Best Indian Restaurants in Southbank (2026) — 7 Verified

Best Indian Restaurants in Southbank (2026)

Southbank has 7 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 Southbank’s Indian options is 3.8.

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 Southbank.

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

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

A 4.8-star rating from 924 locals does not lie. A kitchen that respects the fundamentals — fresh spice mixes, proper tempering, and rice that is actually good.

#2 Red Spice Road (141 Queen Street, Melbourne)

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

Rated 4.4 across 2728 reviews. Not the flashiest, but the locals keep coming back. The kitchen here understands that spice is about flavour, not endurance. 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 curry selection covers north and south, with enough heat options to keep everyone happy. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.

#4 Bedi’s Indian Restaurant (118 Park Street, South Melbourne)

Rating: 4.1/5 (409 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head

At 4.1 stars from 409 reviews, it divides opinion — but the fans are loyal. The menu doesn’t try to be everything — it picks its lane and executes. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.

#5 Desi Dhaba (134 Flinders Street, Melbourne)

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

At 3.8 stars from 4295 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.

#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.

#7 Tandoor Indian Restaurant (Food Court, Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank)

Rating: 1.9/5 (281 reviews) | Price: Not listed

The 1.9-star rating suggests inconsistency, but every kitchen has its days. The tandoor does the heavy lifting — expect charred edges and smoky depth on everything.

What to Know About Indian Dining in Southbank

BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Southbank 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 Southbank.

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

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

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• Cost of Living in Southbank
• Southbank 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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