My partner and I came after hearing Coconut Lagoon was even better than Thali. We left agreeing, and we already felt Thali had set a high benchmark.
I’m vegetarian and my partner requires Gluten Free dishes. We requested the 7-course Chef’s sampling with the wine pairing. We did not leave disappointed. The restaurant was able to cater to our dietary restrictions and provide us with an incredible unique dish for each serving. The portion sizes were perfect, the variety was fantastic and the flavours were so rich and distinct.
One of the best dining experiences we’ve had for people who already hold high standards. What a treat.
Bonnie Berzamina
We love the food. The best Indian food ever.
Brennan Moore
Absolutely lovely spot. Had the woodland mushroom curry with kerala rice. Very generous portions. Fantastic vegan options. Awesome to experience kerala culture.
Sonia Leslie
The restaurant looks lovely and so does the ambience. The food though falls flat. The palate is super unimpressive as are the quantities. The masala seared red snapper was not very tasty and had two pieces of fish. When it came to the food, I couldn’t help but notice that many of the traditional South Indian flavors I’ve come to appreciate seemed noticeably toned down. Curries that would traditionally offer bold notes of tamarind, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and heat were instead marked by a distinct sweetness and creaminess—suggesting a conscious shift toward milder, more Westernized flavor profiles, although we requested spicy. Avoid this place if you want authentic South Indian.
That said, for those new to South Indian cuisine or those with a preference for gentler flavors, this restaurant may serve as an inviting entry point. But for diners seeking a more traditional and robust expression of the cuisine’s heritage, the offerings might come across as overly refined and slightly disconnected from their origins.
V S
We had the 7 course tasting menu and calling some sorbet to clean your palate in the middle at course 4 is not exactly a course. Also, everything was tasty but there just wasn't enough food for $90. I'll go back but will try the regular menu instead.
Genevieve Rheault
We tried the 7-course menu with spirit-free pairing and it was de-li-cious. A bit too much food for me but I'm not someone who eats a lot. My husband finished my plates at least, there was no way we woukd have wasted such food. It was our first time back since the renos, they did a good job! We'll definitely be back.
N B
The food was amazing the ambiance is soothing and warm and the service was excellent! Definitely worth going !
from just yesterday: Great experience overall, once again! We came here last year around this time (we live in Boston but come here to visit relatives) and during our visit we opted to come here again. Everything was again very good. The naan is superb, the KFC (kerala fried chicken) is kitschy but very tasty! Everything across the board was delicious except for the sauce that came with the scallops (which wasn't bad but it seemed odd, no one knew what to make of it and the person eating that dish avoided the sauce). Service was a little slower this time, but that's like most places these days that are suffering from not having enough staff. Ambiance is very pretty, understated, and nice - still a bit noisy so I'd still like to see more sound absorbers. The ones they have are great, you don't notice them, but they might be too high up to make a big difference. We'll definitely be back again, hope it's still here next year!
Review below was from early December, 2023: The service was exceptional and the visual ambiance was wonderful. The host came over several times to check in on us, which was very sweet. The restaurant is so nice that it feels intimate, but the place was full of people and conversation which did make it difficult to hear each other. I appreciated the sound absorbers on the walls as they did help to dampen the overall noise of conversations from other tables. I wonder if more sound absorbers around table barriers would help as well.
Food was very good. We ordered the kfc appetizer as well as the pappadum, and for dinners, we ordered the chef special (lamb shank), mushroom curry, beef & potato curry, and chicken biryani. Everything tasted very fresh, not heavy, and very unique! How could I forget -- we also ordered parotta (naan). The parotta was the BEST we have ever had anywhere. I would go back just for this.
The chicken and the beef were a bit overcooked in our opinion, but maybe that is the kerala style? We felt the meat could have been a little more tender if cooked a bit less. The lamp shank could actually have used a bit more cooking to help it fall off the bone more. The mushroom curry was spot on.
Overall, the place deserves 5 stars. Everyone in the party was very happy and we will all come back again when we can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Porota
Laura 3355
Lovely family dinner. Very patient staff with my very indecisive mother-in-law ?. Incredible chicken, beautiful and flavorful dishes. I recommend this place for a romantic dinner as the ambiance is very nice. I think it is the restaurant with the best ambiance I have been to since I moved to Ottawa a month ago.
Thanks to the staff and the chef for a great dinner ! ✨️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aarohi Iteni
One of the worst places I have ever eaten. The food is way to expensive and so small proposition zero taste and so long wait 0/100 I definitely will not recommend.
Excellent food, thoughtfully executed and served, enhancing the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Prat R
Good food. Wish the menu had more visual descriptions. Or a link to pictures online.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian D
Saji is the best restaurant manager in the business! Food and service is amazing……….cant wait to return again and again with my family ……..best East Indian food we’ve had ever! We will continue to go to Coconut Lagoon as often as we can! Thank you Saji for running such a fantastic restaurant………hope to see you this weekend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marielle Gauthier
Outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pejman Yazdani
The service was great, although it was a bit expensive. We ordered shrimp and beef. Shrimp tasted very good but I can't say this about the beef.
Parking: There are customer reserved parking spots available.
My partner and I came after hearing Coconut Lagoon was even better than Thali. We left agreeing, and we already felt Thali had set a high benchmark.
I’m vegetarian and my partner requires Gluten Free dishes. We requested the 7-course Chef’s sampling with the wine pairing. We did not leave disappointed. The restaurant was able to cater to our dietary restrictions and provide us with an incredible unique dish for each serving. The portion sizes were perfect, the variety was fantastic and the flavours were so rich and distinct.
One of the best dining experiences we’ve had for people who already hold high standards. What a treat.
We love the food. The best Indian food ever.
Absolutely lovely spot. Had the woodland mushroom curry with kerala rice. Very generous portions. Fantastic vegan options. Awesome to experience kerala culture.
The restaurant looks lovely and so does the ambience. The food though falls flat. The palate is super unimpressive as are the quantities. The masala seared red snapper was not very tasty and had two pieces of fish. When it came to the food, I couldn’t help but notice that many of the traditional South Indian flavors I’ve come to appreciate seemed noticeably toned down. Curries that would traditionally offer bold notes of tamarind, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and heat were instead marked by a distinct sweetness and creaminess—suggesting a conscious shift toward milder, more Westernized flavor profiles, although we requested spicy. Avoid this place if you want authentic South Indian.
That said, for those new to South Indian cuisine or those with a preference for gentler flavors, this restaurant may serve as an inviting entry point. But for diners seeking a more traditional and robust expression of the cuisine’s heritage, the offerings might come across as overly refined and slightly disconnected from their origins.
We had the 7 course tasting menu and calling some sorbet to clean your palate in the middle at course 4 is not exactly a course. Also, everything was tasty but there just wasn't enough food for $90. I'll go back but will try the regular menu instead.
We tried the 7-course menu with spirit-free pairing and it was de-li-cious. A bit too much food for me but I'm not someone who eats a lot. My husband finished my plates at least, there was no way we woukd have wasted such food. It was our first time back since the renos, they did a good job! We'll definitely be back.
The food was amazing the ambiance is soothing and warm and the service was excellent! Definitely worth going !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Porota, Pappadum Basket, Basmati Rice, Mocktails, Salmon Curry, Crab Cakes
from just yesterday: Great experience overall, once again! We came here last year around this time (we live in Boston but come here to visit relatives) and during our visit we opted to come here again. Everything was again very good. The naan is superb, the KFC (kerala fried chicken) is kitschy but very tasty! Everything across the board was delicious except for the sauce that came with the scallops (which wasn't bad but it seemed odd, no one knew what to make of it and the person eating that dish avoided the sauce). Service was a little slower this time, but that's like most places these days that are suffering from not having enough staff. Ambiance is very pretty, understated, and nice - still a bit noisy so I'd still like to see more sound absorbers. The ones they have are great, you don't notice them, but they might be too high up to make a big difference.
We'll definitely be back again, hope it's still here next year!
Review below was from early December, 2023: The service was exceptional and the visual ambiance was wonderful. The host came over several times to check in on us, which was very sweet. The restaurant is so nice that it feels intimate, but the place was full of people and conversation which did make it difficult to hear each other. I appreciated the sound absorbers on the walls as they did help to dampen the overall noise of conversations from other tables. I wonder if more sound absorbers around table barriers would help as well.
Food was very good. We ordered the kfc appetizer as well as the pappadum, and for dinners, we ordered the chef special (lamb shank), mushroom curry, beef & potato curry, and chicken biryani. Everything tasted very fresh, not heavy, and very unique! How could I forget -- we also ordered parotta (naan). The parotta was the BEST we have ever had anywhere. I would go back just for this.
The chicken and the beef were a bit overcooked in our opinion, but maybe that is the kerala style? We felt the meat could have been a little more tender if cooked a bit less. The lamp shank could actually have used a bit more cooking to help it fall off the bone more. The mushroom curry was spot on.
Overall, the place deserves 5 stars. Everyone in the party was very happy and we will all come back again when we can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Porota
Lovely family dinner. Very patient staff with my very indecisive mother-in-law ?. Incredible chicken, beautiful and flavorful dishes. I recommend this place for a romantic dinner as the ambiance is very nice. I think it is the restaurant with the best ambiance I have been to since I moved to Ottawa a month ago.
Thanks to the staff and the chef for a great dinner ! ✨️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the worst places I have ever eaten. The food is way to expensive and so small proposition zero taste and so long wait 0/100 I definitely will not recommend.
Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly at all
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Excellent food, thoughtfully executed and served, enhancing the overall experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food. Wish the menu had more visual descriptions. Or a link to pictures online.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saji is the best restaurant manager in the business! Food and service is amazing……….cant wait to return again and again with my family ……..best East Indian food we’ve had ever! We will continue to go to Coconut Lagoon as often as we can! Thank you Saji for running such a fantastic restaurant………hope to see you this weekend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was great, although it was a bit expensive. We ordered shrimp and beef. Shrimp tasted very good but I can't say this about the beef.
Parking: There are customer reserved parking spots available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Biryani, Naan, Shrimp Mango Moilee
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