Review Namaskar - Pretoria

We avoided this venue due to a bad experience a few years ago. This time everyone was super friendly and the owners / managers regularly checked on everyone to make sure that everyone was happy and well looked after. The food is wonderfully aromatic and spicy. A bit pricy, but well worth a visit for a special occasion.

Excellent Indian restaurant. Huge amount of vegan options. I visited this restaurant about 8 years ago and on my recent trip to Pretoria I had an opportunity to go there again. The food was outstanding. They only had one vegan dessert option. It was a bit pricey, but very enjoyabke. Highly recommend this restaurant.

We enjoyed the most wonderful experience at Namaskar!! Excellent service, amazing food, such a beautiful restaurant and decor......I feel it is a hidden gem!! Unassuming from the outside, stunning inside. The generous portions of food was so beautifully presented and was just so delicious, flavourful and amazing! We can absolutely recommend this restaurant. We will definitely return and work our way through the extensive, generous menu.

I visited this place for lunch , The inside looks decorative and beautiful but prices are much higher Like eating at an Indian airport price Outside food is not allowed by the restaurant. Means if you visited with a group of your friends only one person wants to eat his favourite food from another shop/restaurant or own home food not allowed. In that case my personal opinion is not to visit this type of restaurant because the customers have minimal choice. In terms of price there are many good indian restaurants that serve the same food for half the price. Example: Restaurant name: Taste of Punjab sunninghill This restaurant is famous for quality, quantity, service and price. I am not a fan of Taste of Punjab restaurant But i can recommend it because of their service, price and taste.

The decor is beautiful and classy. Amazing Indian aesthetic. The staff are attentive. We were fortunate to have had no other patrons around so maybe we were lucky. The food was delicious, we were extremely satisfied. We are vegetarian for the month so had the Punjabi samoosas and onion & potato pakoras for starters. The mint chutney and accompanying sauce were amazing. The pastry on the samoosa was quite thick and doughy however the batter on the pakoras were light and crisp. We had the Namaskar dum breyani, Dhal Tatka and Paneer Makhni for mains. Both the curries came with basmati rice but we opted to add a butter naan and chilli garlic naan. Everything was spectacular. The Dhal Tarka and breyani paired really well and the Paneer was soft with a rich, creamy gravy. For desserts we had the chai with Kulfi and Shrikandt desserts. Both were creamy but a bit too sweet. Will definitely be a hit if you have a sweet tooth. We will be back for sure.

Beautiful decor. There is a section for small parties. The bar area is well stocked with a huge selection of alcohol and there is a separate wine room. The food was REALLY delicious. Everything that the adults ordered was lovely. Sadly there is no children's menu with limited options for children. On advice from the waitress, I ordered the butter chicken for my son, I mentioned to the waitress that it is for the child and it must be super mild- with no chilly at all. Sadly, the meal was too spicy and my son ate the plain rice. Dhall, salad and pickle are not included with the breyani. The restaurant is on the second floor but is wheelchair friendly with access via stairs or elevator. The food is extremely pricey but all the adults enjoyed our meals. Due to the prices, I feel like this restaurant is more for special occasions rather than regular meals.

Amazing food, super tasty. Price might be a little high but the quality and freshness of the food are well worth it. The restaurant is so peaceful and calming as well. Everything is clean and tidy. Expect to pay around R250 for a meal. This is a must try restaurant.

Have dined here a few times, excellent food, consistently good. Staff is friendly and the décor is very beautiful. The quality of the food is really amazing, food is always warm. Really good value for money.

Namaskar is our favourite North Indian restaurant. The food quality and choice are excellent, and they have a well-stocked bar. The staff are knowledgeable regarding the menu, and are attentive but not intrusive. There is usually a small crowd and therefore it is quiet. Curry anywhere in SA is pricey, so an evening here is for special occasions - and when we have guests, and Namaskar is always a hit. You must try the tandoori garlic Naan bread, and the brown roti. Vindaloo and Rogan Josh are my go-to mains, while my partner likes butter chicken and vegetarian dishes. Food here has never disappointed. Plus there is plenty of (free) parking, which is lekker. I can never understand big malls who charge customers for parking per hour. Sure, there is security, but how many of us pay a car guard R30-40? Namaskar makes for a pleasant night out, indeed. A highly recommended establishment.

The food at Namaskar was very good, and the service was excellent. The layout of the restaurant is good, and there is ample seating. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. The owners are present and show genuine interest and their restauran. The menu is very expansive, and there should be something for most tastes on the menu.

They did it again! Absolutely awesome Lunch! I said I'd come back and I did. I had the Namaskar Special with Chicken and it was super delicious. It's true, it's pricey but worth it😊

Absolutely phenomenal food and a glorious ambiance. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience! Five stars!

An enormous menu with a excellent variety of items, including plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Friendly and welcoming staff. We had dinner with friends. The food was perfectly cooked and tasty. "Baingan Aloo Dhingri Mattar" was exellent! Definitely recommended!

Great tasting food and worth the price. The food might seem not enough when put in front of you , but very filling when done eating.

They cater for vegetarians and is very thoughtful with regards to strict diets. The owner is very friendly and down to earth! Their food is great, environment is clean and tidy.

Well food as always excellent. Have eaten there twice before and thanks to an incredible chef the food is consistently good. The service from the owners, however is shocking! We were told that they were waiting for us to leave and so we couldn't order another glass of wine or even a dessert! The owner seemed to think it was only his serving staff who could possibly pour a glass of wine. Totally outraged by the behaviour. It's amazing that they are actually still in business. ( unless of course foreign customers are treated slightly with more grace? I will certainly NOT be back..

Oh my God i thought i was the only one who got this bad services from the owner. I dont go for sit down anymore because of this owner. Today I order the food from them and colect it as I like the chef. But the owner is really disgusting.

I lov this place, the ambiance is beautiful. divine food, lovely host, have now become a regular at this stunning restaurant. always beautiful memories made with awesome people. i would recommend this restaurant to people who loves good food with a great atmosphere..

I have been coming here for years and the food has always been excellent if a bit pricey. Definitely the best Indian food in Pretoria. PS. Bring back the Slanghoek Chenin Blanc!

Our favourite restaurant in Pretoria! The ambience, service and food are all outstanding, and simply shout "come back" as you leave. And, of course, we do. Thank you to everyone involved for a glorious evening of celebrations.

Always a good time with the family , why? Because their service and especially the food is very very good , just outstanding #goodfood

Yesterday we visited Namaskar restaurant and the ambience was totally awesome .I felt like i am having food in India not in South Africa. We ordered paneer sabji and rotis which was very yummy.I loved the way Sabji was served.

Well cooked food and welcoming staff. The treatment equates the status of the Kings and Queens.

Best food and the owners are lovely and always going the extra mile to please everyone.

Awesome Awesome Awesome!! Excellent Service and Experience overall.

Food was awesome. The lamb and chicken... naan absolutely delightful. The decor tasteful, service friendly. We will come again!

After hearing about an Indian restaurant in the heart of Pretoria, a group of 7 of us decided to try out Namaskar. This was a poor decision on our part. I have been to many restaurants and have truly never experienced such condescending and prejudice behaviour. The problem arose when one of our friends who was Muslim asked the owner who was taking our orders if the food was halaal and she very rudely asked him if he had not read the menu and could he not see that no pork was served. Her tone was aggressive and her attitude was demeaning and completely unprofessional! There was a note saying that the food was halaal but I believe it is within a consumer's rights to double check. When my friend left the table to step outside, the owner asked us who were still at the table if our friend had a problem, we said no and she said she had a problem with him in an aggressive tone once again! At this point we were extremely uncomfortable but had already placed our orders for starters and as friends who havent seen each other in a while we decided to stay and let the incident go. As we had finished our starters, the owner once again came to take orders for the main meal even though there were waiters. We gave her our order and before our Muslim friend placed his order she began walking away. He said that he still had to place his order, she said he was taking too much of time to place an order! At that point we had enough and asked for the bill so we could leave! On our way out we tried to reason with the owners, trying to explain that you could not treat customers in that way but they refused to listen. I find this behaviour completely unacceptable! We live in a democratic society, or so I thought. To have such a negative attitude to someone of a different religion should not be tolerated!

love the place every time and I can always let the lovely owner guide me to new experiences. it never goes wrong. what is genuine with namaskar is that it has consistency and deliver every time, which is very rare in pta and south africa in general. if you are not happy with any small detail,, let the owners know and they will help you to get it right. It is always a delite to come here and feel a very warm welcoming

Delightful food and excellent customer service. Will call again. Thank you

Great food and great service