Best Indian Restaurants in Carroll Gardens

Excellent Indian food-- some dishes less traditional than at other NYC restaurants, but not contrived. Welcoming service and pleasant ambiance.

I first dined at Tamarind in 2000 or 2001, pre 9/11. They were at a different location then--smaller but also wonderful. This time at the Tamarind I was delighted by the same levels of hospitality and care, and I was impressed by the excellent staff who waited on each table. The food is spectacular! Try as many of the dishes as you can. I went for the tasting menu. The scallops were simply outstanding, as was the cauliflower. The lemon rice with all the fixings, and the desserts--the kulfi was out of this world --made for a perfect meal. Wonderful wonderful wonderful!

Simply put, the food and service were amazing. In my party we had the chicken and vegetable samosas, shrimp curry, garlic and onion naan, and lamb. Everything was bursting with flavor and the sauces that came with the dishes were delicious. The portions will fill you; we even had leftovers. Our water glasses were never empty. The servers were attentive without being a nuisance. The restaurant, including the bathroom, was clean and well kept. This was the best Indian food I've had in a while and I will definitely be returning.

Most of the food was really great, especially liked the Pani Puri, Dal, & lamb shank. Be warned though that there’s a 3% fee for credit card use and an automatic 20% gratuity for parties of 5 or more.

Basic interior, with cafe style furniture and seating but the food was surprisingly good!