Sindoore
Cloverhill, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Sindoore when you want an easy Donelson dinner that feels more planned than a quick bite but less formal than a destination reservation. It is a better fit for casual celebrations and group meals than for cocktail-led nights or diners chasing awards, published tasting menus, or a high-profile room.
About Sindoore
Is Sindoore worth considering for a meal in Nashville? Yes, if the goal is a casual, direct plan built around basics: it is in Nashville, the dress code is casual, and the posted schedule includes lunch and dinner service on open days. Beyond those essentials, specific details about cuisine, menu format, prices, drinks, seating, or accolades are not here, so this guide keeps the recommendation practical rather than overpromising.
The better way to think about Sindoore is as a simple lunch-or-dinner option, not a venue to choose because of claims about a bar program, chef-driven format, or destination status.
Use it for an easy Nashville meal, not a high-stakes tasting-menu night
For a casual occasion, Sindoore can make sense for diners who want a low-key meal in Nashville. The dress code is casual, which supports a relaxed plan rather than a formal one.
The main advantage is simplicity. Sindoore is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with shorter Sunday hours and Monday closed. The decision point is direct: choose it when the posted hours and casual dress code fit the plan; cross-shop elsewhere if the night depends on confirmed pricing, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, bar seating, or a specific menu style.
What to know before making it the plan
Sindoore is closed Monday. Its hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10 PM, and Sunday from 12–3 PM and 5–9 PM. That makes both lunch and dinner possible on open days, but the best choice depends on your schedule rather than any difference in format. Dress is casual.
For readers comparing Nashville options, the strongest grounded reason to keep Sindoore in the mix is that it offers posted lunch and dinner windows on most open days with a casual dress code. If you are also considering other named options such as Hattie B's Hot Chicken, Nectar Urban Cantina, Salento Italia, Sunflower Bakehouse, or The Pharmacy Burger Parlor - BNA Airport, compare them based on your own needs for timing, location, and dining style rather than assuming Sindoore has features.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Location
- 457 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
- Website
- sindoore.com
- Phone
- +16154019150
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sindoore reads like a neighborhood Indian restaurant that quietly does important work outside Nashville’s more photographed corridors. Located on Donelson Pike, it leans into repeat local business and honest, culturally specific cooking rather than the city’s downtown spotlight. The tone of the dining room is unpretentious and relaxed: a place where the food is the draw and the crowd is largely made up of regulars, families and groups from the surrounding community. If you’re looking for polished destination flash you won’t find it here; if you value lively, genuine flavors in a modest setting, Sindoore delivers.
Best For
Sindoore is best for families, group dinners and casual get-togethers where shared plates and familiar flavors anchor the meal. Its suburban Donelson location and word-of-mouth clientele make it an ideal stop for locals and anyone willing to travel a bit for straightforward, comforting Indian dishes. The format suits repeat visits and communal dining: think go-to weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings with friends and relatives. It suits diners looking for an authentic neighborhood experience.
Ordering Tips
Start with the signature small plates to share: the Gobi Manchurian and Samosa Chaat showcase the kitchen’s range from Indo-Chinese spice to street-plate tang, and they’re natural group starters. For mains, the Tikka Masala Chicken is a bread-and-rice friendly classic that represents the house’s comfort-oriented approach. Because the restaurant earns repeat visits by locals, order a mix of shareable appetizers and one or two saucy mains to pass around so everyone samples the variety. Expect honest, familiar flavors rather than elevated tasting-menu flourishes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and welcoming atmosphere focused on flavorful, shareable dishes.
Tags
Best For
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Gobi Manchurian
- Samosa Chaat
- Tikka Masala Chicken
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 457 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Location
Also consider
If Sindoore is not the right fit
Go to Nectar Urban Cantina if drinks and a livelier room are part of the plan. Choose Hattie B's Hot Chicken if value, speed, and a clear Nashville staple matter more than a longer dinner.
Restaurant context
How Sindoore compares in Nashville
Choose Sindoore when convenience and a composed sit-down meal matter more than scene. Compared with Hattie B's Hot Chicken, which is the clearer value pick for $ Southern comfort food, Sindoore is the better fit for a calmer dinner where the table plans to linger. If the group wants a quick Nashville staple, Hattie B's is easier to justify; if the group wants a fuller restaurant meal, Sindoore makes more sense.
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor - BNA Airport is the practical airport-area fallback, especially when timing matters more than ambiance. Sindoore is the stronger call for an intentional Donelson meal. Nectar Urban Cantina is the cross-shop for a livelier, drinks-friendly cantina mood; pick that if the bar component drives the night.
Salento Italia is the better comparison for diners wanting a more classic dinner-out frame, while Sunflower Bakehouse makes more sense for a lighter, daytime-leaning plan. Sindoore is easiest to recommend for groups who want a simple dinner reservation in Nashville without building the whole evening around hype.
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Compare Sindoore
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sindoore | Nashville | No published awards | |
| Salento Italia | Nashville | No published awards | |
| Nectar Urban Cantina | Nashville | No published awards | |
| Sunflower Bakehouse | Nashville | No published awards | |
| Hattie B’s Hot Chicken | Nashville | $ · Southern | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5322024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5332023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Ranked · #38 |
| The Pharmacy Burger Parlor - BNA Airport | Nashville | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Sindoore?
Both lunch and dinner are listed on open days. Sindoore runs 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and 12–3 PM and 5–9 PM on Sunday. Monday is closed. Choose lunch or dinner based on your schedule.
Is Sindoore good for a special occasion?
Sindoore is a casual Nashville option based on the dress code and hours. It may work for a relaxed meal.
What are alternatives to Sindoore in Nashville?
If you are comparing options, you may also look at Hattie B's Hot Chicken, Nectar Urban Cantina, Salento Italia, Sunflower Bakehouse, and The Pharmacy Burger Parlor - BNA Airport.
