"Had an awesome South Indian meal in downtown Toronto. Service was great, and the food honestly felt like being back in Chennai. Don't miss the appetizers, Chettinad Paneer, Podi Idli and Dosa. The sambar was next level."
South Indian Restaurant in Toronto
Welcome to Madras Curry, where the rich flavours of South India come to downtown Toronto. From our dining room at 178 Carlton Street in Cabbagetown we serve crispy dosas, podi idli, medhu vada, Chettinad chicken and paneer, flavourful biryanis, thalis and comforting curries. Join us in our dining room, pick up your order, or have it delivered — we are open every day until midnight.
Authentic South Indian food in downtown Toronto
“At Madras Curry, we bring the rich flavors of South India to life with every dish. From our dine-in location at 178 Carlton Street to our food truck on the go, we serve fresh, authentic meals made with tradition and passion. Whether you're craving crispy dosas, flavorful biryanis, or comforting curries, we promise a taste that feels like home.”
Our menu is led by South Indian favourites — masala, Mysore masala and ghee masala dosa, uthappam, idli and podi idli, medhu vada, sambar and rasam, Chettinad and Madras curries, kothu roti, parotta and a full range of biryanis. Alongside them you will find North Indian curries such as Butter Chicken and Kadai Paneer, Indo-Chinese (Hakka) noodles and fried rice, lunch specials, veg and non-veg thalis and a daily Today’s Special. Guests often tell us it tastes like being back in Chennai.
Our Delivery Areas in Downtown Toronto
Madras Curry delivers South Indian food across downtown Toronto. Order online for delivery to these neighbourhoods near our Carlton Street kitchen (driving distance from the restaurant):
Within 1 km
- St. James Town (0.8 km)
- Garden District (0.9 km)
- Church-Wellesley Village (1.0 km)
- Moss Park (1.0 km)
1 to 2 km
- Bay Street Corridor (1.3 km)
- Regent Park (1.3 km)
- Cabbagetown (1.5 km)
- Old Town (1.5 km)
- St. Lawrence (1.9 km)
2 to 3 km
- Corktown (2.3 km)
- Distillery District (2.3 km)
- South Riverdale (2.3 km)
- University (2.4 km)
- Financial District (2.5 km)
- Yorkville (2.6 km)
We also deliver to Riverside, Rosedale, Kensington Market, Greektown (Danforth), North Rosedale, The Annex and Leslieville. For other areas, please contact us.
What Toronto Diners Say About Madras Curry
"Very tasty Indian restaurant in Cabbagetown. Lunch specials as well as a full menu. Food is good, fresh cooked."
"This place was surprisingly good. We enjoyed the non veg thali and lamb kadai for lunch."
Frequently Asked Questions
Location, delivery, favourites, vegetarian options, hours and lunch specials — the short answers.
Contact usWhere is Madras Curry located in Toronto? +
Madras Curry is at 178 Carlton St, Toronto, ON M5A 2K6, Canada, in Cabbagetown in downtown east Toronto.
Do you offer South Indian food delivery in Toronto? +
Yes. Order online for delivery or pickup. We deliver across downtown Toronto, including St. James Town, Garden District, Church-Wellesley Village, Moss Park, Regent Park, Cabbagetown, St. Lawrence, the Distillery District, the Financial District, Yorkville and more nearby neighbourhoods. See our South Indian food delivery page.
What are your most popular South Indian dishes? +
Our most popular dishes are Masala Dosa, Chettinad Chicken, Medhu Vada, Podi Idli, Chettinad Lamb, Non-Veg Thali and biryani. Reviewers also call our sambar next level.
Do you have vegetarian options? +
Yes. Many dishes on our menu are vegetarian, including dosas, idli, medhu vada, uthappam, sambar, rasam, chana masala, paneer curries, veg biryani and veg thali.
What are your hours? +
Madras Curry is open every day, Monday to Sunday, from 11:30 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight).
Do you have lunch specials? +
Yes. We serve lunch specials as well as a full menu, plus thalis and a daily Today’s Special. See what is available today on our online ordering page.