Best Indian Restaurants in Mentone (2026)
Mentone has 4 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. This part of the south-east punches well above its weight for subcontinental flavour.
2 of these sit above 4.5 stars — which, for suburban Indian food, means the kitchen is doing more than reheating yesterday’s curry paste. The average rating across all 4 spots is 4.4 stars.
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 Mentone.
#1 Marpha Indian & Nepali Restaurant — 107 Mentone Parade, Mentone
Rating: 4.7/5 (370 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
Sitting at 4.7 stars across 370 reviews, this is one of the highest-rated Indian spots in Mentone. The menu covers the expected bases, but the execution lifts it above the standard suburban Indian. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
#2 Husna’s Indian Kitchen (Home Cooked Indian) (30 Station Road, Cheltenham)
Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews) | Price: Not listed
A solid 4.5 stars from 140 reviewers — consistent without being flashy. The menu doesn’t try to be everything — it picks its lane and executes.
#3 Tandoori Zone - Cheltenham (300A Charman Road, Cheltenham)
Rating: 4.4/5 (263 reviews) | Price: Not listed
A solid 4.4 stars from 263 reviewers — consistent without being flashy. The tandoor does the heavy lifting — expect charred edges and smoky depth on everything.
#4 Indian Burrp – Authentic Indian Restaurant in Bayside Melbourne (6/1291-1293 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham)
Rating: 4.1/5 (924 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
At 4.1 stars from 924 reviews, it divides opinion — but the fans are loyal. The menu covers the expected bases, but the execution lifts it above the standard suburban Indian. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
What to Know About Indian Dining in Mentone
BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Mentone 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 Mentone.
Vegetarian options: Every Indian restaurant listed here offers vegetarian mains. If you’re vegan, ask about ghee — most kitchens will substitute on request.
Delivery: Most Indian restaurants in Mentone 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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