Nilah Madrid

A gem of Indian cuisine in Madrid. Visiting Nilah was a spectacular experience. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere envelops you with spicy aromas and an elegant yet cozy decor. The service was impeccable: the staff is attentive, friendly, and always willing to explain each dish in detail. The food is, without a doubt, the soul of the place. Every bite is full of authentic flavor, with perfectly balanced spices. We tried the paneer tikka, the butter naan, and the dal makhani, and all were delicious, with thoughtful presentation and generous portions. They also offer vegetarian and gluten-free options, which is much appreciated. The price is fair for the quality of the ingredients and the level of service. Ideal for both a special dinner or a quiet weekday lunch. Without a doubt, Nilah has become one of my favorite restaurants. 100% recommended. I will return soon.

Our neighbors are from Northern India and they had gone on a date night to Nilah last summer upon their opening. They raved about the dosas. I hadn’t had a dosa since moving here. A proper dosa was what I had been craving. We went today and had mixed raita, pani puri, rogan josh, vegetable biryani, chicken kovan and dosas. Chapati as well. It wasn’t spicy which I wish I had been asked about adding it but, it was aromatic, beautifully plated and everything was so fresh. I had communicated one dosa but received two but, they did not offer anything as recompense so we took the other home. I’m not sure if the chai was made from scratch as it was very weak and not spicy or aromatic which was weird because everything else was so heavenly. After speaking with the owner/chef it was nice to know that all the meat was fresh and halal, not frozen and the menu was complimentary to all needs plus gluten free, vegan and veggie friendly. Overall it’s clean, beautifully decorated and the staff are nice & friendly. The vibe was organised and peaceful. The velvet benches are a nice touch with the elegant mid century modern chairs Atmosphere-wise, I feel there are missing elements of the culture as I expected textiles or art from Chennai, Kerala -just a glimpse. I would suggest this because it’s too vanilla. Show offyour culture as It’s an amazing one! In addition, I would have liked ambient music as well but, the tables and tabletop were elegantly appointed. I felt like this is a must for all future client dinners and my partners work luncheons because it satisfies all dietary restrictions & appetites. Thank you for an amazing meal and we are grateful for your hospitality - we will return. Many blessings and success to your business now and onward. We needed a place showcasing Southern Indian delights! Veronica and Carlos