The Chicken Tikka Sandwich is one of our favourite things to eat when we’re Downtown. It is well seasoned and really filling. It is also a plus that the folks at India Cafe are always welcoming and the quality of the food is consistent every time we stop by. If you’re ever in the ByWard Market, support this wonderful family-owned business!Pro-tip: Ask for the spicy sauce if you can handle it, it really elevates the sandwich!

Awesome lamb curry with mix veggies, super good. Thanks.

We recently ate Chicken Biryani at the India Cafe in the Byward Market. The owner was friendly and helpful, letting us know which items were gluten and dairy free. After we’d ordered, we could hear lots of chopping and food prep sounds coming from the kitchen, and when our food arrived it was delicious and included whole cardamom pods and cloves, which naturally enhanced the excellent flavours.😋

Ate here once, never will again. indian food should have flavour. the butter chicken i had did not taste like anything, almost as if the sauce was watered down. very unfortunate experience

Quaint home-style mom-and-pop Indian restaurant in the Byward market.Authentic Indian street food. Simple eatery, very reasonably priced. Generous portions. Options range from a plated serving, or wraps. Felt like we were guests dining in their home.The hosts were very kind.The shop also sells Indian spices to take home, and even tubes of mehndi (henna)!

Chanced upon this small eatery while roaming around byward market..we had chicken curry n chicken Tikka biryani combos..food was great n quantity was good..definitely recommend..

Tasty classic indian curries , mango drinks, friendly service and very fair prices.Will go back.

The butter chicken poutine was amazing! Fries were done perfectly and the butter chicken sauce went amazing with the cheese! My favourite new take out spot!

Nice small restaurant run by a nice gentleman and his family. If you are on a budget then definitely give it a go. Beef samosas are popular among its patrons. I opted for an onion bhaji and found it great. Curries have home made touch and naans are fluffy. Halal options are available (I didnt try meat curries though). The hours are amazing. You can also find this place open on Mondays when other Desi places are closed. Great on days when it is bright outside as this place has large windows to do people watching.

Its an absolute travesty to be calling the food sold here Indian. Its almost as if the person making the food has never tasted Indian food before. Do not recommend in any way; save yourself from the grief and pain, seriously.

The food was enjoyed on the Patio and the chicken biryani was delicious! I eat Indian food quite regularly and am always in search of delicious Indian food. This was one of my favourite biryani dishes to date. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the food!

Great family-run restaurant. The owner is so sweet, always attentive and generous.The food is good, especially if you don’t like it too spicy.Our go-tos are the butter chicken and the Saag Paneer with naans, that are so very very good with butter 🤤Give them a chance whenever you’re in the neighbourhood, it’s a real treat to have them in such a touristy area!

The very best butter chicken Ive ever had! It is bursting with flavor yet still very mild as far as hot spices go. Huge portions for very fair price. The owners are the staff and are so lovely and customer service oriented! We come here every year on our trip to Ottawa. Definitely recommend!

Loved their Saag Paneer. Will be returning!!

Cozy, home-cooked Indian food right here in Ottawa. I had the healthy mix vegetable curry and soft saag panner plate with an additional potato spiced samosa on the side with tamarind sauce. Great value and kind people working here at the India cafe. Would recommend this place to all!

The chicken biryani was amazing! I recommend this restaurant to everyone!

Really bad food.Too much salad.Almost no meat in the kebabVery disappointed

I ordered butter chicken for take out and the flavours were amazing, also they have great customer service

Amazing delicious food. Generous amounts great price, warm family run service. Thank you.

Amazing prices,better quality and taste ...the best customer service... sorry didnt catch the food but it was delish

The best chicken curry and chickpea curry! This is home cooking right here! Whenever I am in the market I look forward to coming over here. Give them a try and you wont be disappointed.

I cant get enough of their lamb curry, best Ive ever had! The plate is huge and it even comes with rice and salad, but the lamb is the best part! The meat was sooo tender and full of flavour. My go-to spot for the best indian food in Ottawa!

Incredible spot in the Byward market. Since finding this spot, Ive been going weekly (my staff included). They state everything is made from scratch, it certainly tastes like it. Highly recommended if you enjoy Indian food, quick, easy and really nice staff.

Amaaazing authentic curry- beef, chicken, lamb and veggie. The rice is super good too! The veggie and beef samosas are delicious! They also sell grocery products. The family is so wonderful and kind so its always a pleasant experience as well as delicious!

Amazing portions.. better taste and quality and the best customer service ..

Good location, old looking cafe. The service is good...Tried their butter chicken.

Whenever I am in Byward and feeling hungry and want something quick but not fast food, this is the place I go. Two delicious vegetable samosas for $5 and you won’t be hungry. The spices and ratios of ingredients are lovely, and has me coming back for more. The beef samosas are very good too, but I find the vegetable samosas have a pinch more spiciness which I love. 100% recommend!

The biriyani had no flavour and sides was missing

Quite disappointed with my experience here. The naan wasnt that good, and neither was the sambar.

Pro: tender, reasonably prepared meats. Huge rice portionCon: naan is crisp, not tender. Garlic naan is naan with granulated garlic sprinkled on, for significantly more money. Overcharged compared to displayed menu prices. Cook wasnt wearing maskAlthough the dishes were good enough quality, there was nothing special about the taste. Rice biriyani was huge in portion, but meats consisted of about 4 x 1 inch cubes.I love naan, and found this inedible; crunchy with granulated garlic sprinkled on top. Overall, the meal was disappointing, especially given what we were charged. Wont be back.

Awesome lunch spot - food is great and I love when they give us a mix of different dishes.

Watery tasteless food! Sag paneer no flavour, butter chicken even the supermarket ones are better. they might put water to make more. Save your money, don’t come here.

Amazing experience, lovely service. They deserve 5 stars for flavor and customer service. Well go back next time we bike from Barrhaven.

Chicken tikka sandwich is always on point!!

Best samosas in town!!

Worst service with extra charges. Staff behaviour was so rude.seems like don’t want customers even not happy to have us for their business

Butter chicken is tasty!

Honestly disappointed. The chicken biryani I ordered had only a few pieces of meat and als as the menu claimed. The daal soup was weak and watery af. The only good thing was the vegetable samosa. Not worth it.

I frequently stop by to take home Samosas, Veg kebabs or onion bhaji. I have a few picky eaters around me and these are the only Samosas they eat. The best! I brought some on a camping trip once and reheated on the campfire, a highly recommended camp snack! The house sauce is excellent. A family run business and always welcoming.

Reasonable prices, friendly owner.I had the lamb curry. The lamb was tender and the sauce was made with fresh tomato.

I love Chicken Biryani at this place!! Must try food item :)I went again today and had chicken biryani, samosa, and vegetable kabab. The flavour of spices had made my day!! Completely loved it!!

My wife and I ordered the beef samosas plate, and the butter chicken. The beef samosas were big, and flavourful. Mildly spiced and filling with a simple salad. The butter chicken was unlike any other butter chicken Ive ever seen. The chicken was all white meat, but the sauce is very bland. It was like Kraft dinner vs. homemade Mac and Cheese. There were seemingly no spices at all in the butter chicken, and it looked neon orange? If I go back I wont order the butter chicken again.

This was a pleasant stop on a trip to the Byward Market. The food was a perfect serving size. Excellent taste. I would definitely recommend to a friend and eat here again. Also, they do have vegan/vegetarian options. Which are just as tasty as the plates that are made with meat.

Loved the food. So tasty and good potions.. very friendly staff. The owners are really nice and good customer service. Definitely would go there again

Pakoras were absolutely delicious! The curries were very yummy BUT the meat, both the chicken & the beef, were overcooked, dryish. The mango milkshake was tasty but far too sweet. I mentioned this to the owners, saying that one can always add sugar but not take it away. Generous portions, good service, nice family.

Great place if rude owners are what youre into.

Good home-style, fresh Indian food. Friendly service. The excellent naan is made to order. Sauces were not super flavourful but still a good value and a nice experience.

This little hidden place is small, basic, and not fancy at allbut they will serve you good food at a good price.it is a nice little family restaurant so the food looks like its home cooked

The food was splendid amazing Lamb curry and Samoans the service was very professional. I also love how they have a mini Indian grocery store on the side. I would highly recommend!

The BEST butter chicken!!!Also the paneer was perfect. My son adored the beef samosas, too. The owners were friendly and the place was really clean. Im so full but I cant wait to get hungry again so I can go back.Cheers!

Stopped by India Cafe while I was in the Byward Market for a quick bite, got a mixed plate with Butter Chicken, Homemade paneer and Chicken Curry. Everything was perfectly spiced and the chicken was full of flavour! Butter Chicken was the best Ive ever had in Ottawa! Employees were also very courteous and friendly, highly recommended!

Love this place. Best naan in the city

A small restaurant in the market boasting traditional and delicious Indian food. Was exactly what I was looking for when the lads and I were walking around downtown hungry on Sunday. India Cafe did not disappoint. Delicious naans and curries, will definitely come back.

The Staff here are so welcoming. The food is heartwarming. if your looking for good indian food on a budget this is the spot. the samosas are on point also very good diner

A basic Indian menu for a quick meal, its a small place but a great place to stop when you dont want a fancy sit-down place. You can eat-in or take out. Personally I really like their chicken curry, and they make naan to-order as you watch.

Tried the Lamb Curry and the BEEF SAMOSA it was great. The staff was very friendly and smells very authentic! Highly recommend if youre in the area. Will be back soon

Great food at a great price with amazing service! Generous portions, I was full before I could finish my plate! Lovely, friendly host Raisina advised us on meals when we were looking at the menu and served us. I am surely going back again!

Cute little place. Homemade paneer. Friendly service. Perfect food in your tummy on a cold winter day!

Please don’t waste your money here1. Food has no flavour2. Dishes are uncooked3. Who puts mayo ? On indian salad ????Literally BS !

Delicious & affordable!!

I ordered food from here for a group of 11 people. Everyone really enjoyed the food! It was delicious and well made. When I preordered the food, the staff was so kind and even gave me an extra dessert to try :) I recommend this place to anyone, any day!

Handmade Naan and paneer, was quite good. Service was quick and very friendly. Buttered chicken was tender, but the sauce was sub-par. Salad that accompanied the dish was a little boring. Good spot to grab a quick meal.

One of my favorite spots in the city! Amazing from the chicken tika to the fresh samosas! Friendly staff and great prices! Highly highly recommend it!

The food was delicious and well seasoned. The naan bread was very light and good. We were well taken care of by the owner. I will be going back soon.

I tried India Cafe for the first time for lunch. I had the butter chicken, naan bread and a vegetable samosa.The samosa was huge, delicious and very filing! With a more rigid crust, it would have been the perfect samosa.The butter chicken came with rice and salad. The chicken portion was very generous for the price and was cooked perfectly. I like my sauce more thick than what was served but mixed with the rice, it was fine.Lastly, I did enjoy the naan bread and its size. My only suggestion would be to make it more buttery.I’ll definitely come again!

Best butter chicken. I really liked the flavours and the atmosphere of the restaurant. The customer service is amazing :)

I typically wont eat butter chicken if its not super spicy, because I dont like the chicken taste to overwhelm the dish, literally the best butter chicken dish Ive had that didnt need to be spicy, as the sauces and everything were seasoned to perfection(Ive had it multiple times)...also, hands down, they have the BEST samosas Ive ever tried, and Ive tried maaaany different ones from restaurants all over the city. They are not dripping in oil and taste amazing, and the size of one? HUGE....I love it.

This is my go to place for Indian food. Good sized portions and a very good price considering how much food they give you. Excellent authentic naan bread for 2.25$.

Friendly service and well priced for a downtown touristy area. Delicious and good serving sizes.

Very tasty Indian food. I liked it. Awesome.

There are so many better Indian restaurants in the city! Search further. We had the butter chicken and the sagpaneer. None were tasty. The naan bread was really nice tho.

If you truly want to experience authentic Indian food, then this is the place. Divine food, a serene ambience, great service... What more could I ask for? 10.1/10 would visit again

Amazing customer service! The food was plentiful, colourful and delicious. Ill definitely be a returning customer.

This place you can smell the amazingness from the sidewalk. I wasnt even hungry and I just had to walk in. The guy that works here was super cool and the food was fantastic! Must try this place!!! Yum!

This place is my new favourite in Ottawa. Excellent service and I have never been disappointed. Lots of vegetarian options!

Its hard to know what to make of this little shop- its been around forever, but its not considered an Ottawa institution, and the food is good, but not incredible. It is a pretty faded spot with yellowed signs and small tables, but the food is quite good and for a decent price- I have always had my naan made fresh for me, and the staff is always courteous. If youre looking for ingredients for a homemade Indian dinner, you can also get your ingredients here. Its worth popping in to this place if youre in the market.

Awesome place the food is excellent and the staff is friendly I highly recommend the place

Lovely little place! The staff are always so friendly and very accommodating. Their vegetarian options are always fresh and tasty. I especially love their samosas and saag paneer. Service with a smile every time. :)

Took them over two hours to deliver my order. Gave them a second chance; they called back saying it would take about 2.5 hours to deliver because of car issues so decided to cancel it. After two phone calls asking them to cancel it so we dont get charge and nadda. Had to put a request in with Just Eat to make sure we arent charged. Not cool.

Next to no customer service. The Samosas were delicious but I ordered 2 masala chai that tasted like everything but masala chai.. it was like your regular cup of tea with 2 drops of milk. I was very disappointed.

Great food with awesome service. I love these types of family rum businesses.

Excellent lamb saag with naan and biryani!! Must visit for Indian food lovers!!

Been going here for years. This place has the best somosas Ive ever had! Amazing butterchicken and vegetable curry. Huge portions. Quality and quantity of food far exceeds the price.The staff are very welcoming and go out of their way to make our experience enjoyable. A true gem in Ottawa highly recommend it.

Delicious food, big servings and great prices!! Will definitely come back.

Located at the heart of historical Byward Market, this cafe offers a variety of delicious and cheap meals. thats why its one of my regular venues for quick and inexpensive Indian food. and dont forget to have a naan, the best in town :) Highly recommended.

Nice place 👍. I got the butter chicken with naan. Great dish!

Great little gem in the byward market. Lovely atmosphere and staff :) amazing veggie samosas!!

Very tasty beef curry and great service. I highly recommend.

Hated the food! Awful! My parents and I could barely eat it. We were there on a Saturday at lunch time and I felt they served us leftovers from the day before. NOT the place to go for Indian food!!! They arent Indian!

Really nice and friendly staff. Great food for a good price.

Their food is always wholesome and delicious. Most recently, I ordered a whole whack of samosas and onion bhajis for a party: they were made the same day, were so fresh, and were a total hit with everyone.

Good food but small restaurant

Tasteless food, wastage of money and time

Aboslutely disgusting food. You can tell it was frozen before being served. Still made me pay even tho I did not eat my watery butter chicken, did not offer me anything else.Avoid at all cost.

Want flavour? They got it! So delicious. Got a platter with chicken curry and sag paneer with a mango lassi. Got a second mango lassi for walking around town. Yum! A little slow as it was probably just the owner, but that’s what happens when they have a good product.

The worst food i have ever tasted in my entire life. God bless those who eat food here. This is my suggestion to all. Please dont waste your money here. This place give a bad name to Indian food

Friendly staff and great food!a must

Great place to eat in the bayward market. Will definitely be back.

Great service, cheap prices. tasty curries.

I was looking for something spicy for my cough so I tried their soup and their butter chicken but both lacked flavour and werent spicy. It was one of the worst Indian foods I have tried in Ottawa. Too bland.