behind it. It's a safe, familiar choice, though double-check delivery orders before you leave.

4542 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Mint & Martini - Indian Restaurant logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Mint & Martini - Indian Restaurant

4.71,228 Google reviews

Mint & Martini is an Indian restaurant on Capitol Hill built around a modern dining room and a cocktail-forward bar, with a daily lunch buffet and private-party bookings for events. Reviewers describe it as a step up in atmosphere from a typical Indian spot in Seattle, with high ceilings, brick walls, and a menu that runs from classic curries to fusion plates like chicken 45.

What people praise

  • High-ceilinged, brick-walled dining room reviewers call gorgeous
  • Cocktail menu paired with the food is a genuine draw
  • Staff adjust spice levels carefully on request
  • Handles large birthday and celebration bookings

Worth knowing

  • Waits can run long on busy nights even with a reservation
  • Parking near Capitol Hill can be difficult to find
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,228 · 81st
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a date night or a celebration rather than a quick weeknight dinner. Reserve ahead, since Capitol Hill gets busy fast.

1420 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine

4.7858 Google reviews

Fusion Bistro Indian Cuisine sits near Pioneer Square and blends traditional Indian dishes with Asian fusion plates, including butter chicken sliders and Hakka noodles alongside more classic curries. It also handles catering and takeaway, with a menu built for diners who want Indian flavors mixed with other cuisines rather than a strictly traditional spread.

What people praise

  • Fusion dishes like butter chicken sliders stand out from the pack
  • Vegetarian selection is broad and well reviewed
  • Central downtown location, easy for a workday lunch
  • Fast turnaround on lunch orders

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers found specific dishes inconsistent
  • Smaller review base than the biggest names on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume858 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth it specifically for the fusion plates you won't find on a more traditional Indian menu nearby. Order the recommended dishes and you're in good hands.

601-A 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

NIRMAL'S logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

NIRMAL'S

4.12,169 Google reviews

NIRMAL'S is a Pioneer Square restaurant serving Indian cuisine alongside a craft cocktail program, with dishes like samosas, pork vindaloo, and fried pompano on the menu. It's been recognized locally for both its food and its cocktails, and reviewers frequently mention the owner greeting tables personally, even late in the evening.

What people praise

  • Craft cocktail menu is a genuine draw alongside the food
  • Owner and staff frequently praised for personal attention
  • Spicier dishes like the pork vindaloo get called out by name
  • Warm, high-ceilinged dining room

Worth knowing

  • Rating trails the rest of the list, with more mixed reviews on value
  • Some reviewers found smaller portions pricey for what's served
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume2,169 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown56% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The cocktails and the setting are the draw here as much as the food. It ranks lowest on rating of the group, so go in for the experience and pick dishes reviewers single out, like the vindaloo.

106 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the restaurant’s live Google star average. Review volume measures how many diners have rated them, ranked against other Seattle Indian restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, so a 4.7 built on thousands of reviews counts for more than a 4.9 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does Indian food cost in Seattle? (2026)

Pricing varies by restaurant and daypart, and it’s driven mostly by whether you’re eating the lunch buffet, ordering a la carte, or going for a dinner with drinks. Based on reviewer-reported spending on this page:

JobTypical price
Lunch or casual meal, per person$10 - $30
Sit-down dinner, per person$20 - $40
Dinner with drinks or a group order, per person$60 - $100+

Ranges compiled August 2026 from reviewer-reported spending (“Price per person” fields) on Google reviews for the restaurants on this page. Actual menu prices vary; check each restaurant’s current menu before you go.

Serving all of Seattle

These restaurants cluster around West Seattle, Capitol Hill, Downtown, and Pioneer Square, so wherever you’re starting from, one of them is a short drive or bus ride away. Searching for Indian food near me? Every listing below has a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a table

  • Does the restaurant offer a lunch buffet, and what days is it available?
  • Can the kitchen adjust spice levels, and how are they labeled on the menu?
  • Is there a vegetarian or vegan menu section?
  • Do they take reservations, or is it walk-in only on weekends?
  • Is parking available nearby, or is street parking the only option?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these Indian restaurants?

We started from Indian restaurants in Seattle with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Seattle Indian restaurant is open latest?

Taste of Mumbai in West Seattle runs until 1:30am most nights, later than the others on this page. Call ahead to confirm hours before heading out.

Is there a good option for a lunch buffet?

Maharaja Cuisine of India offers a lunch buffet across its Seattle-area locations, and Mint & Martini also runs a daily buffet on Capitol Hill.

The bottom line

Taste of Mumbai is the safe default for its rating, review count, and late hours, while Maharaja’s decades in the neighborhood make it the familiar pick for a lunch buffet. For a nicer night out, Mint & Martini or NIRMAL’S bring the atmosphere the others don’t.

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