Saadi

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Saadi is a season-driven
restaurant located in
the heart of Melbourne city

We serve food that draws inspiration from the rich and diverse cuisine of the Indian subcontinent while celebrating the amazing produce of Australia.

Our beverage list is curated to showcase the talent of Australian growers and producers whilst featuring bottles from around the world that resonate with us and our food.

We offer an À la carte menu and a $85pp Set menu for dinner on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

On Fridays and Saturdays we switch to Set menus only, a two course $45pp menu for lunch and a four course $85pp menu for dinner.

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Green Chilli Ferment (1.8% salt)

It’s no surprise that chillies play an integral role in how we build flavour here at SAADI. At times when they don’t have a place on the menu, we preserve them in lashings of salt, letting them rest on ou

Exciting stuff: we have a new menu!

Drawing from what the farms are harvesting we’ve created plates that speak to what we want to eat right now. Tender broad beans, sweet sugar snap and snow peas tossed in a zingy achaar made from limes that w

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Snacks & Spritz | $35

Unwind, golden hour-style, before you hit the runway.

Featuring a line-up of a Sydney Rock Oyster with Coriander Mignonette, Spiced Idli with Asparagus, and Tapioca Fritti — joined by the ev

Our snack philosophy is simple: more is more.

Crack into our rock oysters for their briny appeal, a pair of plump Idli (now with sprightly @raffafields asparagus), and round it all off with the sweet-sour goodness of our Ajwain Nimki.

If you care f

End of Year Gatherings, Private Events & Festive Functions

As celebration season takes over, we’re preparing for days of easy living and good eating. Whether you're a family of eight, a tight-knit group of four, or a cosy party of two, we&

One of our favourite pours at the moment is the creation of Gilles Lapalus, a French-born winemaker who relocated to Victoria, Australia, in 2001.

After 15 years at Sutton Grange Winery, he launched Bertrand Bespoke in 2015, focusing on small-batch,

Salli boti

Inspired by the namesake traditional curry from the Parsi community of India which has tender pieces of mutton that’s been simmered in a specific blend of spices and served with potato straws.

Our version uses southern ranges bee

We’re open this AFL Grand Final Weekend!

Friday 26 September
Lunch — 12pm to 2pm
Dinner — 5.30pm to 10pm

Saturday 27 September
Dinner — 5.30pm to 10pm

Come through for a drink and a bite.

This city’s love affair with oysters knows no bounds — and for good reason. These slippery little snacks, paired with a well-chosen drink, offer a leisurely way to begin your meal. It’s no wonder nearly every venue has them on the m

As you approach SAADI, you’ll notice our shelf of ferments lining the front window. These glass jars are a spectrum of colour, flavour and life, reflecting our love for the seasons and the quiet transformation that time brings to all things.

Marsala Negroni — Sloe Gin, Marsala Spices, Campari, Vermouth

Barfi is a type of Indian fudge, but ours is less conventional: a milky, nutty base with caramel notes, buttermilk yoghurt sorbet, puréed Pink Lady apples, and paper-thin sheets of Kissabel apples for their beautiful cross-section (and they&rs

Green Mango oorugai (pickle) is a staple in South Indian households. Hungry? Rice, curd, pickled mangoes and you’re sorted.

Back in India, we would sit in roadside bars and suck on tiny packets of the sweet, tangy stuff while having a drink o

Lamb brisket from @loddonvalleylamb is rolled and marinated in traditional kebab spices, then grilled over wood for a charred finish. The kebab is paired with bitter greens from @dogcreek.growers for balanced flavours, then topped with a drizzle of q

Idli is a fermented steamed rice cake, usually paired with chutney, sambar and milagai podi — a spiced lentil powder which is often utilised as a condiment. The flavours are wonderfully perky; a spicy-sour bite that keeps the tastebuds on its t

Chai Iced Tea — 7 Spice Chai Gin, Peach, Darjeeling, Lemon.

Mandarin Paloma — Tequila, Mandarin, Yuzu Vinegar, Fermented Tea.

18 Punch Lane, Melbourne 3000

Princess Theatre → 150m

Her Majesty’s Theatre → 250m

The Regent Theatre → 300m

Whether you’re coming for a show or exploring the city, we’re the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxed meal before or after.

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Wednesday — Thursday
5:30pm — 10:00pm

Friday — Saturday
12:00pm — 2:00pm
5:30pm — 10:00pm

info@saadimelbourne.com
+61 (3) 9654 8190

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Saadi acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Country throughout Australia. We recognise that we live, work and dine on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Site and art by Hiro Feliciano