Nilgiri's

Restaurant · IndianCremorne

10+ gluten-free dishes

43 dishes marked gluten free

61 dishesmenu read 2 Novnilgiris.com.au

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Dessert

Desserts

  • Rose Pistachio & Almond Kulfi$18

    Hand-made Indian ice-cream with rose pistachio & almonds. Rose snow | pistachio milk.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Peshwari Naan$18

    Our signature bread with dry fruits, jaggery, nuts & coconut. Honey & cardamom-scented house-made cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

A la carte (28th Anniversary, Bhopal & Indore spring menu)

To begin

  • Pappadums & House-made Dips$16

    Free of gluten

Entrée

  • Angari Machchi$28

    Fresh fillets of fish | mustard oil, garlic, green cardamom & cassia marinade. Tandoor-cooked | spinach, mint & sesame chutney.

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely fish

  • Lamb Filfora$28

    Slow-braised diced lamb shoulder | spiced hung yoghurt. Black cardamom, pepper, fennel & caramelised ginger marinade.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Bhopali Bhuna Murgh$26

    Tandoor-smoked slow-roast chicken thighs. Caramelised onions, crushed coriander & cumin seeds.

    Free of gluten, dairy

Entrée | Vegetarian

  • Khopra Tikki$18

    Potato patties, filled with 'jeeravam'. Spiced coconut, green onion & coriander chutney.

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Malwa Dahi Wada$18

    White lentil dumplings. Spiced yoghurt, 'malwa' spices & sultana chutney.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Palak Samosa aur Chana$16

    Spinach & green peas samosas | spiced chickpeas. Tamarind chutney.

    Likely gluten

Main course

  • Achari Jhinga$45

    Oven-roasted South Australian king prawns | coconut sauce with pickling spices. Fennel, nigella, mustard, fenugreek, ajwain & cumin seeds.

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely shellfish

  • Machchi Rezala$44

    Fresh fish of the day | simmered in a yoghurt, sesame, pepper & clove sauce.

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Bade Miyan's Hariyali Murghi$38

    Tandoor-smoked chicken breast | coriander & mint marinade. Star anise, green chilli & coconut sauce.

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Purani Bhopal Lamb Ishtu$40

    Slow-cooked diced leg of lamb. Yoghurt, fennel & black cardamom-scented sauce with 'kewra' extract.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Nalli Nihari$44

    Slow-cooked goat shank with marrow. Bhopali 'nihari' masala, ginger, caramelised onions & fresh coriander.

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Murgh Makhani$44

    Butter chicken - the Nilgiri's version!!

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

Main course | Vegetarian

  • Paneer Diwani Handi$40

    House-made paneer | topped with spinach, coriander, fenugreek leaves & green chillies.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Malwi Bharwan Baingan$32

    Oven-cooked baby eggplant | stuffed with cashewnuts, sesame & 'malwa' spices | served with 'tamatar ki tari'.

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely nutsLikely sesame

  • Indori Kaddu$32

    Roast butternut | topped with a caramelised ginger & tomato sauce with fennel, cumin & 'jeeravan' spices | finished with 'amchur'…

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Malwa Dal$30

    Slow-cooked tour & mung lentils | tempered with house-made ghee, cumin, fennel, chillies & aromatic 'malwa' spices.

    Free of glutenCan be made free of dairy

Breads & rice

  • Roti$5

    Likely gluten

  • Naan$5

    Likely gluten

  • Bhopali Sheermal$7

    Layered plain flour bread with saffron.

    Likely gluten

  • Methi Paratha$7

    Layered wholemeal bread with dried fenugreek leaves.

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic Naan$6

    Likely gluten

  • Jeera Pulao$6

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Steamed Basmati Rice$3.50

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Chilli, Garlic & Cheese Kulcha$9

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Takeaway (28th Anniversary, Bhopal & Indore takeaway menu)

Tuesday to Saturday 5:30pm to 9:00pm; closed Sundays, Mondays & public holidays

Entrée

  • Angari Fish$26

    Tandoor-cooked fresh fillets of Australian fish | mustard oil, garlic, green cardamom & cassia marinade | spinach, mint & sesame chutney.

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely fish

  • Bhopali Bhuna Chicken$22

    Tandoor-smoked chicken thighs | caramelised onions, crushed coriander & cumin seeds.

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Khopra Tikki$15

    Potato patties, filled with 'jeeravam' | spiced coconut, green onion & coriander chutney.

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Malwa Dahi Wada$15

    White lentil dumplings | spiced yoghurt, 'malwa' spices & sultana chutney.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Palak Samosa aur Chana$15

    Spinach & green peas samosas | spiced chickpeas | tamarind chutney.

    Likely gluten

Mains

  • Achari Prawns$39

    Oven-roasted South Australian king prawns in a coconut sauce with pickling spices.

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$35

    Tandoor-cooked chicken thigh | tomatoes, fresh chillies, garlic, ginger & lemon juice.

    Free of glutenCan be made free of dairy

  • Fish Rezala$39

    Australian fish of the day simmered in a yoghurt, black sesame, pepper & clove sauce.

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely sesameLikely fish

  • Chicken Korma$35

    A classic cassia-flavoured chicken korma.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Hariyali$36

    Tandoor-smoked chicken breast | coriander & mint marinade | star anise, green chilli & coconut sauce.

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Lamb Roganjosh$37

    Caramelised slow-cooked diced leg of lamb | yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies & black cardamom sauce.

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Bhopali Lamb Ishtu$37

    Slow-cooked diced leg of lamb | yoghurt, fennel & black cardamom-scented sauce with 'kewra'.

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Saag Gosht$37

    Slow-cooked diced leg of lamb with pureed spinach, caramelised onions & garam masala.

    Free of gluten

  • Butter Chicken$37

    The Nilgiri's version!!

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

Mains | Paneer

  • Palak Paneer$35

    House-made fresh paneer | pureed fresh spinach, tempered with garlic spices, finished with 'amchur' & coriander.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Paneer Makhani$35

    House-made fresh paneer | our famous makhani sauce.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Paneer Muttar$35

    House-made fresh paneer & green peas | cassia-flavoured korma sauce.

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

Mains | Vegetarian

  • Bharwan Brinjal$28

    Oven-cooked baby eggplant | stuffed with cashewnuts, sesame & 'malwa' spices | served with 'tamatar ki tari'.

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely nutsLikely sesame

Biryani (served with raita)

  • Chicken Biryani$35

    Chettinad-style dish of chicken thigh & rice, dum-cooked | star anise, cassia, black pepper, curry leaves, mint & coriander.

    Free of gluten

  • Fish Biryani$35

    Fish of the day & rice | star anise, peppercorn & biryani spices | dum-cooked.

    Free of glutenLikely fish

Sides

  • Sweet Mango Chutney$4
  • Pickles$4
  • Raita of the Day$4

    Likely dairy

  • Pappadums$4

Rice & Breads

  • Peshwari Naan$9

    Naan with dry fruits, nuts & coconut.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Chilli, Garlic & Cheese Naan$9

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese Naan

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Jeera Pulao$5.50

    Cumin-spiced basmati rice.

Simmer Sauces

  • Makhani Simmer Sauce$18

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Roganjosh Simmer Sauce$18

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Vindaloo Simmer Sauce$18

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Korma Simmer Sauce$18

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Goan Simmer Sauce$18

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Kadhai Simmer Sauce$18

    Free of gluten, dairy

Dessert Menu

Dessert Wine, Port & Cognac

  • Heggies Botrytis Riesling 2023$14

    375ml; Eden Valley SA; 60 ml glass / bottle

  • Royal Tokaji NV Late Harvest 2018$16

    500ml; Hungary; 60 ml glass / bottle

  • Warre's Warrior NV Port$10

    Portugal; 30 ml glass

  • Hennessy VSOP Cognac$18

    30 ml glass

Teas

  • Masala Chai$6

    signature home-blend spiced tea; full leaf black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, bay leaf, black pepper, nutmeg, mace, ginger

  • Saffron, Cardamom & Rose$6

    full leaf tea, organic saffron, rose petals & cardamom; notes of chocolate & honey

  • Digestif$6

    mint, anise with chilling menthol

  • Choice of Herbal Teas$6

    rose bud, hibiscus, lemon verbena, chamomile

Beverage Menu

Beer & Cider

  • Kingfisher (Tap)$13
  • Asahi Super Dry$14
  • Lord Nelson Three Sheets Ale$15
  • Cascade Premium Light$8
  • Somersby Cider$13

    apple | pear

Spirits (30ml)

  • Hendrick's Gin$14
  • Absolut Vodka$14
  • Bacardi Rum$14
  • Plantation Dark Rum$14

    with mixer 16

  • Johnnie Walker Black$15
  • Chivas Regal$15

    with mixer 17

  • Buffalo Trace Bourbon$14

    with mixer 16

  • Glenlivet Single Malt$16

Non-Alcoholic & Soft Drinks

  • Heaps Normal Quiet XPA$10
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water$12
  • Fresh Orange Juice$7
  • Soft Drinks$6

    coke, coke no sugar, ginger beer, lemonade, lemon lime & bitters

  • Lassi$9.50

    mango | sweet | masala

Sparkling

  • Redbank Prosecco NV$40

    King Valley, VIC

  • Dunes & Greene NV Chardonnay Pinot Noir Piccolo$13

    200 ml; Adelaide Hills, SA

  • Dunes & Greene NV Moscato Piccolo$13

    200 ml; Adelaide Hills, SA

  • Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Cuis Blanc de Blancs NV$240

    Champagne, France

Rosé

  • Bloodwood "Big Men in Tights" 2024$65

    Orange, NSW

  • Bouchard Aîné & Fils VDP 2024$14.50

    Burgundy, France

Riesling

  • Clonakilla 2025$80

    Murrumbateman, NSW

  • Kanta 2024$19

    Adelaide Hills, SA

Sauvignon Blanc

  • Vasse Felix Filius 2024$65

    Margaret River, WA

  • Palliser Pencarrow 2025$15.50

    Martinborough, NZ

Italian & Mediterranean

  • Pala Soprasole Vermentino 2024$15.50

    Sardinia, Italy

  • Roberto Sarotto Langhe Arneis 2024$70

    Piedmont, Italy

Spanish

  • Torres Pazo das Bruxas Albariño 2023$80

    Rías Baixas, Spain

Alternative

  • Collector Summer Swarm Fiano 2023$60

    Gundagai Hilltops NSW

  • Ministry of Clouds Picpoul 2025$70

    McLaren Vale, SA

  • John Duval Plexus Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2024$68

    Barossa, SA

  • Famille Hugel Gentil 2023$75

    Alsace, France

  • Casalforte Soave Garganega 2024$55

    Veneto, Italy

  • Ministry of Clouds Mencía 2023$17

    McLaren Vale, SA

  • Heirloom Tempranillo 2022$15

    Adelaide Hills, SA

  • Beloki Crianza Tempranillo 2019$65

    Rioja, Spain

Chenin Blanc

  • Fournier Père & Fils MMM 2024$15.50

    Loire Valley, France

Pinot Gris / Blanc

  • Valli Vineyards Pinot Gris 2024$20

    Central Otago, NZ

  • Joseph Cattin Pinot Blanc 2024$15.50

    Alsace, France

Grüner Veltliner

  • Rudi Rabl Spiegel 2021$16

    Kamptal, Austria

Semillon

  • Glenguin Semillon 2015$16.50

    Hunter Valley, NSW

Chardonnay

  • Bloodwood Schubert 2024$110

    Orange, NSW

  • Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2025$17.50

    Mornington Peninsula, VIC

  • Alain Geoffroy Chablis 2024$98

    Chablis, France

  • Philippe Bouchard Chardonnay 2023$70

    Burgundy, France

Gamay

  • Georges Duboeuf Chiroubles 2022$16.50

    Beaujolais, France

Pinot Noir

  • Bloodwood 2019$90

    Orange, NSW

  • Dalrymple 2024$105

    Tamar Valley, TAS

  • Prophets Rock "Rocky Point" 2023$100

    Central Otago, NZ

  • Bouchard Aîné & Fils Heritage 2024$70

    Burgundy, France

Italian Nebbiolo

  • Roberto Sarotto Langhe 2023$75

    Piedmont, Italy

  • Roberto Sarotto Barolo 2020$130

    Piedmont, Italy

Grenache

  • Ox Hardy McLaren Vale 2023$70

    McLaren Vale, SA

Sangiovese

  • Langmeil Della Mina Sangiovese Barbera 2022$15.50

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • Poggio Scudieri Brunello di Montalcino 2019$150

    Tuscany, Italy

  • Sensi Collezione Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2023$48

    Abruzzo, Italy

  • Sensi Pretorio Morellino di Scansano 2023$60

    Tuscany, Italy

Merlot

  • Damsel of the Barossa 2023$15

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • Château Prieuré Marquet Bordeaux Supérieur 2018$100

    Bordeaux, France

Malbec

  • Alamos 2024$15

    Mendoza, Argentina

  • Bodega Catena Zapata 2023$90

    Mendoza, Argentina

Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends

  • Bloodwood 2022$80

    Orange, NSW

  • Bloodwood "Maurice" 2019$150

    Orange, NSW

  • Yalumba Sanctum 2023$14

    Barossa Valley, SA

  • Bowen Estate 2023$90

    Coonawarra, SA

Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre

  • John Duval Plexus 2022$20

    Barossa, SA

Shiraz / Syrah

  • Clonakilla O'Riada 2024$98

    Murrumbateman, NSW

  • Bloodwood Syrah 2022$105

    Orange, NSW

  • Wirra Wirra Woodhenge 2023$18

    McLaren Vale, SA

What the menu saysWe operate in a kitchen that handles dairy, nuts, shellfish & gluten. Whilst we will take all due care to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that there won't be traces of specific allergens in the food.
  • We operate in a kitchen that handles dairy, nuts, shellfish & gluten. Whilst we will take all due care to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that there won't be traces of specific allergens in the food.
  • Kitchen handles dairy, nuts & shellfish; traces of specific allergens cannot be guaranteed. All seafood is Australian.

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Kids welcomevenue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegetarian dishes (21)venue menu, read 2 Nov 2026
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address283 Military Road, Cremorne, 2090
AreaLower North Shore
KindRestaurant · Indian
Phone+61 2 9909 0063
Websitenilgiris.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read2 Nov 2026 from nilgiris.com.au
Drinks list80 drinks, read 1 Nov 2026
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday5:30pm–9:30pm
  • Thursday5:30pm–9:30pm
  • Friday5:30pm–9:30pm
  • Saturday5:30pm–9:30pm
  • Sunday5:30pm–9:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

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 Nilgiri's

Does Nilgiri's have gluten-free options?

Yes: 43 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 2 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Nilgiri's coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “We operate in a kitchen that handles dairy, nuts, shellfish & gluten.”. 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 Nilgiri's open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 5:30pm–9:30pm. Thursday: 5:30pm–9:30pm. Friday: 5:30pm–9:30pm. Saturday: 5:30pm–9:30pm. Sunday: 5:30pm–9:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Nilgiri's online?

Yes, through Book online: https://nilgiris.com.au/reserve-a-table

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