Best Indian Food in Footscray Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Common Standard |
| Best free option | Atlas Union |
| Best for families | Little Quarter |
| Best local secret | Mia’s |
| Best for rainy days | Nell’s |
1. High Lane — 299 Ash Road, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Elizabeth Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
2. The Northern Bench — 122 Ash Road, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 57 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Railway Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Bench — 174 Elm Crescent, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Elm Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Sol — 209 Railway Road, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Sunny Standard — 55 Railway Road, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) Worth the detour Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Why Footscray Is Worth Knowing
One of Melbourne’s most exciting food suburbs. Vietnamese, Ethiopian, African, and South Asian cuisines. Footscray Market. The best indian food options here reflect Footscray’s character. If you’re living in or near Footscray, 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. Hugo’s — 161 Maple Drive, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) A local institution Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Maple Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Footscray farmers market when it runs.
7. Rex Pantry — 345 Maple Drive, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) Worth the detour Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 48 — 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.
8. Rex Room — 120 Ash Road, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) Worth the detour Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Maple Drive is usually fine.
Start with: The house-made relish ($20) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Commons — 187 Elm Crescent, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $17-27 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Elizabeth Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Iris Room — 376 Elm Crescent, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) Worth the detour Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Cleo Local — 175 Elizabeth Drive, Footscray VIC 3016
What it is: (indian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $17-27 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Maple Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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FAQ
What are the best best indian food options in Footscray?
The Common Standard is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Footscray good for best indian food?
Yes. Footscray has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Footscray known for?
One of Melbourne’s most exciting food suburbs.
How far is Footscray from Melbourne CBD?
Footscray is 5km, 8min train, 10min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Footscray to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
