Madras Cottage
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About Madras Cottage
On Main St in Glasgow, Madras Cottage is an Indian takeaway serving curries, pizzas, kebabs, pakora, and piri rice boxes on a walk-in basis. The pizza follows a deep dish style, and chicken kebabs sit alongside lamb tikka served with naan bread and salad. The naan is soft throughout the menu. Payment is cash only. The kitchen also handles buffet catering for parties, covering larger orders beyond the everyday menu. It operates as a straightforward counter setup, with no reservation system in place for regular orders.
Good to know
“Madras Cottage is Baillieston's original and best hot food takeaway, proudly serving the East End of Glasgow for over 30 years. From fresh handmade pizzas and sizzling kebabs to authentic curries and Indian cuisine, we set the benchmark that others have tried to follow but never matched. With over 30 years of knowledge, tradition and passion behind every order, we're not just a takeaway — we're a Baillieston institution. Come taste the difference at Madras Cottage, where quality, freshness and friendly service have been our standard since day one.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken kebabs, naan bread, deep dish pizza and chasni curry.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken kebabs, naan bread, deep dish pizza and chasni curry.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the kebabs and pizzas, with the chicken kebab described as "to die for" and one diner calling the pizza the best they'd had in a long time, while another found the naan bread "insanely good" and soft throughout. Close behind, the lamb tikka gets praised as tender and fresh, and the chasni is described as smooth and fragrant. A buffet order for a 21st party drew particular praise, with guests going back for seconds and thirds across a spread of pakora, pizza and curries. Families note they've ordered for years, citing fast delivery and a wide menu that suits everyone, including kids' piri rice boxes. One dissenting review found a veggie pizza bland despite good presentation, called the fries overpriced, and noted cash-only payment was required, concluding cheaper alternatives on the same street would have been safer. That complaint stands apart from an otherwise consistent run of praise for freshness and value.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the kebabs and pizzas, with the chicken kebab described as "to die for" and one diner calling the pizza the best they'd had in a long time, while another found the naan bread "insanely good" and soft throughout. Close behind, the lamb tikka gets praised as tender and fresh, and the chasni is described as smooth and fragrant. A buffet order for a 21st party drew particular praise, with guests going back for seconds and thirds across a spread of pakora, pizza and curries. Families note they've ordered for years, citing fast delivery and a wide menu that suits everyone, including kids' piri rice boxes. One dissenting review found a veggie pizza bland despite good presentation, called the fries overpriced, and noted cash-only payment was required, concluding cheaper alternatives on the same street would have been safer. That complaint stands apart from an otherwise consistent run of praise for freshness and value.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Superb food, service and great value, I can’t praise it highly enough.”
- Google user
“Love this takeaway been ordering from here for years. Can order something for everyone in family. Lovely curries, pizzas and kebabs and kids love the new piri rice boxes. Staff lovely and very helpful. Fast delivery. Best Indian takeaway in East End! Would highly recommend.”
- Google user
“Beat Indian takeaway ever. The chicken kebabs are to die for, there Pizzas are better than any italian ive been too. Great food, great service, thats why our family have been regular customers since it opened”
- Google user
“That’s the best pizza I’ve had in had in a long time good job team”
- Google user
“Been coming here for years, lamb tikka is so tender and fresh. Nice naan breads and fresh salad. They have been in business for years, and know what they’re doing 👍”
Location
Indian Restaurants near Madras Cottage
- Shimla Cottage4.29393.4 mi
chicken bhoona, set menu deal, chicken tikka pakora
- Tandoori Junction3.51454.4 mi
hot and spicy burger, chicken tikka chasni nan melt, burnt burger
- Nakodar Grill4.68034.4 mi
garlic naan, chicken karahi, saag paneer
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras Cottage | 4.4420 | — | chicken kebabs, naan bread, deep dish pizza |
| Shimla Cottage | 4.2939 | 3.4 mi | chicken bhoona, set menu deal, chicken tikka pakora |
| Tandoori Junction | 3.5145 | 4.4 mi | hot and spicy burger, chicken tikka chasni nan melt, burnt burger |
| Nakodar Grill | 4.6803 | 4.4 mi | garlic naan, chicken karahi, saag paneer |
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