Closed Tuesdays 186 High St, Ellsworth

Bold spirits. Timeless स्वाद(swaad)

A celebration of hand-ground spices, slow-cooked traditions and unforgettable Indian flavors.

See the menu Order online
A tray from above with a spinach curry, a paneer and pea curry, a bowl of basmati rice and roti in a paper-lined basket.
Tandoori lamb chops on a black platter with carrot and green pepper strips, a basket of naan behind them.

The dishes ordered most from our online menu.

  • Garlic Naan

    $6.50

    A bread with freshly chopped garlic and butter on top.

  • Butter Chicken

    $20.95

    Onion tomato cashew nut cream sauce.

  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    $20.95

    Onion tomato cream sauce & spices with diced onion and green peppers, cashew nut.

  • Samosa

    $9.95

    Spiced potatoes wrapped in puff pastry sheet, deep fried.

  • Butter Naan

    $5.95

    A bread with butter on top.

  • Palak Paneer

    $18.95

    Spinach cooked with paneer cubes, cream, and herbs.

  • Chicken Korma

    $20.95

    Onion cashew cream sauce & spices.

  • Malai Kofta

    $18.95

    Vegetable and cheese dumplings in a creamy onion-nut sauce.

10 curries, 5 proteins

All curries served with rice. Pick a protein to see what it comes in.

  • Mom Style Curry

    Traditional curry with Indian spiced gravy.

    With chicken, lamb, goat, shrimp or fish

  • Karahi

    Cooked with green pepper and onions karahi sauce.

    With chicken, lamb or shrimp

  • Korma

    Onion cashew cream sauce & spices.

    With chicken, lamb or shrimp

  • Tikka Masala

    Onion tomato cashew cream sauce & spices with diced onion and green peppers.

    With chicken, lamb or shrimp

  • Butter

    Onion tomato cashew nut cream sauce.

    With chicken, lamb or shrimp

  • Goan Vindaloo

    Cooked with potato in Goan style hot & spicy tomato, onion, vinegar sauce.

    With chicken, lamb or shrimp

  • Saag

    Mix of spices, cream and fresh spinach.

    With chicken, lamb or shrimp

  • Laal Maas

    A traditional preparation cooked by our chef’s signature style.

    With chicken, lamb or goat

  • Rogan Josh

    Tomato onion base, red chili, yogurt.

    With chicken, lamb or shrimp

  • Mango Chicken

    Boneless chicken cooked with traditional gravy & mango.

    With chicken

Savor the tradition

Spice, soul, and fire unite. The signature of Chef Amol Patle.

Rain or shine, day or night,A cup of चाय(chai) just feels right.With a hot समोसा(samosa) in handLife slows down, just as planned.

Marinated in मसाले(masale), kissed by flame,From the तंदूर(tandoor), it earns its name.Smoky, juicy, bold and bright,Tandoori chicken, pure delight

In a steel box, quietly it stays,A pinch of love in countless waysNo written rules, no measured art,Just a मसाला डब्बा(masala dabba), guided by heart

A pinch of love, a touch of care,Flavors rich and warmth to share,That’s the soul of a mom-style curry

Waffles, cakes and shakes

Signature waffles and every cake come with ice cream.

Signature shakes

  • Island Bliss

    Mango bright, banana light, a creamy sip that feels just right.

  • Choco Banana Delight

    Brownie kiss, banana bliss wrapped in a creamy dream.

  • Coconut Paradise

    Coconut skies, colada sighs, paradise in creamy highs.

All 12 shakes

Dessert cakes

  • Strawberry Symphony CakeStrawberry kiss, vanilla bliss, layers that whisper pure sweetness.
  • Carrot CakeSpiced and sweet, a nutty treat.
  • Red Velvet CakeVelvet red, sweetly spread.
  • Choco Hazelnut Bliss CakeChocolate flow, hazelnut glow.
  • Fudge Fantasy Brownie CakeFudgey rain, creamy gain.
All 17 cakes

Indian desserts

  • Gulab JamunFried donut balls, sugar syrup, nuts.
  • RasmalaiFlattened cheese balls, thickened milk, nuts.
  • Rice KheerRice pudding, nuts.
A frozen blue cocktail with a salted rim and a cherry, on a dark napkin on the bar.

A full bar

A curated bar program featuring cocktails, beer, and wine.

Our focus is on high-quality ingredients, consistent flavors, and warm hospitality.

Find us on High Street

Cilantro Indian Bistro & Bar
186 High St, Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Get directions (207) 813-0047
Monday
11 am to 9 pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday and Thursday
11 am to 9 pm
Friday and Saturday
12 pm to 10 pm
Sunday
11 am to 9 pm
The front of the Cilantro Indian Bistro building: a stone gable with the green-lettered sign above the entrance and the parking lot in front.