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Masala Art DC (Tenleytown), Washington, DC

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4.7
4.7
1135 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
'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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (202) 362-4441
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Tenleytown
  • Cross Street
    Albemarle Street NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 1,135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Masala Art DC in Tenleytown boasts "amazing food" that leaves diners eager to return. The restaurant is praised for its "excellent, thoughtful food," with standout dishes like naan and saffron cashew chicken. Known for its "great service" and warm ambience, it's a favorite for "typical Indian food at a reasonable price."

1,135 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marsala art was amazing. The food and the customer service was on point. The owner made food suggestions and everything was delicious!

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  2. Rahul

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Indian in DC area. Amazing food and the paneer/chicken makhan masala is to die for.

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  3. Larry

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's one of my favorite places. Highly recommended!

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  4. Judy

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great typical Indian food at a reasonable price. Don’t miss the bel photo appetizer or the rock salt cilantro naaan. Mediocre wine. Stick with beer - better with Indian food anyway

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  5. barlap

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 25 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, thoughtful food, a little too light on heat.

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  6. Khalid

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food. Naan and saffron cashew chicken is the best

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  7. SherryB

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent. Service is not what it used to be, but that's the case in many restaurants these days.

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  8. Dupontcir

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 8 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been dining at Masala Art for years and have never had a bad meal.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a foodie and as someone who loves Indian food, I got to say this is one terrific restaurant and I will definitely go back. I grew up in northern India and like most Indians my favorite cuisine is Indian. The ambience is nice and so is Atul, but really the food is absolutely amazing!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. BhavnaL

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Looking forward to returning soon.

    1 person found this helpful

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 4.7 stars by 1135 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 5 times today

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Google Map for Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Albemarle Street NW
  • Area
    Tenleytown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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