Best Indian Restaurants in Wantirna (2026)
Wantirna has 3 Indian restaurants worth knowing about. The suburban Indian food scene is where the real value lives, and this suburb proves it.
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 3 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 Wantirna.
#1 Cinnamon Indian Nepalese Restaurant & Bar (Unit 1/63 Stud Road Service Road, Bayswater)
Rating: 4.8/5 (427 reviews) | Price: Not listed
Sitting at 4.8 stars across 427 reviews, this is one of the highest-rated Indian spots in Wantirna. Order beyond the butter chicken and you will be rewarded.
#2 Tawa - The Indian Griddle House previously known as Dosa-Hut-Wantirna — 137 Mountain Highway, Wantirna
Rating: 4.6/5 (414 reviews) | Price: Not listed
A solid 4.6 stars from 414 reviewers — consistent without being flashy. If you know your dosas, you’ll appreciate the batter work here.
#3 Dosa Hut - Indian Multi Cuisine Restaurant Knox — 199 Stud Road, Wantirna South
Rating: 3.7/5 (1,312 reviews) | Price: $15-30 a head
Not everyone agrees (3.7 stars, 1312 reviews), but the people who love it really love it. South Indian done right — the dosa is the headline, but the chutneys steal the show. Expect to pay $15-30 a head.
What to Know About Indian Dining in Wantirna
BYO: Several Indian restaurants in Wantirna 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 Wantirna.
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 Wantirna 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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