The best restaurants serving Indian food in England

They used cheap Iceland/tesco frozen king prawns for the king prawn biryani. It had no fragrance or taste of prawns. To me that was a big let down. You charged us £15 for king prawn biryani but you're using cheap prawn from tesco/sainsbury. That's unacceptable. Chicken madras was excellent. Definitely top 3 in south london in my opinion. Tarkha dhall was more like a dhall bhuna which was very disappointing. Fresh thin garlic tarkha dhall would have been amazing. In overall, this restaurant has serious potential. The biryani would have been extremely nice if they used the correct king prawns. I hope the owner can make the changes if so I will order again.

I love everything about this place, the food, the atmosphere and the staff are always excellent. I have been a regular for over 10 years as these guys go above and beyond every time. For my husband’s birthday they gave him a gift of a plate, which was not only very thoughtful but so sweet that they go to this level of care and consideration for their customers! I love this place!

Had the chicken curry and the meat was beautifully cooked. Partner had the chicken tikka kebab and again the meat and the flavours were delicious. Will be ordering again.

Delivery was 1 hour and 40 mins after order was placed. Really not impressed. Called the restaurant and no apology was given - blamed the driver. The driver said it was the restaurant’s fault.

Raw chicken in the dansak we ordered was completely pink inside was only offered another one to be sent out or free one here time. Completely ruined our meal

the meat was very tough, the lamb dansak did not taste like lamb, it resembled pork.

Food was fab, hot, ready on time and delicious

superb as always hot on arrival & generous portions!

Excellent curry restaurant! Chicken was cooked perfectly.. Not grainy and chewy like some places. Great flavour, food came hot and they gave some complimentary condiments. Delivery was FREE via their website and it came bang on time. Will be ordering again

lush food free extra dish enough two people so enough for two days it was set meal for one. just one issue could been little hotter

The food was well prepared and delicious, and the service was great. Would highly recommend a visit if in the area.

They need more toilets upstairs

I have lived in and near Portsmouth for many years , today was my first time eating at Indian Cottage . This is one of the best curries that I have had in Portsmouth / Southsea / Waterlooville area. Curry , full of flavour and spice with a real depth of taste. Succulent tender chicken . It was fantastic. Garlic Naan bread , delicious . A great combination of both pillowy soft and crispy in the parts where it should be. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole meal. The service was fabulous . This is a great place for a curry . I will certainly be returning .

Fantastic food and great service as usual

I’m giving this restaurant 5 stars, although I initially considered 4. The service was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and dedicated to ensuring we enjoyed every moment of our meal. The food was good overall. I must admit that when I think of a mixed grill, I expect it served sizzling with onions and the full shebang, but here it arrived plated instead. The butter chicken also included coconut which I wasn't expecting and which was on me for not checking the ingredients. However, the replacement dish of Punjabi chicken was an excellent recommendation, with just the right level of spice. There was a small oversight of not bringing water, but this was minor given the outstanding service. As a self-confessed foodie, I have high expectations ehen it comes to my food 😋