No Indian restaurant in Carleton Place? Desi Tadka in Stittsville is just 20 minutes on Highway 7. Ottawa's most authentic North Indian cooking — butter chicken, biryani, kulcha, and more. Worth every minute of the drive.
Closest location: Stittsville (20 min) · Also: Bells Corners (30 min)
Carleton Place is a growing town with great character — and a genuine gap when it comes to authentic Indian food. The closest real North Indian restaurant is Desi Tadka in Stittsville, just 20 minutes east on Highway 7. We've been making Ottawa's most authentic North Indian food since 2019 — recipes from a family kitchen in Amritsar, Punjab, made fresh every single day. No shortcuts, no frozen bases, no compromises. Carleton Place residents have discovered us and keep coming back. Whether you're planning a weeknight dinner out, need catering for a local event, or want to stock up with our weekly tiffin, make the drive — you won't regret it.
Hosting an event in Carleton Place, Almonte, or the Mississippi Mills area? Desi Tadka caters anywhere in the Ottawa Valley. Weddings, birthday parties, community events, corporate gatherings. Full buffet setups, tray service, custom menus. Call or email to discuss your event — we travel.
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"My family isn't South Asian but we are obsessed with Desi Tadka. Found it when looking for Indian food near Carleton Place and now it's our go-to for every special occasion."
"Had them cater our wedding in Almonte. They came out to us, set everything up, and the food was absolutely outstanding. Every single guest asked for the name of our caterer."
Desi Tadka caters and delivers across Ottawa and the surrounding area. Dine-in at our two locations, or book us for your next event anywhere in the region.
Order online before you leave Carleton Place — your food will be ready when you arrive in Stittsville (20 min). No service fees.