Elchi / MCG & Melbourne Park
Dinner near the MCG & Rod Laver Arena — before the game or the gig
View the Menu15 min walk to Melbourne Park MCG a short walk Early tables before the bounce 72 Flinders St Melbourne CBD Elchi is at the east end of Flinders Street — the closest modern Indian restaurant to the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and AAMI Park.
Book an early table before the footy, the cricket, the tennis or a concert, and be at your seat in time. Or come back after for a late dinner and a drink at the bar.
Walking to the MCG & Melbourne Park
MCG
Around 15 minutes on foot, along Flinders Street and through Yarra Park.
Rod Laver Arena & AAMI Park
Around 15 minutes on foot through Birrarung Marr and over the rail footbridges into Melbourne Park.
After the event
Walk back up to Flinders Street for a late dinner or a drink at the bar.
Elchi, 72 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 · 03 9654 6717
How to plan a game-day dinner
- Book early. Big game days and finals fill fast — add your start time to your booking notes.
- Groups. Bring the whole crew — add a note when you book.
- The set menu. $95 a head for the table — the easiest way to eat well and on time. Prefer to choose your own? Order à la carte from the full menu.
- Every diet. Halal meat, chicken and seafood; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Groups & exclusive hireOrder for the table
Tandoori lamb chops and Not Your Average Chicken Tikka off the open flame, the gold Chicken Mussalam, rice and naan for everyone.
See the full menuGame-day questions
Is there a good restaurant near the MCG for dinner before the game?
Elchi at 72 Flinders Street is around a 15-minute walk from the MCG — book an early table and add your start time.
How far is Elchi from Rod Laver Arena?
Around a 15-minute walk through Birrarung Marr into Melbourne Park.
Can you seat a big group before the footy?
Yes — add a note when you book or email us, or hire the whole restaurant for up to 60. Book early for finals and big events.
Is the food halal?
Our meat, chicken and seafood are halal.
72 Flinders Street · Melbourne CBD
Book dinner before the game
A short walk from the MCG, Rod Laver Arena and AAMI Park. Add your start time when you book. Lunch Tuesday to Thursday, dinner Tuesday to Sunday. Guests aged 12 and above.
03 9654 6717