The best Dinner in Daylesford | Sluurpy updated in June

Taj Mahal Authentic Indian Restaurant

90/100 (1357 ratings)

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"Fantastic food and service. Will be..."

Jake Tracey

"Best chicken Tikka I have ever eaten. Amazing food and service. Staff very..."

Geeta

"Went in for nye dinner We ordered the onion bahjii, Prawn masala curry,Okra curry, and extra poppadoms. Service was absolutely amazing..."

Jülide Singh

"Ordered the beef curry, spiced cheese mushrooms and garlic narn. Beef was tender and tasty, and the mushrooms were deliciously spiced. Garlic narn..."

Jonathan Sh

"Good service. Great food. Value for..."

Sue

"Great find. Authentic Indian. We ordered Garlic Prawns & Meat Samosas (delicious) and shared Beef Madras as the main. The..."

Manmar

"I was thoroughly impressed with the food. The butter chicken may have been the tastiest I've ever eaten. I'm keen to go back again before I leave..."

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"We stumbled into this restaurant after stuggling to find a vegetarian pub meal (hoping for drinks and dinner) but headed down the road and saw Taj..."

Adi Garner

"Excellent authentic Indian food. We had the Garlic butter naans, butter chicken, egg plant, Lamb rogan josh and they were excellent. Can't fault it..."

Lil’MissNyonya

"YUM! Probably one of the best Indian food I have ever eaten! Butter chicken was 10/10 washed down with the mango lassi, absolutely delicious..."

Lois92

"Excellent Indian food and great service,owner was very obliging with helping us pick the spicy and not so spicy for the kids! Highly recommend.. will..."

Sonja Pratt

"Food amazing, service outstanding, HIGHLY recommend! We will be back! I normally don't prefer lamb, but had the best lamb curry of my life..."

Theresa Belt

"I have to say this place offers one of the most authentic Indian cooking. The manager recommended some tips on the menu and they were all delicious...."

Stephen Gama

"Always enjoy eating here, well not here as I often get our meals takeaway. The food is always flavoursome and well made. The service is average, food..."

Num Num Time

"Absolutely 5/5. Do yourself a favour and go down to this little quaint restaurant and meet the friendly delightful staff and eat the most delicious,..."

Lara Eli Davis

"A brick veneer from the 60's on a corner that doubles as a restaurant, a surprisingly good one. Our expectations were low but well surpassed...."

JiroMiki

"This was one of the most delicious meals I have ever eaten! I got the prawn korma and my boyfriend had the lamb korma, both were really creamy and..."

Elizabeth Allen

"Absolutely awesome. Friendly staff, fabulous food, as good as (actually better than) any suburban Melbourne restaurant. My 7 and 5 year olds were..."

Nical1979

"We called in for tea while we were in the area. Did not not disappoint. The servers were very friendly, the restaurant itself was spotless. The food..."

Eating Around The Town

"Spot on Indian cooking! Flavoursome with just the right amount of spices. We're always on the look out for excellent Indian food and this tops it..."

Leona0303

"Absolutely brilliant! The best Indian food I've tasted in Australia. We asked for the food to be extra spicy and they delivered! And it wasn't..."

Moverandshekhar

"Was very impressed with this place. Had dinner here during our stay in Daylesford and it was one of the better meals we had. Service was great，and..."

AaronN

"This place is hands down the best place to eat Indian food in all of Australia! Service is amazing, waitresses are friendly and the manager remembers..."

Ajay

"Delicious food, fast service (25 mins for takeaway), friendly staff. Would definitely go back next time I'm up this way. I had the Butter..."

Kim

"It's been exactly 2 months since we dined at Taj Mahal, Daylesford on New Year's Day before heading off to see the fireworks in Maribyrnong. We..."

TravellingFoodie

"Excellent hospitality with great food along with amazing desertsWe went for dinner with family, we were 12 with two young ones, the owner was..."

John

"Just returned from Taj Mahal Daylesford, best Indian food this side of India. Service is the best, prices are extremely good. Won't get better food..."

Wendy Goodwin

"All the food we had was tasty and authentic as promised. Service was good. The food took a while to arrive but it was worth the wait.This..."

Alan Loy

"Ignore all the flashing lights outside and go in! Dropped in after not being impressed with the first place we had been recommended and we are glad..."

Garnett

"You will be surprised!! great food and service... Amazing people (brought my daughter bunch of chocs moment they saw she was a bit cranky and were..."

Vg

"Daylesford...Again I am surprised.. We searched for a good restaurant in Daylesford on urbanspoon, this one had 100% of people like it. You wonder..."

Lisa

"Had takeaway here tonight, it was nice but over-priced - most expensive Indians we've ever ordered (seems to be the daylesford/hepburn springs way)..."

Gemma

"Had takeaway here tonight, it was nice but over-priced - most expensive Indians we've ever ordered (seems to be the daylesford/hepburn springs way)..."

Gemma

"The Taj is certainly worthy of consideration when in Rome, and the butter chicken is good, but perhaps not the best I've had. Having said that, The..."

Iceman

"Butter Chicken and Lamb Vindaloo. Food is Brilliant Here. Guys Try It For Sure! One of the Best Indians That We'Ve Ever Tried. U Will Love Here, Just..."

Nooshin.naseh

"Butter Chicken. Succulent pieces of boneless chicken with a butter tempered..."

Trinitybusinessadvisory

"Fantastic food . I loved it . We had it twice in our 3 day stay at daylesford . Would recommend it and will definitely come again..."

Reet

"Easily the best Indian in Daylesford. By a mile. Don't be put off by odd spot- an old GP surgery!!!- the flavours are utterly authentic and complex ,..."

CairnsLocal

"Best Indian food I've ever had. Simply amazing flavours. Go get..."

Spike Avery

"Who would have thought the best Indian restaurant I have dined at to date would be in Daylesford. The dining experience feels very cosy as..."

Ben Ryan

"Enjoyed many good meals..."

Mineral Springs Foodies

"Great food, good service... Authentic punjabi cuisine...."

Marion

"Great Indian Food. I went looking for great traditional indian and I got it. The food at the Taste of Spice was impressive, just for lunch. My..."

Alchemybeauty

"Yum, so glad we booked for dinner here. Thank goodness for Google reviews too leading us to good places :-) As others have said, we didn’t expect..."

Susan Ware

"Amazing food. One of the best Indian Restaurant food we had ever tasted in Australia. We went there after seeing all the reviews and also been told..."

Pragya Joshi

"Fantastic Food with lots of vego options. I really like the chicken vindaloo at the spicy level. An amazing flavourful kick. Pani puri was soso. Goat..."

Tom Jiang

"This has got to be the best Indian restaurant service I’ve ever had. Food was delicious, naan wasn’t from a tandoori oven, however, still good..."

Trung

"Had the masala puri as entree and it was absolutely delicious! Refreshing and an appetite starter. Our three main curries were stunning too. If..."

dilys yeak

"Tastiest fresh Mushroom Matter, saffron rice, papadums & tamarind sauce I’ve eaten in years. Large portion. Clean , warm interior. All the staff..."

mardi caines

"Always a great place to come for Indian food. We come here often for dinner and food is amazing, service is always..."

Linh Nguyen

Mercato @ Daylesford

87/100 (1058 ratings)

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"The ambience was so beautiful and intimate and as soon as we walked in were made to feel like the only people there. Had two staff members tend to us..."

Tammi

"As soon as we arrived, the staff were so welcoming and got to know us a little bit while seating us. Ordering the food was easy and quick and the..."

Raelene Pagala

"Absolutely superb food. Some of the most delicious scallops and barramundi I’ve ever eaten. The service was impeccable and the setting was very..."

Nick X Thomson

"unable to fault a thing. Staff: knowledgeable, professional. Food: great flavours, good quality, great recipes. I enjoyed..."

Chrissy Halden

"Highly recommended as a favourite for visiting tourists , I was really looking forward to having dinner here. Mercato with its plush rich..."

Freeo

"An Outstanding Restaurant. Service was exquisite. The Wine Pairing we're Outrageous. The Food Divine. Only a lacklustre deconstructed Tarte Tatin..."

Michael Mitrovski

"Food was divine. Especially the scallops, so I highly recommend it. Customer service was on point. Everyone was so friendly and very professional...."

Jess

"This is a charming but serious restaurant. We ate the chef’s degustation. It was delicious, interesting and filling. Highlights included the..."

Mattharv67

"As soon as you walk into Mercato, it gives off a fine dining with a country inviting feel. It felt warm and the staff were friendly and..."

Excited By Food

"What a lovely night we had here tonight at Mercato.Having been a weekend resident of the area for nearly 4 years, I can’t understand why..."

Dan

"Wonderful meal-Duck was delicious！ beautiful surroundings and excellent hosts! Mercato is a beautiful space to have a dinner.we will look..."

Vanessa Chen

"Have eaten here a number of times now, food is always great, lovely ambience in the dining room and good service. New owners have recently taken..."

Матчев Беат

"Food was delicious and fresh + beautifully presented. Despite arriving late and close to closing hours we still received top and prompt..."

KhanhLy Tran

"Very professional staff they grab your jacket at the door and bring it back for you at the end of the evening. The food tasted great but it wasn't as..."

Mel

"We had an outstanding meal here! This contemporary and cosy restaurant is located on Raglan Street. With its fireplace and nicely decorated interior,..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"We went to Mercato for our (many years!) anniversary and we loved it! They have a huge wine list, and the food is fresh and interesting. My husband..."

JenPak

"Thoroughly enjoyed our meals on Mondays "locals night" - main and glass of wine for $30 with the ability to add in a la carte items. Service was..."

Bec Dirago

"Great memories here at Mercato! We had some really delicious food, my entree,main and special request for dessert was amazing, Great service! I would..."

Deefoodmeister

"My bestie and I arrived at Mercato @ Daylesford ready for the last meal of our 2 day trip in Victoria’s spa country. We had been overwhelmed by the..."

Food And Drink Melbourne

"It behooves me to say this upfront. This review may be tainted by excess consumption of excellent alcohol.Mercato, in Daylesford / Hepburn..."

Oni San

"amazing angus beef as main dishes, nice table service. Plain pork belly is average, will come back when update menu is..."

Facebook User

"Interesting to say the least and underwhelming as we expected more. The service staff were on point with their knowledge of the food and wine along..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Romantic restaurant with decent food. Spatcock & pork belly were the highlight. Worth a visit if you are in Daylesford and already been to the other..."

TT

"This place was nice, it’s a lovely spot. The food was okay, maybe we ordered wrong but I don’t know it just didn’t have the wow..."

Crogga

"Stylish restaurant with a fantastic menu - all meals were presented beautifully and tasted wonderful. Wine choices were very good. The dessert menu..."

Anita Hamilton

"Went there on Locals night (Monday night) which is $30 for a main and a glass of wine. Not that great unfortunately... I expected a higher standard..."

MD

"Great ambiance and attentive staff.We both had the degustation and the kitchen were very flexible in catering to dietary requirements.The..."

Matt Vaughan

"Lovely atmosphere, found the service to be extremely prompt and professional. Had a 2 course meal (mains & dessert) which were small servings but..."

Fitnessforgranted

"Had a great lunch here and the food was great. Each dish was well presented, cooked well and had great flavour. The seared scallops in particular..."

Wei-Chi Lee

"We had a wonderful 3 course meal. The menu was fantastic with a superb variety of combinations of ingredients within each dish. Each course was..."

Darlene Scowen

"Always fantastic!. Have been going to Mercato for a number of years whenever we get the chance to get away to Daylesford. Since Mercato opened its..."

Nick Kokkoris

"Delicious, cosy, friendly,..."

Ladybug13

"Just OK for the price you pay. Nothing really set this restaurant apart from the surrounding restaurants. Nonetheless, I had a good dining experience..."

Hungry Hippo

"Simply gorgeous. Wow spectacular food. I am still salivating when I think about it. Definitely try the degustation menu and have the best of..."

Silvia Sk

"Diner review. Stopped by Mercato for dinner based on reviews on here. To say the least, the food was delectable and the atmosphere was ambient and..."

Tony Lam

"WONDERFUL. The food, service and everything was fantastic. I can't say anything bad about this place. Give it a go,..."

Melbournechick

"Consistently Excellent. We have been to Mercato a number of times over the last 3 years and it has never been anything but exceptional. The food was..."

Bec.heath

"Delicious food, lovely service. Could not fault the..."

Mgd1992

"Absolutely the best service and top notch food- amazing..."

Jo Callaghan

"Wow, what a beautiful restaurant!! Perfect place for a romantic dinner. Food was FANTASTIC along with the staff. The choice of food and wine was..."

Peter Munivrana

"Food & service impeccable. Highly..."

Mineral Springs Foodies

"I absolutley adore this resteraunt. perfect ambiance candleit with a fire place. been here several times and never fails to impress ! my husband..."

Gina Haitidis

"ROMANTIC GETAWAY. Wonderful night out for that special occasion. Priced very well considering the delicious meals we ate. Never eaten a tender steak..."

Foodguru

"We have been to Mercato's many times the food is good to very good, sometimes excellent. The wine list is excellent. Lovely ambience & service, it..."

Kazredracer

"Lovely place for dinner for a couple, relaxed atmosphere and service was great. I had the spatchcock for main and my partner had the angus beef, both..."

Wendy

"Had dinner on Saturday night with a friend who was very impressed. Had the seared prawns and pork belly for entrees, rib eye and spatchcock for..."

Chris

"The degustation was absolutely lovely. Impeccable service and extensive drinks / wine list. Cannot wait to return..."

Babybean

"What an amazing experience. We dined here on the Tuesday the 30th of July and chose the 7 course degustation. The service from arrival to finish was..."

Foodbaby

"Went here for a special occasion with my partner and was not disappointed! Fantastic food, service was exceptional and the wine list very plentiful...."

JohnandAl

"Beautiful interior, excellent service, great food and well priced. The only real criticism being I thought the wine was a little over priced!! Would..."

Claire

"YUM. Best dessert I've had in years - sticky black rice with poached quince and lemon myrtle ice cream...."

GPeeCubed

"Absolutely loved it, the food was delicious and the restaurant was so romantic and cozy! A great way to spend our..."

ME4food

"Proper Food. A really nice dining room, attentive but low- key service, and top-quality produce used by a kitchen which has the courage to cook..."

The Grim Sleeper

"Fabulous food, service..."

JR

"It doesn't matter how many times we eat here, the food, wine & staff always of the highest standard. The produce is home grown & local & this is..."

HungryBeavers

"Lovely ambience to the restaurant and the food was of a high quality. The standout was the Kyenton Angus Eye Fillet, it was so tasty and cooked to..."

Stinger

"Love the Monday Local's nite. We went to Mercato after reading about the $25 Monday night special. Not only was it good value but the food was..."

Ald28

"Great food, awesome staff and service. What else can you ask..."

Arthur Chuang

"Fantastic!. Great atmosphere, efficient and friendly service and simply consistently wonderful food.It's refreshing to dine somewhere local that..."

Foodie

"Love Daylesford. #1 restaurant we went to over the weekend. Highly..."

Absoloodle

"Excellent food, excellent service! Had the lamb, which was cooked to perfection - blushing pink on the inside. The sides were delicious also: pear,..."

Amel Katrib

"I love it, we had the lamb which was absolutely awesome and the pumpkin with Persian fetta was amazing as a..."

Wodzman

"Best kangaroo dish ever. Every time I visit Daylesford, this place is a must! Walking in, it feels elegant yet warm and classy. We were seated by the..."

Sophilia

"Fantastic!. The Monday night locals special ($25 for main and wine) means great food at a great price!I had some wonderful fish with lemon,..."

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"Still the best. Two years ago we ate at Mercato and it went down as one of the best restaurants we had ever been to...we hoped that a return visit..."

Saffron

"Fantastic location, excellent service and the food was outstanding. A romantic and delicious..."

Jessie

"Mercato Delish!. Really enjoyed our time at Mercato on Saturday evening. Informative, polished service with a hint of familiarity. Impressive meals,..."

Wine_Dine 73

"Got to love the local!. Good honest food and friendly service, I don't think its a great big occasion restaurant, however its great for a mid week..."

Soph

"Very Good Experience. My partner and I were lucky to try a number of different places in Daylesford.The Lake House, Sault , The Convent &..."

Jenstar

"A great experience.. We visited Mercato on a Thursday evening in August and were surprised at the number of people dining (we almost expected to be..."

Hotels And Airports

"Best place I've eaten in past 12 months. Food excellently prepared and service to..."

Desi 71

"Amazing. It was years ago, we went for our 6 month dating anniversary. But I have never forgotten the place and have recommended to all friends going..."

Anaskies

"Amazing place to eat. I went there for lunch today and the food, service and ambience were all just perfect. Such a romantic little place and I can't..."

TastebudTrail

"Great Night Out!. An absolutely fantastic restaurant, which really gives Lake House a run for its money. The food has great variety, the atmosphere..."

Reviewer101

"Food was exceptional, despite waiting almost an hour for it to appear. That said, the wait staff were extremely attentive and offered us wine and..."

Lauren McKirdy

"Fantastic food and beautiful people. Couldn't ask for a better night out. Have been back a few times and never..."

Cheeseman

"The food was wonderful with, I quote, 'the best lamb I've ever had.' the pork was perfectly cooked yet the special: blue eye fish, was on the dry..."

Euan Maclean

"One of our favourite restaurants in Melbourne. This place has never failed us everytime we visit. Fresh local produce everytome. The food is just..."

Mel T

"We held our post Wedding lunch (reception) at Mercato. We met with owners Carroll and Dan prior to confirming venue. We had both experienced fine..."

Ian_Nick Nick_Ian

"Loved this place from the moment we stepped inside. Rustic setting with a cozy atmosphere. The service was next level, prompt and informative. You..."

Billy Nel

"10 of us went for dinner for a special family occasion. We are potentially the most annoying family in Australia for chefs given 7 out of 10 of us..."

Nicole Holmes

"Ordered the Degustation Menu with and without matching wines. Girlfriend enjoyed the wines, I was driving ☹ From start to finish the 7 course meals..."

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