Best Indian Restaurants in Thomastown (2026)
Thomastown has 3 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. The north has always had pockets of brilliant Indian cooking, and this suburb is one of them.
One standout sits above 4.5 stars, but the rest are not far behind. The average rating across Thomastown’s Indian options is 4.3.
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 Thomastown.
#1 Indian Spice Art — 215 High Street, Thomastown
Rating: 4.6/5 (1,312 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
1312 reviews and a 4.6-star average says this place earns its regulars. Spice levels are calibrated, not just cranked — which is how you know they care. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
#2 Swagat The Welcome - Indian Restaurant in Melbourne — 21/391 Settlement Road, Thomastown
Rating: 4/5 (653 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
Not everyone agrees (4 stars, 653 reviews), but the people who love it really love it. This is the kind of Indian restaurant that locals quietly keep to themselves. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
#3 Traditional Indian sweets (Australia)
Rating: New/unrated | Price: Not listed
Too new for a meaningful rating, but early signs are promising. Order beyond the butter chicken and you will be rewarded.
What to Know About Indian Dining in Thomastown
BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Thomastown 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 Thomastown.
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 Thomastown 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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