Best Indian Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Oh! Calcutta
Bengali-leaning Indian comfort with big-group-friendly ordering.
Notable Picks
#1
Oh! Calcutta
8.2
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
A Long Island City Bengali-leaning Indian dining room that’s strongest when you order for the table and let the kitchen’s sauce work and spice layering do the heavy lifting. It’s a solid choice for groups who want familiar North Indian comfort plus a few Kolkata touches, with enough polish to handle a celebration without turning into a scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken saag, Malai tikka, Kolkata-style biryani
What makes it special: Bengali-leaning Indian comfort with big-group-friendly ordering.
8.0
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A compact, counter-leaning neighborhood spot that’s most useful as a repeatable takeout and quick-bite solution near Court Square. It hits best when you stick to a tight order—one curry, one rice dish, one naan—so the flavors stay clean and the value stays obvious.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter chicken, Lamb biryani, Chole bhature
What makes it special: Fast, dependable Indian staples built for takeout value.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
An Indian restaurant that shares space with a banquet hall, making it a practical pick when you want a more formal, tablecloth-style setting without committing to fine-dining complexity. The menu runs broad—curries, tandoor, and South-leaning staples—so it performs best when you order classic crowd-pleasers and let the kitchen keep the rhythm steady.
Must-Try Dishes:
Masala dosa, Mixed grill kebabs, Goat curry
What makes it special: Banquet-hall setting with a wide Indian menu for groups.