Lavani

The power of culinary India is uncomprehendingly mysterious. Experience the power of culinary India at Lavani.

Light, modern and sophisticated dishes that pay homage to the power of culinary India, this is what defines Lavani. Situated only a short walk away from Kents Cavern, English Riviera's most beautiful coves (Meadfoot and Ansteys) and the famous South West Coastal Path we pride ourselves on the quality of service and quality of our ingredients.

Undoubtedly the best Indian food in the world comes from India and we come from India. Executive chef and owner Mary Bindhu Pereira creates fiercely authentic home cooked offbeat dishes with an accent on regional cuisine and Anglo-Indian cuisine of the British Raj.

• Mild, subtle and delicate Flavours of India

• Cookery Demo and Dinner Evenings

• Imaginative Indian cocktail and Indian wines

• 20% Discount Senior citizens card

• 15% Discount Hospitality Card

• Lunch Menu (One course/Two course/Three course)

• Complimentary Birthday Package

• Winter Warmer Menu

• Live Music Evenings

• Party Menu

We are delightful in many ways. While for some it is one of the finest speciality Indian restaurants, to others it is an amazing English Riviera retreat. And there are those that love it for its rose water and saffron marinated walls studded with themed art, red chilli flavoured chairs, buttermilk swish linen and its friendly family feel.

A treat for the senses. Dig in. Be thrilled!

Imaginative cuisine, undeniably happening ambience, the flavours, the aroma, the live cooking sounds and the artistic display, presented with the Lavani signature of hospitality. All come together in perfect harmony in an exciting new avatar!

Our Cuisine

The chef describes her cooking style as "Powerful Cuisine". Careful blending of genuine Indian cooking traditions with high quality, high-end British high in protein, low in fat ingredients not often found in Indian cuisine such as scallops, lobster, wood pigeon, venison, caviar, quail, calf liver, ostrich and more creates unique and distinct dishes.

We take away the heaviness usually akin to Indian dishes and we're celebrating Indian grills. Focusing on minimising the usage of oil and fat, Indian grilling is renowned for retaining the delicacy of the spice throughout its dishes. The focus is on grills, pan fries and flash fries because often in curries the flavour of the meat is lost.

The extremely comprehensive menu of dishes demonstrates how ancient wisdom and regional traditional cooking styles have been blended with British traditions evolving to become what we get on our plates today. The menu flavours where you'll go Ah! The dishes are a curated "must on your list" experiences that represents an imaginative take on the destination; India and its culture. These are "must do's" and "must taste" presented in a slick European fashion.

To reserve your experience in advance call (01803) 20 30 40, 220579, 293025

Let the spirit of "Lavani" enliven you!