Best Indian Restaurants in Bernal Heights
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tilak
Chef-driven chaats and tandoor plates in a polished Bernal setting.
Notable Picks
#1
Tilak
8.4
Chef Tilak Gurung’s Bernal Heights restaurant (since 2017) blends precise chaats, tandoor items, and polished curries in a lively room. It’s the neighborhood’s choice for a relaxed date or shareable dinner with a couple of drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dahi puri chaat, Fish tikka masala, Lamb vindaloo
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven chaats and tandoor plates in a polished Bernal setting.
8.2
Nepalese-Indian menu from owner-chef Prem Tamang (since 2016) with momos, curries, and tandoor standards in a calm Bernal-facing dining room. Locals come for balanced spice profiles and steady execution across classics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken momo, Lamb curry, Tandoori mixed grill
What Makes it Special: Handmade momos and Nepali curries led by chef-owner Prem Tamang.