Zara Indian Cuisine (Shelford) - Award winning well-recommended Indian restaurant in the beautiful Great Shelford village

Relaxed Yet Sophisticated Dining Experience

Bright contemporary surroundings

Substantial bar with a well-chosen list of wines

Modern Traits with Traditional Assurances
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Freshly ground spices and high quality ingredients
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Coronavirus Update

We are now open for takeaways only

For takeaways please order online or telephone and pre-order your takeaway, and we will make it ready for you.
To pickup your order, please park in our carpark and we will come out to hand your takeaway to you.

New Opening Hours

Sunday-Thursday 5:00 - 10:00pm
Friday-Saturday 5:00 - 10:00pm
Last orders for takeaway 9:30pm

About

Housed in a charmingly restored historic station house – located in the beautiful Great Shelford village – Zara has been serving the community diligently since 2007.

Zara Indian Cuisine offers a sophisticated yet relaxed dining experience suited to the refined palate – especially for those who are seeking modern traits with traditional assurances.

The stylish restaurant features fresh look with brightly-coloured contemporary art adorning the walls and a substantial bar with a well-researched list of wines meticulously matched to complement the complex repertoire of Zara flavours.

Newsflash

Foodbank Campaign

Supporting Our Local Foodbank

Zara is backing this campaign and we will be happy to support our local foodbank through this winter.

Get involved, spread the word. Let no one go hungry this winter!!!

How to get involved:

1. If you are a business or individual get to your local cash and carry or suppliers and drop something off to your local Foodbank.

2. Contact your local Foodbank and see how you can help.

It’s that simple 👍

#unitedwestand #weareallinthistogether #endchildpoverty #fillyourfoodbanks #feedyourneighbours

Our humble COVID-19 efforts...

Charity Fundraiser

Supporting the Victims of Kerala Flood

We are delighted to confirm that with your participation and support the Kerala Flood Victims Fundraiser at our Shelford restaurant went well, and the total raised on the night was £1242.05.

The event was attended by many local residents and businesses. Amongst the guests was Hollywood and west end actress Heather Craney daughter of local resident Keith Craney.

Our sincere thanks to all our Supporters, Heather and her father Keith Craney, Councillor Ben Shelton and Councillor Charlie Nightingale for your participation, support and hard work in making the event a success.

Representatives from Zara will be going to the Indian High Commission in London on Thursday 18/10/2018 to hand over the cheque on your behalf.

Press Release

Kerala Flood Victims Fundraiser Press Release

View/Download the post-event Press Release

British Curry Awards 2018

Zara has been shortlisted for the British Curry Awards 2018.
Final to be held on 26th November.

Opening Hours

Please see top of page for Opening Hours during COVID-19 Pandemic

Lunch

Mon - Sat: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Sun: 12.00pm - 3.00pm

Evening

Sun - Thu: 5.00pm - 10.30pm
Fri - Sat: 5.00pm - 11.00pm

Sunday Buffet

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

12.00pm - 3.00pm

Open 7 days a week (Including bank holidays)

Reservations

Book your table online today for a Magical Zara Experience! or to discuss any aspect of your party call 01223 846 668.
(Online reservations must be made 24 hours in advance and will be confirmed to you. If for any reason you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please contact us.)

Please note for your safety we are operating on a 2 hour slot basis.
Tables are available starting from 5-6pm for 2 hours. And again from 7:30-8:00pm for another 2 hours.

Ambience with brightly-coloured contemporary art

Zara Food

Zara boasts a dedicated team of experts, producing high quality, exciting and delicious regional delicacies selected from the extensive range of sub-continental recipes cooked to order from a kitchen that is headed by a Creative Chef who is passionate about invention as well as tradition.

Takeaway

If you would prefer to enjoy high quality, exciting and delicious regional delicacies selected from the extensive range of sub-continental recipes at the convenience of your own dining room, then rest assured Zarafood is lovingly prepared and carefully packaged in special hygienic catering containers in ample portions.

* If you have any dietary restrictions, e.g. nuts, dairy products, etc. or have any specific questions or requests please contact us via phone.

* Online Ordering Facility up and running now... where you will be able to order food online and pickup during operating hours.

Grand Sunday Buffet

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Enjoy an extensive mixture of authentic Indian dishes that change every week to keep your choices and taste buds constantly flowing.

£10.95 per adult, £6.96 per child (under the age of 12)
Children under the age of 3 eat for free!

Contact

We are always happy to talk about your requirements whether be it for a night out or arranging a party, why not drop us a line using our contact form.

Zara Indian Cuisine

1 Hinton Way, Great Shelford
Cambridge CB22 5AX, UK
TEL: 01223 846 668 / 01223 844 244

Dress-code: Smart-casual
Dining Style: Casual Elegant