NADU

Name: NADU
Address: 2518 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL, United States, 60614
Telephone: (312) 590-5676
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (101)

$50 and over

Indian

2518 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Inspired by the diversity of Indian cuisine, NADU combines authentic ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and cultural flavors with contemporary innovation. Led by Michelin Star Chef Sujan Sarkar and Head Chef Sanchit Sahu, NADU's mission is to to bring the soul of regional Indian cuisine to Chicago. By weaving personal stories and culinary traditions into each dish, the menu connects diners to the essence of Indian traditions through vibrant flavors and heartfelt storytelling.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Indian, Cocktail Bar, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 590-5676
Website
https://www.naduchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Sujan Sarkar
Private party facilities
Mail us at info@naduchicago.com for details

Location
2518 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Brief walk from the Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple line stop.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 101 people are saying

NADU 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

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Indian

Review summary

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NADU offers an exceptional dining experience with "authentic Indian flavors" and "delicious food" from various regions. Chef Sujan's culinary artistry presents "beautifully plated" dishes, from standout mushroom kebabs to inventive cocktails. The "warm and welcoming" ambiance enhances the experience, making it perfect for both casual and celebratory outings.

101 Reviews

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Keshav
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This is my third time here but never experienced such slow service before. Dishes came out really slow from the kitchen, there was no one to ask for another round of drinks. Disappointed compared to my previous outings here
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Phil
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recent visited Nadu with my girlfriend to celebrate her birthday and we had a wonderful time. The setting was inviting, service was friendly and helpful, and food was delicious. We ordered their specialty - the Crab Milagu - and were blow away. It was fun, messy, spicy, and wonderful. Highly recommended!
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Danita
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was probably the best Indian food I’ve had. Everything smelled and tasted amazing. The paneer ghotala and irani keema were deceptively filling! And both had slow building burn. Delicious. Very fragrant chai after meal. I want to go back to try the spicy prawn one of the tables next to us recommended.
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Paul
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Since it was our first time dining at Nadu, our server was very helpful in recommending various dishes to us. They were all excellent. The service was very good and the food was outstanding.
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Morgan VIP
Columbus12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food! Dishes were unique and very flavorful.
NADUResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review, Morgan! We are happy to hear you enjoyed our flavorful dishes. See you again soon for more Indian flavors! Best, The Team at NADU
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Lana VIP
Chicago / Illinois29 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing. This is not your typical place for Indian food. You for sure won't find samosa's or chicken 65 here. The chef goes out of his way to give you flavors and spices that you don't usually experience at other Indian restaurants. All in all I would say the chef is top notch. The wine selection is good and there are nice cocktails to choose from. Just wish they would add martini's to their cocktail list. That said my husband and I will be back for sure. We would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a more upscale food experience.
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Judy VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The large plates are really just entrees. But if you are the kind of person that likes to share there is enough for two or three assuming they also order a large plate.
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Dianne VIP
Chicago / Illinois41 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time there. We had been to Indienne last year and thought we should try their new “sister” restaurant. I’m not an expert on Indian food, will just say that everything they recommended was delicious. They just opened in April and were packed, even though it was a Monday right after a long weekend.
NADUResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for joining us and giving us a 5-star review, Dianne. We're so glad you enjoyed the dishes our team recommended! We can't wait to welcome you back for another evening of Indian flavors. Best, The Team at NADU
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Ajay
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Go there for the food. Authentic Indian. Service is too good. Too fast 😊
NADUResponded on July 7, 2025
Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review, Ajay! We are happy to hear your enjoyed your time at NADU. We can't wait to welcome you back for another evening of Indian flavors! Best, The Team at NADU
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Shashi VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Too noisy and food is very rich with cream and ghee
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NADU is rated 4.6 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

2518 North Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Indian, Cocktail Bar, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Brief walk from the Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple line stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sujan Sarkar
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.naduchicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 590-5676
Private party facilities
Mail us at info@naduchicago.com for details

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