Indian Essence in Elsternwick is a true culinary gem! The food is absolutely amazing—flavour-packed, beautifully presented, and authentic. Service is top-notch: attentive, efficient, and warm. The vibe is elevated by the friendliest staff, creating a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere. A must-visit for anyone who loves great Indian food!

Gene Virtser

Literally the BEST Indian we’ve had in Melbourne!! Absolutely amazing experience! We had a table of 9 and were all blown away by the food—it was hands down some of the best and most flavourful Indian cuisine we’ve ever had. The service was exceptional. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely cared about our dining experience. One of our guests is coeliac, and the chef personally came out to speak with us to ensure her meal was completely gluten free. That level of care and attention really stood out. From start to finish, everything was perfect. Highly recommend this spot if you’re after delicious Indian food and outstanding service. We’ll definitely be back!

S RH

Had a pleasant dinner here on a rainy day！Lamb rogan josh and the cheese garlic naan are soooo good🥹🥹 The biryani comes in big portion too, got my lunchbox sorted for tomorrow. Will definitely come back

Jennifer Kong

Honestly great easy and delicious Indian. Woman who served us was just down to earth and very helpful and kind. Food was really really delish and super reasonable for the servings. I know this review sounds like I’m going over board, but it’s rare to find such a great little restaurant like this these days. You can tell they really care and the food backs it up. Highlight was the goat biryani. And the palak paneer was the best I’ve had since India. I just want to re-iterate that it’s rare to find such a cute little joint that’s not pretentious and still delicious. Would highly reccomend.

guy vadas

Good atmosphere in here! The foods are delicious and the price are affordable 🥳 There are not many Indian foods in this area so it’s nice to have it here

Ari Ramadhan