Best Indian Restaurant near Abbotsford Melbourne — Masti
Best Indian restaurant near Abbotsford Melbourne — Masti Fitzroy, 5 minutes from the Convent and Collingwood Children's Farm
Masti is an authentic North Indian restaurant at 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne VIC 3065. Led by Curry Queen Chef Manpreet Sekhon — trained in five-star hotel kitchens across Punjab for two decades and recognised by Sanjeev Kapoor and the late Jiggs Kalra, the Czar of Indian Cuisine. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm, Masti serves authentic North Indian cuisine, an Indian cocktail bar, and Melbourne's only freshly baked vegan naan. 5 minutes from Abbotsford.
Abbotsford is one of Melbourne's most beautiful and culturally rich suburbs — the Convent, the Children's Farm, the Yarra River trail, Victoria Street. What it doesn't have is a great Indian restaurant. Masti is 5 minutes away on Brunswick Street and it's the best Indian food in the neighbourhood.
📍 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 — 5 min from Abbotsford Convent
📞 (03) 9427 2121
🕔 Tue–Thu 5pm–9:30pm · Fri–Sat 5pm–10pm · Sun 5pm–9:30pm · Mon closed
Book your table now — walk-ins welcome.
After the Abbotsford Convent — where to eat nearby in 2026
The Abbotsford Convent is one of Melbourne's most extraordinary spaces — heritage buildings, galleries, artists' studios, Saturday markets, weddings, community events. Thousands of people visit every week. After an afternoon wandering the grounds or attending the Convent Farmers Market, the question is always the same: where should we eat?
The Convent's own cafes close by late afternoon. Victoria Street has good options but no Indian cuisine worth speaking of. Masti is 5 minutes from the Convent's car park — by car up Johnston Street onto Brunswick Street, or a short Uber direct. The most credentialled Indian restaurant near Abbotsford, and the closest quality Indian food to the Convent. See our full menu here.
After Collingwood Children's Farm — Indian dinner for the whole family
Collingwood Children's Farm draws families from across Melbourne every weekend — the animals, the farmers market, the Yarra River trail. After a morning or afternoon at the Farm, families need somewhere for dinner that works for everyone: parents who want something excellent, children who want something recognisable, and ideally a venue that can handle a group.
Masti is 5 minutes from the Children's Farm by car or Uber. Our menu covers every preference — butter chicken and lamb for meat eaters, a full vegan menu including Melbourne's only freshly baked vegan naan for plant-based diners, and gluten-free options available. Groups of 6 receive a free cocktail pitcher. Groups of 10 receive a free sharing platter. Book your family table here.
Victoria Street Abbotsford — the Indian food gap Masti fills
Victoria Street runs through the heart of Abbotsford — Vietnamese restaurants, Thai, Italian, cafes and bars. It is a genuinely excellent dining strip. What it has never had is a credentialled, press-featured, authentic North Indian restaurant. The only Indian venue on Victoria Street is Indo-Chinese fusion. Abbotsford residents who want real Indian food — butter chicken made from whole spices charred over an open flame, 24-hour black dal, Amritsari fish, live tandoor naan — travel to Masti.
Five minutes by car. Accessible by tram from Victoria Street directly to Brunswick Street. Explore our full menu here.
The Curry Queen — why Abbotsford residents choose Masti over everything else nearby
Chef Manpreet Sekhon trained in five-star hotel kitchens across Punjab for twenty years before opening a restaurant in Australia. Her credentials are specific and verifiable:
Recognised by Sanjeev Kapoor — India's most celebrated chef, 60 million+ social media followers
Recognised by the late Jiggs Kalra — the man who brought Indian fine dining to the world stage
Featured in Time Out, Broadsheet, Good Food, Urban List and Eatability
Founder of Eastern Spice (Geelong) and Elchi (Melbourne CBD) before opening Masti in Fitzroy in 2020
No Indian restaurant on Victoria Street or Johnston Street in Abbotsford comes close to this standard. Read her full story here.
Abbotsford's vegan and plant-based community — Masti is built for you
Abbotsford has one of Melbourne's most conscious dining communities — sustainability-focused, plant-based, thoughtful about food choices. Masti serves Melbourne's only freshly baked vegan naan — made in the same live clay tandoor as the original, with the same char, the same texture, the same care. Not a substitute product. The real thing, made for plant-based diners.
Plus a full vegan menu: Soya Chaap, Honey Chilli Cauliflower, Chickpea Vindaloo, Dal Tadka, Bhindi Do Pyaza. Every Tuesday is our vegan curry night — $28 for rotating plant-based curries with vegan naan. Five minutes from Abbotsford.
Weekly specials — reasons to visit Masti from Abbotsford any night
Masti runs weekly specials from $25 — see what's on this week. Tuesday thali from $28, Wednesday BYO, Thursday unlimited kebabs and beer $59, Sunday Amritsariya Affair $25. Five nights of reasons to make the 5-minute trip from Abbotsford.
Getting from Abbotsford to Masti
By car from Abbotsford Convent: Head north on St Heliers Street to Johnston Street, turn left, then right onto Brunswick Street. 5 minutes. Street parking available on Brunswick Street and side streets
By car from Victoria Street Abbotsford: Head north on Hoddle Street to Johnston Street, turn left onto Brunswick Street. 5 minutes
By Uber from Collingwood Children's Farm: 5 minutes direct to 354 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
By tram from Victoria Street: Tram 12 northbound from Victoria Street to Brunswick Street. 8 minutes total
By bike along the Yarra Trail: Capital City Trail connects Abbotsford directly to Fitzroy. 10–12 minutes on bike paths
We are at 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. Walk-ins always welcome.
Frequently asked questions — Abbotsford locals ask
What is the best Indian restaurant near Abbotsford Melbourne?
Masti on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy is the best Indian restaurant near Abbotsford — 5 minutes from Victoria Street and the Abbotsford Convent. Led by Curry Queen Chef Manpreet Sekhon, featured in Time Out, Broadsheet, Good Food and Urban List. Authentic North Indian, live tandoor, Indian single malt bar. Book here.
How far is Masti from Abbotsford?
Masti is 5 minutes from Abbotsford by car or Uber — north up Johnston Street onto Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. By tram, Tram 12 from Victoria Street takes approximately 8 minutes. Get directions here.
Is there Indian food near the Abbotsford Convent?
Yes — Masti on Brunswick Street is 5 minutes from the Abbotsford Convent by car or Uber. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. Authentic North Indian, live tandoor, Indian cocktail bar. Book your table here.
Is there Indian food near Collingwood Children's Farm?
Yes — Masti is 5 minutes from Collingwood Children's Farm by car or Uber. Our menu covers the whole family — meat, vegan, gluten-free. Groups of 6 get a free cocktail pitcher. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm.
Is Masti open on Sundays near Abbotsford?
Yes — Masti is open every Sunday from 5pm to 9:30pm. Our Sunday Amritsariya Affair — Chole Bhature with unlimited lassi for $25 — is one of our most popular nights. Perfect after a day at the Convent or Children's Farm. Book your Sunday table here.
Is there vegan Indian food near Abbotsford?
Yes — Masti has Melbourne's only freshly baked vegan naan plus a full vegan menu. Every Tuesday is our vegan curry night at $28. 5 minutes from Abbotsford by car or Uber.
Can Masti cater for events near Abbotsford — including Convent weddings and functions?
Yes — our catering team handles weddings, private functions and corporate events for 20 to 200+ guests near Abbotsford. Live tandoor available for events. Email hello@eatdrinkmasti.com or call (03) 9427 2121.
The best Indian restaurant near Abbotsford in 2026 — book Masti tonight
📍 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 — 5 min from Abbotsford Convent and Collingwood Children's Farm
📞 (03) 9427 2121
✉ hello@eatdrinkmasti.com
🕔 Tue–Thu 5pm–9:30pm · Fri–Sat 5pm–10pm · Sun 5pm–9:30pm · Mon closed
Book your table online — or walk in. Abbotsford's best Indian restaurant is 5 minutes away.
“Hands down one of the best Indian restaurants in Australia. We have been to many top rated Indian restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne and Masti is one of the finest by far.”