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Discover pure vegetarian restaurants and eateries in Nashville. Browse our curated list of establishments serving 100% vegetarian Indian cuisine—perfect for those following Jain, Hindu, or plant-based diets.
Ruchi is an authentic South Indian vegetarian restaurant in Midtown Nashville. The kitchen serves crisp dosas, fluffy idlis, crunchy vadas, and a traditional South Indian thali, alongside lemon, tamarind, and coconut rice varieties. Every dish is 100% vegetarian, made with traditional recipes, seasonal produce, and wholesome ingredients. Catering is available, and the restaurant is family friendly.
Ruchi is an authentic South Indian vegetarian restaurant in Midtown Nashville. The kitchen serves crisp dosas, fluffy idlis, crunchy vadas, and a traditional South Indian thali, alongside lemon, tamarind, and coconut rice varieties. Every dish is 100% vegetarian, made with traditional recipes, seasonal produce, and wholesome ingredients. Catering is available, and the restaurant is family friendly.
Indian street food restaurant with a California twist, serving tikka masala burritos, Naughty Naan, thali platters, bowls, chaat and deconstructed samosas. All meat is halal certified, and vegetarian and vegan options span every category. Dine-in, pickup, delivery and catering are available, and the Smyrna location also houses the Mortar & Pestle craft cocktail bar.
Indian street food restaurant with a California twist, serving tikka masala burritos, Naughty Naan, thali platters, bowls, chaat and deconstructed samosas. All meat is halal certified, and vegetarian and vegan options span every category. Dine-in, pickup, delivery and catering are available, and the Smyrna location also houses the Mortar & Pestle craft cocktail bar.
Popular South and North Indian vegetarian restaurant known for dosas, thalis, and buffet.
Popular South and North Indian vegetarian restaurant known for dosas, thalis, and buffet.
Authentic North Indian restaurant in Smyrna serving dishes crafted with care and tradition, including chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, tandoori chicken and biryani. The menu includes vegan options and Kosher (Halal) meats. An all-you-can-eat lunch buffet runs daily 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and catering is available for weddings, corporate events and intimate gatherings.
Authentic North Indian restaurant in Smyrna serving dishes crafted with care and tradition, including chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, tandoori chicken and biryani. The menu includes vegan options and Kosher (Halal) meats. An all-you-can-eat lunch buffet runs daily 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and catering is available for weddings, corporate events and intimate gatherings.
Locally owned Indian restaurant and bar serving the Murfreesboro community since 2006. The menu covers tandoori dishes, curries, biryani, naan and other Indian favorites, with lunch and dinner service plus takeout and delivery. Known for butter chicken, tandoori chicken and a daily lunch buffet.
Locally owned Indian restaurant and bar serving the Murfreesboro community since 2006. The menu covers tandoori dishes, curries, biryani, naan and other Indian favorites, with lunch and dinner service plus takeout and delivery. Known for butter chicken, tandoori chicken and a daily lunch buffet.
Tandoor is a vibrant Indian restaurant offering authentic regional specialties made with traditional recipes and quality ingredients. The diverse menu covers spicy, mild, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, including tandoori items, curries, biryani and naan. Split hours: lunch 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and dinner 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM daily, with dinner to 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Tandoor is a vibrant Indian restaurant offering authentic regional specialties made with traditional recipes and quality ingredients. The diverse menu covers spicy, mild, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, including tandoori items, curries, biryani and naan. Split hours: lunch 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and dinner 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM daily, with dinner to 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Bombay Palace is an Indian restaurant in Knoxville serving classic Indian cuisine, including tandoori dishes, curries, biryanis, vegetarian specialties, and a daily lunch buffet. The menu covers appetizers, soups, chaat, lamb and seafood specialties, biryanis, chicken dishes, naan breads, and desserts, with catering available for events. Hours are split daily: lunch 11 AM to 3:30 PM and dinner 4:30 PM to 10 PM.
Bombay Palace is an Indian restaurant in Knoxville serving classic Indian cuisine, including tandoori dishes, curries, biryanis, vegetarian specialties, and a daily lunch buffet. The menu covers appetizers, soups, chaat, lamb and seafood specialties, biryanis, chicken dishes, naan breads, and desserts, with catering available for events. Hours are split daily: lunch 11 AM to 3:30 PM and dinner 4:30 PM to 10 PM.
Mayuri Indian Restaurant serves authentic North and South Indian cuisine at 6524 Quince Rd in Memphis, TN. It offers a lunch buffet Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and is closed on Mondays. The restaurant notes its split schedule is spanned here as 11:00 AM–9:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday.
Mayuri Indian Restaurant serves authentic North and South Indian cuisine at 6524 Quince Rd in Memphis, TN. It offers a lunch buffet Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and is closed on Mondays. The restaurant notes its split schedule is spanned here as 11:00 AM–9:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday.
India Palace is an authentic Indian restaurant serving the Memphis area since 1995, voted the No. 1 Indian restaurant in Memphis by the Memphis Flyer (1996-2015). Its chef-driven menu features traditional Indian dishes — tandoori specialties, curries like butter chicken and palak paneer, a lunch buffet, and desserts — made from fresh seasonal ingredients with customizable spice levels. The restaurant offers dine-in and takeaway, reservations, and a semi-private dining space for corporate and social events. Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-2:30 PM and 5:00 PM-9:30 PM; Sat-Sun 11:00 AM-3:30 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM.
India Palace is an authentic Indian restaurant serving the Memphis area since 1995, voted the No. 1 Indian restaurant in Memphis by the Memphis Flyer (1996-2015). Its chef-driven menu features traditional Indian dishes — tandoori specialties, curries like butter chicken and palak paneer, a lunch buffet, and desserts — made from fresh seasonal ingredients with customizable spice levels. The restaurant offers dine-in and takeaway, reservations, and a semi-private dining space for corporate and social events. Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-2:30 PM and 5:00 PM-9:30 PM; Sat-Sun 11:00 AM-3:30 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM.
Raasi Authentic Indian Cuisine is an Indian restaurant at 575 Stewarts Ferry Pike in Nashville. The menu spans biryanis, curries, tandoori kebabs, dosas, and South Indian specialties including Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani, Fish Pakora, and Rasmalai. Exact daily hours: Sunday 12:00-3:00 PM and 5:00-9:00 PM; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and 5:00-10:00 PM; Friday, Saturday 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and 5:00-10:30 PM; closed Tuesdays. Pickup and delivery are available through major food apps.
Raasi Authentic Indian Cuisine is an Indian restaurant at 575 Stewarts Ferry Pike in Nashville. The menu spans biryanis, curries, tandoori kebabs, dosas, and South Indian specialties including Thalapakattu Chicken Biryani, Fish Pakora, and Rasmalai. Exact daily hours: Sunday 12:00-3:00 PM and 5:00-9:00 PM; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and 5:00-10:00 PM; Friday, Saturday 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and 5:00-10:30 PM; closed Tuesdays. Pickup and delivery are available through major food apps.
Devi's Pure Vegetarian Indian Kitchen is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant at 654 W Iris Dr in Nashville, TN, rated 4.8 stars across 159 Google reviews. It offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Reviews highlight its authentic Rajasthani dishes — including thalis, daal baati, and moong dal halwa — and praise the delicious food and welcoming staff.
Devi's Pure Vegetarian Indian Kitchen is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant at 654 W Iris Dr in Nashville, TN, rated 4.8 stars across 159 Google reviews. It offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Reviews highlight its authentic Rajasthani dishes — including thalis, daal baati, and moong dal halwa — and praise the delicious food and welcoming staff.
Tandoor Indian Bistro in Clarksville serves authentic Indian cuisine prepared with high-quality, authentic ingredients, from biryani and tandoor specialties like chicken tikka, lamb chops and goat curry to mango lassi and kheer. The restaurant offers a lunch buffet Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 2 PM, plus dinner Tuesday through Sunday. It also caters birthdays, weddings, holiday parties and corporate events. Hours note: weekend hours span the lunch buffet (11 AM to 2 PM) and dinner service starting at 4:30 PM; no Monday hours are published on the restaurant's site.
Tandoor Indian Bistro in Clarksville serves authentic Indian cuisine prepared with high-quality, authentic ingredients, from biryani and tandoor specialties like chicken tikka, lamb chops and goat curry to mango lassi and kheer. The restaurant offers a lunch buffet Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 2 PM, plus dinner Tuesday through Sunday. It also caters birthdays, weddings, holiday parties and corporate events. Hours note: weekend hours span the lunch buffet (11 AM to 2 PM) and dinner service starting at 4:30 PM; no Monday hours are published on the restaurant's site.
Nashville has several highly-rated pure vegetarian Indian restaurants, particularly in areas with a high density of the Desi community. Our directory lists verified 100% vegetarian establishments.
Many pure vegetarian Indian restaurants in Nashville offer extensive vegan options, clearly marked on their menus, often featuring coconut milk or oil instead of ghee.