Review Nilgiri’s - Cremorne

Nilgiri's is not your average Indian restaurant. What is done with the food here is a cut above the rest. Even in well-known dishes, spice mixes or ingredient combinations can surprise. Take the samosas with cabbage... super tasty but quite unusual. The raita tasted wonderful, though we could not put our finger on exactly what gave the special flavour. We also enjoyed the coconut chutney with the papadums. My wife really enjoyed the soft naan. The goat was tasty, tender and fell off the bone. The lamb pieces too had good spice - we thought we could taste some clove... very yummy! As noted by many others, the butter chicken was also fantastic. All of the food was served with the non-vegetarian banquet meal. Food was served at a good pace and service was very friendly and efficient. .... We shall return!

As other reviewers allude to - really is a cut above. Food excellent and service to match. Personal favourite was the smoked eggplant (coming from someone who would typically steer away from eggplant) - although everything was delicious. Strongly recommend.

Consistently great, really fresh upscale south indian food with a menu that changes seasonally. Having been here a few times, we are never disappointed and always impressed with the complexity of flavours and freshness of the ingredients! A definite winner!

An iconic Indian Restaurant! Historically our initial experience with Nilgiri's many moons ago was at St Leonards, North Shore, they had nights for different regions of India and absolutely fabulous. Now they're currently in Cremorne it's more intimate and the service was great and the Head of house Meera such a lovely woman. We had the Tasting menu and very happy with the offerings.

Nice little restaurant. Can tell that they are trying to present Indian food in a fine dining way. However some innovative dishes just didn't taste exciting as their looks. And food was kinda really bland. The way they treat the protein was good. Most of the meat are really tender. Highlight was the butter chicken. It doesn't taste like the normal one, it is milder and sweeter. Service was good, price was high. One time restaurant.

Undoubtedly one of the best meals in Sydney , the credit goes not just to the finger licking food and service by the team but also the hospitality and warmth by the Ajoy Uncle and Meera auntie .Indian food world over is going thru a transition where popular restaurant cuisine is being replaced by a lesser known yet more flavourful regional Indian cuisine .The restaurant does and has been doing it with aplomb .We had the tasting menu at approx 62$ and were left in a food Koma .if you have not been here already...you are missing out ,oh and they have these fantastic cooking classes that teach you a meat and vegetarian dish ,don't forget to book one .Thank you So much for a wonderful evening .

First time customer, home delivery, three curries , rogan josh, butter chicken, goat curry. Arrived warm, very disappointed, goat sinewy and tough, and all were pretty tasteless, could have all had same sauce really .

Wow - just shared the 2022 Winter Menu main courses of chicken, lamb and cauliflower (and accompaniments) with some friends - speaking as a regular …… THE best ever from this lovely restaurant.

Every time I have Dinner at Nilgri’s I am super impressed .. Thankyou - dinner was superb Cauliflower , eggplant and Barramundi ... Vanessa and I couldn’t decide which meal was better —- all magnificent !

Excellent, Unique and Authentic Indian food, at its best.. Seafood was outstanding, loved the Quilon Fish Curry.. Keep it up Ajoy and Meera..

The food was great and has always been. But the waiter didn’t know the menu. He had to call Meeta for help. Why appoint waiters who don’t know their own menu?

This is one of my fav restaurants in Sydney. They provide yummy real indian taste with different added flavours which make their food best among others. There is a magic in the hands of chef... Especially i met one of their chef Amit.... Osm food... Keep it up man���

We visited Nilgiris on 14th February for the lunch buffet. The food lacked flavor and taste. Choices were less. Veg and Non-Veg dishes were not specifically marked/labelled. In fact some dishes weren't named at all. We have visited this restaurant before and the quality of food was very good. It has deteriorated considerably and has become way too pricey. I wouldn't probably go there again.

Had the butter chicken, potato croquettes, dhal, and garlic naan. All were excellent. Took awhile to get our food but it was extremely busy there. We were not in a hurry, so okay. Will definitely return!

I have been eating at Nilgiri's for over five years and it is by far the best Indian cuisine I have ever eaten in Australia. It has been a fantastic inspiration for my own cooking.

worst food ever, i believe all the restaurant in harris park. 10 times better then this restaurant, i visited this restaurant few weeks before complete waste of money,

Very good food, tasty and fast - they even put together a Vegan Degustation for us - thank you we will be back :)

Food quality A1. Very good service. Would highly recommend.

One of the best cooking classes I have ever done. His natural effervescence is captivating. The food is also beyond compare. Loved every second, Thank you Ajoy

The food was amazing! The owner was more than willing to have a chat. The overall service was 10/10 and we will certainly be back in the future. Thanks for having us �

It used to be very good food. But we were really disappointed from last few orders we placed. Paratha were huge disappointment and also curries. Curries were too much oily and tasteless. Not going back ��

We went in for Mother's Day dinner ! albeit it was crowded and now we know why .. the food is delicious and spread was awesome ! Chicken Tikka Masala was by far the best we had in Sydney. Right from momos to kheema paratha to the desserts , well done guys !! Service was excellent as well. Will be back soon , so glad to find something good on North Shore :)

Excellent food, super service and aesthetically appealing. Best Indian food I have had away from home. One less star for not having many menu items.

A classy set up which makes you feel at home and stay cozy! Nilgiris is very beautiful and the owners are the brownie points to this place. Very warm and friendly people making you feel very comfortable. The food is unbelievable for the way it's curated and is sure to blow your mind away!<br/>They have a variety of food nothing ordinary. The flavours linger in your mouth for long and your taste buds are in for a treat! I loved everything on their menu, from the starters to the main course and the kulfi, droolworthy!!<br/><br/>Go to this place if you want to satisfy the feeling of not having had good food in a while and you won't regret the choice!

I've been coming to Nilgiri since they opened in Crows Nest - it was my son's first day of walking and he's now 21. I came last night with a girlfriend and we left beaming with joy and plenty of time before our movie started. The staff are really friendly and the food is still so different, and amazing. The beetroot samosas and house-made paneer were spectacular. Not a cheap night out but worth it for an occasion.<br/><br/>This was my review from 5 years ago at St Leonards location:<br/><br/>The food here never disappoints. The service has levelled up since our last visit a couple of years ago - little serving flourishes at the table. Our drinks were on the house because I mentioned it was our anniversary when booking online - a lovely surprise! Thank you Ajoy and team, you continue to outdo yourselves.

Nilgiri's is steps above your typical Indian restaurant. What I love about this place is the amazing staff who are so attentive and serve with the biggest smiles. It makes you want to come back. The food is delicious, I've had a few of the Tasting menus and they always ask me if I want anything topped up at no cost. A great place for a date or to take the parents when they're in town :)

I’ve been going to Nilgiris since I was 15 years old, and it has never disappointed. The new establishment at Cremorne is a labour of love, and it is evident in the quality of the food. Fresh, innovative alterations to the menu are made regularly depending on the season so there’s always something new to look forward to.

We consider this the best Indian in the area. Very impressed by lamb shank. A bit surprised by the green samosas but they are packed full of flavour. Cheesy garlic nam bread is heaven.

I and my friend went there recently. We ordered the tasting menu. It was amazing! Just what we needed. Staff is friendly as well. Still can’t get over the taste of the food!

Very unsatisfactory- shocked that this restaurant has such a big name! Ordered takeaway- palak paneer and baingan. Palak paneer was really salty and lacked any real flavour. The baingan tasted like an eggplant salad. Too many chives and coriander. I will not order here again.

Fantastic Indian curry. Easily the best I've had in Australia. The veggie dishes rank alongside the non-veggie. We're always well looked after and regular changes in menu keep it fresh. My favourite place to eat out in Sydney.

Mention Nilgiri’s on your social media and you’ll likely be showered with positive stories: “My colleagues highly recommend this!” “Ajoy is the MAN! Nilgiris in St Leonards when it was there was one of THE best...” Surviving nearly two decades in the restaurant game, and in its third location, you will now find this Indian stalwart on Military Road, opposite the Hayden Orpheum. It's a light-filled corner spot, decorated rather simply with large hanging lights, each fitted with an Edison bulb, a wall of custom cartoons, and a bicycle laden with shiny silver tiffins.The aromatic scent of toasted spices swirls around the full dining room and we begin to salivate without even having seen a menu. Ajoy’s wife, Meera Joshi, leads the smiling, efficient floor team, who seem to get our Pappadums and Dips ($7.50) onto our table the second we decide upon the well-priced Non-Vegetarian Tasting Menu ($48/head). I don’t think I’ve tried...