We've been customers for a few years. Their naan selection is unmatched. Everything we've had from here has been amazing.

Delivery arrived early, food was hot and tasty. I especially liked the sweet red sauce with the samosas. Can't ask for more than that! read more

Terrible! Completely ruined our order and then tried to charge us delivery to fix it. Very rude on the phone. Will never order from here again. read more

It's relatively solid stuff. I would give it 3.5 if I could. I don't know why the place is always empty. It's actually not bad and the portions are decent. Price for dinner is a little high and the quality is consistently decent but certainly not the most amazing I've ever had read more

This is a review of their BRUNCH Sat-Sun till 3:00pm. Lots of dishes, arrived at 2:00 and most dishes were not refilled in the next hour. Towards the end there were rather slim pickings.They did bring fresh nan and more tandori chicken to the table when we asked for it. If you go, better to get there before 2. Free parking on the weekends along Brynmor. Nice that it is BYOB and you can use Entertainment coupons for non-brunch meals. read more

No one was in the restaurant on a Saturday night. (not a good sign} my chicken combo was dry and super hot, I think it was microwaved, my friend's vegetarian plate was lukewarm. Tasted bad. read more

Decided to try this place and the 1st server was nice the others not so much. He smiled at me because I used a credit card- I felt like saying "sorry jerk but Black people have Credit cards" as he checked the back of my card forever. Like staring at my signature means anything Super expensive - $28 for a meal as I had to order a side of rice and bread. I have to say the food was pretty good but it took 30 minutes to cook. And there were people coming in every 10 minutes so obviously people like the joint. It's ok. read more

The food is satisfactory at Little India. I like it well enough to have ordered it several times, but in the end, it's just okay and way over priced, very expensive for being, basically, fast food. The food I would give a 2.5 to 3.5 total, depending on what you get. Some dishes are nice, including when eaten with naan and biryani. The lamb vindaloo is hot (very spicy) and flavorful, but so very fatty. I can't eat it any more. The chicken is much better! That said, Little India just dropped a notch overall for service. I called to place a delivery order; the guy on the phone, for whatever reason, couldn't seem to get anything right. He fumbled my phone number three times, three(!)--why? It's on the caller ID, he couldn't even verify it correctly, and I've ordered from here before! He then asked for my address twice, only to put me on hold for several minutes!? When he finally returned, he asked for my address yet again??? Am I missing something? I asked to speak to the manager out of sheer frustration. And while on hold, yet again, I just hung up. It didn't feel like a lack of understanding my words, a busy night, or the ability of him to take orders competently; it felt more like, 'I don't care about the customer.' If you don't care to take down basic information correctly, then I wonder if you'll mess up my order as you slap it together. What's wrong with you guys? Listen to your customers. Sorry! I'm done! read more

I wanted some tomatoes basil soup and this was one of the few that offered it nearby at a good price. The indoor is pretty basic, nothing too fancy. The food is great though and they have a buffet and lunch specials. There was only one waiter so I understand her frustration but customer service wasn't the best. They're very fair with prices and they give good portions. It took some time for my soup to come out so I was a little disappointed about that. I'll definitely come back though cause there's not too many places that have made to order soup that is delicious and filling. My friend has gotten some more stuff from here but I just called it at soup. read more

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Finally, after 2 years, I meandered into this place. I will say it's a nice addition to Bryn Mawr. It's cute, clean and pleasant, which says a lot if you'd seen Bryn Mawr a few years back. Anyhow, the food was pretty good here...but not great. I felt like the staff wasn't terribly helpful at helping us navigate the menu when we weren't totally familiar with Indian food so it felt a bit like a surprise party on my plate...some things I loved, some, not so much. But, I will say I was pretty happy overall. I'd go back and maybe educate myself more with Indian food first. Still glad this place is in the 'hood. Oh, and FYI, it's a BYOB restaurant. read more

This is a fusion Indian place in Edgewater my fiance and I stopped by for lunch the other day. It's a cute place with a fair amount of space for groups and it's BYOB! I love places that offer BYOB. We did have a bit of an awkward interaction where we tried to order a lunch special, but the lunch time special had ended a few minutes before we ordered. Honestly, the regular price of the food didn't seem at all worth it, especially compared to the lunch special. However, the waiter was nice enough to give it to us when he overheard us discussing whether or not we wanted to stay for a meal. The food was good and the service was fine. I had the Chicken Tikka Masala, which was absolutely excellent. They've won an award or two for it, and it is well deserved. By far my favorite dish that we ordered, and it even interested my vegetarian fiance. My second dish was the Vegetable Jalfrazie, which was fine, but not spectacular. My fiance had the Dal Makhani and the Palak Paneer. He thought they were good, but nothing special. I don't think it was anything above-and-beyond, but it was a fairly decent meal. Like I said, I don't think the food is worth the regular price, but if you're going for a lunch special (which ends at 3 PM!), then it's completely worth it read more

I would consider this a fairly solid choice for Indian food if you're not heading to Devon. My husband and I went around 7 last night and the place was EMPTY. Since it's small, I was both slightly glad and slightly bummed. I don't like noisy and packed but I also don't like being stared at while I eat because the hostess has nothing else to do. Speaking of the hostes / waitress....' She was awkward. She was not impolite by any means, but her manner was odd. I can't really describe it any other way. Each time she came to our table, she made us feel distinctly uncomfortable. Sitting back in our chairs, obviously done, she took our plates away so slowly and carefully and with such an odd expression that it seemed she was afraid we'd stab her with our forks. That said, the food was good. I wasn't blown away by any means, but we were both satisfied with what we ate. My husband had the chicken tiki masala, and I had the chana masala. In addition, we ordered the appetizer combo. LOTS of food - too much, but we took home what we didn't eat. The appetizers were all delicious, and both entrees were solid "B" fare. Good for a quick stop if you're in the area for another reason, which we were, but living in Edgewater and so close to Devon, we probably wouldn't seek this place out otherwise. read more

Very clean place. Nice dinning room settings. Food was good, definitely will go back again. read more

This is an absolute for those looking for high quality food and a huge punch of flavor. I have never been disappointed with anything from here... EVERYTHING* ( *except anything shrimp) is awesome. The mutter paneer is a huge fav... GREAT SERVICE TOO!! Mmmmm I'm getting hungry--- See you all soon--- you know we will be back --- read more

This is perfect hangover delivery. The samosas and pakora were still a bit too greasy and a bit bland for me, even in that weakened state. But the jalfrazie and paneer were great. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Service was quicker than expected. read more

I absolutely love this place! I've eaten in the restaurant once and have ordered delivery many times. The food is traditional and you can actually taste the each and individual ingredients. By far the BEST Indian restaurant this side of Chicago read more

Sometimes I get take-out from Little India because I am lazy and it is right down the street. It's nothing special, the few friends I've ordered with have referred to it as "Americanized Indian" food, and I don't disagree. The naan is amazing though. I'm also a big fan of the Malai Kofta and haven't really branched out since I found it. I've never eaten in, so I can't speak to that, but the delivery is typically super prompt, which is always a plus. read more

There is a lot to love about Little India. There are also some things to be cranky about. Overall, the love outweighs the cranky for me. They truly have an excellent lunch special. It's inexpensive and includes a sampling of two dishes (one vegetarian, one meat-etarian), rice, and naan. I love being able to try multiple dishes even if they can't provide a full-on lunch buffet. So that's cool. I also love that they allow you to calibrate the spiciness of each dish. This is great for my fire-roasted taste buds and my girlfriend's milder taste. I have also ordered delivery from Little India and was somewhat underwhelmed. The delivery order took a little over an hour and I don't live too far away. I was also disappointed that entrees in the vicinity of $10 did not come with plain rice... you have to order that separately. Still, the food was hot and fresh when it arrived at our door. Overall, I highly recommend Little India for lunch and dining in. I do not think it is the best Indian delivery option in the area and would be more inclined to recommend Masala or Shan (both with a similar delivery radius). read more

The Little India is a great "little" restaurant by the El tracks. It's very convenient for a pick-up on the way home from work. The food is excellent, and is the best that I've had outside of the Devon area. The Chicken Tikka Masala is very yogurt-y and rich with tasty spices. The biryani isn't that great thought. The staff at The Little India goes out of their way to make their guests happy. The yogurt sauce is made with Cilantro, which makes me a little sick most of the time, and I asked if they had any without. They actually made some up just for me, and I was very glad. The only thing that I don't like about this place is the price. It's a little steep, especially when ordering delivery. read more

3.5 stars We came in during the lunch hour so we ordered the lunch special, let me tell you, great deal for the amount of food you get. NO, it's not a lunch buffet, you get 1 chicken dish, one vegetable dish, soup, salad, rice and Naan for something like $8.95. I enjoyed everything except the soup. It was a little bland. I believe it was a lentil soup. It just seemed to be broth and rice. Not much lentils in it. The chicken marsala was tasty (I know not the most exciting thing to order but I was in one of those moods). The Naan was also nice, warm, not to greasy but had the perfect amount of oil/butter whatever it is on it. The owner was really kind and gave us recommendations on certain things. My other beef is that the restaurant was freezing. It was empty (we ate lunch at 2:30 so this didn't surprise me) so perhaps when it's filled with people it's a bit warmer. read more

Like others, I was really excited to try this place, as this is a much more comfortable walk from my home than Devon. And also like others, I think the dining room is cramped, and wish it were possible to drink beer and wine. But hey.... The food was very good. My friend and I shared a vegetable pakora appetizer, and it was perfectly done, served with great sauces. I think the sauces were homemade, too! And SPEAKING of homemade, my malai kofta was certainly homemade, and that wins this place major points in my book. The dumplings were much larger than usual, and when cut, you could see the shredded vegetables, etc. in there. It was such a treat. The surrounding sauce was good, too. At first taste I thought it was too mild, but it had a background spice that sort of slowly came around. Excellent. Great service, fair prices. Viceroy is still the bar against which I measure all Indian food, anywhere. But for homemade touches and proximity to home, this is a real winner. Go check it out! read more

I met a couple of friends here for dinner tonight. The food was good. Nothing special, mind you, but good. I did enjoy that the veggie samosas had a good amount of heat, which is something I often find lacking in samosas. Pros: -BYOB, no corkage fee -No wait, they didn't mind that we lingered -Friendly, attentive service -Decent food Cons -A bit pricey -No ambience at all -The bathroom was disgusting I'd come here again if asked, and if I lived in the neighborhood (I sigh at the lack of Indian food in Wicker Park), I'd definitely order takeout from here. read more

YUM. We came here on a whim, not really knowing what to expect, and were pleasantly surprised. The space is teeny but classy - linen napkins and all. Very clean - even in the bathroom! Our waiter was smiley and friendly, and more than willing to explain menu items to us. I had the Mughlai Combo - which in itself is more than enough food, and the vegetable pakora appetizer. My combo included 3 entree portions, rice, AND naan. Let me pause for a moment to pay silent tribute to the naan....... Best naan I've ever had. The masala sauce was also to die for - it was creamy and just complemented the chicken perfectly. I wanted to lick it off of the plate or eat it out of a bowl like soup. The chicken tikka and the rice were on par with what you would expect from an Indian restaurant, and were hot and fresh. I was especially impressed by our waiter when it was time to pack up the leftovers - he took care to separate the different items so that they didn't slop together on the journey home - which made for a fabulous looking plate for dinner the next night! If Little India can repeat the experience, they could easily steal first place of favorite Indian restaurant in the area. read more

Still my favorite Indian food in the city. They are always polite and friendly and every now and then I randomly get free samosas in my take out orders. We recently moved and they are nice enough to still deliver to us even though we no longer live in their delivery area. That just makes me want to hug them and is worth an updated review! read more

My first experience, delivery, was a good one. I wanted something different for dinner. I usually call an Indian restaurant close to my house however this time I wanted to try another place. The restaurant can definitely follow instructions. Once they received my on-line order, they called to confirm. Learned my lesson after waiting an hour (ordering on-line from another restaurant) for dinner to only realized that they never received the on-line request. Wasn't a happy camper on that day. But Little India did a great job. As I said, they called to confirm, the service was prompt and the food was delicious. I ordered Keema Naan and Naan stuffed with mushrooms. Both were good. For the main course, Chicken Makhani and a 1/2 order of Chicken tandoori. I would definitely order from them again. read more

3.5 stars Food was good, lunch special price was good at $8, virtually everything was gluten free without naan. The mushroom vindaloo was sort of watery but still tasted good. Chicken tikka and rice were good. Good good good. Will be back. read more

Visited here again after having plentiful time to explore other options. That said, the prices here are much higher than the options only 10 minutes north, and you aren't buying additional flavor. The location is very convenient if proximity to the red line is paramount. The staff are very nice and the restaurant is cozy, so on ambiance, The Little India is still winning! read more

Living all my life in West Rogers Park near Devon Avenue, it's no surprise that I consume quite a bit of really amazing Indian fare. So it's always interesting for me to venture away from that nexus of South Asian cuisine to try what other neighborhoods have to offer. Walking down Bryn Mawr looking for dinner, my girlfriend and I spontaneously decided to dine here. We weren't exactly starving, so we skipped our normal appetizers and went straight for the entrees: Dal Makhani and Chana Masala, with peas pullau rice and a few pieces of naan. Everything was amazing! The entrees came to the table steaming hot. The makhani was very smooth and creamy and perfectly spiced, without requiring a gallon of water to wash it down. The masala was honestly one of the best I've had! The chick peas were very tender and full of flavor all the way through, not chalky or seemingly under-done like is so common at other restaurants, with a very buttery flavor I just couldn't get enough of. The naan was very soft and fluffy with no large burnt spots, and the rice was fluffy and full of peas. Being a vegetarian, I can't speak to the quality of the meat dishes. But hey, if you're going for Indian, stick to the veggie dishes for a more authentic meal, anyhow! We didn't order drinks, and while we didn't have any particularly spicy dishes, the waiter did leave an entire pitcher of water at our table for us, which would likely come in handy for some of the vindaloo dishes, I'm sure! For the price, the portions seemed to be a bargain. With each of us going back for seconds, there were still plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. The restaurant itself is fairly small, but very bright and clean. The staff seemed very friendly with a couple employees coming to check on us throughout the evening, but without being overbearing. Maybe it's because of it's distance from the hubbub of Devon Avenue, or maybe it's just a genuinely great restaurant, but either way I felt a lot less pressured here than I have in some of the overcrowded Indian restaurants in my neighborhood. I will definitely be back... often! read more

I'm not extremely familiar with Indian food. I usually get mine from Trader Joe's. However, I attended with a friend and had a great experience. It is BYOB so I got a $2.50 Fat Tire at the liquor store right next door, convenient. Went with the veggie platter, on the light to medium side for spicy. (I'm not a huge spice person, so this was perfect for me). The palak paneer was great, along with the rice and extra veggies. I got the garlic naan, this could ward off any vampire, so be careful --- it was still great though. My friend, who is more of an Indian food enthusiast, said this was a great deal for both taste and money. Hint: $5 off coupon on their website for $30 or more. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I just moved in the neighborhood and my roomie, a close friend of ours and I got take out. To begin with, the rice (as some reviews have mentioned) doesn't come with the $8 dishes and costs $3. Three dollars for rice?!?! That aside, when we got back to our place, they forgot my order of naan. I ordered the Chicken Makhani because I absolutely love this dish. My friends ordered the combo with the Tikka Masala. I was so disappointed in the flavor of the Makhani. It tasted nothing like I've had before (and Ive had this dish in many different Indian restaurants, all over the US). It was very tomato heavy and tasted more like V8 than butter chicken. I tried adding spices to it, but it was just not made right. Standard Indian has better Makhani than this place! Save your money and go somewhere else. Such a shame too, I would have loved to have decent Indian food that delivers and is close to me, but it looks like if I don't want to travel out of my neighborhood, then I will have to cook it myself. To its credit, my roomie likes it, but she has yet to go to Devon. Our mutual friend also stated "Standard Indian is better, and I hate Standard Indian." read more

One of my favorites for ordering. Delivery is fast and the food is tasty. Really haven't had a bad dish. Love the Chicken Tika Masala, Chicken Makhani, Rogen Josh and ALL of the different Naan's. When you order the rice DOES NOT come with the meal so you have to order it. read more

I have been going to The Little India since it opened and the food was excellent but it has slowly gone down hill since leading to my worst experience there this evening. While on my way home, I called in to place a to go order and decided on the Tandoori Mixed Grill. I was told that the item included the following; 1) Tandoori Chicken 2) Grilled Fish 3) Tandoori Shrimp 4) Chicken Boti 5) Lamb Kabob 6) Naan I picked up my food, got home and sat down for dinner only to find a order full of cold and RAW food. The fish, chicken, and lamb kabob were all raw on the inside and the shrimp was missing. I wouldn't go to The Little India again and I definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

I was surprised by how good this is, honestly. Generally I prefer getting my indian food on devon because it's a bit cheaper... But nonetheless the portions here were huge. I got the chicken tikka combo and 2 samosa (and a mango lassi but I'd say it's hard to go wrong with those anywhere). I pretty much could have just gotten some naan and the chicken tikka masala and had enough food. Basically this is decently priced and the portions are pretty big so I'd say this is worth a try if you aren't willing to head further north! read more

I really want to give Little India a 3.5. As far as the food is concerned, it's a solid 4, but I have to dock 0.5 because it is too expensive once you add in the cost of rice or naan (which don't come with your entree). I've had the chicken tikka masala and the chicken makhani, both of which were good, but I prefer the latter. The sauce is very tasty, though (alas) not very healthy for you. I think it's one of their most popular dishes - our waiter more or less said as much when he recommended it. Their mango lassi is also spot-on, gets the job done. read more

I'm a 10 minute walk from Devon Avenue, but this is my favorite Indian restaurant. My boyfriend and I have tried several places along Devon but Little India just has the best quality of food, friendly service and the best mango lassis. And also, it's in our price range.... read more

I love everything I have ordered so far from there. My husband and I go there often and we also order delivery. Love, love the Vegetable Samosa!! This is our go to place :) read more

I love spicy curry and lamb, so I ordered my favorite, lamb vindaloo and asked for it to be extra spicy. The lamb was dry and the curry was sweeter with only a suggestion of the heat I'm used to. Over all, it did in a pinch and was much better than I could have made myself but I was left unimpressed. read more

The food here is good, I have dined there a few times and enjoyed the atmosphere. I do agree it is a small room, that is the only thing I can say is bad. I have been waiting for a new place for dinner other than Mia Francessca's over priced pasta which is not that good any way. I would much rather walk to Calo's for a better place to eat. Also, where is Nookies??? It has been about 18 months for them to open. Any way, I do enjoy The Little India and it is a different place to go and enjoy the atmosphere, the food and the prices are reasonable! read more

The entree's seem a bit too pricey, but I think they base the price on portion size. I wish they had an option for a half-size and half-price. Delivery was fast and friendly. I've tried the "Chicken shahjahani biryani", which the menu says is "famous with Mughal Emperors". It was good, but the chicken was a little dry. However, I will definately be ordering the Keema Naan again! Why would I ever order naan without lamb stuffing again? Wow, wow, WOW! It's ten times better than regular naan, and twice as good as the garlic one. read more

I've been twice now - once for lunch during the week & once Friday night for dinner. Both times I loved the food & had excellent service. They do allow you to bring in liquor, and I don't believe we were charged a corkage fee. (There is a convenience store next door with a slightly overpriced but decent wine selection.) The chicken tikka masala & spicy chicken vindaloo are both yummy, and the paneer dishes were also very tasty. They have my favorite naan in the city, too. Both times I've been in, the music has been pleasant world music at a perfect level for conversation, and the restaurant is very clean. read more