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Indique
Indique is coined by combining India and the unique. The two-story courtyard is bordered by carved white marble railings. Bold colors and rich fabric lend a refined yet casual ambience to the inviting space. Stark white stylish tableware works as the canvas for the artful creations of the kitchen. Appearances and flavors are given equal attention and both excel. Appetizers, named First Tastes draw on traditional Indian favorites and contemporary innovations like tapas or meze and served on small plates. Tandoor specialties shine here with rare coastal seafood and regional dishes from the south of India. Attentive service complements the sophisticated kitchen. **For parties larger than 4 people, please book through the restaurant website; www.indique.com **
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112 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 112 reviews
5 stars
(38)
4 stars
(51)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(65)
- fit for foodies(48)
- romantic(26)
- special occasion(25)
- good for groups(14)
- great for lunch(9)
Indique Reviews List
Review 1 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Indian food for a good price
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been coming to Indique for years and they are always good. Their menu doesn't change much but you can always find something delicious. I recommend the Vegetable Samosas and anything on their tandoori oven section. My one complaint is that this last time I went (5/2013) they seem to have changed the makeup of their Daal. Before it was a delicious mix of brown lentils and spices but they have changed to a thinner mix of yellow lentils that is not nearly as tasty.
With that small complaint, it is not enough to downgrade them. I will be back again soon."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Charming and fine Indian
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/21/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Visited based on recommendations of strangers. Menu is quite extensive and took us some some to pick out exactly what we wanted to try. We both stuck with vegetarian (quite easy) and items we had had elsewhere. The uthappan and dosas were much more delicate than I've had elsewhere and the biryani huge and well spiced without the blunt hot. A good range of chutneys from mild to hot to try. Go hungry as we took home two leftover meals from our appetizer/entree combo. As mentioned elsewhere, service is not as attentive as some would, but given my company, I wasn't in a hurry to be interrupted or rushed."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Indique
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
manager did the right thing
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Ordered lamb - it was awful - could not eat it - waitress saw that dish was uneaten - said she would tell the manager...manager came over - agreed it was not good - did not charge for it"
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 4 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty Indian dishes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This proved a good spot for dinner on a Monday evening after seeing "Iron Man 3" at the Uptown Cinema. We liked everything we tried and my girl friend even got a serving of the vegetarian appetizer I got to take home."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 5 for Indique
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Average
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This used to be a first-class Indian restaurant, but it has dropped a notch or two. The food was good, but not great. The decor has gotten shabby, particularly upstairs. I ordered tandoori salmon; the salmon was adequate but dry. We did have very good vegetable samosas as an appetizer. It remains relatively inexpensive, however, so it's still a pretty good value."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 6 for Indique
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved it! Great menu, authentic food, attentive staff. We will be going back."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Indique
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I'm a fan of Indian food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I'm a fan of Indian food. The food and ambiance is great for catching up with people."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 8 for Indique
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yes!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Probably the best Indian cuisine in DC. Highly recommend!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was amazing - so
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was amazing - so good that I returned the next week to take another friend there so she could try it. The portions were more than adequate and extremely well-prepared and beautifully presented. Really, really enjoyed it. Both times."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 10 for Indique
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever been to. Everyone in our group loved their entrees and I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for flavorful, authentic Indian food!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Indique
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I've been an Indique fan,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been an Indique fan, but my visit last Friday was disappointing. The restaurant has expanded and was crowded. But the quality of food diminished. Salmon sliders dry as a bone; mussels unappetizing looking and again overcooked. I sent them back,was not interested in anything else and did not ask that thy be taken off my bill. I just asked for an order of Paratha to have something to eat. It never arrived.
I'd think three times before going back"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
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Review 12 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food excellent; service a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food excellent; service a bit slow."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Indique
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The shadow of what it used to be
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I used to like this place a lot but had not gone back in a while and was terribly disappointed. We waited for a long time while the restaurant was almost empty, only to get disappointing food that was barely warm. Even after telling the waiter and the manager that our food was barely warm, it came back to our table the same temperature! I am not going back."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2005
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Review 14 for Indique
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The beer was not as cold as
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The beer was not as cold as it should be
The appetizers were good.
The entrees were fair to poor."
The appetizers were good.
The entrees were fair to poor."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Indique
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It never gets old...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always enjoyable, always great food and service. With so many Indian restaurnats to choose from, the fact that we drive past several to return to Indique once or twice a month is proof that its our favorite! Having a personal history with authentic and traditional indian dishes from my chidhood in Bombay, I always rely on the attention to the flavors and the presentation of the food and it never gets old."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I'm an indian food snob, and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I'm an indian food snob, and this place was fantastic. I'm currently enjoying my leftovers!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was a little slow(didn't
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was a little slow(didn't receive the bread till the main courses arrived) but overall a good experience, will be back. Been several times and love the pre-theater menu."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was fantastic from
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was fantastic from start to finish. Our waitress wasn't terribly helpful, however, which was disappointing. We asked her for her opinion on two dishes we were considering and she told us which one was healthier. It was off-putting because we weren't interested in what had less fat but which she thought was a better dish. I have never a had a waiter/waitress respond that way and that sort of response has the potential to make diners feel self conscious when they should be enjoying the wonderful food."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great little bar. Chris the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great little bar. Chris the bartender is terrific!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Indique
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
AMAZING FOOD!!! AMAZING SERVICE!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"AMAZING FOOD!!! AMAZING SERVICE!!! I will definitely be back and would recommend Indique to a friend."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I will start with, I recommend
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I will start with, I recommend this restaurant for anyone who enjoys great service, descent food and a wonderful ambiance. Cleveland Park is a lovely DC neighbourhood and at night the lights and surrounding restaurant district makes it a very romantic location for a married couple's date night. If you haven't been to Indique, you should go."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 22 for Indique
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Average in all respects.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Average in all respects. Had to wait over an hour for our food to arrive."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
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Review 23 for Indique
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lived in Cleveland Park for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lived in Cleveland Park for years, but this was our first time. Will certainly be returning"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Indique
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Indique never fails to satisfy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Indique never fails to satisfy my need for tasty, traditional, affordable Indian food. A personal favorite, last night's dinner was it's usual success. I went with a friend and we we each had the pre-theatre option....While it was a great deal of food, we each polished off our selections and left satisfied, full and once again pleased with the restaurant. I am a huge fan and highly recommend this great neighborhood gem."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2005
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Review 25 for Indique
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good Food, but I will not return!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"While the food was fine and the service was fine...the waitress chose not to return the $9.00 + change that was due back from the cash I paid for the meal. Given that I'd intended to add to the change - she did herself a disservice. Given that she had NO right to determine the amount of tip, if any, that I would choose to leave - and in effect made a decision about my money without my input -she did the restaurant a disserve, as I will not return. This is a small, lovely, quiet restaurant - it was not crowded at all - the wait staff was not busy at all..."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed Indique very much.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed Indique very much. Husband is Indian and really enjoyed the food. The Naan was so fresh, warm, and scrumptious! Next time I want to try the Biryani - always looking for a good Biryani."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 27 for Indique
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I was very impressed with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was very impressed with their Valentine's Day Menu and of the service overall. Wait staff was extremely friendly and made a dinner into an experience. I will definitely go back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 28 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was good but I remember
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was good but I remember it being better about ten years ago."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent vs Spotty
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"i have been to Indique quite a few times. The food is always good, and service is always spotty. I keep coming back for the food!!!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great neighborhood restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service, delicious food, great prices. The Fish Curry is particularly fantastic. The service is great - wait staff is nice and is willing to explain anything and to make recommendations."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Indique
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is a great Indian restaurant. The food quality and presentation was amazing, it is the prices are very good. It is vegetarian and vegan friendly, with a lot of options! I will definitely be going back. The service was excellent as well."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Im not a big Indian food lover
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Im not a big Indian food lover but my friend is and we were celebrating her engagement. The food was delicious! The servers were also very friendly. Would definately go again"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 33 for Indique
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food at Indique was just
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food at Indique was just okay. For Indian fair, it was pretty underseasoned and lacked flavor. I am surprised that this restaurant has been included in the Washingtonian's dining guide, because it sorely lacked any pizazz or greatness. The staff was very attentive and responsive, so that was nice considering the food wasn't great."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2008
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Review 34 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was good and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was good and the setting, warm and relaxing. Perfect after spending and hour and a half walking around outside at Zoo Lights. We were with another couple and were able to talk easily. Service was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant was super convenient to the Metro -- the transportation of choice for both couples. Very nice."
Dined on 01/01/2013
2011
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Review 35 for Indique
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved my first trip to Indique.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved my first trip to Indique. The food was so flavorful, and neatly presented. Cannot wait to come back and try another dish!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Indique
Based on the average of (77) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate