Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4.3 (1114)

$30 and under

Contemporary Indian

4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative

'Too much is so good, you can't stop eating it. The tandoor-baked breads are not mere swabs for sauce but could be eaten, and enjoyed, on their own; the naan with cilantro and rock salt is terrific, as is the kulcha richly stuffed with minced lamb. Masala Art offers combinations you don't see often around here, but even its more familiar dishes can be revelations. Consider its samosas. They're flakier than a lot of the competition, and their filling of peas, potatoes and sweet raisins tastes fresher, too. A burst of cardamom in every bite helps. In the same vein, soft logs of minced lamb pulse with heat from jalapeno peppers, a shock offset with breezy mint. Pureed spinach is a vibrant green, flecked with corn and rich with garlic...' - WashingtonPost.com

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 362-4441
Website
http://www.masalaartdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood
Tenleytown
Cross street
Albemarle Street NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Corn aur Asparagus ke Kabab (VG; DF; GF)$9.00
corn and asparagus patties
Samosa (VG; DF)$8.00
fried patties stuffed with potatoes & peas
Aam Palak Chaat (GF)$11.00
flash fried baby spinach, diced mango, sweet yogurt and sauces
Cauliflower Bezule (VG; DF; GF)$9.00
rice flour coated florets tossed with mustard seeds & curry leaves
Lahori Chicken Tikka (GF)$10.00
chicken tikka marinated in yogurt, star anise & spices
Lamb Seekh Kabab (DF; GF)$11.00
lamb seekh kabab flavored with jalapenos & mint
Calamari (DF; GF)$11.00
sautéed calamari, curry leaves, coconut & hint of lemon juice
Fish Amritsari (DF; GF)$11.00
marinated & chickpeas batter fried fish fillet with carom seed

Lunch Combo Meal

served with vegetable of the day, dal, pulao & nan please order Individual Meal per person

Chicken Makhani (N; GF)$17.95
charbroiled chicken in tomato cream sauce
Coorgi Murg (DF; GF)$17.95
chicken cooked with curry leaves, crushed black pepper in a rich coconut sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)$17.95
chicken tikka in onion tomato gravy with fenugreek
Chicken Curry (DF; GF)$17.95
home style chicken curry
Lamb Roganjosh (DF; GF)$18.95
lamb curry with bellpepper
Lamb Saag (GF)$18.95
lamb and spinach
Lamb Neelgiri Korma (DF; GF)$18.95
lamb cooked in a rich mint and cilantro gravy
Lamb Vindaloo (DF; GF)$18.95
fiery lamb curry with vinegar and potatoes
Saag Paneer (GF)$15.95
an all-time favorite- cottage cheese in creamy spinach
Paneer Makhani (N; GF)$15.95
cottage cheese in a rich tomato cream sauce
Paneer Lababdar (GF)$15.95
cottage cheese in a chunky onion and tomato gravy
Mattar Paneer (N; GF)$15.95
an Indian classic – green peas and cottage cheese
Aloo Gobhi (V; DF; GF)$15.95
Potatoes and cauliflower
Eggplant Bharta (V; DF; GF)$15.95
tandoor roasted eggplant, mashed and tempered with onion, tomato and cilantro
Chana Masala (V; DF; GF)$15.95
punjabi style chickpea curry
Subzi Korma (N; GF)$15.95
mixed vegetables in a rich cashew nut sauce

Reviews

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4.3

(1114)

4.4Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
1.7Value

Noise • Moderate

1,114 Reviews

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Raafat Gold
Washington DC72 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent vegetarian lunch with a friend (we are not vegetarians, but the food was so good that we didn’t miss the meat). Reasonable prices. The owner/host makes good recommendations.
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Rafael Gold
Washington DC63 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Neighborhood Go-To Reliable, tasty, friendly service
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Sarah
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu, great suggestions from the staff and a really nice evening out.
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Ron
Washington DC17 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This was my 2nd visit (first was about 3 months ago). Both times, my group had excellent / attentive service. We all enjoyed the food, both times. The menu offers ample choices without being overwhelming. There are a variety of categories, including veg. I particularly enjoyed the bread with figs, and other filling. It's a fantastic value. The setting is comfortable and, for the prices, the ambience is good. It does not feel like a high-end venue, but the food tastes high-end.
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Robert Gold
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a fine and delicious dinner at Masala Art, as always. I tried the Railroad Lamb Curry for the first time, and it was delightful (and perfectly spiced). Like all their dishes, the flavors were complex and well balanced. My wife had the Tandoori Prawns, which were very special and came with a nice side of lentils. We also like that the restaurant offers a wide range of fresh-baked breads, and also that they sell half portions of some vegetable dishes to order as sides. I have dietary limitations for health reasons, but I'm always able to find something tasty that I can digest there.
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Seth Gold
Washington DC45 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I and my dinner partner greatly enjoyed the food, service, and ambience. Our delicious meals were promptly served, piping hot. The prices at Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) are quite reasonable, given the ingredients, complexity of preparation, and the restaurant's location in DC. Very pleased! Bravo!
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Stephen
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very pleasant evening. The cauliflower bezule appetizer was delicious and the hosts suggestions on entrees were perfect.
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Larry
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Consistently excellent food and service. Highly recommended.
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Raafat Gold
Washington DC72 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We came in for late lunch. Four of us ordered the non vegetarian tali. Very tasty and good value. Nice presentation.
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Miles
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were excellent. Would return in a flash. Was very loud, despite dampening panels on the ceiling.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 362-4441
Website
http://www.masalaartdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood
Tenleytown
Cross street
Albemarle Street NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

About this restaurant

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Menu

Lunch Appetizers

Corn aur Asparagus ke Kabab (VG; DF; GF)$9.00

Samosa (VG; DF)$8.00

Aam Palak Chaat (GF)$11.00

Cauliflower Bezule (VG; DF; GF)$9.00

Lahori Chicken Tikka (GF)$10.00

Lamb Seekh Kabab (DF; GF)$11.00

Calamari (DF; GF)$11.00

Fish Amritsari (DF; GF)$11.00

Lunch Combo Meal

Chicken Makhani (N; GF)$17.95

Coorgi Murg (DF; GF)$17.95

Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)$17.95

Chicken Curry (DF; GF)$17.95

Lamb Roganjosh (DF; GF)$18.95

Lamb Saag (GF)$18.95

Lamb Neelgiri Korma (DF; GF)$18.95

Lamb Vindaloo (DF; GF)$18.95

Saag Paneer (GF)$15.95

Paneer Makhani (N; GF)$15.95

Paneer Lababdar (GF)$15.95

Mattar Paneer (N; GF)$15.95

Aloo Gobhi (V; DF; GF)$15.95

Eggplant Bharta (V; DF; GF)$15.95

Chana Masala (V; DF; GF)$15.95

Subzi Korma (N; GF)$15.95

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