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Indigo

4.2 (1.2k reviews)
ModerateIndian
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Tank G.

This restaurant is located on the outskirts of downtown, in a residential area. There is limited street parking available. I ended up double parking and running in and getting my order. The place is decent sized and has a take out area, a dining area with a full bar and a patio area. As I mentioned, I got my food togo. I had placed an online order with about a group of 10 people from work. Before even eating our food, we disappointed. Some orders were wrong, they had missed telling us to pick up a drink that we had ordered and they did not include any utensils. I ordered the Coconut Chicken Curry meal with a Mango Tango Drink. My food tasted great, after i found a fork. It was flavorful with a little kick, just how I like it. The portion was not very big though, especially considering how much the food cost. My rating is based on the whole experience of me and my group. If it were based on the food alone, it would be a solid 4 star rating. If I were in the mood for Indian food and had the opportunity, I would definitely give this place another try though.

Lauren B.

absolutely loved the style of this patio like takeout/eat in situation. So fun to sit with friends outside by the bar with ample heating. What a unique but fun idea. Butter chicken was great but coulda used a bit more salt. Portions are good sized and the rice with chickpeas is delish. A unique but fantastic experience.

Coconut Shrimp Curry and paneer stuffed roti
Don B.

Indigo is one of my favorite Indian spots. They're only open in the evenings, so you won't be able to visit them for a lunch trip. They're only open have outdoor seating that's closed in so you don't have to worry about swatting mosquitoes the entire time. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and everyone always seems to be enjoying their time there. The food is great. Everything I've tried from the saag, to the lamb jogan rosh is so delicious! Their curry shrimp is a must try! There's vegetarian, pescatarian, and meat eat options. There's something for everyone. Parking kinda sucks, but other than that, I love indigo!

Terinee B.

Indigo has been my SPOT for excellent Indian food for years!!! For over a decade -- since way back in the day when they were a vendor at Eastern Market. The quality of the food has always been phenomenal! The spices always come together like no other Indian restaurant I've been to in the area. There hasn't been one dish that I've tried that has been less excellent. Service has always been great as well. Everyone is so personable. Nidhi and Dinesh have built something that many local DC restauranteurs only hope to build. They are a staple in the neighborhood and I can't wait to see them expand throughout DC!

Chicken Tikka and Mango Lassi
Amber A.

Absolutely loved the food here! It's a patio style setup for seating which is great when it's not 95 degrees outside. They offer free water machines in several spots. We went inside and placed our order and then back out to wait. Order came out very quickly. The flavors were amazing and it was a decent portion size. There is also a bar.

Samina M.

Indigo is such a vibe! I have been hearing about this place for awhile and was so excited to try with my girlfriends on a weeknight before Thanksgiving! The ambiance is adorable - decked out with Indian decor from Bollywood movie references to Indo-American inspired art. Specifically appreciated the 'Got Punjabi?' poster :) I went with the Chicken Kathi Roll - a delicious masala blend of chicken, onions, and coriander wrapped in a chapati. While it wasn't as spicy as I would have preferred, it was a delicious roll that paired perfectly with a Mango Rupee. The service was quick and very accommodating! Excited to come back to Indigo soon.

Vegetarian Paradise Platter
An A.

Food is tasty and well made. Rice is fluffy! The chickpeas on the side isn't a lot, though. I chose the paradise platter with paneer makhani and baingan bharta. The baingan had a lot more tomatoes in it than I like, but their recipe is enjoyable. Service was quick. Ambiance was fine during the day, but I'm sure it's more lively at night. Only outside seating - no heaters from what I could tell. Good for larger parties, too! The only con is that Indigo has gotten more expensive for what it is, and used to give much larger portions! The $19 vegetarian platter is enough for one person (and leftovers).

Ian C.

Indigo lives up to the hype! The food was absolutely fantastic and the atmosphere was cozy with eclectic decorations / signage. Great community feel and staff is very friendly. Their Mango Lassi is dangerously good!

Outdoor seating (there is no indoor seating)
Alyssa H.

Indigo is a Michelin Plate holder and they earn it. All of their dishes make for great comfort food. I am a frequent customer, and it is a spot that I bring all my friends to when they visit town. There is no parking lot, but I can usually find a spot relatively close by on the street. There is a customer bathroom. The seating is entirely outside under a structure (not poden roof) and there are heaters in the winter that suffice just fine. Would highly recommend this local favorite.

On top is cashew Chicken Tikka Masala, below is butter chicken! And a mango lassi to drink.
Brianna T.

Our favorite favorite local spot! Great outdoor seating, delish food, and cute bar menu! I never leave without a mango lassi also!

Daal Tadka with extra rice
Sabrina J.

I was attending a get-together of old friends and wanted to sit and talk without restrictions and distractions. So, we decided to order takeout at this restaurant. This was my first time trying it, and I'm always excited about trying new Indian cuisine. I am pleased to report that it exceeded my expectations. All the food was packed nicely in each container. We ordered a couple of family-style dishes. We ordered the following: Chicken Tikka Meal, Lamb Curry Meal, Spicy Saag, Channa Masala, Daal Tadka Vegan, Paalak Paneer, extra Rice, Plain Roti, Garlic Roti, Masala Parantha, Veggie Samosa, and washed it down with a Mango Lassi. Okay, this seems like a lot of food for just three people; 1 additional one came later, but it's always better to have more than not enough. The dishes were a perfect balance of spice, with just the right amount of heat where needed. Each dish was seasoned to perfection, leaving me full and satisfied after sampling a bit of everything. It's my understanding that they have a lively outdoor area where you can enjoy live music. I'll have to come back for that. The building also provides good outside shelter when it gets cold with heaters. Whether you're in the area or not (food delivery), please make your way down to this spot for some worthwhile cuisine. You'll thank me. You're welcome...

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Hi - is the meat here halal?

Are dogs allowed on the patio?

I believe so, I've seen dogs multiple times and not asked to leave

Is there indoor seating? I'm wondering if it's possible to eat there in January or if take-out is a better option. TIA!

Yes there is limited indoor seating

Is it ADA/wheelchair accessible?

Doubtful. Tight space inside where you order. Lots of room outside though. Perhaps an order could be placed for the person in question then brought out to said person.

Is this place usually busy on a Friday night at 7:30pm?

They're busy but the service is quick! There's plenty of outdoor seats and getting takeout is easy. Not many indoor seats though!

Is it a dog-friendly place?

Yes it's dog friendly they have a large patio.

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This Michelin star indian restaurant has been on my bucket list for so long!! Getting reservations…read morewas easy, we tried a week ahead of time and there were many spots for a Saturday night. We opted for the 4 course menu ($90) or you can do the chefs tasting menu ($175) Each course had a vegetarian option which I loved. We were started off with Amouse bouche, sabudana vada which was mind blowing! Some of our favorite dishes were Gobhi Manchurian, shrimp Koliwada, Chana masala panisse, beef short rib with saffron nihari. For Dessert we had kesari mango and chocolate tart with masala chai ice cream, both were great. My only concern is that the staff needs to be trained in explaining the dish when it is brought to us. There seemed a language barrier, they explained very quickly and left before we could ask any questions. Our main server just took the order and got my wine. He never came to explain any food. We ordered masala chai, but it never came despite reminders. Parking can be hard, there are 2 garages, one closes at 10 pm. The other one is open until later but it's quite a walk and we paid $25 to park for 2 hours.

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