Ajanta Restaurant

Name: Ajanta Restaurant
Address: 1888 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States, 94707
Telephone: (510) 526-4373
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1106)

$30 and under

Indian

1888 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Good for business meals

Ajanta features regional dishes from all over India, offered through a menu that changes every month. We feature organic chicken and vegetables. When possible, we use local and sustainable products. All seafood is sustainable, obtained from Monterey Fish Market. All meats are hormone- and antibiotic-free.

Ajanta has been voted best Indian restaurant in the entire San Francisco Bay Area by Zagat Guide from 2009-2014. We were also voted best Indian restaurant in the Bay Area A-List contest from 2009-2011 and 2013. In addition, we have received top reviews in several publications, including the East Bay Express, Diablo Magazine, and the Contra Costa Times. We are also included in Michelin Guide.

Our elegant dining hall features art inspired from the famous Ajanta caves in India.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Contemporary Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 526-4373
Website
http://www.ajantarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dhruva Thapa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1888 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Cross street
The Alameda
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,106 people are saying

Ajanta Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Indian
East Bay
Neighborhood gem
East Bay
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ajanta Restaurant in North Berkeley is a "neighbourhood gem" with "delicious food and great service." Patrons rave about the "unique and tasty" dishes, exceptional service, and welcoming atmosphere. This spot is perfect for special occasions and offers a "full vegetarian tasting menu." It's a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts.

1,106 Reviews

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Diane
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had the nonvegatarian tasting dinner. The food was okay but nothing memorable. Servers were attentive and always present when needed. We arrived the last 1.25 hours before closing so that may have affected the food quality.
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Hilary VIP
San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant always delivers delicious food and great service.
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Julie
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was terrific and service was very good. Definitely plan to return.
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Ed VIP
San Francisco Bay Area31 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! Great location; a neighbourhood gem.
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Gayle VIP
San Francisco Bay Area102 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service is impeccable and the food is unique and tasty. Not your typical Indian restaurant . I recommend reservations as it's a small restaurant and usually busy. .
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Leah
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall very happy w dining experience. We had lunch at noon on a saturday, & it was sumptuous
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Catherine VIP
San Francisco Bay Area67 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently well prepared and delicious food. cordial servers. the owner is usually there and very welcoming. We go there about once a month - and have done for years.
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Catherine VIP
San Francisco Bay Area67 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Excellent service. Friendly staff. Highly recommended
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Carol
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a special occasion. My sister loves Ajanta, is from out of town and hadn’t visited in a while. We were welcomed graciously, given a table by the window and then served a wonderful meal. Truly memorable. Well done Ajanta.
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Andrew
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has got to be the best dining experience located in North Berkeley. I ordered the special dinner, which includes a choice of an appetizer, a main dish with basmati rice and a dessert. Great food and worth the value. I would definitely go back to Ajanta and try different things that I missed from ordering off of the menu.
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Ajanta Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ajanta Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 526-4373.

Ajanta Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1106 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

1888 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707

Additional information

Cross street
The Alameda
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Contemporary Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dhruva Thapa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.ajantarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(510) 526-4373

Ajanta Restaurant

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