Nilah
Nilah
Nilah serves South Indian food on Calle de Toledo, a step from Plaza Mayor. The kitchen calls it 'food for the soul': more than twenty dosas, oothappam, Chettinad and Malabar curries, biryanis and Kerala-style parotta, made fresh daily, with a long vegan section.
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From nilah_madrid on Instagram
Holi! Si quieres hacer felices a tus amigas, envíales este video y guárdatelo que luego me preguntáis un año después por aquel senegalés y yo no me acuerdo de lo que habláis 😘 Este sitio concretamente se llama Daaraji y no tiene IG creo. Quiero agradecer especialmente estas recomendaciones a mi gurú
Just a short walk from Plaza Mayor, I found this absolute gem serving some of the most authentic South Indian food in Spain 🤍 From a soft, fluffy onion tomato uttappam to pani puri and samosa chaat that instantly gave me proper Indian street food vibes 🤤 every dish felt nostalgic yet elevated. Wha
🇮🇳VIAJA AL SUR DE LA INDIA🇮🇳 ~Publi~ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ En esta ocasión hemos visitado @nilah_madrid . Este restaurante enfoca los sabores más auténticos y tradicionales del Sur de la India. La preparación de los ingredientes es diaria y casera. 💰 Probamos: 👉🏼 Dahi Puri: 9,50€. 👉🏼 Masala Dosa: 11,70€.
THE VEGAN EATER THALI Hoy te enseño el The Vegan Eater Thali, el plato indio más viral de Madrid ahora mismo. Un menú especial con 9 platos tradicionales veganos… ¡y además lleva mi nombre! 🤯 IMPORTANTE: El thali cuesta 20€ por comensal (no es para compartir) y está disponible de martes a vierne
¿Sabías que hemos salido en el @elpais_gastro como una de las propuestas gastro referencia más novedosas de Madrid? 🤩 Nuestra propuesta del sur de la India 🇮🇳en el Madrid más castizo no te dejará indiferente. Muy agradecidos 🙏🏼✨ Si aún no nos has visitado, ¿a qué esperas?😎
📍 Nilah Madrid – Las mejores dosas en pleno centro. Calle Toledo Nº10, Madrid 🌶️🍛✨ 🌶️ Sabores auténticos del sur de la India en pleno centro de Madrid 🍛 @nilah_madrid *i n v i t e d #comidaindia #indian #madrid #madridmadrid #comidaindiavegana #comerenmadrid
Background
About Nilah
The Story
Nilah brings South Indian cooking to central Madrid, a short walk from Plaza Mayor. It frames the food as 'food for the soul', a trip to South India without leaving the most traditional part of the city.
The Cuisine
South Indian, led by dosas and oothappam, with Tamil Chettinad and Kerala Malabar curries, biryanis, kothu and Ceylon parotta, and an Indo-Chinese corner of noodles and Manchurian dishes.
The dosa list
Dosas are the core of the carta and every one is gluten-free: a plain dosa is €8, the masala dosa €11.70, the paper roast €13.80, and fillings run up to paneer and Schezwan versions at €15.50 to €17. Oothappam, the thicker rice-and-lentil pancake, comes onion, tomato, podi or mixed veg from €10 to €16.
Curries, biryani and parotta
Chicken curries (Chettinad, Madurai, Thalassery, pepper) are €15, mutton versions €17, and fish and prawn curries €18 to €19. Biryanis run from €14 for veg to €21.60 for prawn. Starters include medhu vada, idly, Chicken 65 and pani puri, and the breads go from naan and chapathi to Ceylon and kothu parotta.
Thalis at lunch
Tuesday to Friday at lunch there are thalis, not available at weekends or on holidays and not for sharing. The Special Nilah Thali, €30 per person, lays out seventeen items: mutton, chicken and fish gravies, fries, vegetables, a cone dosa, rice, chapati, rasam and rava kesari to finish.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Nilah Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.5
852
TripAdvisor
4.5
50 reviews
Nilah ranks #628 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor (50 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Nilah
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
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Experience
Nilah Dining Experience
Nilah frames its food as 'food for the soul', a trip to South India without leaving the old centre. The house describes the room as sophisticated and detail-led, letting the flavours lead, and it's set up for families and groups, with a separate events room.
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Nilah Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Toledo, 12, 28005 Madrid, Spain
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Calle de Toledo 12, in the Sol area of Centro, just south of Plaza Mayor in central Madrid.
Nearby
Sol is the dead centre of the city and behaves like it, busy and walked through by everyone heading somewhere else. The trick is knowing which doors are worth stopping at, because rooms built for visitors sit right beside ones locals have used for decades. Círculo de Bellas Artes and Edificio Metrópolis mark the smarter edge, towards Chueca.
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Details
Nilah Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 14:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 14:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00–00:00 |
Nilah hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Nilah FAQ
What kind of food does Nilah serve?
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South Indian: dosas, masala dosa and dishes built on quality ingredients, prepared fresh daily.
Where is Nilah in Madrid?
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Calle de Toledo 12, in the Sol area of Centro, just south of Plaza Mayor.
When is Nilah open?
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Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 until midnight. It's closed on Mondays.
Is Nilah vegetarian-friendly?
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Yes. The carta has separate vegan and vegetarian sections, and every dosa is gluten-free.
What does a dosa cost at Nilah?
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A plain dosa is €8, rising to around €11.70 for a masala dosa and up to €17 for specialities like the Schezwan dosa.
Is Nilah good for groups and families?
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Yes, it's good for groups and families.
Does Nilah serve thalis?
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Yes, at lunch from Tuesday to Friday, not at weekends or on holidays. The Special Nilah Thali is €30 per person and isn't for sharing.
Can Nilah host a private event?
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Yes. It has an events room for birthdays, meetings and parties, booked through its own site.