Wonderful food - we shared main courses even though the entrees looked really good. The boneless chicken with a touch of mint excellent, and the bone in goat curry brilliant.The staff are really lovely and efficient. The space is pleasant and inviting. We were there on a Tuesday evening - I suggest you book as the restaurant is very popular with the Indian community. And best of all, extremely well priced for an extremely central location - just around corner from Parliament Station. Great night. Highly recommend
Very friendly and smiling staff when we reached it was very busy but still the staff was smiling and trying to help us , loved the food and the service hope I would recommend my friend to visit this place ������
The food was fresh, properly prepared and a great value for the price. All the good reviews that I have read about this place are true. The friendliness of the staff seems genuine. Staff was outstanding.. We highly recommend it...
Authentic home style Indian with warm staff and amazingly hospitable owners. Excellent service with an Indian flare.
The food was amazing. Naan was soft and fluffy, saag was exquisite and the nimbu murgh was a unique refreshing change to the norm. The ambience and wait staff were friendly and helpful. A must visit place.
Great Indian at the top end of Bourke with a functional menu with the usual hits and some unique items. Efficient, friendly service. Highly recommended
It was my first visit to Red Pepper today with some friends from work. I was most impressed by the food selections and the politeness of the host. I will certainly go again and highly recommend the experience, service and food.
Very good service by Kiran and Harleen . Excellent food , will recommend to everyone to see this place once
We came across this place randomly while walking past - we managed to get the last remaining table of 2. The service was friendly and efficient but what impressed us was the food - we had the 'basics' butter chicken and lamb roganjosh but they really did surprise in terms of the flavours and the freshness. Highly recommended and we will certainly be returning.
Awesome food and service!!
Nice place to taste home like food.
Great food with friendly service..i will recommend everybody to come and see this place..
This place ticks all the boxes for me for what I like to see in my Indian food experience - authentic curries, no-frills atmosphere and friendly staff. I have been a regular more recently - the quality and the service has lifted over time. Highly recommended
One of the best Indian restaurants that we love to go again and again. The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious as always. Must visit!!
Oh my god what a discovery!! A taste of home in the heart of Melbourne. Great selection of vegetarian dishes and nice drinks selection. My favourites are Saag, Daal and the breads. Highly recommended.
Good food! And beautiful service! I will recommend anyone to drop by and enjoy the meals
Always a wonderful place to visit, I absolutely love the food here ,it's pretty authentic, the must tries are Punjabi kadhi, Dal makhni, Gulab jamun and the aloo baingan(for the vegetarians) ,I wish they bought the pitcher of buttermilk option back,used to be wonderful...Also if they had the nuclear hot option for vegetarians as well.. I'm a spice food enthusiast and would love it, the ambience is wonderful , my only complaint is the wait time(which I understand given the rush and the demand) but it would be nice if that was taken care of
Authentic Punjabi food. The service was outstanding, even the restaurant staff was exceptional and attentive.Food was delicious and no delays in serving the food . I would like to recommend everyone to visit this place for the authenticity they have and the food they serve.
we usually come every week .Always the best food that we cauldnt find in melbourne.Love you guys keep it up
Pretty packed up for weekdays.Food is very fresh and good.Love this place. Thanks for making our experience wonderful ❤️
I have been meaning to try this place for a while and really glad I finally made it. The food is sensational and I cannot wait to be back. The service seems friendly and efficient. The ambience had a nice casual feel to it - great for an express meal or a lazy sit down. Highly recommended if you like your food tasty!
It is our first time to dine in at Red Pepper and it is very authentic Indian cuisine for us. Overall, the experience was good but not what we expected.
Food: we order chicken butter and palak peneers with gralic naans. For the chicken butter, the curry was buttery and flavourful but the chicken itself was little bit tough for us. The curry for palak peneers had some potential to be a great dish but we felt it was salty. Heavily garlic taste. Lastly, we were happy with the naans, good texture and balance flavours. However, with the proportions and quality of the food, it was not reflected the price of the food.
Service: it was hit and miss as we asked staff for food and bill but they forgot about it. I assumed that they were busy. Besides that, the service was friendly.
The place is well decorated, warm and welcoming. Perfect for casual dining.
Had really good experience and friendly staff . I would love to go there with my family and friends.
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Hello everybody!
If you've chosen this restaurant for lunch or dinner, you've probably heard great things about Indian food and this place. Well, adding my review to the joint, I'd like to say that this place really did justice to my expectations.
I've been to other Indian food joints around CBD and this one so far has been my favorite ever since we visited.
1. Our first experience was not longer than a month ago when we decided to go out for a good Indian dinner. Without much in mind, we sat in one corner and scanned the menu handed to us. We ordered for one Patiala Shahi Gosht, with 2 tandoori rotis and garlic naan. We always like to order less first to decide if we need more later. To our surprise, the quantity of the curry was adequate enough to allow us more rotis.
2. The second visit wasn't much later. It was raining and we had an unplanned visit to the restaurant. This time, we ordered for Sarson da saag and Makke ki roti with tandoori rotis as well (I'm not much fond of maize rotis, hence the choice).
Honestly, it may not require a lot of effort in making Sarson da Saag, but what we ate in there was one of the best recipes I ever! It was deliciously made with just the right amount of spiciness (it has to be spicy - chili hot kinda spicy). Also, I give a thumbs up to the Makke ki rotis as well.
Overall experience was great! Unfortunately, I have no pics to share because we went there during late evenings and the lighting is not photo-friendly. I clicked one, but that was a disaster.
So here is what I think:
Food - 5/5
Ambiance - 4/5
Staff - 5/5
Quantity - 5/5 (for the price)
Will definitely visit again for more!
Bon Appetite !
My favourite for Indian in Melbourne - the flavours are mouthwatering, service is friendly and the location is great. Gets busy at times but always worth the extra wait and effort. Highly recommended.
Absolutely the best authentic Indian in Melbourne. Nice spice levels, efficient service with a smile and a lively atmosphere. There are a few different items to try on the menu so will keep returning for the hit!
Seemingly very authentic curries. Not the most variety in presentation but that’s ok because the taste was unbeatable. The eggplant and tomato curry, one of my favourites to order out, was the best I’ve had. We also ordered the super hot curry and to no one’s surprise it was extremely hot but an experience nonetheless.
The vibe was super lowkey, I’d be interested to see how dinner would be as we came for lunch and I think I will be back again soon lunch or dinner.
Loved the food, had an amazing time getting served by such a lovely staff Nirmala, her hospitality was amazing. All the dishes were extremely delicious. Loved coming back to this place because of the warmth and love we receive everytime. I would recommend this place to everyone 😊
This place never disappoints. Got here around 5:30pm on a Friday and was seated straight away. It did fill quickly though and there was a wait for others after 6pm. The waiters were a total gem and were excellent food guides. The food and wine was brilliant.
Awesome food. Try. Recommended. Good number of wine and liquors available. Weekends are very busy. Try thalis in day time. Good atmosphere. Definitely going back.
Nirmala (host) was excellent and she went out of the way to give us the special customer service. She made us feel really comfortable on top of providing outstanding customer service. I would rate Red Pepper five-star just because of her. Having said that, food was equally good and truly authentic Indian food.
Perfect for some delicious dinner serving up Melbourne's hottest Indian! Good prices, and a nice range of dishes to choose from. The menu does change which is nice for a regular like me but they always have the go to favourites like the butter chicken, egg plant. They also have some really spicy dishes for those looking for the extra kick! Excellent locality and a casual smart ambience.
Fantastic Indian in a cool CBD location. Recommended by my all my Indian friends and I attest to the taste as someone who regularly travels to India. Warm and welcoming staff..a great all rounder
Red Pepper has fantastic, authentic Indian food, with very helpful and friendly wait staff! I've been here many times in my months of living in Melbourne. I am from New York, where we also have good Indian food, but I'm confident this is even better! Plus, I really like how clean and stylish the restaurant is - it is a great place to bring some friends. We even got to meet the owner of the restaurant one time, she is a very nice lady from India, who built this restaurant with the help of her daughter. It's a pleasure to get to eat at a great family-run place. I highly recommend Red Pepper!
My friend and I were looking for something good to eat after a good day out at the Stacks On Festival at Ceres Park. A quick check of Google Maps brought us here. We were pleased to see a group of Indian people eating there, we considered that a good recommendation.
Although it was about 11pm we were shown to a table and brought menus. Service was good and the food even better. My fish curry was absolutely delicious.
Four of us went to Red Pepper this evening and we really enjoyed it! Welcoming and friendly staff greeted us and provided very good service throughout the evening. The restaurant had a modern decor with a relaxed and comfortable ambience. The food was all very good. Thick, tasty gravy enveloped succulent and tender cuts of meat with authentic Indian flavours. The garlic naan was one of the best I’ve had. Prices are reasonable ($180 for the four of us including a beer or cocktail each). We will definitely go back again.
I generally don’t eat a lot of Indian food, so this place was chosen by my colleague who insisted we dine here for lunch. Wow! Amazing flavors in all the dishes we chose. Was super packed when we got here and luckily we booked beforehand! I will be back for sure!
First time try Indian cuisine。 my friend took me to this place at Friday night， wait for a while for table even at 8:30pm… kind of more modern Indian type…food taste good, service is friendly…recommend!
Food, service and ambience was simply Fab! Gr8 Place and Gr8 Service #Jabardast #IndianFoodMelbourne #KyaBaat #PaisaVasool #Ilovethisplace #FabService
My go to for Indian in Melbourne for delicious Indian with a pleasant decor, very accessible location and a good drinks and food menu. Highly recommended.
I had Goat curry and naan and I must say it was elegant, subtle dish cooked with precision and a flair for flavour. I thoroughly loved the taste and this has now become a must have for every week. The staff and owner really are seen putting efforts to review the menu since could sense chance in ambience and it is much better now. Lovely people, lovely place and running a heart winning show.
I was here for the Dinner, The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very astonishing. The essence of Indian herbs and mouth watering garlic nan keeps you for wanting more and more. The curry which is served is especially the most delicious part of the meal. Mango lassi and gulab jamun for desserts are the essential ingredients which actually delights you and makes your day. What a way to spend good time with friends and family. Awesome guys, keep up the good work. You are making the world a wonderful place to live and eat in!! Best Wishes from Happy customer!!
People always write negative stuff about service. May be they haven’t worked in restaurant and it’s easy to point out others mistake. One thing I can challenge is this restaurant has the best Indian (not Aussie Indian ) food. Happy to pay anything for this taste and quality. Thanks to staff who work so hard on extremely hot Friday and serving us always with a smile.
The thing which brings me back to this restaurant over and over again is the authenticity of it’s Indian cuisine. The food was very delicious and staff were very friendly and courteous. They even made Little changes to their taste on customers request. Ambience is cosy and warm.
I have been a regular at this place for years! This place is exceptional - serving out the best Indian food in Melbourne with warm service consistently. Highly recommended.
I have been there on Christmas time the place was lovely. One of the best place for the indian food in Melbourne and the waiting staff were very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommended.
Good place to enjoy india food. We have been there for dinner and able to manage sit outside ; although, it was great experience sitting in open. Food was good and they attended us very well.
Just one thing I think they can work on it, they took longer time to serve food. Except this everything was good 👍
This is my go to place for punjabi cuisine in the CBD. Their sarson saag and makki roti is on point. The hyderabadi biryani on Fridays is the best in the city. The place gets busy though and service is slow.
Awesome food as always.
Everytime I came I had good service and food.
Friendly and polite staff.
I am just loving it.
Garlic naan#Malai kofta#love for it.
Friendly and polite staff. Delicious food. I will recommend this restaurant to my other friends. We ordered palak paneer, malai kofta and garlic naan.
This is the best indian restaurant located in heart of Melbourne cbd. Don’t know where to start from, everything was just amazing and delightful. This is the place to enjoy the food.
Let me start with food first. Best indian food i had so far. They have plenty of choices in both veg and non- veg. Authentic, tasty Butter chicken. Goat curry was the best . Must try their saag, kofta curry, lamb rogan josh and aloo baingan.everythig I have tried from their menu is delicious and yummy.
Great ambiance with nice smooth jazz music. Feel like sitting in heaven. Even it’s crowded though.
Last but not least. Service was very friendly from very wellcome to finish up the dessert. All the girls were well trained. Feel like this is going to be my second home. You guys are awesome .
Highly recommend...
The staff are always very polite and friendly.
You might have to wait longer around Fridays.
They definitely have to include Biryani on the everyday menu.
Food is mostly delicious. Except Panner dishes can be cooked much better.
Great Indian food in a perfect location and a buzzing setting. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Recommend all vegetarian dishes or the usual butter chicken.
Excellent food with amazing hospitality...we enjoyed every single bite of our food!i would say this is the best Indian restaurant,i have seen in Melbourne in regards of food and hospitality
Will definitely go there again and !again!
Went there last night with my family if 5 adults n 1kid and a toddler, totally impressed by their food, decor, ambiance great choice of music last but not least the great service. Waiting staff was very friendly and polite. The whole experience was just amazing. I hav had the best kulfi, saag, kadai paneer. Their daal makhani was the world's best daal. Felt like it served from mum's kitchen. God bless you guys. Doin very well. Will Definitely visit again with my colleagues..
See u soon red pepper.....😋😋
Finally i found the best indian restaurant in Melbourne cbd. It was a great experience from bigning to till serve dessert. A very friendly welcoming place to dine. A wait staff were very well trained, accommodating and helpful with big smile. Food was delicious and authentic.
Guys please give it go.
amazing food, absolutely delicious!! just a shame the service was lacking, very inattentive staff, we didn’t get water or the starter menu until we asked a second time. Larger families looked like they waited an hour or longer to get in, our table of 2 got asked to move to accomodate the larger group as the waitress was bringing out our main. However in saying this, we would still come back for the food, we had the Aloo Papri Chat and Reshmi Chicken Tikka for starters and Butter Chicken with 1 serve of rice and garlic naan. All were so delicious but if you’re looking for a place with good service to go with top notch food this isn’t the place, but if you don’t mind below average service with good food, this is your place.
We were recommended this by our Uber driver so we thought we give it a go!
Definitely did not disappoint. The Samosa’s were yummo. The naan bread was great just very garlicky so if you like garlic you’ll love it!
And the butter chicken was awesome! Great flavours. Great friendly service
Find menu, exquisite food, lovely staff. Wonderful Parathas, sumptous curries, finest biryani in Australia. Indian food at its warmth best. Will always vibe back for more...
Garlic naan with butter chicken was yum! Quick service and polite staff.. however just a recommendation for owner to consider playing some music ;) overall good food.
I remember coming to Red Pepper 5 years back when I was visiting Melbourne for a couple of days. And the taste of “sarso saag & makke di roti” got me back here after all these years last night.
And I must say ... the quality and the taste hasn’t changed.
Last night, We also ordered butter chicken and garlic naan. Everything .... Absolutely Yumm 😋
Overall, Service is good, interiors are pretty well done and food is amazing. The only thing that could be better is the washroom. I hope they do something about it.
This was one of the biggest surprise ever! Husband had visited the restaurant 5-6 years ago and left the place after 1 hour of no service. This time however, him and I could not find a single reason to fault it. Food, service, flavour all in perfect place! Glad we went back and now definitely not stopping coming back.
Order: Kadhai Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Naan and Steamed Rice.
What a cozy and a gem of a place! The food is authentic in taste and very yum.. Unfortunately I forgotten the name of the food we ordered but it was the lamb and chicken dish. Food was slightly more spicier than what the spice level recommends but it was very delicious nonetheless.
I was craving for Gud Indian food.i got red pepper. Unique decor and atmosphere. Amazing service and excellent food. The whole experience from being seated to being taken care off to being fed was worth every penny spent. Highly recommended
Good time at Red Pepper, the setting had a nice calming & relaxing feeling to it, not the biggest fan of Indian food, so didn’t enjoy it as much as the spices were too much for me to handle, however definitely worth it for those in the city looking for good Indian.
Enjoyed a nice Thali here on a Thursday lunchtime. Our party of 10 were the only ones in here. We had pre ordered so didn't wait long for the food to arrive. Food was hot and tasty. The young guy waiting on the tables was very polite and helpful.
One of the tastiest Indian restaurants around Melbourne CBD. Spice levels are on point and serving size is decent. Tandoori rotis are soft , Butter chicken and Kadai paneer are tasty. Papdi chat is loaded with flavours.
Very nice restaurant, I was looking for a good quality Indian restaurant in Melbourne and this was highly recommended. The garlic naan was very soft and buttery, came quickly, and our other dishes soon followed thereafter. The fish curry was delicious, usually they’re a hit or miss but I will definitely be re-visiting Red Pepper to try the rest of the menu!
Best food ever. Friendly, humble and beautiful staff. We got an opportunity to have a great conversation with chef (beautiful women passionate to serve delicious food to there customers). Nothing is like canned food or pre-made,she made everything herself. If you are craving for authentic Indian food must visit.
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