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Spice of India Restaurant

2891 Ballan-Daylesford Rd, Daylesford VIC 3460, Australia

Recommended by 38 people

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2891 Ballan-Daylesford Rd, Daylesford VIC 3460, Australia

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+61 3 5348 2994
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Spice of India Restaurant

Tucked away on Ballan-Daylesford Road, this cottage kitchen warms chilly regional getaways with rich North Indian curries and a roaring indoor hearth. Regulars make a beeline for the sizzling chicken tikka, flaky samosas, and tender lamb korma spooned over fragrant coconut rice. Out back, leafy garden grounds welcome patrons on balmy evenings, while the hosts readily welcome latecomers well after the rest of town shutters. Curries arrive tailored to exact heat tolerances—even dialled down extra mild for toddlers—alongside blistered garlic naan straight from the tandoor.

  • Fireplace & Garden Setting: Dine indoors beside an active fireplace during winter or sit outside amid leafy garden grounds on warm nights.
  • Late-Night Hospitality: Accommodates stranded travellers and late diners after 9:00 PM when nearby town eateries have closed.
  • Tailored Spice Levels: Kitchen gladly prepares curries extra mild for kids or dialled up for serious spice fans without losing depth.
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Why Diners Choose Spice of India Restaurant

Discover comforting authentic curries, cozy fireside and garden settings, and accommodating hospitality in Daylesford.

  • Cozy Fireside Dining

    An active indoor fireplace and warm cottage decor offer a welcoming retreat to savor authentic curries during brisk Daylesford weather.

    The active fireplace was a bonus in this crisp weather!

    Tram Trinh

  • Relaxing Garden Ambiance

    Set away from dense high-street storefronts, the property features beautiful outdoor garden grounds ideal for unwinding with dinner and wine on mild evenings.

    Their garden is so beautiful and a great place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine, especially on a nice night.

    Nevin Cetiner

  • Welcoming Late-Evening Hospitality

    When surrounding town venues close their doors early, the restaurant warmly accommodates late-night arrivals for comforting hot meals.

    We arrived at the restaurant at 9:15pm and despite the fact that the staff was getting ready to close they welcomed us with open arms.

    Nayree Mardirian

  • Dependable Late-Dinner Access

    Provides a reliable evening dining solution when regional options and town-centre establishments are shuttered or fully booked.

    One of the very few places open in Daylesford for a late dinner.

    Spoorthy Reddy

  • Child-Friendly Spice Customization

    The kitchen customizes spice profiles down to extra mild upon request, making hearty curry dinners accessible and enjoyable for toddlers and young children.

    We ordered butter chicken and beef rogan josh which were cooked extra mild at our request as we have a 15 month old child we are trying to introduce to new flavours to.

    Daniel Summerson

  • Tailored Spice Levels

    Curry heat levels can be dialed back to milder preparations on demand without compromising rich, authentic flavors.

    They can make food as less spicy if that is what you want or have it like regular cuisine.

    Rajesh V (Raj)

Customer favourites and signature regional Indian curries

  • Butter Chicken

    that first bite was phenomenal. an actual tear fell out of my eye. the butter chicken at spice of india daylesford is one of the best you will eat.

    ella hoskins

  • Garlic Naan

    food is super authentic and delicious: the garlic naan was lovely and the chicken madras stole the show

    N M

  • Lamb Rogan Josh

    Amazed by their flavour. Really melt in your mouth tender lamb.

    YY Tay

  • Chicken Korma

    We had a perfectly cooked chicken korma, cheese naan and fluffy coconut rice and the staff went out of their way to ensure we had a special experience

    Nayree Mardirian

Other favorites

Entrees and accompaniment sides to complement your curries

  • Coconut Rice

    along with coconut rice and roti

    Becky Whitney

  • Onion Bhaji

    We opted for onion bhaji as an entree, and it was honestly the best we’ve ever had! Perfectly seasoned, not at all oily.

    Becky Whitney

  • Chicken Tikka

    the best chicken tikka I have ever had - to the point where I think I am gonna get cravings for it

    pamela stewart

  • Samosas

    We highly recommend the chicken tandoori, cauliflower dish, fish curry and the samosas.

    Nevin Cetiner

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details that make dining at Spice of India distinct and comforting

  • Hearthside Fireplace Dining

    On crisp Daylesford evenings, dining takes place beside an active indoor fireplace that warms the cottage-style interior.

  • Garden Grounds Seating

    The property features entry gardens where guests can sit outside with a glass of wine or enjoy curries outdoors on mild evenings.

  • Late-Arrival Kitchen Hospitality

    When regional venues are shuttered for the night, the team takes in late-arriving travelers past 9:00 PM without rushing service.

  • Tailored Extra-Mild Cooking

    The kitchen custom-prepares curries to be extra mild on request, accommodating toddlers and spice-sensitive diners while preserving authentic flavor.

Before you head over

Essential guidance on late dining, heat levels, and fireside seating

  • Call ahead for late-evening dining

    If you are caught late in Daylesford when most dining options are closed, call ahead; the kitchen has welcomed arrivals as late as 9:15 PM even near closing time.

  • Request extra mild to manage spice heat

    Medium spice levels pack substantial heat; you can request dishes cooked extra mild to suit low heat tolerances and young toddlers without missing out on flavor.

  • Choose fireplace or garden seating by season

    Dine indoors by the active fireplace during crisp winter weather, or take advantage of the outdoor garden tables on mild summer evenings.

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