8 great places in Nottingham for curry according to Tripadvisor

We do love our curries in Nottingham it seems based simply on the amount of incredible places we have to visit. We even have an entire street, Maid Marian Way, on which you could do a walking curry taste-testing tour if you fancied, or were hungry enough.

But where to go if you desire a decent dhansak or a mouthwatering madras? We take to Trip Advisor to find eight of the top-rated curry restaurants or takeaways to visit.

1) Nawaab Saab

4 Nottingham Rd, Nuthall, Nottingham NG16 1DP

Taking the gold medal position in this ranking, Nawaab Saab isn’t even located in the heart of the city.

Lovers of Indian food will have to go on a mini-pilgrimage out to Nuthall on the outskirts of Nottingham for their fix, but it’s well worth the trip!

Nawaab Saab won Outstanding Restaurant of the Year at the 2021 Curry Awards, even beating the likes of Calcutta Club which also features on the list.

Labelled as ‘majestic’ Indian dining on their website, Nawaab Saab wins the crown for the best place for an Indian in the entirety of Nottingham according to Tripadvisor.

2) Kayal

8 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AL

Located in four different places across the UK - with restaurants in Leicester and beyond - the Nottingham chain remains ever-popular.

Winning prestigious awards from the likes of The Guardian and the Times for the quality of their food, Kayal also prides itself on having healthy and tasty meals on offer too to differentiate from a sub-standard offering.

Located down Broad Street, Kayal is yet another favoured Indian restaurant by the people of Nottingham.

3) The Cumin Restaurant

62-64 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6BJ

Set over two floors in a spacious city centre location, the Cumin Restaurant is a well-known destination for curry in the city.

1661 people on Tripadvisor deemed The Cumin Restaurant ‘Excellent’ when they visited, one reviewer even labelling the establishment as a ‘really special place.’

There is something for everyone on the menu, with the restaurant catering specifically for vegans on a separate menu altogether.

4) Kottaram

28 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6GF

The first restaurant on the list to boast five stars out of five, Kottaram offers an authentic yet modern Indian experience for the people of Nottingham.

Celebrating its first anniversary soon - Kottaram is a new player compared to other restaurants on the list - they’ve made a huge impression in such a short period of time.

If you’re in the Maid Maran Way area of the city, Kottaram could well be the destination of choice for a late-evening curry.

5) Calcutta Club

8-10 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6HS

‘Looking for Nottingham’s best curry? Well, you have arrived at the right place!’

It’s certainly a bold phrase to have on your main website when you first click, but the Calcutta Club restaurant warrants the bold approach.

You can find the Calcutta Club near Nottingham Playhouse or the famous Robin Hood statue, the perfect location to dine in and enjoy a fantastic curry.

The Chef’s Specials even boasts of a lamb shank option if you don’t particularly want a Madras or a Rogan Josh when dining. 1188 people voted Calcutta Club as ‘Excellent’ on Tripadvisor, the restaurant coming in at 4.5 out of 5.

6) The Balti House

35 Heathcoat St, Nottingham NG1 3AG

A more traditional curry house - first opening its doors to the people of Nottingham back in 1970 - The Balti House remains a staple if you fancy a meal out.

Its city centre location has helped the restaurant thrive in modern times alongside its delicious selection of curries and other meals, the Balti Style Set Menu allowing you to have a starter, main course, rice and a Naan bread or Roti all just for £12.35.

7) Masala Junction

301 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DA

Winner of Best Indian Restaurant 2018 at the Nottinghamshire Food and Drink Awards, Masala Junction is still going strong five years on from this accolade.

Located near the Mapperley Park area of the city, Masala Junction’s stylish interior offers a classy dining experience whilst not compromising on the flavoursome curries and dishes available. They even serve an unorthodox option in Sea Bass, accompanied by masala-style potatoes and rice.

8) Noor Jahan

41 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3FB

Located in the ‘heart of Nottingham’ as stated on the restaurant’s website, Noor Jahan is a popular food destination for the people of Nottingham craving a curry.

With a whole host of curries on offer - from a Dansak to a Vindaloo - Noor Jahan caters to everyone whether you like a fiery hot curry or a more mild option. The city centre establishment has a 4.5 rating on Tripadvisor, with 377 people voting the restaurant as ‘Excellent.’