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"Truly one of the best Indian meals I've ever had. Very high quality, modern Indian done right — the kind of cooking you'd expect in Sydney or Melbourne."
Paul Colgan
August 2025 · Google


Our head chef

Twenty-five years in the making
Our Story
These photos are from the 90's — our head chef, long before this restaurant existed, already obsessed with getting every dish right. That hasn't changed. Over 25 years later, every plate still gets the same attention.
Our owners cut their teeth at one of Sydney's finest Indian restaurants, learning what it takes to deliver food and hospitality that people actually remember. They brought that standard to Canberra — not as a copy, but as a starting point. We're always folding in new ideas and fresh inspirations, because the best kitchens never stop evolving.

Classic

Signature

Tandoor

Coastal

South Indian

Street Food


The Dining Experience
Whether it's a weekday lunch escape or an evening shared with family and friends, Amara is a place to slow down. Our dining room carries the spirit of Indian hospitality: generous, unhurried, full of flavour.
Years of spice
Dishes on menu
Tandoor oven
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What Guests Say
★★★★★
Based on 643 Google reviews
★★★★★
"Truly one of the best Indian meals I've ever had. Very high quality, modern Indian done right — the kind of cooking you'd expect in Sydney or Melbourne."
Paul Colgan
August 2025 · Google
★★★★★
"A flavour sensation! Authentic Indian food at its absolute best. Every dish was perfectly spiced and beautifully presented. We will be back every week!"
Glenda Hill-Baulch
September 2025 · Google
★★★★★
"The butter chicken was some of the best I've ever had — rich, silky and full of depth. The spinach chaat is unlike anything else in Canberra. Don't skip it."
Linda Riden
August 2025 · Google
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