Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
Local time in Branford: 12:35 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (203) 481-8994 to confirm.
Location & directions
168 Montowese StBranford, CT 06405
About Darbar India
Darbar India is an Indian restaurant you'll find at 168 Montowese St in Branford, Connecticut. Our Branford guide covers 25 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
Darbar India is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM.
Guests can choose from 8 menu items. Dishes worth a look include Non Veg Thali, Mango Lassi, and Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza.
Service options include outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (203) 481-8994 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Indian Restaurant
- Address
- 168 Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405
- Phone
- (203) 481-8994
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM
- Menu
- 8 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Indian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Darbar India’s weekday schedule with 15 other Indian restaurants in Connecticut. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 9:45 PM, in line with the typical 9:45 PM.
In total it is open about 75.3 hours a week, 7 hours more than the local median of 69. 93% of Indian restaurants in Connecticut open on Sundays, and Darbar India is one of them.
Compared with 15 other Indian restaurants in Connecticut that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Indian restaurants in Connecticut
Based on 10 menus with 996 priced items from Indian restaurants in Connecticut, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $18.95.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Chicken | 80% | $18.77 |
| Garlic Naan | 80% | $5.08 |
| Malai Kofta | 80% | $17.99 |
| Chicken Tikka | 70% | $20.95 |
| Gulab Jamun | 70% | $6.32 |
| Mango Lassi | 70% | $5.62 |
| Cheese Naan | 70% | $6.90 |
| Butter Chicken | 70% | $19.95 |
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Asian-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Halal food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Darbar India there are 2 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 5 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (2), American (1), and Breakfast & Brunch (1).
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanHome Branford0.2 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchBranford Breakfast Connection0.3 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsBeach Donut Shop0.5 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks1.0 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexChipotle1.0 mi
What to expect at an Indian restaurant
Indian and South Asian restaurants serve curries, tandoori dishes, breads and rice from across the subcontinent, plus Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan specialties. North Indian dishes – butter chicken, tikka masala, naan – are the most familiar, while South Indian restaurants focus on dosas, idli and vegetarian thalis.
What to order
- Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala – the mildest and most popular curries
- Dal and chana masala – hearty vegetarian staples
- Biryani – spiced rice layered with meat or vegetables
- Garlic naan – baked in the tandoor
Good to know
- Spice levels are adjustable; “medium” varies widely between restaurants.
- Weekday lunch buffets offer the best value.
- Mango lassi helps cool things down if a dish turns out spicier than expected.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Darbar India's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM.
Is Darbar India open on Sunday?
Yes, Darbar India is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:45 PM.
Where is Darbar India located?
Darbar India is located at 168 Montowese St, Branford, CT 06405.
What is the phone number of Darbar India?
You can call Darbar India at (203) 481-8994.
Does Darbar India offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Darbar India offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Darbar India?
The typical price range at Darbar India is $20–30 per person.
Does Darbar India take reservations?
Yes, Darbar India accepts reservations.
Is Darbar India wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Darbar India open late?
No, Darbar India usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Darbar India?
There are 5 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Darbar India. Nearby options include Home Branford (0.2 mi), Branford Breakfast Connection (0.3 mi), and Beach Donut Shop (0.5 mi).
How much do Indian restaurants in Connecticut cost?
Based on 10 menus with 996 priced items from Indian restaurants in Connecticut, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $18.95.
