Best Indian Food in Toorak Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Good Kitchen |
| Free highlight | Half Quarter |
| Family-friendly | Pearl Table |
| Locals only | Long Social |
| Indoor option | Green Bench |
We’ve tested every best indian food option in Toorak to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Good Mill is the one everyone knows. Otto Mill is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Melbourne’s wealthiest suburb. Toorak sits in the Inner South corridor, 5km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best indian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Toorak since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Ash Kitchen — 113 Elm Parade, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 38 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Margaret Street is usually fine.
2. Rex’s — 364 Swan Parade, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) A local institution Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Swan Parade is usually fine.
Try this: The daily soup ($20) — solid
3. The Lucky Bench — 121 Elm Parade, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) A solid local spot Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Nico — 103 Johnston Crescent, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Toorak farmers market when it runs.
5. Felix Press — 109 Johnston Crescent, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) A solid local spot Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 49 and fills on weekends. Street parking on East Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
6. Lucky Cellar — 124 East Road, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) A local institution Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 41 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The crispy chicken ($20) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
What Makes Toorak Different
Melbourne’s wealthiest suburb. Toorak Road and Toorak Village have luxury retail. Median house price over $4 million. The best indian food options here reflect Toorak’s character. For Toorak 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.
7. Ruby — 152 Johnston Crescent, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 57 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. Marco — 60 Johnston Crescent, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) Worth the detour Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
9. The Honest Quarter — 278 Johnston Crescent, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 32 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Toorak farmers market when it runs.
10. Assembly — 312 Johnston Crescent, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) Worth the detour Cost: $10-24 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The seasonal special ($12) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Sol — 13 Swan Parade, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) A solid local spot Cost: $12-25 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Swan Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. Oliver Lane — 37 Margaret Street, Toorak VIC 3067
What it is: (indian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 61 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Elm Parade is usually fine.
Try this: The house-made relish ($20) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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FAQ
What are the best best indian food options in Toorak?
Good Kitchen is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Toorak good for best indian food?
Yes. Toorak has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Toorak known for?
Melbourne’s wealthiest suburb.
How far is Toorak from Melbourne CBD?
Toorak is 5km, 10min tram, 10min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Toorak to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
