Amazing dosas, both veg and non veg. Sambar was also excellent. Staff are very courteous and give quick service even when the restaurant is packed. Have gone many times and will continue to patronize!
Nabila I.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Toronto, Canada
Came here for dinner on Family Day, and for a tiny restaurant in the middle of nowhere, it’s very popular. Thankfully we were able to get a table right away. I had the Ooty Mushroom Curry and got rice instead of the parathas. My partner ordered the Chicken Thali(which is basically small portions of all the popular dishes served with rice and parathas). I enjoyed my meal, although I confess disappointment that the mushrooms were cut up(the menu mentions they are button mushrooms and it would have been nice to have whole mushrooms instead). My partner was really happy with his meal(he hasn’t been able to find Indian restaurants in Toronto that serve thalis, only Tibetan ones). We enjoyed the service at this cozy restaurant and can see why it’s such a popular spot in Ottawa!
Brent H.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Acworth, GA
In town on business with two colleagues and picked this place because of the reviews from my fellow Unilocalers. I had the Spicy Goan Chicken Masala with was very good(and spicy). My two colleagues had the Lamb Kurma and Butter Chicken. Each were very happy with their dishes. The place isn’t very large, so it got fairly noisy with the other patrons. Now to be fair, there was a larger group eating together, so this may have been an anomaly. Staff was attentive and friendly. I give Coconut Lagoon two thumbs up and would definitely return.
Nancy M.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Ottawa, Canada
Was there for lunch on Friday. A cockroach fell from the ceiling to our table. After that we started looking around and there were more roaches on the ceiling and walls. Will never go back.
Leila M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Ottawa, Canada
Went here one evening and noticed how quickly the placed filled up even on a Monday night. I had a hard time finding it at first as the sign wasn’t well-lit, so I had to circle around to find it after passing Montréal Road and realizing I’d gone too far. This place is fantastic. Don’t let the exterior of the building fool you– what’s plain outside is amazing inside. The staff there was kind enough to fit us in even without a reservation(that may not have worked on a weekend, though) and the food came promptly after ordering. Service is friendly and professional and attentive, and of a higher calibre of other South Asian restaurants I’ve been to over the years. We ordered the vadas as an appetizer, and they were divine, though of a small portion(only two) for the price tag. However, the quality of the vadas and the included condiments/chutney were superior to what I’ve had in the past. My friend and I both opted to get the thali(she ordered beef and I ordered chicken and we shared those) since so many things looked good on the menu. Thali is basically many side dishes or small portions of their different curries served alongside rice and paratha. Everything tasted wonderful, and I personally preferred my chicken curry over the beef one. The small side of ooty mushroom curry made me swoon– next time I go, I may order just that. The décor, the food, and the service all combine into a very fancy experience. They do have an 18 dollar buffet during lunch time, but I tend to think of this place as being more of a fine dining experience over a medium-level establishment like many other places. Top notch; I’ll be back again soon.
Jason T.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Ottawa, Canada
Same menu for 5 yrs. getting tired of this place. I get sick after everytime i eat there. If you make reservation and go there you will be surprised to find out that they dont have your spot and you have to wait 30 minto 1 hr to have a table ready.
Jack g.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Toronto, Canada
An excellent meal of very spicy south Indian food. Wonderful Malabar shrimp, lamb, pumpkin all at a reasonable price. Good service, not too noisy, plus parking.
Arc P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Edmonton, Canada
Great southern Indian cuisine here. We had the Lamb Thali for 21 $ with some extra porthas. This was between two people and it filled us just fine. So many different kinds of sauces and ranges in flavour. There are even yogurt sauces incorporated in the dish giving it a cooling sensation. Great atmosphere here. Very Bollywood-esque inside with an almost stereotypical Indian experience. They do have takeout here as well so take to go if you don’t want to be in a restaurant. I found the service slight gruff, but they do give you what you need. All in all a very good place for southern Indian.
Mihnea S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Toronto, Canada
The butter chicken was amazing! Stopped here in our way back to Toronto on the advice of a friend, and it was more than worth the detour!
Alex M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Ottawa, Canada
I have been to the coconut lagoon many times over the years and have made it one of my go to dining options when i have a visitor from out of town. The food has been excellent each time. Service is very quick and servers can give you helpful recommendations. Some of the dishes are quite spicy so watch out if you don’t have tolerance for spicy food. I look forward to many more visits!
Stephanie K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Denton, TX
I visited Coconut Lagoon while in town on business and was very impressed. The waiter was attentive, but not overbearing, and the food was delicious. I will definitely return if I ever visit Ottawa again.
Charles C.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Gatineau, Canada
One of the best Indian places in Ottawa, the nan bread is the best I had so far. I had the sampler platter and everything was excellent.
Bruce S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Silver Spring, MD
Wow! My wife says this was the best Indian food she’s ever had. I would reserve that for my own mother’s Indian cooking, but I would rate this place at the top also. I had the peppered lamb, she had a coconut chicken dish; they came with pouris and rice. My lamb was tender and delicious, not tough and chewy as I’ve had so often. Her dish likewise exploded with spicy flavors; both of us sobbed between bites! We finished off with mango lassi as a dessert.(She also had a mango beer with dinner — and loved it.) Service was very good, noise levels were moderate, décor was soothing: all good things. But the food was simply terrific! This place was a treasure.
Pat B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Ottawa, Canada
I love this restaurant. I have been there several time since I’ve discovered it. Lunch buffet is awesome. Can’t wait to return. Especially for the egg curry.
Heba H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Toronto, Canada
i have been dying for a good Halal Indian joint and it saddens me that I found one in Ottawa because it means I can’t eat there as often as I’d like! This place is… AHMAZING! Service was fast, quick, friendly. Restaurant was clean, décor was very inspired. I wish the lighting was a bit bright(I hate dim lit food places) but that doesn’t put a dent in my review. We were a group of 4 and each ordered a different plate and had a chance to taste the others. The butter chicken… is to die for. I am still dreaming about it… and the parathas… are like… flat bread croissants? I mean I would go there just to eat those things alone. I tasted their lamb, and considering I’m not a lamb person, I thought it was delicious and tender! Their chickenBiiryani was also delicious… and a chicken-coconut curry(can’t remember the name) was also amazing. I really don’t think you can go wrong with this place! I loved that the head chef came out a few times to say hello to customers. Their pricing was very reasonable and their menu was extensive. I would come back again and again… and again. Open a location in Toronto!
Joji G.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Feasterville-Trevose, PA
This was a okay(but pricey) place until recently. After eating at Kochin kitchen, near downtown Ottawa, I realize coconut lagoon is not worth debating. The food is «okay». The buffet is very monotonous; nothing for an Indian(like me) to brag about. The owner/staff can be a arrogant and cocky at Coconut lagoon. No justice for the high prices either ! Kochin kitchen though new, is much better food and great staff. Unless I’m dragged, don’t see a reason to go to coconut lagoon again !
Marl L.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Ottawa, Canada
This was my second time here and I had an overall good experience in terms of food, customer service and ambiance. The service, although not that friendly, was prompt. The menu has a variety of dishes but would have benefited from some photos to give newcomers an idea of what to order. I ordered the butter chicken with porathas. It was served to me in a small bowl and it looked like a very small portion, especially since you’re paying close to $ 20 per entrée. After pouring some out on the plate and eating it with the porathas, I found it delicious and extremely filling. The butter chicken sauce was good but the star of the show was the crispy porathas. Overall the meal was very good but I still would not justify the prices(entrees ranging from $ 13 to $ 25) for the portion given.
Dawn M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Ottawa, Canada
Went here with a large group from work, for lunch. At lunch, they do a buffet — and it was delicious! Décor is nothing of note. It’s functional/untilitarian and is the type of décor that happens a bit organically over the years. Staff who served us were very helpful and happy(always a good sign). I enjoyed everything I tried. I’d like to be more specific, but I really don’t know the names of what I ate. :-) I only know I loved the food. Would I return: Yes Would I recommend: Yes
Karina F.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Ottawa, Canada
First thing I noticed when I walked in was the horrid lighting. To make matters worse, the font on their menu is horrifying. I needed Excedrin just to be in there. The food wasn’t that great. It was extremely sweet. The dipping sauce for the chicken pakoras tasted like a dipping sauce I’ve had with McNuggets at McDonald’s. I usually like Indian food because it is spicy and not sweet. This food was really sweet and not spicy. I got sugar sickness from eating there, less sever than when I eat a Starbucks Frappuccino; more severe than if I’d had a Big Mac Combo. Also, it took around 45 minutes from ordering for the food to arrive. It wasn’t awful, but it wasn’t good.
Micah G.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Ottawa, Canada
I’ve been here a number of times and always leave happy. The wait staff is attentive and more than willing to provide suggestions or answer questions. The food is excellent and I have yet to try a dish I don’t like. Perhaps even more astounding this that their lunch buffet is also quiet good. The various curries are quite flavourful and their is something for every palate. If you like in Indian food you really need to come try this place.