Zara Indian Cuisine

Housed in a beautifully restored former station house in the village of Great Shelford, Zara Indian Cuisine has been serving this corner of South Cambridgeshire since 2007. It has grown into one of the area's most decorated curry houses, named a British Curry Awards regional winner in 2021 after several years as a finalist, and it offers both a smart sit-down dining room and a busy takeaway service. The cooking leans modern and refined while holding on to the traditional flavours that regulars love.

The menu ranges from delicately spiced classics to chef's specials, with favourites including a creamy Chicken Korma, a fragrant Lamb Biryani and richly sauced tandoori grills fresh from the clay oven. Vegetarians are generously catered for, and the kitchen is happy to dial the heat up or down to taste. With its characterful setting, polished service and a reputation built over more than fifteen years, Zara is a standout whether you are dining in or carrying a feast home across the south Cambridge villages.