Best Indian Food in Pittsburgh

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Pittsburgh, PA at 5147 Penn Ave #1

On Penn Avenue in Garfield since 1995

Garfield's home for Indian cooking

Richly spiced curries, tandoori preparations, and a lunch buffet that keeps Garfield — and all of Pittsburgh — coming back.

Order online

The weekday lunch buffet

Every weekday from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. A rotating spread of curries, tandoori dishes, breads, and more — all for one price.

About the buffet

Get our free app

Get promotions, track orders, and reorder favorites in seconds.

Get our free app

Get promotions, track orders, and reorder favorites in seconds.

Download now

From our kitchen

Family-run since day one

The Pabla family has been cooking on Penn Avenue for thirty years. One location, one kitchen, one neighborhood — Pittsburgh's own.

Our story

Order direct, earn rewards

Skip the apps and order straight from us. You'll earn points on every order and pay less than you would anywhere else.

Order now

My birthday dinner was picked up by my husband. I live several miles away and had to work on my birthday , do my husband wanted to have dinner waiting for me when i got home and it was amazing! The portion size for take out was b ok and the samosas I wish we got more than 2 per order but they were

Lisa B.

I recently moved into the neighborhood and People's Indian Restaurant was highly recommended to me. I have eaten inside and gotten takeout, all of which has been delicious. The food is consistently well prepared, and a great value. I highly recommend the samosas & aloo tikki (get the people's cho

Scott M.

This restaurant is a treasure! Located in the burgeoning and diverse Pittsburgh neighborhood of Garfield, the buffet, from 1130am to 230pm M-S, is not to be missed. People’s is a small venue with no waiting area and today we arrived at 145pm to find every table filled. The wait was worth every minu

M. D.

People's is my favorite Indian Restaurant in Pittsburgh. Tonight we got the Gobhi Manchurian and Vegetable Samosa's for appetizers. Both were delicious, especially the Gobi Manchurian. My meal was Chicken Makhni and it was one the best things I've ever ordered here. Highly recommend. Dessert was the

Brad D.

Once you’ve discovered the enchanting atmosphere, tried the exquisite food, and met the wonderful staff, you'll never go anywhere else. Just one of these were enough to make you loyal, but put them together and you have a triple threat. The whole menu is delicious, their takeout is scrumptious, and

Logan N.

Featured

View menu

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Chicken Biryani, Palak Paneer, Masala, Saag, Baingan Bharta, Korma, Biryani, Gulab Jamun, Naan, Raita, Tandoori Chicken, Vindaloo, Pakora, Lassi, Rogan Josh, Chutneys, Lamb Biryani, Lamb Rogan Josh, Keema, Lamb Keema, Chaat, Roti, Samosa, Chana, Aloo Tikki, Mango Lassi, Chicken Curry, Tikka Masala, Vegetarian Food, Chaats, Biryani Restaurant, Dal, Chana Masala, Goat Curry, Curry, Nepali Restaurant, Goat Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Fish Curry, Masala Chai, Vegetable Biryani, and Chicken Tikka

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Where are you located?

We are located in Pittsburgh, PA at 5147 Penn Ave #1

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Pittsburgh, Troy Hill, Millvale, Sharpsburg, Etna, Cherry City, Belmar, Bloomfield, Garfield, Brushton, Park View, Sharpe Hill, Aspinwall, Reserve, Bauerstown, East Liberty, Central Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Undercliff, and Stanton Heights.