5 best Indian restaurants in Toronto selected by OpenTable diners

Toronto is a city of many great food options. From the casual to the fine dining, there are plenty of places where you can satisfy your taste buds and fill up on some delicious eats. But which ones do people actually go out for? We asked our guests at OpenTable what they think about their favourite local eateries.

It’s no surprise that the restaurant scene here has been growing at an impressive rate over the past few years, with new eateries opening up every day to eat now listed on Open Table alone. But what about those who don’t have time for dining out.

From the traditional to the modern, from the exotic to the local and everything in between, there’s something for everyone here. But what about when you want to go out with your friends? What if you don’t know where to start or how to choose among all these options? Well, we have some good news: You can always rely on us! We have shared below top 5 best Indian Restaurants in Toronto selected by OpenTable dinners. Lets read on -

Here are their top five picks:

1) Pukka Dining Room

This hotel restaurant serves up modern British cuisine in an elegant setting. The menu changes seasonally but always includes dishes like roasted bone marrow with parsley butter sauce, grilled sea bass with fennel puree, and roast chicken breast stuffed with blue cheese and served with celeriac purée.

It also offers a selection of small plates perfect for sharing. For dessert, try the warm chocolate tart with vanilla ice cream and caramelized bananas.

2) Dundas Leela Indian Food Bar

The best thing about this place is its location – right next door to the Royal Ontario Museum! It specializes in authentic North Indian food from Punjab, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, etc., so you can expect lots of vegetarian choices as well as meaty ones. Try the tandoori prawns, paneer masala, lamb biryani, and more.

3) Utsav Restaurant

The best thing about this restaurant is you will be able to enjoy delicious meals without having to leave the comfort of your room. This upscale Indian buffet features traditional favorites such as tandoori chicken, lamb curry, vegetable biryani, and masala fried fish.

4) Diwan at the Aga Khan Museum

The museum’s new restaurant was designed by award winning architect Moshe Safdie. It boasts views overlooking Lake Ontario and the CN Tower. Dishes include Mediterranean flavours like hummus, babaganoush salad, falafels, shawarma, kebabs, and pita sandwiches.

5) Rickshaw Bar

This place specializes in Indian street food from around India. You can get your fix here by ordering one of the many curries, naan breads, rice bowls, samosas, chutneys, pickles, and more. There are even vegan options available! If you want something sweet, order the mango lassi.