Daana
Best Known For
Daana's Hyderabadi Dum Biryani: slow-cooked meat, basmati rice, herbs and saffron; served with a side of cucumber raita. Daana's Bhoj: a luxurious feast through India on a Thali - each week guests experience a new menu from regional cuisines of India.
About Daana
A harmonious blend of traditional Indian cuisine and native Australian ingredients awaits Curtin diners at Daana on Theodore Street. Inspired by recipes handed down through generations, this family-owned restaurant offers one of the top dining experiences in Canberra, in vibrant surrounds of lotus flower pendent lighting, burnt orange walls and a tranquil aquarium, setting an authentic mood. Kick off with an indulgent entrée of pan-seared tamarind scallops, caviar, curry leaf, manuka honey and finger lime drizzle; before mains like heritage dish Rampur Taar Ghosht – 24-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder, in a rich curry of brown onions, melon seeds, saffron, fried lotus seeds, macadamias, edible silver leaf and basmati rice. Finish decadently with rich, warm and fudgy Shahjehani Meetha tart.
Restaurant & Catering Association Member
Daana Menus/Downloads
Media & Awards
- Restaurant & Catering Association of Australia Awards - Best Indian Restaurant 2019, Consumer Vote Award 2019, Best Indian Restaurant in 2018, and Best New Restaurant in 2017.
Features & Facilities
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos
Seats: 54 Chef: Sunita Kumar and Sanjay Kumar
Opening Hours
Groups & Functions
Bring the unique and inspired flavours of DAANA to your home, workplace or event and surprise your guests. Daana prides itself in providing bespoke catering for your events and parties to suit your needs and budget. Talk to us today!?
- Up to 40 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Charity Event
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- Dinner Party
- Engagement Party
- Banquets
- Buffets
- Canapes
- Cocktails
- Finger Food
- Set Menu
Best lamb cutlets ever!
Love my local Indian restaurant. The food is always excellent and having a changing menu each season keeps it interesting.
Wonderful people serving wonderful food
A very authentic Indian restaurant of a very high quality and standard with exceptionally friendly staff.
Menu evolves to engage us in the regional varieties Indian cooking; the staff for ever friendly; a great local asset. thank you. n Always
Great food. Great staff
Absolutely delicious food filled with flavors and served with love.
Perfect for omnivores and vegans alike
Very enjoyable meal, vegan friends had lots to choose from and the omni's had even more! Great drinks menu as well. I recommend the lamb shoulder, delicious!
Sublime
The new menu incorporating Australian native spices, with traditional Indian spices delivers amazing, intricate, subtle and bold flavours. Delicious.
Absolutely a fantastic evening
Attention to every deal from warm welcome to seeing you out the door after an amazing meal.
A-MAZ-ING
Daana is our favourite Indian restaurant in Canberra. The food is incredible and the service is second to none. Their community conscious events are inspirational and they set an example for excellence that bigger restaurants could learn from.
The best Indian restaurant in Canberra
The biryani is addictive and everything is delicious!
Great food and vibe
Daana introduces Canberra to some of India's less-known street foods and regional cooking. We were initially intimidated, but nothing like having the chef coming out to personally assist your menu choices! Our experience was fun and delicious and we are happy to have such a wonderful eatery within walking distance of our house.
Fantastic food and staff
The food here is fantastic and is backed up with a great staff. I have been several times and when I leave I am looking forward to the next time I will get to eat there. :)
The best meal in Canberra... Authentic and unique cuisine.
Beautiful food, prepared with love and care.
Authentic Indian cuisine