Absolutely the Best Indian Food in the Heart of Providence! This spot delivers authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine that’s hard to beat. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service is excellent. Their chicken wings are bursting with spices and perfectly cooked — a unique and delicious twist you won’t find elsewhere. And don’t skip dessert! Their sweets are rich, traditional, and incredibly satisfying. A must-visit for Indian food lovers.

A great spot for casual food. Very quick and easy. Chipotle for Indian food. You get to see everything and create a burrito bowl with Indian classics. I love their sauces and their rice is really good. Surprised I haven’t written them a review yet because I come here often. I typically prefer their vegetarian options over their meat versions.

Top notch restaurant with a variety of flavors! First of all, I was amazed by the wall paintings and portraits. The atmosphere is cool and cozy. The restaurant is really clean and staff provided great courtesy! An excellent Indian fusion restaurant with awesome vegetarian options. I loved their Chicken Tikka and especially the Street Style Chickpeas. I highly recommend trying their sauces and lassies!

Amazing service and food! It was my first time here and the server was so kind and generous! You have to go! I’ll definitely be back.

MUST VISIT if you are in Providence RI. Ultimate Indian fusion food. Really good quality, all ingredients freshly prepared right in front of you. Creatively prepared toppings with the right blend of spice and very flavorful. Affordable price. Concept is similar to Cava or Chipotle, pick base, add protein, and load up with toppings. The vegetarian dishes were the highlight! The atmosphere is very calming and zen like. Very family friendly. The fennel mint lemonade is very refreshing. The serving staff is friendly and takes time to answer questions about the ingredients.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Cilanter Restaurant, a modern Indian American fusion gem. Their diverse selection of three rice bases—curry lemon rice, saffron rice, and quinoa rice with two types of lentils—is a unique touch. My personal favorite, the curry lemon rice, stood out with its tangy lemon flavor and the delightful essence of curry leaves. The Indian chicken tikka showcased culinary genius, leaving a lasting impression. The mini Indian samosas, filled with spiced potatoes and complemented by tangy tamarind dipping sauce, were simply divine. What sets Cilanter apart is the option to choose unlimited toppings, allowing for a customized culinary experience. A standout feature is their selection of six different sauces, with the flexibility to choose two per order. Notably, they generously offered more than two sauces at no extra cost. These house-made sauces, free from preservatives, contribute to a natural and delightful dining experience. Cilanter has undoubtedly become my go-to place, and I look forward to many more culinary adventures there.

i love south asian food and i am so happy there's a new spot in federal hill for it. i ordered the chicken tikka bowl and the mini samosas. the place is sooo clean and i love their decor like their little high top seating has marble counters. they were playing covers of my favorite bollywood music and it created a whole mood. the food tastes so fresh and so seasoned but because they build your bowl with you, you can alter spice and taste levels. the servers are SO kind. they loved taking questions and sharing more information about their kitchen set-up and how they make everything from scratch. you can see them cooking while you order and eat. it's so gluten friendly too. this is a great place to bring friends with different dietary tastes or needs. i put both kinds of rice and salads on my bowl, and picked the cilanter coolada sauce which tastes like mint parsley chutney. the mini samosas were the perfect crunchy accompaniment and sooo flavorful in their little bites. the tamarind chili is like a sweet and spicy sauce to dip into. i can't wait to come back and also to cater them for my college student events.

First time trying Cilanter with my husband, who is vegetarian. Lots of options for both of us! Staff was super friendly and helpful—even gave us free cookies to try. Rice bowls were so delicious! Definitely an elevated Chipotle but much cheaper and better. Indian-Mexican fusion cuisine you don’t want to miss!