Padharo

Set menu£27.95 per person1 to 8 November
Good food. Brighter together.
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November. Our Diwali set menu runs the whole week before it, from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 November, at £27.95 per person, with a free drink for everyone who books ahead.

Open on Diwali
The set menu runs from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 November on our usual hours. Sunday the 8th is the big night.
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday 1 November | 12pm to 10:30pm |
| Monday 2 November | Closed |
| Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 November | 5pm to 10:30pm |
| Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November | 12pm to 10:30pm |
| Sunday 8 November, Diwali | 12pm to 10:30pm |
Sunday tables go first. Book ahead for a family table.
Vegetarian, always
We have been a fully vegetarian restaurant since we opened, which matters at Diwali, when many families choose vegetarian food for the festival. Nothing on the menu needs checking or swapping out.
Our food is rooted in the founders' family recipes from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, spanning dishes from across India, cooked by head chef Kamal. Most of the Diwali menu is vegan, and several dishes are gluten-free. The main menu is available all week too, and it can be filtered by allergen before you book.
Family tables and big gatherings
Family tables
Tables for all ages, kids welcome. Bring the whole family for Diwali without booking a private room.
Community and work groups
We offer group deals by email, and one set menu keeps ordering simple for a large table. See our group dining page for more.
The whole restaurant
For the biggest celebrations, exclusive hire lets us give you the entire restaurant for your group alone.
Address
100-102 East Street
Southampton, SO14 3HH
United Kingdom
Opening hours
Tue to Thu: 5pm to 10:30pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm to 10:30pm
Closed Mondays
Booking
OpenTable
Email: info@padharo.co.uk
Phone: 07424 772153
Parking
Eastgate Street Multi-Storey,
a two-minute walk.
Diwali questions
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November, the main day of Lakshmi Puja. Our Diwali set menu runs for the whole week leading up to it, from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 November, so you can celebrate on the day itself or any evening that week.
Is Padharo open on Diwali?
Yes. We are open on Sunday 8 November, Diwali itself, from 12pm to 10:30pm. Through the week we keep our usual hours, Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 10:30pm and Friday to Sunday 12pm to 10:30pm, and we are closed on Monday 2 November as we are every Monday.
How much is the Diwali set menu at Padharo?
Our Diwali set menu is £27.95 per person, with one item from each section: nibbles, street food, a main, naan or rice, and dessert. Side dishes can be added for £3 each, and every guest gets a free drink when you book ahead.
Is the Diwali menu vegetarian?
Yes, and so is everything else on our menu. We have been fully vegetarian since we opened, so nothing on the Diwali menu needs checking. Most dishes are vegan or have a vegan option, many are gluten-free, and every dish is clearly marked.
Can we book a large Diwali gathering?
Yes. We offer group booking deals by email for larger Diwali parties, and the set menu keeps ordering simple since everyone chooses on the night. For the biggest gatherings we can open the whole restaurant for exclusive private hire. Email groups@padharo.co.uk with your group size and preferred date.
Can I download the Diwali menu?
Yes. The full Diwali menu is on this page as text, and you can download it as a PDF to share with family or colleagues before you book. It is £27.95 per person and runs from Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 November 2026.

