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Padharo - Best Indian Restaurant in Southampton

We will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, 28 December✦Christmas bookings are open✦

Christmas at Padharo

Set menu, £29.95 a head, from 24 November to the New Year. A free drink each when you book ahead, and we're open on Christmas Day evening.

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पधारो

Welcome to Padharo, Southampton's award-winning vegetarian Indian restaurant in the heart of the city centre. Our chefs cook the food they grew up eating: crisp dosas, generous chaats, slow-cooked dals and curries, all made with fresh vegetables, lentils and spices, and not a single piece of meat in the kitchen.

Padharo was founded by brother and sister Ankit and Neha, who brought cherished family recipes and the comfort of Indian vegetarian home cooking to East Street. Today Ankit runs the restaurant, with Chef Kamal leading the kitchen. The menu wanders from South Indian dosas to Bombay street snacks and rich North Indian sauces, with plenty of vegan dishes all the way through, so everyone at the table can eat well together.

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Ankit, owner and co-founder of Padharo, in the restaurant

AnkitOwner · Padharo Restaurant

Rooted InBhavnagar,
Gujarat
100-102 East Street, Southampton
4.7 / 5Based on 1,500+ Google reviews

Must-Try Dishes

Padharo's winter sizzlers on a wooden board: seekh kebab, afghani malai chaap, chick'n tikka and paneer tikka

The Padharo Experience

A curated journey through the flavours of Gujarat and beyond. Every dish tells a story.

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  • Padharo Signature - Our award-winning signature platter - a curated selection of dishes from across the menu, vegetarian Indian dish at Padharo SouthamptonAll-Time Favourite

    Padharo Signature

    £13.45

    Our award-winning signature platter - a curated selection of dishes from across the menu

  • Jackfruit Rogan Josh - Young jackfruit slow-simmered in a rich Kashmiri-style sauce, finished with charcoal smoke, vegetarian Indian dish at Padharo SouthamptonWinter Special

    Jackfruit Rogan Josh

    £13.95

    Young jackfruit slow-simmered in a rich Kashmiri-style sauce, finished with charcoal smoke

  • Gajar Halwa Sizzler - Warm carrot halwa on a sizzling plate with kulfi, pistachios and a saffron-cardamom sauce, vegetarian Indian dish at Padharo SouthamptonWinter Special

    Gajar Halwa Sizzler

    £10.95

    Warm carrot halwa on a sizzling plate with kulfi, pistachios and a saffron-cardamom sauce

  • Cauliflower Kickers - Crispy cauliflower in a sticky chilli sauce - properly addictive, properly vegan, vegetarian Indian dish at Padharo SouthamptonChef's Special

    Cauliflower Kickers

    £8.95

    Crispy cauliflower in a sticky chilli sauce - properly addictive, properly vegan

  • Creamy Tomato Soup - Smooth, creamy tomato soup with warming spices, served with croutons, vegetarian Indian dish at Padharo SouthamptonWinter Special

    Creamy Tomato Soup

    £7.95

    Smooth, creamy tomato soup with warming spices, served with croutons

  • Samosa Chaat - A crisp samosa layered with chickpeas, yoghurt, tamarind and crunchy sev, vegetarian Indian dish at Padharo SouthamptonIndia's Favourite

    Samosa Chaat

    £8.95

    A crisp samosa layered with chickpeas, yoghurt, tamarind and crunchy sev

  • Padharo Royal Grill Platter - Our showpiece tandoor platter - char-grilled malai chaap, paneer tikka and more, vegetarian Indian dish at Padharo SouthamptonNew Tandoor

    Padharo Royal Grill Platter

    £17.95

    Our showpiece tandoor platter - char-grilled malai chaap, paneer tikka and more

  • Chilli Paneer Dosa - Indo-Chinese fusion inside a crispy dosa, vegetarian Indian dish at Padharo SouthamptonFan Fav

    Chilli Paneer Dosa

    £11.95

    Indo-Chinese fusion inside a crispy dosa

Padharo's covered terrace: hanging plants, colourful cushioned seating and exposed brick, seen from the East Street entrance

Padharo means welcome

What Our Guests Say

4.7 / 5Based on 1,500+ Google reviews

"Genuinely the best Indian food I've ever had in the UK. The flavours are so clean and authentic, you can taste the love in every dish. A must-visit if you're in Southampton."

Sarah M.

Google

"Padharo changed how I think about vegetarian food. The Butter Masala is otherworldly, and the chaats are perfection. We've been back four times already."

James T.

TripAdvisor

"As someone from Gujarat, this is the closest I've felt to home in the UK. Ankit and Neha have created something really special here. Can't recommend it enough."

Priya K.

Google

"Award-winning and absolutely deserving. Every dish is beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. The dosas are incredible."

Marcus L.

OpenTable

"Genuinely the best Indian food I've ever had in the UK. The flavours are so clean and authentic, you can taste the love in every dish. A must-visit if you're in Southampton."

Sarah M.

Google

"Padharo changed how I think about vegetarian food. The Butter Masala is otherworldly, and the chaats are perfection. We've been back four times already."

James T.

TripAdvisor

"As someone from Gujarat, this is the closest I've felt to home in the UK. Ankit and Neha have created something really special here. Can't recommend it enough."

Priya K.

Google

"Award-winning and absolutely deserving. Every dish is beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. The dosas are incredible."

Marcus L.

OpenTable
A winter table at Padharo: sizzlers, creamy tomato and manchow soups, jackfruit rogan josh, rice and naan

Vegetarian since day one

Padharo at Home

Still want our chefs to cook you up an incredible Indian feast without leaving home? We deliver across Southampton with Deliveroo and Uber Eats. It comes out of the same kitchen, you just eat it at your table instead of ours.

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A Padharo chef cooking a fresh order in the restaurant kitchen, ready for delivery across Southampton

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Padharo located in Southampton?

Padharo is at 100-102 East Street, Southampton, SO14 3HH, in the city centre. It is a five-minute walk from Westquay shopping centre and a short walk from the Mayflower Theatre. The closest car park is Eastgate Street Multi-Storey, just off East Street, open 24 hours.

Is Padharo the best Indian restaurant in Southampton?

Padharo was named Indian Restaurant of the Year (South of England) at the 2025 Nation's Curry Awards, Best of Southampton at the 2025 English Curry Awards, and Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year at the 2024 English Curry Awards. It holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from over 1,500 Google reviews and is consistently rated among the top Indian restaurants in Southampton.

Does Padharo serve vegan curries?

Yes. Padharo is a 100% vegetarian restaurant and the majority of dishes on the menu are vegan, including curries, dosas, chaats, biryanis and desserts. Every vegan dish is clearly labelled on the menu. Many dishes are also gluten-free.

Does Padharo deliver in Southampton?

Yes. Padharo offers delivery in Southampton via Deliveroo and Uber Eats, and Click and Collect via Toast Tab. The full delivery menu is available through both platforms.

Is Padharo halal?

Padharo is a 100% vegetarian restaurant, so all food is naturally free of pork and non-halal-slaughtered meat. The restaurant is not formally halal-certified. Padharo operates a fully licensed bar with alcoholic drinks served on the premises, which guests observing strict halal practice should be aware of.

How do I book a table at Padharo?

You can book a table at Padharo online via OpenTable, by emailing info@padharo.co.uk, or by calling 07424 772153. Booking is recommended, especially on Friday and weekend evenings. Padharo is open Tuesday to Thursday from 5pm to 10:30pm and Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 10:30pm. Closed Mondays.

What kind of food does Padharo serve?

Padharo serves authentic Indian cuisine rooted in the founders' family recipes from Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The menu spans South Indian dosas, Mumbai street food and chaats, tandoor-grilled dishes, regional curries, biryanis, Indo-Chinese plates, and Indian desserts. Every dish is vegetarian, with extensive vegan and gluten-free options.

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The Padharo restaurant on East Street in Southampton city centre - corner location with the Padharo signage

Find us in the heart of Southampton

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Reserve your table at Padharo - Southampton's award-winning vegetarian & vegan restaurant at 100-102 East Street.

  • Tue-Thu5-10:30pm
  • Fri-Sun12-10:30pm
  • Closed Mondays, except bank holidays
100-102 East Street, Southampton, SO14 3HH
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