I live nearby so have eaten here heaps. Took visiting family her last week. Was again excellent, SE Asian/Indian food, nice relaxing atmosphere, good value. I always have a good experience here, and so keep coming back. My favorite 'local'. More

Nirvana is a winner. Food is excellent, as is the drinks list. Don't be put-off by the decor (somewhere between cave vs theatre restaurant). Best of all, original live music Tuesday (jam night) and Thursdays. Go for sure:) More

The food here is awesome and does not disappoint. We had Thai on the night and enjoyed every last morsel, just wish I had room for more. Drinks were above average for Darwin with some great cocktails on the list. They also had my favourite spiced rum and gin (perfect with cucumber) A great atmosphere, live bands and good company... More

great location, food was amazing overall good time spent at Nirvana. Would go back again More

The restaurant opens at 6:30. It was a fully booked Friday night, we were glad we got there at opening time. The cocktail list is as good as their taste. The food was well presented and tasted wonderful; the flavours excellent. The service was excellent, attentive without being overly fussy. The prices were good and value for the cost. We... More

I'd been told by a few people this place was great, serving good Thai and Indian style dishes, extensive cocktails and having live acoustic bands. Sadly it started badly when I said I'd like a different cocktail as I didn't like the one I'd ordered. The bar man seemed really annoyed with me for disliking what he'd made! Then we... More

Always a pleasure to visit Nirvana the menu is fantastic and the staff are always very happy and remain calm even on a busy night More

Mostly they have a great menu and plenty of taste sensations, good if you like spice etc More

Didn't dine in the main dining room, but had drinks in the 'club' section with the live blues duo. Comfy arm chairs to have tapas and drinks and listen to live music. Extensive drinks menu, but not the cheapest drinks around, but the eclectic and warm music theme in the club eg. brass musical instruments turned into lampstands, is worth... More