Lovely IndiaRotorua Central, Rotorua
Lovely India – Indian food
Lovely India – Indian food
Lovely India – Indian food
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Indian restaurant · Rotorua Central

Lovely India

1123 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua Central, Rotorua, 3010 Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for Lovely India
Monday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Tuesday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Friday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Sunday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 7 348 4088 to check.

1123 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua Central, Rotorua, 3010

About

About Lovely India

Lovely India is an Indian restaurant located at 1123 Tutanekai Street in Rotorua Central, in the city of Rotorua, in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty region. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

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. We currently list 15 places in Rotorua in the Indian category, and Lovely India is among them.

You can visit any day of the week – Lovely India opens daily. The earliest start is 11 am on Saturdays, and the latest finish is 10 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 57 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Indian restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Rotorua Central 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
StartersOnion bhaji

Gram-flour onion fritters with mint sauce

$8–12

BreadsKeema naan

Stuffed with spiced lamb mince

$7–9

CurriesChana masala

Chickpeas in onion-tomato masala

$16–20

StartersPaneer tikka

Chargrilled cottage cheese with capsicum and onion

$14–18

Biryani & RiceLamb biryani

Dum-cooked with mint and whole spices

$22–28

CurriesPrawn malabar

Prawns in coconut and curry leaf sauce

$23–29

Plan your visit

When is Lovely India 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 Fridays.

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Questions about Lovely India

Where is Lovely India?

Lovely India is at 1123 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua Central, Rotorua, 3010, about 200 m from central Rotorua. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Lovely India's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Tuesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Saturday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Sunday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Lovely India open on weekends?

Yes – Lovely India is open on both Saturday (11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm).

What kind of food does Lovely India 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 Lovely India?

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 Lovely India?

You can call +64 7 348 4088. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Lovely India?

The closest is White Tiger (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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