Virasat Wine Bar & Eatery

Virasat Wine Bar & Eatery bring the warmth of Indian cuisine to Napier with a contemporary touch.

As its name suggests, it is part wine bar, part dining room, inviting guests to settle in for flavour-driven plates and unhurried conversation.

Begin with the classic dishes done right: onion bhaji, onion rings cloaked in chickpea batter and flash-fried to a delicate crunch, or veg samosa, a pastry parcel of potatoes and peas that lands with nostalgic comfort. These are plates made for sharing, sparking appetites and stories alike.

From there, the kitchen ranges confidently across regions and textures. Creamy butter chicken sits alongside chicken tikka masala. Lamb rogan josh builds depth, while lamb nawabi threads tomatoes and cashew nuts through tender meat.

Those seeking fire will find it in beef vindaloo. Vegetarians are not forgotten, with saag paneer and dal makhani, the latter slow-cooked to a silky finish.

For leisurely lunches or lingering evenings, Virasat Wine Bar & Eatery makes a persuasive case!