Best Group Dining Gatherings Indian Restaurants in Upper West Side (Central)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Mughlai Indian Cuisine
Refined North Indian flavors with reliable, sit-down comfort.
Notable Picks
8.2
Mughlai Indian Cuisine brings a slightly polished, neighborhood-splurge take on North Indian cooking to Columbus Avenue, with curries, biryanis, and tandoori dishes that draw strong praise for depth of flavor. Diners rely on it for sit-down dinners and well-packaged delivery when they want butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and Mughlai-style chicken curry done with care.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala, Mughlai Chicken Curry, Lamb Biryani
What Makes it Special: Refined North Indian flavors with reliable, sit-down comfort.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A newer, dinner-leaning Indian restaurant that puts extra polish into richer curries and special-occasion proteins while still working for neighborhood takeout. The smart order is one standout seafood or regional dish plus a restrained, classic curry for comparison.
Must-Try Dishes:
Goan fish curry, Paneer makhani, Lobster masala
What Makes it Special: A newer UWS Indian room that leans into polished regional dishes and seafood.
#3
Swagat
7.8
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Swagat is a compact Upper West Side standby where a long-running menu of tandoori platters, curries, and lunch specials anchors both dine-in and delivery routines. Reviews highlight dependable flavors, friendly staff, and a space that feels snug and lively once the evening rush hits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Mixed Grill
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Indian staple balancing sit-down meals and steady takeout.