Cafe Nawaz Indian Restaurant

Restaurant · IndianThe Borough

10+ gluten-free dishes

56 dishes marked gluten free

71 dishesmenu read 7 Novcafenawaz.co.uk

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Starters

  • 4 Papadums£6

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Kebab Selection£10

    Served with a trio of chutneys. Nawabi seekh kebab, lamb tikka, rasoiya chicken tikka.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Lamb Chops Hot and Spicy£11

    Heat-led lamb chops, hot and spicy, grilled or pan-cooked with deep, savoury richness.

  • Samosa Chaat£7

    Crispy spiced samosa topped with a mix of yoghurt and chutney, a tangy Indian street food snack.

    Vegetarian

  • Nawabi Seekh Kebab£8

    Lamb mince kebab marinated with in-house ground spices, wrapped around a skewer and cooked in the tandoor.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Amritsari Fish Cutlat£7

    Indian street food style fish marinated in spices, coated in gram flour and deep-fried. Served with salad and mint chutney.

    Contains dairy

  • Aloo Tikki£7

    Agra-style potato and pea patties with masala chickpeas, mint sauce, tamarind sauce and mango-infused spice.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Lasooni Jhinga£9

    Tandoori king prawn marinated with yoghurt and fresh garlic, cooked in the tandoor. Served with chutney (garlic-based).

    Free of glutenContains dairyLikely shellfish

  • Achari Paneer Tikka£7

    Cheese simmered with pickling spices, served with mint chutney.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Onion Bhajia£7

    Spinach and onion fritters served with tamarind and mint chutney.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Salmon Samosa£7

    Bite-size crispy salmon samosa lightly spiced with herbs and fresh coriander.

    Likely gluten

  • Haryali Chicken Tikka£7

    Chargrilled chicken breast tikka coated with mint, coriander, yoghurt and spices, with fresh ginger and coriander.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Jhinga Puree£9

    King prawn cooked with medium hot spice, served with puree.

    Likely shellfish

Signature mains

  • Lamb Chops Hot and Spicy£21

    Heat-led lamb chops, hot and spicy, grilled or pan-cooked with deep, savoury richness.

  • Café Nawaz Supreme£14.50

    Lamb mince cooked with freshly grilled chicken tikka, medium hot spice.

    Free of gluten

  • Jhinga Jalfrezi£18

    King prawn cooked with onion, green peppers and green chillies.

    Likely shellfish

  • Mixed Grill Deluxe£18.50

    Classic tandoori chicken, salmon tikka, lasooni jhinga, rasoiya and haryali chicken tikka.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Makhani Murgh Supreme£14.50

    Fresh chicken tikka cooked in a rich, creamy, almond and tomato-based sauce.

    Free of glutenContains dairyLikely nuts

  • Hariyali Chicken Tikka£14

    Grilled breast chicken marinated in mint, green chilli, coriander and spices. Served with mint chutney and salad.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Achari Paneer Tikka£14

    Slow-cooked cottage cheese marinated with pickling spices, cooked in the tandoor. Served with mint chutney and salad.

    VegetarianFree of glutenContains dairy

  • Tandoori Chicken£11

    Classic tandoori chicken marinated in spices and cooked in the charcoal flame tandoor. Served with mint chutney and salad.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Lasooni Jhinga£18

    Tandoori king prawn marinated with yoghurt and fresh garlic, cooked in the tandoor, served with chutney.

    Free of glutenContains dairyLikely shellfish

  • Salmon Tikka£18

    Salmon marinated in chilli and lemon, infused with aromatic Indian spices.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Jhinga Shaslick£18

    Tandoori king prawn marinated in tomato ketchup, yoghurt, herbs and spice, with green peppers, onion and tomato.

    Likely shellfish

  • Rosted Duck£18

    Bunbury duck cooked slow in the tandoor, then cooked in cream and almond.

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Chicken dishes

  • Chicken Korma£14.50

    Chicken cooked with almond nuts and coconut cream.

    Free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Chicken Dansak£14

    Tender chicken cooked with lentils in a sweet, sour and hot sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Naga Very Hot£14

    Free of gluten

  • Kharai Chicken£14

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Lasooni£14.50

    Fresh chicken tikka cooked in green herbs and spices, served red chilli hot.

    Free of gluten

  • Monsuri Chicken£14.50

    Fresh chicken tikka cooked with fenugreek, garlic, onion, green chilli and green peppers. Medium hot spice.

    Free of gluten

  • Chicken Tikka Masala£14.50

    Diced pieces of chicken tikka in special masala sauce, cooked with cream, nuts and butter.

    Free of glutenContains nutsLikely dairy

  • Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi£14.50

    Fresh chicken tikka cooked with green chillies, onions, capsicum and tomatoes. Fairly hot.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Chicken Balti£18

    Chicken cooked with sweet, sour to medium and tomato sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Butter Paneer£14.50

    A popular North Indian dish with paneer in a rich creamy tomato and butter-based gravy with spices.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Paneer Chilli Supreme£14.50

    Cheese cooked with green chillies, onions, capsicum and tomatoes. Fairly hot.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

Lamb dishes

  • Gosth Kata Supreme£14.50

    Lamb braised golden brown with chopped onions, sliced ginger, a touch of garlic and garam masala.

    Free of gluten

  • Bagari Gosth£14.50

    Lamb cooked in a specially spiced, fairly hot sauce with fresh coriander and herbs. Dish of Sylhet.

    Free of gluten

  • Naga Gosth£14.50

    Lamb cooked with fresh green herbs and succulent naga chilli, fairly hot.

    Free of gluten

  • Rogan Josh£14

    Cooked with medium hot spices and green herbs in a tomato-based sauce.

    Free of gluten

  • Satkora Lamb£14.50

    Lamb cooked with satkora (Citrus macroptera), a staple of Sylhet known for its strong aromatic fragrance and bitter-sour taste.

    Free of gluten

  • Dum Gosth£14.50

    Lamb cooked in red chilli sauce with herbs and spices.

    Free of gluten

Balti dishes

  • Lamb Balti£18.50

    Lamb medium to strong, served with nan bread.

    Free of gluten

  • Balti Special Vegetable£14

    Mushroom, spinach, aubergines, cheese and chickpeas, cooked with lemon juice, cumin and mustard seeds.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Jhinga Balti Supreme£20

    King prawn cooked in chef special sauce, served with nan bread.

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

Biryani

  • Chicken Biryani£14.50

    Seasoned rice inspired by Mogul cooking, with caramelised onion, fresh mint and ginger. Served with raita (churned yoghurt).

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Lamb Biryani£16.50

    Seasoned rice inspired by Mogul cooking, with caramelised onion, fresh mint and ginger. Served with raita (churned yoghurt).

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • King Prawn Biryani£18.50

    Seasoned rice inspired by Mogul cooking, with caramelised onion, fresh mint and ginger. Served with raita (churned yoghurt).

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Biryani-e-Nawaz£18

    Free of gluten

Rice

  • Plain Basmati Rice£4

    Steam basmati rice.

    Free of gluten

  • Pullau Rice£5

    Fried basmati rice.

    Free of gluten

  • Mushroom Rice£6

    Fried basmati rice cooked with mushroom.

    Free of gluten

  • Lemon Rice£5.50

    Fried basmati rice cooked with lemon.

    Free of gluten

  • Coriander Rice£5.50

    Fried basmati rice cooked with coriander.

    Free of gluten

Naan

  • Naan£4

    Made with wheat flour.

    Likely gluten

  • Peshwari Naan£5

    Stuffed with nuts and almond paste.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Garlic Naan£5

    Made with wheat flour.

    Likely gluten

  • Keema Naan£5.50

    Made with wheat flour.

    Likely gluten

  • Chilli Naan£5

    Made with wheat flour.

    Likely gluten

  • Cheese Naan£5

    Made with wheat flour and cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chapati£4

Vegetables

  • Chana Masala£10

    Popular vegetarian curry made with chickpeas in flavoursome gravy.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Dal Makhni£10

    A dish originating in the Punjab region, rich creamy lentils with a velvety smooth texture.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Dal Tarka£10

    Mixed lentils tempered with garlic and ghee.

    Free of gluten

  • Sag Aloo£10

    Potatoes and spinach lightly spiced with garlic and cumin seeds.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Chana Sag£10

    A perfect partnership of chickpeas and spinach.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Bhindi Dopiaza£10

    Fresh okra prepared with onions, tomatoes and garlic. Spicy.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Sylheti Aloo£10

    Potatoes garnished with finely chopped coriander and green chilli. Spicy hot.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Paneer Mirch Masala£10

    Spiced Indian cheese stir-fried with diced green peppers. Spicy hot or mild.

    Free of glutenContains dairy

  • Sag Paneer£10

    Paneer cooked with coconut and fresh cream, slightly sweet.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Baingan Bhaji£10

    Aubergine cooked with onion, green herbs and spices.

    VegetarianFree of gluten

The menu’s own key: D: Dairy · V: Vegan · VE: Vegetarian · GF: Gluten free · N: Nuts · F: Fish (as printed; G is not defined in the legend)

What the menu saysDishes are marked GF (gluten free) on the printed menus; no venue-wide coeliac or cross-contact statement is printed.
  • Dishes are marked GF (gluten free) on the printed menus; no venue-wide coeliac or cross-contact statement is printed.
  • Allergy guide printed on both menus: D dairy, V vegan (as printed), VE vegetarian, GF gluten free, N nuts, F fish. Codes 'G' and 'G,F' appear on Samosa Chaat and Lamb Chops but are not defined in the legend, so gluten and other allergens for those are left unknown.

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address92 Snowsfields, The Borough, SE1 3SS
AreaSouthwark
KindRestaurant · Indian
Phone+44 20 7403 9905
Websitecafenawaz.co.uk
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read7 Nov 2026 from cafenawaz.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm
  • Tuesday12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm
  • Wednesday12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm
  • Thursday12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm
  • Friday12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–11pm
  • Saturday12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–11pm
  • Sunday5:30pm–10:30pm
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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Cafe Nawaz Indian Restaurant

Does Cafe Nawaz Indian Restaurant have gluten-free options?

Yes: 56 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 7 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Cafe Nawaz Indian Restaurant coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Dishes are marked GF (gluten free) on the printed menus; no venue-wide coeliac or cross-contact statement is printed.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Cafe Nawaz Indian Restaurant open?

Monday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm. Tuesday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm. Wednesday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm. Thursday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–10:30pm. Friday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–11pm. Saturday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5:30pm–11pm. Sunday: 5:30pm–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Cafe Nawaz Indian Restaurant online?

Yes, through Book online: https://cafenawaz.co.uk/reservation/

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