The Cumin Restaurant in Nottingham

I visited Nottingham with my family between Christmas and new year and we were keen to find an Indian restaurant near the hotel. There are a number of Indian restaurants nearby to the Cumin located on either side of the road, and we checked reviews before booking. The Cumin was the only one with no negative reviews so we gave it a try. Best decision ever! It is a smaller restaurant and does not have the glitz and glamour of some of the rivals, but what they lacked in size they made up for in service and quality. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed. The food was out of this world and as someone who has eaten a lot of curries, it was so tasty. The restaurant fairly full, but it was obvious that there were people who were regulars. The service was attentive and genuine, and the awards on display show this is a restaurant where the biggest selling point is the customer service. Cannot find fault in any aspect at all. Superb.

The Cumin in Nottingham is a fantastic spot for authentic North Indian food. The dishes are full of flavor, with highlights like the lamb curry and buttery naan. Vegetarians are well catered to, and everything is cooked to perfection. The staff are friendly and attentive, making you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. With its warm atmosphere and consistently great food, it’s a go-to for both casual meals and special occasions. Highly recommend!

Great authentic Indian food Generous tasty portions, friendly attentive service Lamb Rogan Josh to die for ! From Cape Town - hope to be back one day !

We had an amazing Christmas party at The Cumin Restaurant! The three-course Indian meal was full of rich flavors, and the variety of dishes was incredible. Paired with great wine, the evening was a delight. The atmosphere was festive, and the service was excellent. A perfect spot for a memorable celebration. Highly recommend!

Very, very average food and poor value for money. Anyone who gives this place 5* have never eaten a good curry. The beer was flat and lifeless and the house red was cold. The onion bhaji very greasy and the mains were just poor.. Spend a few extra ££ and go to the Calcutta Club

Fantastic night for my girlfriend's birthday, top tier staff only made better by their incredible service and fantastic food

Still the best authentic Indian food in Nottingham. Great food and wonderful service. Can't recommend The Cumin enough.

We've been coming here for about a decade and it is still the best, most authentic North Indian cuisine in Nottingham. Superb as always.

The food was excellent, full of flavour and big portions. The Samudra Biriyani, the best I've ever eaten 😋. Very friendly staff...

Fantastic biryani, loads of depth of flavour, incredibly reasonably priced.

Today I visited Cumin restaurant with my girlfriend, and we had an amazing dinner! Everything was so delicious and beautiful! Thank you for great service!

Excellent food and service with a beautiful ambiance.

Delicious, authentic Punjabi food, served piping hot, with great service in this family owned and run restaurant. Location not the best (on a busy main road), and decor’s a little dated, but don’t let that put you off. Recommend you try the pani puri shots as a pre-starter, the Amritsari fish (tender, with delicate flavour), the chole bhatura and the methi murg and a rumali roti - all for 2 to share, if you want an amazing, authentic Punjabi meal. All well priced too.

Love the vibe of the place, food is 10/10. Service is quick and the staff too is really sweet.

My recent rendezvous at The Cumin's was an unforgettable culinary journey. This spacious, two-story venue, perfect for large gatherings like our recent corporate event, transported us to the vibrant streets of India. The moment we stepped inside, we were greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere filled with the tantalizing aroma of spices and exotic flavors. The menu boasted an extensive selection of authentic Indian dishes. From the crispy bindis to the indulgent methi murg, each dish was a delight. The naan bread was soft and fluffy, the perfect vehicle for soaking up every last drop of the delectable sauce. To complement the cuisine, the restaurant offered a diverse wine list. Overall, our visit was a memorable one. The delicious food, extensive wine selection, and exceptional service made it the perfect venue for our corporate gathering.

1 star is for Hydrabadi Biryani, its not worth to that price and taste is no where near to it. Too costly for average ambiance.

Cute and cozy little restaurant with flavourful food and good service. I liked the hospitable atmosphere and attentive staff. The tasty tamarind and mint sauce as well as the flavourful garlic Naan stood out during our 5 star experience.

Had a lovely meal on Saturday evening. Lovely flavours and excellent lamb dish. The service was really good too. Will definitely be back

As Australian tourists, our friends (who live in) Nottingham chose this restaurant for our catchup meal and what a great choice it proved to be! The food was delicious and the service was so friendly that we felt like members of the family that own/run the place!! Thank you for amost enjoyable experience! Would thoroughly recommend you try this restaurant!

I was very impressed all round, very friendly service, and some of the best curry I have had in a long time, especially for the price

Lovely welcome, even though we were late. Great menu resulting in probably the best curry we have had in a long time. Great service too, very helpful and friendly.

Perfect place to meet the family. We came from all corners of the country and met here. The food was delicious, staff were incredibly friendly and professional and the atmosphere was very welcoming, making it the perfect place to see the family again! Thanks to all the staff who delivered such excellent food and evening. Will 100% be back.

Service very good Food very nice Excellent wine list

Best curry house in Nottingham. The food, service and atmosphere were outstanding. Would highly recommend!

Beautiful curry and amazing service!!!

One of the best curry's I’ve ever had. Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. Best place in Nottingham by far.

The Cumin Restaurant boasts the best curry in Nottingham, with exceptional customer service. A definite recommend to anyone looking for a first class dining experience.

The Cumin Restaurant exceeded our expectations! The food was incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection—every bite was a delight. The staff were exceptional, providing excellent service with a warm and welcoming attitude. Definitely a top choice for anyone looking to enjoy a fantastic dining experience

A home away from home..with fresh ingredients and a lovely balance of flavours the added USP is that warmth of the people that makes the food tastier and makes you nostalgic. A must visit for Indians who are looking for Indian cuisine and for people who want to experience the authentic warmth of our culture and people. Kudos to the people running it.

AuthenIc Indian food. Warm service by the owner himself.

Food was delicious and the service was exceptional.

Lovely friendly staff, prompt service, food was brilliant, extremely tasty, a couple of big tables in at the same time but service was slick and quick, plenty of staff in give attention to all guests - would definitely recommend.

Fantastic service from booking to leaving - Sunny, his lovely wife and the rest of the team were super helpful, friendly and kind to our group of 23. The food and service was just incredible - thank you The Cumin we had the perfect experience

I visited The Cumin after coming across a new dish called ‘Nallie Gosht’ on Facebook and as I found myself in Nottingham I thought I’d pop in and give it a try. My word, it didn’t disappoint! For my starter I had ‘Pili Pili Garlic Prawns’ which were sensational and I would highly recommend for someone who likes a medium amount of spice. The ‘Nallie Gosht’ is the best Indian dish I have ever had. I would recommend it to anyone but if you love meat, this one is definitely for you. The meat falls off the bone so easily. The service was spectacular as always! Thanks!

The welcome, he food and atmosphere were all fantastic. The prawn manchurian starter was amazing ! Next time we are in Nottingham we will be eating here again.

This spot is in a perfect location near all the tourist attractions yet has a very local feel! Like the perfect family run hidden gem you need in your life!

With so many choices of dining establishments I feel we picked the perfect Indian restaurant. We arrived to an empty restaurant that soon filled up with almost all tables occupied. Our food from the Lamb Chops & Onion Bhajhi starters to the Butter Chicken & Okra main courses were very tasty indeed! I certainly enjoyed the cuisine and will definitely be making a return visit next time I visit Nottingham.

Fantastic curry wouldn’t go anywhere else

I had chicken madras and it was amazing, lovely staff lovely atmosphere great price authentic cuisine

Great service and authentic food. Try the Rogan Josh and the Goan prawn curry. Service is very friendly too.

The service was great and the food was amazing.

Amazing family run restaurant. Food and service were both of a high standard. Will be back

Absolutely beautiful food. Really friendly and accommodating owners, the place smells nice and the music was really chilled. Great food good vibe.

I have not visited in a while, as the last time the food was absolutely incredible. We enjoyed it so much, by far one of the best in Nottingham. I would recommend the Arachi Prawns, omg we could just eat them along with the lamb chops. We all left happy and very full. Thank you for a lovely evening

Really enjoyed my time, great food and hospitality.

Delicious, traditional Indian dishes. The owners are super friendly. Fantastic meal. Highly recommended!

10/10 experience and food, highly recommend

OMG This place is exquisite ! The food is incredible ! I'm 57 and have had more Indian meals than you could shake a stick at ! This place is amazing ! King Prawns amazing ! Butter Chicken best ever ! Chilli Cauliflower Starter Exquisite! Sonny the owner such a lovely guy ! You must eat here if in Nottingham 😁 Wonderful Thankyou so much 😀 Amazing

Awesome place would highly recommend 👌

Delicious Indian. Deconstructed onion barji excellent. Well worth a visit.

Delicious food, lovely staff, had a fantastic evening. Would 100% recommend.

Good food something slightly different from the norm but overall good tasty food.

Amazing food and service as always.

I had a lovely meal here a couple of weeks ago when I was visiting Nottingham for a meeting. The food was superb, staff were attentive & friendly & the service was excellent. I’m back in Nottingham tomorrow evening so will be paying a return visit 👏👏👍

Fantastic Indian food and excellent service. Much recommended!

Arrived to very friendly staff, food was excellent, some options that I've never had before. The option of the vegan menu with more choices was appreciated. Overall a lovely time!

Honestly one of the best curry’s I’ve ever eaten. Quick service. Great staff and very well priced. Would highly recommend

This restaurant was spot on value for money and the service and food were quality and fast not dissapointed and recommend this 100%

We were recommended this curry house by trip advisor, and when we got there the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The service was excellent, and the food was amazing. We really enjoyed the whole experience. 😀😃😄

Food was really good loads of amazing different flavours would definitely recommend to a friend. Great service too would definitely come back

One of the best Indian meals I've had for a while. Had a yearning for a curry so popped in. Very friendly staff, great service and the presentation of the food was amazing. There was a lot of meat in my curry. If I had one comment, perhaps the food was slightly bland, although that might have been my choice as opposed to their cooking.

We had a lovely meal with our neighbours thank you Sunny and Monika. As always attention to detail front of house was fabulous and the food beautiful. I haven't been out very much in several years and it was lovely to return and find excellent quality. Thank you

First time visiting and it won't be my last. The food, service and atmosphere was first class. If you are looking for authentic Indian food then look no further, I would highly recommend giving the Cuman Restaurant a go.

The food was absolutely delicious! Their nan had not only butter but also some coconut flakes and tasted amazing! Both curries (prawn and lamb) tasted so good. The lime rice was a bit too sour for me. They also had a good dessert menu with homemade ice creams. It took a while for the food to serve and I think it's worth it. Not cheap but definitely not expensive for the quality. Highly recommended.

Came here with my boyfriend for his birthday and had a lovely meal, the food was brilliant and the service was very attentive. They brought out a special birthday dessert for my boyfriend as well which was delicious and very nice of them, as they remembered it from my booking request without me needing to remind them at all. Thank you!

Outstanding. If you think you know your Indian Food as I thought I did, then go visit this place, it's on a different level.

Excellent food, friendly service

The Indian food here is mouth watering and absolutely delicious. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to traditional Indian perfection. Highly recommend the Murg Malbari and Palak Paneer. Cleanliness and hygiene very well maintained. Ambiance is very good. I visited this restaurant 7 years back and yesterday, I found the same taste of perfection.

Incredible really enjoyed it chicken was really good and the rice was to die for

Food was great, service was just as good. Definitely worth it.

Excellent meal, very accommodating staff, will definitely be back!

The place is beautiful I would highly recommend upstairs with the nice view. We went for a quick birthday dinner the food was simply amazing. Sunny and monika offered a delicious cheesecake for me to celebrate my 27 th birthday. Surely gonna comeback ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Excellent food, would recommend to anyone after an authentic Indian curry in Nottingham.

From Darlington and called on spec - Great food and great service will definitely go again when in the area

Food is good. Nice place to meet up if a few of you are meeting.

I don't get back to the UK often but Ialways try and go for a curry so was very happy with the excellent food and service . Thanks.

Great food and service. A little more pricey than some other local restaurants but worth it. Lovely fluffy garlic naan & tasty curry & dhal. Drinks were great, once we found a palatable wine. Service was good but food a little slow as there were a few big tables to serve at once. Would definitely go back and recommend a visit.

The tastiest food, with amazing service and friendly staff, by far the nicest meal of the year and the best Indian food of my life

Totally delicious food and great service. I've had many Indian meals in my time and this was up with the best! Highly recommend if you're in Nottingham.

My boyfriend and I enjoyed a fantastic seafood and lamb dinner. The dishes were delicious, the service was great, and we had a wonderful time. Highly recommend for seafood and lamb lovers! Plus, it's the perfect spot to celebrate birthdays with its inviting ambiance and delightful cuisine.

Try the Lime Rice ! The Cumin provided a really excellent experience on a quiet Monday night in April. We had the usual starters. I had onion bhaji , which arrived in its constituent parts, rather than a pattie, elegantly dotted with sauce. This really showcased the flavours. Mains were accompanied by Lime Rice. Order it !!!!! An absolute revelation and provided a delicate base to showcase two superb lamb mains. In all honesty the punjabi cooking of vegetables is this restaurant’s key strength, delicate and flavourful. Makhani Dahl was my highlight. Unusually for a beered up pair of blokes, we polished off the lot.

My boyfriend and I enjoyed a fantastic seafood and lamb dinner. The dishes were delicious, the service was great, and we had a wonderful time. Highly recommend for seafood and lamb lovers! Plus, it's the perfect spot to celebrate birthdays with its inviting ambiance and delightful cuisine.

brilliant service and food at a great price,lovely atmosphere and so enjoyable food tasted fresh and full of flavour so nice

I've been going to Cumin for many years and it's about time I gave them the rave review that they deserve. I chose Cumin as our destination last night because I've never had a bad experience there and this was no exception. The restaurant itself has a good atmosphere and is very comfortable. The staff were all very friendly, competent and service was prompt. We were made to feel welcome. Last night's food was outstanding. Each of the dishes was distinct and well described on the menu. Unlike many Indian restaurants where most of the menu items sound very similar and ambiguous , you can read Cumin's menu and have a very good idea what each dish will be like. Also the Chilli rating is accurate; i asked for a 2 chilli dish to be upgrade to a 3 chilli dish and was very pleased with the outcome; the dish was hot but not offensively so. I recommend having a starter and trying different things - I was blown away by one of the Aloo starter which one of my friends had - I realise now that by having the same SOOKHA JHINGA prawns every time I go (because I love them) I, miss an opportunity to sample the rest of the menu. We were all very happy with our main dishes too; this time I did try something different form my usual Methi, and was very glad that I did. We are luck to have a number of very good Indian restaurants in Nottingham but I think that Cumin is the best of them all. Thanks Cumin! Update Apr 2024 The Cumin is just as good as it has always been - I'd not been for a few years. I tried the butter chicken this time and man it was tasty.

The fried Okra didn’t quite meet my expectations but everything else we ate was genuinely fantastic. All the other dishes were packed with flavour, spicy and interesting curries, juicy kebab, even the dips tested really fresh with a depth of flavour. The Naan was so light with a perfect amount of garlic. The service was very good, nice and slick plus they have Cobra on tap. The menu is absolutely massive and there is plenty of vegetarian options too.

Sunny & Monika - Congratulations on serving the best Indian Food in Nottingham! Having lived / spent 18 months in India (albeit sometime ago) - I can honestly say the food you deliver is the best & most authentic food & up there with the best Indian meal I’ve had outside of India - outstanding meal 10/10. Keep up the awesome work guys & see you again soon! Julian

Excellent meal before the football. Chicken tikka vindaloo really nice flavour

Great restaurant if you are looking to enjoy Indian cuisines in Nottingham, UK. You can have a exquisite experience with the employees as well. Over all a must try food stop.

Went here to celebrate my birthday and had a wonderful meal. Not only was the food great, the service was absolutely superior. We had the North Indian Fish Curry and the vegetarian option Dahl Makhni as entrees and the spicy Cauliflower and wings for starters. The Peshwari naan was the best we have ever had! We will definitely return.

The best curry I have had in a long time

The best curry I’ve had for some time. Great ambience, food was exceptional and the service was good too. Definitely highly recommend

We don’t do many theatre shows in Nottingham but Wow! What a meal it was amazing made just to our likening. The owners were so friendly and welcoming when we arrived. The restaurant was clean and bright as before the meal was so tasty it’s one of the best I’ve had. The toilets were clean and tidy. We will definitely be back next time

I can't fault them - a lovely restaurant and beautiful food. A must-visit if you're in Nottingham.

Absolutely superb food. Really friendly service and good atmosphere within the restaurant. Highly recommended. This place will definitely hit the spot

Good food, but the restaurant lacks atmosphere.

I cant fault anything about the experience at the cumin. We were greeted with a warm welcome and the meal was outstanding - the best Indian food I have ever had! The customer service was top notch and the restaurant has a lovely vibe to it. I definitely recommend to anyone visiting Nottingham.

I’ve been to a lot of Indians restaurants but this is by far number 1! Great family run restaurant and a must visit if you’re in the Nottingham area!! 😃

By far the BEST indian restaurant i have EVER been to! I was here for my husband's work do! Everything tasted amazing! The manager and the waitresses were very hospitable and patient. The food tasted beautiful and each dish had its own distinctive flavours! Just wonderful! And them onion bhajis! Maaannnm i couldnt get enough of them! AMAZING! Definately coming back for another visit!

Lovely little place, with great food and service. 1st visit, and would highly recommend to others.

Went with another couple. Food and service were great.