House Boat Restaurant

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  Mia Sawaya

  ·1 month ago

  “Beautiful decor and paintings in the restaurant that really add to the atmosphere. Super busy when we went in and that speaks for itself. The food was absolutely delicious, really rich and flavourful, fantastic value for money and the servers were all super lovely also! We really enjoyed our visit!”

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  emerald girl

  ·4 months ago

  “We were shopping in Derby and thought we’d try Houseboat for lunch and it didn’t disappoint! We went for the Thali lunchtime deal and thought it was excellent value for money and very tasty especially the chicken curry and paratha it even came with a beer or soft drink. The staff were very friendly and the decor is quirky all adding to a lovely relaxed atmosphere, we will definitely be going back when we are next in Derby.”

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  Julia Dallimore

  ·4 months ago

  “We recently had the pleasure of photographing for the restaurant and, once the shoot had finished, we sat down to enjoy the food ourselves. Everything we photographed looked fantastic, but the best part was discovering it tasted every bit as good as it looked! The flavours were unreal, the presentation was beautiful and the welcome we received from the whole team made the experience even better. If you’re looking for authentic South Indian food in Derby City Centre, this is a place we’d happily recommend.”

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  Sunku Prasad

  ·4 months ago

  “I had boatman fish curry with malabar paratta and rice. The portions are medium and taste is okay not very great. The fish curry is full of chilli powder with very less other spices. The ambience is good, but house flies 🪰 are everywhere, can be improved. Overall okay but not great.”

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  K D

  ·4 months ago

  “From the minute my friend and I walked in, we were welcomed with warm smiles from all the team working there. The service and food were amazing. I can't wait to go back, so I'm already booked in. My friend had the fabulous fish curry wrapped in the banana leaf, whilst I had the Nadan Kozhi Curry, with the Malabhar parantha. I highly recommend both👌🏼. We finished off by having the Indian Masala tea, with a lovely dessert each. It was really good value as well.”

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  Thasleem P

  ·4 months ago

  “Excellent place for authentic Kerala food in Derby. The food is delicious, full of traditional flavours, and reasonably priced. Good portion sizes, friendly service, and great value for money.”

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  The Chairman

  ·6 months ago

  “Visited this restaurant after watching a 5 star you tuber do a review. The food and total experience was like nothing I’ve had before. Awesome!! The best Indian cuisine I have ever eaten. Unbelievable value for money and exemplary service. 11/10 is not enough. Our new go to favourite restaurant. Thank you to the chefs. Brilliant job.”

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  paul daykin

  ·6 months ago

  “hi there I went with my daughter to celebrate her birthday, and we had the best meal and experience we have ever had the service was perfect, the waitresses, really knew everything about every meal and all starters to. wonderful staff. they are so talented in the cooking and presentation of there dishes, we were blown away. going for the mid day buffet next week !!!!!! well done, the Houseboat. 10 / 10 for you. !!!!”

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  Angelo Fasolo

  ·7 months ago

  “Had a vegetarian platter, dosa and a biryani. All tasty and well explained through what sauce and chutney was which. Was asked which spice level and on a check back if the spice level was ok. Great atmosphere and service would definitely come again”

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  Sandeep Bhattathiri

  ·1 year ago

  “I had a great experience visiting House Boat this weekend and saw why this authentic South-Indian restaurant is making waves. The moment you step in, you are hit with the rich aroma of the country side food that Kerala is known for. The colour pastels and the murals adorning the walls of the restaurant inside are a piece of art. The one that says Kerala to Derby represents home away from home. My family opted to be seated in the Beer garden which had those majestic theme of classic coastal murals and contemporary interpretations of Hollywood. We started with jumbo Malabar prawns, Apple martini and toddy. But it was the rich and saucy Chicken Kondattam and juicy Lamb chukka that knocked our socks off. Never have I had a starter which made me crave for a second serving anytime before. We also had the Kallappam, Kappa, Meen Pollichathu, Boatman's Fish curry and Chicken biriyani which were the right note of spice and taste. The Gulab Jamun with ice-cream was delicious too. Like a wise man once said - "Anyone can serve a meal, but only great food stirs the soul." House Boat stirred our souls !!!!”

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