Best Indian restaurant near North Melbourne — Masti Fitzroy, 10 minutes from Errol Street and Queen Victoria Market
Masti is an authentic 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, recognised by Sanjeev Kapoor and the late Jiggs Kalra, the Czar of Indian Cuisine. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm, serving authentic North Indian cuisine, an Indian cocktail bar, and Melbourne's only freshly baked vegan naan. 10 minutes from North Melbourne.
North Melbourne has Errol Street, the Queen Victoria Market, Royal Park and one of Melbourne's most important hospital precincts. It also has good local Indian restaurants with loyal followings. What it doesn't have is a chef with Manpreet Sekhon's credentials, a full Indian cocktail bar, or a press-featured dining room that earns coverage in Time Out, Broadsheet and Good Food. Masti is 10 minutes away — and it is worth every minute.
354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 — 10 min from Errol Street North Melbourne
📞 (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 Queen Victoria Market — the Indian dinner North Melbourne has been missing
Queen Victoria Market is one of Melbourne's most beloved institutions — fresh produce, street food, night markets, live music events. Thousands of people visit every week, and many of them end their visit looking for somewhere extraordinary for dinner. The Market's surrounding streets have good options. What they don't have is a credentialled, press-featured, authentic North Indian restaurant.
Masti is 10 minutes from Queen Victoria Market by tram or car. After a morning at the Market, an afternoon at a special exhibition, or an evening at the Wednesday Night Market in summer — Masti is the natural continuation of a great Melbourne day. See our full menu here.
For Royal Melbourne Hospital workers — dinner that matches a demanding day
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public hospitals — more than 12,000 staff, 791 beds, serving over 550,000 people. The Royal Women's Hospital is co-located on the same Parkville campus. The people who work in these hospitals deserve somewhere genuinely exceptional for dinner after a demanding shift.
Masti is 10 minutes from the Royal Melbourne Hospital by tram or car. Our weekly specials from $25 give hospital workers a real reason to make the trip any night of the week. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm — consistently, every week, no exceptions.
Errol Street dining — what North Melbourne's best street is still missing in 2026
Errol Street is North Melbourne's charming village strip — independent cafes, wine bars, neighbourhood restaurants that Melburnians across the city make the trip to visit. It is one of the most characterful dining streets in the inner north. What it has never had is an Indian restaurant with national press coverage, a chef with Punjab five-star hotel training, and an Indian cocktail bar pouring all three premium Indian single malts.
That venue is 10 minutes away on Brunswick Street. Errol Street locals come to Masti regularly. The trip takes less time than finding a park on Errol Street itself. Explore our menu here.
North Indian fine dining vs local Indian favourites — what makes Masti the destination worth the trip
North Melbourne has good local Indian restaurants with loyal followings built over many years — BYO-friendly neighbourhood venues that regulars return to week after week. These restaurants do good work and we respect them for it.
What they cannot offer is a chef with twenty years of Punjab five-star hotel training, recognition from India's most globally celebrated culinary figures, a full Indian cocktail bar, and Melbourne's only freshly baked vegan naan. Masti is in a different category — and the 10-minute trip from North Melbourne is what separates a good local from a genuinely special night out.
And if what you love about your local Indian is being able to bring your own bottle — Masti has a Wednesday BYO night, corkage-free, every week. Bring the bottle. We'll bring the food that earns the press coverage.
The Curry Queen's credentials — why North Melbourne chooses Masti
Chef Manpreet Sekhon trained in Punjab five-star hotels for twenty years before founding Eastern Spice in Geelong and Elchi in Melbourne's CBD. Her cooking has been recognised by Sanjeev Kapoor and the late Jiggs Kalra — two of the most respected names in Indian cuisine globally. Featured in Time Out, Broadsheet, Good Food, Urban List and Eatability. No Indian restaurant near North Melbourne or West Melbourne comes close to this level of training and recognition.
What Masti offers that no Indian restaurant near North Melbourne currently does
Pure North Indian — the cuisine of Punjab
North Melbourne's Indian dining options cover Hyderabadi biryani and neighbourhood curry house classics. Masti serves something different — pure North Indian cuisine from Punjab. Butter chicken made from whole spices charred over an open flame. 24-hour black dal. Amritsari fish. Live tandoor naan baked at 480 degrees while you watch. See our full menu here.
An Indian cocktail bar — the only one near North Melbourne
Masti pours all three premium Indian single malts — Rampur, Amrut and Indri — plus a full menu of Indian-spiced cocktails. No venue near North Melbourne, Errol Street or West Melbourne offers this. See our full drinks menu.
Melbourne's only freshly baked vegan naan
Made in the same live clay tandoor as the original — same char, same texture, same care. Every Tuesday is our vegan curry night — $28 for rotating plant-based curries with vegan naan. 10 minutes from North Melbourne.
Getting from North Melbourne to Masti
By tram from Errol Street: Tram 57 southbound to the city, then Tram 11 northbound to Brunswick Street. 12–15 minutes total
By tram from Queen Victoria Market: Tram 19 or 57 south then east to Brunswick Street via the city. 12 minutes total
By car from Errol Street: South on Errol Street to Victoria Street, east to Sydney Road, south to Alexandra Parade, east to Brunswick Street. 10 minutes
By car from Royal Melbourne Hospital: East along Grattan Street to Lygon Street, south to Alexandra Parade, east to Brunswick Street. 10 minutes
By Uber: 10 minutes direct from anywhere in North Melbourne to 354 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
We are at 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. Walk-ins always welcome.
Frequently asked questions — North Melbourne locals ask
What is the best Indian restaurant near North Melbourne?
Masti on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy is the best Indian restaurant near North Melbourne — 10 minutes from Errol Street. 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, Wednesday BYO. Book here.
How far is Masti from North Melbourne?
Masti is 10 minutes from North Melbourne by car or Uber, and 12–15 minutes by tram. By car, head south on Errol Street to Victoria Street then east to Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. By tram, take Tram 57 southbound then Tram 11 northbound. Get directions here.
Is there good Indian food near Queen Victoria Market?
Yes — Masti on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy is 10 minutes from Queen Victoria Market by car or tram. Authentic North Indian, live tandoor, cocktail bar, open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. Book your table here.
Is there Indian food near the Royal Melbourne Hospital?
Yes — Masti is 10 minutes from the Royal Melbourne Hospital by car via Grattan Street and Alexandra Parade. Weekly specials from $25, open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. Book here.
How does Masti compare to the Indian restaurants near North Melbourne?
North Melbourne's existing Indian venues are good neighbourhood restaurants with loyal local followings. Masti is a different proposition — nationally press-featured, led by Curry Queen Chef Manpreet Sekhon, with an Indian cocktail bar, Indian single malt whisky, Melbourne's only freshly baked vegan naan, and Wednesday BYO nights. See our full menu and our drinks here.
Is Masti open on Sundays near North Melbourne?
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. Book your Sunday table here.
Is there North Indian food near Errol Street North Melbourne?
The best North Indian food near Errol Street is Masti — 10 minutes away on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Pure Punjab cuisine, fresh-ground spices daily, live tandoor, Indian cocktail bar. See our full menu here.
Is there vegan Indian food near North Melbourne?
Yes — Masti has Melbourne's only freshly baked vegan naan plus a full vegan menu. Every Tuesday is our vegan curry night at $28. 10 minutes from North Melbourne.
Can Masti cater for events near North Melbourne?
Yes — our catering team handles functions for 20 to 200+ guests near North Melbourne, live tandoor available. Email hello@eatdrinkmasti.com or call (03) 9427 2121.
The best Indian restaurant near North Melbourne in 2026 — book Masti tonight
📍 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 — 10 min from Errol Street, Queen Victoria Market and Royal Melbourne Hospital
📞 (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. North Melbourne's best Indian restaurant is 10 minutes away.
“Masti raises the bar for Indian cuisine in Melbourne with unashamed authenticity of flavours, sophistication in technique, and exciting textures. The Amritsari fish is a must try. A dish fit for royals.”