What is the best Indian in Charlottesville?

Kanak Indian Kitchen. Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 for Indian, voted by readers; Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for Indian, voted by readers. Milan Indian Restaurant and Maharaja Fine Indian Cuisine come next.

How many Indian restaurants are in Charlottesville?

8 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026: Currylicious - Himalayan Kitchen, Himalayan Fusion, Kanak Indian Kitchen, Maharaja, Maharaja Fine Indian Cuisine, Milan Indian Restaurant, Mint Kitchen and Taste Of India. Within a half-hour drive there are 2 more, in Waynesboro.

Where can I order Indian online in Charlottesville?

3 have online ordering on their own websites: Himalayan Fusion, Maharaja and Maharaja Fine Indian Cuisine.

The best Indian in Charlottesville

Kanak Indian Kitchen leads our ranking for Indian in Charlottesville. Readers voted it first in Best of C-VILLE in 2025. Milan Indian Restaurant and Maharaja Fine Indian Cuisine come next.

1Kanak Indian KitchenReaders' choice, 2025
2Milan Indian RestaurantReaders' choice, 2026
3Maharaja Fine Indian CuisineReaders' top three, 2025, 2026

8 Indian restaurants are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 5 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Edited by Lauren Critzer. Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

The top 5

How we rank

1Kanak Indian Kitchen

Indian restaurant · Charlottesville

Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 for Indian, voted by readers [1]
Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for Indian, voted by readers [2]

“Kanak means 'wheat' or 'gold,' and our aim is to make it a shining example of traditional Indian cuisine in and around Charlottesville.”

Where: 385 Merchant Walk Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Today: Open now until 9:30 PM
Has: Vegan options · Full bar · Takeout · Catering
Phone: (434) 328-2775

All hours

Mon	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Tue	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Wed	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Thu	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Fri	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Sat	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Sun	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM

Get directions Call Menu Website

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2Milan Indian Restaurant

Indian restaurant · Charlottesville

Won Best of C-VILLE 2026 for Indian, voted by readers [2]
Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2025 for Indian, voted by readers [1]

“Indian cuisine in Charlottesville since 2003 — fresh spices, house-made chutneys, and warm hospitality.”

Where: 1817 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Today: Open now until 9:30 PM
Has: Catering · Takeout · Reservations
Phone: (434) 984-2828

All hours

Mon	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Tue	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Wed	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Thu	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Fri	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Sat	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Sun	11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM

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Photo: maharaja-indian-restaurant.com
3Maharaja Fine Indian Cuisine
Indian restaurant · Charlottesville
- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for Indian, voted by readers [2]
“Eating is a time of building community and family.”
Where
139 Zan Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901-2858
Has
Catering
Phone
(434) 322-0427
Order online Directions Call Menu Website
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4Mint Kitchen
Indian restaurant · Charlottesville
- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for Indian, voted by readers [2]
Where
221 Carlton Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
On the menu
Butter Chicken $15 · Masala Dosa $9 · Chai (chai tea) $3 · Mango Lassi (12oz) $4
Phone
(434) 229-6121
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5Royal India Palace
Indian restaurant · Waynesboro
- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 for Indian, voted by readers [1]
“Step into Royal India Palace and experience the rich flavors and warm hospitality of India right in the heart of Waynesboro.”
Where
309 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Today
Closed today
Has
Full bar · Takeout · Delivery · Private dining · Catering
Phone
(540) 221-4292
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 PM to 9:30 PM
Tue Closed
Wed Closed
Thu Closed
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Get directions Call Website
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Mon	11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4 PM to 9:30 PM
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

More Indian in Charlottesville

4 more · A to Z

Photo: himalayanfusion.com
Himalayan Fusion
Nepalese restaurant · Charlottesville
“Himalayan Fusion Restaurant brings together the authentic flavors of Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian cuisine rooted in the Himalayan range and thoughtfully prepared with care, balance, and soul.”
Where
520 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Has
Vegan options · Takeout · Delivery · Reservations · Catering
Phone
(434) 293-3120
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Maharaja
Indian restaurant · Charlottesville
“Eating is a time of building community and family.”
Where
29 Seminole Trl, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Has
Catering
Phone
(434) 973-1110
Order online Directions Call Menu Website
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Currylicious - Himalayan Kitchen946 Grady Ave stall i, Charlottesville
Directions (434) 202-2413
Taste Of India310 E Main St, Charlottesville
Directions (434) 984-9944 Website

Worth the drive

Within about half an hour of Charlottesville.

Taste of India

Indian restaurant · Waynesboro

“Taste of India welcomes you to taste our exotic flavors of authentic Indian cuisine, with a few delicacies from North and South India.”

Where: 109 Lew Dewitt Blvd E, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Today: Open now until 9:30 PM
On the menu: Chicken Tikka Masala $17.95 · Chicken Pakora $8.95 · Mango Lassi $4.95 · Gulab Jamun $6.95
Has: Catering · Takeout · Reservations
Phone: (540) 221-4126

All hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Wed	11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Thu	11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Fri	11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Sat	11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM
Sun	11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 PM to 9:30 PM

Order online Directions Call Menu Website

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How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Charlottesville’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

When our editor has eaten at these herself, her picks and notes appear at the top of this page.

Questions

What is the best Indian in Charlottesville?: Kanak Indian Kitchen. Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 for Indian, voted by readers; Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for Indian, voted by readers. Milan Indian Restaurant and Maharaja Fine Indian Cuisine come next.
How many Indian restaurants are in Charlottesville?: 8 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026: Currylicious - Himalayan Kitchen, Himalayan Fusion, Kanak Indian Kitchen, Maharaja, Maharaja Fine Indian Cuisine, Milan Indian Restaurant, Mint Kitchen and Taste Of India. Within a half-hour drive there are 2 more, in Waynesboro.
Where can I order Indian online in Charlottesville?: 3 have online ordering on their own websites: Himalayan Fusion, Maharaja and Maharaja Fine Indian Cuisine.