Best Indian Restaurants in Portola Valley

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Los AltosMenlo ParkMountain ViewPalo AltoRedwood City

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1. Ettan - Palo Alto

4.5

Awesome(1742)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Palo Alto

Booked 90 times today

With highly personal, vibrant dishes from the country’s most decorated Cal-Indian chef, the rustic chic ambiance at Ettan is simultaneously warm, magical and glamorous; without being intimidating. Located in the heart of downtown, every detail from our craft cocktails and wine list to our lush courtyard patio and private dining mezzanine are designed to appeal to a diverse audience whether you are on an intimate date or entertaining for business.

2. Eylan

4.4

Awesome(156)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Menlo Park

Booked 42 times today

From Chef Srijith Gopinathan and restaurateur Ayesha Thapar, the creators of Ettan, Copra and Little Blue Door, Eylan offers seasonally-driven Cal-Indian cuisine centered around a wood-fired grill, with thoughtfully sourced produce and a variety of proteins cooked over the embers and served alongside clever riffs on traditional breads from different regions of India. The bar program by West-Bev and Christopher Longoria draws upon the kaleidoscope of ingredients and techniques that make up global cocktail culture, while also taking inspiration from the culinary traditions of India. Wine director Andre Sydnor's program offers depth in classic regions like Burgundy, Champagne, Piedmont, and California, offering a variety of options for casual wine lovers while including more exclusive selections for serious oenophiles.

A photo of Khazana by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor restaurant

3. Khazana by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

4.3

Awesome(82)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Palo Alto

Booked 10 times today

Sanjeev Kapoor is one of the most influential chefs in Indian cuisine in the 21st century. He has been awarded the title of ‘Best Chef of India’ by the government and has received the Padma Shri, India’s highest civilian award, for his culinary contributions and for elevating India's presence on the global culinary stage.

A photo of Tilak Indian and Nepalese Cuisine restaurant

4. Tilak Indian and Nepalese Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Menlo Park

Booked 1 time today

Tilak Indian cuisine features familiar items like chaats, curries, and Tandoor specialties that are crafted as authentically as possible — preparations that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the Bay. Likewise, Chef Tilak also brings his world experiences together to create new and unique tastes you've never experienced before. Whether you're dining at one of our Bay Area locations, sharing a meal with family at home, or planning your next big event, we'd be happy and humbled to make your meal as special an experience as possible.

5. ROOH Palo Alto

4.3

Awesome(284)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Palo Alto

Booked 21 times today

ROOH Palo Alto explores open fire cooking in combination with regional flavors. A style of cooking that lends incredible complexity to the simplest of flavors.Wood fired cooking is a cornerstone of Indian food preparations and Chef Sujan Sarkar delves into the exploration of what is already well known, familiar but bringing it into the contemporary world. Offering a taste and appreciation for India, all of India, capturing the beautiful intricacies of its diversity for a unique communal dining experience. ROOH’s mixology team has created 9 brand new seasonal cocktails based on Ayurveda and its six tastes, or rasas The conceptual cocktails infuse the signature smokiness of the wood fired grill and the story telling culture of India. Californian ingredients shine through, as the cocktails evoke the spirit of different Indian cities with their regional inspired names

6. Varam

4.3

Awesome(10)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Redwood City

Booked 3 times today

Modern Indian cuisine, casual lunch with fine dining dinner setup. Enjoy the beer and wine with nice tasty, authentic and spicy appetizers and main course entrees. Enjoy the beautiful redwood city downtown Broadway outdoor with a lot of varieties of Dosa, Appam, Biryani and delicious kebobs from our most popular and best chef creations.

A photo of Chaat Bhavan - Mountain View restaurant

7. Chaat Bhavan - Mountain View

4.5

Awesome(24)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Mountain View

Booked 1 time today

At the heart of the business is devotion to authentic, fresh, and superbly prepared food. Making us truly "The Only One Of It's Kind."We grew up being influenced by the exotic spices of Northern India that filled the air of our childhood home. Our family farmhouse grows organic vegetables. In our family kitchen, we observed a lesson on utiltizing every part of an ingredient and spice. To share our passion for authentic Indian food made with fresh ingredients, we learned that Indian food the way we cook is not just food, it's medicine to the soul. In our recipe, we do not use any preservatives. We believe in the healing power of food. Each ingredient such as ginger roots, garlic, clove, cardamom, green chili, and fresh vegetables help us in staying healthier. We care about our ingredients from where we get them, how we cook, and how we serve.

8. Broadway Masala

4.6

Exceptional(520)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Redwood City

Booked 5 times today

Broadway Masala invites you try our ever evolving Indian cuisine along with personalized service and beautiful ambiance. Our menu is carefully crafted with fresh seasonal and local produce and offering the diversity of regional Indian fare.

9. Aroma House

2.7

(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Redwood City

Aroma House Restaurant, delivers the most high-grade Indian cuisine. Aroma House Restaurant offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices. Our trained culinary professionals will provide you with cuisine that is traditional and innovative.Our Indian restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

10. Aurum

4.4

Awesome(56)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Los Altos

Booked 2 times today

Aurum is nestled in downtown Los Altos, is a culinary ode to the timeless allure of gold. Celebrating the purity and prosperity associated with the metal, Aurum invites diners on a captivating journey through India's diverse regional flavors, expertly crafted by Chef Manish Tyagi.Chef Manish's passion for preserving India's culinary heritage shines through in his meticulously curated menu, which showcases forgotten traditional recipes from across the country. Each dish is thoughtfully reimagined, marrying authentic flavors with locally sourced California produce to create a truly unforgettable dining experience.Aurum sets a gold standard for modern Indian cuisine in California, inviting patrons to savor the richness of India's culinary tapestry in a setting that is both comfortable and refined. With each bite, diners are transported to the heart of India, where tradition meets innovation, and every flavor tells a story.

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Jeffrey
2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We booked ROOH for my mother-in-laws birthday, it was a great choice! Highlights from our lunch: excellent food - portions and flavor; drink recommendations were spot on per taste; and the service & hospitality was exemplary! A truly enjoyable experience. Thank you!
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ROOH Palo AltoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Indian• Palo Alto
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4.3
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Lisa
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food delicately prepared, appetizing to look at, service attentive and pleasant, taste delightful
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EylanPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Menlo Park
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4.4
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EricaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful food and atmosphere. We sat in the main dining room and it was lovely.
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Ettan - Palo AltoPrice: Expensive• Indian• Palo Alto
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4.5
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Sandra
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Everything we had was very good. The food and drinks were all unique. The only thing we did not care for was the vegan almond kheer. But the server was kind enough to take it off out bill when we brought it to his attention. All else was top notch - taste and presentation.
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Khazana by Chef Sanjeev KapoorPrice: Expensive• Indian• Palo Alto
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4.3
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Aaron
Los Angeles •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Really flavorful and unique menu options. Spice levels were perfect and staff was really friendly and helpful in recommending new dishes. Everything came out quick enough and good value. The restaurant itself was empty and not super warm, however. Would still come back for casual meals
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Tilak Indian and Nepalese CuisinePrice: Moderate• Indian• Menlo Park
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4.7

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