Nilesh PalaceAvonhead, Christchurch
Nilesh Palace – Indian food
Nilesh Palace – Indian food
Nilesh Palace – Indian food
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Indian restaurant · Avonhead

Nilesh Palace

161a Yaldhurst Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, 8042 Open 7 days · 11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Weekly opening hours for Nilesh Palace
Monday11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 342 5828 to check.

161a Yaldhurst Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, 8042

About

About Nilesh Palace

Nilesh Palace is an Indian restaurant located at 161a Yaldhurst Road in Avonhead, in the city of Christchurch, in New Zealand's Canterbury region. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 6.7 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.

Expect the flavours of India: at Indian food venues like this, favourites such as lamb rogan josh and chicken biryani are usually on the menu. It is one of 69 Indian venues we list in Christchurch.

You can visit any day of the week – Nilesh Palace opens daily. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9:30 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 56 hours each week.

For budgeting, Indian restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 4 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Avonhead easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
StartersSeekh kebab

Minced lamb skewers with ginger and coriander

$14–19

CurriesChicken korma

Mild curry with cashew and cream

$20–26

BreadsCheese naan

Stuffed with melted cheese

$6–8

StartersChicken tikka

Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, cooked in the tandoor

$14–19

Biryani & RiceCoconut rice

With mustard seeds and curry leaves

$5–7

BreadsGarlic naan

Brushed with garlic butter

$5–6

Plan your visit

When is Nilesh Palace 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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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about Nilesh Palace

Where is Nilesh Palace?

Nilesh Palace is at 161a Yaldhurst Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, 8042, about 6.7 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Nilesh Palace's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Thursday 11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday 11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Saturday 11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Sunday 11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Nilesh Palace open on weekends?

Yes – Nilesh Palace is open on both Saturday (11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm).

What kind of food does Nilesh Palace 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 Nilesh Palace?

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 Nilesh Palace?

You can call +64 3 342 5828. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Nilesh Palace?

The closest is The Little Thai Kitchen (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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