While there aren’t many places to enjoy authentic Indian food in Rhode Island, the Indian restaurants we do have are top notch. And if you’ve ever been to India Restaurant in Providence, you already know it probably tops them all. Not only does this place boast Bollywood films and belly dancers at night, they offer an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (and a weekend brunch buffet) that will blow your mind.

India Restaurant opened in Providence over 20 years ago, but the space – as well as the menu – has since been renovated.

India Restaurant Facebook They now offer an elegant interior, a garden bar and patio for summertime dining, and fresh new cuisine.

India has one of the oldest continuous civilizations in human history, and it also has the largest democracy.

India Restaurant Facebook Needless to say, the cuisine is quite diverse, and the team here is very progressive with its dishes. Being in the United States offers them a lot of creativity since they can find ingredients not commonly found in India.

If you’re new to Indian food or you’re not sure what you like (or you simply like everything), you should come during the week for the lunch buffet.

India Restaurant Facebook It’s served from Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. - 3 pm. and costs a mere $10.95 for an all-you-can-eat experience.

The lunch buffet includes healthy classics like kale salad, lentil soup, and tikka masala, plus delicious naan that is baked to order and specialty dishes.

India Restaurant Facebook On weekends, the $15.95 brunch buffet offers similar items, with a bit more variety and plenty of freshly cut fruit.

For a more traditional experience, come for a sit-down dinner service and order your favorites.

India Restaurant Facebook You just might see a belly dancer shimmy by or watch a Bollywood classic while you dine.

There’s never a bad time to have a meal at India Restaurant, but winter feels especially cozy.

India Restaurant Facebook The dining room has a charming little fireplace, and sitting near it feels almost like dining in someone’s home.

India Restaurant is open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch (and weekend brunch).

India Restaurant Facebook They close at 10 p.m. most nights, but on Friday and Saturday, they’re open until 11 p.m.

Even if you don’t think you like Indian food, you might change your mind once you try this delicious and flavorful buffet.

India Restaurant Facebook

They now offer an elegant interior, a garden bar and patio for summertime dining, and fresh new cuisine.

Needless to say, the cuisine is quite diverse, and the team here is very progressive with its dishes. Being in the United States offers them a lot of creativity since they can find ingredients not commonly found in India.

It’s served from Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. - 3 pm. and costs a mere $10.95 for an all-you-can-eat experience.

On weekends, the $15.95 brunch buffet offers similar items, with a bit more variety and plenty of freshly cut fruit.

You just might see a belly dancer shimmy by or watch a Bollywood classic while you dine.

The dining room has a charming little fireplace, and sitting near it feels almost like dining in someone’s home.

They close at 10 p.m. most nights, but on Friday and Saturday, they’re open until 11 p.m.

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Address: 1060 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906, USA