Spice Avenue is an Indian restaurant at 2 Milner Avenue in the heart of Silverdale, Auckland, built around an authentic celebration of India's flavours, spices and aromas. Its team of chefs hails from various regions of India and has served in multiple countries, crafting each dish from traditional recipes passed down through generations alongside contemporary creations, using the freshest and finest ingredients sourced locally wherever possible.
The dine-in menu covers a wide range of classic Indian dishes — aromatic starters, tandoori specialties and delectable curries among them — spanning beloved favourites and lesser-known regional gems, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options to satisfy every palate. An extensive selection of wines, beers and spirits, plus a range of non-alcoholic drinks, is available to pair with the meal.
The dining room is inviting and vibrantly cosy, reflecting India's colourful and diverse heritage, and accommodates everything from romantic dinners for two to family gatherings and special occasions. Recognised by Restaurant Guru as a Rising Star in 2023 and 2024 and placed among a top 100 best restaurants in New Zealand in its 2023 listing, Spice Avenue aims to be Silverdale's go-to destination for the essence of Indian cuisine. It opens Tuesday to Sunday for lunch (11am–2pm) and dinner (4pm–9:30pm), with online table bookings and online ordering available.
Nestled at 2 Milner Avenue in the heart of Silverdale, Spice Avenue is an Indian restaurant with a clear ambition: to bring the true essence of India's flavours, spices and aromas to Auckland's north. The team describes the restaurant as a haven for food enthusiasts — a place where traditional recipes passed down through generations meet contemporary creations, and where skilled chefs infuse passion and creativity into every dish. Whether you are a lifelong connoisseur of Indian cuisine or exploring it for the first time, the promise is the same: an unforgettable journey through taste and tradition.
From the outset, the goal has been simple: to become the go-to place in Silverdale, where locals and visitors alike can experience the essence of India through the magic of food, while providing exceptional service and becoming an integral part of the community. It is a vision that shapes everything from the welcome at the door to the way the kitchen sources its ingredients.
The heart of Spice Avenue is its kitchen. The team of talented chefs hails from various regions of India and has served in multiple countries, and that breadth of experience shapes the menu. Each dish is meticulously crafted using traditional recipes passed down through the generations, made with the freshest and finest ingredients and sourced locally wherever possible. The result is food that celebrates what Indian cooking does best: layering flavour upon flavour, spice upon spice, until every bite carries both warmth and depth.
The dine-in menu showcases a wide range of classic Indian dishes, from beloved favourites to lesser-known culinary gems for the curious. Diners are invited to indulge in the aromatic starters, tantalise their taste buds with the tandoori specialties, and savour the goodness of the delectable curries. The kitchen's philosophy is that Indian food is a celebration of flavours, spices and aromas, and the menu is built to show that range. Vegetarians and non-vegetarians are equally well catered for, with options designed to satisfy every palate.
To complement the food, Spice Avenue pours an extensive selection of wines, beers and spirits, alongside a range of non-alcoholic drinks — so the table can pair the meal whether the occasion is a celebration or a quiet midweek dinner.
Step inside and you will find an inviting, vibrantly cosy restaurant where the ambiance reflects India's colourful and diverse heritage. The space flexes to fit the moment: a romantic dinner for two, a family gathering, or a special occasion with the extended group. Tables can be reserved in advance through the booking option on the website, where you can select a time and party size, and the team aims to accommodate your needs whatever you are planning.
The cooking has drawn attention from further afield. Restaurant Guru named Spice Avenue a Rising Star in both 2023 and 2024, and its 2023 listing placed the restaurant among a top 100 best restaurants in New Zealand. Closer to home, the ambition remains community-sized: a neighbourhood table where Silverdale can taste its way across India.
Spice Avenue opens Tuesday to Sunday. Lunch is served from 11am to 2pm and dinner from 4pm to 9:30pm, with a break between the two services — worth keeping in mind for a mid-afternoon visit, and note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays. You will find it at 2 Milner Avenue, Silverdale; call 09 600 8196 or email [email protected] with any questions. If you would rather eat at home, orders can be placed through the restaurant's online ordering page. Come hungry and let the menu do the rest — at Spice Avenue, every meal is a celebration of taste and tradition.