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One of the major concerns for Indian travellers planning a Europe trip is whether they will be able to find Indian food along the way. And if you are a vegetarian, the concern can be even more specific, as you may want to find dal, roti, rice, or even a simple vegetarian Indian meal.
The good news is that finding vegetarian and Indian food in Europe is generally easier. Major European cities have a growing number of Indian restaurants, and vegetarian options are also widely available at local restaurants, cafés and supermarkets. Cities such as Paris, Switzerland, London, Amsterdam and Vienna have established Indian dining options, making it relatively easy to find familiar meals in popular tourist areas.
However, the experience can be different when you move away from major cities. If you are staying in the countryside, smaller towns or remote scenic regions, Indian restaurants may be limited or unavailable. This can be a limiting factor when travelling with children, elderly family members or travellers with strict dietary preferences.
With years of experience in managing trips to Europe, the on-ground experts at Thrillophilia can help travellers plan meals around their itinerary and dietary preferences. Thrillophilia’s Europe tour packages include breakfast as part of the package, with vegetarian options available depending on the selected hotel and itinerary.
To help you save time on restaurant hunting, we have created this post that can be your hands-on guide to finding Indian meals in most of the countries in Europe.
Best Places to Find Indian Food in Europe
Indian Food in London
London gives you far more than the standard curry-house menu. Covent Garden has Indian restaurants such as Dishoom, Masala Zone and Sagar, while Brick Lane has a dense cluster that includes Muhib Indian Cuisine and The Famous Curry Bazaar.
Dishoom is known for its Bombay café-style menu, including bacon naan rolls at breakfast and a slow-cooked black daal, while Sagar is a fully vegetarian and vegan South Indian option built around dosas, uthappam and thalis. Masala Zone covers a wider spread of regional Indian cuisine at more affordable prices, and its Brick Lane neighbours are known for classic curry-house staples like biryani and tandoori dishes at a fast pace.
If you’re looking for a complete Rajasthani meal experience, you can also go for Chokhi Dhani restaurant in London.
This gives you useful choices on both central sightseeing days and visits to East London without having to plan the entire day around one restaurant.
Indian Food in Paris
Paris is particularly convenient around Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est, especially if your hotel or train route already passes through this part of the city.
TheFork currently lists Indian restaurants such as Jaipur Café and Bombay Palace around the two stations. Jaipur Café is known for its Bollywood-themed interiors and an all-you-can-eat buffet, with a separate weekend brunch service, while Bombay Palace serves a mix of Indian and Pakistani dishes, including biryani and chicken tikka, in a more low-key setting closer to the station itself.
As per Thrillophilia’s on-ground experts, Gare du Nord is one of the most reliable areas in Paris to find Indian food without going out of your way. Falafel is another easy, widely available vegetarian option across the city when an Indian meal doesn’t fit the plan.
Indian Food in Amsterdam
Amsterdam gives you several Indian choices around the centre and Central Station. Rangoli South Indian Restaurant is on Haarlemmerstraat, while Tulsi Indian Restaurant Centrum and Ashoka Amsterdam are also in the central area.
Rangoli covers both North and South Indian cooking, with dosas, idlis and sambar alongside curries, biryanis and tandoori dishes, so it works whether you want a specifically South Indian meal or something more familiar. Haarlemmerstraat itself is a lively shopping street close to Amsterdam Centraal, which makes it an easy stop to combine with a walk through the surrounding neighbourhood rather than a special trip on its own.
Rangoli is particularly useful to note if you want South Indian food instead of another North Indian restaurant meal.
Indian Food in Italy
Rome, Florence and Venice have Indian restaurants, but local vegetarian food can be more convenient during sightseeing.
In Rome, pizza Margherita and simple vegetarian pasta are useful fallbacks. According to Thrillophilia’s on-ground team, this is often the easier option in Italy even for travellers who would otherwise prefer an Indian meal, simply because vegetarian pizza and pasta are available everywhere.
For something different, Aromaticus in Rome currently serves vegan dishes such as vegetable curry, falafel and tofu-based meals. In Florence, Ristorante Indiano Aroma has an Indian menu with vegetarian dishes including samosas, paneer and basmati rice.
Strict vegetarians should still ask about stocks and sauces when ingredients are unclear, even with something as simple as pizza or pasta. A dish can look vegetarian while the sauce or cooking stock contains a non-vegetarian ingredient.
Indian Food in Switzerland
Zurich gives you more choice than smaller Alpine stops. Vegetarian travellers can also use Hiltl Sihlpost, which sits directly beside Zurich Main Station and serves vegetarian and vegan food, with a large enough selection that it works well even for travellers who aren’t strictly vegetarian.
Based on Thrillophilia’s internal itinerary planning experience, Hiltl in Zurich and supermarket ready meals in Lucerne are two of the most dependable vegetarian fallbacks in Switzerland, particularly useful once the itinerary moves further into the mountains.
If you’re on a Europe family tour package, make sure that you carry some snacks and meals for the kids as the trip to Mt. Titlis or Jungfraujoch can take some time.
The same planning matters even more for Jain travellers, since a vegetarian label alone doesn’t confirm whether onion or garlic has been used.
Thrillophilia advises Jain travellers to mention the requirement in writing at the time of booking so meal options can be coordinated with accommodation partners in major cities where available. When ordering independently, state the actual ingredients you avoid instead of relying only on the word “Jain”. Keeping a short written note on your phone can make this clearer for restaurant staff.
Indian Food in Vienna, Prague and Budapest
Vienna has Indian choices around Mariahilfer Straße. Ganesha Indian Cuisine is close to the street, while Curry Express is another Indian option in the Mariahilf area.
Prague also has Indian food close to its main sightseeing area. Indian Jewel is in Old Town on Rybná, within walking distance of the Old Town Square.
Budapest also has several Indian restaurants, including Indian Palate, Indigo and Salaam Bombay.
European hotel breakfasts usually centre on bread, cereal, fruit, yoghurt, cheese and eggs. Hot Indian breakfasts are less common, so vegetarian travellers should check the spread in advance if breakfast is important to them. This is worth checking specifically if you’re comparing a Europe group tour package, since breakfast inclusions and vegetarian availability can vary between operators even on similarly priced itineraries.
More generally, travellers with early trains or excursions should check breakfast service timings in advance so they can plan around the day’s departure schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indian Food In Europe
Yes, particularly in larger European cities. Delivery apps can help when an Indian restaurant is not close to your hotel, but check its delivery radius and opening hours before depending on it late at night.
Do not rely on finding Indian food on the train itself. Larger European stations usually give you more food choices, so buy something before boarding when you have specific dietary preferences.
Yes, if your accommodation has kitchen access. It makes more sense on longer European stays, where buying groceries and preparing a few meals can break up repeated restaurant dining. You won’t generally find a gas stove there, so you’ll have to work with an induction.
It depends on the city. Larger European capitals give you more late dining choices, while smaller towns and Alpine bases can become limited earlier. Check the kitchen closing time rather than only the restaurant’s listed closing time.
Yes, especially for Jain food or strict vegetarian requirements. Share the details before arrival and state the specific ingredients you avoid so the hotel or tour provider can confirm what can be arranged.