Nadu

Nadu is a regional Indian restaurant at 2518 N Lincoln Ave in Lincoln Park from chef Sujan Sarkar, who also runs Indienne in River North. The name means homeland, and the menu labels each dish by its city or state, from Kolkata’s Tangra chili fish to Mumbai’s keema per eda and Kerala coconut curries. Plates are made for sharing, and the kitchen accommodates vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free diets. The 90-seat dining room has an upstairs private room for events.

What to know

• The restaurant opened on April 3, 2025.
• Michelin named Nadu a Bib Gourmand in the 2025 Chicago guide.
• Nadu was a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.
• A shared tasting menu costs $60 per person and requires the whole table to take part.
• Street parking is available on Lincoln Avenue, and there is no valet.