Turmeric Indian Bistro
Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood
Restaurant in Ridgewood, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Turmeric Indian Bistro is a practical Ridgewood pick for casual Indian dining, especially if the plan is a repeatable neighborhood dinner rather than a high-production occasion. Choose it over Felina or Latour when flexibility matters more than polish; cross-shop SGD DUBU or Meltemi when the group is choosing by cuisine mood.
About Turmeric Indian Bistro
Should you book Turmeric Indian Bistro in Ridgewood? It can make sense if you want a casual meal in Ridgewood and the posted hours fit your plan. The venue is in Ridgewood, the dress code is casual, it is closed on Monday, and it lists both midday and evening service Tuesday through Sunday.
Use the schedule and casual dress code to decide whether it fits the occasion, then check the venue directly for current menus, reservations, seating details, and any day-of changes.
Use it when the schedule fits
Turmeric Indian Bistro is easiest to evaluate as a casual Ridgewood option with regular evening hours Tuesday through Sunday. Dinner service runs until 10:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and until 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Midday hours are also listed from 11:30 AM to 3 PM Tuesday through Sunday.
If you are comparing plans, Felina and Latour may be worth considering, while SGD DUBU SO GONG DONG TOFU & KOREAN BBQ and Meltemi Greek Restaurant point the meal in other directions. Village Green is another option to consider when you are scanning dining choices.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Turmeric Indian Bistro when it offers what you need: a Ridgewood location, casual dress, and posted lunch and dinner windows Tuesday through Sunday. Choose another venue if you need a specific feature, such as a particular seating setup, beverage program, tasting format, price point, or award history.
The practical verdict: Turmeric Indian Bistro is worth keeping on a Ridgewood shortlist if the schedule and casual setting match the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 34 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- turmericindianbistro.com
- Phone
- +12015748777
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Turmeric Indian Bistro reads like a neighborhood bistro rather than a destination restaurant. It sits on Ridgewood's Franklin Avenue, part of a mid-market, locally focused corridor serving commuters, families and residents who want steady, approachable quality. The kitchen follows a considered bistro model with a narrower menu and deliberate sourcing, creating an intimate, unpretentious atmosphere oriented toward relaxed, everyday dining.
Best For
This is a spot built for local life: families, groups and casual hangouts predominate, and commuters from nearby transit make up part of the regular crowd. Because the restaurant leans toward a bistro format, trading throughput for attention to the plate, it suits relaxed dinners with friends or family meals where you linger over thoughtfully prepared dishes. It’s not pitched as a tourist destination; instead it works best for neighborhood occasions, after-work dinners and modest celebrations among people who value steady, well-made Indian food.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the house signatures when you visit: Butter Chicken and the Vegetarian Special Thali are highlights. Expect a narrower selection rather than an exhaustive buffet, so pick a few standout plates to share and sample different flavors. Given the bistro approach and emphasis on sourcing, ask your server what the kitchen is focusing on that day to make the most of the considered, plate-forward cooking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Moderate noise level with a welcoming atmosphere for families and friends.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Butter Chicken
- Vegetarian Special Thali
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 34 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Planning details
Location
34 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- SGD DUBU SO GONG DONG TOFU & KOREAN BBQ, Notable alternative
- Meltemi Greek Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Felina, Notable alternative
- Village Green, Notable alternative
- Latour, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Ridgewood
Turmeric Indian Bistro makes the most sense as the flexible, lower-pressure choice in this Ridgewood set. Compared with Felina and Latour, it is better for a casual dinner where the group wants a specific cuisine direction without turning the night into a formal occasion. Felina is the stronger pick when room design and a more polished Italian-leaning evening matter; Latour is the better fit for a quieter, classic dinner.
Against SGD DUBU SO GONG DONG TOFU & KOREAN BBQ and Meltemi Greek Restaurant, the decision is mostly craving-led. Pick SGD DUBU for Korean comfort food and a more casual table; pick Meltemi for Greek plates and a Mediterranean direction; pick Turmeric Indian Bistro when shared Indian ordering is the point of the night.
Village Green is the better cross-shop for diners who want a broader neighborhood-restaurant feel rather than a cuisine-specific plan. If the goal is easiest repeat value, Turmeric Indian Bistro and SGD DUBU are the safer casual rotation picks; if the goal is a more occasion-coded dinner, start with Felina or Latour.
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Compare Turmeric Indian Bistro
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Turmeric Indian Bistro | Ridgewood | No published awards |
| SGD DUBU SO GONG DONG TOFU & KOREAN BBQ | Ridgewood | No published awards |
| Meltemi Greek Restaurant | Ridgewood | No published awards |
| Felina | Ridgewood | No published awards |
| Village Green | Ridgewood | No published awards |
| Latour | Ridgewood | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Wine Spectator Grand Award2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
How Turmeric Indian Bistro Ridgewood compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Turmeric Indian Bistro?
Both lunch and dinner are listed Tuesday through Sunday. Lunch is posted from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, while dinner runs from 5 PM to 10:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 5 PM to 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Monday.
Is Turmeric Indian Bistro good for solo dining?
If you are planning to go alone, the most useful details are the casual dress code and the Tuesday through Sunday lunch and dinner hours.
What should a first-timer know about Turmeric Indian Bistro?
Turmeric Indian Bistro is in Ridgewood, is closed Mondays, and lists service Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and again from 5 PM in the evening. Closing time is 10:30 PM most nights, with Friday and Saturday listed until 11:30 PM. Dress code is casual.
What are alternatives to Turmeric Indian Bistro?
Other options to consider include Felina, Village Green, Latour, SGD DUBU SO GONG DONG TOFU & KOREAN BBQ, and Meltemi Greek Restaurant.
Is Turmeric Indian Bistro good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, so it is a relaxed Ridgewood option rather than a venue for formal occasions.
How far ahead should I book Turmeric Indian Bistro?
For planning, note that Turmeric Indian Bistro is closed Monday, serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, and stays open later on Friday and Saturday than on the other listed dinner nights.
