Step into this sleek, industrial-chic space to experience what a hot take on Indian cooking tastes like. The best seats in the house are those at the counter, right in front of the flickering red embers from the Yarra woodfire.
The Revolver journey is best experienced through the luxurious eight-course dinner Experience menu ($199) that takes you through the restaurant’s flame-kissed star dishes. A tandoor oven – the pride of the kitchen – is used to give an alluring char to the dishes.
Things start with a refined take on the traditional palak paneer, featuring earthy spinach mash, a light cottage cheese that isn’t cloying, and topped with shishito pepper for a touch of spice.
The Kulchette is a proud Revolver invention, and it draws inspiration from a variety of sources like the traditional Indian kulcha, the classic Turkish pide, and even the Napoli pizza. The freshly-made flatbreads come out hot and toasty, with beautifully crusted spots and a delightful chewy texture. They’re then loaded with comté cheese and heaps of pulled pork for a surefire flavour explosion.
And while the desserts – rice parfait, seabuckthorn marshmallows and madeleines – don’t quite give the light, citrusy ending that you’d long for after the flavoursome meal, the drinks list somewhat makes up for it.
The vibe
Expect sleek, industrial-chic decor in this sexy, dimly-lit dining room, complete with a long chef's table in front of the flickering woodfire.
The food
A bold and progressive take on Indian cooking. The Revolver journey reshapes the way you think about Indian food, without diluting the cuisine’s fiery and punchy character.
The drink
A solid series of cocktails and wines grace the menu. The El Diablo ($28) sees mezcal, citrus and passionfruit blended to create a spirit-forward but sweet cocktail. Dark & Stormy ($28), unlike its name, is a much more refreshing rum tipple with citrus and ginger, ideal for pairing with food. Down for some wine? You won’t go wrong with a glass of Chablis ($30) or the Malbec ($30) for a red option.
Time Out tip
If you’re not a big eater, come by for the two-course set lunch ($38 per person) which is a solid introduction to Revolver’s offerings.