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28/05/2026
Our winter menu is available every day - made for cold evenings and comforting food shared around the table.
Enjoy your choice of one of our delicious curries, served with naan, rice, and all the extras, for R350.
Rich, warming dishes and the perfect way to escape the cold.
Monday to Saturday
Bar from 4pm | Kitchen from 5pm
26/05/2026
Our signature Thali for 2 is a shared dining experience - a selection of plates served over a number of courses, designed to be enjoyed together.
With thoughtful options for vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan diners, there’s something for everyone at the table.
Come early, settle in, and stay a while.
Monday to Saturday
Bar from 4pm | Dinner from 5pm
18/05/2026
From our kitchen to your table - layered spices, slow cooking, and dishes made to be shared.
Join us for an evening of bold flavours & warm hospitality at Thali.
Our Thali cookbook is also available at the restaurant to take a little of the experience home with you.
Bar from 4pm | Dinner from 5pm
Monday - Saturday
07/05/2026
Still searching for a Mother’s Day gift?
A Thali voucher is a thoughtful way to treat her - generous, flavourful, and something to look forward to.
Available via the link in our profile.
04/05/2026
Join us for our winter menu - choose one of our curries, served with naan, rice, and all the extras, for R350. Bold & Comforting.
Bar from 4pm | Dinner from 5pm
30/04/2026
The start of a long weekend calls for something special.
We’re open tomorrow for Workers’ Day - settle in for bold flavours, comforting dishes, and an easy evening to kick things off right.
Bar from 4pm | Dinner from 5pm
23/04/2026
Cooler evenings call for something a little more comforting.
From Monday, 27 April our winter menu is back!
Rich, flavourful curries paired with buttery naan, fragrant rice, and all the extras you love, for R350.
Perfect for slow dinners and warm gatherings.
Join us Monday to Saturday
Bar from 4pm | Dinner from 5pm
16/04/2026
As the days grow shorter and the air turns cooler, join us for our Thali for 2.
Warm, comforting food made for sharing.
Monday to Saturday
Bar opens at 4pm
Dinner from 5pm
03/04/2026
Your Easter weekend sorted.
We’re open today, Saturday & Monday.
Bar from 4pm | Dinner from 5pm
Settle in and experience the richness of our Thali - a curated journey of flavour, designed for sharing with those who matter most.
27/03/2026
We’re open this Good Friday, Easter Saturday & Monday.
Join us and share our signature Thali for Two - a feast worth lingering over.
Bar opens from 4pm
Dinner service from 5pm
11/03/2026
Cape Town is sizzling today!
The perfect evening to dine in our courtyard and enjoy the warm summer air.
Why not start your dinner with one of our refreshing mango or lime lassis - cool, creamy, and the perfect way to beat the heat.
Join us from 4pm.
See you tonight!
18/02/2026
End off on a sweet note. Our Falooda Kulfi - pistachio kulfi in sweetened milk, falooda seeds, crisp fried vermicelli, finished with a drizzle of rose syrup.
Join us Monday to Friday from 4pm.
05/02/2026
Buttery naan done right.
Join us Monday to Saturday from 4pm.
27/01/2026
Smoking. Our Tikka Prawn Kebab - charred, spiced, irresistible.
21/01/2026
Our signature Thali for 2 is always available in vegetarian and vegan options.
A feast made to share.
Join us from Monday to Saturday from 4pm.
13/01/2026
The kitchen is the heartbeat of our restaurant, serving great meals that you will remember.
Open Monday-Saturday
Bar from 4 PM, dinner from 5 PM
06/01/2026
Some dishes never leave the menu for a reason.
Our fried fish papadum taco — a Thali classic, loved then and now.
Opening times:
Monday - Saturday
Bar - 4pm
Restaurant - 5pm to 9:30pm
01/01/2026
Happy New Year from all of us at Thali!
Wishing everyone a year filled with happiness, good health, and great food.
We’re open today from 4 PM — come celebrate with us!
30/12/2025
Celebrate with us and welcome the New Year in true Thali style — good food, great company, unforgettable flavours.
29/12/2025
Faded ink. Worn edges. Endless stories. This Indian vintage postcard collage transports you to another era.
26/12/2025
Service.
Join us from Mon-Sat | from 4PM.
No reservation required.
20/12/2025
Festive Season Hours: We’ll be closed on 24 & 25 December. Open as usual on 26, 27, 29, 30 & 31 December, and 1 January 2026. Wishing you all a warm and flavour-filled holiday season!
19/12/2025
Celebrate togetherness at Thali this festive season. A vibrant feast, warm company, and an unforgettable dining experience await.
Join us Mon – Sat from 4pm
Address
3 Park Road, Gardens
Cape Town
8001
If you're taking public transport, you can take a train or bus to Cape Town Station and then switch to the MyCiti bus service. Take the Blue Line towards Atlantis and get off at the Camp Ground stop. From there, it's a short walk down Park Road.
If driving, head towards the city center and turn onto Buitensingel Street. Continue straight until you reach Kloofnek Road, then turn left onto Kloof Nek Road. Turn right onto Burnside Road and left onto Park Road. Parking options in the area include street parking or parking at the nearby Gardens Shopping Center.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
17:00 - 21:30 |
| Tuesday |
17:00 - 21:30 |
| Wednesday |
17:00 - 21:30 |
| Thursday |
17:00 - 21:30 |
| Friday |
17:00 - 21:30 |
| Saturday |
17:00 - 21:30 |
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What people say
Thali Cape Town, located on Park Road in Cape Town, is a popular Indian restaurant that has received mixed reviews from various sources. According to recent newspaper reviews, the restaurant has been praised for its authentic Indian cuisine and friendly service. However, some reviewers have criticized the high prices and slow service.
A review published in The Cape Times in August 2021 gave Thali Cape Town a rating of four out of five stars. The reviewer praised the restaurant's "delicious curries" and "flavorful biryanis," but noted that the prices were on the higher side. Another review published in The Daily Maverick in July 2021 also gave Thali Cape Town a positive rating, stating that the food was "excellent" and the service was "friendly and attentive."
On the other hand, a review published in Eat Out Magazine in June 2021 was less favorable towards Thali Cape Town. The reviewer criticized the slow service and high prices, stating that they had to wait over an hour for their food to arrive. However, they did note that the food was "tasty" once it arrived.
Online customer reviews have also been mixed. On TripAdvisor, Thali Cape Town has an overall rating of four out of five stars based on over 500 reviews. Many customers have praised the restaurant's authentic flavors and generous portions, while others have complained about slow service and high prices.
One customer wrote on TripAdvisor in August 2021: "The food was amazing! We loved every dish we ordered." Another customer commented: "The food is delicious but quite expensive compared to other Indian restaurants."
In conclusion, Thali Cape Town has received mixed reviews from various sources. While some reviewers have praised the restaurant's authentic cuisine and friendly service, others have criticized the high prices and slow service. Based on recent reviews, it seems that Thali Cape Town is worth trying for those who are looking for authentic Indian cuisine in Cape Town.
