Review Summary
- 9.1 based on 12 reviews
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Michael Smeed –
We had a wonderful meal, the staff are great and I do recommend this restaurant to most people I know who are looking for a nice place to dine
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Mark Harper –
Brilliant meal for my sons 21st birthday service and food was exceptional. Overall a great night!
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Richard Short –
Always great value and quality food at Cottage Balti!
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Richard Short –
Excellent food, great value for money.
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Steve Whittaker –
Fantastic food great service made a great night out.
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Chris Parkes –
Good food and service but slightly overpriced.
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Chris Parkes –
Good quality food and service, although rather expensive for an out of town curryhouse.
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Chris Parkes –
Nice food served by polite staff.
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Chris Parkes –
Good food and excellent service.
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Chris Parkes –
very tasty food and excellent service
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Richard Short –
Excellent food, very good price and superb service.
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Rhianna –
We won't go anywhere else for a curry. The food is delicious and really big portions! Staff are lovely too! 10/10!
- Mon:
- 6pm-midnight (last orders 11pm)
- Tue:
- 6pm-midnight (last orders 11pm)
- Wed:
- 6pm-midnight (last orders 11pm)
- Thu:
- 6pm-midnight (last orders 11pm)
- Fri:
- 5:30pm-2am (last orders midnight)
- Sat:
- 5:30pm-2am (last orders midnight)
- Sun:
- 6pm-midnight (last orders 11pm)
We say…
Situated on Chilwell Road in Beeston, less than 30 seconds walk from the Hop Pole Inn, The Cottage Balti Indian restaurant is a local favourite and highly renowned for its fine Indian cuisine and unmatched standards of service. Boasting a two-storey restaurant as well as a take away service, Cottage Balti effortlessly combines all the comfort of a contemporary restaurant with a truly traditional Indian menu.
The restaurant itself is easily recognisable from its glass front and chic silver and black signage. As you enter through the front door you are absorbed into the warm and welcoming dining room where you will be greeted by the friendly staff and shown to your table. The décor is modern with a monochrome colour scheme that is further complimented with contemporary fixtures and fittings and a focal brushed steel bar. As the restaurant is split over two levels there is plenty of space for large groups to enjoy a meal together whilst giving couples and smaller parties the opportunity to have some privacy to enjoy their meal. The staff are particularly friendly without being intrusive or overbearing and they are more than happy to offer recommendations and explanations of dishes whilst delivering the ideal accompaniment; a cool draught of Cobra beer.
Whilst the restaurant may embrace modern dining, the menu is a truly traditional Indian affair that is packed with curries, tandoori dishes and, as the name of the venue would suggest, balti dishes. The traditional samosas, pakoras and bhajis make for a fantastic start to your meal before moving on to the main attraction. The lamb Karahi is a particular favourite for those who love and intense chilli kick with plenty of flavour to boot and the Cottage Balti specials which include the milk and creamy Makan chicken, fiery Naga lamb and classic chicken Pasanda will keep everyone happy. All dishes are home cooked, prepared fresh to order and of an incredibly generous portion size, ensuring that guests can savour each mouthful and enjoy their dining experience.
If you are looking for a comfortable restaurant that boasts all of the modern amenities and contemporary décor without sacrificing traditional cooking methods and authentic flavours then the Cottage Balti restaurant in Beeston is the place for you. With a huge selection of dishes to suit every palate at very reasonable prices, this restaurant should be on every curry-lover's hit list.
Starters
Vegetarian Starters
plain poppadom
- £0.75
spiced poppadom
- £0.75
pickles tray
- £0.75
vegetable samosa (2)
- £3.50
onion Bhajee (2)
- £3.50
chana puri or aloo puri
- £3.75
garlic & mushrooms puri
- £3.75
mixed vegetable pakora
- £8.50
Non-vegetarian Starters
meat samosa (2)
tandoori chicken
Traditional appetizer of chicken breast pieces in a spicy marinade cooked over the coals in tandoori oven
- £4.75
chicken or lamb tikka
- £4.75
shish kebab
- £4.25
mixed meat platter for two
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, garlic tikka, tandoori chicken
- £9.50
hot meat puri
- £4.75
chicken shashlik
- £3.75
Tandoori Mains
HALF TANDOORI CHICKEN
- £8.50
chicken tikka
- £8.50
Lamb tikka
- £8.50
tandoori mixed grill
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka, sish kebab, qtr tandoori chicken and tandoori king prawn
- £12.95
tandoori king prawns
- £11.95
Chicken Shaslik
Consists of fried onions, tomatoes and green peppers
- £9.95
Lamb Shaslik
Served with curry sauce, nan bread and rice
- £9.95
Mains
Masala Dishes
Prepared in a creamy sauce using mild spices, with nuts, coconut & a special sauce to give a rich flavour. Served with pilau rice
tandoori chicken
lamb tikka
chicken tikka
king prawn
mixed grill
chicken and lamb tikka mix
special tandoori chicken & chicken mix
Cottage Karahi Specialities (hot)
Prepared with exotic spices and cooked in a Indian karahi. Served with pilau rice
CHICKEN TIKKA
lamb
chicken
mixed vegetable
mushroom
prawn
king prawn
cottage special karahi
Balti Zarl (medium/hot)
A combination of spicy chickpeas, fresh chillies and green pepers, also with a wide range of spices
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
vegetable chana zarl
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
special
Jeera (medium/hot)
Prepared with cumin seeds, fresh garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes, green peppers
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Bhindi
A medium strength curry cooked with lady fingers (okra)
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Methi
A medium strength curry cooked using fresh methi
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Saag (medium/hot)
A medium strength curry cooked with spinach
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Madras (medium/hot)
A greater proportion of tomato puree and spices which lend a fiery taste to its richness
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Malayan (mild)
Banana, pineapple, cream
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Rogan Josh (medium/hot)
Special preparation making extensive use of onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes. With tomatoes used for toppings
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Patia (sweet/medium)
Patia is prepared oriental spices and lemon juice to add sweetness and a sharp tangy flavour
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Vindaloo (hot)
Related to Madras but involving a greater use of garlic, tomatoes, lemon, ginger and black pepper
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Bhuna
A combination of spices fried together to provide a dish of medium strength and rather dry consistancy
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Dupiaza (medium)
Prepared with fresh onions, dhaniya and cinnamon
CHICKEN TIKKa
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Biryani (medium/hot)
Prepared with basmati rice, egg, almonds and sultanas garnished with onions and other ingredients. Served with a special mixed vegetable curry sauce
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Sri Landa (medium/hot)
Hotter than madras with beans and coconut
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Kashmiri
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Dansak
Prepared with oriental spices, pineapple, lentil & lemon juice to add a sweet sharp tangy flavour
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Korma
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Mushroom Bhuna
A combination of spices fried together to provide a dish of medium strength and rather dry consistency
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Peshwari
Prepared with mixed fruits, fresh cream and a special sauce
CHICKEN TIKKA
CHICKEN
VEGETABLE
LAMB
PRAWN
KING PRAWN
SPECIAL
Rice Dishes
plain boiled rice
pilau rice
fried rice
vegetable rice
peas pilau rice
aloo rice
egg pilau rice
keema pilau rice
cottage sweet rice
garlic pilau rice
mixed pilau rice
Naan Breads
plain naan
cheese naan
cheese & onion rice
cheese & garlic rice
cheese and chilli rice
stuffed naan
Veg
stuffed & chilli naan
garlic naan
garlic & onion naan
garlic & tomato naan
peshwari naan
Sweet
family naan
keema naan
Minced meat
paratha
cheese paratha
keema paratha
egg paratha
egg paratha
stuffed paratha
chapati
butter chapati
tandoori roti
Wholemeal
cucumber raita
Yoghurt
Chips
Garlic chips
special naan
Vegetarian Side Dishes
vegetable bhajee
aubergine bahjee
mushroom bahjee
bhindi bhajee
spinach bhajee
cauliflower bhajee
aloo saag
tarka dal
bombay aloo
mutter panir
tandoori sauce
masala sauce
curry sauce
bhuna curry sauce
hot sauce
saag panir
Seafood
Prawn Puri
Pried prawns, lightly spiced and served on our special hot puri bread
- £4.75
King Prawn Puri
Large prawns marinated and barbequed
- £5.75
Sweet Chilli Fish
Fresh pieces of cod, tossed in a piquant chilli sauce
- £4.75
Fish Pakora
- £4.75
King Prawn Shaslik
- £5.75
Cottage Balti Specialities
Lamb or Chicken Balti
Cooked with marinated chicken and fresh spices. (medium or hot***)
- £10.50
Balti Special Mix
Cooked with spicy chicken, lamb and king prawn. prepared together balti style. (medium or hot***)
- £12.50
Garlic Chilli Chicken
These dishes are cooked with fresh ground spices, fresh garlic, green chillies and fresh ginger. (medium or hot***)fresh pieces of cod, tossed in a piquant chilli sauce
- £12.95
- Lamb £12.95
King Prawn Jalfrezy
These dishes are cooked with fresh ground spices, fresh garlic, green chillies and fresh ginger. (medium or hot***)
- £12.50
Fish Jalfrezy
These dishes are cooked with fresh ground spices, fresh garlic, green chillies and fresh ginger. (medium or hot***)
- £11.50
Chicken or Lamb Saag
Cooked with spinach leaf, fresh garlic and fresh coriander. (medium or hot***)
- £11.50
Lamb or Chicken Tikka Masala
Creamy mild sauce with hint of mint, almonds, coconut and sultanas. (mild)
- £10.50
Chicken or Lamb Passand
Marinated in spices and herbs, then slowly simmered in a creamy sauce with almonds. (mild)
- £10.50
King Prawn Passanda
Marinated in spices and herbs, then slowly simmered in a creamy sauce with almonds. (mild)
- £12.50
Shambar Chicken or Lamb
Slightly spiced dish, cooked with fresh garlic, ginger, hint of chillies topped with garlic buttered lentils. (medium or hot***)
- £10.50
Shim Chicken or Lamb
Very popular medium dish, cooked with special spices, topped with fresh long green beans. (medium or hot***)
- £10.50
Chicken or Lamb Jalfrezy
Cooked with fresh garlic and fresh chillies, to give a strong spicy flavour. (hot***)
- £11.50
Garlic Chilli Fish.
Cooked with garlic and fresh chillies, to give a strong spicy flavour. (medium or hot***)
- £11.50
King Prawn Masala
Creamy mild sauce with a hint of mint, almonds, coconut and sultanas. (mild)
- £12.50
Tandoori Chicken Masala
Marinated in rich spices, hint of mint, almonds, coconut and sultanas in a creamy sauce. (mild)
- £10.50
King Prawn Saag
Cooked with spinach leaf, fresh darkic and fresh coriander. (medium or hot***)
- £12.50
Chicken or Lamb Karahi
Cooked with rich spices, mushrooms, fresh garlic, onions, green peppers, coriander and tomatoes in thick sauce. (medium or hot***)
- £11.50
Tandoori Mixed Karahi
These dishes are cooked with fresh ground spices, fresh garlic, green chillies and fresh ginger. (medium or hot***)fresh pieces of cod, tossed in a piquant chilli sauce
- £12.50
Chicken or Lamb Jeera
With cumin seeds, fresh garlic, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, hint of green chillies (medium or hot***)
- £10.50
Chicken Tikka Chana Zarl
Chick peas cooked with a touch of green chillies, green peppers, chopped onions. (medium or hot***)
- £11.50
Fish Tikka Chana Zarl
Chick peas cooked with a touch of green chillies, green peppers, chopped onions. (medium or hot***)
- £11.50
Bhuna Meshi Gosht
Tender lamb, cooked with ground spices, fresh garlic and ginger. a dry dish with medium heat (medium or hot***)
- £11.50
Lamb or Chicken Podina
Creamy sauce, fresh ginger and mint ground hot spices. (mild or medium)
- £11.50
Chicken or Lamb Achari (Cod)
Cooked with mixed pickles, fresh ground spices, chopped green chillies and fresh garlic. (medium or hot***)
- £11.50
Makhani Chicken or Lamb
Butter chicken or lamb, cooked with mild spices and fresh garlic in a creamy sauce and tomato puree. (mild)
- £10.50
Local Favourites
- Chicken £8.95
- Lamb £8.95
- Chicken Tikka £9.95
- Tandoori Chicken £9.95
- Mushroom £8.95
- Vegetable £8.95
- Prawn £9.95
- King Prawn £11.95
Korma (Mild and Sweet*)
Plain Curries (Medium*)
Duplaza (Medium or Hot**)
Dansak (Sweet and Sour, Medium*)
Bhuna (Medium or Hot**)
Rogan Josh (Medium or Hot***)
Madras (Hot***)
Vindaloo (Very Hot*****)
Biriyani
Vegetable
- £9.95
Chicken Tikka
- £10.95
Lamb Tikka
- £11.95
Tandoori Chicken
- £10.95
Prawn
- £11.95
King Prawn
- £12.95
Cottage Balti Special
- £12.95
Sundries
Chips
- £2.25
Raitha
- £2.00
Green Salad
- £2.00
Mixed Pickle
- £0.75
Surprise Set Menu
- 4 Course Meal for two £35.00
- Four Course Meal for 4 £70.00
For two to four people. Ask server's for more information
Vegetable dishes
Tarka Daal
- £5.25
Bombay Aloo
- £5.25
Matteer Paneer
- £5.25
Aloo Gobi
- £5.25
Saag Bhajee
- £5.25
Saag Aloo
- £5.25
Chana Bhajee
- £5.25
Mushroom Bhajee
- £5.25
Mixed Vegetable Bhagee
- £5.25
Palak Paneer
- £5.25
Rice Dishes & Nan Breads
Boiled Rice
- £2.75
Pillau Rice
- £2.75
Mushroom Rice
- £3.75
Mushroom Rice
- £3.75
Egg Fried rice
- £3.75
Chana Rice
- £3.75
Peas Pilau Rice
- £3.75
Nan Breads
Keema Nan
- £3.50
Pillau Nan
- £2.50
Stuffed Nan (Vegetables)
- £3.50
Garlic Nan
- £3.50
Cheese Nan
- £3.50
Cheese and garlic Nan
- £3.50
Cheese and onion Nan
- £3.50
Plain or buttered chappati
- £1.50
Stuffed Paratha
- £3.50
Cheese Paratha
- £3.50
Tandoori Roti
- £2.00
