The 7 Best Indian Restaurants in Windsor, Ontario (2026)

Ten years ago, finding a great dosa in Windsor took detective work. Today you can find one at midnight on University Avenue. Windsor's Indian food scene has grown fast, helped by a wave of international students and new Canadians who wanted the food they grew up with, and opened restaurants to make it.

The result is a city where you can get Hyderabadi biryani, Pakistani nihari, South Indian idli and a very serious butter chicken, often on the same street. Here are our seven favourites for 2026.

1. India Paradise

Best for: butter chicken, biryani and a bit of everything

Where: 1459 Ottawa St

India Paradise is a homestyle Indian restaurant on Ottawa Street with a huge menu: North Indian curries, biryani, dosa, and Indo-Chinese dishes for the friend who always orders chilli chicken. It's halal, has plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, and is one of the best-reviewed Indian restaurants in the city.

What to order: butter chicken, a chicken biryani and garlic naan.

2. Athidhi Indian Restaurant & Bar

Best for: dosa, South Indian dishes and late nights

Where: 2085 University Ave W, near the University of Windsor

Athidhi is a favourite with students and anyone who knows their idli from their vada. The menu leans South Indian, with crispy dosas and Andhra-style dishes, plus big biryanis. It also stays open until 1 or 2 am, which makes it one of the city's best late-night meals.

What to order: ghee masala dosa, idli vada sambar, or the Athidhi special chicken biryani.

3. Biryani & Grill

Best for: charcoal-grilled meats and weekend breakfast

Where: 325 Wyandotte St W, downtown

Biryani & Grill does Pakistani and Indian food with a focus on the charcoal grill. The real secret is weekend breakfast: halwa puri and nihari, a slow-cooked beef stew that's worth setting an alarm for.

What to order: a mixed grill, biryani, or halwa puri on a weekend morning.

4. Eastern Flavours

Best for: big groups and big portions

Where: 4072 Walker Rd

Eastern Flavours serves Pakistani, Indian and Arabic food, and has a banquet hall for celebrations. Portions are generous and prices are fair, so it's a good choice when you're feeding a crowd or simply very hungry.

What to order: the mixed grill platter with fresh naan.

5. India Palace

Best for: a long-running Ottawa Street classic

Where: 1167 Ottawa St

India Palace has been feeding Windsor curry lovers on Ottawa Street for years. It's a dependable, comfortable spot for the classics, with catering for big events.

What to order: chicken tikka masala, vegetable samosas, mutton madras, and gulab jamun for dessert.

6. Tandoori Taste of India

Best for: takeout in the east end

Where: 9733 Tecumseh Rd E

A budget-friendly east-end takeout spot that has been around since 2013. You can choose your spice level from mild to properly hot. Order ahead on Friday nights, because everyone else has the same idea.

What to order: butter chicken or a lamb curry, with naan.

7. India 47 Restaurant + Bar (Tecumseh)

Best for: an upscale night out

Where: 1640 Lesperance Rd, Tecumseh, just east of Windsor

India 47 is the dressier option, with a proper dining room, a bar and a patio. It focuses on North Indian dishes and has vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Worth the short drive for a date night or a celebration.

What to order: goat curry or shrimp dopiaza.

A quick guide to ordering

• New to Indian food? Start with butter chicken, chicken tikka masala or a korma. They're rich and mild.
• Like heat? Try a vindaloo or a madras. Ask for it "Indian hot" only if you mean it.
• Vegetarian? Paneer dishes, chana masala, dal makhani and dosas are all excellent.
• Biryani is a full meal of spiced rice and meat or vegetables. One order often feeds two.
• Naan or rice? Both. This isn't a time for restraint.

How we picked

We looked at Indian and Pakistani restaurants across Windsor and nearby Tecumseh, checked that each one is open in October 2026, and weighed review ratings across several platforms, local coverage, menus and value. We aimed for a spread of regional styles, neighbourhoods and budgets. No restaurant paid to be included. Got a favourite we missed? Tell us.