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India House, Chicago
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India House, Chicago Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.indiahousechicago.com
  • Phone: (312) 645-9500
  • Hours of Operation:
    Lunch: Daily: 11:30AM - 2:30PM
    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00PM - 10:00PM
    Friday - Saturday: 5:00PM - 11:00PM
  • Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cigar Room, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine Bar

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Dearborn
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: There is ample street parking in the area.
A word from India House, Chicago
India House Restaurant in Downtown Chicago offers dining, catering, delivery , buffet, and banquet services. Our party room can accommodates up to 35 guests and is perfect for events such as birthday parties, baby showers, corporate parties, and much, much more. Enjoy dining in at the India… House restaurant that offers over 250 different unique menu items, an ambiance full of Indian fine arts and crafts, and our commitment to provide you with delicious, creative, and healthy foods. Our food is representative of the many and varied regional cuisines of India and of the many ethnic groups of people in the subcontinent. Our dishes range from Bombay , Delhi , street Fare and Home style Tandoori cooking to the most sophisticated food of the royal families. Catering is our specialty. Try our daily luncheon buffet. We have received accolades from the Chicago Tribune, Zagat Survey, and the Chicago Magazine.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "The server didn't find us the right seat that we were looking for inspite of the fact that the place was 70% empty. And he was rude. Food was good but no one appreciates it if not treated well."
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "Excellent food and ambiance. Clean. Warm setting. Fast service."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "The portions are large. We should have ordered on item and shared it. Perhaps the wait staff might suggest this option."
    Dined on 6/9/2014
  • "I'm not a big fan of Indian cuisine but my friends wanted some. So, one of my friends suggested India House which she raves about the food all the time. One of my friends brought her young children who ordered from the kids menu and provided a high chair for her youngest. I didn't get much of a guide in regards to the menu from our server. I had chicken kabob and there were other smaller plates on the table to share with my companions."
    Dined on 6/9/2014
  • "We've been going to India House for the last 8 years and it's consistently been the best Indian food in town. I'm cutting them a little slack but our most recent experience involved a number of service hiccups. The food is still solid but it's not the 5* experience it's been in the past two-three years. We'll be back and will hope that they get back to their best Indian restaurant in town ways. "
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "They had a big list of things to pick from. But didn't have much to pick from for guten free dairy free. My food was very good and would go back to eat the same thing. (Since I only have 2 choices). However, the service was very bad and so was the drinks. Would go out of my way to dine there again. "
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "Didn't like the room we were seated in. It was away from everything and our group was only five. There were plenty of seats in the main dining room, so it seemed if the OT reservation was the catalyst. The buffet as always was stellar with lots of options and cooked well. One of our party did not partake, because she has peanut allergies. The server was nice enough to continuously go back to the kitchen and ask the chef regarding menu options. "
    Dined on 6/5/2014
  • "As always, India House remains a favorite for us;however, their needlessly complex service pattern left one of the items which I ordered not to be delivered. The food was adequate, but not up to its usual excellent standards. Principally, our issue was with the service in terms of its consistency and failure to complete our order. Although we had service complaints, our server displayed the complete understanding of the menu and its offerings which we find to be commendable (and for me, necessary)."
    Dined on 6/1/2014
  • "The indian restaurant i was looking for in chicago. Excellent food and service!"
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "Restaurant was completely redone a year or so ago. Even with a reservation requesting the front room they tried to seat us in the back room. The temperature was at least 90 degrees and we refused to be seated there. Finally we were seated in the front room but next to a party of 8 or 9 young women. They practically screamed at one another, unbelievably loud laughing, etc. We could not converse with our dinner partners at all. Since the redo, the restaurant is much noisier in general. The food is wonderful but I'm not sure we will return due to the very unpleasant atmosphere."
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "They have tons of dishes in their menu. Tandoori Chix rocks as well as Lamb Madras. The okra is also really good. You should try their tandoori breads. The sesame naan and Paneer Kulcha are addictive!"
    Dined on 5/27/2014
  • "India House is a fantastic restaurant with excellent food, wonderful service, and reasonable prices. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we will be back."
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "Despite a bit of difficulty communicating with servers and waitstaff the menu is extensive, atmosphere pleasant and food extremely delicious."
    Dined on 4/26/2014
  • "The restaurant decor is attractive, the seating comfortable, and it never got noisy. The wine list is rather limited, but serviceable. Our party selected both individual vegetarian dishes and from among the house dinners which include a choice a salad or soup, nan, and lentils (served family style). The dinner choices are dominated by Tandoori dishes and the selection we had (fish, lamb, chicken) were excellent. The salad (mixed greens served with a house dressing) was OK but the soups (tomato basil and lentil) were judged very good. Dinner prices were in the $25-$35 range. The servings were plentiful, so much so that we ended taking about 1/2 away with us. Service was attentive if not overly friendly (no "My name is..."). "
    Dined on 4/25/2014
  • "Overrated food and service go to Gaylord for better food and service"
    Dined on 4/18/2014
  • "India House has been our favorite Indian restaurant but we had a very disappointing meal. A new chef? The sauces lost all their subtle-yet-complex flavors."
    Dined on 4/10/2014
  • "the food always great but the service just so so !!!"
    Dined on 3/23/2014
  • "This was the second time I'd been to India House for the lunch buffet since they opened after the-awaited renovations were completed. As always, the lunch buffet choices did not disappoint. One of the things I always appreciate about India House is that they are not afraid to spice some of the items at the buffet at the 'medium' level, which means I don't have to order a la carte if I am in the mood for extra heat. Of course, the majority of food is mild to medium to appeal to most palettes, but this is undoubtedly one of the reason this establishment is so popular with my Indian friend and me."
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "My s.o. and I enjoyed a visit to this establishment in mid March 2014. This was by far our favorite place in Chicago. We left stuffed, but wished we didn't eat that day so we could have had more! We had an awesome server who was able to recommend dinner choices and wine pairings as well. Great looking place and worth the price. Enjoy this excellent dinning experience, I believe they offer buffet at lunch, but not dinner."
    Dined on 3/19/2014
  • "A very nice menu with many dishes not found in other Chicago Indian places and some seasoned quite wll, that is hot, not toned down. I had the lamb chops, burned mouth but worth every tear. My wife had the mixed grill, good but some of the chicken a bit dried out. So given the few choices in the area, India House should be on the top of list."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "Server rushed through order, brought a few wrong dishes, water always waiting to be refilled. I know it was a busy Friday night, but the ambiance had an overall chaotic feel, the service inattentive and distracted. Good thing the food surpasses all- excellent and mouth-watering Indian cuisine!"
    Dined on 3/14/2014
  • "Took a friend to India House for a birthday lunch. I had not been to the restaurant before. The buffet had a huge selection of dishes to try. I was surprised to find a sizzling dish of chicken at our table when we returned from the buffet. The food was very good. Some spicy dishes. I will go back."
    Dined on 3/14/2014
  • "Previously dined here before the remodel. Modern design. Food still delicious. Does not disappoint. Dinner is pricey but entrees include soup, dal, rice and naan, so worth it. Huge menu can be daunting for new diners."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "We very much enjoyed the quality of the food and the friendly server."
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "Everything we ordered here was outstanding. They start you off with complimentary little bread strips and a very tasty dipping sauce. The chai was rich and perfectly spiced. The dahi aloo poori was complex and fascinating. That was a new dish to me and it was a wonderful mix of different flavors. The least standout dish was the hyderabadi curry, and that was still delicious and unique, as I had never had anything quite like it before. The bread was brought to us immediately after it came off the oven and was hot, rich and buttery. The absolute star of the evening was the palak paneer. I have never had palak that fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to trying more things on their menu."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Everything was great, wished there was saag and chana on the buffet. The meat eaters seemed happy. All the items were fresh and not over cooked. Excellent service as well. Will definitely go back for team lunches - everyone was full!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "I had a great dinner at India House last week. The chicken tikka and tandoori mixed grill were both delicious. I was impressed by the wine list. It may initially look like India House is a little pricier than some other Indian restaurants, but rice and naan are included with each entrée, making the prices the same as the spots I like on Devon Street. They recently renovated and the restaurant is beautiful. It fits in with the other trendy restaurants in River North. I would definitely go on a date there or go with colleagues."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "We loved our food, the good service and the atmosphere. Would definitely come back."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "This place is not cheap, but it serves amazing food, and the free naan takes a bit of the sting out. Portions are generous - my paneer makhani had more chunks of paneer than I've gotten at any other Indian restaurant."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "The food is still great, but I'm not a big fan of the new decor. Reminds me of a hotel restaurant, and I hate that they added a big screen TV (is it so hard for Chicago diners to go out for a meal and NOT have to watch a game??). Also, the mango lassi is way overpriced at $5+ and not the freshest that I've had."
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "Excellent!!! Will now be a regular!!! Great evening with friends who had already discovered India House and were too glad to join us there again..."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "A large selection of dishes to accomadate taste...we ate vegetarian dishes, spinach and eggplant, which burst with many flavors to make your pallet dance. The naan was equally a nice companion with fluffy tempered rice."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "This was our first visit since the renovation was completed. The decor is much more elegant now and the entire space is less cluttered. We sat in the front of the house and could not see the whole room, but it looks like all the booths have been removed. India House is a good choice for our family of four because of the diversity of options on the menu. The tandoori grill was excellent - as is everything that comes out of the tandoori pots. Others in our group are much more interested in the sauced dishes like the vindaloos. Our daughter was happy with the vegan choices and settled on a soup and a korma. We also liked the new naan wedges and cream sauce as a bread course. My only mild complaint is that the servers struggle with English."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "We went for the weekend buffet and the food was great and included salads, main dishes and desserts. They also bring out tandoori chicken and naan when you first come in. There's a pretty good selection and the server was friendly and attentive."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "Great lunch buffet, we always have a good meal and experience here."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "I was greeted by very friendly servers, the food was delicious and restaurant was clean with a romantic feel. Great for a date! Food is a bit overpriced for Indian cuisine, but other than that, pleasant experience!"
    Dined on 12/9/2013
  • "The variety of Indian food was excellent. Service was better than I expected at an Indian restaurant. The recommendation of the Khafia chicken was great. Would recommend to friends. The butter chicken and Naan were excellent. Other Indians in the restaurant so this is not just a westernized Indian place."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "We had excellent lamb kabob, dal and raita. The lamb was succulent. They have redesigned the space so it seems more welcoming and comfortable."
    Dined on 11/27/2013
  • "The service was extremely slow - it took over 45mins to get our food and the restaurant was not busy. When we did get our food one of our dishes was missing, but we didn't ask for it since we did not want to wait another 20 mins (or longer) for it to arrive. When I got the bill I noticed that we were charged. When I told the waiter he checked my take-over bag as if I was not telling the truth and secretly taking the dish home. He even asked me if I was sure that we didn't receive it - really! They did take it off in the end but I did not appreciate the fact that he thought I was not telling the truth. We have been going here for years. The food is excellent but the service is always less than ideal."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "There is no need to trek up to Devon Ave. with the India House right here in Near North. The food is great, service is friendly and the new renovation looks fantastic. I didn't know about the renovation so it was an added bonus. I would recommend this restaurant to any fan of Indian food."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
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