The Indian CafeNelson East, Nelson
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Indian restaurant · Nelson East

The Indian Cafe

94 Collingwood Street, Nelson Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Opening hours

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Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for The Indian Cafe
Mondaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Thursdaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Fridaynoon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 548 4089 to check.

94 Collingwood Street, Nelson

About

About The Indian Cafe

The Indian Cafe brings Indian food to 94 Collingwood Street in Nelson East, Nelson East, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Nelson. It sits right in the heart of Nelson, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for Indian food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as garlic naan. It is one of 7 Indian venues we list in Nelson. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch territory.

The Indian Cafe opens 5 days a week and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 30 hours each week.

Good to know: outdoor seating. For budgeting, Indian restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Indian restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Desserts & DrinksMasala chai

Spiced milk tea

$4–6

CurriesPalak paneer

Cottage cheese in spiced spinach

$18–23

Biryani & RiceJeera rice

Basmati tempered with cumin

$4–6

StartersAmritsari fish

Carom-spiced battered fish bites

$15–20

BreadsGarlic naan

Brushed with garlic butter

$5–6

Biryani & RiceCoconut rice

With mustard seeds and curry leaves

$5–7

Plan your visit

When is The Indian Cafe busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Indian restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Closed on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Indian Cafe

Where is The Indian Cafe?

The Indian Cafe is at 94 Collingwood Street, Nelson, about 400 m from central Nelson. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Indian Cafe's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Tuesday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Wednesday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Thursday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Friday noon – 2 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is The Indian Cafe closed?

It is normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

What kind of food does The Indian Cafe serve?

Indian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Indian restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Indian Cafe?

As an estimate, a meal at a Indian restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Indian Cafe?

You can call +64 3 548 4089. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Indian Cafe?

The closest is The Free House (70 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Indian Cafe

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Nelson East
The Free House – Pub food 70 m
Pub

The Free House

95-97 Collingwood Street, Nelson East
Nelson East, Nelson
Akbabas – Turkish food 90 m
Turkish

Akbabas

130 Bridge Street, Nelson East
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Bamboo Tiger – Bar food 100 m
Bar

Bamboo Tiger

145 Bridge Street, The Wood
The Wood, Nelson
Mama San – Vietnamese food 100 m
Vietnamese

Mama San

112 Collingwood Street, Nelson East
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Other Indian places nearby

Indian in Nelson
NameAreaStatusDistance
Little IndiaNelson East110 m
MangoNelson East150 m
The Spice Curry KitchenNelson East430 m
Taste of DelhiBeachville460 m
Taaj Indian Restaurant and CafeTāhunanui3.8 km
East IndiaStoke6.2 km