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Cafe of India

4.2
4.2
427 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
4909 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Romantic
Cafe of India's menu features a bevy of alluring flavors and palate-stimulating spices.Our guests are greeted by a warm atmosphere, and friendly courteous staff .Cafe of India offers an extensive wine selection, a wide variety of domestic and imported beers; especially Indian beers. The decor is elegant,warm,inviting and very romantic. We put our full effort to avoid long delays while they are being seated and their food is being prepared. our gracious, knowledgeable servers delight you with their uncanny ability to anticipate your every need.We are here to provide exceptional service. Cafe of India has two levels for your dining experience. We want our guests to leave with the desire of coming back soon. Please visit us online at www.cafeofindiadc.com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 am -2:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm -3:00pm ; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Manjinder Singh & Egardo Guevara
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining area seats up to 45 people.This dining area is perfect for special group celebrations, small birthday parties, or professional business meetings.

What 427 people are saying

Cafe of India reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 1.6Value

NoiseModerate

427 Reviews
  1. glover VIP

    Washington DC120 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to spot for neighborhood Indian. It’s comfortable/cozy, with booth seating for most and some tables outside as well. The food is consistently good, as is service. The staff is really pleasant and helpful. Prices are reasonable at the start, but they also send emails with great discount deals.

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  2. Bonz

    Washington DC31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were pleasantly surprised with our meals. The chicken makheni and lamb kebob was tender and juicy. The lamb seemed a tad dried out but it was tender inside. The portions were the right size. Sadly they do not serve bread, it must be ordered and paid for. This varies so much at Indian restaurants. The service was a bit slow but otherwise it was a lovely experience. The chocolate lava cake was intense dark chocolate and a real treat, as we usually do not have dessert. We do plan to return!

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  3. ReL8

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was perfect for our party and the service was warm and friendly and responsive to our needs. We will be coming back often.

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  4. Sztravels

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant combines the ambiance of a friendly neighborhood place and really good Indian food. The waiters are unassuming, pleasant and prompt. There are some real treats on the menu, notably the fried spinach and date starter and chicken with pistachio sauce, and an ample array of vegan options. We find something new to enjoy each visit. There is a full bar, and some surprisingly good inexpensive wines.

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  5. Mills

    Washington DC134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food here is very good, and the noise level low. Additionally, the service is very professional and attentive, and street parking is always available. Cafe is much better than some of the higher priced establishments. Their crackling spinach is the best I've had.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great! The place is clean and pleasant and comfortable! I highly recommend👍

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  7. Arohasage VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service at Cafe of India is excellent. The food is very good. It made in an authentic Indian style, although conservative with the heat and overall spices to appeal to an American palate. Please note, we have only eaten during the weekend buffet. The value, variety and quality are excellent. All the food is made with fresh ingredients and appeals to patrons of all ages. We plan to visit for dinner soon to taste additional menu items and to inquire about "Indian spice" options. The majority of the menu is gluten free and there is a large variety of vegetarian options. There is a beautiful party room available to host groups and events on the second level.

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  8. Alan

    Washington DC30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood gem with delicious cooking. Service is very nice and the quiet ambiance is a welcome respite from so many restaurants that are noisy.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite Indian food in town.

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  10. LisaP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Café of India. We continue to go back for our favorites and to explore new dishes.

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Cafe of India is rated 4.2 stars by 427 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Cafe of India

4909 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Emery Street
  • Neighborhood
    Friendship Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 am -2:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm -3:00pm ; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Manjinder Singh & Egardo Guevara
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining area seats up to 45 people.This dining area is perfect for special group celebrations, small birthday parties, or professional business meetings.
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