About Golden India

Golden India – the name is adapted from “Sone ki Chidiya” meaning “the sparrow of gold”. This is the name given to India because of its richness in diversity of religions, cultures, languages and especially food.

Golden India promises to serve authentic Indian food in the Swiss Alps. Our guests can enjoy Indian food in Grindelwald, Wengen (car free village) and Zermatt (car free village). Grindelwald and Wengen are located in Jungfrau region, close to Interlaken, in the Berner Oberland in Switzerland. Golden India is the first authentic Indian restaurant in Zermatt. Zermatt is a car free village and lies at the feet of the world famous “Swiss Toblerone Chocolate Mountain, “Matterhorn”. Zermatt is also known as “Matterhorn Glacier paradise” region in the Valais kanton.

Our next new adventure is the opening of Golden India in Lausanne. Lausanne is a city in Kanton Vaud on Lake Geneva, also known as the home to the International Olympic Committee headquarters, the Olympic Museum and lakeshore Olympic Park. Restaurant is located in the heart of the city, close to the Saint-François Galeries. You can reach us by 7 minutes walk from Lausanne train station or simply take metro to Bessières.

At all of our GoldenIndia restaurants, You can taste the authenticity and tradition of Indian cuisine of Northern India in every Punjabi curry and our special tandoori dishes that are prepared using traditional cooking methods. You can choose from a wide selection of a la carte dishes. There is a great selection of dishes to satisfy the stomach as well as the soul for vegetarians and meat-eaters.

OUR RESTAURANTS

Golden India in Leukerbad, Switzerland. Our new venture is opening on 14th December, 2022 from 5:00pm. Come and enjoy the delicious Indian food.
GoldenIndia is now serving delicious Indian food in the beautiful town of Sursee, Switzerland. Looking forward to welcome everyone to our new venture in Sursee.
GoldenIndia is located in the heart of Grindelwald, canton of Berne, at a 5-minute walking distance from the main train station of the village.
  • star rating  Dinner - Absolutely incredible food, some of the best we’ve had. Everyone was very friendly and had very efficient service. The chicken saag was so delicious I wish we’d found this place... read more

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    March 1, 2023

    star rating  Nothing better than this! - I had to stay in Zermatt for quite sometime and was trying to figure out a decent restaurant with decent food. Came accross this restaurant named Golden India.
    I started... read more

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    February 28, 2023

    star rating  Best in town! - I had a rare yet special experience with Zermatt while I came accross this restaurant Golden India.
    The ambience was great as the Indian music made me feel home and... read more

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    February 28, 2023

    star rating  Second home after India - We were staying in Zermatt for 3 nights and had no trouble as our hotel was near this homely restaurant.
    We were delighted to see the hospitality with great food... read more

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    February 28, 2023
  • star rating  Super Indian food in zermatt - Excellent food, excellent service! Good variety! And good sized portions! Really enjoyed the meal! A must go place when in zermatt!

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    February 24, 2023

    star rating  Best service ever - Recently visited there and the service was excellent and also the food was amazing
    Would surely visit again

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    February 18, 2023

    star rating  Best Indian food!!! - Easily the best Indian food we’ve ever had - the chicken tikka masala is a MUST. Naan, samosas, and prawn tandoori also excellent. The staff is friendly and attentive. Service... read more

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    February 16, 2023

    star rating  Indian dish - The best Indian food we ever had in Europe. I could even taste the coriander. So much details in preparing the dish...the roti-naan was so soft and fresh....didnt feel we... read more

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    February 14, 2023
  • star rating  VERY GOOD FOOD! - delicios food, fast serving, friendly staff and good prices - this is what I can say about this restaurant.
    Also location is very easy to find.

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    February 12, 2023

    star rating  Amazing food and wonderful service - We had an amazing lunch at Golden India, Zermatt. The food was really tasty, and the service was superb. We tried lamb curry, butter chicken, and chicken and vegetable biryani.... read more

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    February 11, 2023

    star rating  Lunch before Matterhorn - The was superbly authentic! It was soooo good! We ordered Butter Chicken, Lamb Boryani, Lamb Curry and Chicken Biryani.

    Highly recommended!!! Best service

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    February 11, 2023

    star rating  Ski Trip-Zermatt - Excellent food, wonderful atmosphere and service! The flavors of our Lamb Bhuna were amazing! Curry melted into a dish with lamb in a highly spiced rich sauce of tomatoes, onions... read more

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    February 9, 2023
  • star rating  Excellent service - Had a great experience the food was good and the service was excellent hope to be there soon once again

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    February 9, 2023

    star rating  Best Indian food I’ve ever had - Best Indian food I have ever had in or outside of India. Phenomenal service, kind and warm atmosphere. We truly enjoyed this restaurant. Anything on the menu would be amazing... read more

    avatar thumb Nicole G
    February 9, 2023

    star rating  Excellent Indian Food - The food is really good, the service is fast. The menu has vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. We had ordered chicken tikka and it was excellent. Reservation is recommended during high... read more

    avatar thumb Deepu S
    February 5, 2023

    star rating  So good, we almost ate here twice - Awesome Indian Food! My bride and I had the chicken tiki masala and garlic nan with perfect jasmine rice. This is the best Indian food we have had anywhere in... read more

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    February 3, 2023
  • star rating  One of the best places to eat in Zermatt - Incredible service from Francesco. The food here, aghhh just so good, it’s hard to comprehend. Definitely a place to eat at least once. My wife and I are definitely coming... read more

    avatar thumb ElRuz
    February 2, 2023

    star rating  The best indian foods in Switzerland - Very delicious foods and reasonable prices for the one who really miss the foods from hometown. We've already tried in both Grindelwald and Zermatt. Never seen any difference.

    avatar thumb OkkarM2
    January 31, 2023

    star rating  Indian Cuisine, served wonderfully. - The place has a welcoming vibe and a typical Indian Restaurant decor. The hospitality was equally good. But THE FOOD, it is beyond amazing. By far the best I’ve had... read more

    avatar thumb keshav j
    January 30, 2023

    star rating  Good Food ! Good Manager - Good Food ! Love it so much ! Manager Francisco was attentive and friendly ! Chicken & Vegetable dishes was really good and spicy enough for us

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    January 29, 2023
  • star rating  Great food! - The food was amazing and the service was perfect! We came as a large group and they were able to sit us all together. Everything we ate was very good!

    avatar thumb TalSTravel
    January 27, 2023

    star rating  Definitely the best Indian food we have had! - Amazing food, really fresh and full of flavour. Staff are very friendly and service was great. Was nice to have a break from the other European food in Zermatt. We... read more

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    January 23, 2023

    star rating  BEST INDIAN FOOD WE HAVE EVER HAD! - Highly suggest visiting this place. The food was incredible and the service was amazing. Best Indian food we have ever had!

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    January 23, 2023

    star rating  Best food in zermatt - Best food we have had in Zermatt. The Swiss are not none for their food, so this was a welcome respite. The butter chicken and aloo goobi was cooked perfectly... read more

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    January 22, 2023
  • star rating  Awesome curry - Food was delicious. Chicken Madras with rice and a peshwari nan. I’m from the UK and a regular eater of Indian food and this was up there with the best.... read more

    avatar thumb Austin B
    January 20, 2023

    star rating  Dinner for 6 - Excellent attention, very tasty food and a nice treat leaving us rejuvenated. Easy to recommend for anyone with a taste for something savory while in Switzerland.

    avatar thumb feliperuiz22
    January 3, 2023

    star rating  Tip top is putting it mildly - I will have to agree with the general opinion that this is the best Indian food I've had, by far!
    What a hidden gem and spectacular find. Lively place,... read more

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    January 3, 2023

    star rating  Best Indian I’ve ever had! - Best Indian I’ve ever had in my life - anywhere! Great service, incredible flavors, and a really nice break from the traditional Swiss cuisine, which can be lacking in flavor... read more

    avatar thumb Dan S
    January 1, 2023
  • star rating  Mrs - My fiancé and I had the most amazing dinners here, we kept coming back. Best Indian we’ve ever had - Munishkumar was delightful, charming and attentive and the food was... read more

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    December 31, 2022

    star rating  Hidden Gem - Some of the best Indian food I have had anywhere, and unlike many other places in Zermatt the prices are fair and you don't feel like you are being fleeced.

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    December 28, 2022

    star rating  Great food but poor service - We throughly enjoyed the food at Golden India. However we waited a long time and noted others waiting even longer. They have insufficient staff which spoils the experience somewhat.

    avatar thumb GeraldS834
    December 26, 2022

    star rating  Excellent food - We went with my partner to eat there yesterday. All the dishes were excellent, we ordered chicken biriani, spicy chickpea curry and spinash and all the plates were very tasty.... read more

    avatar thumb gfazan
    December 26, 2022
  • star rating  Excellent Indian in zermatt - Best tandoori I’ve eaten. Probably better than india. Huge portion and quality meat. Great service too!

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    December 25, 2022

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