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Masala Art DC (Tenleytown), Washington, DC

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4.7 (1152)
$30 and under
Contemporary Indian
4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
'Too much is so good, you can't stop eating it. The tandoor-baked breads are not mere swabs for sauce but could be eaten, and enjoyed, on their own; the naan with cilantro and rock salt is terrific, as is the kulcha richly stuffed with minced lamb. Masala Art offers combinations you don't see often around here, but even its more familiar dishes can be revelations. Consider its samosas. They're flakier than a lot of the competition, and their filling of peas, potatoes and sweet raisins tastes fresher, too. A burst of cardamom in every bite helps. In the same vein, soft logs of minced lamb pulse with heat from jalapeno peppers, a shock offset with breezy mint. Pureed spinach is a vibrant green, flecked with corn and rich with garlic...' - WashingtonPost.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Tenleytown
  • Cross street
    Albemarle Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 1,152 people are saying

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Healthy

  • District of Columbia

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Masala Art DC in Tenleytown is a neighborhood gem offering "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." It boasts an extensive menu with "well-prepared, generous portions" and authentic Indian cuisine at "a very good value." Perfect for gatherings, it features a "quiet dining room" conducive to conversation, making every visit an "affordable joy."
1,152 Reviews
  1. Denise VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my very favorite restaurants. The food is excellent and so is the service. The ambiance is tranquil and friendly, a perfect place to share a long meal with a friend or spouse for quiet catching up.

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  2. Larry VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Masala Art has been a mainstay of the neighborhood for many years. The quality and taste of the food is always outstanding, and the service is perfect. Everything is always delicious, perfectly prepared, and beautifully served. It’s always a pleasure to have a meal there. Half a block from the Tenleytown Metro station (red line). Highly recommended.

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  3. Ronald

    Washington, D.C. Area21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It's not a fancy restaurant, but the food and service were firnendly and good.

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  4. Rafael VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Masala is one of our regular neighborhood go-tos. Dinner was delicious, as usual. Well-prepared, generous portions, friendly service.

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  5. Lorna M

    Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was AMAZING! Perfect evening out with friends

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  6. Aris

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience and food was amazing, we celebrated our anniversary, and we did enjoy! The food was phoneminal

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  7. Shiva

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very fine food, authentic, and reasonably priced. Large variety of unique menu items.

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  8. Vicki A VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An extensive menu - everything we order was delicious!

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  9. peter VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a small or large group. Ours was a party of 12 and we had to get back to work. They managed to take care of us in plenty of time and the food was delicious! Will definitely go back.

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  10. Ingrid

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Indian food in the city, food and service are always phenomenal

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FAQs

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 362-4441.

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) is rated 4.7 stars by 1152 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
9:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Albemarle Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Tenleytown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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