Search guide
Refine by Location:
- 357 Castro St., San Francisco 94041
- 650-965-2000
Sakoon Indian Restaurant
A standout among a crowded Castro Street Indian food scene, from chef Sachin Chopra who's put in quality work at both Mantra and Amber India, now seeks to shine on his own. Super cool presentation,... read more
- 400 Haight St., San Francisco 94117
- 415-552-8309
Rotee
Get that finger lickin' tikka on any manner of beast or vegetable, hot and herbed from the in-house clay oven with feathery light Naan, delicate yogurt side. Overall, the well articulated spice and... read more
- 632 Emerson St., San Francisco 94301
- 650-322-3500
Mantra
A stalwart of Emerson Street restaurant row, regularly makes Top 10 and Top 100 lists, consistently teeming with attractive peninsula professionals and Sil Valley scions. Why they're here: for cont... read more
- 150 University Ave., San Francisco 94301
- 650-329-9644
Junnoon
<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Helvetica Neue Light"; panose-1:2 0 4 3 0 0 0 2 0 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-f... read more
- 800 California St., #100, San Francisco 94041
- 650-960-3802
Shiva’s Indian Restaurant & Bar
Imposing exterior façade belies a warm ambiance and energy inside, smells of North Indian delicacies wafting within. Attentive service - not family style exactly, each dish is colorfully pla... read more
- 209 Park Rd., San Francisco 94010
- 650-340-7684
Roti Indian Bistro
Can be a tough table some nights, consistently praised and recommended by locals for their fresh approach to Indian cuisine. From interior design to dishware to plating - a smart, low-key concept a... read more
- 2290 El Camino Real Rd. # 9, San Francisco 94040
- 650-968-7511
Amber India
Hidden away in a blasé strip mall off El Camino Real, was regarded as a "secret jem" for years until a spate of reviews blew it up. Has since spawned a gorgeous SF version off Market - but t... read more
- 129 Lytton Ave., San Francisco 94301
- 650-321-6688
Darbar
<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Helvetica Neue Light"; panose-1:2 0 4 3 0 0 0 2 0 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-f... read more
- 417 OFarrell St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-447-4041
Mela Tandoori Kitchen
Voted Best Place to Eat While Totally Baked by me. Setting worthy of Indiana Jones, with street scene right out of Calcutta. Gurgling fountain, pressed tin ceilings and framed dolls, low tables and... read more
- 398 Eddy St., San Francisco
- 415-775-1349
Naan ‘N’ Curry
Wade your way through the street theatrics and brace yourself for the tandoor blast. Hot damn! Crispy naan brushed with ghee, tandoor lamb chops—five of them—fiery enough to keep you heading back t... read more
- 532 Jones St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-928-0333
Shalimar
Most devout following of three Indian/Pakistani spots within spitting distance. Not the kind of place you’d bring yo’ mama unless she’s a black belt. Weird bleach smell means they must clean this j... read more
- 1888 Solano Ave., San Francisco
- 510-526-4373
Ajanta
Regional Indian dishes in elegant space. Quality aesthetic, nicely lit, good service, winner of many "Best Indian" lists. Go when the fog rolls in and you crave cultural transport. Get the vegetabl... read more
- 724 Allston Way, San Francisco
- 510-644-4412
Vik’s Chaat Corner
Loud sitar music, saris and random lunch crowd meets Indian-style small plates that are cheap as crack but way better. Garage/warehouse, gets zero for looks but ten for funk (pretend you're on a Bo... read more
- 3180 16th St., San Francisco
- 415-255-2440
Pakwan
Forget the funeral pyre—when we die, just bathe us in a vat of tikka. Creamy, spicy, smoky chicken tikka masala, to be exact. Order at the counter and wait as they bring it to your bare-bones table... read more
- 2506 Fillmore St., San Francisco
- 415-346-5288
Jackson Fillmore
Jacks. On Fillmore. Get it? Cozy, minimalist Southern Italian red-sauce mecca since 1985 with mean seafood fra diavolo. Bare-bones décor that you pay for, in that paper-placemats-and-counter-seatin... read more
Featured Listings
-
Arya Global Cuisine
As the gaudy sign outside describes, this is a combination of Persi...
-
French Blue
Set in the historic Vanderbilt building in downtown St. Helena, thi...
-
Department 17
Having grown out of its cult status since opening in its Nob Hill l...
-
Dior Homme
This spectacular new Dior Homme boutique in San Francisco joins alr...
-
Archimedes Banya
While the hygienic advances of the 21st Century are most welcome, t...
