Elchi
Ambassador of North Indian cuisine
Ranked #2 in Indian restaurants in Melbourne.
Elchi is a restaurant at 72 Flinders Street, 3000, Melbourne, AU.
Elchi is Melbourne's best Indian restaurant in the CBD. It offers a unique and beautiful dining destination.
At a glance
| Address | 72 Flinders Street, 3000, Melbourne, AU |
| Price band | $$$$ |
| Wheelchair access | No wheelchair access |
| Map | OpenStreetMap |
| Best for | romantic evenings |
From Elchi's own website and OpenStreetMap.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Melbourne, AU |
| Social profiles | Facebook, Instagram, TikTok |
Facilities and features
The amenities Elchi lists on its own website:
- Private Dining
- Bar
- Catering
- Halal Options
- Vegan Options
- Vegetarian Options
- Gluten Free Options
- Adults Only
- Air Conditioning
- Online Booking
Its website also mentions:
- Online booking
What stands out
The restaurant features dishes by Chef Manpreet Sekhon that move away from standard butter chicken.
“Executive Chef Manpreet Sekhon — the Curry Queen, and the creative force behind every dish at Elchi.”Elchi, own website
Elchi serves Indian-inspired cocktails and wines designed to complement every spice on the menu.
“Our bar and wine list are crafted with the same care as the kitchen — Indian-inspired cocktails,”Elchi, own website
Worth knowing before you book
The restaurant is closed on Mondays for dinner service.
“Lunch -Tuesday to Thursday”Elchi, own website
How it ranks
Elchi is ranked 2nd of 10 in Indian restaurants in Melbourne (Lister Score 86.0).
#2 in Indian restaurants in Melbourne · Lister Score 86.0
488 m from the centre of Melbourne.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; location 20; how complete its published information is 20; rating it publishes 6.
“Elchi sits behind the neoclassical facade of the old Herald and Weekly Times building. Melbourne's Best Indian Restaurant in the CBD-Elchi”Elchi, own website
“Elchi is Melbourne's best Indian restaurant and one of the most unique and beautiful dining destinations in all of Australia — offering the finest Indian restaurant experience in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.”Elchi, own website
| Rank | Indian restaurants in Melbourne | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villas | 98.0 |
| 2 | Elchi | 86.0 |
| 3 | Om Vegetarian | 84.0 |
| 4 | Sri Ananda Bhavan | 82.0 |
| 5 | Delhi Streets | 80.7 |
| 6 | Aagaman | 80.0 |
| 7 | Curry Vault | 80.0 |
| 8 | Masti | 79.4 |
| 9 | Gopal‘s Vegetarian Indian Restaurant | 72.0 |
| 10 | Tonka | 71.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Elchi?
Elchi is at 72 Flinders Street, 3000, Melbourne, AU.
How does Elchi rank on Lister?
Elchi is ranked 2nd of 10 in Indian restaurants in Melbourne (Lister Score 86.0).
Is Elchi wheelchair accessible?
OpenStreetMap records no wheelchair access at Elchi.