I visited this place with some of my childhood friends yesterday. Indeed it was a nostalgia of home-cooked food for all of us. A place worth a special visit in Richmond. Well crafted menu, delightful service, ambient venue and delicious meal will not only satisfy your taste buds but will also fulfil your appetite.
A must try Cheese-naan, dal makhani and Vadapao.
Three Idiots have really put forth a Myriad of interesting concepts in Indian food...the kind Melbourne has not experienced before! Chef Prathamesh, has tastefully married tradition and presentation together to tease the tastebuds and this will leave you asking for more for sure!! It’s a gastronomic treat for any food lover without a doubt, so if you are in Richmond it is ‘the’ place to be in and if not then make a trip...it will be worth it! The mood and food here is just Marvellous and my vote for 3 Idiots is 5 Stars!
Had takeaway last night and it was the best butter chicken we’ve ever had! They even threw in a free mango lassi. Highly recommend this restaurant!
Very professional waiters, good vibe, great decor, super yummy dishes with great portion and presentation! Would love to return again!
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4.5
A fun vibrant Indian restaurant with a great soundtrack serving well flavourful dishes with immaculate presentation. There was plenty to get excited by at our recent visit to 3 Idiots... which had certainly been on the radar for some time.
A good selection of wine by the glass and a smooth Pinot Nior preceded our food order. The white pepper tikka chicken entree came with its own smoke filled cloche theatrics. The samosas were a dream and the greenish croquettes flavoursome and too spicy for some at the table.
We had the unapologetically mandatory butter chicken, this one smooth and subtle with spice but with a generous amount of chicken. The remaining curries we ordered were vegetarian with a mild pumpkin korma being the favourite of the group. I much preferred the black dal though so managed to take the leftovers if this home.
For dessert I opted for the traditional over the flamboyant with some comforting gulab jamum dumplings and syrup. At the other end of the table further theatrics went down with a Bombay brownie served on a sizzling skillet with plenty of ompaah.
Overall service was attentive and friendly. We were started down the path of over ordering perhaps just a little and could have done with one less curry on the table and perhaps one less entree as well. Still we took the leftovers home.
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We visited 3 Idiots for dinner with friends tonight and loved the energetic Indian music playing and beautifully presented food. You do pay a premium for the plating relative to other Indian restaurants but the dishes are certainly high quality. I wasn’t hugely fond of the vegetarian curries we had but the butter chicken was delicious as were the breads. I thoroughly enjoyed the entrees also, the samosa chaat and peppercorn chicken tikka. Lovely bold flavours although you do unfortunately loose the generosity of sauce when it’s artfully drizzled on the plate largely for aesthetic purposes. We couldn’t go past the Bombay brownie for dessert which arrived on a sizzling hot plate (which burnt my hand but obviously that was my fault), there was plenty of theatre with this dish (as with our chicken entree that arrived under a smoky cloche) but I actually found the predominant taste of the brownie was charcoal so something didn’t quite work there. Overall extremely attentive service and a wonderful experience
I have been to 3 idiots a few times now with family. The food is a wonderful mix of Indian fusion foods. The service is always amazing and Sat, who is one of the owners, makes us always feel welcome and at home!
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I totally and completely recommend this place 100%
Don't think twice just go for it!!!
I never write reviews but after the food I've had I couldn't help myself.
The food was fantastic, the music was peppy, the staff was excellent and the owners were fabulous.
While I don't quite recall the name of the dishes I can describe them since the flavors were so distinct.
So for starters we had something like Pepper Chicken which were so deliciously tender. We then had some kebabs which went perfectly with our beer. Since we also have vegetarians in our family they had a fantastic array of food we could order from, so we got some samosas and paneer croquettes which were so scrumptiously mouth watering that just thinking about it makes me want to go back there to be honest.
For the main course we had some aromatic flavored rice with prawn curry which was heavenly since I love a coconut based curry. We also had some Naan with butter chicken and believe me when I say I've had a lot of butter chicken but this is by far the best I've had in a very long time, it was lip smacking, no wonder it's a chef's special.
For the vegetarians, we got some palak paneer which is spinach with cottage cheese, and while I'm a hard-core meat lover this dish has always been my favorite and the chef hit home. We also got some baingan bharata which is an aubergine dominated dish, to be honest I'm not a big fan of aubergine unless by mother fries it and now if I get it from 3 idiots because it went perfectly with the Naan. In fact I took a second helping as well, and the expression on my mothers face was something to behold.
By now if you are still reading this you know that I'm a complete foodie and the perfect way for me to unite this ensemble was with some desert.
And so we got the Basundi panacotta and the Kasata, and my God the panacotta has got to be my favorite dessert. As a child Basundi was my favorite dessert however in India it's consistency is like condensed milk, to see this time honoured dish improvised as a panacotta with mango pearls bursting in my mouth was a surreal experience. My eyes were wide the entire time while having this dish because it was so fascinating and completely nostalgic. My mother on the other hand loved the Kasata, she couldn't get enough of it, and the strawberry pearls served with the Kasata is something I couldn't get over.
Our bellies were so satisfied that our pant buttons were on the verge of popping. We sat there with happy satisfied smiles after our feast, and we couldn't help but call for the chef. We had the opportunity to meet both the chef and his wife and I have to say that they are in every bit amazing and compliment each other perfectly. The chef was so humble and his wife who runs the place, is bubbly and so easy to talk to. They seem to balance each other out and were constantly giving each other credit, it was so great to see this dynamic as well. After a great long conversation we finally got going. The entire car ride we discussed the food and the day after as well. So if you're in the mood for some Indian flavors go check out this place, they have some great vegan options as well, and if you want an ice breaker with the owners just ask them about how they went about naming the place 3 idiots.
For all the Melbournians looking out for some lip smacking Indian food, 3 idiots is definitely the right place to send your taste buds for a ride.
They have a small cozy set up with excellent service and friendly staff.
We have been here twice for their Sunday brunch menu and have been surprised by their dishes with a perfect blend of Indian spices carefully curated by their chef.
From their Vada pav to scrambled eggs, the Misal pav to paratha and Dal makhani, everything is simply droolworthy.
A special mention about Satnam for her amicable approach and Suraj for that amazingly brewed filter coffee. Thank you so much to all you we do not miss home anymore!
Will definitely visit again to try their other dishes and desserts.
Second time here and I can’t fault the service nor the food! Absolutely delicious ! We’ll be back again!
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As a big fan of spicy food, Indian cuisine is definitely a favourite, and 3 Idiots in Richmond is a fantastic place to enjoy this traditional food. It's only a small venue, but the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, with modern decor and fabulous service. It's very popular here, so it's a good idea to book; and it was a full house when we dined here. The bustling ambience made it even more enjoyable.
There is a good drinks list, with some fun cocktails, delicious wines and beer. While enjoying our drinks, we ordered samosas, pea croquettes, a goat curry, pumpkin curry, panak paneer and naan.
The samosas had the perfect texture. Crispy exterior with an amazing spicy vegetable filling. They really were delicious. The croquettes were also divine, and made for a perfect starter. All the curries are fabulous, with loads of heat and spice, tender meat and fresh vegetables. They taste really authentic, and the sauces are just a punch of flavour with every mouthful. Panak paneer is a family favourite, and the dish here is up there with the best. The naan too is fantastic, with loads of garlic butter.
For a truly memorable Indian feast, you can't go past 3 Idiots. It's delicious food, fun atmosphere and friendly service makes it the kind of restaurant that you return to time and time again.
We have been wanting to try out 3 Idiots from the day they opened for business, and finally were able to make it to brunch today! What a wonderful and enjoyable experience we had🎉 From the time we stepped foot into this cute place, to the welcoming smile by all staff, to ordering food with the help of gorgeous and chirpy Sat, to the authentic South Indian ‘kapi’ by Kaapi Project before digging into the mouth watering Bombay Street food delicacies skilfully crafted by Chef Prat, to drooling unique desserts and finishing off with yet another typical Indian drink of Iced ‘kapi’...it was one of the best restaurant experiences in totality👌👌👌 The top food quality along with the innovative food presentation - it was all topped off by the genuine and warm hospitality by all staff. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough!! Can’t wait to visit again for dinner soon😇👍
Not many Indian restaurants here in Melbourne have been able to retain true Indian essence with fusion Indian food. This has to be one of those few! A small but absolutely warm and welcoming place! Great hosts and hospitality. Loved the cocktails and the creativity around it! The starters were really nice. A special mention to the special 3 idiots cheese stuffed beetroot kulcha! Loved it! As suggested it can be had as a separate dish in itself! The veg main course was little bland for my taste palette. Did not taste non-veg main course but I was told it tasted very good! We tasted most of the desserts, they were subtle and yum! Finally tried filter coffee in Melbourne! Authentic taste!
Wrote the below review a month ago, and today we drove back down again for another feed. Chose the 'Feed Me Idiots' chef's choice menu this time. Great value. We were stuffed.
Staff just as friendly and obliging and the quality of the food was outstanding.
This time I remembered to take some photos!
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Best Indian I've had in years. Friendly and attentive staff and everything was made with care and skill. Even the small dishes like the pappadums, the chutney and the raita, which other restaurants often can't be bothered to exert themselves over, were a cut above.
They've got a great mix of curry house staples, and also some more unusual/modern takes which I loved seeing.
Completely forgot to take photos of anything until desert came out. Too busy digging in.
My husband and I live 2 hours away, but we're already talking about making the trip down to eat here again.
I absolutely love this place! Best Indian food I’ve ever had, 10/10 great costumer service, delicious food and beautiful presentation of the dishes. I brought my family here and they also loved it. Must try Indian restaurant in Richmond ❤️
This restaurant is a must, you wont be disappointed. Firstly the staff were very welcoming, the restaurant was clean and ambience was great. The food was absolutely amazing, from entress to desserts it was a winner. Great jobs guys keep up the amazing work.
We ordered couple of dishes such as calamari 65, butter chicken and bhindi. Except bhindi, rest of the dishes were super delicious. For Bhindi, it was too salty so we had requested the check the salt level and staff mentioned that they can’t do anything as we make bhindi like this. For people who eat normal salt level can ignore bhindi in this restaurant.
Rest of the dishes are worth try.
Great food and hospitality. We tried the fried chicken ribs, paneer tikka and prawns for entrée. All the entrées were amazing. The paneer tikka presentation was eye catching. For main course we ordered the Sindhi mutton, chef recommended butter chicken and black daal. Mutton was very succulent and full of flavour and butter chicken was amazing with just the right smokiness. Daal was nice too. The best course was desserts. We got the home made cassata, kharwas panacotta and vegan gajar halwa. Cassata was to die for followed by panacotta (loved the mango pearls). Gajar halwa was a nice take for vegan guests. In all great modern take on Indian cuisine with presentation and combinations of dips and smoke but being very authentic with flavours. It’s a must visit.
Friendly service, waiting for food was not that long, food presentation was great and to top it off - the food was absolutely delicious😋. Had one of the best kashmiri naans. The butter chicken had a smokiness to it that was great.
Will defo return and add to one of my fav Indian restaurants.
We had butter chicken with naan bread and it was delicious...the mother/owner of the place is so kind and came to check if the food is good and she's the friendliest person you'd meet....give the place a try and you will love it..I'm going there again for sure
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