Indian Restaurant Week Returns to San Francisco for Diwali 2026
San Francisco’s Indian dining scene is getting its own celebration this fall.
Indian Restaurant Week returns November 1–14, 2026, bringing together six restaurants and six chefs for two weeks of special menus inspired by India’s regional cuisines and the traditions of Diwali, the Festival of Lights.
Organized in partnership with the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, the event follows two previous editions and gives diners a chance to explore Indian cooking beyond the familiar favorites.
Each chef has created a menu reflecting personal memories, regional heritage, and the festive dishes associated with family gatherings.
📷 Photo by Copra SF
Six San Francisco Restaurants Participating
The 2026 lineup includes some of the city’s most recognizable names in Indian dining:
- ROOH — Chef Ashish Tiwari: Contemporary Indian cooking with inventive cocktails and playful interpretations of festival street food.
- Tiya — Chef Pujan Sarkar: Progressive Indian cuisine inspired by coastal flavors and family meals.
- Bombay Brasserie — Chef Thomas George: North Indian traditions, including richly flavored, slow-cooked dishes.
- Amber India — Chef Shibiraj Saha: Refined interpretations of classic recipes and celebratory dishes.
- New Delhi Restaurant — Chef Ranjan Dey: A longtime San Francisco institution showcasing traditional recipes and the hospitality that has defined it for decades.
- Copra — Chef Srijith Gopinathan: South Indian coastal cooking, with coconut, chutneys, and regional spices taking center stage.
How to Experience Indian Restaurant Week
Indian Restaurant Week runs November 1–14, 2026, at participating restaurants throughout San Francisco. Each restaurant is offering its own specially created menu, making this an opportunity to experience different regions and styles of Indian cooking without leaving the city.
Menus, pricing, and reservation information are available on the official Indian Restaurant Week San Francisco website.
For locals and visitors alike, it’s a delicious excuse to try somewhere new—or revisit an old favorite.
