Best Indian Restaurant in Manuel Antonio: A Diner's Guide

Between the rainforest and the beach sits one of Manuel Antonio's most distinctive kitchens. Here is what to expect, what to order and when to go.

Manuel Antonio draws visitors for rainforest trails, wildlife and beaches — and sends them looking for dinner with an appetite. Among the town's growing restaurant scene, guests searching for the best Indian restaurant in Manuel Antonio consistently arrive at Hola Indian Restaurant, located on Ruta 618 in front of Tulemar.

Why Indian food suits Manuel Antonio

The town hosts travellers from across the world, many of whom eat Indian food regularly at home. Tropical produce, fresh seafood and a warm climate also happen to suit Indian cooking beautifully: coconut curries, tandoori fish, bright chutneys and cooling raita all feel right after a day in the heat.

What makes the kitchen stand out

North Indian recipes, cooked traditionally

Our chefs come from India and cook the way they were trained — whole spices, slow gravies and a live tandoor. Nothing is finished in advance and reheated.

A menu that covers every table

Vegetarians and vegans are not an afterthought. Chana masala, palak paneer, dal tadka, vegetable biryani and coconut-based curries sit alongside butter chicken, lamb rogan josh and tandoori platters. Explore the sections on our menu before you arrive.

Spice levels you control

Every curry can be adjusted. Mild still tastes fully spiced — it simply loses the chilli heat, not the aroma.

What to order on a first visit

• Start: samosa or paneer tikka from the tandoor.
• Mains: butter chicken plus one vegetarian curry to share.
• Rice: chicken or vegetable biryani for the table.
• Bread: garlic naan, hot from the oven.
• Finish: gulab jamun or mango kulfi.

Planning your visit

We open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM. High season evenings fill quickly, so reserving ahead is the easiest way to guarantee the time you want — you can book your table in under a minute. Travelling in a group, celebrating, or staying in a villa nearby? Our catering service covers private dinners and events along the coast.

Full address, phone and map details for the restaurant are on the Manuel Antonio location page and our contact page.