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Best Indian Food in Melbourne — Indian Restaurant Fitzroy
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Indian restaurant & cocktail bar · Live clay tandoor · Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
True to its roots, no fusion, no gimmicks — authentic Indian cuisine in Melbourne, cooked by the Curry Queen.
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Chaat • Momos • Tandoor • Curries • Indo-Chinese • Gluten-Free Vegan Naan
Indian Restaurant Melbourne — Authentic Indian Food in Fitzroy
Chaat, Momos, Curries from Five Regions of India, Tandoori, Indo-Chinese & Vegan Dishes Melbourne
The Indian food Melbourne keeps coming back for: Amritsari fish, Chilli Chicken, butter chicken and kebabs straight from a live clay tandoor, cooked the traditional Indian way at our Indian restaurant on Brunswick Street, ten minutes from the CBD.
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Looking for an Indian restaurant near you? Masti is on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy — 10 minutes from Melbourne CBD on tram 11.
Indian Restaurant Near Me? Brunswick Street, Fitzroy — Book a Table
New York loft meets modern India — exposed brick, moody pendant lights and a massive mural bursting with colour.
Why Guests Call Masti the Best Indian Restaurant in Melbourne
“Hands down one of the best Indian restaurants in Australia.”
“Great cocktails, great team and exceptional food — every dish was a winner.”
“Fantastic gluten free menu and GF roti — the naan is incredible, fresh from the tandoor.”
in the press
“Flavour profiles are well balanced and a nod to familial traditions.”Read the review →
“Pass under the glowing neon sign to find this vibrant North Indian diner.”Read the review →
“I would come back here just for the cheese naan.”Read the review →
Functions & Indian Catering Melbourne
Curry Queen Catering Co. · Official catering partner of W Melbourne
Now booking Christmas parties → Diwali catering & dinners →Catering by Curry Queen Catering Co.
Weddings, corporate events and big celebrations — live tandoor on site, fully customised menus, setup handled. Bulk pick-up orders too.
Exclusive Hire — $2,999
Masti is yours: food for up to 60 guests, unlimited soft drinks, house DJ and table setup.
Group Dining Set Menus
Shared set menus for 4 or more — Veg $59pp, Non-Veg $69pp. Entrées, curries, naan, rice, raita and gulab jamun.
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Indian Food Melbourne
Home to some of the best vegan Indian food in Melbourne and genuinely gluten-free Indian dining — vegan and gluten-free diners eat as well as everyone else — with freshly baked gluten-free vegan naan, vegan Indo-Chinese from the wok, and nut-containing dishes clearly marked.
Cocktail Bar Fitzroy — Indian-Inspired Drinks at Masti
The Indian restaurant with a cocktail bar Melbourne keeps coming back to — Rampur, Amrut and Indri on one shelf, one of the only bars in the city pouring all three.
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Award-Winning Chef Manpreet Sekhon | Curry Queen Melbourne
Trained in five-star hotels in Punjab and recognised by Sanjeev Kapoor and Jiggs Kalra. Cooks the way her mother did — dishes from every region of India, made from scratch, served with the warmth of an Indian home.
Stories from the Masti Kitchen
The best Indian restaurant in Melbourne — authentic Indian cuisine at Masti Fitzroy
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One kitchen on Brunswick Street, 17 suburbs close by. Pick yours for directions, trams and parking.
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Indian Restaurant Melbourne — Your Questions
What is the best Indian restaurant in Melbourne?
Guests and critics put Masti Fitzroy on the list: 4.4 stars from 579 Google reviews, featured in Time Out, Broadsheet, Good Food and on 3AW, and cooked by award-winning chef Manpreet Sekhon, the Curry Queen. Authentic Indian cooking from a live clay tandoor, no fusion and no gimmicks. Read our guide to the best Indian restaurant in Melbourne.
Where can I get authentic Indian food in Melbourne?
At Masti, 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Street chaat, momos, tandoori, curries from five regions of India and Indo-Chinese from the wok — plus Melbourne’s only gluten-free vegan naan.
Is Masti close to Melbourne CBD?
Yes. Masti is ten minutes from the CBD by Uber or direct tram — Route 11 stops at the door on Brunswick Street, and Route 96 is a short walk away.
Does Masti have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free Indian food?
Yes. A large part of the menu is vegetarian, many dishes are vegan or gluten-free, and our gluten-free vegan naan is the only one in Melbourne. Tuesday is Vegan Curry Night.
When is Masti open?
Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm; closed Monday. Golden Hour runs Friday and Saturday 5pm–6pm — three courses for $49 per person. BYO every Wednesday and Sunday.
Does Masti do Indian catering in Melbourne?
Yes — Curry Queen Catering Co., official catering partner of W Melbourne, caters weddings, corporate events and private parties across Melbourne with a live tandoor on site. Or hire the whole of Masti for up to 60 guests for $2,999. Get a catering quote.
Do I need to book?
Walk-ins are welcome. We recommend booking on Friday and Saturday nights and for groups of four or more — book online or call (03) 9427 2121.
Finding the Best Indian Restaurant Near Me in Melbourne
(03) 9427 2121
Easy to reach from Carlton, Collingwood, Brunswick, Richmond and the CBD. Tram 11 stops at the door; car park ~200m away on Rose Street. Walk-ins welcome — book ahead on weekends.