Situated within easy reach of New York, just 26 miles (42 km) away, the posh town of Ridgewood is naturally vibrant and multicultural. It has an enviable range of restaurants featuring different world cuisines, including Indian. While Ridgewood itself has only a few Indian restaurants, there are several in nearby towns, putting them just a short drive away. Among these, you have the choice to pick quintessential Indian eateries or exclusive fine-dining spots. Check out our list of top Indian restaurants in Ridgewood, New Jersey—all of which ensure you get the best flavors.
1. Tabla Fine Dine Indian Cuisine
Posted by Tabla Indian Cuisine on Tuesday, 6 February 2018
As the name suggests, Tabla Fine Dine Indian Cuisine offers an upscale dining experience with stylish interiors, scrumptious authentic Indian food, and great service. The dishes available here span both North and South Indian cuisines, but the house specialties are largely from North India. You will find a vast non-vegetarian menu as well, with dishes consisting of goat meat, seafood, and chicken. There are also several crowd favorites such as the lamb chops and Calcutta roll. Other highlights of the eatery are the convenient combo platters (available for dinner) and its BYOB policy.
Tabla Fine Dine Indian Cuisine
Address: 16-18 Broad St, Ridgewood, NJ
Website: Tabla Fine Dine Indian Cuisine
Opening hours: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm (daily)
2. Manjal Indian Cuisine
Posted by Manjal indian cuisine on Sunday, 7 April 2019
Manjal Indian Cuisine offers a mix of favorites from the North and South Indian cuisines, along with some regional specialties that you won’t find elsewhere. The place hosts lunch buffets on all days of the week, which offer a rotation of great options that include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The non-vegetarian menu features lamb, goat, chicken, and seafood, with chicken tikka masala being a popular dish with guests. The restaurant has a warm ambiance with elegant and tasteful decor and comfortable seating. The service is friendly and welcoming. In addition to lunch buffets, dinner buffets are available on weekends too. Note that the restaurant is BYOB.
Manjal Indian Cuisine
Address: 37 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ
Website: Manjal Indian Cuisine
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 11:30am - 9pm
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3. Downtown Dhaba
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Posted by Downtown Dhaba on Tuesday, 22 January 2019
Downtown Dhaba’s menu and interiors are both inspired by the dhabas (roadside shacks) popular in Northern India, which have a distinctive style and cuisine. In keeping with this theme, the restaurant offers a great range of Punjabi essentials like chicken tikka kebab, but also some favorites from other regions like dosas, and a few unique options like tandoori prawns. Be sure to try out the tandoor range, which is quite popular here. The meat menu is extensive, featuring seafood, chicken, and more. The decor is colorful and vibrant, reflecting the dhaba ethos.
Downtown Dhaba
Address: 266 Center Ave, Westwood, NJ
Website: Downtown Dhaba
Opening hours: 12pm - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm (daily)
4. Benares
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Posted by Benares NJ on Sunday, 29 December 2019
The food at Benares is majorly influenced by India’s western state of Utter Pradesh, so you will find a wonderful range of regional specialties, tandoori dishes, and desserts that are unique to the region, as well as regular North Indian favorites. Be sure to explore its range of delicacies, particularly from Bengal and Bihar. This restaurant in Ridgewood is the second branch opened by the managing group after a successful foray in Manhattan. Offering a classy experience, it features a sophisticated ambiance and helpful, attentive service. Some must-try dishes include the eggplant chaat, sevai tomato kurma, and tandoori hen. The joint is BYOB, though its menu includes a range of traditional beverages.
Benares
Address: 327 Franklin Ave #2051, Wyckoff, NJ
Website: Benares
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
5. Monsun Fine Indian Cuisine
Posted by Monsun Restaurant on Tuesday, 14 May 2019
At Monsun Fine Indian Cuisine, the menu is extensive and covers a whole lot of options from different Indian regions—and includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes. Here you will find classics from North Indian (chicken tikka, malai kofte), South Indian (dosa, uttapams), and Indo-Chinese cuisines. The meat options are also varied—from goat, lamb, and chicken to delicious seafood. The restaurant’s signature dish is its dum biryani that is offered in five different variations. Featuring a tasteful and appealing decor, this place has a pleasant ambiance that feels welcoming, as does the friendly and helpful staff. A lunch buffet is offered on all days of the week, and its reasonable pricing makes it a good option.
Monsun Fine Indian Cuisine
Address: 606 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ
Website: Monsun Fine Indian Cuisine
Opening hours: Tue - Thu & Sun: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 11pm (closed on Mon)
6. Mantra Restaurant
Mantra Restaurant offers a different experience from the usual Indian restaurants, with its lounge atmosphere and fine-dining setting. Enjoy a delicious meal here in the evening, and chances are high you’ll be treated to live music. The restaurant has an extensive non-vegetarian menu that is filled with unique dishes from across different regions of India, plus some interesting fusion entrees. Seekh kabab gilafi, Pondicherry duck curry, and khade masale ka Murgh are just a few of the delectable options featured on the menu. For vegetarians, there is a selection of favorites like saag paneer and dum aloo bharwan. Make your meal complete by choosing something from the interesting wine list. Lunch buffets are available on all weekdays at a reasonable price.
Mantra Restaurant
Address: 275 NJ-4, Paramus, NJ
Website: Mantra Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 3pm, 5:30pm - 10:30pm; Sat - Sun: 11:30am - 3pm, 5:30pm - 10pm
7. Bombay Hut
Our recipes may stay the same, but we hope every experience is unique.
Posted by Bombay Hut on Thursday, 14 November 2019
This award-winning Indian restaurant has been consistently rated highly by customers for its authentic flavors and great service. Bombay Hut has an incredibly varied menu but is primarily focused on North Indian cuisine. A haven for meat-eaters, the restaurant offers delectable dishes that span crowd favorites and unique fusion dishes. The decor is clean and unfussy but has no dedicated seating as it follows a counter-serve design, so expect no table service. Some must-try dishes include the chicken vindaloo, shrimp malai, and lamb over rice.
Bombay Hut
Address: 8 W Prospect St, Waldwick, NJ
Website: Bombay Hut
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 9:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 9:30pm
8. Nirvana Indian Kitchen
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Posted by Nirvana Indian Kitchen on Friday, 18 January 2019
Nirvana Indian Kitchen offers a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialties from North Indian, Mughalai, Indo-Chinese, and South Indian cuisines. The restaurant features a warm and plush decor with friendly and welcoming service staff. The place offers a daily lunch buffet that features a great selection of dishes. Some of the must-try options here are tamarind eggplant, chicken tikka masala, and okra pakora. Also, do note that the joint is BYOB, so you can bring in something to drink if you want to.
Nirvana Indian Kitchen
Address: 29 W Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ
Website: Nirvana Indian Kitchen
Opening hours: 12pm - 10pm (daily)
Enjoy a wonderful variety of Indian food
These top Indian restaurants in and around Ridgewood, New Jersey, are a great starting point to enjoy Indian food in the region. Remember to specify your spice level while ordering so you can enjoy the food without issues—most restaurants offer three options: mild, medium, and spicy. Also, make use of the lunch buffet service, which is an affordable and convenient way to explore the varied cuisines of India and find your favorites.
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