Saadi
A small Indian restaurant with seasonal dishes, a four-course dinner and an earlier two-course option.
01 / The experience
Seasonal Indian cooking on Punch Lane.
A small Indian restaurant with seasonal dishes, a four-course dinner and an earlier two-course option.
Saadi makes Indian cooking the focus of a small Punch Lane restaurant, with seasonal produce, pickles, ferments and house-made chutneys shaping the meal. Saavni Krishnan and Aditya Suresh began with a pop-up before opening this permanent home. The open kitchen and counter seating bring the preparation close to the dining room.
Choose the service before choosing the time. Tuesday to Thursday offers à la carte; Friday and Saturday have a four-course set menu at A$95 per person. The A$55 Quick Fix is a shorter, two-course option with last seating at 18:15. It can fit an early evening in the CBD, but should not be squeezed against a late venue departure.
Put Saadi on a before-tennis evening or reserve a later dinner with enough time to leave Melbourne Park. Sunday and Monday are closed. Tell the restaurant about dietary and access requirements when booking, including whether counter seating or the upper level would suit your group. Menus change with the season, so choose the experience without relying on a particular photographed dish.
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02 / The essentials
Saadi: visit essentials
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A small Indian restaurant with seasonal dishes, a four-course dinner and an earlier two-course option.
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CBD, Melbourne
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Allow 90 minutes–2 hours; confirm the time allowed for your menu
04 / Before you go
Plan your visit
Choose Tuesday or Wednesday for a relaxed dinner before the tennis days. An early Quick Fix meal works around a city afternoon; it is a poor fit if you are staying late at Melbourne Park. Confirm service days for your January visit.
Menu & spending
Four-course dinner A$95 per person on Friday and Saturday. The two-course Quick Fix is A$55 per person, with last seating at 18:15.
- Food
- Four-course dinner A$95 per person on Friday and Saturday. The two-course Quick Fix is A$55 per person, with last seating at 18:15.
- Additional charges
- Ask about applicable holiday and card charges when booking.
Check the menu and complete cost for your chosen date.
Choose your service
Tuesday–Saturday 17:00–22:00; closed Sunday and Monday.
Allow 90 minutes–2 hours; confirm the time allowed for your menu
Choose Tuesday or Wednesday for a relaxed dinner before the tennis days. An early Quick Fix meal works around a city afternoon; it is a poor fit if you are staying late at Melbourne Park. Confirm service days for your January visit.
Arrival & access
Use 18 Punch Lane in the eastern CBD. Allow time after leaving Melbourne Park to return to the city; choose your table time around your actual venue exit.
18 Punch Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
Contact the restaurant to confirm the step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet before reserving.
Plan your table
Reserve online. À la carte is served Tuesday–Thursday; Friday and Saturday use a four-course set menu. The Quick Fix menu has its last seating at 18:15.
The restaurant describes much of its menu as gluten-free and adaptable for vegans. Discuss your exact requirements before booking; do not assume every dish or cross-contact arrangement is suitable.
Check the cancellation, deposit and no-show terms attached to your chosen reservation before confirming.
Keep your confirmation and contact the restaurant if your arrival time or guest count changes.
Accessibility
Contact the restaurant to confirm the step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet before reserving.
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05 / Good to know
Saadi: frequently asked questions
01When does this fit a tournament visit?
Choose Tuesday or Wednesday for a relaxed dinner before the tennis days. An early Quick Fix meal works around a city afternoon; it is a poor fit if you are staying late at Melbourne Park. Confirm service days for your January visit.
02What should I budget?
Four-course dinner A$95 per person on Friday and Saturday. The two-course Quick Fix is A$55 per person, with last seating at 18:15. Ask about applicable holiday and card charges when booking.
03Do I need a reservation?
Reserve online. À la carte is served Tuesday–Thursday; Friday and Saturday use a four-course set menu. The Quick Fix menu has its last seating at 18:15.