Awadh India Restaurant

4.6 ( 1204 reviews )

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2584 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, United States

+1 614-914-8884

Awadh India Restaurant, located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the standout establishments for Indian cuisine in the city. The reviews consistently highlight the restaurant's authentic flavors and welcoming atmosphere. Dan Williams praises the establishment, noting, “full marks” for the phenomenal food, exceptional service, and delightful ambiance that heightens the dining experience.

Many guests rave about the menu, with Maria Schifano recommending the tantalizing lamb house special and garlic naan. Ryan Davis, who has tried numerous Indian restaurants, places Awadh in his top tier, emphasizing that each dish, from lamb curry to appetizers, offers brilliant flavors that make every penny spent worth it.

Anthony Woodard’s experience reflects the restaurant's quality with spacious seating and attentive service, while Tara Bebinger appreciates the dairy-free options and the creamy, spiced chicken tikka masala. Awadh India Restaurant not only serves delicious dishes but also creates an inviting environment perfect for both intimate dinners and casual outings. If you’re in Columbus, make sure to indulge your palate at this hidden gem.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
- Identifies as veteran-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Has great tea selection
- Good for watching sport
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Has all you can eat
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves halal food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside

Dan Williams

Jun 29,2025

Me and my wife just tried this place recently and legitimately one of the best Indian restaurants in the city, our server was amazing, the food was amazing and my drink was amazing. The scent of the kitchen really makes you anticipate the joy to come, and loved the ambiance. Full marks from me

Maria Schifano

Jun 2,2025

Excellent Indian food. Delicious lamb house special, chicken coriander soup and garlic naan. We will be going back soon. We would highly recommend Awadh Indian restaurant on Bethel road in Columbus, Ohio!

Ryan Davis

May 31,2025

Where to even start here, is the big question. I could wax poetic for an hour on how wonderful the experience I had here today was. To keep it brief, I've eaten at well over fifty Indian restaurants in my life. Some great, and some not so great. This is taking one of the top two spots for me. And the only other place that I thought was as good went out of business during COVID. So yea, the food is phenomenal. I tried two different curries, two different naans, and an appetizer. Everything was brilliant. The service was great. I spent 45 before tip for lamb curry, garlic naan, half the appetizer, and a very good berry cocktail. Honestly, worth every penny. Cannot say enough good things about this lovely little place. Eat here. Eat here often and eat here lots. :-) Edit: Came back the other day for lunch with a friend. It's still amazing. Can't speak enough on how good the food is here.

Anthony Woodard

May 29,2025

I was visiting Columbus from Atlanta and I had a taste for authentic Indian Food. Awadh was highly rated on Yelp, so I decided to give it a try. The restaurant was clean, spacious, and open. Service was attentive and welcoming. I orders the Lamb & Coriander Soup, Cheese Naan, and Lamb Korma - House Special. It was a lot of food, and I didn’t leave one spec on the plate. Needless to say I was pleased with that taste and portion size. I asked for the Lamb Korma spicy, and they delivered on the heat. It was spicy, but not to the point where I couldn’t enjoy it. The Korma was creamy and the lamb was very tender and flavorful. The naan was served hot and filled with melted cheese. The soup was also very good and filled with nice chunks of lamb. Overall it was a pleasurable dining experience and I highly recommend you check it out.

Tara Bebinger

May 7,2025

The food here tasted very authentic. I loved that they had dairy free options. I opted for the dairy free chicken tikka masala. One order of naan is definitely shareable. Service was incredible. They go above and beyond here.

Aleyha Hackett

Apr 7,2025

I come here once a year when I dogsit in Columbus, and both times I visited it was delicious. The butter chicken, chicken biryani, chicken vindaloo, and garlic Naan are fantastic, and I love the masala and the mango lassi. The kulfi was great as well! I would and have recommended this restaurant to many. The service is very polite and helpful. Excited to go again.

Jodi (Accidental Country Folk)

Mar 21,2025

We stopped here before a concert and it was such a great experience. Having lived in India myself, I had a great time chatting with the owner — who shared about his sugar her grew and cardamom pods. Our waiter made me a special cup of chai and we had a delicious meal!! Thanks so much!!

Tim Bebinger

Mar 12,2025

Food was very flavorful! I usually get Tikka masala or saag but went a different route. I got a dish with peppers and onions with chicken, it was Chicken Malai I believe. It was so good. Wife got Tikka masala and it was great. Cheese Naan was good. Great food.

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