Best Date Night Magic Indian Restaurants in East Village
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Adda
High-impact regional Indian dishes with Michelin-guide credibility.
Notable Picks
#1
Adda
8.6
Unapologetic Foods’ cult favorite has landed in the East Village with the same punchy, regional Indian cooking that made it famous. The menu leans bold and spicy, with deeply layered gravies and standout offal and veggie dishes in a lively room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter chicken experience, Mushroom haleem, Chapli kebab
What makes it special: High-impact regional Indian dishes with Michelin-guide credibility.
#2
Bungalow
8.6
A modern Indian flagship that leans ambitious without losing the flavor baseline—thoughtful spice, polished technique, and a menu built for sharing across regions of India. Come hungry, pace it like a tasting, and prioritize the signature kebab-and-seafood moments that show the kitchen’s range.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yogurt kebab, Fish with Malvan marinade, Anarkali chicken
What makes it special: High-polish modern Indian built around chef-driven regional storytelling.
Worthy Picks
#3
Jazba
7.9
From the Junoon team, Jazba channels India’s roadside and rail-canteen classics into a stylish East Village room. Dishes skew bold and nostalgic, with a slightly upscale finish and a fun, bustling dining energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Galouti kebab, Aslam’s butter chicken, Kashmiri nadru kofta
What makes it special: Hawker-style Indian classics with Junoon polish.