Kayal in Nottingham

Their dishes mainly focus on local people, so all the dishes are mild but taste good. They have a good seating area, and the service is also good.

The service was lovely but food was mediocre - parathas were a little hard and lacked flavour.

Amazing place - we go there every week for lunch - super friendly and great food

Excellent food and really attentive service. A real gem!

The best Indian in Nottingham so far.

Lovely food as always and great service from Basil. We both ordered the Thali and I’m taking home lunch for tomorrow, so can’t knock the portion sizes at all. I always forget how much I love this place and it’s nice to be pleasantly surprised

Good food but a bit pricey I'd say. That's the only reason I deducted one star. I had the chicken Biryani and it was really good. It took me back home. I am a malayali and it is so hard to find good Kerala food in the UK. Most of the Indian restaurants in the UK focus only on North Indian food. People haven't even experienced the beauty and variety of South Indian food. So it's really good to see south Indian restaurants in general and if it's a Kerala restaurant I just hit jackpot. Like I said the food is expensive but so worth it. Must try the masala dosa which they serve with sambar. This was one of the best sambars I have tried in the UK. U will definitely feel bad that u will run out of it because it's just a side. They also do amazing chilli prawns with lots of caramelized onions. What could possibly go wrong. I would not recommend the baked goods like puff pastries as they are not worth the price at all. For a comparison you can buy that for 15p in Kerala 🙃. You can also try the uthappam which is not exactly a traditional Kerala dish but still rocks. And finally my last recommendation is a must try which is Kerala porotta. Which is definitely different from north Indian paratha. Porotta is more flaky and soft and fun fact the staple food of Kerala. So hope you all have a wonderful visit .

Me and my wife, enjoy coming here. Service is spot on and so is the food too. We come here regularly and it hasn’t disappointed

Me and my husband love this restaurant! The service is always incredible. The food is also so good! I definitely recommend the fish curry as it’s super creamy with tangy coconut flavours. Nice atmosphere too.

I recently visited Kayal Restaurant in Nottingham and had an amazing meal. I tried the tapioca served with fish gravy and the fish tawa fry, and both dishes were incredible. The tapioca had a unique, chewy texture that paired perfectly with the rich, spicy fish gravy, which was full of flavor and had a lovely tanginess. The fish tawa fry was crispy on the outside, tender inside, and coated in a delicious, aromatic masala. The combination of these dishes felt like authentic Kerala home cooking. The restaurant had a warm, welcoming vibe, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Kayal for anyone looking to try authentic South Indian cuisine!

Great seafood curry, fabulous service and lovely atmosphere! Perfect place for big groups or small dinners, great value for money.

Excellent evening meal here. Really interesting and different choice of Indian food. Had great fried pineapple for starters followed by a wonderful crab curry. Staff were great and efficient and friendly.

Very very good, customer service excellent I was convinced the lamb dish was beef and they went to lengths to show me it was lamb giving me free dishes and I’m now convinced it was definitively lamb it was excellent. Silly me

Superb Authentic restaurant. Felt like really in Kerala. Went with my wife and ordered seafood platter and Thali meal. Loved it.

Good experience like their other branches. Good food and good ambience. Finding parking can be a hassle though. Food tastes authentic and quality is good

Always a great visit, highly recommend.

So good, really knowledgeable about vegan options and super helpful with recommendations. Lovely service and tasty food, really generous portions.

I can't believe I haven't been here before in all the time I have lived in Nottingham. Kayal cook genuine Keralan cuisine full of flavour and not just heat. Having worked in India, I know there is a difference between Anglo-Indian food that caters for our tastes and the real thing. The dosa on their own had flavour (not just bland pancakes), and the seafood biriani was sublime. Basil was the consummate host and made us feel extremely welcome and was attentive to all our needs. The restaurant is warm and inviting and we loved every minute. All in all, this is a place you definitely want to try in Nottingham, and I wish I had done so sooner.

Amazing food and service! Basil looked after us with his perfect service! Thanks so much for a lovely visit

Fantastic food, very friendly - great lunch menu

Basil, our waiter, was super helpful explaining all the dishes. There aren't spicy ratings on the menu so ask if you're unsure. He also recommended what side dishes to order with mains. Try the lentil donuts 🍩 😋. Also if you're lucky Magic Amit might be there entertaining you at your table.

Mahee was so lovely and made excellent recommendations. Really enjoyed the meal. Definitely coming back ! Thank you

Such amazing food, lovely lovely atmosphere. I brought my student daughter and we were having such a great night & then Magic Amit came and did a magic trick AND BLEW OUR MINDS! Seriously top notch food. I would have given it 10/10 but with Magic Amit it's now 11/10!!!! Highly recommended.

Delicious food and incredible atmosphere. Also an unexpected but amazing surpise was Magic Amit - seriously impressive magic, left me speechless and made it an incredibly memorable evening! Will definitely be returning!

Tonight we had the pleasure of being bamboozled and entertained in equal measure by Magic Amit, a wonderfully engaging table magician. A very unique experience which made our meal tonight feel extra special! Another lovely dining experience at Kayal Nottingham. The lamb dosa was wonderfully tender and flavoursome as always, topped off with a mango lassi. My partner is coeliac and the staff are very attentive with suggestions, and very knowledgeable about the ingredients of every dish on the menu. Consistently one of our favourite restaurants in Nottingham, and has been for many years.

The food is excellent, and thanks Mahee for the great service too.

Good food but I wouldn’t rate them 5. Fish was nice but the starter portions were small. Overall we had a great time on first day of new year. Service was great too.

Excellent & authentic food! Helpful and friendly service from Mahee! Thank you and we will be back again! 🙏

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant, particularly as a visitor from Kerala, India. This was our first visit, and we started with the Prawns Mango Curry, which was delicious and accompanied by a small serving of Lemon Rice. As a starter, we ordered the Rabbit Pepper Fry. While it was decent, we appreciated the generous amount of black pepper, a flavor we had missed since arriving in Nottingham. We also tried the Kerala Porotta and King Fish Curry. The Parotta was satisfactory, though not quite perfect, while the King Fish Curry was both generous in portion and flavorful. The staff were exceptionally welcoming and always wore a smile, which added to the overall comfort of our dining experience. The only minor concern was that both the Prawns and Fish curries had similar flavors, being rich, creamy coconut-based dishes. In the future, we hope to explore a more varied selection and look forward to the staff's guidance in choosing different dishes. Overall, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone seeking a taste of Kerala.

We have had another great experience at The Kayal. The service is so friendly and you are always made to feel that your custom is inportant. Mahe, our waitress, is wonderful and we will return. Till the next time. Thank you.

The food is excellent here. One of the best authentic Indian restaurants in Nottingham.

Food was great handsdown. Authentic Kerala flavour food with the spice moderate. Service was good and friendly staff. Definitely a place to try.

Today, around 3 PM, I visited the worst restaurant I have ever been to. I ordered two masala dosas, one uttapam, and chili paneer. The food was terrible in taste. One of the masala dosas even had a strand of hair in it, which was extremely unhygienic. Additionally, the dosa batter was sour and clearly unfit for making dosas. Serving such food to customers is unacceptable, especially when we are paying for it. As a restaurant, it is your responsibility to provide quality and hygienic food. Customers should not be expected to pay for substandard food. This was a deeply disappointing experience.

We had an incredible experience at Kayal Resturant. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a modern yet cozy vibe. Every dish was beautifully presented, and the flavors were outstanding--especially the Chicken Biriyani and Sea food Biriyani, Grilled fish which was tender and perfectly seasoned. Pala Beef chops were incredible for both malayalie customers and british. My British friends really enjoyed the food. The service was impeccable; Specially Ms Mahi and Anas was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, making thoughtful recommendations. He recommended Kallushap meen curry and Chicken Biriyani us. It was simply Awesome. Prices were reasonable for the quality, making it a wonderful value. Highly recommend for a memorable meal!"

They were absolutely amazing! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the presentation was beautiful. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. Keep up the great work!"

A lovely food will be going back soon. We had uzhunu vada and Chilli Paneer as starter and pork peralan and ammichi pidi and kozhi as mains. Much recommended.

What s beautiful place to have a lovely evening

We were served by Mahee who was wonderful! so lovely and kind and really looked after us! The food was impeccable and really hearty

Always a pleasure to eat at kayal, amazing food and great atmosphere. Big thanks to mahee & anas for the excellent service!

Thank you Mahee and Anas for your kindness and great service. Your food recommendations were spot on and absolutely delicious. So loved my fish thali. I would thoroughly recommend!

We had a family meal here, served Mahee and Anas. Mahee remembered our complicated vegan and gluten free order from the top of her head, and made great suggestions for our orders. The food and drinks were great, and served promptly

Lovely food and very good service. The waiters (Mahee and Devika) were super helpful recommending us great dishes 😊 this was our second time here and there will be more

Lovely vegetarian Thali and great service from Mahe.

This is probably the best fine dining restaurant we’ve been to for Kerala food. The quality of the dishes, the atmosphere and the service was just top notch. The price does reflect this but i felt that is to be expected considering what you get for it. Having said that, portion sizes are very generous so you could easily share between 2. The quality of service has to be called out as this was brilliant. We had Maheshwari look after us that day and not only was she great with the adults but she was so good with the kids. Also, we were a party of 8 adults and 3 kids - Maheshwari memorised our (very complicated) order so easily without a notepad and got it correct! That alone was impressive. If you want authentic Kerala food and service, I would highly recommend this place. Being Keralians ourselves, we certainly give it the stamp of approval.

Absolutely fantastic food with outstanding service. Mahi recommended some lovely dishes. We would undoubtedly come back again in future.

The restaurant serves the best food and their service is good. The restaurant has best ambiance with a cozy vibe. From pre meal snacks to the mains the food is well presented. The chicken biryani and seafood biryani is perfectly seasoned. The prices and quality of the food spot on and very reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant.

not satisfied with the food..Paid high price for small portions.Very expensive.Atmosphere and ambiance is good however food served was very less.Not recommended..

Food was amazing, as was the service. I went for a mushroom dish and the chapati which I'd highly recommend. The only dampener for me was the atmosphere, where it was difficult to hold a conversation due to the loud music. That said, I'd absolutely go again on a quieter night

Great food and meat portions , friendly staff, reasonable prices. Very kindly advised me not to order too much because I would be full which turned out to be true 🤣.

Visited the place with my friends this afternoon. We all unanimously rated the food and ambience to be awesome. The preparations had great portions. The recommendations by the support staff was on point and we enjoyed delicious dishes ranging from vada in the starters to polichattu in the main course. Thumbs up to the chef and the entire team.

Delicious food and great ambiance. @Mahi and her team is amazing with their suggestions and personalising the taste. Would highly recommend.

Amazing food, live music, very very kind, polite and helpful staff. Especially Mahi she was kind, patient and polite. She recommended delicious food. I will definitely come again with friends and family. Highly recommend restaurant. Her team Madhu ,Devika also were very kind and helpful, and service with smile.

Absolutely perfect. The food was warm and so delicious. And the services were so kind.

So many delicious options. Highly recommend the Chilli Paneer and Dosas. Lovely atmosphere and great service from Mahi and the entire team. Very generous portions but doesn't compromise on the flavour. Definitely worth a visit and wish we lived closer.

I had a fantastic dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. A special thank you to Mahi and Anas for their excellent recommendations and attentive service. They made our meal truly memorable with their warmth and professionalism. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for amazing food and top-notch service!

Excellent in every way; service, food & atmosphere all 5 star. The Dosa are an absolute must have! Very delicious & filling! Also reasonable pricing. Will be back!

I am so grateful with Mahi. She recommends really good plates. All af them were really tasty. I will come back 100%

Food was spot on, the price is right, and Devika who served us was an absolute delight. Might have ordered a bit too much food, but they kindly bagged up my leftovers so I can have it fried for breakfast. Luxury!

Had a very lovely meal! Was my first visit. Out waitress Devika was super sweet and attentive. Really good at explaining the dishes to us The atmosphere was really nice and relaxed, the food was so super yummy. Definitely coming back!(:

Great atmosphere and service. The food was a solid 9 out of 10. This is probably due to my own taste. The spicing was not how I normally enjoy Indian food. I highly recommend the restaurant but be warned, it's pricy to eat here. I will definitely return.

Wonderful food, had meaning to stop for a while and it's a unique experience. Delicious food from Kerala and excellent service from Mahi our waitress

The food and service were amazing! The gluten free options were incredible. I felt so special as it was my birthday! Mahi was super friendly and gave the best recommendations! Thank you team - we’ll be back.

The atmosphere is beautiful, the service is great and the staff are friendly especially Mahi. Thank you for your help and your wonderful manners. I ordered these delicious dishes Nandan Kozhi Curry, Chicken Biriyani and I recommend this dish Full Tilapia Pollich I took it based on the recommendation of the beautiful Mahi and it turned out to be very delicious.

Mahi was very helpful in helping me understand the menu and very nice. She is knowledgeable about the dishes. This is my first time,

Been here a few times and the food is always good. My wife and daughter both had the Kayal Special Sadya which they thoroughly enjoved. I chose the Cheera Erachi Curry, which is one of the best lamb curries I've ever had .... had it last time I visited and the time I visited Kayal Leicester, so it's become a bit of a go to choice! Although I went for a predominantly meat based curry, I've been impressed with their selection of fish and vegetarian options. My wife / daughter sometimes go in at lunchtime and have a 'business' lunch which is a Thali and they rave about that. During this visit our waitress was Mahi, who delivered 1st class service and attended to all our needs. Thank you Mahi.

Had a lovely evening at Kayal. The food was lovely and our waitress Mahi was so nice and attentive, recommending some excellent dishes. The decor is lovely very friendly staff, we will come again

Delicious, unique menu with excellent service. Excellent seafood thali, fair prices and a complementary desert. Yummy. Mahi was wonderful, very knowledgeable of the menu and recommended dishes that we were all very happy with.

mahi was a lovely server and helped us pick some delicious food!! the atmosphere was lovely 100% reccomend

A lovely experience tonight! Our lovely host Mahi was very kind and good with recommending dishes! We had an amazing time!

What a lovely evening we had here! The atmosphere was beautiful, with live music played all night and the food was delicious! I can’t thank Mahi enough for her incredible service and for her recommendations when it came to ordering! Would absolutely recommend!

Absolutely excellent food and service from Mahi, her recommendation for the fish dish I had was spot on, thank you.

Awesome experience. Tried some authentic Kerala recipes 🌴 with my friends. Chef is able to nail the right balance of spices and meat 👍. Service was top notch. Keep up the good work, I am planning my teams dinner out here 😊

This is the third time we are going to Kayal, and we absolutely love the food, service, and atmosphere. It is the first and only kerala restaurant we have been to in the UK, and they prepare authentic and amazing food. This time, we came all the way from Burton on Trent, just for this experience and got to see the chef Mahi, her food was awesome, but mostly the service she provided we will always remember. Devika, who served us, was very welcoming.

Mahi was just amazing. Food was out of this world. I will definitely come again!!

Visited 11/10/2024, food was great and the atmosphere was lovely. Anas, our server, was very attentive to our table and patient with our chatting. Thank you Kayal, and Anas.

Very nice place in the center of Nottingham. Good Indian cuisine. It's the second time I've gone and I really liked it both times. The service is tremendously friendly but I didn't like that when paying by card, they put the POS in front of me with the options for different tips, with the waitress standing there in front and looking to see what I put. His displeasure was noticeable when I said “no tip.” I didn't like the way they did it. Furthermore, I think that a minimum tip of 10% is extremely exaggerated.

Beautiful food and amazing staff. Excellent service and favours every time I come here. Mahi and the team create a great experience.

Lovely lunch, delicious food (great vegan options). Mahi was super helpful - thanks for the great recommendations!

Delicious food and friendly staff! Would definitely recommend

맛있어요😋 It was my first time here and it was a great experience. Friendly service, great food, nice atmosphere.perfect 👍

The place is awesome apart from being on the expensive side. You'll find a variety of authentic kerala food there, probably the best in town. The service is exceptional as the staff are professional and friendly. Moreover, offers a really good atmosphere as well.

visited recently and was blown away by the food. I really do not like fish but friends had really recommended the tilapia pollichathu. i am so glad i tried this, it’s one of the most delicious things i’ve ever tasted and not fishy in the slightest, would strongly recommend everyone tries it. Full portion at 21 pounds is a lot even between 2, very reasonably priced.

Gorgeous authentic food and great value for money. Huge portions and so much flavour. Mahi chose our meals for us as we couldn't decide what to order and she chose beautiful pork starter, banana leaf fish and chicken curry mains We will definitely be back!

Went to kayal today and had a great meal served with a smile. It became our favorite meal coz of the service and the ambience. Mahi was our server, special thanks for the recommendations...

Great lunch time menu, very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and helpful staff. Good was amazing and the price was very reasonable.

Very good food and friendly staff, particularly Devika. She guided us very well through the menu.

Wonderful place , great food and service(Mahi).

Excellent food from Kerala, a state in South India. Our host Mahi was exceptional, she took utmost care to make sure our Onam Sadya was grand!

The ambiance and staff is good. I highly doubt the food served here is fresh. I had a lamb dosa and after only 30-40 mins of my dinner I started feeling very uneasy and ultimately puked the entire thing I had in this restaurant.

Lunch today at Kayal Nottingham for the Onam Sadhya celebration was fabulous. Beautiful food, very helpful and friendly staff, especially Mahi who explained many of the dishes for us.

First time here. We had a fabulous experience. Something different and incredible! I had the stuffed bass fish with prawns. WOW! Mahi was very helpful and looked after us throughout . 10/10. Go now and you won't be disappointed.

Very good and kind staff, especially Mahi.

Excellent food. Excellent service. Mahi the waitress who served us was super friendly and funny

Really good meal. Had the meals that included a wide selection of small dishes per person. Really nice staff, a very good evening.

Delicious food and lovely friendly service. Enjoyed the atmoshpere and a great evening. Lovely waitress Devika. Definitely recommend!

Very good food and amazing service :) had nibbles for starter, then dosa and the rice dumplings which were delicious. Appam also nice

Stellar experience. Fabulous service and delicious flavours. Definitely recommend

Excellent service and ambiance with good Kerala cousins. Highly recommend.

Absolutely delicious curries and excellent service from Devika! Great vegan options too. Highly recommend if you're in Nottingham.

Must experience...Great food and service.