# Best Indian Food in Scottsdale (2026 Guide) > The best Indian food in Scottsdale, from a USA TODAY-honored spot to biryani houses and North Scottsdale favorites. Eight restaurants worth a trip. Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-indian-food-scottsdale --- [Food and Drink](/hubs/food-and-drink) # Best Indian Food in Scottsdale: 8 Restaurants Biryani, tandoori, dosa and modern Indian - No. 1 Full bar - No. 4 Vegetarian, vegan and GF labels - No. 8 Extensive menu ![Best Indian Food in Scottsdale: 8 Restaurants](/images/derived/guides-best-indian-food-scottsdale-curries-indian-cuisine-and-bar-757a43be-960.webp) ![Portrait of John Apolinar](/john.webp) By **John Apolinar** · Updated Nov 1, 2026 · 8 spots The best Indian food in Scottsdale is spread from Old Town to the far north end, and there's a lot more range than people expect. These are the eight places I'd point you to, whether you want a modern night out or a big plate of biryani. Want the full list? Browse the [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link). In this guide 8 spots The map Where these spots are Filter by area Showing all 8 spots. ## Scottsdale, by area Nothing in this guide is in that area. 1. 1 10885 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale ### [Curries Indian Cuisine and Bar](https://curriescottsdale.com/) ![Curries Indian Cuisine and Bar in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-indian-food-scottsdale-curries-indian-cuisine-and-bar-757a43be-960.webp) Indian restaurant with a full bar Curries pairs Indian classics with a full bar and four signature cocktails, including the Flamingo Mango made with real mango. **The short list:** Full barSignature cocktailsFrank Lloyd Wright Blvd. [Visit Website](https://curriescottsdale.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/curries-indian-cuisine-and-bar) 2. 2 6208 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley (Lincoln Village) ### [INDIBAR](https://theindibar.com/) ![INDIBAR in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-indian-food-scottsdale-indibar-b3f40828-1200.webp) Modern Indian INDIBAR is in the Lincoln Village Shopping Center on Scottsdale Road, technically in Paradise Valley. It blends Indian tradition with modern creativity and has a happy hour. **The short list:** Modern IndianHappy hourLincoln Village. [Visit Website](https://theindibar.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/indibar) 3. 3 4225 N Craftsman Ct, Old Town ### [Taj Mahal Restaurant & Lounge](https://www.aztajmahal.com/) Taj Mahal is a longtime Indian restaurant tucked into Craftsman Court in Old Town. It's been named to Top 100 Restaurants in the Valley lists. **The short list:** Old Town locationLoungeLongtime favorite. [Visit Website](https://www.aztajmahal.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/taj-mahal-restaurant-scottsdale) 4. 4 10434 E Jomax Rd, North Scottsdale ### [Vilvas Indian Cuisine](https://www.vilvasindian.com/) ![Vilvas Indian Cuisine in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-indian-food-scottsdale-vilvas-indian-cuisine-7428e308-1200.webp) North Scottsdale Indian Vilvas is up on Jomax and labels vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes on its menu. Reviewers rave about the masala dosa and garlic naan. **The short list:** Vegetarian, vegan and GF labelsHappy hourMasala dosa. [Visit Website](https://www.vilvasindian.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/vilvas-indian-cuisine) 5. 5 20851 N Scottsdale Rd #102, North Scottsdale ### [Namaste Indian Restaurant](https://www.namastescottsdale.com/) ![Namaste Indian Restaurant in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-indian-food-scottsdale-namaste-indian-restaurant-a9080397-1200.webp) Neighborhood Indian Namaste is a neighborhood Indian spot on North Scottsdale Road with online ordering for pickup. **The short list:** Online orderingNorth ScottsdaleCasual. [Visit Website](https://www.namastescottsdale.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/namaste-indian-restaurant-scottsdale) 6. 6 17025 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale ### [Peacock Indian Bar & Grill](https://peacockaz.com/) ![Peacock Indian Bar & Grill in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-indian-food-scottsdale-peacock-indian-bar-and-grill-dabc431e-800.webp) Indian bar and grill Peacock is known for tandoori lamb chops and butter chicken, and it does Wine Wednesday with live music. **The short list:** Tandoori lamb chopsWine WednesdayLive music. [Visit Website](https://peacockaz.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/peacock-indian-bar-and-grill) 7. 7 16495 N Scottsdale Rd #105, Scottsdale ### [Hyderabad House Scottsdale](https://hhscottsdale.net/) Hyderabad House is the biryani specialist on this list, part of a small Arizona group with another location in Chandler. **The short list:** Biryani focusOnline orderingNorth Scottsdale Road. [Visit Website](https://hhscottsdale.net/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/hyderabad-house-scottsdale) 8. ### Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. 9. 8 15689 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale ### [Veda Indian Cuisine](https://vedacuisine.com/) ![Veda Indian Cuisine in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-indian-food-scottsdale-veda-indian-cuisine-619844a8-1200.webp) Indian with catering Veda is on Hayden and offers dine-in, delivery and catering from a big menu. **The short list:** Extensive menuCateringDelivery. [Visit Website](https://vedacuisine.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/veda-indian-cuisine) The method ## How I picked these Each restaurant has its own website with a current address, and I cross-checked it against Yelp or Google. One pick, INDIBAR, is technically in Paradise Valley right on the Scottsdale border, and I note that. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What's the best modern Indian restaurant near Scottsdale? INDIBAR on Scottsdale Road (in Paradise Valley's Lincoln Village) blends Indian tradition with a modern take. ### Where can I get biryani in Scottsdale? Hyderabad House on North Scottsdale Road is the biryani specialist on this list. ### Is there Indian food in North Scottsdale? Yes. Vilvas on Jomax, Namaste, Peacock and Veda are all in North Scottsdale. ## Find more in the directory [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link) - Curries Indian Cuisine and Bar - INDIBAR - Taj Mahal Restaurant & Lounge - Vilvas Indian Cuisine - Namaste Indian Restaurant - Best Thai & Asian Food in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Restaurants in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Date Night Spots in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Patios in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Happy Hours in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Brunch Spots in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks ## Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. Free. Weekly. Unsubscribe anytime.