The Maurya's Cafe & Restaurant sits on Martin Street in Strathern, Invercargill, doing something a little different for the city: bringing together the richness of Italian cuisine with the bold spices of Indian and Chinese cooking. It's a kitchen built on the belief that food is more than just a meal — it's an experience — and on a passion for global flavours that gives diners dishes both familiar and exciting.
Italy forms the heart of the menu, grounded in tradition, simplicity and the finest ingredients: freshly made pasta, wood-fired pizzas, rich sauces and fragrant herbs, all handled with time-honoured techniques. Whether it's a classic pizza, a creamy risotto or a hearty pasta, plates are warm, inviting and made to be shared.
Beyond the dining room, The Maurya's caters for occasions of every size — customised menus for private parties, birthdays and anniversaries, and professional service for weddings, corporate functions and formal celebrations. With doors open every day from 10am to 9pm, it's an easy pick for family dinners, catch-ups with friends and everything in between.
On Martin Street in Strathern, The Maurya's Cafe & Restaurant is doing something a little different for Invercargill. Here, the richness of Italian cooking shares the kitchen with the bold spices of India and China, producing a menu that feels both familiar and full of surprises. It's food built on a simple belief the team holds onto: a meal should be an experience, not just something to get through.
The Maurya's was created out of a passion for global flavours. Rather than choosing a single cuisine, the kitchen set out to bring together the traditions of Italy with the spice-driven cooking of India and China — a combination that makes it genuinely unique in Invercargill. Every dish is made with quality ingredients and a creative touch, designed to give diners flavours that are recognisable but with an edge.
That philosophy shows in the room, too. Whether you're settling in with family or catching up with friends, the menu is broad enough that everyone at the table finds something to look forward to.
Italy provides the backbone of the menu. The kitchen works from the idea that Italian food is built on tradition, simplicity and the finest ingredients — flavours perfected over generations. That means freshly made pasta, wood-fired pizzas, rich sauces and fragrant herbs, all handled with time-honoured techniques and fresh produce.
From a classic pizza to a creamy risotto or a hearty bowl of pasta, plates are made to be warm, inviting and shared. Quality and balance matter here: meals that are comforting and full of character, delivering bold flavours and satisfying textures — a true taste of Italy with a multicultural accent.
The best place to start is Maurya's Signature Pizza, where the Chicken Tikka Masala takes centre stage — Indian spice meeting a pizza base in one dish that sums up exactly what this kitchen is about. It's the pick of the specials and the plate regulars point newcomers towards.
Beyond the pizza, the menu leans into hearty grill and entree territory. The Lamb Shank anchors the Continental & Grills selection, while the BBQ Chicken Wings and Pork Ribs hold down the entree list — generous, full-flavoured starters made for sharing around the table.
The Maurya's also runs a full catering operation for events of every size. Private parties — birthdays, anniversaries and smaller gatherings — can be matched with customised menus tailored to your preferences. At the other end of the scale, the team provides professional catering for weddings, corporate functions and formal celebrations.
Whatever the occasion, the promise is the same: delicious, freshly prepared food and a seamless experience, with flavours your guests will love.
The Maurya's Cafe & Restaurant is at 7B Martin Street, Strathern, Invercargill, and opens every day from 10am to 9pm, making it an easy choice for anything from a long lunch to a relaxed weeknight dinner. Tables can be reserved through the website, orders can be placed online, and the team can be reached on 03 222 4122 or at [email protected].
Whether you come for the wood-fired classics, the spice of a tikka masala pizza, or a catering spread for a milestone event, the idea stays constant: honest food made with care and served in a warm, welcoming setting — proof that Invercargill's dining scene can travel the world without leaving Martin Street.