Most Loved Butter Chicken
$24Tender tandoori chicken in a rich, mildly spiced tomato-and-butter gravy — our signature for 25 years.
Authentic Indian Restaurant · Duckworth Street, St. John's
Authentic.
Family-Owned.
Since Day One.
St. John's oldest Indian restaurant — over 25 years of traditional North Indian cooking in Newfoundland. Slow-cooked curries, live-fire tandoori, fresh naan, and a warm welcome for dine-in, takeout and catering.
"...warm, generous, and unmistakably authentic."
Namaste & Welcome
Fresh, authentic North Indian cooking — from the live-fire tandoor to our ever-popular butter chicken and naan — made with the freshest, most flavourful ingredients, the same way for over 25 years.
The Menu
Signature Plates
Most Loved 
House Classic Lamb Curry
$26Slow-cooked lamb in a fragrant North Indian curry of ginger, garlic and warming spices.
From the Tandoor Tandoori Chicken
$22Chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices, char-grilled in our clay tandoor.
Vegan Aloo Gobi
$17Potato and cauliflower simmered with cumin, turmeric and tomato — vegan and gluten-free.
To Begin
Vegetable Samosas $8
Crisp pastry filled with spiced potato and peas.
Onion Bhaji $8
Sliced onion fritters in seasoned gram-flour batter.
Vegetable Pakora $9
Mixed vegetables fried in spiced batter, with chutney.
Papadam $3
Crisp lentil wafers served with chutneys.
From the Tandoor
Tandoori Chicken $22
Half chicken in an overnight yoghurt-spice marinade.
Chicken Tikka $21
Boneless chicken char-grilled in the clay oven.
Mixed Grill $26
An assortment from the tandoor, for sharing.
Curries & Mains
Butter Chicken $24
Our most-loved creamy tomato-butter curry.
Lamb Curry $26
Slow-cooked lamb, fragrant North Indian spices.
Aloo Gobi $17
Potato and cauliflower, cumin and turmeric — vegan & gluten-free.
Dal $16
Lentils simmered with garlic and spices — vegetarian.
Breads & Rice
Plain Naan $4
Pulled fresh from the tandoor.
Garlic Naan $5
Brushed with garlic and butter.
Cheese & Onion Kulcha $6
Stuffed leavened bread, baked to order.
Rice Pilau $6
Basmati rice gently spiced and fragrant.
25+
years serving St. John's
Our Story
The region's original
Indian kitchen
For more than 25 years, family-owned India Gate has served fresh, authentic Indian cuisine to St. John's and across Newfoundland. As the oldest Indian restaurant in the region, we're known for our quality and consistency, using only the freshest, most flavourful ingredients.
From perfectly cooked lamb and tandoori chicken to our ever-popular naan, there's something for everyone — whether you're new to Indian food or a seasoned veteran. Dine-in, takeout and catering available.
Oldest
Indian spot in the region
V · GF
Vegan & gluten-free options
Gallery
A Feast for the Eyes
Guests Are Saying
★★★★★
"The finest Indian meal we have had in Atlantic Canada — every dish was a quiet revelation."
Margaret D.
St. John's · via Google
★★★★★
"Service that makes you feel like family, and a butter chicken I still dream about."
Aiden R.
Mount Pearl · via Yelp
★★★★★
"A genuinely special-occasion room. The tandoori prawns alone are worth the trip downtown."
Priya & Tom
St. John's · via TripAdvisor
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Does India Gate offer takeout in St. John’s?
Yes — our full menu is available for takeout. Call (709) 753-6006 to place your order and pick it up at 286 Duckworth Street in downtown St. John’s.
Do you have vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?
Absolutely. Many of our dishes are vegetarian, and favourites like aloo gobi and dal are vegan and gluten-free. Tell us about any dietary needs and the kitchen will guide you.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are always welcome, but we recommend reserving for dinner — especially weekends. You can request a table through our reservation form or by calling (709) 753-6006. For parties of 8 or more, please phone us directly.
Where is India Gate located and is there parking?
We’re at 286 Duckworth Street in downtown St. John’s, Newfoundland. Metered street parking is available on Duckworth and nearby side streets, with paid lots a short walk away.
Does India Gate cater events?
Yes — we offer full-service catering for events large and small, from office lunches to weddings. Call (709) 753-6006 to discuss your menu.
What are your opening hours?
Lunch buffet runs Wednesday to Friday, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Dinner is served Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00 – 9:30 PM. We’re closed Mondays.
Visit Us
Downtown
St. John's
Address
286 Duckworth Street
St. John's, NL · A1C 1H3
St. John's, NL · A1C 1H3
Reservations & Takeout
(709) 753-6006 · indiagatenl.ca
Hours
Lunch Buffet · Wed – Fri 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Dinner · Tue – Sun 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Monday Closed
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Request Received
Thank you, guest. We'll confirm your table by phone or email shortly. We can't wait to host you.
Craving it at home?
Takeout and full-service catering available — call (709) 753-6006 to order.