Indian Desire Owen Sound in Owen Sound

669 10th St W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3R8, Canada

★★★★★
(497 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
indiandesire.ca
Address
669 10th St W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3R8, Canada
Plus Code
H28V+JP Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Halal food Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
497 reviews

Most Mentioned

quantity (21) butter chicken (19) presentation (18) chef (12) garlic naan (11) roti (8) paneer butter masala (7) dal makhani (7) amritsari kulcha (6) dum aloo (5)
5 stars
393
4 stars
36
3 stars
13
2 stars
12
1 stars
43
★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Indian Desire! The name fits perfectly to what the restaurant serves! Me and a two other friends visited the restaurant today for lunch after our miserable drive test! We wanted some good and fresh food. That’s when we found the restaurant on google and it didn’t disappoint! Here’s what we ordered, Parmesan Chicken Tikka, Amritsari Kulche With Lassi and Channa, Chicken Changeze alongside Garlic Naan. Each and every dish was severed with beautiful plating skills and the dishes each on their own were near perfection 💯 It had been a while since we got such great Indian food. Compliments to the chef and the staff. 🙏🏼😁 Would highly recommend! If you are around the area 📍

★★★
October 5, 2024

Tried " Chana Bhatoora" and trust me it was terribly bad as it seems like made with oil free cooking process and tasted like a chewable rubber. Additionally, the portion of "Amritsari Kulcha" is very small although spicy but tasty. Garlic Naan, Malai chap and Sweet Lime Soda (Shikanji) were too good. In Malai kofta, Kofta was good but I wish they had made it with authentic cream based gravy and not with base of tomato.

★★★★★
September 14, 2024

"I had an incredible dining experience at Indian Desire Restaurant in Owen Sound. The staff was exceptionally courteous and attentive, making us feel warmly welcomed from the moment we walked in. The food was nothing short of outstanding, with each dish bursting with authentic flavors. The presentation was beautifully done, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Whether you're a fan of Indian cuisine or trying it for the first time, this place is a must-visit for its top-notch service and delicious food."

★★★★★
September 4, 2024

This is such a hidden gem that should not be missed! The food is absolutely stunning - high quality ingredients that are beautifully presented. The vegetable biriyani is so delicious along with their butter chicken and naan with zaatar. The service is lovely - we had Pratikshya serving us and she was very knowledgeable about the food and very easy to speak with. The chef as also very kind. We really hope their next location is out in the east of Toronto!

August 19, 2024

BUGS IN FOOD! (Honest review) The atmosphere appears clean and is the only respectable part of this restaurant. Butter chicken tasted off and left a chalky feel to the mouth. Garlic naan was thin and crispy; however, was COLD. Chicken vindaloo was good but half was taken away and not replaced because of the bugs in the rice. I left hungry. Plain rice had bugs cooked into it! We showed the waitress and she apologized. They charged full price, $5 for plain rice with bugs! You'd think of all things they'd take RICE off of the bill because it had BUGS in it and it's the cheapest food in the world. Nope. Full price (see photo).

★★★★★
August 14, 2024

One of the best Indian food I’ve ever had, def authentic but any general public would like it! Highly recommended, one of the best restaurants in town.

★★★★
July 25, 2024

The food at here is an absolute delight! Every bite is a flavor explosion. The beautiful presentation complements the incredible taste. The friendly service and cozy ambiance make it a perfect spot for lunch or dinner. So happy to have discovered this Indian restaurant in Owen Sound.

★★★★★
July 14, 2024

Beautiful representation of Indian cuisine! Great atmosphere and service. Food presentation is just impeccable. Glad to have this place close to us in Owen Sound. The lunch menu is a must try!!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

I can say one of the bestest restaurant. We had chickem momos and madras curry.. the best of all i had. Their service food everything was perfect. We came here in morning for chicken momos. Authentic momos with spicy sauce

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Absolutely delicious food & gorgeous presentation!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

This is a very clean and friendly establishment. Our waitress Pratikshya was extremely pleasant and helpful when it came to all of our questions and needs. I will definitely be coming back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Loved the food and also their hospitality. Prateeksha was really nice and friendly! Keep up the good work!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

This restaurant is a hidden gem! The food is really very good and is made with the freshest ingredients, and it truly makes a difference. Definitely worth a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Was not what I was expecting, it was much better! Ive never had a Samoa in a shovel before.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great quality

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Outstanding food. Service as well!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great lamb chops . Not so authentic galauti kababs.

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very expensive and not worth the taste. Would not recommend at all ! Food : 2/5

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The price they charge for quantity is not worth it to even try. Never coming back

November 22, 2024

We recently tried their food but not a good experience. They served very less quantity according to their price perspective. And the food was also very less satisfied. Id not recommend anyone visiting this place.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I just came here the first time and I ordered vegetarian dishes like momos, tangy manchurian, paneer butter masala, kofta. I literally liked it.

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

One star is even more ordered few items like momo manchurian, samosa chaat, paneer starter and all of them was worst, The serving quantity does not justify the prices Never coming back here

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Food was so delicious and served beautifully. I thought portion was small at first glance but between the naan and rice I was stuffed.

November 22, 2024

Except the atmosphere , rest everything is vulnerable

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Good food and fast service

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Yesterday visit this restaurant Hands down the best dining experience in town! The food was incredible Im so impressed with the quality and presentation of the dishes. Cant wait to come back!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This place had the best butter chicken I have had. I was very impressed with Pratikshya she made us feel welcome. I will come back here as often as time permits.à

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I had the Delhi style tandoori chicken, and It was one of the most delicious meals Ive ever consumed. This place deserves more hype and recognition. I was even welcomed with dry ice in a cup (with flower peddles in it) that flowed past my dinner to add to the complete experience. Ill be back guaranteed.

★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Food was good but service was really horrible. Server was not able to communicate in English properly so had bit problem in giving order

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Just had an amazing dinner here. The servers were super friendly and the food was great. I would definitely recommend their chicken curry with butter nan :) Kudos to the management and entire team for the excellent service! Keep this up Please share this with your serving team.

★★★★
October 22, 2024

Amazing ambience, Amazing food and friendly staff.you can try it out if you are on the way to tobermory.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Love, love, loved it. Food is delicious! Service impeccable! If you want great Indian food this is the place to go! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Just ordered a take out .. the food was excellent and the staff went above and beyond in ensuring we got everything we needed

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Delicious food and courteous, attentive staff. Definitely would recommend patronizing this restaurant.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The food was good .. paneer tikka was very soft and delicious .. ambience is great ..

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The food was delicious and the dining experience at Indian Desire was awesome. The presentation of the appetizer, taste and the service were top notch.

October 22, 2024

I could have given 0 but i can t. No doubt they make tasty food but when it comes to do some compromise they never do even the guy who was at front says he is the owner but he can t do anything he need to answer someone , even they never provide cutlery but they know very well to charge when you just enter the door ,i don t know they are charging much but customer building is not at par.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great food, terrific service, beautiful restaurant and you wont leave hungry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Wow, what an incredible dining experience! Indian Desire in Owen Sound exceeded my expectations in every way. From the spotless bathrooms to the authentic flavors of India, this restaurant truly stands out. The food was exceptional - each dish was a perfect balance of spices and flavors that transported me back to India. Its been a long time since Ive enjoyed Indian food this authentic in Canada. The portions were generous, and the service was attentive and friendly. Pratikshya the server in this restaurant was truly impressive. Indian Desire has earned a loyal customer in me. If youre craving genuine Indian cuisine, look no further. This hidden gem is a must-visit! *Highlights:* - Immaculate cleanliness, including bathrooms - Authentic Indian flavors and spices - Generous portion sizes - Friendly and attentive service *Recommended for:* Anyone seeking authentic Indian cuisine in Owen Sound. Will I return? Absolutely!

★★
October 22, 2024

take out biryani (veg, chicken & Lamb) we always enjoy food here this time biryanis very not good Food : 2/5

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Really nice food! Tried two appetizers and were amazing

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Absolutely loved the food, especially dhaba chicken, their kebabs and naans were exceptional. What a dining experience! Very kind and professional staff. We found this gem of a restaurant on our way from Owen Sound. We would definitely visit this restaurant again. Highly recommended! :)

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The food is absolutely delicious with so much flavor! Ill be a returning customer for sure.

October 22, 2024

Update: I have been to Indian Desire few times after that. I liked the food. Tried almost 5-6 items from there and liked all of them. This was the only bad experience I had. I ll delete this review since they improved. Good job Indian Desire Ordered chicken biriyani and chicken tikka. Total disappointment. Wondering if it is chicken biriyani or oil biriyani Chicken tikka was too salty too.

October 22, 2024

too much oil.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Wow Vegetarian options: wow Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Nice place...food was excellent..gulab jamun with icecream value for money. Palak chat and samosa chat were excellent Food

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Ordered a chicken malai tikka and dal makhni. chicken malai tikka looked and tasted like it was made on a frying pan and the chicken was really dry. there wasnt any trace of malai. The dal makhni wasnt great either.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Amazing service, Amazing food and presentation is top notch. One of the best indian restaurant I ever visited in whole Ontario

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

If youre looking for a memorable dining experience, this restaurant is a must-visit in Owen Sound, especially if youre traveling to or near Tobermory. From the moment we stepped in, we were impressed by the warm ambience and the exceptional hospitality of the staff. The food here the best weve had in Canada. As a family that enjoys vegetarian cuisine, we were delighted by the delicious options. The Bhindi Masala and Lasooni Palak were standout dishes perfectly cooked, flavorful, and served piping hot. The presentation of the food was also commendable, adding a touch of elegance to our meal. I m sure the non-veg options must be delicious too. What stood out even more was the thoughtfulness in their offerings. They have a dedicated kids menu, which made dining with little ones much more enjoyable. Overall, this place is a hidden gem and a must-visit if youre in the area. It offers not only great food but also a wonderful dining experience for families.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent food. Great selection. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Only suggestion is more descriptions of ingredients in each dish. Food

★★
September 22, 2024

Too loud and disturbing and they increased the volume of songs when people were already so loud. Food quantity is less than I even have seen for the price. No one took order of another customer who sat next to me and they left without having food. They refused my request of siting at a different table than what they were offering. Food tasted ok. If no other option is available around, you can visit it. Otherwise, not recommended.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Service was slow. Music too loud. Food tasted just fine. Not one of the best experiences.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing food and service Such friendly staff

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing food and great service! Ambience is superb!! Such great Indian food which is far away from GTA!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Luscious food and excellent service.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing food. Pleasant service. Recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Had dal makhni and paneer butter masala. The food is delicious. Corn kurkure is also must try. Super happy

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Absolute amazing service !!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Food was great and service is exceptional.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent Indian food and good service, love to stop by in future

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

This place is highly recommendable because of taste , presentation, clean atmosphere and the Manager *Naman* is also very friendly Indian Desire serves a wide range of classic Indian dishes, from aromatic curries to sizzling tandoori options. The butter chicken is a standout dish, with tender chicken in a creamy, rich sauce that perfectly balances spice and sweetness. For vegetarians, the palak paneer and dal makhani are highly recommended, offering deep flavors that stay true to traditional Indian cooking.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Food here is 4.5 stars ,I had Ragda Samosa and Punjabi Chana with rumali roti. Extra onions added to the Punjabi Chana was like cherry on the cake, I really liked it and they were generous to give it more. So In terms of food that I had, they are really good. Authentic Indian. Service is 2.5 stars and needs alot of improvement by training the staff better up to mark with Canadian standards ,as this is the only Indian restaurant in town( I guess) this restaurant is going to have a lot of local Canadian guests, so good service is where they can win hearts. Staff should remember they get tips if they provide good service. Tips are always a motivation for the servers to provide good service. I had conversation with the owner of restaurant about the service to which they took positively, so looking forward for the improvement. Atmosphere is 3 stars and is chaotic similar to an Indian restaurant in India( not much in hands of the staff/ owner as Indian guests are loud) which is okay if you looking for an indian touch, but sometimes people like me come for a fine dining experience which can be missing even if food is really good.

September 22, 2024

Worst place to be in. Rude service and behaviour

September 22, 2024

Food quality is nice but the thing is, after ordering food it took so long to get food and also they are not as much responsive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

One of the best Indian restaurant in owen sound. We came from long hiking trip and were looking for Indian masala tea. We stopped by Indian desire and also tried some appetizers. The taste was authentic, and spice level was really good. If you are looking for Indian restaurant, this is best for food. Thank you Indian desire for such a delicious meal

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The IP beer it set the mood!!! The food was a surprise one dish after another!!! I have been around Canada several times but I cannot remember a better Indian food!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Chutneys in the chat were very good.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Spectacular food, really good energy in the restaurant. I was up here in Owen Sound from the GTA and I Found the flavours and spices to be a higher standard than my neighborhood, fine dining Indian restaurant in the GTA

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Me and my group of 14including kids, tried this on our way back from Tobermory it was quite late and we were all starving we called up nearly an hour before closing time if they could accommodate as we are still an hour away, the restaurant owner was kind enough to say yes . Upon arrival we were so well received and they were very patient enough to fill us with an array of food. I still rem the taste of tandoori chicken the mild taste even was loved by my toddler.. the Parmesan malai tikka, the folded naan was so great.. the presentation was so amazing the rice was slightly needed a min or two to cook more but hey no complains I couldn t thank enough for their kindness and lovely gesture .. Must must try guys, if you are at this area. May god bless the owner with lot of good wealth.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Claps for PRATIKSHA!!!! She is a very talented and fantastic person Her service is too good Food is 101/100 Chicken Changezi must try. You guys remind me of the Indian Taste, which I forgot for the last 1 year. See you very soon, guys!!!! Love from Ottawa

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Went twice on the way because the food was so good and servers were very hospitable. Paneer appetizers were incredible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Plenty of options Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I will highly recommend this place. Must try desi style tandoori chicken. The waiter messed up ours order but that s okay that s why we have waited more time.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Good Vegetarian options: Okra Masala Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent Indian food for the location. Great service and tasty authentic cuisine. Could add Indian Soup to the menu. Hot Soup after a day in beach would be great.

★★★
September 22, 2024

Its so expensive that I have seen in Canada. Food taste was k..as per the price quanity were not enough

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Delicious what I believe to be authentic Indian food.

★★★★
August 22, 2024

We dined in this restaurant during our trip to Tobermory. When I called to book table for 5:30 PM(Saturday), they were like they can only hold table for 15 min when we actually there most of the tables were empty. Atmosphere is nice, Food and service were good. However the quantity of food was disappointing according to price. I had small stone in my food (Highway Paneer butter masala).

★★★
August 22, 2024

I did place an oder for chicken biryani and it was really salty. When I explained this to the staff, they took the food back to the chef. Shortly after they returned the same food and said the chef tasted it and said there is only enough salt . I paid the bill and walked away. This was my last visit to this restaurant.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Both food and service was great. Ideal stop for Indian food on your way back from Tobermory!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food quality is too good, i can say zaika is fabulous

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

This Indian restaurant in Owen Sound offers an exceptional dining experience with delicious, authentic cuisine. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring every guest feels welcomed. Each dish is flavorful and well-prepared, making it a top choice for anyone craving Indian food. Highly recommended for both food and service if you are planning to visit tobermory or sauble beach

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious food! Every item we ordered was so well prepared. Service was very fast and friendly. I was pleasantly surprised to find such yummy food here! I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to coning back

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food Quality

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The food was amazing. Really loved the whole ambience and the vibe of the place.

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Won t recommend for Jains. Also, don t go if they re in rush. Waste of Money.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We had very good experience . We all were very hungry coming back from Tobermory but the meal was absolutely delicious. We had dinner there and went back for breakfast in the morning

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Must recommend this for your trip to Tobermory or around Owen Sound

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We tried butter chicken and it was very flavorful and creamy.

★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food was really good. Didnt expected that we would find such a nice place to have indian food. I would suggest everyone to come here.

August 22, 2024

food is over expensive and the taste is just average. Over crowed for no reason.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We visited the place for civic holiday weekend. We went first time here for dinner.Actually, my wife saw this while on our way to purchase our dinner . She just recommended to give it a try. I stayed in our car and she went inside. She said that she was received with warm welcome by the 2 gentlemen . They are very polite to her and service is good. The Mango lassi is very delicious. My family likes all the food we ordered. Reasonable time for food to be prepared. Definitely recommend at least trying this spot.

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food is good, but its VERY pricey for Owen Sound. I can get the same amount of food at my favorite Indian place in Collingwood for about 30% less $$$. If you dont mind spending bank, you wont be disappointed by the taste and quality....I just suggest the owners lower the price if they want to stay in business long term!

★★
August 22, 2024

The food is not as authentic as they say and their customer service sucks to the core. The waitress and waiters don t care about the hospitality. But the owner does that s the very unfortunate thing. I hope the owner sees what we see as customers and fixes the issues. Good Luck

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We came to visit tobermory and found this amazing Indian restaurant in owen sound and it was an amazing experience. It taste 110%Amazing and the presentation looks mouthwatering. We ordered Panner anardana, soya chaap in appetiser and Paneer butter masala, Kadhai paneer, palak paneer and Malai kofta. Everything was super delicious with the dessert platter too.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Loved the food, servers were so polite and friendly.I would recommend it without thinking.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food was good, but the customer service is too bad. They push to place the orders more. Even they didn t explain portions size. It s waste of money and food as well.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Superb tasting food, friendly staff and a clean atmosphere! Fantastic restaurant, highly recommended. A shout-out to Rosina for excellent service. We will surely drop by this place everytime we are in town. Thank you for making us joyful with your lovely food and smiles!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Delicious!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Rosina was great!! And food was delicious. Must visit on way back from tobermory

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very Poor experience. Staff with poor management experience. Treat customers properly. Keep in mind - Good Attitude first.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I dont know about the taste of the food, as i only delivered orders from here, but the smell is amazing and the people are wonderful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

A++++ Food is amazing! Service is great and the people are super nice will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We went for a trip to Tobermory today on 15th Aug . While returning we were looking for an Indian restaurant. We found this one which is added more 26 km but it was worth it . Butter chicken is the most recommended one with naan. Appetizer lime and chilly fish tikka was also very delicious . It was presented very well . All over we are very happy with the food .

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Nice atmosphere, yummy food.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

A group of us were camping near and we discovered Indian Desire Owen Sound. The food was so delicious. Staff was very friendly and courteous. Its worth it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food was prepared really well with fantastic pleasant music in the background Delicious paneer koftas and malpua

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing food and amazing service, Rosina the waitress was great as well. Thank you!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing food! I totally recommend coming here for great Indian food! It s very family oriented and nice instead as well!

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Too pricy portion wise plus food was average.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food was reallly really good!! Like the proper authentic indian food they have. White butter and ram ladoo reminded me of back home. Do try n visit it s the best treat you will ever have in Canada. Trust me!! In future if i ever visit owen sound the sole reason would be thier food!! The staff falguni and rojina were accommodating and good throughout!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Falguni and rojina are so welcoming and the chefs have mastered the cooking, i mean just by looking at the food, its so appetizing and mouth watering, Thanks so much for the great dini in experience.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Parking: The food was absolutely delicious with authentic flavors, especially Amritsari naan with white butter. Every dish had that perfect balance of spices, making it feel like I was enjoying a home-cooked meal. The staff, Falguni and Rojina were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They were attentive, quick with service. We had an outstanding dining experience.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Really good food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Everything is just fabulous and yummy . I tried moong dal halwa and it was really delicious and freshly made. Must visit next time

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Hosts are not welcoming at all. Ask them to COOK the food, tasted like under cooked preparation. Lack of taste. Server seemed to be very ignorant with guests dining in. Miss match of spices if Indian food. Advance order the naan/roti as the size is too small.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food was very good. The service was also good. Highly recommended if you are travelling to Tobermory.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Food was very good. Must Visit if you want to try a rich Indian taste. Best quality and service.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Very good Indian restaurant with great customer handling! In heavy crowd for July long weekend, they took everyone in consideration and served without turning away! Food was tasty with the flat breads being soft and main courses very creamy and tasty!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

All the vegetarian dishes that we ordered were excellent. Quality and Quantity of food were reasonable for the price. While the service was attentive, there was a slight delay in receiving our food as the restaurant was crowded during the long weekend. Parking: Free parking

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I ordered take out here. I got the Marwari Bhindi, which was amazing! Omg the Smashed Potatoe Chaat sooo good. There are so many flavors! Loved the Naan bread ! The Jasmine Rice was standard, and the Aloo Gobi was alright. The cauliflower was good, but the potatoes I found nothing spectacular. I will be returning! Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options. I got the Marwari Bhindi, Smashed Potatoe Chaat, Aloo Gobi and Naan

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great food ! Must try ! Loved chole bhature which comes with masala chaas :)

July 22, 2024

Really bad experience even the manager was not at all co-operative and had some sort of attitude for some reason. Wont recommend at all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: It was an amazing experience. Everything were perfect Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Never a bad meal. Food is exceptional. Lots of vegetarian and meat selections. Service is always lovely. Spotless (yes, washrooms too).

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Food was delicious and portions generous. Excellent service and surroundings. I will definitely go again.

July 22, 2024

I dont like the taste. We asked madras chicken curry, but they served us butter chicken. Price is not worth it for this food.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing food , ambiance and service . Channa could be improved . Lasuni palak matched expectations. Highly recommended . Food : 4/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Visited the Bloor St Toronto restaurant a couple of times and then visited this location. Amazing food and staff. Definitely recommend (specially vegetarians)

July 22, 2024

Horrible experience!!! Even if you are ready to sit on different tables, if you enter together, they would insist you to sit on the same table so they can charge you 18% gratuity. We saw 2 groups of atleast 20 people leaving without eating. Even if the entire restaurant was empty, we were told to wait for 1 hour when we asked for separate tables. Very wrong attitude and no respect for customers at all. I would not recommend to anyone!!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Good place to have indian food near sauble beach.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Fantastic food ! We were not expecting such wonderful flavours in this little town but ended having the best dinner!! We ordered basic things paneer tikka, ram ladoo, dum aloo, dal tadka, peas pulao, tandoori roti and gulab jamun - and all of these were on point, did not disappoint at all! Highly recommend the place for a sumptuous meal

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Good food, less wait time. Overall, it was a good experience. The only thing they can improve is the AC(the room temperature was hotter than expected). 13 July 2024 Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great food. Must visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We tried Dinner here last night, was amazing. Returning today to try the Chaney Bhature, and we are happy to have come back here. Delicious food and friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent food, thanks to the chef for such a great Indian taste. Special thanks to Phalguni and Pratiksha who served us and made our day and visit a memorable one. Great show guys!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Pleasantly surprised by how good the food is here

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Very delicious food, surprisingly tasty for a roadside meal in a strip mall! Would highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

If you go Tobermory . this is such a great place to have food while returning back to GTA area . We stopped here by accident, but found this place so amazing food is amazing. There are not a lot of food options in that area , this one serves best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The foods are really so good and tasty. We ordered lamb biriyani, tandoori and chicken tikka. All of them are so good. The environment is amazing. They highly maintain queues.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Walked in last night and the Manager couldn t run a bath let alone a restaurant. Terrible attitude empty tables but they didn t have space for 2 people? All I could hear around me were complaints from customers and excuses from staff. Dodged a bullet last night. This place used to be good now the owner seems more interested in ripping people off for the name rather than actually running a business.

★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Ordered Chicken Biriyani and it was way below average. Half cooked rice with boneless chicken won t be called as Biriani! Disappointed. No second visit for sure Food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Food was so good and delicious . I highly recommend if someone visiting owen sound and wants to grab indian food.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Some of the best Indian food Ive had. Theyre punching way above their weight class for a small town! Food was amazing, and the presentation of the dishes was beautiful. We were there with a large group including several young children, and the servers were very helpful and accommodating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Worth visiting! Amazing food!! Loved everything about this place!!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Ordered chicken tikka masala. Large portion served. Lots of chicken. Excellent taste. Naan was very good. Waitress needs to ask patrons if they would like water since this dish was spicy (which was how I like it.) Rice not served w/ this dish at this Owen Sound restaurant.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Food was amazing and really impressed by the service. I was visiting out of town and forgot my purse with belongings. Manager and the entire restaurant team were really helpful during the experience and went above and beyond to help me get back my belongings. Cant thank them enough for what they have done. Will surely go back during my next visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The food was really great. And it was the best service that I received so far, they go above and beyond to help our friend who was not feeling well. Friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We had one of the best curries to date here. The staff and service were excellent and I was asked if I would like it a little hotter, I said I would. So it was prepared a little hotter than normal. It was exquisite! Well done. Also of note was the garlic Nan bread, freshly made I think and oh, so good. Well done to all concerned, especially the chef! Total bill for two $82. Server was Naman.

June 22, 2024

They Serve steal food here. Very bad experience We waited for 1hr to get table and 1 hr to get food. Food was stale uncooked directly served from freezer. After complaining staff didn t even bother to ask or apologize. Don t waste your time and money. There s a Tims next to it I would go there

June 22, 2024

Went for lunch special and owner refused to give it to me ? Bad business practices and won t come back here anymore?

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Delicious food, we ordered dum aloo and latpata paneer. The flavours were mesmerizing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Omg , the food was amazing, appetizers were excellent, overall service was also very good. Staff were very kind. Do try dahi bhalla and the aloo tikka -picture attached. Would definitely drive 2 hours just to have dinner here. The owner himself went to every table to make sure everything was okay.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

It was awesome experience I have ever had.Highly recommend:))

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The experience of dining at Indian desire was awesome. We were 7 people with a kid. The food tasted perfect. We order paneer butter masala, dal makhani and butter naan. Dal Makhani was staff recommended and it was worth.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The Indian cuisine offered here is of exceptional quality and authenticity, with a remarkable presentation that enhances the dining experience. The staff demonstrated utmost courtesy and responsiveness, ensuring impeccable service. This establishment is highly recommended for those visiting Owen Sound. Sorry I missed to take pics of my orders as I couldnt wait to taste them but posting a pic of the rabdi malpoa with ras malai.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The entire menu is very well thought out and the restaurant is clearly a labour of love by whoever created it. We ordered the tangy cauliflower and the Amritsari Kulcha with chole and both dishes surpassed our expectations. The 5 stars are well deserved. Vegetarian options: Lot of good well prepared vegetarian options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Delicious food, very nice and accommodating staffs, recommendations are point on.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Love it all! Best Simosas that I have had! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

If you are looking for an authentic Indian meal in town , I highly recommend giving Indian Desire a try. Their Kadai Paneer and Garlic Naan are exceptional dishes that will satisfy your cravings. The flavorful cuisine, authentic ambiance, and excellent service will leave you with a memorable dining experience.

June 22, 2024

Worst food taste and quality

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

They have very limited options for menu which make them great in taste ordered vegetarian food their both paneer sabji delicious. I personally like their naan too.

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Rates do not justify the quantity served. Zero complaints in service by the servers but the turbaned guy with cap really needs to put on a smile if you need to be in customer service rather than giving dumb stares.

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Got to try galaouti kebab after the longest time and it was really amazing. But the other curry portions were not that decent as compared to the price. The service was also not very good which was disappointing. Not very much recommended.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Awesome food. We were back from Tobermory and just searching for some Indian food. But to our surprise, the food was delicious and cant ask more. We almost doubled all our order and did takeaway as well. Kids and family had a wonderful dinner. We are very pleased with the service. Appreciate the girl. Sure the must visit restaurant for any Indian food lovers on or back from your trip. Vegetarian options: Have good vegetarian options

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Worth going there.Went there second time still got the same taste and fusion of Indian culture. Food presentation was at utmost level. Really good experience .

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Fantastic experience. My son wanted to go there for his birthday and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and service fantastic. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Hidden Gem!!!!

May 22, 2024

Wow, what a disappointment. We had been looking forward to trying the food here for a long time. We got take out and if I had seen it before I paid for it I would have refused. The salad looked like something that had sat in a fridge for a week. The $8.00 samosa was a mushed up mess and the curry mutton was over salted. The food was not worth the cost. My wife was so angry she wanted to take it back. Too bad, I was hoping this was going to be our new go to place. We felt insulted by the food.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

First time dining at Indian Desire and I m very pleased to confirm its high review rating is well deserved! Relaxed, modern and bright dining area. Food selection was excellent, extremely tasty and generous portions, all dished up by an attentive and delightful team. On the repeat list for sure!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Very authentic Indian cuisine. Must try the butter chicken and Chicken Changezi.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Delicious!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Really enjoyed the food and the service was prompt and really friendly!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

New favourite restaurant acquired! Pleasantly surprised at the service, quality, and the absolute TASTE emanating out of this kitchen. We had the Chicken Changezi, the tawa ka latapata paneer, with rice and naan, as well as the super flaky parantha. I CANNOT wait to come back and try everything on the menu! I also tried jaljeera for the first time, so amazing! Like an almost savory, salty drink with almost a sulfury taste, so unique! Thank you again for an amazing evening! Vegetarian options: Literally half the menu is vegetarian!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Simply incredible! We often crave Indian food and cannot always find a place to satisfy this craving, but everything we tried here hit the spot! Highly recommended.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Delightful dining experience

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Visited here for the first time and everything was great. Love it

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Real authentic Indian restaurant in Owen sound. Check it out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

There lunch specials are very good and reasonably priced. The rice bowls are however a little less in quantity. The ambience and vibes of the place are very good Vegetarian options: Enormous vegetarian options

May 22, 2024

Food taste and quality is worst

May 22, 2024

Not good food we had a long day and waited almost 2 hours expected great food but it was pathetic the curry was very sour and not good at all. Didn t expected that.

May 22, 2024

The food was so bad the koftu was stale and the staff member were not ready to accept just try to give excuses

May 22, 2024

Gujarati chu hu recommend na karu sav third class food, junu food ape che ane naj avai

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great service and food was nicely served by naman Thanks ..! Food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Very nice service by naman he was very polite and food was awesome

May 22, 2024

Not a recommended place specially for vegetarians. Very few options. In addition to this, one might get the food half cooked if their place is busy. Thanks Food

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Do try the papadam sampler w/ the mango chutney. Amazing!

May 22, 2024

The cost of food is not equall to quantity they serve not only this but we need to wait more then 50 mins to get three curry and price was to much high .The staff was too friendly that they almost about to hug . Vegetarian options: Serve more vegetrain food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We ordered delivery, my friend called and kinda winged it, ordered a bunch of random things. Everything was a DELIGHT! We got a vegi okra curry, lotus pakoras, a chickpea curry and stuffed naan, I cant even pick a best, it was all so good. Just do it.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The food was exceptionally delicious and the atmosphere comfy and welcoming . Our server was helpful with our choices and provided exceptional service ! We will definitely return ! ( have been there twice ) Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Enjoy delicious Indian food at this Owen Sound restaurant. The Tandoori fish, chicken, and roti are full of flavor. The cozy atmosphere makes dining here a pleasure. Mr. Naman, the friendly host, knows a lot about Indian cooking. Its a great place for a tasty meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Very good

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Server well dressed was really nice to me Selected vegetarian food to my taste, thank you. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

11/10. Each dish we tried was more exciting and flavourful than the next! Their appetizers are especially beautiful and flavourful. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The best way to give feedback in words for the food is, we ate and finished all the food from dishes. All the food was freshly cooked and amazingly tasty. It was our second time in here and we tried something different this time. Lightly fried onions on top of jeera rice made it unique and tasty. Spicy and not blended hyderabadi daal is just perfect to eat. Highway Paneer butter masala gravy is really nice.(Last time we had tried latapata paneer) Teel-mirch roti has become our favourite in bread options. Rumali roti was also served in foil so that the softness was maintained while eating. Listening to hindi songs on top of that was making the atmosphere perfect, which actually reminded us of being in india. It was great experience. It will be our regular destination for the indian food for sure. Thanks for an amazing service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Indian Desire in Owen Sound could be an extended restaurant of the same in Toronto downtown. During my trip to Tobermory and Grotto, I had been to this restaurant twice for lunch and for dinner. Good Indian cuisine so no special comments about it. Have had a good experience with prompt service and courteous staff members. The quality and taste of the food is good and have no issues at both Toronto and Owen Sound restaurants.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

One of the best Indian restaurants. We usually never completed our plates we always have something that we will not be able to finish. But not here, we ate the curry directly and it was oh! so tasty. Right portions, right taste. My kids loved it too. Vegetarian options: Lot of options here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I travel to Owen Sound quite frequently for work and was excited to try out this restaurant which I had seen in passing. It definitely brings a new level of flavourful Indian dishes to this region. The restaurant is spacious, staff is friendly and courteous. We ordered Punjabi Chana, Old Delhi ka Lamb Korma, Garlic Naan, Basil Naan & Rice. All dishes were expertly prepared & delicious . Definitely a great addition to Owen Sound. Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options in Appetizers, Mains as well as desserts Kid-friendliness: Spacious place , ample room for kids

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Highly recommend trying! The presentation of food was unique and appetizing! The favour pairings were fresh, forward and delightful. We tried many appetizers and sharing plates for variety. It was all great! What a great addition to Owen Sound food options. Eat in for the full experience!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Fantastic food. Good quality and quantity. Must visit place;)

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Nice food. Gud ilaichi ali chaa. Awesome service. Worth your time :)