8 Indian restaurants listed by Gault&Millau

Between age-old culinary traditions and creative influences, Indian cuisine is becoming increasingly popular with food lovers. in Paris and the regions, these addresses are becoming must-visits for discovering authentic flavors, revisited with modernity and finesse. Here is our selection.

Jugaad, Paris

The Jugaad restaurant, brilliantly orchestrated by chef Manoj Sharma, combines contemporary Indian cuisine and local know-how in a refined setting in the 2ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. The establishment has been awarded two toques, a sign of mastered and refined Indian gastronomy. The chef draws inspiration from traditional Indian recipes, such as pork vindaloo, chicken tikka, eggplant keemar or tempura paneer served with mango chutney in korma sauce, and revisits them with creaativity, systematically accompanying them with naans prepared à la minute, in a setting where the open kitchen puts on a lively show of his cooking techniques. This talented chef, a former member of the Oberoi group in India and of the refined kitchens of London, offers a gastronomic experience that is both fragrant and educational, a true gateway to modern Indian gastronomy in the heart of Paris.

• Read the Gault&Millau review of Jugaad (2 toques)
• Where? 16 rue Favart, 75002 Paris

Ratn, in Paris

Restaurant Ratn (2 toques), located on rue de la Trémoille in the 8ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, combines impeccable technique, meticulous produce and an assertive culinary personality. Under the impetus of chef Sanjeev Bhalla, the establishment excels in Mughal Indian gastronomy, offering refined cuisine (tikkas, tandooris, fragrant sauces and skewers of leg of lamb or shrimp biryani) served in elegant surroundings and meticulous service. The word "Ratn", meaning "jewel" in Hindi, reflects the philosophy of the address, which, between tradition and refinement, has been perpetuating the Mughal culinary art of the Bhalla family in Paris for over forty years.

• Read the Gault&Millau review of Ratn (2 toques)
• Where? 9 rue de la Tremoille, 75008 Paris

Diwali, in Rueil-Malmaison

Diwali, which has been awarded 2 Gault & Millau toques, has raised Indian cuisine to the rank of haute gastronomie in France under the impetus of its founder, Didier Gobardhan. Located in Rueil-Malmaison, just a few minutes from La Défense, this establishment offers refined traditional Indian cuisine, enhanced by the use of meticulously selected ingredients and delicately spiced dishes, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.the elegant space features a bar, leafy terrace, air-conditioned dining room and amenities such as parking and valet parking. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, and offers a range of menus with evocative names: "Délicieuse Découverte", "Invitation au Voyage", "Excellence des Saveurs", "Succulence des F.W.I. Succulence", taking guests on a culinary voyage of curry, biryani, butter chicken and other Indian classics, available both to eat in and to take away.

• Read the Gault&Millau review of Diwali (2 toques)
• Where? 21 avenue de Colmar, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison

Delhi Belhi, in Nice

Delhi Belhi, a family-run establishment firmly rooted in Vieux-Nice for almost thirty years, offers generous traditional Indian cuisine: curries, grills, vegetarian and vegan options alternate on an extensive, fragrant menu. The quality of the dishes is noteworthy: curries, thalis and biryanis are served with judiciously measured spices, while the friendly welcome is the hallmark of a reassuring address that has remained true to its standards for years.

• Read the Gault&Millau review of Delhi Belhi (1 toque)
• Where? 22 rue Barillerie, 06300 Nice

Desi Road, in Paris

Desi Road offers a modern, elegant vision of Indian cuisine, sharing refined thalis and bold creations such as palak patta chaat and tandoori salmon. In a well-appointed decor combining marble, rough parquet flooring and Indian antiques, the ambiance is chic without folklore, serving a menu that highlights the richness of spices, quality products and vegetarian or vegan options.

• Read the Gault&Millau review of Desi Road (1 toque)
• Where? 14 rue Dauphine, 75006 Paris

Le Kavéri, in Asnières-sur-Seine

Le Kavéri embodies the refinement of Indian haute cuisine in an elegant, soothing setting, blending Mughal traditions with contemporary creativity. Owned by the Gupta family, the establishment focuses on home-made dishes using fresh produce, and offers declassics such as butter chicken, biryanis and cheese naans, and offers a complete experience with valet parking, a warm welcome and a welcoming atmosphere on the banks of the Seine.

• Read the Gault&Millau review of Le Kavéri (1 toque)
• Where? 3-5 quai Aulagnier, 92600 Asnières-sur-Seine

Sir Winston, in Paris

Sir Winston fuses British elegance and Indian flavors in a warm, chic setting just steps from the Champs-Élysées. Under the direction of chef Manoj Sharma, the cuisine revisits English pub classics with a subtle Indian twist, offering dishes such as scotch egg curry, tandoori sea bass and lamb curry. The decor, designed by architect Laura Gonzalez, combines tradition and modernity, offering a friendly, festive atmosphere. The bar offers a selection of original cocktails, perfect for afterwork or dinner with friends. In summer, the sunny terrace invites you to enjoy the fine weather in a pleasant setting.

• Read the Gault&Millau review of Sir Winston (1 toque)
• Where? 5 rue de Presbourg, 75016 Paris

Gandhi, in Saint-Tropez

Gandhi, Saint-Tropez's first Indian restaurant, has been offering authentic immersion in the flavors of the subcontinent since 1990. Located just a stone's throw from the harbour, its warm ambience, walls adorned with Indian sculptures and paintings, and attentive service will win you over. House specialties: tandoori, curries, biryanis, samossas and naans, prepared with quality spices in a traditional tandoor oven.

• Read the Gault&Millau review of Gandhi
• Location Parking de Nouveau Port, 3 allée du Quai de l'Épi, 83990 Saint-Tropez