Daru Indian Restaurant & Gastropub

Name: Daru Indian Restaurant & Gastropub
Address: 9430 Scranton Rd, San Diego, California, 92121, US
Telephone: (858) 230-6104
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.50

Indian restaurant, Beer hall, Gastropub, Indian takeaway, Pizza takeaway, Restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Wine bar

Daru Indian Restaurant & Gastropub in San Diego crafts an inviting blend of Indian cuisine and a cozy pub atmosphere. Known for its vibrant dishes—from the creamy Malai Paneer Sizzler to the indulgent Chicken Pizza—this eatery caters to both vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Priced reasonably, it shines with fast service and a family-friendly vibe. With outdoor seating and a fine selection of craft beers, it's perfect for casual dining or happy hour hangouts. Don't miss the delightful Panipuri Shots or the famous Gajar Halwa!

Contact Info

Location: 9430 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858) 230-6104
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:30-9:30 pm
Wednesday: 5:30-9:30 pm
Thursday: 5:30-9:30 pm
Friday: 5:30-9:30 pm
Saturday: 5:30-9:30 pm
Sunday: 5:30-9:30 pm

Other Business Hours

Happy hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday: 5:30-6:30 pm
Thursday: 5:30-6:30 pm
Friday: 5:30-6:30 pm
Saturday: 5:30-6:30 pm
Sunday: 5:30-6:30 pm

Services

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Alcohol
Beer
Comfort food
Halal food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Late-night food
Organic dishes
Small plates
Spirits
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi

Casual
Cosy
Trendy

Family friendly
Groups
Tourists

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs
Kids' menu

Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Dogs allowed

Food & drink

Vibe

Pizza

Panipuri

Vada pav

Pakora

Thali

Chicken Wings

Bhaji

Chole bhature

Chocolate brownie

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Menu 1

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Menu 2

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Menu 3

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Menu 4

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Menu 5

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Reviews

The food here was great, but the service and ambience let it down.
There’s no pub vibe in here, so not sure of why it’s included in the name.
Service was poor despite having two wait staff being there who seemed to be hiding in the kitchen versus serving the customers.
If it hadn’t been for the eagle eye bar tender, we might still be there waiting to order.
Certainly would consider coming back again if the service improves

Owner response

Hi Dave, so sorry to hear about this experience.
We’d be happy to have you back and correct this.
I will make sure the staff is retrained.
—Daru

Delicious food, amazing service and great ambiance.
Masala peanuts and the Indian beer reminded us of being in India and the interior with Bollywood pictures just took us back in time.
Amazing vibe friendly staff.
We keep going back for more because the food is just great and it's a great place to hangout with friends and family.
A bar right outside provides additional drink options. We tried Mocktails like Masala Nimbu Litchi fizz Also tried chicken pizza with the chicken in the crust itself which was so loaded and delicious.
Vegetarian thali was superb and the Malai paneer sizzler was so delicious! Will be definitely be back for more! https://linktr.ee/socal_tasting

Owner response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review SoCal Tasting! We're glad that you've had great experiences at our Indian restaurant and we hope that you'll visit us again soon!

Absolutely exceptional experience at Daru Indian Gastropub! From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat.
The beer options were impressive, with a great selection of craft brews to pair with our meal.
The ambience was warm and inviting, with a modern yet cozy vibe that set the tone for a fantastic evening.
But the real stars of the show were the food options and quality! We tried the Malai Paneer Sizzler, which was creamy and rich, the Chicken Tikka Dinner Thali, which was flavorful and generously portioned, and the Panipuri Shots - a delightful surprise! And the piece de resistance: the Amazing Carrot Halwa, which was truly divine.
The quality of every dish was top-notch, with bold flavors and expertly balanced spices.
The service was attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with expertise.
Five stars isn't enough - Daru Indian Gastropub is a standout gem in the culinary scene.
Can't wait to return! 🍴👌

Owner response

Thank you Abhay for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We can't wait to see you again soon for more tasty Indian food!