15 Best Indian Food Spots in Zurich

Indian Restaurant Garhwal on Winterthurerstrasse presents traditional Indian cuisine with a clear Punjabi focus, from a welcoming family-run setting in Zurich. The menu emphasizes fresh ingredients and includes a thali available by pre-order , making it a strong choice for a planned dinner or group meal.

It opens for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday, plus dinner Saturday and Sunday; reservations are advisable for busy periods.

Restaurant GoldenIndia Zurich serves Indian cuisine in the Oerlikon area, with a welcoming setting suited to relaxed family meals and group dining. Standout choices include Chicken Saag, Fish Pakora and creamy Butter Chicken, while the kitchen also accommodates plant-based preferences.

Its popularity for regular dining makes reserving ahead a sensible part of planning, especially for evening visits.

Tamarind Garden brings Indian dining to Birmensdorferstrasse in Zürich, with a warm, clean setting suited to relaxed lunches, dinners and small celebrations. Its offer includes a lunch buffet, desserts such as gulab jamun, kheer and halwa, and generously flavoured dishes prepared in a traditional style.

Friendly, attentive service and a welcoming snack add to the easy-going atmosphere, while the CHF 19.95 lunch buffet makes weekday dining particularly accessible.

Tara Zürich - Dietlikon - Indian Cuisine combines a welcoming atmosphere with a broad Indian-led menu at Industriestrasse 24 in Dietlikon. Its lunch buffet suits a relaxed midday meal, while dishes such as Butter Chicken sit alongside Pad Thai and Poke Bowl options.

Families may enjoy the playful automatic delivery train , making the restaurant especially suitable for meals with children as well as casual group dining.

Taj Mahal on Badenerstrasse 649 serves Indian and Pakistani halal cuisine in a cosy setting, with aromatic spices, generous portions and a broad choice of starters, specialities and desserts. The kitchen can adjust the spice level, making the menu comfortable for both heat-seekers and milder palates.

It suits leisurely group meals, with a weekday lunch service and evening dining, while advance reservation is particularly sensible for busy periods.

Masal Dosa specialises in South Indian cooking at Schaffhauserstrasse 413, with Chettinad influences, traditional techniques and a colourful dining room following a recent renovation. Dosa, vada with sambar and chutney, and filter coffee make it especially appealing for a focused South Indian lunch or dinner.

The kitchen leans into fragrant spices and lively flavours while retaining the simplicity that makes these dishes so satisfying.

SAFRAN - Indian Restaurant Zürich offers a more intimate dining setting in Dübendorf, with tables spaced for privacy and courteous service. The menu explores regional Indian flavors, including distinctive Pani Puri and Gujarati Dal, alongside a dedicated special menu.

It is a good fit for diners who want a quieter meal with room to explore dishes beyond familiar curry-house staples.

Indian BBQ presents authentic Indian cuisine in Zurich’s Wipkingen area, with a lunch buffet offering several main dishes and side dishes. The format is especially convenient for diners who want variety at midday, while the evening service suits a more traditional sit-down meal.

Indian BBQ events add an occasional social dimension for groups looking to explore the cuisine together.

AiYA brings traditional Tamil, Sri Lankan, Kerala and North Indian cooking to Langstrasse, creating a broad choice for groups with varied tastes. Its menu includes kottu roti, Jaffna curry, hoppers and idiyappam , with a lunch menu alongside fuller evening dining.

Friendly, attentive service and a welcoming family atmosphere make the restaurant a natural fit for sharing dishes and exploring regional specialities.

Vulkan brings authentic Indian cooking to Klingenstrasse 33 in Zurich, with a menu structured around traditional starters, richly spiced mains and tandoori specialities. Dishes arrive carefully presented, from creamy curries to naan baked to order, while warm, attentive service gives the room a polished yet comfortable feel.

Table booking is available, making it a strong choice for an unhurried dinner or a special meal.

The South Indian serves vegetarian Indian cooking in a spacious, cosy setting on Mühlegasse 14. Dosas are a natural starting point, joined by well-portioned dishes and an authentic menu designed for a relaxed meal.

The weekday lunch buffet , served from 11:30am to 1:30pm, adds a practical option for office lunches, while the central location and generous seating also work well for groups and leisurely dinners.

Restaurant Tandoor Haus brings North Indian cooking from the clay oven to Seebacherstrasse in Zürich. The menu is well suited to classic favourites such as creamy butter chicken, aromatic biryani and freshly baked garlic naan, with halal food available.

Its lunch-and-evening schedule supports both weekday meals and more leisurely dinners, while special requests and allergen information can help tailor the visit for particular dietary needs.

Saravanaa Bhavan on Limmatstrasse is a South Indian vegetarian restaurant with a relaxed ambience and a menu that also includes North Indian dishes. Crispy medu vada, onion chilli uttapam and other meat-free specialities make it a strong choice for a casual lunch, while the central Zürich location works well for an easy dinner stop.

Outdoor seating is appealing on sunny days.

Spice Village in Dübendorf offers Indian cooking with the flexibility of dining in, takeaway and home delivery . The menu leans into familiar favourites such as chicken dishes, biryani and chicken jalfarezi, with appetisers including kebab and a satisfying level of spice.

Fresh preparation and generous portions make it well suited to an anniversary dinner, relaxed evening or meal at home.

Tadka Indian Restaurant is a relaxed choice on Ackerstrasse 56 in Zurich, with a laid-back setting that includes a beer garden. The lunch buffet brings together basmati rice, pakoda, vegetables, palak paneer and butter chicken, while the à la carte menu offers familiar plates with friendly service.

Its central 8005 location suits an easy lunch, casual dinner or longer evening gathering.