Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco

Name: Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco
Address: 53 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94127
Telephone: (415) 665-7684
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1477)

$30 and under

Indian

53 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

ROTI Indian Bistro marries casual, contemporary styling to classic Indian cuisine. The chefs take diners on a culinary tour of India, offering a taste of the North in the Tandoori meat dishes and hints of the South in the vegetarian curries. Fresh breads are available from the tandoor, a mesquite- fired clay oven unique to Indian cooking. Traditional freshly house roasted Indian spices to create a diverse fresh, menu. ROTI prides itself on the dining experience - at this popular new addition to the vibrant West Portal neighborhood, refined customer service from the attentive staff and fabulous food have established a higher standard of dining for the area.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Asian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(415) 665-7684
Website
http://www.rotibistrosf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Inquire with restaurant management.
Private party facilities
Inquire with restaurant management about our private room available for large parties, banquets and receptions.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
53 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127
Neighborhood
Forest Hill / West Portal
Cross street
Vicente Street
Parking details
Street parking on West Portal Avenue and surrounding streets available.
Public transit
Half a block from West Portal MUNI station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,477 people are saying

Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Indian
San Francisco
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roti Indian Bistro in San Francisco offers "amazing food and wonderful service" with a warm, family-owned touch. Known for its authentic, flavorful dishes like tandoori salmon and lamb korma, it's a "neighborhood gem" with a "friendly, fun atmosphere." Patrons appreciate the attentive staff and consistently "excellent" dining experiences.

1,478 Reviews

M
Michael
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Most authentic Indian cuisine in San Francisco. Perfectly spiced, no sugar added as in so many other restaurants
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Mary
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful family owned restaurant. Excellent food. Always fresh and spiced to your preference.
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Meredith VIP
San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service always surpassing. Our favorite Indian spot in San Francisco. (Wish they’d lower the lights a bit!).
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Michael
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super nice service and the best Indian food. Do not hesitate going here, you won’t be disappointed.
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Debbie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area59 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience. We love coming here when we are in the city. The owner is always very kind and attentive. The staff are on top of their service.
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Georgina VIP
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely delicious! Everything we ordered had So much flavor. The service was amazing. I will definitely come back again. Can’t wait to try more dishes.
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anne VIP
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roti once again delivers! Amazing food, wonderful service.
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Jon VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved loved loved everything! Perfect balance in spices. The Old Fashion was so good my friend got one too!
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Daniel VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is consistently excellent and well prepared. The family that owns and runs the restaurant creates a very comfortable environment. We have visited many times and never had a bad experience.
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Betty VIP
San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I’ve dined there before and this time I asked that my order not be spicy but of course it came out super spicy again. Would not return for that reason but the owner is super friendly.
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FAQs

Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 665-7684.

Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco is rated 4.8 stars by 1477 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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53 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127

Additional information

Cross street
Vicente Street
Neighborhood
Forest Hill / West Portal
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking on West Portal Avenue and surrounding streets available.
Public transit
Half a block from West Portal MUNI station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.rotibistrosf.com/
Phone number
(415) 665-7684
Catering
Inquire with restaurant management.
Private party facilities
Inquire with restaurant management about our private room available for large parties, banquets and receptions.

Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco

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About this restaurant

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What 1,477 people are saying

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