The restaurant inside is very nice. I would say elegant without being off-putting. We were seated in the back at a nice table for two. White table cloth. When we were seated, the host lit a table candle. We immediately received water and a plate for sharing of crisp papadums with what I think was a mango chutney. The crackers were crisp and flavorful and the chutney was delicious. A great start. We ordered two appetizers to try them: Mulligatawny soup ($8.99) - a very nice portion came in a bowl accompanied with two cups/spoons. We each had at least two small cups of soup from the one portion. Excellent soup. Samosa Chaat - ($10.99) - another very nice sized portion for sharing. And also excellent. A bit spicy and very flavorful. Entrees: Lamb Shank - beautifully prepared. Accompanied by rice. We both were surprised it didn't come with some vegetables on the sauce (like a few carrots), but the lamb itself is very flavorful. Yellow Daal - it's good. I likely wouldn't get it again as it was fine, but not great. Nothing wrong with it, but everything else was so flavorful and distinctive that this just seemed "fine". Chilly Garlic Naan - should have gotten an order of regular naan or garlic naan. This was so spicy that it was unpleasant to eat. My partner and I both like spicy food, but the spiciness interfered with our enjoyment of our entrees. Again, it's not the fault of the item - it's more of a warning that the spiciness is overpowering. I assume other people like this, but I prefer something that complements as opposed to overpowers (to me). Service was excellent throughout the meal. Full from the appetizers, we took most of the entrees home. Probably will discard the naan, unfortunately. Again, maybe you'll like it. I'm really glad we came here and will be back again. read more

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Met with relatives who live in the area and wanted someplace elegant and w good reviews. Place was very nicely decorated though chairs by the bar made it difficult to walk down the aisle to the restroom. Server was very attentive. We started w drinks, pappadam, pani puri, had some samosas, and then 4-5 entrees - which included chicken tikka, lamb vindaloo (spicy), malai kofta, chana masala, cucumber raita and several orders of garlic naan. Food was good, not the best Indian food i have had, but good. Would consider trying again when in the area. read more

A delicious and delightful lunch at Commonwealth. I ordered the Butter Chicken Lunch Combo and it was a great amount of food: A portion of white rice, one garlic naan (cut into quarters), a bowl of daal (lentils, a bit spicy), the butter chicken (not spicy) and the avocado mango salad. The chicken was juicy and delicious in the velvety smooth creamy curry. I also loved the zesty salad and the luxuriously creamy and flavorful daal. My husband had the Yellow Crab Curry ($22.99). It contained a very generous portion of lumped crab and the curry was smooth and creamy as well. The curry came with rice and we had the option of ordering additional naan, if needed. The restaurant was very quiet for lunch and service was very attentive by the waiter and the Maître d' The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a nice amount of seating, especially for large events. The waiter advised me the restaurant served about 300 people for their Mother's Day brunch! I thought that was amazing. I also thought I couldn't imagine how difficult it would have been to go to the bathroom during such an event. The women's room had two stalls (and the accessible stall had a diaper changing table), but only one sink! Luckily that was not a concern during our lunch visit. Heads up, the wait staff will ask if you'd like a paper bag to carry out any leftovers, and they are $0.10/bag due to the bag tax. read more

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Our started with spinach chaat. The spinach was crispy as it should be, and pomegranate and mango added nice contrast. We got naan but the plain naan was betty than the garlic. For entrees one got the chicken vindaloo. He loves heat, but this dish overwhelmed him. Along with his sputtering, his checks had a nice rosy red glow. Our crab curry was a nice change. I don't see crab on alot of Indian restaurant menus. It was blue crab, albeit from Louisiana. Tasted fine though. Our other dishes were butter chicken, and chicken tikka marsala. Both were fine, but most Indian restaurants have that down. We got good service, enjoyed the ambience, and recommend you give it a try. read more

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My sister chose this place for lunch over the weekend. It's a very cute quiet place when we came (since they just opened). We ordered the octopus and pani puri for the appetizers and butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, korma chicken, and palak paneer for the entrees. Everything was flavorful and delicious! We ate it family style. Our waiter was also very nice and attentive. read more

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Finally took the time to stop by this restaurant in pike & rose. The atmosphere is on the nicer end. Perfect for date nights but also good for a casual night with friend or family. Came in with my mom more casual and didn't feel out of place. Our server was great at explaining everything to us and giving us his recommendations based on what we told him our preferences were. Our food came out quick, hot, & delicious. I ordered the butter chicken which was creamy & packed with flavor. My one critique on the food overall is the side of rice portion compared to the amount of sauce/curry isn't enough. I ordered an extra side of rice to have enough for my leftovers. My mom ordered the chicken vindaloo & she loved it. She had the same critique about the rice portion. Ofcourse we got a side of garlic naan which was great, no notes! I definitely plan to come back and try more of the traditional indian dishes I've never tried before! read more

Commonwealth Indian Restaurant - Butter Chicken Garlic Naan Chicken Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This is a great restaurant with great service, but not well suited for a single diner. Portions are better shared. My main criticism is that there are not combinations that make sense for a single diner. So you have one giant expensive dish to eat yourself if just one thing which makes it a little boring for your taste buds after a while. Would prefer a little variety in the plates but would definitely come back with a group. read more

Count me as a fan of Commonwealth! Very nice and modern Indian restaurant located in Pike and Rose. I love the interior of the restaurant- it's so nice. I couldn't believe they have crispy spinach chaat on their menu. This is Rasika's signature dish, so now I don't have to go to DC to satisfy my craving. It was very good, almost as good as Rasika's. My daughter really enjoyed the butter chicken and garlic naan. It was her first time trying Indian food and she can't wait to come back again. She's a picky eater, so that is saying something. It was also my first time trying Chicken Biryani. This is one spicy dish! Chicken was very tender and flavorful. The portion sizes here are pretty large, so this dish was my leftover lunch and dinner the following day. Our server was very friendly, and food came out pretty quick. I've read the past reviews of a lunch buffet, but that isn't being offered any more. They do have lunch specials though. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a more upscale Indian restaurant. Prices are a little high, but hey it's Pike and Rose, so what can you expect. read more

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If you love Indian food, Commonwealth Indian Restaurant is worth a visit. Located in Pike & Rose, it's a white tablecloth restaurant with plenty of seating. To eat, we enjoyed the spinach chaat, butter chicken, mango chutney, butter naan, chocolate cake, and cardamom creme brulee. The butter chicken was especially delicious full of flavor and with a unique touch. The mango margarita was refreshing! Service is impeccable and it's clear staff take pride in their work. read more

Commonwealth Indian Restaurant - Mango marg - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This past Monday morning was extremely cold, but my friend and I were down to try an Indian restaurant together, so we decided to meet at Commonwealth. I got here a bit before 12 PM, and it was fairly empty. The interior has a fancy, elegant vibe, with neatly folded cloth napkins propped up and silverware already set at each table. After ordering, they gave us complimentary papad (papadam) and mango chutney to enjoy while we waited for our food. The papad looked like a wonton chip at first glance, but it was much lighter and airier. The crunch was gentle and soft that dissolved very easily. Its delicate, lightly salty flavor paired well with the sweetness of mango chutney, which had a thick, jam-like texture with small pieces of mango mixed in. This was a delightful start, and we both really enjoyed it. CHICKEN BIRYANI - 19.99 The portion of the chicken biryani we got was pretty big, with a mountain of aromatic rice topped with plenty of garnish. It was a bit spicy, but not too much. The rice had a wetter, mushier texture, instead of the dry, individual grains I'm used to. The biryani had a decent amount of spice, but the flavors didn't blend harmoniously, like something was missing. The chicken pieces were pretty big, but tender. Overall, it was OK, but not something I'd order again. CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA - 20.99 My friend and I both agreed that the chicken tikka masala was surprisingly delightful, especially the tomato-based curry. The San Marzano tomatoes really shined through, giving the curry a bright sweetness that we both really enjoyed. The chicken was on the drier side, but we didn't mind as much because the bold flavors of the curry made up for it. We'd highly recommend giving the chicken tikka masala a try -- it's definitely one of the best ones I've had at a restaurant. GARLIC NAAN - 4.99 Each order comes with four quarters of naan, generously topped with finely minced garlic. It was on the greasier side, but that also meant it was pretty crispy. We enjoyed the naan with the chicken tikka masala we ordered. At the end, we had a lot of leftovers, enough for the both of us to enjoy another meal. We probably could have gotten away with just ordering the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan to share. read more

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A little spicy in a good way. I loved the naan. Reheats well . A little expensive but the restaurant looked nice (I had a pick up order). I'd come again I think read more

Such a great dining experience! We visited Commonwealth Indian yesterday for dinner and it didn't disappoint. It was an early dinner, so the vibe was quiet. The decor is so beautiful. I have to say that the service was amazing. Our server knew the menu front and back, and was able to explain dishes to the rest of my party who never had Indian food before. Not pictured was the Chaat and Samosas. I got the Chicken Tikka Marsala and we got a few Naans for the table. Flavors were out of this world! My sister got the salmon. I have passed this place multiple times so I'm glad I finally visited. 10/10! Can't wait to return. read more

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My boyfriend and I stumbled into Commonwealth for lunch while shopping in the area, and we were very impressed! We both love Indian food and have had trouble finding truly good options in DC, but Commonwealth blew us away. We each ordered the lunch special, which was a generous portion and very reasonably priced. Everything we tried was flavorful and delicious. The service was quick and efficient, and the ambiance inside is beautiful. We'll definitely be back! read more

Not only is the Indian food authentic, it is so very well prepared and presented. This is a white tablecloth restaurant in Pike and Rose that is deserving of every compliment on the service and the food. It begins when you enter and receive a warm welcome and observe a very clean and upscale decor. The service is consistently very good. Professional, polite, helpful and genuine. Best restaurant for Indian food in the area. I also am fond of the atmosphere and the ability to enjoy conversation with those at your table due to adequate spacing of tables and the acoustics. Absolutely a favorite of mine and one I look forward to each time I am in this area. read more

Have you had Indian Cuisine?? Well located in Bethesda Maryland is Commonwealth Indian restaurant and it is delicious. The customer service is good, the decor is upscale, and the food is delicious I recommend for drinks Blueberry blast Mango margarita One night in Mumbai Food Spinach mango chard Coastal shrimp Samosa Lamb shank White fish Carrot pudding Koolfi Perfect for family dinner or date night Reservations can be made but they take walk ins read more

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As an Indian myself, I vouch for this place having some of the best food in the DMV area from my part of the world, particularly on the appetizer side. It's also a fantastic place for happy hour, an undiscovered gem literally for this crowded time of the day generally at Pike and Rose. And this review would not be complete at all without a shout out to the superlative mixological skills of young Subitchan, the resident bar wizard, who is no less than an artist with the bottles and garnishes, and has a flair and polish far beyond his years.... read more

A good spot for food and a quiet spot to get some work done! My friend and I got samosas which were tasty and rather large We had garlic naan which was alright. I ordered Palak with chicken, extra spicy which was very yummy. Large portions so I went home with left overs and so did my friend! Would love to come back for the lunch special Monday through Friday! read more

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Thursday 10/10/2024 This spot is located in the pike & rose area (right next to fogo chao) so you know it's going to be pricey but that's fine as long as the food is worth it. I made a call in order for takeout and spent $61.44 total on: butter chicken (mild) $22, chicken tikka masala (mild) $22, Samosa $9, and garlic naan $5. - the chicken tikka masala was a little underwhelming but it's alright. Also it's not worth $22. - The butter chicken was solid but I've had better. Also it's another item that's not worthy of its price $22 tag. - The samosas were a good size and they were alright BUT $4.50 per samosa is crazy (should be like $3-$3.50 per). It also comes with 2 sauces: green sauce which has a tangy type of flavor and the brown sauce was kinda sweet. - The garlic naan was very disappointing and below average. It didn't have the garlic flavor that I was expecting. - The basmati rice was just rice, nothing more to it. Overall, the food is alright but it's extremely overpriced as the taste and portions are below expectations. Wouldn't recommend or return as there are plenty better Indian spots in the Maryland area. read more

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The location of this restaurant is noticeable **the name was in big red letters**, it was not hard to find parking either, I went to park at the garage next door. It felt like a palace when I first walked in, you have these tile floors and Indian antiques propped on a shelf on the right, there was a lot to observe overall. Ample lighting and Twas a busy restaurant when I first walked when, there was a band playing and a large group of people, perhaps an event was occurring. I received warm hospitality from the server, hostess, and manager I believe stopped by to say hello. My friend & I ordered two appetizers the chicken mono (delicious with the paired dip) & crispy spinach Chaat ( this one was so refreshing , light & crunchy at the same time). Yellow crab entree was creamy & spicy which I was hoping it was & paired well with white rice & lamp chops were cooked to perfect, tender & juicy. We even used the garlic naan to dip the yellow crab entree with. The server had recommended an Indian whisky (the first one listed on their drink menu) & it was strong alright! Great experience overall, very nice staff. read more

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Just got Shrimp Vindaloo from here and it is without a doubt the worst Vindaloo I've ever tasted. They charged $32.85 for just the Vindaloo. There was six pieces of tiny shrimps. The whole dish is overly salty and watery. I live at Pike and Rose so wanted to give this place a chance even though I've heard it was bad. I should have heeded the reviews. Truly the worst Indian meal I've ever eaten. Will never go there again. read more

This is what good indian food should taste like; delicious. They are so good you want to eat more even when your stomach is about to _______. I don't know about their service or ambiance since I've only had carry out; I guess I'll have to try it out next time. On a side note, my wife rates this as 5, but I think it's a 4; their price is a bit high, in my opinion. read more

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NO LUNCH OR DINNER BUFFET Comments and reviews about buffet are outdated. Only ordering from full menu read more

First time...not the last! Love the food, service, and ambience! Great parking in the garage around the corner. read more

Commonwealth Indian Restaurant - First time...not the last! Loved the food! - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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After living in Bethesda for almost ten years, we finally, Finally, chose to order from Commonwealth. I have to admit - we waited eleven years too long Yes we did take out. And yes, it was absolutely amazing. First - the to go orders were packed flawlessly. The containers were double wrapped in plastic wrap to totally prevent any spillage. A very nice touch. The order was prepared promptly and the delivery (which I realize it's a third party vendor) was right on time. The food was still piping hot. Temperature...the spice...that's for later in the review. Of course, their menu at Commonwealth is extensive and we had difficulty narrowing down our choices. So, to solve that conundrum, we ordered far too much food. Chicken Biryani, Chicken Vindaloo, yellow daal tadka, Chana masala, and a spinach/mushroom dish whose name escapes me. Outstanding Everything was outstanding. Each dish was Perfectly seasoned, perfectly balanced. The vindaloo was, of course, the most spicy of the dishes but not to the point of being unbearable. The others had varying degrees of heat, but all simply nuanced flavors. The only thing I erred upon g was piling all five dishes onto the same plate and not savoring each separately. I was able to do that the the sheer volume of leftovers we had and the individual components of each dish was allowed to shine through. We are already planning to go experience the restaurant itself. Ten years of wasted time to find this restaurant. Don't be like us. Go there. And soon! read more

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This place should get a 10 star rating for food, service and ambiance. We went to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We ordered gobi Manchurian, chicken korma, paneer lababdar and garlic naan. Food was out of this world tasty and somehow all dishes had depth of flavor. I will 100% recommend them. read more

Lunch specials were very good to excellent. Not crowded. Good service. Nice place. Too bad about the parking meters with half-hour limits.

Lovely dinner here! It's an elegant and large space. The food was very tasty! I tried the palak paneer which was creamy along with a delicious garlic naan. The samosas were also very good and very large! Service was very friendly and overall enjoyed quite a bit read more

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The food and ambiance at Commonwealth Indian Restaurant is perfect. You can dress casually but the restaurant provides a top-tier experience. The service is impeccable and the interior is beautiful. The perfect establishment to visit with friends, family and other loved ones. read more

Great food and service! Naan was slightly burnt but not a big deal. Their goat curry was delicious

The service and ambiance were above average and very nice. The food on the other hand was below average especially for the price point. I would splurge for high quality dishes however will not be returning to Commonwealth as there are far more delicious options, again, especially for that price. read more

Hosted an anniversary party here for my parents this past weekend. They set up the first room on the left for us as we had a party of 15 so it was nice having a private space. They had asked me when I made the reservation if I wanted their private party room for an additional $250 so I'm glad I didn't book that and saved some $$. The restaurant is very beautiful and trendy...our room wasn't decorated like the rest of the restaurant but that was ok. We started with drinks and apps and they were all very good, and their drink prices are very reasonable! I had a tamarind margarita, my son had a blueberry vodka drink and several in our party had the mango and plain lassis, and we all loved our drinks. For apps, we had the spinach chaat and chili chicken and both were excellent! For dinner, we had the butter chicken, paneer, okra, Chana masala and daal makhani and everyone loved everything! I ordered the allepy fish to try something different and it was delicious! Everything was also reasonably priced and came with rice, but the naans for $4.50-5 seemed pretty pricey, but were delicious. We ended dinner with pistachio and coconut kulfi, both which seemed pre-made and incredibly hard. We liked the pistachio one but the coconut one tasted like freeze dried coconut...awful. I would skip all together. Their dessert selection was slim and not inviting. Overall we had a great experience and the service was quick and efficient. Our waiter wasn't the warmest guy, but he got the job done. We'll definitely be back. read more

Worse service and food I have ever had in my life. I would not recommend this place. Staff needs to be welcoming and smile more.

Amazing spot if you are looking for an upscale dining experience with delicious Indian cuisine! Highly recommend the Malabari Chicken and the Crispy Spinach Chaat. read more

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Flavor, Family and Finesse. Not a moment or detail is ignored at this very simple but sophisticated restaurant with dishes from across India's flavor profile. The staff are gracious and engaging. Place is awash in soft lighting and comfort. The crispy spinach is from another world, not to be missed. The Chicken Tikka Masala was smooth, generous, particular in the way it envelops you and warms from noise and out. The curry, the daal and naan are prepared as you would hope from a private home and chef with confidence and passion. They didn't miss a beat. We walked away full, satisfied and with plenty left over for tomorrow. I look forward to my next visit. read more

This place is fascinating. It's in a fairly chill part of town (Pike & Rose) where tee shirts and flip flops are the norm but it's pretty darn fancy on the inside. I mean it. The welcome reception and service were all top notch and the decor is lovely. My only hiccup was that the food was just off by a little at every turn. I started with the lobster bisque because what kind of Indian restaurant has lobster bisque? I love a mystery. Was it tasty? Sure it was okay. Was it tomato basil soup with tiny pieces of lobster in it? Yup. It lacked the creaminess that is kinda required to be a bisque. Then I ordered the yellow crab curry. It was $27 and easily had $30 worth of backfin lump crab in it (check the pics...it was NUTS). The wrinkle was that the crab was flavorless. It was either overpowered by the curry sauce (which honestly wasn't that potent) or wasn't flavorful crab. It's difficult to describe so I apologize. This is a lovely restaurant and would be a great place for a date night or evening out but if you want your Indian food to taste mind-blowing that this may not be the place for you. I'm going to try some other stuff on the menu to see if maybe I missed the gold on the menu but for now I'm sticking with four stars. read more

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Finally got a chance to dine in at Commonwealth in Pike & Rose. Saw an IG post about their yellow crab curry and have been dying to try it ever since. Upon walking into the restaurant, I immediately felt like I was underdressed LOL. The interior was well decorated and looked very upscale. The inside was very clean and servers were friendly and polite. David ordered the Chicken Biryani and I got the yellow crab curry. We also got a side of garlic naan. For starters, each table gets a plate of crackers and a sweet jam. The crackers were pretty salty but balanced well with the jam spread. Yellow Crab Curry: WOW. Amazing. You've been warned. The first bite in I was doing my happy dance. Creamy, flavorful, with pieces of lump crabmeat. Yes, this dish was $27, but we definitely had leftovers to go with another meal. I read some reviews saying they wished it had a bit of spice or heat. I'm not big on spice so I was okay with it, but I think maybe the tiniest dash of spiciness could have made the dish even better. A MUST ORDER! Chicken Biryani: If you can handle the heat, this one's for you. Served with a yogurt sauce and even David said he could see why it was there. This dish PLUS the crab curry was spot on. Overall, a pretty easy 5/5. Service was also great and our waiters were quick to refill our water. Highly recommend! read more

Came here for lunch during the week and wow. Easily one of the best higher end Indian restaurants I've frequented. Think Rasika in Rockville. Butter chicken - 9/10 Garlic naan - 10/10 Chicken tikki masala - 8/10 Palak paneer - 9/10 It was a little on the pricier side, and while worth every penny, probably a place you'd go when you feel like treating yourself. read more

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If you are looking for one of the most healthy, utterly delicious and beautifully presented North Indian food, all served in an elegant sophisticated ambiance, go to Commonwealth Indian Restaurant! Their dinner menu is extensive and competitively priced, their limited lunch menu is very affordable and lip smacking good! Their customer service is gracious and timely. I highly recommend this restaurant to one and all. read more

Quality Indian food! I had the lamb vindaloo and it was delicious, they do not hold back on the spiciness which I appreciate. Servers were kind and my water glass never went empty. Pleasant decor and good ambiance for a date night. read more

This is a very sophisticated, pretty restaurant with excellent service and reliably, perfectly-prepared food. And easy to park in the Pike & Rose garage, for free up to two hours. It's become one of my favorite N. Bethesda restaurants. read more