# Saadi, Australian Open: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > A small Indian restaurant with seasonal dishes, a four-course dinner and an earlier two-course option. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/australian-open-tennis/things-to-do/saadi - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/australian-open-tennis/ai/pages/things-to-do/saadi.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-09 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **Serai Kitchen**]() ## Saadi A small Indian restaurant with seasonal dishes, a four-course dinner and an earlier two-course option. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Food per person; drinks extra** Time to allow **Allow 90 minutes–2 hours** Place **CBD, Melbourne** 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. $$$ Indian Dinner · food only 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. ![Saadi, Australian Open]() Restaurants **Saadi** Australian Open In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### Saadi: visit essentials 1. 01 A small Indian restaurant with seasonal dishes, a four-course dinner and an earlier two-course option. 2. 02 CBD, Melbourne 3. 03 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. [View restaurant menus]() #### 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. [Get directions]() #### 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. [Visit Saadi]() Keep your confirmation and contact the restaurant if your arrival time or guest count changes. #### After your meal Check transport departures for your return and allow for event crowds. #### Accessibility Contact the restaurant to confirm the step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet before reserving. Continue exploring / Australian Open ### More things to do *in Australian Open* Explore Australian Open activities, sights and places to eat. 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Explore around Saadi The map will load when you reach it. 05 / Good to know ### Saadi: frequently asked questions 01 When 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. 02 What 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. 03 Do 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. Continue exploring ### Make Australian Open your own. [Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]() Opening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting. Filed under seasonal menu / set menu ## Tournament | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Australian Open | | Year | 2027 | | Category | grand-slam | | Category Label | Grand Slam | | Official Url | [https://ausopen.com/]() | | Venue Name | Melbourne Park | | Date Label | 11–31 January 2027 · Main draw 17–31 January | | Editorial Relationship | independent-unofficial-guide | ### Competitions - men - women ### Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-11 | | End | 2027-01-31 | ### Opening Week Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-11 | | End | 2027-01-16 | ### Main Draw Dates | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Start | 2027-01-17 | | End | 2027-01-31 | ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Cuisine | Indian | | Title | Saadi | | Status | published | | Story Heading | Seasonal Indian cooking on Punch Lane. | | Category Slug | restaurants | | Location | CBD, Melbourne | | Address | 18 Punch Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 | | City | Melbourne | | Region | Victoria | | Country | Australia | | Latitude | -37.8104499 | | Longitude | 144.9710999 | | Operator Name | Saadi | | Website Url | [https://www.saadimelbourne.com/]() | | Booking Text | 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. Confirm January opening days, current menu prices and availability before booking. | | Price Currency | AUD | | Cost Label | Food per person; drinks extra | | Telephone | +61 3 9654 8190 | ### Dining Profile | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Rating | $$$ | | Price Level | 3 | | Currency | AUD | | Food Spend Per Person | 95 | | Price Basis | Dinner · food only | | Price Label | $$$ · Dinner, food only | | Price Caveat | Drinks, supplements and surcharges extra. | | Assessed On | 2026-10-09 | | Price Status | menu-snapshot | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | Indian | #### Food Styles - seasonal-menu - set-menu ### Postal Address | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Street Address | 18 Punch Lane | | Address Locality | Melbourne | | Address Region | Victoria | | Postal Code | 3000 | | Address Country | AU | ### Tags - seasonal-menu - set-menu ### Key Facts - CBD, Melbourne ### Faq | Q | A | | --- | --- | | When 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. | | What 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. | | Do 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. | ### Requirements #### Race Week - Allow for the journey from Melbourne Park and a variable match finish. Confirm January service days and final seating before booking. ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Menu & spending | ##### Rows | Label | Value | | --- | --- | | 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. | ##### Link | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Href | [https://www.saadimelbourne.com/]() | | Label | View restaurant menus | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Choose your service | #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Arrival & access | | Address | 18 Punch Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 | | Directions | Yes | #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Plan your table | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Visit Saadi | #### Return Transfer | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | After your meal | ## Dining information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Saadi | | Telephone | +61 3 9654 8190 | | Price Range | $$$ | | Currency | AUD | | Food Spend Per Person | 95 | | Price Basis | Dinner · food only | | Price Caveat | Drinks, supplements and surcharges extra. | | Menu Policy | Menu selections and prices can change. Check the linked restaurant menu for your date; spending estimates exclude extras as stated. | ### Cuisines - Indian ### Menu Links - [https://www.saadimelbourne.com/]() ### Menu | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Url | [https://www.saadimelbourne.com/]() | | Currency | AUD | | Status | sample | | Price Note | Selected menu examples, not a complete menu. Prices may change; drinks, supplements, surcharges and card fees are extra where applicable. Historical menu editions remain labelled. | #### Sections ##### Selected menu examples | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Selected menu examples | ###### Items | Name | Price | Currency | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Four-course dinner set menu | 95 | AUD | per person | ##### Other menu choices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Other menu choices | ###### Items ###### Quick Fix two-course early dinner | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Quick Fix two-course early dinner | | Price | 55 | | Currency | AUD | | Unit | per person | | Restriction | Last seating 18:15; confirm availability for your date. | | Start Local | 17:00 | | End Local | 18:15 | | Time Zone | Australia/Melbourne | ###### Service Days Iso - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 ###### Four-course set dinner | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Name | Four-course set dinner | | Price | 95 | | Currency | AUD | | Unit | per person | | Restriction | Friday and Saturday dinner format. | | Start Local | 17:00 | | End Local | 22:00 | | Time Zone | Australia/Melbourne | ###### Service Days Iso - 5 - 6 ### Price Rows | Label | Value | | --- | --- | | 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. | ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - [Tournament — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls; Restaurant menu; Selected menu examples — Items — Source Url; Other menu choices — Items — Source Url; Quick Fix two-course early dinner — Source Url; Four-course set dinner — Source Url]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - [Venue visitor information — Source Urls]() - Tournament — Planning Note: Check the official order of play, ticket conditions and last transport home for your chosen day. 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