Kottaram in Nottingham

I had the pleasure of dining at this beautiful and atmospheric restaurant, and I couldn't have been more impressed. The ambiance is charming and inviting, making it the perfect place for a special evening. The staff were incredibly professional, friendly, and always ready to assist, adding to the overall fantastic experience. As for the food – it was nothing short of exquisite. Every dish was perfectly prepared, bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented. This restaurant truly offers a gourmet dining experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for exceptional cuisine and service.

We have ordered food for 4 people on friday evening which included beef kizhi, porotta, thalaserry erachi curry and bamboo biriyani. Beef kizhi is just for name sake as it was porotta sandwich filled with beef. Thalaserry chicken curry felt like a normal chicken curry nothing special in it. Porotta was normal frozen which was rotten the very next day. Overall the food was below average and overpriced. We paid 88 pounds for all these items, requesting you to provide atleast good food.

This was our 2nd time and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Easily the best South Indian food in Nottingham. The Dosa's are a must try!

Best onasadhya ever!! Took me back home with the first taste. Thanks for not altering the dishes to suit the local palate. Kannu niranju kazhichapo 🥲

Wow ! Amazing food and beautiful ambience .We went to celebrate my husband's birthday and if you informed staff to bring cake you will get one with birthday songs. Because we went over weekend , the waiting time to get food was long. Staff was amazing.Never seen such beautiful elegant Menu card before.overall good experience.

I was really excited to try this restaurant with all the great reviews……but sadly we didn’t experience many positives throughout the night. We were hosting a party of ten for which we made dinner reservations for Wednesday evening. We ordered everything together; drinks, starters and the entrees. One of the guest asked how long it would take for the starters to come out and we were told ten to fifteen minutes. We got our drinks and at least 25 approaching 30 minutes later the appetizers. We weren’t too happy about the delay but we eagerly decided to dig in, hoping the food would save the mood! Very mixed reviews probably wouldn’t order or recommend the shish kebabs and mango lassi but we did enjoy the dosa, salmon tikka, chili chicken and the lamb chops! Now after the long wait for starters the dinner came about 20 minutes later in the dumbwaiter lift…..we saw our food sitting and waiting for another ten minutes so more dishes could come out. We were missing an entree so we decided to eat what we were presented first! We then ordered another three garlic naans and another entree once we saw we need more food. No problem. Again ready to dig in and enjoy our food, the first thing I heard was our guest say was her food was cold. I thought okay, maybe it wasn’t the hottest 🤔 but after trying all the food it was almost room temperature and cold. Dissatisfied we still tried to enjoy our meal but as minutes passed the food was too cold to eat. I went to speak to our waiter away from the group wanted to be respectful and see what we could do to fix the situation. Once I told him about the cold meals and the long wait he initially began to explain how restaurants work (as if I hadn’t been to one before) that appetizers come out first then the entrees and the typical wait time…..plus shortening the time we actually waited. After telling him we have experience in the industry being restauranteurs we were privy to these things, his tone changed and tried to be more understanding and respectful; instead of almost pushing the cold food off and being in shock it was served so. He said he could do a few things; get us new entree’s, (everyone was hungry and halfway into their meal and we aren’t too keen on wasting food) dessert for everyone on the house or 20% off the bill. I was grateful for the offers and took him up for the discount but the evening left a very sour taste in my mouth. Side note our two entrees and garlic naan came out pipping hot but it was little too late during the meal and to save the night :/ but we did really enjoy the kerela chicken curry and the kottaram erachi curry. The staff was smiling and kind, no qualm's there. The food wasn’t as tasty as we were expecting but the main kicker was the wait time and after receiving the entree’s they were just too cold to eat and finally the response I received after voicing our concern. We were almost embarrassed taking our guests out after such an experience. Really wished it could have been a better evening out. Don’t know if it was just a one off night and they weren’t staffed properly 🤷🏽‍♀️

Delicious! Highly recommend the dosa.

It needs to be returned back to a bar . A karaoke bar. Thats why it never works as anything else. Its just meant to be at the moment it has zero atmoshete food or no food . Chambers it will never be. As chambers was legendary. .and still the memories remain of great nights out thursday to sunday. An amazing bar it was

My friend and I were around Nottingham and was looking for good malayalee restaurant. Kottaram had their anniversary discount offer as well -side+ main course 50% off which was pretty good deal. Ambience is good , staff warm and professional. We didn't have reservation but they were kind to find a table for us. Initially I was little sceptical as the place looked very high end , thought will they be able to cater to authentic flavour of Kerala food. I was actually surprised and blown away by the amazing flavours duck roast had , very soft appam. Bamboo chicken biriyani was also good- more towards Malabar style biriyani, good flavours. Would recommend to try this place for good Kerala food, PS main course took some time to get it prepared as they were making it fresh, but definitely worth the wait.

Beautiful food served to you by wonderful and helpful staff , Priya was our waitress for the evening and she was very good and so friendly

It’s OK. Meat floating in a gravy kind of way it’s ok. We went on a Wednesday night but it still needs to be better than lumps of meat in a non descriptive gravy. Disappointed. Our waiter was great but the food was a let down.

Excellent food and service as always!

Amazing food. One of the best Indian restaurants I've visited and I have been to alot.

Service with a smile from Prihya and all her colleagues. The food was excellent 👌. I just wish I was local so I could come back more often. Do not waste time looking at any other Indian cuisine, this is the one!

I had a great experience in the restaurant... I really enjoyed the ambience and the food was delicious 😋😋I strongly recommend kottaram to all..I will go back.

Great food and great service by Priya and Darshan.

Still the best indian fish dishes in Nottingham if not the country Good quality fish cooked to perfection & never overpowered but the spice and sauce. The food is matched by the friendly attentive service which creates a nice atmosphere in the dining area Absolutely fantastic

Good quality starters and curries with a Southern India flavour - great service (Ansaf)

Our table wasn't ready on arrival but the host took us straight to the bar and our drinks were paid for. When the food arrived it was distinctly different from other restaurants. Flavoursome and generous portion size. I could have eaten the lentil fritters starter all night.

Nice menu with some alternative Indian food which is nice to see. I had the lamb and it was a little fatty but overall very nice. I ordered a nan I they only bring half which I was disappointed about, but I would definitely come back again. My only complaint was that the men's toilet was a little dirty at the hand dryer.

Beautiful food and attentive service in lovely relaxed surroundings. We love this place been a few times and will definitely be back.

Very helpful and friendly staff. A fantastic 50% off special offer made my experience food value for money and I thoroughly enjoyed my starter and main course.

Great food, service and atmosphere, this is where me and my girlfriend had our first date and this is where we celebrated our anniversary

An amazing spot for Indian food . From drinks to desserts they didn’t fail to amaze us . I tried their special cocktail, meen mulakittath and Falooda as dessert. I do not have words to express the love for those I have tried . Especially the Falooda every spoon had a bit of heaven in it . Too filling and delicious for someone like me who got a sweet tooth

Nice food (unusual - soft shelled crab!) and very good value for money with the half price July offer.

Friendly & helpful staff, great food too, freshly cooked, no long waiting in between courses. Prices are fantastic at the moment as they are celebrating their 2nd birthday with a special offer for all of July. Normal prices aren’t bad though Thank you

Lovely restaurant see why it's got brilliant reviews the service is very good and the food is excellent and all at a reasonable price for a city centre eatery well done Kottaram 👏

Would never go again, we have travelled the world been to Kerala, food nothing like it. We spent nearly 200.00, not a problem but half way through mains we were constantly hassled about they needed the table and this continued throughout the meal. We had to ask for desert and coffee as they constantly hassled us for the table When paying we said we would not go back due to constant hassle, trying to give constructive criticism, the reply was we are not bothered we don't want you. Really..............Born and bred in Nottinggam how sad we are reduced to this

The mushroom curry and naan with paneer starter were a great combination. Service by Priya and Ansar was excellent!

Tremendous experience with delicious food and service

Very good biryani, I liked the fish one. I have been here a few times now and it is very good

Embark on a culinary adventure at Kottaram. Their incredible cuisine will tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors. Immerse yourself in the inviting atmosphere, bathed in ambient lighting and echoing the rich traditions of Malabar. Kottaram promises an unforgettable dining experience for all your senses.

An absolute gem! Amazing fantastic food, great atmosphere, and the staff are definitely worth 5 stars! Very attentive and helpful! I apologise that I can't remember anyone's name but we had an amazing time! Many thanks to you all xx

Great food and service Would definitely recommend and return. They do a great deal on starters and mains Good portion sizes.

One of the best South Indian Restaurants in Nottingham. We have been here couple of times and it never fails to deliver on food and service. We went here for busy Saturday dinner service, staff here helped us from the time of booking till our dinner. The food is cooked to perfection & the flavours are incredible. I would highly recommend Kottram if you are exploring different kinds of Indian cuisine.

I want to take my time to thank you for this amazing restaurant that I had splendid evening with my partner. Tried their signature dishes Kallappam, beef roast, chicken curry, and my favourite MANGO TANDOORI PRAWNS(it's soooo delicious). There, the service team was well trained and even served food and drink, very politely. Will visit again soon . From leicester to Nottingham only for Kottaram restaurant guys. Thank you xx

Only few items in the menu were from Kerala cuisine. Iraichi curry was good. Masala dosai was good In KiLi parotta, they forgot to add the curry over the parotta. So parotta was dry in it. Pickle was good Bamboo chicken biriyani was dry. Very few small chicken breast pieces, for the price that you pay for it. Portion sizes for curries are smaller. Very small and few pieces of chicken , lamb , beef and scallops. I guess everything depends on the chef for that day

An absolute hidden gem of a restaurant. We’ve tried another very popular, excellent Indian restaurant on the same road (I won’t name it in case it distracts you from Kottaram hehe) and wanted to try a new place. I found Kottaram on Google Maps. And boy, we did NOT regret it! Food was phenomenal. We ordered the lamb bao, tandoori chicken trío and lentil doughnuts for starters. Mind blowing! And then for mains, lamb biryani, lamb nihari, chicken tikka masala and chicken saag. My mother and I were so full, we felt like we’d explode. Yet we couldn’t stop eating! My dad thoroughly enjoyed his saag and my husband was starting to sweat from the tikka masala (which was hilarious to witness). Service was absolutely wonderful as well. If you’re looking for a brilliant Indian in Nottingham, look no further than KOTTARAM!!!

Best lime and soda, no idea why. Lovely food.

Loved the food. We had Bamboo chicken biryani, lamb biryani & grilled fish. All tasted great.

Absolutely delicious food served in a lovely setting with excellent service. All the staff were friendly and attentive, a very pleasant atmosphere even early on in the evening while it was quiet. Reasonably priced, excellent food, will return soon.

Exceptional dining experience at Kottaram! The non-veg platter was divine, featuring succulent scallops, flavorful mutton chops, juicy king prawns in mango sauce, and tender chicken. The mutton curry paired perfectly with Kerala parota. The ambience was delightful, and the staff were attentive and welcoming. Highly recommend

Bamboo biryani was like eating chicken curry with plain rice.Wasn't worth the price.Starters were good but quantity was very less. Parking at NCP is very costly.

One of the best Kerala restaurant

Good to see a variety of more unusual Indian dishes that you don’t find everywhere (eg some wrapped in a banana leaf). Would definitely suit vegetarians/vegans as well as meat eaters. Excellent service, very helpful staff.

The customer service was really good. The food was very tasty & very nice presentation. But the lamb chops wasn’t cooked properly. But when told the staff they replaced it immediately. Very friendly staff. Bit pricy but it’s worth it.

Lovely food, atmosphere and service. Everything was perfect, looking forward to going back!

Awesome food and excellent service! Hosted a 50th birthday celebration with friends and family. Had the opportunity to taste traditional Vishu Sadya all veg food served on banana leaf. Staff were excellent and very accommodating. Have had meat curries as takeaway before which are authentic and delicious. Highly recommended !

Fantastic banana leaf vegetarian thali for Vishu (Keralan New Year). Multiple high quality curries and pickles. Lovely presentation, homely service and taste. The highest quality I’ve seen outside of South Asia. True nostalgia. Can’t recommend enough. Already rebooked for the next special in September for Onam!

Everything was great, from the food to the warm staff!

We been there to celebrate friend's 50th birthday. The food was tasty and delicious. Very authentic!!! Lovely staff and wonderful service.

Went in for a friends 50th birthday. Food was tasty, had the traditional Vishu sadhya food served on banana leaf. Service needs improvement, staff appeared overwhelmed with the amount of trade that walked in and filled the restaurant to its full capacity. I will 100% recommend the restaurant for everyone who lives Indian food.

One of the best Kerala restaurant we’ve been to in the UK. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Food was simply the best. We tried Kallappam, Garlic Naan and Kerala Chicken curry. Ambiance is top notch! Kudos to the interior designer 🤪 Right under the NCP multi level car parking.

The ambience and the food was awesome. A very satisfying and tasty meal far away from home.. made us feel at home

Second visit to this restaurant and the food & service was amazing once again. Southern Indian cuisine at its best. Can’t wait to come again, thanks!

Good menu choice. Had the chicken saag, garlic naan and butter chicken-all lovely. Pleasant surroundings, friendly, attentive staff.

Excellent food and service. Delightful butter chicken and pilau rice.

Had an amazing experience at kottaram.. the food was authentic and delicious.... more over the ambience was welcoming.. very hospitable staff.. I’d definitely recommend this place to all my friends

Awesome experience of Indian cuisines, it’s a treat for your taste buds. One of the best indian restaurant at Nottingham. Top notch service 👍 5 🤩

Lovely food, would eat here again

Very good Fast service and trustworthy unlike Calcutta club (noisy nearby resturant) Great food and helpful staff Keep it up

As a connoisseur of South Indian cuisine, Kottaram exceeded all expectations.The aroma of spices filled the air, promising a culinary adventure. The menu offered a wide array of traditional dishes, each bursting with flavor.The service was impeccable, with the staff providing insightful recommendations and ensuring a memorable dining experience. Kottaram is a gem in Nottingham's culinary scene, a must-visit for anyone craving an authentic taste of South India.

Appreciated team kottaram.Amazing ambiance. The food was amazing and the staff were amazing as well❤️. A must try.

Lovely food, great staff & service. Would have liked indications of the heat/spice of the dishes. The Khari is a lot hotter than I've had before.

Potentially the best curry I’ve ever had. Sensational.

Dined at lunch time today for our first visit. Service and food was AMAZING. Can recommend onion bhaji and veg samosa starters and chicken rogan josh and chicken tikka masala mains.

A group of us went to eat there after the Forest v Liverpool game a few weeks ago. Excellent service and quality food. Lamb nigiri and Chicken biryani done in a bamboo shoot to die for. Highly recommended

One of the best Kerala Food, especially Malabar fish

Last Saturday I visited this restaurant with my friends. The food quantity was very less and the food was expensive compared to other restaurants. tasteless food

Went as part of a work function, we were all really impressed! The food was absolutely gorgeous and arrived promptly, the staff were very attentive and friendly, and the restaurant itself had a positive atmosphere. I'd definitely go back - thank you!

Fantastic food and excellent service. Highly recommend and will definitely be visiting there again.

Great food and lovely staff! Will definitely be back again soon

Happy to share the experience with Kottaram restaurant that I found recently. Living long time here but first time experiencing a nice kind of atmosphere and especially the quality of food. We just randomly chosen this restaurant . But for me and my friends also actually really love the service of them . We almost tried their signature dishes like : BAMBOO BIRIYANI TANDOORI MANGO PRAWN KALLAPPAM WITH CHICKEN CURRY CHICKEN LOLLIPOP The quality of food were bang on and we really enjoyed it. The staff and the service were really polite and quick as well. Those who looking out for best dining experience its a best experience for all people. Keep going kottaram restaurant xx

This is the best Indian restaurant in Nottingham. The masala dosa and lamb nihari are our favourites

First time here celebrating a family birthday with12 people and had a brilliant time. Food was amazing and had a subtle difference from other similar restaurants The staff went above and beyond Service was attentive but not intrusive Will definitely be going back

Kottaram, adorable little place with great atmosphere and decor never let you down. Great cuisine and prompt, efficient service. Certainly looking foward to come back for the mango prawns and bamboo biriyani 😋

By far the most delicious indian cuisine i've tried. We loved the whole experience- Gotta mention Priya outstanding service, she's amazing. She recommended some of the best picks from the menu and we loved it! Will come back soon.

Tried Kottaram in Nottingham – decent flavors but lacked the wow factor. Service was okay. But we were expecting more. Might give it another go.

Fantastic food, quick service, all the food arrived at the same time, and was very fresh!

“Kottaram” Restaurant serves up a tantalizing array of Indian flavour’s Whether you're craving the rich spices of the North or the fiery kick of the South, their menu has something for everyone. Standout dishes include the perfectly cooked biryanis, i mean the “bamboo biryani”being a must-try specialty. The bamboo-infused aroma adds a unique twist to the traditional biryani experience. Don't miss out on their crispy, flavorful “uzhunu vada” or their chef's specials beef roast. Yummy…….. overall it was a nice experience. Tq for serving authentic Indian cuisine in uk…. Spread your taste everywhere…..

“Kottaram” Restaurant serves up a tantalizing array of Indian flavour’s Whether you're craving the rich spices of the North or the fiery kick of the South, their menu has something for everyone. Standout dishes include the perfectly cooked biryanis, i mean the “bamboo biryani”being a must-try specialty. The bamboo-infused aroma adds a unique twist to the traditional biryani experience. Don't miss out on their crispy, flavorful “uzhunu vada” or their chef's specials beef roast. Yummy…….. overall it was a nice experience. Tq for serving authentic Indian cuisine in uk…. Spread your taste everywhere…..

Best south indian food in Nottingham . The quality of the food is amazing . All the food has its own unique taste and flavour . So happy to meet the chef Visakh .

Lovely restaurant and staff! We went for a Mother’s Day lunch and really enjoyed the South Indian food! The starter platter was excellent as were the Kerala chicken curry and Fish selection! The staff were very friendly and overall a great experience!

Our favourite go to restaurant on all special days because they serve the best 👌 Special mention to the amazing team and their service!!!

Excellent food and service!! We have conducted our Baby,s first bday here and all our guests really appreciated their food and service

Wonderful food and friendly staff. Great veggie choices and staff very helpful with recommendations. Menu very clearly shows veggie options and allergies. Wine was good and very reasonably priced, no rip off prices! Would highly recommend. Definitely would return. Thank you

Visited after being at the playhouse theatre. Very warm welcome, food amazing, the Naan is sooo good. Atmosphere was relaxed. 10/10 to Kottaram will definitely back ..

Went here for the first time on 1/3/24 after a recommendation from friends. This is bar none the best Indian restaurant in Nottingham. Service is very friendly, food is excellent. Fantastic in every way. Will be back

Lovely restaurant, great service and wonderful food. We just turned up and were really lucky to get a table. I'd read the brilliant reviews and they were right. Fabulous!

Food was lovely and great service too thankyou

beautiful place, with mouth watering food. Have to mention priya for the outstanding service, she deserves it and so does the rest of the team. Best curries we've had in a while, extremely rich flavours. Will return soon!

What an absolutely lovely evening. Catered for our requirements excellently - vegan and non vegan. The food was very good and so were the staff. For us the best was the calm and tranquil atmosphere. Will definitely return and would definitely recommend. Thank you very much for your wonderful service.

Came here for a lovely date night arranged by my girlfriend to be. Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, great overall experience. Ansaf is king 👑

Dosas bigger than your head! The food was very good, the staff were very approachable and amazing. I loved Ansaf the most.

Kottaram's biryani was amazing - flavorful rice, tender meat and perfect blend of spices. Definitely worth a visit..!

I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional service provided by Darshan. He was quick to respond, yet never intrusive, ensuring our dining experience was enjoyable and displaying a genuine enthusiasm for ensuring customer satisfaction. His recommendations, particularly for the dessert, were spot on. I commend Kottaram Restaurant for having such a dedicated and skilled member on their team. Darshan is a true asset, and his service greatly contributes to the welcoming environment of the restaurant. I would highly recommend this dining establishment to others, not just for the delicious food, but for the outstanding service provided by Darshan and the team.

We booked in for a family meal last Sunday. We all had the Thali which had a lovely selection of dishes all of which were delicious! Lovely service too. Will definitely be back!

Deep, rich intense flavours. One of the best selections of curry I’ve ever tried. We ordered 4 completely different dishes and there was incredible variety in each of them. Each had a unique flavour. Unlike some places where the is an obvious base sauce for many of the curries on offer with a small tweak or one of two different ingredients which constitutes a different dish, Kottaram feels like each curry is individually created. The service was friendly and prompt. I can’t wait to go back.

All I can say is WOW the best curry we've ever had. The staff couldn't do anymore for you. They were amazing. We will definitely be visiting again

1st time here,won't be the last, myself and wife had two different starters two different curries,one word "Delicious"