Amara Indian

4.8

9 Reviews

$41 to $100

Indian

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

Amara Indian Restaurant in Canberra is a must-visit for fans of authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine. Located on 51-53 Northbourne Avenue City, Amara specializes in dishes made with fresh ingredients sourced from local producers. Their menu offers a variety of options, including Banquet, Express, and Takeaway lunch menus that feature popular dishes like Daal, Palak Paneer, and Butter Chicken. For dinner, standout dishes include Chicken MoMo, Bangalore Dosai, and Bhindi Dopiyaza.

The restaurant has over 25 years of culinary experience, including a history of working in one of Sydney’s top Indian restaurants. Amara is open for lunch from Monday to Saturday and for dinner every evening, with extended hours on weekends

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Indian, South Indian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0450 715 990
Website
http://www.amaraindian.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact us directly
Private party facilities
Please contact us directly

Location
51-53 Northbourne Ave unit 1, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601
Neighborhood
Canberra City
Cross street
Northbourne Ave and Alinga St
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus 899 Stops at Sydney Building, Northbourne Av
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Amara Banquet
A$42.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Amara Banquet Appetisers Pappadums and Mint Sauce Starters Samosa, Chicken Tikka and Mini Masala Dosai Main Course (Served with Rice & Naan) Lamb Rogan Josh, Butter Chicken, Mixed Vegetable Curry Minimum Order of 2, Eat-In Only
Royal Banquet
A$48.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Royal Banquet Appetisers Pappadums and Mint Sauce Starters Samosa, Chicken Tikka and Mini Masala Dosai Main Course (Served with Rice & Naan) Lamb Rogan Josh, Butter Chicken, Konkan Prawns, Mixed Vegetable Curry Dessert (One choice, served with Masala Tea) Mango Kulfi, Pistachio Kulfi Minimum Order of 2, Eat-In Only

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
5Service
4.6Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

9 Reviews

R
Rami
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first trip to Amara Restaurant. Food quality is just brilliant with lot less oily/creamy than other Indian restaurants. Can recommend this to anyone.
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Stephen
Canberra
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice place with good value for money. Food really nice.
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David
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was tasty and the recommendations of the waiter about variety and quantities were excellent. Most of the guests at our table were vegan or vegetarian and we found the choices great. I will be back!
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SNEHA
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Amara Restaurant in Canberra, and it was a truly delightful experience! The ambiance is both elegant and welcoming, striking a perfect balance between sophistication and comfort. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel at home with their warm and attentive service, providing just the right level of care without ever feeling intrusive. The menu at Amara is a culinary journey, showcasing fresh, high-quality ingredients crafted into beautifully presented dishes. Each plate felt like a work of art, with vibrant flavors and creative pairings that made every bite a discovery. I particularly enjoyed chettinad chicken and goat curry with garlic naan, which was tender and packed with flavor, and the vegetarian options were equally impressive, showing attention to diverse dietary needs. At last, the lentil daal just reminded me of home.
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Miriam
Tropical QLD
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Very welcoming environment and the ambience is great! Food was excellent!
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Michelle
Canberra
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went here for the first time on Saturday and found a little gem in our local neighbourhood. The food was delicious, the service was attentive and friendly and the restaurant itself is clean and crisp. I recommend trying the Amara platter to sample some of the entrees, especially chicken tikka and tandoori lamb cutlet. The dessert platter is also highly recommended if you have room for it. The prices are very reasonable, not only for the food but also for the alcohol. Will definitely be visiting Amara on a regular basis.
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Kristen
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic tasty Indian food, nice setting, with lovely service. We are big fans of their Dosa and are hoping they will make Rava Dosa one day soon!
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Dimity
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best Indian in Canberra now. Really glad we found it.
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Greg
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, attentive but not intrusive service and good suggestions.
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FAQs

Amara Indian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0450 715 990.

Amara Indian is rated 4.8 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

51-53 Northbourne Ave unit 1, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601

Additional information

Cross street
Northbourne Ave and Alinga St
Neighborhood
Canberra City
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Indian, South Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus 899 Stops at Sydney Building, Northbourne Av
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.amaraindian.com/
Phone number
0450 715 990
Catering
Please contact us directly
Private party facilities
Please contact us directly

Amara Indian

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Amara Banquet

Royal Banquet

Menu

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Amara Indian offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Amara Indian restaurant rated?

Is Amara Indian currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information