Best Indian Restaurants in Melbourne (2026) — 6 Verified

Best Indian Restaurants in Melbourne (2026)

Melbourne has 6 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. This is inner Melbourne, where competition keeps kitchens honest.

One standout sits above 4.5 stars, but the rest are not far behind. The average rating across Melbourne’s Indian options is 4.1.

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 Melbourne.

#1 CHATOREY- THE INDIAN STREETERY — 450 Flinders St, Melbourne

Rating: 4.8/5 (924 reviews) | Price: Not listed

Sitting at 4.8 stars across 924 reviews, this is one of the highest-rated Indian spots in Melbourne. Order beyond the butter chicken and you will be rewarded.

#2 Red Spice Road — 141 Queen Street, Melbourne

Rating: 4.4/5 (2,728 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head

2728 reviews and a 4.4-star average says this place earns its regulars. Well-spiced rather than just hot — there is a difference, and this place knows it. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.

#3 Curry Vault Indian Restaurant and Bar Melbourne — 18 Bank Place, Melbourne

Rating: 4.1/5 (730 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head

A 4.1-star average across 730 reviews. Polarising, but worth trying. The curries have depth — not just heat, but the kind of layered spice that rewards slow eating. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.

#4 Classic Curry Indian Restaurant Melbourne — 597 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

Rating: 4.1/5 (653 reviews) | Price: under $15 a head

At 4.1 stars from 653 reviews, it divides opinion — but the fans are loyal. A proper curry house that takes its sauces seriously. Expect to pay under $15 a head.

#5 Desi Dhaba — 134 Flinders Street, Melbourne

Rating: 3.8/5 (4,295 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head

A 3.8-star average across 4295 reviews. Polarising, but worth trying. Consistency is the story here. You know what you’re getting, and it’s good. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.

#6 Biryani House — 339 King Street, West Melbourne

Rating: 3.3/5 (2,793 reviews) | Price: under $15 a head

The 3.3-star rating suggests inconsistency, but every kitchen has its days. This is a biryani-first operation, and they take it seriously. Expect to pay under $15 a head.

What to Know About Indian Dining in Melbourne

BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Melbourne 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 Melbourne.

Vegetarian options: Indian restaurants are consistently the best option for vegetarians in any Melbourne suburb, and Melbourne is no exception. Every restaurant listed here has substantial vegetarian mains — not just paneer as an afterthought.

Delivery: Most Indian restaurants in Melbourne are on Uber Eats and DoorDash, but the food is almost always better dine-in. Naan does not travel well.

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• Best Bars in Melbourne
• Cost of Living in Melbourne
• Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide

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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