Best Indian Food in Briar Hill Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Kitchen |
| Free highlight | Bright Quarter |
| Family-friendly | Ava Store |
| Locals only | Nina’s |
| Indoor option | Ada’s |
1. Sol Store — 16 Collins Street, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Murray Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. The Honest Commons — 133 Collins Street, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 61 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Briar Hill farmers market when it runs.
3. Humble Store — 356 Railway Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $13-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Plenty Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Collective — 110 Railway Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-19 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Don’t miss: The sourdough bread ($15) — solid
5. The Lucky Local — 139 Main Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 61 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
The Reality of Briar Hill
Small residential suburb between Greensborough and Eltham. Briar Hill shops provide a genuine village feel. The best indian food options here reflect Briar Hill’s character. If you’re living in or near Briar Hill, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. The Humble Press — 129 Main Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
7. The Sunny Place — 117 Murray Terrace, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The fish special ($25) — solid
8. Gus House — 4 Main Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Murray Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
9. Golden Cellar — 235 Murray Terrace, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 30 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Briar Hill farmers market when it runs.
10. Northern Pantry — 248 Plenty Lane, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-16 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Murray Terrace is usually fine.
11. Cleo Post — 99 Main Avenue, Briar Hill VIC 3097
What it is: (indian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $14-26 per person Best for: families
The room holds 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Railway Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Briar Hill farmers market when it runs.
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FAQ
What are the best best indian food options in Briar Hill?
Kitchen is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Briar Hill good for best indian food?
Yes. Briar Hill has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Briar Hill known for?
Small residential suburb between Greensborough and Eltham.
How far is Briar Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Briar Hill is 20km, 38min train, 27min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Briar Hill is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
