tashas Melrose Arch — Restaurant in Gauteng

Tashas Melrose Arch – Where Style Meets Soulful Simplicity

Tashas at Melrose Arch is a masterclass in contemporary dining—chic, vibrant, and effortlessly stylish. From the moment you walk in, the staff exude the perfect blend of professionalism and warmth. Service is intuitive, with staff members who are not just attentive but genuinely passionate about ensuring every guest enjoys an elevated experience.

The food is where Tashas truly shines—every dish is a celebration of freshness, finesse, and thoughtful curation. The Livers on Toast is a standout: perfectly sautéed chicken livers served in a rich, garlic-infused gravy, complemented by roasted cherry tomatoes, rocket, and a soft fried egg atop rustic village bread. It’s comfort food refined with flair.

Next, the Salmon Bagel—a delicate balance of flavors with herb horseradish crème, crispy capers, fresh rocket, fennel, and radish, all layered over silky smoked salmon and a warm, fluffy bagel. It’s indulgence with a light touch—ideal for brunch or a midday boost.

For the health-conscious diner, the Peanut Protein Smoothie is a revelation. A creamy blend of peanut butter, banana, almond milk, chia seeds, agave, and a hint of cinnamon, it delivers both nutrition and satisfaction. Smooth, energizing, and perfectly balanced—it’s wellness in a glass.

Price points reflect the quality and the premium location, but every rand spent feels justified. Portions are generous, presentation is elegant, and the flavor profiles are consistently impressive.

The atmosphere? Effortlessly cosmopolitan. Think airy interiors, natural tones, vibrant energy, and a sense of occasion without pretension. Whether you’re people-watching on the patio or hosting a client over coffee, Tashas delivers an ambiance that adapts to your vibe—upscale yet...

We went to this tashas for brunch on the 30th of January 2022 at about 11am. We ordered the French toast and the whole wheat chicken wrap. The food was probably a 3/5 - nothing amazing but also not bad.

The service however was atrocious. We were seated at 11:00 and nobody actually came to take drink's orders until 11:20. By around 12, we were done eating and the wait staff started blatantly ignoring us. I managed to get someone's attention and asked for another cup of coffee and the bill (this request was ignored and not recorded).

By 12:30 I hadn't received either the bill or the coffee and was quite exhausted from trying to get any of the wait staff's attention so I called out to a nearby staff member to ask for the bill. She raised a finger to me and a dismissive tone and said 'Just wait' extremely rudely. I immediately got up and went to the counter and paid the bill leaving a big fat zero as a tip. I finally was able to leave the restaurant at around 12:40. The second coffee I ordered was not included on the bill so clearly was not put through.

It's disgusting to be treated like an afterthought by a restaurant and I feel my time was seriously wasted for so-so food. I will not...

It was okay...

Food was pretty average, which I found to be unfortunate especially when considering the price of said food. I had the spaghetti bolognese which was somewhat bland and lacked any real flavour (Honestly my mum makes it so well, I guess my standards may be a little high) and the pasta chicken Alfredo (which tasted just "okay")

Service (this only applies to the waiter we had of course) was below average. He seemed distracted/more eager to serve a different table and rushed us to place an order. When we asked for some time to make a decision, he was back in about a minute or less, then as soon as the food arrived, he disappeared on us for so long, dessert was no longer worth the trouble. He also appeared visibly annoyed at the fact that my guest asked a question about the constituents of one of the cocktails. (maybe he was having a bad day or something, however that's still no reason to snap at your customers for something so trivial)

It was a decent experience all in all, however I can confidently recommend other places where you'd spend just as much if not less and receive better food and possibly...