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.
Amenities and More
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
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Reviews For Awadh India Restaurant
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.
Reviews For Awadh India Restaurant