The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham

Delicious Sri Lankan food—always a pleasure to visit

Perfect dinner in the coconut tree really friendly staff specially Kavi. We had a great experience and will definitely come and visit next time. A big thank you to the wonderful team.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and the loveliest staff. Would highly recommend

Great food, service and atmosphere. Staff friendly and happy to help with suggestions / recommendations. Went for lunch, which they have a good lunch deal👍

A little slow with the service at times, but super friendly, great food, lovely atmosphere.

The Coconut Tree has a great atmosphere, and the food and drinks were very good. However, I had concerns about one particular server who had long hair and a beard. While personal style is a choice, proper hygiene and grooming are essential in the food industry. Additionally, his service was not up to standard—he seemed inattentive and lacked professionalism, which affected the overall experience. The rest of the staff seemed fine, and the restaurant itself is worth visiting for the food and ambiance.

We chose The Coconut Tree Cheltenham based on good reviews, but our experience was disappointing. The portion sizes were extremely small—not worth the price. The roasted chicken kothu was too watery and unappetizing. Service was another letdown. A staff member with long hair seemed unaware of allergens, which was concerning as my dad is allergic to mustard. His attitude felt more focused on tips than good service. The management should address this. On the positive side, the drinks were good, and the egg hoppers were nice. However, the restaurant had water dripping from the roof, and the washrooms were dirty—definitely not the level of hygiene expected.

Only reason I am giving this 4 stars is the drinks don't match the epic food. But the food is worth the trip alone!

Ordered VEGETARIAN kotthu, got sent one with chicken in. Tried to contact via phone and the deliveroo app but had no help whatsoever. Was told I should just place my order again?! And pay delivery, service fee again ... despite being sent the wrong item, and eating meat as a result? What if this had been an allergy? They clearly do not pay close enough attention to their orders, and certainly not customer service. The person on the phone put me through to the Cheltenham restaurant where the phone was ignored. I left a voicemail and no one called me back or sent a replacement order for my incorrect item as requested. I should at least get a refund through deliveroo, but only for this one item (not the delivery, service fee etc...). Appalled.

First time eating at The Coconut Tree, special evening to celebrate my partners birthday. Lovely food, great service and perfect atmosphere.

Best restaurant around. Best food , best service . I love the restaurant.

The food was so yummy! The atmosphere was very 'buzzing' - we went on a Friday night and they had music up quite loud. I enjoyed this, although for anyone sensitive to noise, this might not be the place for them, at least at busy times. The menu is also great for vegans, those with gluten intolerances and other dietary requirements - so this is a good pick if you are in a group with a few different dietary needs.

Great spot for dinner, amazing food at a very reasonable price and unique experience. Shamil was really friendly and explained the menu to us and gave some great recommendations! Can’t wait to go back!

Highly recommend this place. One of the best Sri Lankan food I ever had in UK. It gives Hoppers a run for its money. We were served by Rodney, who was great.

Loved it!! Let's begin with the hospitality. We heard a lot about their food and wanted to try the Jaffna Goat curry, so like 2 hungry, overexcited travellers we travelled to Cheltenham from Moreton in Marsh on a rainy and cold Friday night, on Valentine's Day on top of that, without a booking. Pretty thick on our part that we didn't realize what day it was, but they still accommodated us, gave us a good table, and made our experience really special! The Jaffna Goat curry was well worth the hype, and yes, we will definitely be back here the next time we're in the country.

What a wonderful evening! So tasty and such a great service! Thank you.

The got curry and the parotta were delicious. But perhaps more importantly the service was amazing. We were able to get a seat on a busy night despite having no reservation and the staff even moved us to a better table as soon as one was available. I'd definitely visit the place again in a heartbeat.

Fabulous service from Jemima. Food was tasty and varied. Enjoyed the music. Almost danced while we ate. Good atmosphere. Felt welcomed by all staff. Highly recommended

It was my boyfriend's birthday, and they really went above and beyond for him. Great night and the food was amazing :)

Tapas-style Sri Lankan food that was fantastic! The portions were decent—I'd recommend about 3 dishes per person. Prices were reasonable. The squid was amazing, and the atmosphere was great. We visited on New Year's, so the food took a bit longer than usual to come out as it was very busy, but it was worth the wait. Definitely a place worth visiting!

Loved this place the food is really delicious the prices are very reasonable drinks were great service excellent

Wine was flat. Couldn't drink it. Asked for a quiet table. Ended up in a corner next to a packed group.

We have been to The Coconut Tree many times, always excellent food, lovely staff and good ambiance 😍

Brilliant meal out on a wet Sunday. The food is good value anyway, but Sunday all-you-can-eat deal is a no-brainer. There was an automatic 10% service charge added, which was a shame for the team as I was definitely going to tip more! Food was brilliant, a bunch of great soft drinks, and fab (if super busy) staff. We will be back!

Thought it would be a lovely experience. We were shown to a table, where we thought the music was too loud. I asked to be seated elsewhere. Felt we were already a problem. I got up and had a look, but tbh there was nothing that wasn't quieter as the speakers were placed everywhere. We settled where we were, next to a table with four lads, who were talking so loud because they had to. Seriously, you could not talk to each other as this rap music was so loud. The music had nothing to do with the style of restaurant, just perhaps the staffs personal play list. The lads soon left and our food arrived, had we not ordered we would have left also. Pleasantly surprised as the food was really lovely. We finished and asked for the bill. 10% service charge was automatically applied, where we read maybe applied. So be careful when you pay as you're not obliged. We asked them to remove the 10% service charges. Which is a first for us. We thought we came to a restaurant not a nightclub. If you're into heavy rap and shouting a conversation then it's the place for you. Definitely would do a takeaway. Unfortunately, we would not dine there again. Shame

Ordered on just eat and got the wrong order, wasn’t happy at first because I love calamari but got given cauliflower instead, the restaurant was extremely helpful and fixed the problem! Such a lovely team and the food is unreal! Put a bad review on just eat but can’t change it but absolutely amazed with the service after the issue!!! Deffo recommend!!!!!

Disappointing dinner for 6 of us Some items never came and many were late

Excellent atmosphere plus friendly staffs

Really good would definitely recommend. Really friendly hosts and food was warm. Good selection of food for vegan/vegetarian not the greatest selection of meat

Service from Shamil was absolutely outstanding. It was my second visit after a few years, as I'm not a local and the place managed to keep it's charm, energy and quality they had shortly after opening.

Such a tip top place to have local to you. Lovely vibe, seriously cracking food, simple but super tasty. Good portions, not huge but who needs huge when there's another dish to try. Luckily this is a coconut tree that's branching out. Go. It's purely belter. Isthutihi.,Team CT, especially Shamal. Thanks for taking the time to chat. Good luck with your plans!

Great selection and amazing service. We went for the ‘Make it Easy’ set menu, it was lovely! Rodney our server was great!

Great!!! The food is excellent and the vibe is good. We come here regularly and always full when we leave. Very reasonable prices.

Excellent service, fantastic food and some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had! Took parents for a meal and blew us all away. Rodney was excellent and accommodating, already booked for a large party for dads birthday in a few weeks time. 10/10 🤩🥥

As always my visit to the coconut tree was well worth it. I’ve taken different people with me on each visit and all of them have come away having had a fantastic experience. The food, drink, staff and surroundings are always top drawer. One of the few restaurants that I make the effort to specifically travel to from where I live (1hr 10mins away"

Excellent local venue. Amazing food from the region and a nice atmosphere to go with it. Would definitely go again.

First time here. Outstanding device and great quality Sri Lankan food. I would highly recommend

Too spiced for me and with a large party the service was really slow and we didn’t receive a few things

Best restaurant I’ve been to in years. Wonderful service.

Cosy place with good food and good staff. Loved the cashew curry

Amazing food, very helpful staff and incredibly reasonable prices. Would highly recommend.

Amazing food, amazing service and amazing atmosphere, every dish was flavoured gorgeously and not a bad proce either after drinks

My absolute favourite place to eat, everything is incredible

Great little find, fantastic food and different to the usual. We had the £25 variety tasting menu which was superb! Staff were welcoming and friendly. Great vibe and atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience

Great food and staff. A taste of Sri Lanka!

Amazing experience ! What vibes in this place ! Show, sound, taste, it is all inclusive ! Thank you for a great moment

Astonishingly good restaurant indeed

Really great food. The music is a bit loud but we enjoyed it. I have to say that I’ve had food like this in London. And to have it here in Cheltenham is amazing.

Had an awesome dinner, loads of flavor in each dish, and great cocktails!

Awful! Terrible service. We ordered the food, and then waited and waited and waited. It took over 35 minutes for food to arrive for the two of us. No idea why it took so long, it was a quiet lunch time, only two other tables there. I have eaten here before, two years ago, and usually the dishes arrive here and there in reasonable time. The staff had plenty of opportunity to update us on what was happening, they did not. I had to ask if there was a problem and was told soon. Finally all the dishes arrived at once, for here that is unusual. The food was surprisingly bland, and just warm. It did not taste fresh and must have been sat on the side getting cold for a long time, as did we at the table. Whilst waiting, the table of one behind us, received her food, had eaten some, left a lot. She told the server that it was not enjoyable. We assumed she could not take the chilli heat. Or perhaps had the same opinion as us. When I asked for the bill, I hoped for an apology and a discount. The bill came to £55, with no discount, and they included a 10% service charge (optional). A tip, should be at the customers discretion if they feel they had good service. Really hate that certain restaurants do that option of making the customer feel uncomfortable to ask for this cost to be removed off the bill. Instead I should have received 10% off the bill for experiencing their bad food and service. Also, why is the music so loud. Neither of us enjoyed our experience here. For a lunch it is expensive and would expect much more. So disappointing, because I remember when it was good. Will not recommend this and won’t be returning here.

The thing to know first and foremost is that this is not your average restaurant. It may appeal to some.....but not others. The food is ok. Not stand out, not poor. But good-ish. The atmosphere is the clincher.....if you want a quiet place to eat then go elsewhere. If you want a place where noise levels exceed what is healthy, loud music...... INCREDIBLY LOUD MUSIC.... Then this could be the place for you. You will not be able to have a conversation with anyone....you will have to order your food by shouting at the waiters.....they may mishear you and bring you the wrong food....there will be times when all you want to do is run outside in a muck sweat to get away from the noise....but at least you will have experienced some ok food and had your hearing seriously impaired. I cannot express enough how unpleasant this place is..... Saved only by the charming staff who, bless them, are probably too damaged to do more than just smile at you..... I just do not have the time to give this place another chance. A total stinker..... and the seats are ludicrous.

Very taste who likes Moroccan cuisine

Great experience at The Coconut Tree Cheltenham. Delicious food with authentic Sri Lankan flavors, excellent service, and a lively atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Went to The Coconut Tree for the first time for my birthday with my wife, and it was simply amazing. The food, the staff and the vibe were all excellent. The place was packed at 9 pm and we managed to get seated within 10 minutes. We ordered the Egg Hopper, Chicken Curry on the Bone, Goat and Potato Curry, Prawn Fried Rice and a Paratha on the side. The menu packs a punch and food tasted authentic. The staff will stop you if you are over ordering. The staff genuinely takes time to look after customers which is makes the overall experience so much better. The drinks were excellent too. Had a couple of beers and cocktails are excellent. The head chef gave us a complimentary cocktail for my birthday. I would come back again here and bring some of my friends!!

We had an amazing experience in evening. The food was absolutely delicious, especially egg hoppers, and the service was top-notch. Shamal was very attentive and made excellent recommendations. The ambiance was perfect for a relaxing evening out.

Lovely quirky decor. Fabulous food. Every dish a riot of flavour. Very friendly service.

I had another great meal at Coconut tree. I love the variety of flavours and food. The lunchtime Express menu is a great sampler of food, especially shared between 2 people. Service, advice and help with the menu is wonderful. I will return again.

Great place, awesome atmosphere and fantastic food. Friendly staff although some a little unsure about the menu. If in Cheltenham again we’ll definitely visit.

That was chaos. Cramped little restaurant, disorganized staff, food took forever and then when you’re not looking, they come and take it away. Moldy toilet cubicles too. Never again.

First time visit whilst in the area visiting family. Fabulous food and drinks menu selection, timely served in a vibrant atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Well worth a visit for a tasty food experience.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and the music is amazing. Good vegan and veggie options.

Some food very good, some really not. But strongly dislike the “your food comes as it’s ready” that so many restaurants do now. Very very lazy. When cooking at home the vast majority of people time things so they can eat *together*, and being able to time that for groups is half the skill of cooking. Why should that be different when paying extra (plus service) for someone else to cook??? This practice really needs knocked on the head.

Excellent food and service as usual. The menu choice has been reduced substantially since last visit, which is disappointing.

This is a must visit, the consist high standard of both food and service is incredible! Everything I have ever eaten at this place is just perfect and with awesome relaxed vibes to match. Thanks to the whole team, you guys rock! Big shout out to Shamil who always goes above and beyond. Cheers, Cam!

Amazing food , cocktails and Hi-hop music . Great Saturday night. Thoroughly recommend A great find.

Everything they serve is delicious. Best food in town. Best vegan options as well. This will always be my #1 in Cheltenham

Delicious, very reasonably priced food in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Not only that but a good vegan and gluten free range that's clearly marked and some pretty dramatic cocktails. We were there as a mildly chaotic last minute 19 person reservation which they accommodated with truly excellent service. Highly recommended.

You won't believe the fantastic time we had at The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham during our trip to the Cotswolds! We were so blown away by the food and atmosphere that we ended up dining there two nights in a row. The flavours were just out of this world – a delightful mix of authentic Sri Lankan tastes with a creative twist. We savoured the Kotthu, Hopper, and devilled chicken, and each dish was bursting with mouth-watering flavours. Even my 10-year-old daughter couldn't stop grinning as she enjoyed the delicious food and the lively, vibrant setting. The vibe at this place is absolutely electric—it's like a party that you definitely want to be a part of. The staff was brimming with energy and made us feel like part of their family. A special shoutout to Rotny, the restaurant manager—he was an absolute star! He ensured everyone was having a blast, chatted with guests, and ensured everything was perfect. You rarely find such a warm and attentive team these days. And don't even get me started on the drinks – those coconut-based cocktails were to die for! They were the perfect complement to the spicy food, and we couldn't have enough. The whole experience completely blew us away, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable, especially considering the generous portions. If you ever find yourself in Cheltenham and want to spice things up, you've got to check out The Coconut Tree. It's a haven for all the flavour enthusiasts, and the atmosphere is just a blast. We're marking our calendars to visit again the next time we're in town!

OMG Amazing food! Best vegan meal out 've had in UK since Cranks in Covent Garden closed. Really friendly, genuinely nice staff. Love the vibe and we are late 50s so not just for the young crowd. We will he back.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Food was mouthwatering and the staff are just super cool and friendly. Recommended us the best options and even gave us some extras on the house. We usually never do the same restaurant twice when we are on holiday, but we just couldn't help coming back here again on day 2 of our stay as well. Ended up trying almost all of the menu and every item had a different, distinct taste and flavour. This restaurant is an experience more than just a food place. Huge shoutout to Rodney, Naveen, Shamil, Ed, Tegan, Kavi and the guy at the bar who made us some killer cocktails for making our visits extra special. Keep up the good work guys, can't wait to be back.

Great time. 6 of us all loved the food and the relaxed atmosphere. Will be back 🤪

Went as a family with kids. Had a great time, all the staff were amazing. The portion sizes are quite small, which is good as you can try lots of dishes without feeling full.

Absolutely wonderful food. Loved the devil chicken wings, calamari and mocktails. Great service and atmosphere.

We had two hoppers, which were amazing but the best was chicken on bone. The flavor it had was unmatched to any other chicken curry I had before. Highly recommend place. Rodney's hospitality is a great add on.

Really sorry to say that we had the worst experience ever.reserved a table there for our dinner on the way home from Cornwall.We even recommended this to another family and they only visited this place as they relied on our word. It was their first time here and ended up having diarrhoea. All we were served was tasteless, stale food which was £125+ worth( worthless honestly) we were families with kids and not recommending this at all for families with kids. This was not our first visit but will definitely be the last. The unpleasant,stale food MUST not be served for families and must definitely be looked at thoroughly. Food safety and hygiene are NO JOKES at all guys 👎🏻

This spot has nothing but rubbish food and poor customer service. We recommended this to another family and they just visited this place as they relied on our word. It was their first time here and ended up having diarrhoea. All we were served was tasteless, stale food which was £125+ worth( worthless honestly) we were families with kids and not recommending this at all for families with kids. The unpleasant,stale food MUST not be served for families and this should be looked at.

Says Sri Lanka food, but food is not for Sri Lankans. Tasteless, small portion, poor customer service. Ordered £125+ worth food , yet the rice was spoiled with an awful smell. Not recommended for families with kids. We won't return.

Amazing food, great service, not too expensive, fun vibe

Definitely the best tasty food I’ve had in a while, 😋

Great food and excellent service. We popped in by chance and had a great time.

We visited The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham last weekend and had an absolutely fantastic experience. Craving the bold flavors of Sri Lankan spices, we tried several dishes including Kottu, Hoppers, Prawn Fried Rice, Parata, Pork Curry, Mutton Curry, and their signature Chicken Curry. Each dish was a true delight, hitting our taste buds with the perfect blend of spices. Their range of cocktails, infused with Sri Lankan spices and Arrack, is a must-try. The drinks perfectly complement the vibrant, tapas-style dishes and enhance the overall experience. The atmosphere at The Coconut Tree is warm and inviting, with a lively vibe that matches the energy of the food. The team here is incredible—friendly, welcoming, and they really make you feel like part of the family. Special shoutout to Rodney, Shamal, Naveen, Kavi, Isuru, Ed, Tegan, and the guy at the bar from පිළියන්දල Road (sorry, didn’t catch your name!). Their hospitality was a big part of why we ended up coming back two days in a row. This is definitely a 5-star place, and I highly recommend everyone to experience the unique and flavorful dishes at The Coconut Tree.

Had a lovely meal sharing lots of little bits - all dishes were nice and interesting flavours - had about 7-8 small plates between two and it was plenty, and reasonable price too. Lots of gluten free and veggie options. Friendly and helpful staff. They has a summer offer too so the kids meal for our toddler was free, which was great.

Absolutely fantastic time for my best friends hen do yesterday, we were so well looked after from start to finish, food was so fast, tasty and fresh. They cater so well for allergens, our bride is gluten free and they took so much care to explain which dishes she could have and even had the non GF dishes in different coloured bowls. Thanks!

Loved everything about the coconut tree! The food was excellent and the atmosphere was such a vibe!

Really enjoyable evening, great vibe, excellent food, music and drinks. Fantastic service. We'll be back! Our waiter Shamil was happy and very welcoming and made us feel at home. We had such a lovely time.

Delicious authentic food with honest decor and provision of recycled glass water bottles, love the no messing kitchen roll! As it was hot we felt transported to actual Sri Lanka, with a lovely breeze coming in the large open window. Service impeccable, lovely welcoming staff, lots of sharing fantastic little dishes, we were all full with room for ice cream! Sorry no photos, too busy marvelling 😋

Great food. Great service. Well priced. It’s in a sketchy part of Cheltenham but don’t be put off. Music is loud.

Had a great time, amazing food, staff and just a great little place that I would highly recommend. Will definitely be visiting the one based in Bristol soon.

Really nice food and cocktails def worth trying would recommend

Avoid the meat dishes and the tall chairs (very wonky). Although some of our dishes were missed off the order the waiter was really helpful with resolving this.

Delicious food and fantastic service. Staff always go above and beyond. Good promotions for families. Well worth a visit

The food is just okay, I don’t like the atmosphere tho personally. My friend is halal she asked the waiter if it is halal or not which they said they cooked separately. Later I found out from someone that they don’t offer halal. Don’t know exactly what is right or wrong. The food is really small-sized portion and didn’t feel full. I don’t think I will visit again in future.

Very good food, very good cocktails (sriki-tiki) and amazing service thank you so much Roongy

Food was delicious! Service was great and staff was friendly and very helpful. Would definitely come back again!

Amazing food, plenty of options, if struggling to pick, they surprise you with their own selection for you, we were in a literal food heaven full of taste and ambience! The music, the vibe, the staff, and the drinks ofc! We’ve struggled to find places with good food in the UK, you cannot go wrong with The Coconut Tree, do yourself a favor and indulge yourself and your loved ones with some unique flavours from Sri Lanka. I didn’t manage to take photos of the food, we were too concentrated in this other world lol.

Sri Lankan cuisine meets tapas! Nice flavours and prices are not that bad though some dishes are not that authentic. Overall, a definite for a second visit.

Amazing food, tapas style. Never had Sri Lankan food before but I'll definitely be back

Fantastic food, great service. Booked a seat online so all the food was 50% off. Great choice of dishes for meat eaters, veggies and vegans. The goat and potato curry was fantastic as were all the dishes. My first time trying Sri Lankan cuisine but definitely not my last

Wanted to visit here for a while and wasn’t disappointed, fantastic vibe, brilliant service ( Morgan) tasty food just like we had in Sri Lanka earlier this year, we’ll be back.

Excellent food , great atmosphere. Top class customer service. Very clean place. If u want to eat Sri Lankan food which taste like divine this is the place. I had a great time at this place.