Best Indian Restaurants in Cremorne (2026)
Cremorne has 5 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. The inner-city dining scene here is ruthless — only the good survive.
One standout sits above 4.5 stars, but the rest are not far behind. The average rating across Cremorne’s Indian options is 4.2.
We verified every venue below via Google Places in April 2026. No paid placements. No sponsored listings. Just the restaurants that actually exist and actually serve Indian food in Cremorne.
#1 Tikka Shikka (205 Swan St, Richmond)
Rating: 4.9/5 (105 reviews) | Price: Not listed
With 105 reviews averaging 4.9 stars, the kitchen here is doing something right. The menu doesn’t try to be everything — it picks its lane and executes.
#2 Jai Ho Indian Restaurant (205 Swan Street, Richmond)
Rating: 4.2/5 (685 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
Not everyone agrees (4.2 stars, 685 reviews), but the people who love it really love it. The menu covers the expected bases, but the execution lifts it above the standard suburban Indian. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
#3 Spice Club (308 Toorak Road, South Yarra)
Rating: 4.2/5 (323 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
Not everyone agrees (4.2 stars, 323 reviews), but the people who love it really love it. Spice levels are calibrated, not just cranked — which is how you know they care. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
#4 The Yarra Indian best Indian Restaurant in South Yarra (180 Toorak Road, South Yarra)
Rating: 3.4/5 (538 reviews) | Price: under $15 a head
At 3.4 stars, reviews are mixed — go in with open eyes. A kitchen that respects the fundamentals — fresh spice mixes, proper tempering, and rice that is actually good. Expect to pay under $15 a head.
#5 Indiaus Curry House (462 Bridge Road, Richmond)
Rating: New/unrated | Price: Not listed
Too new for a meaningful rating, but early signs are promising. The curries have depth — not just heat, but the kind of layered spice that rewards slow eating.
What to Know About Indian Dining in Cremorne
BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Cremorne are BYO or offer a small corkage fee. Call ahead — it can save you $30+ on a bottle compared to restaurant wine lists.
Booking: For groups of 4+, book ahead — especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Most places accept walk-ins for couples during the week, but weekends fill up fast in Cremorne.
Vegetarian options: Indian restaurants are consistently the best option for vegetarians in any Melbourne suburb, and Cremorne is no exception. Every restaurant listed here has substantial vegetarian mains — not just paneer as an afterthought.
Delivery: Most Indian restaurants in Cremorne are on Uber Eats and DoorDash, but the food is almost always better dine-in. Naan does not travel well.
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Sources
Venues verified via Google Places, April 2026. Ratings and details reflect data at time of verification and may change.
- Google Places API — maps.google.com — accessed April 2026
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