Best Indian Restaurants in Irving Park
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Apna Indian Grill & Bar
Family-run North Indian with strong curries and tandoor staples.
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Hidden Gems Heaven
A full-service, family-run North Indian kitchen where the best orders lean into rich gravies, tandoor heat, and bread made for scooping. The menu reads broad, but the most satisfying meal is one tandoori starter plus a bold curry and fresh-baked kulcha, keeping spice, smoke, and creaminess in balance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tandoori chicken, Lamb vindaloo, Gajar ka halwa (carrot halwa)
What Makes it Special: Family-run North Indian with strong curries and tandoor staples.
Worthy Picks
#2
Rickshaw
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A casual street-eats counter built around bold, saucy comfort and poultry-forward specialties, with biryani and chaat rounding out the core. Order for contrast—one fried or rotisserie chicken plate plus a rice dish—so spice, crunch, and aromatics stay distinct instead of blending into one note.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken charga, Lamb biryani, Samosa chaat
What Makes it Special: Pakistani-leaning street food with biryani and chicken plates.