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Ajanta is one of the best places to experience creative Indian dining in the East Bay.
Voted Best Indian by Zagat since 2009.
OpenTable Diners Choice Winner since 2012
Named one of Alice Waters' favorite places
Top reviews by major Bay Area publications, including: East Bay Express, Diablo Magazine, San Francisco Examiner, Oakland Tribune, Contra Costa Times
“‘If Indian food in the East Bay gets any better than this, we haven’t found it’.”
— Diablo Magazine
Ajanta is the best place to experience creative Indian dining in the Bay Area. We offer creative dishes from all over India through a changing menu (see our current monthly newsletter). The menu includes many gluten-free and vegan dishes. We use free range, hormone/antibiotic-free meats and sustainable seafood. Our elegant dining hall features Indian artwork inspired by the Ajanta Caves.
We’ve been Voted Best Indian Restaurant in the Bay Area by Zagat Guide for the past 7 years in row, and earned top spot on the SF Baylist for several years. We’ve been recommended by Michelin’s Guide and named on of one of Alice Waters’ favorite places! We’ve also earned glowing reviews in many major Bay Area publications, including the East Bay Express, Diablo Magazine, San Francisco Examiner, Oakland Tribune, and Contra Costa Times.
We invite you to come in to experience our high quality food, elegant relaxed atmosphere, and friendly courteous staff. We are open daily, 6 days a week Tuesday to Sunday. Lunch is served from 11:30am to 2:30pm & Dinner from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, Closed on Monday
Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially on weekends.
Please call: (510) 526-4373 or make a reservation online.
LEAD STAFF
Prajwal Chaudhary
General Manager
Ujwal Chaudhary
Executive Chef
Nanak Singh & Jagdish Thapaliya
Tandoori Specialist
Sabita Thapa
Commis Chef/Prep
PRESS
“Ajanta on popular Solano Avenue in Berkeley has been open for almost twenty years serving amazing Indian Cuisine. They have also been a Green certified business since 2004. The colorful yet serene atmosphere includes décor that features large bold Indian Art inspired by the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra India and light Indian background music. There is a low noise level, as the tables are nicely spaced and the interesting ceiling art lighting defuses the sounds. The cuisine is healthier and lighter than most Indian Cuisine, as they use locally sourced and mostly organic seasonally fresh and natural ingredients”
— San Francisco Examiner