After spending a week eating seafood, I decided to try some Indian spicy food. This quaint restaurant was perfect. very fast service, and courteous. The chicken korma was delicious! with fresh cashew nuts and spiced to taste, which is another plus. I chose medium heat, and it was the perfect blend of not too mild, not too spicy. The garlic cheese naan was spectacular; very generous portion of bread that i dipped in the korma gravy. Generous portions for the price. A nice alternative to seafood near Hampton beach. read more

Absolutely exceptional! Truly a hidden gem! My husband and I LOVE Indian food, and we have been meaning to try Destination India for a while. We have eaten at most of the Indian restaurants in the area, so we have tried a lot of different places. This was our first visit here, and WOW! We were incredibly impressed from the moment we walked in. I actually remember this building being a Denny's when I was younger, and I cannot believe the transformation! The owners did an amazing job with the interior. It is warm, cozy, beautifully decorated, and extremely clean. The lighting, flooring, gorgeous bar, and all of the little details make it feel welcoming and upscale while still being comfortable. I only wish I had taken pictures! And then there is the food. Absolutely phenomenal! Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was packed with flavor. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. You can tell there is so much care going into the ingredients, preparation, and presentation. One thing I especially appreciated was how clearly the menu identified common allergens like gluten, dairy, and nuts. I am gluten free, and eating out can sometimes be frustrating, but I had so many options here! It made ordering incredibly easy and gave me confidence in what I was choosing. The staff was also wonderful. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care that we were enjoying our experience. I truly cannot say enough good things about this place. Beautiful atmosphere, exceptional food, wonderful service, generous portions, and incredible attention to detail. We brought home so much food that I am pretty sure we will be enjoying it for lunch AND dinner tomorrow, and I am already looking forward to it! Destination India is truly a hidden gem, and I am so glad we finally tried it. This will absolutely be a place we return to again and again. If you love Indian food, or have been wanting to try it, do yourself a favor and go. You will not be disappointed! Five stars across the board! read more

Bottom line: delicious food! We had a veggie biryani, malai kofta, paneer tikka masala, and some naan (butter and Peshawari). Portions were very generous--the portion of biryani was truly epic! (And I'm a big eater!) The flavors and aromas were wonderful: creamy, smoky, spicy, sweet. There's a rustic authenticity to the food that makes it all feel very homemade. It was expertly prepared. The service was super friendlily, helpful, and attentive. The place is clean and comfortable. Fun being in the old Pizza Hut, too! They've done a great job with it. I'll be back often! One know-before-you-go tip: Even the "mild" has some heat to it. Not too much, and very tasteful. read more

Their food is the best Indian food I've had, here in New England. Everything has the fullest, best flavor. They have cheesy garlic naan and it's phenomenal!! The lamb is as so tender and delightful too! The servers are so kind and thoughtful, and also went above and truly beyond to give us an enjoyable experience! I would be willing to drive up here again to enjoy this delightful restaurant again, no doubt! The restaurant is also clean and the music is authentic and lovely read more

Vegetarians Don't! Watered down Mango Lassi was our first warning. Samosas bland. Malai Kofta balls not in a creamy but clumpy red spice-less sauce. Where were the garden vegetables? Aloo Mattar featured ginger and Indian spices which were absent. Two stars for attentive service. Brother owners, the Singhs, were cordial. Ambience would benefit from a makeover. read more

Been waiting to give this newish spot in Hampton a try, and glad we did. We love Indian food, and usually have to drive to points north or south of Hampton to enjoy. We dined fairly early on a Friday evening and the restaurant quickly filled up. Since they are not located on the beach, there is plenty of parking. This location was formerly a pizza hut, but they did a nice job converting to a pleasant dining room. Service was very friendly, pleasant and efficient, and we enjoyed all the food we ordered. As others mention, portions are large (we took food home), and we found the prices to be fair, given the ever increasing cost of food lately. We started with an order of Pakora and onion bhaji. When the dish arrived I thought we were given the wrong order as the plate had what looked like patties, and not the usual shape of these items that we have had at other Indian restaurants. Appearance aside, we found them to taste as we expected. Perhaps a regional difference? We stuck to some of the more common dishes we have ordered so that we could compare to other restaurants. Chicken Tikka Masala and Palak Paneer were both delicious. The menu has everything that you might expect as well as some dishes I've not had. Extensive Biryani and Tandoori offerings as well. We are looking forward to trying some new dishes when we visit again. Give them a try, something new and different for Hampton! read more

Destination India Restaurant & Bar - Pakora and Bhaji - Indian Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

The hubby and I stopped here for a late lunch. The food is very fresh. Every dish is made to order. Everything was delicious and in large portions. The place was clean and modern. The service was very friendly. The prices are average. We will definitely be coming back here. read more

Destination India Restaurant & Bar - Indian Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

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Best Indian food east of India. This is the tikka, korma, butter chicken, and saag. They're all so good- we have also gotten goat curry, tried lamb biryani, mango lassie& mango margarita, and the dumpling desserts. Always get the garlic naan. read more

Destination India Restaurant & Bar - Korma, chicken tikka, butter chicken, saag paneer - Indian Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

In laws were raving about this place, and the last time we went to visit them we picked up takeaway for dinner on the way. Chicken tikka masala, chicken tandoori, butter chicken, salmon tandoori. I cant say I have ever had salmon tandoori from an Indian place before but it was absolutely amazing. So succulent and it came with a side of what I think is something similar to the tikka masala sauce. We will definitely be going back! read more

Excellent! Service is friendly and efficient. The portions are huge, every table ended up taking home leftovers. We've been to the Derry location and this place is identical. We enjoyed every dish as well as the rasmalai for dessert. The owner/chef checked with us several times during the meal, he wants us all to have a perfect experience. Their spice level is a bit wimpy. We had "hot". Next time, we'll order "Indian Hot". The cuisine originates from the Mumbai area. Parking is free and plentiful read more

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I stumbled on this gem while on vacation. They were very busy on a Friday night, so I ate at the bar. I figured it was a good sign when I saw an Indian family waiting for a table. I had samosas, palak paneer, and peshwari naan. Everything was delicious, and the naan was in my top 2 ever. (The other top 2 peshwari naan was at a little place in Knoxville that has since changed hands.) This place will definitely be on my must-return list for next year! read more

Destination India Restaurant & Bar - Peshwari naan and Palak Paneer - Indian Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

The food is FANTASTIC, so fresh and flavorful.. everyone's super friendly. Don't miss out

Destination India is relatively new to Hampton. (It has an older, well-regarded sibling in Derry, NH.) The restaurant fully deserves the highly favorable reviews it has quickly attracted. The chef knows his business and produces delicious, authentic Mughali cuisine. The portions are generous. The wait staff are attentive, thoughtful, and dedicated to ensuring you enjoy your visit as well as the food. There is ample parking at this tastefully repurposed former Pizza Hut at 320 Lafayette Road (US Route 1), just off I-95 and NH Route 101. read more

Food is fresh and beautifully prepared Service attentive great values Portions generous Good job read more

Destination India has just opened another location on Lafayette Road in Hampton, formerly The Bench, Fast Eddie's & Pizza Hut. Their other location is in Derry, which is a popular local spot for Indian cuisine. The place offers dine-in, takeout, online ordering, and DoorDash delivery. The place was redone inside which offers a full service dining room and a small bar/takeout counter. They offer a selection of appetizers, meat dishes, vegetarian dishes, tandoori specials, biryani/rice dishes, breads/naan, lassis, and desserts. The pricing is moderate and the same menu as Derry. I stopped by Destination India in Hampton after an appointment in the area. I decided to get takeout and ordered in person. The owner and marketing director introduced themselves. The owner recognized me when I stopped in for food pickup in Derry and I've also enjoyed their chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, and samosas over there. On this visit, I ordered the Navaratan Korma ($17 plus tax) with rice, Paneer Pakora ($10.95 plus tax) and Rasmalai ($6 plus tax), which was all set in 20 minutes after ordering. I did not order naan since I already had some bread at home. I headed back home to enjoy my food and the main dishes were still hot. The Navaratan Korma had a mix of vegetables & nuts in a semi rich creamy sauce with nice flavors, over the rice. The Paneer Pakora were fried battered paneers with a firm texture (sort of like fried cheese curds) served with green mint and tamarind chutneys for dipping. The Rasmalai dessert had 2 cottage cheese dumplings soaked in a creamy condensed milk, rose water & nuts. Overall, the food was very good, just like at the Derry location. I would stop by this location again for Indian food if I happen to be in the area. read more

Very good food. I did a delivery but would love to visit. It was good to know they delivered to my town which is a half hr. Away. All my guests thought the food was good. read more

I have been three times so far and everything has been good. Probably a step up from Shalimar, though I have not done an exhaustive comparison yet. The cocktails might be a little light on the alcohol -- otherwise, no complaints. read more

Friendly employees and fast Take-Out food. Not the largest bar area but a nice little vibe inside. I definitely would eat here again. The HOT Chicken Chettinad (Chicken cubed and cooked in freshly ground pepper, South Indian spices, fresh curry leaves and cilantro.) was great. Delicious flavors and a very tolerable heat level. Next time I'll try the Indian Spicy heat level. Peshawari Naan (Naan filled with assorted nuts, coconut, and dried fruits. The perfect savory bread.) was delicious and paired well. Laccha Paratha (A multi-layered whole wheat bread Tandoor baked and brushed with butter) was just as good as the Nan. Yum. Bhindi Masala Medium (Deep fried okra with tomato, onions and bell peppers in kadai masala.) was delicious and fresh. We loved it. Aloo Gobhi Mutter Medium (Cauliflower, potatoes and peas in an onion, tomato and coriander spice blend.) was also delicious. The cauliflower was perfectly cooked and very flavorful. The mint chutney is amazing and i wish it came in larger portions. Haha. The rice was great. The food was great, the employees seemed nice, the food is ready quickly, and i look forward to returning. I do say that i expected spicier food but next time ill try Indian Spicy heat levels and update my review. read more

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We had dinner with friends last week. The food was great! I hadn't had curry for quite awhile and it was yummy! Our service was excellent and the restaurant was tidy and fresh read more

The food , service and ambiance was amazing! I would recommend this place to everyone!

We were a party of five. The food was excellent, well spiced and arrived promptly. My mixed drink, Destination, was very good. The servers were friendly and helpful. A very pleasant meal!! read more

All I can say is WOW! The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were enormous. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and answered any questions we had. This will become one of our go-to dinner spots. read more

Great food Finally great Indian food without driving miles away ! Very good service. Could do with some authentic music Ambience is not so bad. Staff are great. read more

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This is an excellent restaurant. We went with another couple and everyone enjoyed it very much. Though the outside screams 'Old Pizza Hut', the inside has been transformed into a lovely space. We will be back! read more

Wonderful addition to the area. Very good real Indian food. Great flavors. We spent a few minutes with the owner and he is the real deal.... bringing great flavors to Hampton. GO NOW! read more

This is not only gourmet Indian food. It's just gourmet food. Judged on every element the food gets five stars. The service is top notch as well. The rice is done the way Indian rice should be done not the way it's usually done in other Indian restaurants. Each dish has a unique and authentic flavor. Meats are cooked to perfection. Unbelievable this place exists in such a hamlet. read more

Delicious and the servers were kind! Loved it all! Try the naan and the chicken tikka masala

This review is for their takeout. We've ordered here many times- and you typically have to wait at least an hour for takeout- even when the restaurant is not busy. They don't have a good process for keeping track of orders or completing them in a timely way. The Clover system they use gives a time estimate of 25min and it's usually double that estimate - sometimes longer. They don't show any desire to change what they're doing- or communicate better with customers. It's proven to be so unreliable- takeout is for convenience. And this is very inconvenient. It's too bad because the food is good. The contact email on the company website sends error messages and doesn't appear to be working. The owner did provide a gift certificate. We hope they can improve this side of the business. read more

Excellent online order experience, delish food. The only caveat is Indian food is very expensive so a special treat!

Heaven in Hampton! Absolutely the most delicious meal I've eaten in ages. Scrumptious, authentic Indian food is available now right here on the Seacoast. I moved to Hampton not realizing there were no local Indian restaurants. I lived in London for 2 years & got turned on to Indian food. This food rivals anything I have ever eaten. My son had the Chicken Tikka Marsala & I had the Lamb Korma. Sensational! We had the Onion Kulcha & the Cheese & Garlic Naan. Stupendous! My other son wasn't able to make it but we have a date for our next visit. We will definitely be regulars. If you haven't tried Indian food, now's the time. If you love Indian food, this is the place! read more

Destination India Restaurant & Bar - Indian feast, enjoy! - Indian Near Me - Hampton, New Hampshire

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We stumbled upon this gem on our way home from the beach. What a wonderful place! The food was really well prepared and delicious. I started with the mixed green salad, which was huge and very fresh. I also had the coconut shrimp curry, which had was complex, wonderfully spiced and very satisfying. We also had samosa, which had just the right amount of spice. Amazing people, great experience! Highly recommend and will definitely be back the next time we're in the area. read more

The waitress was super helpful with ordering curries we would enjoy Since we were having trouble deciding. The place was overall clean and the food was delicious! The rice felt a tad dry but the naan was so good! I would definitely go back for my Indian food fix. read more

Amazing authentic Indian cuisine in downtown Hampton. The staff were attentive and all the meals were excellent.

Best service ever. We ordered a few medium dishes that were very spicy for us. Without hesitation they replaced them with mild alternatives. Impressive. Food is delicious & probably best Indian around. We'll be back for sure. read more

We've always considered Raagini & Bollywood Indian restaurants tops, and we still do. But, "Destination India" in North Hampton NH is an Indian restaurant that is a step up, as their food is outstanding & the best we've ever had. If you appreciate indian restaurant levels of spicey, than you'll get a kick out of their offering: "mild, medium, hot, & Indian hot". Great restaurant!!! read more

Truly fantastic. The best dish was the mussels. It's not a dish you normally see in Indian restaurants. Rather, it's a fusion dish that blends Indian flavors with the local food of the New Hampshire sea coast region. At this price point and location, my expectation was that the mussels would be slightly over cooked. They were not. They were perfection. It was a dish that would not be out of place on the menu at Ettan, a Michelin Guide listed Indian fusion restaurant in Palo Alto. The chef is still young. I hope he does more dishes like this. There are many Indian restaurants that repeat the same Indian and British Indian favorites. They have those dishes on the menu and everything was great, but those mussels were something special. read more

Destination India is excellent Indian food right here in Hampton on route one. The food is great, the service is great and not be the owner is always there for you. Try it out you'll love it. read more

The food, service, and environment were all outstanding! We tried a variety of appetizers, meat, and vegetarian entrees, and were very happy. Would definitely return and recommend! read more

Excellent Indian food in Hampton! I don't eat Indian food very often and was curious about the new place in town. Saw several good reviews and decided to try it out. It did not disappoint. The cauliflower 65 was an excellent app, also had the chicken tikka masala and the chicken vindaloo with a side of naan. Every bit was delicious. The service was perfect and the atmosphere was lively and fun. Highly recommend. We will be back! read more

Got the butter chicken and chicken chettinad with garlic naan and OMG. Incredible, not a bite left. The staff are friendly, professional. We got takeout but the restaurant was busy. Love this place read more