Best Indian Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Indian Table
Goan-driven menu by a Michelin-seasoned chef in Cobble Hill.
Notable Picks
#1
Indian Table
8.9
Indian Table in Cobble Hill leans Goan, with a menu that mixes coastal curries, slow-cooked meats, and thoughtful vegetarian plates in a warm, tile-lined dining room. Chef Eric McCarthy’s Michelin-honed background shows in the balance of spice, acidity, and richness across both classics and regional dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goan Fish Stew, Butter Chicken, Goat Biryani
What makes it special: Goan-driven menu by a Michelin-seasoned chef in Cobble Hill.
8.4
Brooklyn Curry Project channels a Bengaluru dosa stand into Downtown Brooklyn, focusing on ghee-drenched dosas, idlis, and plant-forward South Indian plates. What began as a Fort Greene farmers market tent now runs limited-service meals from a commercial kitchen, drawing lines for its crisp dosas and deeply flavored sambar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ghee Masala Dosa, Idli with Sambar, Pudi Masala Dosa
What makes it special: South Indian dosa specialists born from a beloved Brooklyn pop-up.
#3
Mint Heights
8.3
Mint Heights is a cozy Brooklyn Heights spot where crispy okra, rich curries, and seafood-forward specials like crab curry draw loyal neighborhood regulars. The dining room is casual but warm enough for a low-key date or relaxed group dinner over baskets of fresh naan.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crab Curry, Crispy Okra, Saag Paneer
What makes it special: Seafood-leaning Indian menu with standout crab curry and okra.
8.0
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Open since 2007, Curry Heights is a Brooklyn Heights standby serving a long menu of North Indian and Bengali staples, from smoky tandoori to rich gravies. Counter-style lunch service and sit-down dinners make it a flexible option for both quick workday meals and relaxed family spreads.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Biryani, Saag Paneer
What makes it special: Long-running neighborhood favorite for classic curries and combos.