The best of Indian restaurants in PARIS

Some of the best Indian restaurants in Paris are mentioned here. Attracting good reviews by the discerning, the following restaurants are a gourmet's choice for Indian cuisine in the heart of Paris.

Indra
10 Rue du Commandant Rivire, 75008 Tel: +33 (0) 1 42 25 00 32 Metro: St. Philippe du Roule (Line 9)

Undoubtedly, the best Indian restaurant in Paris, Indra has been listed for over 30 years in the prestigious Guide Michelin as fourchette d'or. A meal for two, exclusive of wine, could cost 75 Euro upwards. More info on www.restaurant-indra.com

Annapurna
32, rue de Berri, 75008 Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 63 91 56 Metro: St. Philippe du Roule (Line 9) The oldest Indian restaurant in Paris, Annapurna offers a sumptuous variety. A favourite of celebrities and business persons alike, a meal for two, exclusive of wine, could cost 60 Euro upwards.

Jodhpur Palace
16, rue AntoineJunlien Hnard, 75012 tel: +33 (0) 1 43 40 72 46 Metro: Daumesnil (FelixEboue) (Line 6, 8) An elegant decor along a long dining room, Jodhpur Palace offers a fine dining experience. A meal for two, exclusive of wine, could cost 60 Euro upwards. More info on www.jodhpurpalace.com

Gandhi -Opra
66, rue Ste Anne, 75002 Tel: +33 (0) 1 42 60 59 60 Metro: Quatre Septembre/ Pyramides (Line 3) Located near the Stock Exchange, La Bourse, this restaurant offers authentic north Indian and Punjabi fare. A meal for two, exclusive of wine costs 60 Euro upwards. More info on www.gandhi.fr

Kirane's
85, Avenue des Ternes, 750017 Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 74 40 21 Metro: Porte Maillot (Line 1) Run by the restaurateur Kirane, this restaurant welcomes you with a life-size statue of Ganesha. Refined, understated elegant ambiance is an addition to the delicious food, which can be had for 50 Euro upwards for two, exclusive of wine. More info on www.kiranes-paris.com

Nirvana Inde
6, rue de Moscou, 75008 A superbly decorated restaurant offering a meal for two for Tel: +33(0) 1 45 22 27 around 50 Euro, exclusive of wine. 12 Metro: Lige (Line 13) More info on www.restaurant-indien-paris-nirvana.com Bus: 81, 95 (Bus stop: Liege)

Shah Jehan
4 Rue Gauthey, 75017 Tel: +33 (0) 1 42 63 44 06 Metro: Brochant (Line Decent Indian fare for two, in a good ambiEnce, can be had for 13) around 50 Euro, exclusive of wine. Bus: 31, 54, 66, 74 (Bus stop: Rue des Moines, BrochantCardinet)

Darjeeling
11, rue des Colonels, 75017 Tel: +33(0) 1 45 72 09 32 Metro: Agentine (Line 1) Lavish choice of food in a cozy, warm setting makes it an ideal place for a dinner for two, costing around 50 Euro, exclusive of wine. More info on www.darjeeling-ontable.com

Yugaraj
14, rue Dauphine, 75006

Located within a walking distance from Notre Dame Cathedral, Yugaraj serves a high quality meal to its discerning clients since more than 37 years. A meal for two costs upwards of 60 Euros. A 6-dish menu costs

Tel: +33 (0) 1 43 26 44 around 66. 91 Metro: Saint-Michel (Line 4), Pont Neuf (Line 7) Bus: 58, 70 (Bus stop: Pont Neuf-Quai des Grands Augustins)

Santoor
30 rue Marbeuf, 75008 Tel: +33 (0) 1 42 56 32 65 Metro: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Line 1, 9), George V (Line 1) Bus: 32, 73, BAL (Bus Stop: La BoetieChamps Elysees)

Located near the chic Champs- Elysees, Santoor . has been serving the clients for the past 22 years. Its cuisine found a well deserved mention in the prestigious Bottin Gourmand (Ed: 2006-07). A meal for two costs upwards of 50 Euros.

Taj
19, rue de la Roquette, 75011 Tel: +33 (0) 1 48 05 69 19 Metro: Voltaire (Line 9) Bus: 56, 69 (Bus stops: Voltaire-Leon Blum, Popincourt)

In Paris for the past 23 years, Restaurant Taj invites you to a gastronomic voyage to India. Choice of food, Indian appetisers and drinks to go with, a meal for two la carte would cost 45-50 Euros, exclusive of wine. www.restaurant-taj.com

Kamala Inde
17, Boulevard Victor, 75015 Paris Located not very far from Porte de Versailles, Kamala Inde was Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 31 88 awarded La Fourchette D'or in 2007. 57 Metro: Balard (Line 8) Tram: Desnouettes (T3)

Indian restaurants on a budget

Indian Restaurants in the Indian Quarter of Paris (Gare du Nord-La Chapelle Area-Passage Brady) are usually inexpensive and offer meals/ thali from 6-10 Euros and snacks/ dishes la carte at 1-7 Euros. Restaurants located near La Chapelle area offer mostly South Indian or Sri Lankan specialities whereas those located near Gare du Nord, Strasbourg Saint Denis or Passage Brady offer mostly North Indian or Pakistani cuisine. Regardless of their speciality, these restaurants are quite popular with the Indians and the local French alike. A good value for money, near authentic taste and a mini Indian town ambience, what more does one ask for ! For a detailed list of restaurants in the Indian quarter, please check here. Indian restaurants elsewhere in Paris have a menu/ la carte with which an ok meal for a person may cost 15-20 Euros.

Krishna-Bhavan
Address: 24 Rue Cail, 75010 Tel.: +33(0)1 42 05 78 43 Metro: La Chapelle (Line 2)

Le Paradis Indien
14, rue Perdonnet, 75010 Tel: +33 (0)1 46 07 87 90 Metro: La Chapelle (Line 2)

Chettinadu Restaurant
15 rue Cail, 75010 Tel: +33 (0) 140 34 49 17 Metro: La Chapelle (Line 2)

Madras Caf
180 rue du faubourg saint-denis, 75010 Paris Tel: +33 (0) 1 42 05 29 36 Metro: Gare du Nord (Line 4, 5) restmadrascafe@aol.com

Le Chennai Bhavan
176 rue du faubourg saint-denis, 75010 paris Tel: +33 (0) 1 42 09 86 99 Metro/ RER: Gare du Nord (Line 4,5)

New Pondichery
189 Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, 75010 Paris Tel: +33 (0) 1 40 34 30 70 Metro: Chteau Landon (Line 7)

Shireen Mahal
14 Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis 75010 Paris Tel: +33 (0) 1 48 24 24 39 Metro: Strasbourg St.Denis (Line 4, 8, 9)

Le Passage de Pondichry
87, Passage brady, 75010 Paris Tel: +33 (0) 1 53 34 63 10 Metro: Chteau d'Eau (Line 4) Open from Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM- midnight