Tandoor Char House
Talha Ashraf · 111 Google reviewsTandoor Char House — reliable indian in Lincoln Park. Romantic without trying too hard. The staff makes it feel personal. Amina Saleem: "Every dish we tried was delicious, from the perfectly seasoned meats to the rich, comforting curries" [$$]
What 1,426 diners keep saying
What 1,426 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great food, great service, comfortable atmosphere! Love it; definitely will be coming back.”
“Food was fantastic. Maybe the best meal we have had this summer. We tried the tasting menu for two for our first visit. However, the food was not even the best part. The service was amazing. Christian explained everything with pride and knowledge adding a familiarity to the experience that was unexpected and beyond expectations. I also agree with other reviewers that the in house made mango cheesecake is a dessert worth trying.”
“Food was extremely flavorful and delicious! The service is friendly. The papadum is out of this world, my favorite of all time. Our server Cristian was very attentive and provided us with great recommendations. 10/10 would recommend!”
“The food was excellent from start to finish. Every dish was well-prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. It's not often that every item at a meal exceeds expectations, but this one certainly did.”
“Chicken tikka masala & Dubai chocolate cake. I got medium it could’ve been spicier was my only note but really yummy!”
“Can’t say enough good things about this place. Customer service is top tier, food is delicious, and location is beautiful.”
“The food was phenomenal and the service was amazing! The chef came out and explained us our dishes and it was so amazing him using his grandmothers recipes ❤️ would 10/10 recommend”
“Came for restaurant week. Loved the food and they give you so much you won't be able to finish all of it. Will come back again!”
“Beautiful intimate spot with amazing service and delicious food. Highly recommend! ✨🙌”
“This was my first Restaurant Week experience, and Tandoor absolutely set the bar high. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance and staff were incredibly welcoming. The food portions were huge—we happily took plenty home! One of the highlights was the chef coming out personally to serve us and share the origins of his family recipes. It truly felt like eating at a friend’s house, but with an upscale touch. The Dubai chocolate cake and falooda were insanely rich and indulgent—such a perfect way to end the meal. You can really feel the care and pride behind everything they do here. I highly recommend this family-owned restaurant and will definitely be back. Thank you for such a memorable experience!”
“Went here for a date a few night ago and it blew me away. The atmosphere was so much more intimate and classy than the online photos imply. On top of a superb environment, every single member of the staff I encountered was charming, genuine, and kind. They assisted me with the menu and hosted real smiles and conversation when prompted. That alone is enough to return for, however, the food itself was outstanding. The portions are large but not intimidating and they do NOT sacrifice taste in achieving a full plate. Every dish we had was rich in flavor and diverse in texture. Nothing over powered anything. It was a wonderful evening at a beautiful restaurant anyone would be lucky to try.”
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