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Ajanta Restaurant, Berkeley, CA

Ajanta Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1118 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Ajanta features regional dishes from all over India, offered through a menu that changes every month. We feature organic chicken and vegetables. When possible, we use local and sustainable products. All seafood is sustainable, obtained from Monterey Fish Market. All meats are hormone- and antibiotic-free.

Ajanta has been voted best Indian restaurant in the entire San Francisco Bay Area by Zagat Guide from 2009-2014. We were also voted best Indian restaurant in the Bay Area A-List contest from 2009-2011 and 2013. In addition, we have received top reviews in several publications, including the East Bay Express, Diablo Magazine, and the Contra Costa Times. We are also included in Michelin Guide.

Our elegant dining hall features art inspired from the famous Ajanta caves in India.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 526-4373
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dhruva Thapa
  • Neighbourhood
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    The Alameda
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ajanta Restaurant delights with "exceptional food" and "charming service." Guests rave about dishes like chicken korma, lamb gohst, and tandori scallops. With a beautifully quiet ambience and attentive staff, this neighborhood gem offers "the best Indian food" around. Perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, Ajanta promises a "wonderful dining experience."

1,118 Reviews
  1. Sue

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The full dinner is a nice option. Loved the eggplant and the chutneys were great. Good reliable place for quality Indian food.

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  2. Deb

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food, charming service. Highly recommend the saag paneer and chicken pistachio korma. My wife said the tandori scallops were amazing.

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  3. Carol

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Indian food we have ever eaten, hands down. My hubby is a food snob, hyper critical, never satusfied. Well, we went for dinner ( reservations made , thankfully) and had to go back for lunch! The tandori foods were fabulous, lamb , salmon, chicken, and shrimp. Loved the mango chutney, cashew naan (wow) , portabello mushroom appetizer (amazing), brown rice ( spiced with clove and cinnamon) , cardamom ice cream ( so unique) and the wonderfully patient and kind staff ( Nepalese servers and Indian chefs). Everything was off the charts! We were the last to leave both times so of course we had to leave a 100% tip! We will become regulars whenever in town! Job well done, Ajanta!

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  4. Tammera

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great value for lunch. Quick and easy. Family feel restaurant.

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  5. Tony

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliably delicious food, well-priced wines, good value.

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  6. Roger

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasting meal is the way to go. Very attentive staff and beautiful environment.

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  7. Holly

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had excellent high-class Indian food in a remarkably quiet environment, with attentive but not obtrusive servers and staff. The menu includes a number of gluten-free dishes. We'll be back!

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  8. Nitin

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience. All the foods were super tasteful and had some real sense of Indian food. Chicken Pakora, Lamb Chop, Chicken Chaat, Chicken Wings, And none other than Pinot Noir Wine. All of them are so fresh and organic. Even wine is fresh and smooth. They have well maintained wine stocks you can see from your table. Overall a great experience with my wife and my infant son.

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  9. Elaine

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us went and each had something different. We all loved our meals

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  10. jeff

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Indian food in the area. Great service. Pretty decor.

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FAQs

Ajanta Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Ajanta Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 526-4373.

Ajanta Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1118 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ajanta Restaurant

1888 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Alameda
  • Neighbourhood
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dhruva Thapa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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