Our Story
Established in 2009 by Aashim Bajaj with a vision to serve the local community in Ashbourne, Co. Meath with the finest of Indian food and excite their taste buds with the most aromatic spices available in Indian home cooking.
Our chefs source their inspiration from all over India and present every dish with 21st-century innovation. Each visit to Cinnamon Garden promises to be a truly memorable dining experience.
Serving our customers with the highest quality of service is our sole motivation at the restaurant whether it is indoor dining, takeaway, collection, delivery or outdoor catering.
Past, Present & Future at
The Cinnamon Garden Restaurant
Join the Team
We are looking for individuals either starting a career in hospitality or who have years of experience to join our dynamic team at The Cinnamon Garden Restaurant.
Ireland Guide
With its pleasing setting, good cooking and courteous service from well-trained staff, the Cinnamon Garden is an asset to the Ashbourne area – and offers good value too.
The décor is rich and impressive. Well-spaced tables are beautifully dressed, the polished wood set off by bright red runners, candles and sparkling silverware. Some large tables would be suitable for families or groups of friends, but it would also be a good destination for a romantic night out.
There’s a modern approach to the cuisine that includes dishes from various parts of India, bringing a wide range of flavours to the menu.
— Georgina Campbell
Great Places 2019
“The menu is expansive and wonderfully varied, offering lots of authentic and delightfully fragrant dishes. Starters included crispy lamb mince samosas, pan-fried aloo tikka (potato cakes), as well as Bhatti ka murgh, a tasty-sounding dish of chicken thighs marinated overnight with hand pounded spices, garlic yoghurt and pomegranate.
I love good Indian food, and, when you find somewhere that really offers those authentic tastes and layers of flavour, you’re sure to return again and again”
— Lucinda O'Sullivan
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Irish Independent
Cinnamon Garden is a restaurant that is striving to be the best. More Rogan Posh that Rogan Josh, Cinnamon Garden is a contemporary India restaurant serving modern Indian food in a beautifully decorated dining room.
I was impressed with the way the tables were set and with the cutlery, the crockery and glassware.
Even the menu itself had a high-quality binding, the kind you tend to get in French Michelin-starred restaurants.
I'd advise anyone who tries this place to go à la carte and ask for help if you need it. The menu says on the front page "this will blow your tastebuds to paradise". That's not far from the truth.
— Paolo Tullio
Sunday Business Post
“Meath curry house is certainly a cut above.
Gillian Nelis will be returning to Cinnamon Garden, relaxed space with great food and service -- and she'll be pushing the boat out next time
Ashbourne’s Cinnamon Garden, an out-of-the-way Indian which has built up a loyal and deserved following in the last nine years”
— Gillian Nelis
Our Awards & Recommendations
The Cinnamon Garden is a multi-award winning restaurant, we don't just say it, we prove it with our delicious food and exceptional customer service; located in the beautiful town of Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
Testimonials
The Cinnamon Garden prides itself as the best Indian Restaurant serving the most authentic Indian food with freshly sourced local ingredients.
See what our loyal customers have to say about us:
Gerry Finegan
"Consistently excellent. Nice friendly atmosphere. Very speedy Take-Away Service which incorporates a Mobile APP for easy ordering. The APP also rewards customer loyalty with the tenth order free!
Well worth a try!"
Paula F.
"If you like Indian food, it's the best of the best, you will not be disappointed, food is absolutely delish, staff are so nice & helpful. A great place for couples, friends & family's, you're made feel so comfortable & welcome by staff, it has such a cosy atmosphere from me."
Smitha Kenson
"Excellent food, lovely helpful staff and owners who easily understand your food preferences.
The flavours reminded me of home.
Will definitely visit again."
Aisling K
"Cinnamon Garden ticks all the boxes yet again! Had the most delicious meal here and felt so safe eating inside during this crazy time. The staff were very welcoming and helpful and catered to vegan and vegetarian diets."