Diwali Indian Cuisine

San Francisco, CA · Indian restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in San Francisco
#193
of 3401 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
Diwali Indian Cuisine, 1499 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone
(415) 400-4303
Website
diwalisf.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Diwali Indian Cuisine is a restaurant located in San Francisco, CA. It is one of 3,401 restaurants listed in San Francisco. Its 4.8-star rating is above the San Francisco city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Diwali Indian Cuisine

At Diwali Indian Cuisine, we are passionate about serving delicious and authentic Indian food to our customers. Our restaurant provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for you to enjoy a memorable dining experience.​We take pride in our wide range of... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM
Sunday11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM
Monday11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–10 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–10 PM
Thursday11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–10 PM
Friday11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Mallory Roberts · Nov 2025

We found this place on a whim and had the most incredible meal at Diwali! The menu showcases a variety of dishes with something for everyone — beautifully crisp dosas, tons of flavorful vegetarian options, and plenty of delicious meat dishes for the carnivores in our group. The dosa was the star for me: paper-thin, perfectly crispy, and served with chutneys and sambar that tasted unbelievably fresh. Every dish we tried was layered with spice and aroma without ever being overwhelming. Service is warm and welcoming, and the staff really cared about explaining dishes and helping us choose. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the atmosphere is cozy without feeling crowded. The owner, who is incredibly passionate about sharing the flavors she loves, is so kind and attentive. Whether

★★★★☆ 4.0 A K · Feb 2026

Quite a surprise. Wasn't expecting much given the very generic Indian name, and unusually high ratings on Yelp and Google. However, every single dish was tasty. The service was professional and the ambience, nice. - Goat chukka dry: Mild spicy, goat was excellently cooked to the point of shredding - Shrimp curry leaf masala: a little bland to our liking. Could be spiced up a lot with crushed black pepper, and shallow fried onions - Egg dosa: nice texture, the egg is noticeable, batter felt fresh, chutneys and sambar were above average - Spicy Bullet Naan: generous dose of butter, soft, and tasty Street parking can be challenging to find based on time of the day / week. Overall, works as an option to come back, but likely wouldn't go out of my way to repeat.

★★★★★ 5.0 Eshwar prasad · Oct 2025

I recently ordered catering from Diwali for our baby shower last Sunday afternoon, and it was absolutely amazing! We had food for about 50 guests, and every single dish was delicious and served hot. The quality and flavor were outstanding—truly the best Indian food I’ve had in a long time. All of our guests kept asking where the food was from because they loved it so much. Everything arrived on time, perfectly prepared, and made the event feel extra special. Highly recommend Diwali for anyone looking for top-notch Indian catering!

★★★★★ 5.0 Zinnia Arshad · Oct 2025

AMAZING food, even amazing service. The hosts are so friendly, sweet and welcoming. The chicken 65 and vijaywara chicken biryani is our favourite. We have been here 5 times in 3 weeks already!! Also the music here is so beautiful, full old Indian songs - reminds me of home every time.

★★★★★ 5.0 Emma Thomas · Oct 2025

The food was unbelievably delicious with plenty of options. My favorite was the Chettinad Chicken please eat that. And the naan was perfectly fluffy. Also the rice was insanely good idk how they did that it's better than normal rice. I don't have the vocabulary To describe how delicious this was! The ambience of the restaurant was perfect. Dim lights and chatter, it feels like the perfect cozy dinner environment. Also amazing service!!! Go support this new wonderful restaurant

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Alcohol ✓ Beer ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Healthy Options ✓ Small Plates

Services

Indian restaurantBiryani restaurantNorth Indian restaurantRestaurantSouth Indian restaurant

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