Mama Masala in Derry

Best Indian food I’ve had outside of India. Can’t emphasise enough on how delicious and authentic the food tasted, the staff is very friendly and welcoming , the kid friendly version of chicken curry that was recommended by them was really enjoyed by our toddler and delicious ice cream was on the house, the view of the quay is like cherry on top of icing. Really enjoyed the delicious food and highly recommend the Chicken Lababdar.

Best Indian restaurant ever... The Food & Staff are exceptional... Highly recommended 👌

Our first time visiting Mama Masala we love Indian cuisine and couldn't wait to visit. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the food did not disappoint, the best we've had. It was quite busy and they did have a large group in, which was maybe why we found the service slow and the waiters to not be very engaging.

Great service and very good food. Happy out :)

It took a month to find a proper Indian restaurant in derry after trying couplr before Really authentic food !!

Tried today reall lovely food love it

We had the absolute pleasure of having Mama Masala cater our wedding, and I can't express how amazing the experience was! The entire team was so caring and attentive, making sure every detail was perfect. A special shoutout to the manager, Dill, who went above and beyond by organising a fantastic tasting and ensuring all dietary requirements were covered without any fuss. What really stood out was their dedication — they even brought the leftover food to our house the next day in heated catering trays, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food itself was incredible; hands down the best Indian cuisine in Northern Ireland. Thank you so much, Mama Masala, for making our wedding day extra special with your exceptional service and food! Highly recommend!

My favourite restaurant in Derry. Foods great and reasonably price. The staff are always accommodating and friendly and the new decor really gives the restaurant a lift

I wish we could give 10 stars!! We found this place online for either takeaway or dine-in, and when we saw the restaurant upstairs we decided to stay and enjoy dinner there. We were grateful to be seated along the window with a gorgeous view of the water and bridge as the sun began to set. The sunsets in Ireland are rare, so it wasn't too surprising that the drizzle started up again and washed away any hopes of a special sunset. Instead we enjoyed the view we got with some delicious food. The couple next to us had been to this particular restaurant many times, and shared about the town of Derry. They were very nice and made jokes about the weather... never beautiful in Derry and daily rain is always expected. Originally we thought we would be coming to Mama Masala's for a light dinner and maybe split a curry with some naan bread. However after arriving and taking a deeper look at their menu, we couldn't resist getting separate entrees (curry dishes) and splitting a jug of Gin Fizz. Our dishes came with a side so we shared rice and a garlic naan bread, and added an additional cheese naan bread on the side. Everything was absolutely amazing and the flavors were authentic, savory, and just delicious. The service was great. If we were locals in Derry this would definitely be a favorite place to visit all the time. On Fridays and Saturdays, they even have a bottomless brunch special and for $29£ you can get all you can drink cocktails (certain varieties) along with one main course dish. I hope this place continues to thrive because it was an unexpected treat for us! Review is from our trip in August 2023.

They catered for a family wedding and went beyond what was expected. They really pulled out all the stops and the service was impeccable. This despite the difficulties in getting some ingredients that were needed in Northern Ireland. The guests included a sizable Indian contingent based in England. Some of them commented that the food served beat the food available in Brick Lane and Manchester. Thank you to the whole team.

Always 10/10 service & food at mama masalas. Hands down our favourite restraint to visit. The staff make it worth the trip back alone but the food also speaks for itself.

Maneesh and Lucy are so attentive and friendly. The food is beautiful and we’re always treated so well. We love coming back. Thank you ♥️

Delicious food. Perfectly made Indian curries. Mango lassi, samosa chat is superb. Would love to visit often.

Sharing our amazing experience of our family time at Mama Masala! Mama Masala in Derry is an absolute gem, offering a delightful dining experience with a breathtaking view of the Foyle River. The location is unparalleled, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed meal with friends or a romantic evening out. The ambience is warm and inviting, with a stylish yet cozy interior that perfectly complements the stunning riverside setting. The hospitality at Mama Masala is second to none. The staff are incredibly attentive, making you feel welcome from the moment you step through the door. Their service is prompt and friendly, ensuring that your dining experience is as enjoyable as possible. The menu is a delightful fusion of Indian and Italian cuisine, and both are executed to perfection. Whether you're in the mood for a rich, flavorful curry or a perfectly cooked pasta dish, Mama Masala has something to satisfy every palate. The variety of dishes is impressive, and each one is bursting with authentic flavors. The cocktail selection is extensive, with expertly crafted drinks that pair beautifully with the food. Their happy hour is a fantastic deal, making it an ideal time to sample a few cocktails while taking in the serene views. Overall, Mama Masala offers an exceptional dining experience that excels in location, ambience, hospitality, and, of course, delicious food. Whether you're a local or just visiting Derry, this restaurant is a must-visit!

This restaurant sits diagonal from the peace bridge and just aside the River Foyle and presents a gorgeous backdrop as the sun goes down. It is matched by strong presentations of food. Our highlights were the poori chicken chili and the mixed-grill appetizer, among the most flavorful varieties we've had in any restaurant. The complementary pappadum had amazing chutneys and we kept the onion for the rest of our meal. I'd buy that in a store. Our curry main dishes were good. We chose a phall and a rogan josh; the latter was advertised as medium spice, but was not as hot as what we were expecting. The phall was very spicey, as advertised, but lacked some of the depth of flavor we had hoped for. The choice to match meat with various curries is a nice way to pair. Service was a bit slow and once our order was placed, we barely received a visit from our waiter to check on our need for refills or anything else. We ended up paying at the counter. Still, the food was good and a nice way to experience more of Derry.

Amazing value and service!! Really enjoyed the bottomless brunch, the food was amazing. Cocktails were lovely and food was delicious as usual

Came for my best friends birthday party dinner🥹 what a lovely experience and exquisite food. The service was speedy and workers were delightful. The atmosphere is lively and music was amazing. 10/10 for me! Will definitely be retuning🥳

Visited Mama Masala with my friend for dinner, everyone has been super kind, hospitable and welcoming. Had chicken korma and chicken jalfrezi, it was very yummy. Service was excellent. Must visit this place.

We opted for a take away tonight and were disappointed. The portion size of the pakora was pretty mean, as was the portion of the mixed tandoori. We also don’t receive any sauces for dipping. The pakora was reminiscent of supermarket pakora. Naan was also a bit on the small side. The portions of the curry were good, but, again tasted of jarred curry sauce. I’m not sure if they are better at Italian buttoning experience left a lot to be desired. Had we lived closer I would I have returned to complain. Bit perplexed by the high reviews. We’ve had Saffron take away before and it was far superior - go there instead.

Been there for the first time. Great Indian food, great service and amazing the view of river front. Will come back again when visiting Derry.

Food is amazing here from pizza to some of the best pasta and Indian dishes in Derry. Never disappointed and nice price too. Pineapple pizza my favourite 😍

Mama Masala is hands down my favorite restaurant in Derry. The curry is always cooked perfectly and they truly know what they are doing with spice! If you're someone like me who NEEDS spice, this is the place for you. On that, the restaurant is gorgeous inside with lovely views. The staff is wonderful and more than accommodating. Vibes are immaculate. My favorite dishes are the Phaal, Chicken Curry, and the Vindaloo. Their Dal is also amazing. You really can't go wrong here IMO.

Fabulous meal & very friendly staff ( the night was made better by a group sat next to us celebrating Clare’s 40th birthday, the staff made her feel very special & brought a cake out which she kindly shared out) Really recommended this restaurant 😊

Best Indian restaurant in derry Food and service absolutely amazing can't wait to return loved it

The 'prawns' in biriyani was undercooked and if you don't order drinks, expect no water unless you ask the bar for it. Maybe twice. You get RAITA with biriyani anywhere in the world, here its either curry sauce or raita. Cmon.

We eat there once a year while attending the Derry Jazzfest and we're never disappointed. As lovers of Indian food we've tried many places all over (mostly) Europe, so we aren't easy to please. The friendly service and no-nonsense interior adds to where the focus must be (on the food). We'll be back!

Excellent food & service. Trust the waiter, i did 🙂

Had a takeaway from here tonight heard great reviews. It was by far the worst I have ever tasted. Sorry not tasted because it was like water no taste at all. Both curry's were tasteless. Never will be back or recommend it to anyone. 35 pound well wasted

Wonderful food and staff are so attentive.

Great food and excellent service.

I got plastic in my food, exactly in some spaghetti bolognese that I ordered, I complained and they offered me an apology and charged me half the value of the dish. It seems very bad to me that the kitchen is not monitored well.

Always a good offer on mid week, service is great as is food

Chose from the Indian menu. Food was excellent.

Great restaurant that offers high quality Indian cuisine. We had the chicken with the spicy sides and it was delicious!! An explosion of flavors in the mouth. The staff is very friendly and very attentive. The room is spacious, warm and with a view of the river. Very good value for money for Londonderry.

Mama masala seems like the biggest India restaurant in London Derry. The restaurant ambience and service is great but the food is close to good. They make the food spicy and maintain the taste levels of food in India, but there is something missing in their food. Could be the food needs a little more flavour. We got - Poori channa - Mysore Aloo bonda - Paneer Vindaloo - Daal Tadka - Pulav rice

Booked on line for a Friday night no problem. Exterior doesn't look spectacular but once inside everything was great. Great, quick service and lovely food was just what we needed.

Food used to be better years ago. Still OK but not as mindblowingly good as it was.

It was a good experience when we took the regular menu, the buffet was a disappointment TBH.

2 hours for delivery cold food no chips, vegetarian meal with chicken just about sums this place up

Great food, loads of parking, great service, and AMAZING value. Will be back. Would recommend to anyone looking for a tasty Indian or Italian meal, beautiful food.

Prompt and friendly service, plenty of choice and beautiful food. Not overly priced and cosy setting.

Absolutely gorgeous food and service

Nice place to have desi food in Londonderry

I’ve been going here past 15 years. It’s best location overlooking the Foyle x. Best staff and food ❤️

A bit unlikely looking from outside, and we weren’t sure what to expect, as they offer both Indian and Italian cuisine. Inside there was no sign of anyone seeking Italian food & it’s flat out Indian. We had booked our table which proved a good idea, as come 7 o’clock, there was hardly a spare seat. Nice varied menu, good service, and everything kept rolling out in spite of being crowded. Must mention the music soundtrack, which has an ‘80’s disco vibe. It’s a bit overbearing, even in the toilets, and you don’t expect Abba, Boney M & the Bee Gees as background to your Indian food! Still, it’s rated as No 1 Indian restaurant in the City, and no surprise, as we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Get your glad rags on and grab a seat.

I had a fantastic experience at Mama Masala! The flavors in the food were exquisite, offering a delightful taste. The staffs (especially the guy from Delhi) service was impeccable, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Highly recommend!

The atmosphere when you walk in is electric, the music is a buzzing mix of old school classics. The service is very attentive and polite without being in your face or over the top, very understated. Staff are very good at their job....we met Lucy tonight a polish girl who was a great server and a lovely girl. The boys are all fantastic too. Food was just first class as always we had poppadoms with selection of toppings complementary, onion bhajis and chicken poor starters, then a mix of chicken makhani, chicken jalfrezi, and chicken balti, with a selection of pilau rice, naan bread and chips....everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. We had drinks with dinner, then had a few cocktails and digestifs, we were complemented three sambucas at the end of our meal which was a lovely touch. Thank you guys, can't wait to get back!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

We called in for a meal on Friday evening 24th November. We ordered our food and I said to the waiter could you make a note that I have a nut allergy. He replied "oh you have a nut allergy, we can't serve you". I couldn't believe my ears, he then went on to explain that all there tubs of ingredients in the kitchen say "may contain traces of nuts" I explained everything does as a precaution, but unless it specifically says it has nuts or you if you add nuts directly to the dish, then I'm happy with that. He replied 'no our chef refuses to cook for nut allergy people so you will have to leave'. In this day and age to turn people away because you can't accommodate a customer with an allergy is absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional.

Best Indian restaurant at Derry. Keep it up guys!

Had checked out v positive Tripadvisor reviews and visited circa sixish on a Monday eve during a short break to lovely Derry. Noticed a strong, sour smell inside entrance but my husband, at that point didn’t! We decided to go ahead but my husband stopped halfway up the carpeted stairs - sour smell was overwhelming - also noticed glass entrance door straight ahead was heavily finger marked - assume someone has been sick on carpet!! Remove carpet and mats please your food sounds great but not willing to take chance Went to local Mandarin and Ab Fab

Food was amazing, the atmosphere was great as it wasn't too busy on the night we were in... If I could give service a 10* I would as the staff couldn't have done anymore or been more attentive. Complimentary poppadoms were lovely, can't wait to return.

We randomly found the place in nearby restaurants and went there. The place had a good ambience and the staff were very friendly. The taste of the food was good. But the biryani was not that great. Would recommend the place.

Naan and Curry items are really good here.

Ok, I'm not a big lover of curries, spicy food, etc and so I wasn't eager to try Indian cuisine. But tonight's meal was unbelievably good! I had the chicken tikka masala and i was so happy! Others in our group had pizza, monkfish, and a few appetizers. No one was disappointed. The price was reasonable. The best part, however, was how friendly were the staff. I can't wait to go back.

Had the early bird Indian menu. Food was delicious, service was good.

We.only ever ordered take away from here but tonight we went in for a meal......absolutely beautiful food, and the staff are so friendly and helpful explaining things on the menu, nothing was a bother to them....we will definitely be back 🙂

Indian food is great in this place. Early bird / week day offer menu is superb. Quality grub, excellent value, very attentive service, beautiful views. Can't fault it

I had a great experience at Mama Masala for a hen party that I organised. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating of the large group. The food and drinks were delicious. The staff set up balloons and decorations that we had brought for the hen and it all looked great - thanks all at Mama Masala. Definitely recommend 😀

Nice food...nice service... everything is perfect....good ambience

Thanks Arun for suggesting good food options.

Excellent late afternoon meal, service was brilliant and the food options were plentiful and the Melas ordered were very good.

This was my first time visiting Mama Masala. We had two pasta dishes and it was delicious. We had a bit of a wait for our food, however, the server was very apologetic and gave us free drinks on the house. I thought this was a very nice touch. We will definitely be back!

Lovely food and great staff Thank you for acknowledging my with a delicious candle lit dessert 🎂

Everything OK. Great food and super kind service. Only point is that lamb korma should have more pieces of lamb. But It is indeed delicious.

Very nice staff, great food , will definitely visit again! Thank you for the nice hospitality!

Wonderful food and wonderful staff 🥂

Delicious food and nice attentive service.

This is a unique restaurant serving both Indian and Italian food. Our meal was very good and the service was excellent

Very good food, adequate prices and the service was great. It was pretty empty when we came so we got good seats at the window with the river view. Only thing that killed a star was the music choice and the fact that the connected phone got called and the callers whole number was said through the speaker. Other than that, really recommandable restaurant!

The food was amazing .....you get that Indian taste. Great service and would definitely recommend my friends who soon will be flying to Londonderry to have a food here

Really good curry and Italian food too! Both were excellent

Delicious. Our table enjoyed a number of Indian dishes and they were all really well done. We sat near the window and the view of the river in the evening light was lovely.

Felt racially abused by blonde girl working there. I have called 3 times and she didn’t turn up as same as other waitresses. She said that she is coming so I didn’t called anyone after that. She was free and going on tables where locals were sitting. I have to wait for almost 10 mints to call someone else and finally someone took my order.

My family and I have been great fans of mama masala for years and regularly have large parties here (15 people or so) for birthdays etc. However we went here for my 30th birthday dinner in January and it was a fiasco... We had my 2 year old daughter with us so booked early for 6.30pm. By 8.30pm we still had no food... our glasses from drinks were piling up on the table and not being cleared, then finally when the food arrived the rice was cold and had to be sent back. I understand there was most likely an issue with staffing and I do feel for the staff that were there, but it was a really frustrating evening and I wouldn't be rushing back. My family had even arranged for a birthday cake to be brought out, however we ended up just asking for the cake back as it was too late at this point (10pm). On the plus side my daughter's food did come out fairly quick so she wasn't waiting like us, but expecting a 2 year old to sit in a restaurant happily for nearly 4 hours... not realistic.

Omg what service was that very slow rude not attentive we got drinks after 30mins the food was lovely will say that but waited almost an hour our server was an older man looked like the supervisor but would take oreders with zero concentration . The bill took almost 40mims to get to the table after constantly asking for it . Only way im going back there if its take out .

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the restaurant. Celebrating a family Birthday and weren't disappointed. Food excellent. Would definitely call again.

Fantastic service and food 🥘 👌 would highly recommend to anyone visiting Derry. Location is very picturesque 🙌 we were seated at the window and the views of the foyle were beautiful 🤩

That’s the last time! Takeaway bhuna with rice and Peshawari Nan. Sauce was basically red with some spices, chicken was bone dry. How can an Indian restaurant make a disaster with pillau rice! It’s was lumps of congealed greasy rice. Peshawari Nan was frankly a chapati with some coconut thrown in a slit. If was already out on a plate or I’d have taken it back, in reality I couldn’t be bothered going out again. I’ll never cross that door again, too many times the food has been sub standard. Sadly we only have 3 Indian restaurants in Derry, so they don’t have to try too hard. This place wouldn’t last a week in Glasgow

Delicious food and excellent service with such friendly staff. Def be back soon.

Amazing Indian food with plenty of vegetarian options. The staff was very friendly and service was excellent. All the dishes tasted delicious and the spice levels were to our expectations. Would definitely recommend.

First time there my fiancee and I we had vegetarian curry was lovely staff very good and very helpful we definitely go back

My favourite Indian restaurant but needs improvements. I am a frequent customer here but I find the blonde waitress has poor customer service, quite forgetful & lacking in friendliness. I order the same meal everytime as it’s my favourite curry & yet the wrong one came out & had to send it back, she never approached us to apologise as my husband’s meal went cold waiting for the correct order to come back so all in we waited 50 mins to eat. It took 10 mins before anyone even came to offer us a drink. No one offered dessert & forgot our water. Unfortunately we are unlikely to return, there are no gluten free options. When the popadoms are served I have to sit empty handed because there is nothing I can have. There are plenty of people in Derry who are celiac, this restaurant should research & update their menu. Food & drink is beautiful however.

Food was good. Not spicy though

Went to mama masalas on the 17th March 2023 for my partners birthday meal. It was amazing they always make u feel welcome and the owner always comes over to c how u r. Everytime we come to derry we always eat there and will always go back

We went here on Saturday night as a couple. We didn’t have a booking but they fitted us in. All the staff were very friendly and obliging. The food was excellent and we would definitely return and would recommend.

Indian food is decent if not exceptional and is good value.

Good curry but maybe a bit expensive at ~£15 a go (curry did include a side of rice/chips/naan though). Peshwari naan and chickpea curry were really good. It was busy when we went but service was still quick, would like to revisit for lunch so we could enjoy the view of the river

Really enjoy the food in there had the chicken madras definitely will be back again

Best Indian iv had anywhere , Wonderful friendly staff , Good location , lovely view of the river . Great value ,

Dinner was delicious- ordered the korma. They forgot the naan we ordered but it wasn't long to we got it. Service was mixed- depending on who was serving a few things needed propmted. The girl who took our payment was very nice

Nice staff amazing place to eat very friendly

I have changed my review due to the excellent and helpful customer service from Cathryn; thank you. Food lovely but our order arrived by delivery in 2 sections, 25 minutes apart as they forgot to put in the pizza. Pizza was cold on arrival and we ate separately due to delivery issue. Thought that they may have sent a fresh one and not one which was sitting getting cold for half an hour. Disappointing

Bad experience on Friday 30 December! It was busy but it took half an hour to even be asked if we wanted a drink! It came eventually. Decided to order onion bhaji but got popadums as well as it was so long to wait for food! Hot plates came and were told that main course was coming. Unfortunately plates were cold by the time food arrived and it was not even warm!! My chicken Bhuna had more onions than actual chicken, my husband’s achari was not good either and our sons Indian dish wasn’t very hot.

Lovely Restaurant in Derry if you want to explore Fine dining Indian and Italian Restaurant with awesome view, food and services.

Lovely Indian food. Highly recommended

Had mutton biryani and its very spot on. My other half had the hot dish curry and it’s taste sooo good and quite hot too which he likes. Definitely will be back!

Ordered takeout from here during a recent stay in Derry. Food was very good but some of the dishes were a bit light on chicken. Sauces tasty; overall we enjoyed the food and thought it was fairly reasonably priced. Online ordering was easy and convenient too.

The new buffet we had tonight was delicious and the service was as usual very professional and attentive. Always enjoy this restaurant.

Perfect as always! Best Indian in Derry!

Lovely food and service , i really enjoyed.