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Masala Art DC (Tenleytown), Washington, DC

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4.9
4.9
1148 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
'Too much is so good, you can't stop eating it. The tandoor-baked breads are not mere swabs for sauce but could be eaten, and enjoyed, on their own; the naan with cilantro and rock salt is terrific, as is the kulcha richly stuffed with minced lamb. Masala Art offers combinations you don't see often around here, but even its more familiar dishes can be revelations. Consider its samosas. They're flakier than a lot of the competition, and their filling of peas, potatoes and sweet raisins tastes fresher, too. A burst of cardamom in every bite helps. In the same vein, soft logs of minced lamb pulse with heat from jalapeno peppers, a shock offset with breezy mint. Pureed spinach is a vibrant green, flecked with corn and rich with garlic...' - WashingtonPost.com

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What 1,148 people are saying

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Healthy

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

  • District of Columbia

    Healthy

Review summary

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Masala Art DC in Tenleytown is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "outstanding cuisine" and "very friendly neighborhood restaurant" feel. It offers a diverse menu with unique dishes like lamb tacos and goat curry. The ambiance is charming and quiet, with attentive service and great vegetarian options.

1,148 Reviews
  1. Ingrid

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Indian food in the city, food and service are always phenomenal

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  2. jan VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Masala Art is a treasure -- lovely quiet dining room, broad distinctive menu, good service and blessedly quiet, so one can actually carry on a conversation. Also good value for excellent and beautifully presented cuisine. An affordable joy!

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  3. Al VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful, little gem that serves hot, fresh and delicious Indian cuisine at a very good value. An in assuming, comfortable and quaint… Perfect for date night, casual meet up with friends or even a business dinner. 

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  4. Dona

    Washington DC23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy going ther and having their good food. Great neighborhood restaurant.

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  5. sam

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit and the experience did not disappoint. Since it was VAlentines there was a decent crowd. The wait for seating was longer than expected but once seated, appetizers, wine and main course were spot on. For wine, we had a bottle of mosel Riesling wine from Germany. Nice. We had garlic and plan nan. Awesome. For appetizers we had Dabeli - where have I been!? Had 2 orders of Dahl Poori - the sweet, sour and yogurt mix was quite refreshing and flavorful. For the main we had chicken Saagwala and chicken Chettinad! Put it this way, Das Masala is now my favorite spot. I really appreciated the attentiveness of the staff and the owner checking in on us at the end is the meal. Lastly, each guest seemed to be enjoying the meal and conversation. Not at all rushed. 10 stars!!

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  6. Cody

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The dinner felt understaffed and we had to wait very long for service and food.

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  7. Rohan

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here with my girlfriend for Valentine’s Day. It was naturally very busy but the service did not suffer at all. The food and staff were both excellent and friendly. I can’t wait to come back to try more of their menu.

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  8. David

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely neighborhood restaurant with very good service, welcoming ambience and atmosphere. The Indian dishes are so tasty and delicately prepared. Highly recommend!

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  9. Patricia

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son had recommended Masala Art DC so we decided to go. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambiance was perfect. Everyone was very friendly and I most definitely will return soon.

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  10. Rafael VIP

    Washington DC48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We live in the neighborhood, so Masala is one of our regular go-to places. As usual, the food was excellent and the service was attentive.

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FAQs

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 362-4441.

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) is rated 4.9 stars by 1148 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
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4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

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    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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