Possibly The best Indian restaurant we’ve been to. Modern vibe, great service, spectacular food. Loved the set menu! We are definitely coming back and bringing friends and family with us!

Lovely dinner out with my partner on 1st July. Delicious food and kind and attentive wait staff.

A experience to remember.Food, Ambience, service, all in all top classPeckish, Moreish and Famished all are well designer for different pallets.Gulab Jamoon with Tiramasu met our expectations.Definitely recommend for fine dining! Towards higher side of pricing, but worth every cent!We did go out with our 7 week daughter and we were well placed with a space from Pram

Went to this restaurant as we had heard a lot of positive feedback. Heres my experience with them:Good- Staff is excellent. From the time we entered the restaurant till we left, we were attended appropriately. None of them had Indian background but they knew about the food and what to recommend and they were very humble and friendly.- Ambience is great.- Entree are good, specifically mini Vada Pav and Peking Duck Taco (which not Indian at all)Not so good- Everything else. The mains were average. We had ordered ISH butter chicken and one Paneer based curry. Surprisingly both had exactly same gravy.SummaryStaff is amazing. Great ambience. Food is ok, overpriced.Will we go again?No

Amazing modern Indian fusion restaurant. Different to your classic Indian restaurants, as their food is made to suit various palettes. I would recommend them 100%.

Amazing food! Have ordered take away multiple times throughout the 3000 lockdowns & the food has always been so good! Always generous with great service. Cheers

One of the best in Indian Restaurants in Australia, surely. This restaurant is so authentic in its flavour, respectful to the ingredients and pleasing on the eye. The menu is fantastic and I must say, could well charge more for the sheer quality of experience you have. Will be coming back for sure. Thank you for a great night.

Ish is a cozy fine-dine modern Indian restaurant in Fitzroy.The service was warm, welcoming and fast. However, there are room for some improvements in service like the servers frequently bumped into our tables while taking order/serving.My food recommendations- Grilled Broccoli and Dal Makhani. They are bang for buck and absolutely delicious!Not worth it- Malabar Paratha and I expected a bit more innovative Gulab Jamun Tiramisu.Overall, some outstanding dishes with amazing flavour but some were not upto the mark.

The single star is for the service. The manager and the staff were friendly and nice. 0 stars for the food. The food here lacked authentic Indian flavor and taste.I will start with Dahi puri. My 5 year old daughter can do better Dahi puri than this. A puri with very little potato filling, yogurt and sev and no spices? Really? Next up was egg bonda. It was too oily and below average. These are the most common street food in India and apart from the names, nothing was Indian about it here.Eggplant curry was alright, but it wasnt really worth $26. Naan was okay. Dal makhni - Haldirams ready to eat Dal makhni tastes better than this one. Aged basmati and turmeric rice was bad. It had no fragrance of basmati rice and had coriander seeds in it. I mean, who puts coriander seed in basmati rice?This may be a modern Indian restaurant, but it is too modern for my liking. I dont recommend it.

Excellent service and great food. Highlights were the kingfish ceviche, duck tacos and black garlic naan. Thank you for moving us downstairs to a quieter corner where we enjoyed the rest of our night!

We visited ISH last night for my husband’s 30th. Unfortunately our booking for 8 people had been lost so there wasn’t room for us, but that wasn’t a problem because the staff opened up the upstairs area for us and we had a private dining room all night!The waitstaff were incredibly attentive and were accommodating of my vegan dietary requirement. At one stage we even had 3 members of staff upstairs looking after us at once, including the sommelier who told us stories of his studies.We had the “Celebration” banquet and there was SO. MUCH. FOOD.We were all saying we have to come back some time just to eat the mains when we’re not so full from delicious food.I highly recommend the Amrit Pinot Noir to accompany your meal - it’s heavier than your average Pinot and the spiciness perfectly complements the food.And if you’re vegan, you won’t be disappointed. My personal highlight was the mushroom “scallops” dish which I think I’ll be dreaming about for a while.To the staff at ISH - thanks so much for making my husband’s birthday a special, memorable experience!

Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Just WOW! Its been a while since Ive been this blown away after trying a new restaurant! (Currently doing 50% off through theFork! Dont miss out!!). Ive never tried Indian Fusion cuisine before but I just dont think it can get any better from both service and taste POV :) It was classy and stylish inside and I liked how the staff were very knowledgeable about the menu, knowing all the ingredients in every dish.We tried Sambar Arancini ($16), South Indian Spiced Duck Pâté ($15), Tandoori Lamb Cutlets ($25), and Crusted Spanish Mackerel Ghassi Curry ($28). I have nothing but great things to say about these dishes! Sambar Arancini had these interesting flavour profiles from tomato chutney, tempered coconut, and pearl cous cous - complex but absolutely delicious! The Tandoori Lamb Cutlets were cooked to perfection with nice char and were tender and flavoursome :) The Crusted Spanish Mackeral Ghassi Curry was creamy but retained the thick consistency which went wonderfully with naans. The mackeral was huge and cooked to perfection - crispy outside, juicy inside. Overall, it was savoury with a light spicy kick.But, my absolute favourite was South Indian Spiced Duck Pâté - which came with brussel sprouts and naans (best nans ever - fluffy and chewy w/ garlicy aroma). The Duck Pâté had this rich dense flavour which went extremely well with the naans. You could taste the Indian spices but they were not overwhelming enough to ruin the balance of the dish. It was truly one of the most unique dishes Ive tried in my life - truly exquisite! I will probably visit again just to try it again. Overall, such a pleasant dining experience! I cant wait to visit this place again in the near future :)

A really great restaurant which more people should try out. It was quite quiet for a Tuesday night, only a few tables were busy so we managed to easily get a table. The service was amazing, super friendly staff. The food was very tasty, everything was full of flavour and the portion sizes were pretty good as well. It definitely is slightly more on the pricey side but it was well worth it. We got one starter, one entree and one main plus three sides and were stuffed when we left. Highly recommend checking this place out.

I really enjoyed their take on Indian food. Very innovative and tasty dishes. Loved the cocktails and the decor (especially the brick walls and old mirrors). The day after I flew on Qantas and was happy to see this place on the Qantas magazine! Haha

ISH in Melbourne’s Fitzroy blends traditional Indian tastes with modern Australian flair in an inviting and eclectic space that is part cocktail lounge and part innovative eating experience. Tip: The Spiced Duck Pâté accompanied by the Black Garlic Naan is not to be missed!

Excellent casual dining experience if you’re up for some amazing Indian cuisine. Great food, good vibes. Very friendly staff.

Food was fresh and delightfully spiced. Smart, honest Indian food with an Ish twist to make it unique! Will definitely go back again. Not your ordinary curry house in the burbs.

Really impressed with this place- coming back for sure!

Although the menu was rather limited, my experience with the great food and exceptional service was beyond expectations. Thank you for the great experience!I highly recommend ISH restaurant on a casual night out.

The best Indian, brought hot to your door. A real lockdown treat.

Great food and service...we had the beef and butter chicken... Full of flavour and moreish.. Hard to stop eating!!!! We sat outside, they have created a really lush space.. Will definitely come back

Ish has to be one of my new favourite restaurants, theyve really done modern Indian cuisine so well. The food is not only stunning but absolutely delicious - my favourites have to be spiced duck pate, sambar arancini, kerala beef curry, seared king mushroom moilee curry and of course with garlic naan plus coffee pannacotta for dessert. The Elixir is my favourite cocktail - so cute and easy to drink. Great and attentive service - thank you for having us in!

I don’t normally eat Indian food but this places food was amazing and the owner was a really cool guy, would highly recommended!

My partner and I went to ISH for a beautiful Sunday date night.Well.... To everyone out there considering going to ISH, take a defibrillator with you and save me a seat - the food is absolutely incredible.24 hours later we are still in shock from the entire experience. The moment you walk in, the mood set. Dark, chic and very luxurious.The food is full of personality, perfectly paired flavours and the freshest ingredients. True food artisans.The signature cocktails are packed with sugar, spice and everything nice. I recommend the Masala Margarita if you are after something unique.Its so amazing, we are booking back in on Sunday and looking forward to having some amazing Modern ISH Indian.Amazing work guys!

Excellent food, great service!

The food is great! Even the veggies were delicious - loved the broccoli! We had the 3 course banquet and there was tons of food - they let us take the leftovers home. The manager was extremely friendly and welcoming, and when our food was delayed he comped us an extra dessert. Ill be back for sure!

Loved the authentic taste, but also the experience and amazing atmosphere

Excellent service, very friendly staff.But the food was very oily, lacked flavours, and some dishes tasted very bad. Way too expensive for heated up frozen food.Id have given a 1 star review if it wasnt for good staff and customer service.

The palak paneer was amazing !!

Magnificent modern Indian. Was a random decision and a complete delight. Thoroughly recommend. 👍

We loved this place.Service was perfact .Entree was really well designed and test was perfect.So far I have had best samosa in Melbourne at this place.Vada Pau was mouthwatering and remind me of Mumbai.Mauli curry was something unique and it was a very well blended with spices..the only thing I did not like was a concept of burnt garlic Nan.But overall very nice experience

Tasting menu was delicious, the service was spot on.

A very tasty, satisfying trip around some familiar/not-so familiar flavours of modern Indian cuisine. We feasted on South Indian Spiced duck pate with brussel sprout mustard achar (pickle), corn and pumpkin pakora (small puffy deep fried dough), tandoori pork belly, butter chicken with black garlic naan, Kerala beef curry, Indian filter coffee pannacotta, and Chai gelato. A very solid menu, including their cocktail menu and selection of Indian single malt whiskies. Overall, a very enjoyable dining experience with a difference!

I appreciate that this might be Modern Indian but the food here completely lacks authentic flavour. We ordered the 4 course banquet with an extra side and all dishes were completely lacking in salt, spice and flavour. I did like the packaging and the heating instructions which was a nice touch but obviously this does not compare to the actual meal. We were very excited for this meal especially as the photos of the food looks amazing. Unfortunately would not revisit or recommend.

Amazing food, fantastic service cant recommend this place enough

Two of us came to Ish last weekend just after lockdown eased. We both had the set three course menu with matching wines, we got one vegetarian option and one meat and both were amazing! so happy with the food, it really was delicious, and the wines were pared really well. The service was great too, I think some of the staff were new but all really lovely and attentive. Looking forward to going back!

Ordered ISH at Home on Saturday 29 August. We cant rate the service and quality of food highly enough. The ordering experience online is great - with the ability to remove/add items from the relevant packages (other restaurants typically only allow you to stick to the standard package). We have dined at the restaurant before and thought wed support them by ordering in for a birthday celebration during lockdown. Food arrived exactly at the specified time, packaged perfectly, generous portion sizes and EVERYTHING was simply perfect (the Kerala Beef fry was a highlight). Well done and Id highly recommend. Well definitely be ordering again.

GeneralWe visited this place for my daughters birthday. After been to a lot of fine dining places & fresh out of Covid lockdown, we had lots of expectations from this place and after all this place is not cheap eats ($75/pp set menu).FoodFood was average overall.Starter - Poppadum with salad and lemon juice on top is recipe for disaster. Ask any Indian how poppadum are meant to be eaten (they should be crispy not soggy).Vada Pav was a consolation as it was delicious.Main Course - Daal Makhani was nothing special. Lamb Rogan Josh was delicious though. Naan were soft. Raita too sweet for our liking.Dessert - Where can I start, Gulab Jamun out of a box cold which we did not eat at all. I can buy a box of cold Gulab Jamuns from supermarket and eat them, I would not come to a restaurant for that kind of food.Drinks - Kids mocktails were OK, nothing special except $15/pop.Overall hyped place. Service is terrible. Daal was served 2 people when we paid full price for 4 adults (though we had 11 year old).Recommendation - Do not waste your money at this place.

Went here a couple of weeks ago and was very underwhelmed by the experience. We were initially enticed by the Instagram because all of the dishes and space itself looked beautiful.We were greeted in a very friendly manner, shown our table, and that was about as good as it got.We had to ask how the menu worked in terms of ordering, it was not explained to us initially. It all sounded quite delicious, so we were very excited to indulge in some authentic modern Indian cuisine. But the only thing was, it lacked any authenticity, nothing really popped with any flavour and we felt all plates needed salt added?One of the waitress’ was very kind to us, and prompt with service. But we didn’t feel very well looked after by the floor manager (I assume) and the less experienced staff.Cauliflower was listed in the menu, we got broccoli. Asahi Dry was a beer on the drinks menu, we got Asahi Dry Black. And a couple of other things along the way. We would’ve been absolutely fine with these modifications had it been communicated. But I think when you’re paying $85 a head you wouldn’t expect they’d try and sneak these things past you.Maybe we just had a bad experience, as this place seems quite recommended. But we won’t be coming back.

Very unhappy with order. Went for the most expensive banquet they had. Ask for a couple of changes to the menu as my partner doesn’t like fish. Which they were very helpful. Once arriving to the restaurant to collect they had given my order to someone else and then they had to resort mine out, told they had given me extras to make up. However when getting home check the box they hadn’t given me the changes nor had they even given some of the items which I was meant to get on in the first place.

Really impressed with quality and presentation of our takeaway. Great customer service also. Looking forward to visiting when it re-opens after lockdown.

I was blown away by ISH. The ambience, the staff, the food, all surpassed my expectations. I went in with a healthy dose of skepticism but was impressed by the authenticity of flavours. I like how they havent gone all out on molecular gastronomy but instead paired Indian cooking with western ingredients to create something different. The aromatic spices in the sauces add a different dimension to the flavour. ISH has set the bar very high in defining modern Indian cuisine in Melbourne.

Top notch service & food. Great value for money. Would highly recommend!

Staff were incredible and the food was delicious!! Thanks Giuseppe and team!

Fantastic place to come for dinner. They welcome you as part of the family. The food is fantastic and they provide excellent service. Highly recommended.

What an amazing surprise.Indian fusion is my new favourite genre.Delightful service by a very talented French waiter.All rounded off by an incredibly smooth single malt Indian scotch.Thank you Gentlemen.Can’t wait to see you both again very soon.

Fantastic service and friendly staff. Food was excellent. The perfect amount of time between service of each dish to allow you to enjoy your time in the restaurant and enjoy your meal.Great local area recommendations from staff for places to go out after for us as our of state visitors to the area. Will definitely recommend to others.

So delicious! Our second time and still so good. Amazing ambience and service also. A great place for an intimate date or group of friends!

Yum yum yum! Most of their menu is gluten free or can be modified. Our waitress is incredible! They let you taste your wine, they give you recommendations that are on point. Theyre really cheerful people and it was such a nice experience, the entire dinner!Must have the tandoori chicken and the 7 hour slow cooked beef!!!

We were welcomed and found a table quickly despite not having booked. Our server was both affable and knowledgeable with a friendly and humorous manner. Noth he and our food were really Very Good. Had bone marrow which I know a lot of people think is overindulgent and too fatty. I suppose they are right. We followed the entree by a second small dish of prawns (nicely charred and very tasty) and finally a fish curry main course that was out of this world good.

After a negative experience at a neighboring restaurant where we walked out, we stumbled across ISH where at short notice they seated my wife and I.WOW what a breakthrough, it was meant to be. We found an amazing restaurant. Staff were brilliant, great recommendations and right amount of conversation . We had the chefs banquet, absolutely brilliant. The chai ice cream is an absolute must for desert.Thank you for giving my wife and I a great date night

So delicious! I had read some good reviews and took my partner here for our anniversary and it didnt disappoint! The staff were amazing and took a lot of pride in their service, the food was unreal - delicious spices and flavors - and despite being lovely quality, were still generous in serving sizes and a fair price. Cant wait to go back again soon!

Fantastic modern Indian food presented with flare. The restaurant itself is well designed and very trendy. Tried many different things on the menu and was impressed by everything, particularly the prawn entree. An impressive list of modern and delicious cocktails.Service was attentive but not intrusive. Will definitely return.

Friendly efficient service with great food. We discovered ISH as a walk up, enjoyed the service, great advice on menu items, good wine selection. Went back the next night with party and enjoyed a range of different menu choices. Highly recommend ISH!

Was at this amazing place last night for my partners birthday, staff were super friendly and attentive and the food was absolutely delicious! 100% would recommend! Shout out to Jeff for taking such good care of us!!

Totally disappointed, Not an Indian place. Place definitely owned by Non-Indians who know nothing about Indian taste. Customised taste you will get eg Butter chicken tastes like chicken in tomato puree. Quantity is less but the rates are pretty high for a normal restaurant. Only good thing about the restaurant is its service which of course will ask you for the tip.

Best dish

We went for dinner on a Friday night and thoroughly enjoyed the food and venue. Everything we ate was delicious, good wine and friendly staff. Highly recommend

Great service staff and ambience, FOH is doing a great job.Duck was not available for the tacos however the lamb substitute worked far better IMHO and was delicious. Butter chicken was disappointing and tasted like chicken with sweetened tomato sauce. Side of broccoli was also a little underwhelming.Maybe we caught them on a bad day or perhaps they are still refining their dishes and processes. I wont visit again but do hope that their plan to bring modern Indian to Gertrude street succeeds

Tasty Indian food with a twist and western presentation!Service is good and stuffs are very welcoming.An evening well spent!Moilee curry is must try.

Decided to come to Ish as a graduation celebration and wasnt disappointed. Food and service was exceptional, were all still talking about it. Made a special day even more special. The duck tacos were a big hit!

Fairly pricey for the quantity and taste of the food. They have tried to offer something from every part of India but few dishes lack authentic taste. Havent got the fusion right in terms of saltiness and spice levels.Pros:Good AmbienceQuality of foodPresentationFriendly StaffCons:$$$$Some traditional dishes lack taste.Limited Menu options (wont suit natives)

Hard to get me to suffer the crosstown traffic, however the stylish Indian cuisine on offer here makes it worth the effort. Excellent complex flavours where any heat in the dish is integrated beautifully. Thoughtful and interesting wine list and comfortable, stylish ambience. Well worth a visit !

Amazing delicious food! This isnt your typical Indian food, but a great modern take on it. Shout out to the duck tacos, lamb cutlets and kerala beef. Cocktails were all great too, especially the espresso martini. Easy 5 stars here

Sixth experience and 10 out of 10. A food extravaganza and more.. if you love wine let them take you on a journey.

Friendlyservice with amazing food. Highly recommend ISH!whiskey old fashioned on point ...👌Beef tacos 👌

Great food........ Awsome interiors..... And fantastic service...... Definitely our go to... And we are not local.Keep it up ISH

Indian food with a twist, and is delicious. Rich flavours and well presented. Cocktails are unique, with a lot of thought put in making it.. a must visit place... cheers

I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner here. Very generous portions of medium and larger plates. Was quite intrigued by the masala margarita and sure enough it did not disappoint with its burstful flavour

Very good food!! Must try!!

Absoultley stunning foodService in point.Just perfectStaff on point

What a great night.... the food was amazing, the staff were next level and I had great drinks to accompany all of the above. I would highly recommend Ish and will be returning in the not too distant future

Great food, great customer service and a perfect mixture of spicy and mild options available, my partner and myself normally steer clear of Indian food due to her tolerance toward spice not being great, yet We thought we’d give it a go.... great decision to do so in the end! the wait staff suggested the perfect aray of dishes which suited our palettes, our new go to local for Indian. thanks again for the delightful evening.

I come from an Indian background and have been trying to find a great indian restaurant in Melbourne, and feel like Ive finally found the place!I went to Ish for dinner over the weekend to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and we were so well accommodated. They made sure to reserve us a great seat, the waitress was extremely attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious! You must try a dish from every section and their cocktails are also a must have! The atmosphere is very modern and has a very relaxing feel to it. I highly recommend this place for any special occasion or for a great date night!

Great food. Really enjoyed out time there

Came here on Valentine’s Day to enjoy a nice dinner as it was advised as one of Melbournes best places to spend the night. What followed was some of the most disappointing food I have ever tasted. The food was tasteless and some of the food tasted frozen. The service was not any better. After our first round of drinks the waitress did not ask if we wanted anything else to drink and we could not order anything as they had taken away the drinks menu. We did not finish our last courses as we were so disappointed and even after asking for the bill early, we’re not asked if there was something wrong. After spending $220 I can safely say I would not dine at ish again.

Fantastic food. Great variety of dishes and incredible cocktails! Customer service is 5 star! Will be back for sure!

Amazing food and some of the best service in town. They have a lot to be proud of and we’ll definitely be back!

Everything we ate was incredible and full of flavour - particular favourites were the duck pate and the moilee curry

Excellent, not your traditional Indian experience. Great flavours and good service. Thanks Giuseppe and Jean Francois. As o said not your traditional Indian.

Food is fabulous. Chicken tikka succulent and juicy. Lamb chops delicious. Definitely a cut above any Indian restaurant in Melbourne, including tonka.Great atmosphere.

Nice friendly attentive staff, Nice different food, not about been chill hot - about flavor. Nice atmosphere.

Wonderful food. Good service. Cant criticise.

The food was undeniably amazing. Apart from one creep staff member, the experience was fantastic.

My wife and I had a superb meal at Ish recently. The food is excellent but what made the evening was the wonderful staff - we found all to be very engaging including the owner Ganeev who was a pleasure to talk with. A particular shout out for the thoughtful and interesting wine list - we very much look forward to our next visit.

Delicious take on classic Indian dishes. Leave all pre conceived expectations at the door and enjoy.Service is also exceptional!!

We went to Ish last night for Valentines Day. The service staff were all very pleasant, specially the floor manager who was very helpful with the wine. It took about an hour for our entre to come out. Very disappointing as it was a set menu. The first few dishes were bland, could do with some salt and spice. The moile and dhal were the only two dishes cooked well. Main was a pan fried fish with no flavour. We asked for the bill even before we got our dessert. A $300 bill later we were off to the convenience store for some snacks because we were still so hungry. Very disappointing experience. Should have stayed home and made my own dhal for $5.

Took family in town for dinner. We were not disappointed.Service was impeccable! The guys were friendly, informative, knowledgable. The sommelier recommended some bottles which paired beautifully with the food. Absolutely smashed it.Not a dish we had was bad. Top favourites for myself was the chicken tikka, duck tacos and the beef curry.Atmosphere was welcoming and not overly loud. We never felt rushed and could have happily stayed till the place closed drinking wine.Keep it up team. Amazing work!

Disgrace in the name of Indian food, staff was good , way overpriced with very few choices, not worth visiting

Staff and environment lovely. Flavours were delish, but portion size of my dish was very small, even though it was listed under the famished section - I should have ordered rice! I left a little hungry.

Best Indian/ish food ever!Best eggplant Pakora and best freshest swordfish ish ever!Subtle spicing, great service.Not best-ish, BEST

Great food, ambience/vibe and service

Found them by accident as so newly opened. Super friendly staff were happy help with meal suggestions. Great portions, so tastie .... even the veggo selection! Try the cocktails. Will be back next time we’re in Melbourne

Very flavoursome nouvelle indian. Obliging friendly, sensitive service. Coped well with our dietary restrictions. Pleasant ambience.

We were here tonight for our Anniversary and were completely blown away by the service and food! Everything was more delicious than you can even imagine, please do yourself a favour and order one of everything!!Thankyou again Ish for making our dinning experience so special👌 Definitely a night to remember and we cannot wait to return soon❤️👏🥂 Thankyou.

Enjoyed the food and ambiance . Will be back again. Risotto ( with an Indian influence ! ) was my favourite!

Customer service & food were phenomenal. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience at this venue and will most certainly be back!

Loved the duck tacos and cocktails! Best Indian restaurant I’ve ever been to.

Fantastic food , fantastic service , duck patte ..beautifully balanced, arancini balls to die for, desserts were awesome ...loved it..

Amazing food & great service. Highly recommend!