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Passage to India - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Passage to India - Bethesda

4.7
4.7
808 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
Passage to India serves a great selection of Indian food in an elegant decor, reminiscent of the dining rooms of the Maharajahs. Chef Sudhir Seth introduced the concept of Regional Cuisines of the Indian subcontinent and showcases food from all over India with local ingredients and home blended spices. The restaurant is located on Cordell Ave, just 3 blocks from the Bethesda metro (Red Line).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (301) 656-3373
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Passage to India in Bethesda offers a "delightful dining experience" with authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine from various regions. Guests praise its "attentive service" and "quiet ambiance," making it perfect for celebrations. The restaurant excels in providing a "consistently delicious" menu and a welcoming atmosphere that regulars cherish.

808 Reviews
  1. Jerry

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not what it was. Unprofessional staff who didn’t know their own menu. Food was dry. Very quiet for a Friday night. It was relatively inexpensive.

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  2. John

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Really enjoyed the food. Would highly recommend for the quality and variety.

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  3. Sharon

    Washington DC

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars at PtI. The food and service are consistently excellent. It is the best place around to have a conversation and hear weekdays being said around the table. We will be back.

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  4. Dori

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and good service as always but why ask if there is an occasion when making a reservation and then not acknowledge the birthday we were celebrating until we already paid the bill?

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  5. Monica

    Washington DC

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful traditional Indian restaurant with tasty regional options & lovely, quiet ambience.

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  6. Helen

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly good Indian food from all regions of India.

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  7. Mickey

    Washington DC

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In celebrate of a momentous Birthday celebration, Passage to India surpassed its already high standards through its exquisite fine Indian cuisine executed masterfully and personalized to our specific requests with truly exemplary service and attention to every detail led by GM Raj Dhakal! From their signature Goat Curry with Raj's special twist, Baby Eggplant in intensey nutty gravy, aromatically charred Spicy Tandoori Chicken Wings, to the delightful birthday treat of Malai Kulfi with Caramelized Orange Caramel, each and every dish was dreamy! In a metro area in which South Asian cuisine is outstanding, Passage to India is the Mount Everest!

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  8. Robert

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a first rate, reliable, well prepared dining experience. And especially worth noting the restaurant is not noisy even when people are there. Highly recommended.

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  9. Carole

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going here for more than 30 years and love it! The food is consistently delicious, the service impeccable, and the prices fair. Carole Wilson

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  10. ElizabethW

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was beautiful, albeit dated, and the service was gracious. Unfortunately the dishes were bland, actually bland. Even when we were explained we wanted spicy. Even the rains seemed to be just sour cream with strips of cucumber. The other diners when we went were all in their 70s and 80s, so I’m not sure if we went on a night that typically caters to that crowd, or if this restaurant just is more geared to that demographic. In either case, we could not recommend it, unless you were having a party and gave them specific family recipes to prepare.

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FAQs

Passage to India - Bethesda does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats.

Passage to India - Bethesda is rated 4.7 stars by 808 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

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Google Map for Passage to India - Bethesda

4931 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Georgetown Road (Route 187)
  • Neighborhood
    Bethesda
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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