Sitara Fine Indian Cuisine Opens in Downtown Columbus
A new family-owned Indian restaurant has opened at 427 E. Main St., the former longtime home of Indian Oven.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Sitara Fine Indian Cuisine officially opened its doors on October 2, 2026, at 427 E. Main St. in downtown Columbus. The space was previously occupied by Indian Oven, a staple that served the community for 25 years before relocating.
Why it matters
The opening marks a fresh chapter for the downtown dining corridor following the departure of a long-standing local eatery. It provides residents with new options for regional Indian cuisine within the heart of the city.
The new restaurant succeeds a business that operated at the 427 E. Main St. address for 25 years. The owners, the Singh family, also manage Ammar India Restaurant in Zanesville, which they opened in 2024.
The players
The Singh family
They are the owners of Sitara Fine Indian Cuisine and also operate Ammar India Restaurant in Zanesville.
Indian Oven
This restaurant occupied the downtown Columbus space for 25 years before relocating to Delaware, Ohio.
The details
Sitara Fine Indian Cuisine provides dine-in, takeout, and delivery services for local patrons. The restaurant also offers a lunch buffet available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Timeline
September 2026: Indian Oven closed its downtown location.
October 2, 2026: Sitara Fine Indian Cuisine opened to the public.
Market Landscape
This transition reflects the ongoing cycle of turnover common in urban commercial corridors, where new independent operators replace long-term tenants. It positions the Singh family to capture local market share previously held by Indian Oven.
Downtown workers and residents gain a new option for lunch and dinner services, including a specific weekend buffet schedule. Customers who frequented the previous tenant can now find Indian Oven in its new location in Delaware, Ohio.
The takeaway
The arrival of Sitara Fine Indian Cuisine offers a continuity of service for downtown diners seeking Indian fare. Residents should note that the restaurant maintains specific hours for its lunch buffet on weekends.
Further reading
For more updates on new establishments in the area, check our Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC4i.
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