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Rajaji

4.1
4.1
34 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
Come experience the taste of Egypt. Medaterra is a unique twist of Egyptian-American Cuisine. Rajaji Curry House has been serving authentic Indian food to the community since 1969.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 265-7344
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Woodley Park
  • Cross street
    Calvert St. NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Woodley Park-zoo Metro Station (Red)
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 34 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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34 Reviews
  1. LilyV

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rajaji kindly hosted my baby shower dinner with 18 people. The staff was very kind and attentive, and the food was delicious and reasonably priced.

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  2. Natalie

    Washington DC

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Rajaji is now our go-too restaurant for Indian food. Excellent food and very warm service!

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  3. Natalie

    Washington DC

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The restaurant is nothing fancy, but the food is delicious and the service very friendly. Nice place to eat outdoors, too.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A mainstay since 1972. Good, reliable Indian food.

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  5. Happyeater

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very attentive service, traditional Indian food, good neighborhood joint.

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  6. Taii

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistently, delicious Indian food. Fresh with rich flavor.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome! I celebrated my birthday there. They brought me a dessert with a candle and sang Happy Birthday! People were very nice. Refilled my water promptly without being asked. I would recommend this place. Food was delicious.

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  8. Food4Thought

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2018

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Expensive and not very good. Service was excellent.

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  9. BrianB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Met my daughter and her family who were visiting from out of town. Her kids were a bit noisy but the restaurant was empty at 5:00 and only had about five parties at 5:30 so we didn't disturb too many people. The staff was very friendly but a bit hard to understand.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Chaotic experience. Appetizers arrived quickly but main course took ages to arrive. Seemed unable to handle number of diners - and only about half full.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The restaurant was unable to seat us. They were overwhelmed and did not even know we had made a reservation.

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  12. DavidB

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very nice, quiet, can dine outside if you like, and the staff were very nice.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Great food. They always treat us like neighbors!

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  14. BlackAvenger

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and outstanding service. Meal portions were very large and we all left feeling stuffed.

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  15. JulieS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    This was an almost comically bad experience. I ordered a coke and we went to the all you can eat buffet. I never received my coke and never again saw a waiter until we got our check. We never got our water glasses filled. We found half of the food items out by our second visit to the buffet. The rice pudding was spoiled!!!! Yuck. Food that was available was unremarkable or not very good. Very disappointed.

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  16. AnneGleaves

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A very nice stand-by for people who enjoy authentic Indian food.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food and restaurant were OK - but unremarkable. I would not avoid it, but given the choice, I'd try another place before going back.

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  18. MortonR

    New York Area

    169 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    169 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a wonderful meal with a bottle of wine for under $100. If it were in my neighborhood, I would be a regular.

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  19. Dupontnick

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great meal and great value

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  20. Sophie

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Rajaji has been a noteworthy restaurant over many years. I dined there several times in years past and was delighted to find it is still excellent. I had lamb korba. At my request I wanted a dish only slightly spicy. This was perfect. The service and concern for the diner were outstanding. I was glad to be back!

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  21. LoopyM69

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I have been dining at the Rajaji for more than 20 years , whenever business or pleasure takes me to DC. An Indian colleague introduced me to this restaurant. The food is authentic and well prepared. The breads are baked fresh, on site. The service is warm, courteous and professional. The pace is relaxed - geared towards dining rather than getting you in and out in a hurry. Enjoy a Taj Mahal beer or two. Prices are very reasonable by DC standards. Our party of six included four who have never dined in and Indian restaurant before. They came away raving about the food and the service. The restaurant is conveniently located across the street from the Woodley Park Metro Stop. The neighborhood is full of life.

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  22. ChoiceFamily

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2015

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We enjoyed great food! Management was pleasant! No complaints. We will be returning!

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  23. Diners

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Consistently quality, delicious meals!! A neighborhood gem.

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  24. Rich

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I had planned to have a nice business dinner with an out of town friend. We got there early and were seated and nicely attended to by the staff. Their big question was "tell us what you would like." With that my friend suggested two different dishes, they suggested a way for us to have it all. When I ordered it, they recommended my having less as the balance would be more favorable. We stayed and talked for three hours and were never hurried (we did apologize for staying so long, they seemed genuinely pleased that we liked it so much that we did stay). I am looking forward to going back. AND the food was nicely presented, tasted good and complimented each other!

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  25. JohnF

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2014

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I went on time and the doors were locked. You need to be sure not to confirm reservations to restaurants that are closed.

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  26. Taii

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fresh delicious food. Very consistent in taste. Great also for vegetarians. Always a pleasure. A neighborhood gem

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  27. BigEater

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2014

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The interior was dark and had a slight odor. We were lucky it was a warm day and the outside seating was great. We noticed that all but one set of diners choose to eat outside. The food was tasteful and the servings were generous however both of our meals were served luke-warm. The staff was very attentive. I would recommend this restaurant and next time sent my food back if it isn't hot.

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  28. Taii

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Invited friends and all agreed that the food was delicious! We were happy that they were happy. Consistently good.

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  29. EugeneFoodRocs

    Portland

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2014

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    It was good, if not great Indian food: Pleasant service. A bit expensive at $30 (nearly including tip) for lunch - the buffet would probably have been the better choice.

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  30. Taii

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2013

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food is always fresh tasting also great choice for vegetarians.

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  31. Taii

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2013

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Had a delicious, fresh, authentic India dinner here. Always consistent. Service is good, staff is quiet, not talkative but attentive and accomodating.

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  32. James

    Raleigh

    77 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2013

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    We went to the Sunday buffet. The buffet had five or six choices pluses a couple side dishes. The food was good but not great. The price $11 is very reasonable for DC.

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  33. tuffcluck

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2013

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    This used to be my neighborhood Indian place when I lived in DC. The interior has a terrible odor. As if the carpet got wet and wasn't properly cleaned afterwards. The food was pretty good. I got chicken tikka masala. However, the palak paneer was not good at all. I hate that this place isn't what it used to be.

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  34. Taii

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2013

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We've always enjoyed eating here and return frequently. Authentic Indian food with tender meat options. Good vegetarian selection. Staff is a bit quiet but pleasant and attentive.

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FAQs

Rajaji does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Rajaji also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 265-7344.

Rajaji is rated 4.1 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rajaji

2603 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Calvert St. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Woodley Park
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Woodley Park-zoo Metro Station (Red)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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