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Ish Restaurant

Name: Ish Restaurant
Address: 199 Gertrude St, Fitzroy (VIC), 3065, Australia
Price range: $55 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.5

9.5/10

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199 Gertrude St, 3065 Fitzroy (VIC)See map

Average price $55

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Meet the Chef

Tropp, whose mother is Keralan, has made a name for himself in Melbourne over the years by showcasing Indian cuisine in all its diversity and changing the perceptions of typical â€˜Indianâ€™ food. More recently, he embarked on a trip back to his motherland, exploring different regions, meeting local cooks, and soaking up the rich food traditions that influence his approach to cooking today. Of his latest pop-up, Mischa says, â€œIâ€™m happy to be back and firing up the grill again to help lift the spirits of Melbournians with comfort food that equates to a big, warm hug.â€ After spending a little over a year at The Rochester Hotel in Fitzroy spicing up the kitchen with an exciting Keralan menu in 2019, Mischa is no stranger to temporary takeovers that resonate so well that they become a permanent fixture. For Mischa, pop-up dinners and residencies have helped him to connect with his Indian heritage and showcase the many flavours of Indian cuisine. Mischa continues, the pandemic has taught me anything, it's to roll with the punches. I hope to turn this model into a viable long-term business venture that allows me to showcase Indian cooking in new and exciting environments.

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Chef Mischa Tropp

Average price $55
Average price
Average price is calculated based on starter/main course or main course/dessert, excluding drinks. Prices have been provided by the restaurant. The average price is indicative.

Victorian tandoori lamb cutlets, dill and turnip mash: $25
Tandoori pork belly, benito Balchão, mustard pickle brussels sprouts, house butter milk: $23
Tandoori australian king prawns, blistered heirloom tomatoes, cassava crumble: $25

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Reviews

9.5/10

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Brett M.
20 November 2021 • 1 review
9.5/10
Food was excellent ,the service attentive and the venue itself was top drawer. We were outside and it was a little cold . The staff provided heaters which made it much more comfortable.

Kylee B.
19 November 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Amazing food. Just the right amount and great variety and very accomodating of dietaries.

Lia D.
18 November 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Loved this place! Have been meaning to try it now for some time as the ambiance looks very inviting from outside. Did not disappoint. Staff and most importantly food was delicious.

Karen W.
16 November 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Dined with a friend and had a lovely meal! Helpful knowledgeable staff. Modern Indian great flavours. Tasty Mango lassi and cocktails. Will definitely return again.

Manesha W.
16 April 2021 • 14 reviews
6/10
Tasty food well presented, polite friendly service

Wendy W.
10 March 2021 • 2 reviews
9/10
Ish is a lovely little place with some very yummy dishes. My friends and I had a great time catching up over dinner at Ish. They have a nice selection of wines, the service was ver

Monica H.
27 February 2021 • 1 review
10/10
Such an amazing restaurant, lovely staff and great food with the best flavours. Staff were very involved and made our dinner experience extraordinary. Will definitely be back and h

Jonathan E.
18 February 2021 • 3 reviews
10/10
Surely one of the best places in Melbourne for smart, contemporary Indian food. Also love the hospitable service and hip location. The manager is very friendly and helpful

Sheree D.
15 January 2021 • 2 reviews
9/10
This was an excellent meal. Amazing service on the night we went by all the waiters. Good wine, which was picked out for us. Thank you to all the staff, you were the highlight of our time there.

Ashish S.
18 December 2020 • 1 review
8.5/10
Great service. Good food. Modern vibe.

Stephanie L.
18 December 2020 • 1 review
10/10
The food was delicious and the service staff was extremely attentive. Only point to note is they should give the guests a bit of space to chat, there really is such a thing as bein

Hisham A.
1 December 2020 • 1 review
10/10
Food was amazing and staff was warm and friendly. It was a great catch with friends over great food. Been here a few times and has not been disappointed once. Highly recommended.

Justin L.
27 November 2020 • 1 review
10/10
Great food and service. Unique take on modern Indian

Matthew H.
2 July 2020 • 24 reviews
10/10
The food was amazing with the right amount of flavoursome heat, the service was top notch with the teams knowledge of wine excellent helping pair with the food. An intimate spot gr

Heath M.
27 February 2020 • 3 reviews
5/10
Pretty disappointed. Food was very expensive for the quality. Setting and service was good - no issues to note. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place to others. You could easily

Onkar S.
22 February 2020 • 12 reviews
10/10
We had our lunch at Ish and it was a tremendous experience of Indian fine dining. Service is A-class and food was delicious. Must try tandoori chicken tikka & butter chicken. Gulab

Marco G.
7 February 2020 • 1 review
9/10
Great service and great, friendly people)! food is good and innovative with Indian influence.it is a sort of fusion that I never tried and it worths the value to taste, I was sugg

Steven S.
21 January 2020 • 1 review
10/10
We found Ish after reading reviews online and were not disappointed. It is situated on a gorgeous Melbourne Street called Gertrude in Fitzroy.. The building is very pretty and has

Laura R.
29 December 2019 • 2 reviews
10/10
A beautiful meal!

Danny J.
28 December 2019 • 1 review
10/10
Faultless, went their with high hopes and were not disappointed, will definitely be going back, special mention to Juan and Giuseppe. Thank you for your hospitality.

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199 Gertrude St, 3065, Fitzroy (VIC), Australia

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Fitzroy, Melbourne City

About the restaurant

Since November 2018, Fitzroy's Gertrude Street has been home to ISH, a lively, inventive Indian restaurant. Serving up contemporary Indian cuisine, the restaurant's ethos is rooted in the liminal: its inspirations both traditional and modern, its flavours both familiar and surprising, its spirit both global and local. It serves to represent, through food, the dynamism that so defines modern-day India. ISH is Indian-ish, yes, but also Australian; modern-ish, yes, but also classic. In short, it delivers what can only be described as â€˜unexpected India.

ISH is the brainchild of Ganeev Bains, a restaurateur with several successful projects in his hometown of Chandigarh India. ISH brings a different culinary perspective for Melburnians - that of a dynamic, eclectic, evolving India. The menu at ISH uses global influences and modern techniques while retaining the rich heritage and cultural integrity of Indian cuisine.

Come enjoy the flavours and traditions of different corners of India, reimagined with local ingredients and a contemporary, international flair. Trust us when we say it's an experience worth sharing.