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Passage to India - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Passage to India - Bethesda

4.5
4.5
821 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian
4931 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814

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2 people
23:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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).

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 821 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Passage to India in Bethesda offers a "delightful dining experience" with authentic Indian cuisine representing various regions. Guests appreciate the "quiet, elegant atmosphere" and attentive service. Standout dishes include the "chef's special" and "best Indian food ever." While some found the flavors lacking, many praised the "wide variety of choices" and "delicious food."
821 Reviews
  1. Judy

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and many choices from various parts of India!

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  2. Tamara

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here with friends visiting from out of town who don't often get a chance to have Indian cuisine. We all absolutely loved every single dish we ordered, from the appetizers to the dessert! The food was flavorful and delicious, and the service was very attentive.

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  3. Michael VIP

    Washington DC42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect, beginning to end. A small thing among the many things: best papadam ever.

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  4. KristaS

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Indian food!! Recommend by one of my Indian friends.

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  5. Julia

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Boring flavors snd over-priced. Very bland rice, uninteresting salad

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  6. Monica

    Washington DC66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely overall Indian dining experience with great service & charming ambience but some of the dishes weren't terribly flavorful and portions are small for the price.

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  7. David VIP

    Baltimore25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great -- attentive but not hovering. And the food was really delicious. We got a lot of different items to eat, and everything was tasty.

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  8. David VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic, but the food. Kind of bland and unremarkable for the price. The atmosphere is elegant and calming. The quietest restaurant ever, which we really value.

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  9. David VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We reserved a table one day before for 1:30. We were unaware the restaurant kitchen closed at 2 and doors closed at 2:30. Although it reopened at 5, it was unexpected. However, staff did not rush us. We were even offered dessert. Staff were informative, polite, and courteous. The food (Biryani)was delicious, with generous portions and reasonably priced. One thing we noticed was the quietness of the place. No music played. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and plan to return.

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  10. Joan

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch at Passage to India was fabulous today! And, while the brunch does not include a vegan option, they have several on the main menu. The atmosphere is great and the service awesome.

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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 4.5 stars by 821 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
23:30
Booked 2 times today
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4931 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Old Georgetown Road (Route 187)
  • Area
    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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