Aamara

What is Aamara? Positioned along a vibrant stretch of St. Clair Avenue West in Corso Italia, Aamara delivers an upscale, modern exploration of regional Indian cuisine. Conceived by restaurateur Kugendran Perampalam and chef Arulmani Rajarathinam, the room is dressed with sleek dark accents, ambient warm lighting, polished banquettes, and an intimate bar counter.

Aamara Menu & What to Order Moving well beyond standard takeout fare, the kitchen draws deep influence from both South Indian traditions and coastal regional cooking. Standout orders include the fiendishly spiced mirapikaya shrimp roast, slow-braised short rib vindaloo, Cornish hen butter chicken, and deeply aromatic chicken chettinadu. Pair your spread with blistered truffle mushroom naan and signature spice-infused house cocktails.

Know Before You Go Evening table bookings are recommended through their website, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights when dining room tables fill with local neighbourhood groups. Metered street parking lines St. Clair, though taking the 512 streetcar right to the Dufferin stop makes transit simple and painless. Operating hours are Wednesday through Sunday for dinner service only.