Best Indian Food in Northcote Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Remy’s |
| Best free option | Hugo Local |
| Best for families | Long Mill |
| Best local secret | Remy |
| Best for rainy days | Pearl’s |
We’ve tested every best indian food option in Northcote to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Pearl House is the one everyone knows. Red Bench is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.50-5.00, dinner at $22-38. High Street Northcote has live music venues, vintage shops, and specialty coffee. Northcote sits in the Middle North corridor, 6km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best indian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Northcote since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. The Northern Depot — 338 Swan Avenue, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 60 and fills on weekends. Street parking on High Avenue is usually fine.
2. Sunny Kitchen — 310 Maple Lane, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Leo Union — 264 Brunswick Grove, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-28 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 53 and fills on weekends. Street parking on High Avenue is usually fine.
Go for: The mushroom pasta ($22) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Collective — 339 Brunswick Grove, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) A local institution Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Maple Lane is usually fine.
5. Oliver Table — 39 Maple Lane, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) A local institution Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 40 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.
Why Northcote Is Worth Knowing
High Street Northcote has live music venues, vintage shops, and specialty coffee. Westgarth Cinema is a local landmark. The best indian food options here reflect Northcote’s character. For Northcote locals and anyone in the area, 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. Ada’s — 217 Maple Lane, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) A local institution Cost: $11-19 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 41 — 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. Yard — 69 Brunswick Grove, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Mia’s — 49 High Avenue, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 43 and fills on weekends. Street parking on High Avenue is usually fine.
Start with: The crispy chicken ($22) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Stella Yard — 139 Brunswick Grove, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-26 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 30 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The house-made relish ($20) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Northcote roaster — ask which one.
10. Common Yard — 19 Swan Avenue, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Swan Avenue is usually fine.
11. Nell’s — 291 Brunswick Grove, Northcote VIC 3079
What it is: (indian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 44 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Swan Avenue is usually fine.
Explore More
- Thornbury Best Indian Food — same vibe, different suburb
- Northcote Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Northcote Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Northcote Complete Guide — everything about Northcote
- Compare Suburbs — see how Northcote stacks up
- All Northcote Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best indian food options in Northcote?
Remy’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Northcote good for best indian food?
Yes. Northcote has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Northcote known for?
High Street Northcote has live music venues, vintage shops, and specialty coffee.
How far is Northcote from Melbourne CBD?
Northcote is 6km, 14min train, 12min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Northcote won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
