The Derbar

Restaurant | Banchory | Scotland | United Kingdom

The Derbar in Banchory is an Indian restaurant specializing in traditional North Indian cuisine, with a special focus on exclusive dishes from the Punjab region. For over ten years, the restaurant has been offering a delicious selection of authentic dishes prepared with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients. The atmosphere is inviting and cozy, making the Derbar an ideal spot for a relaxed lunch or dinner.

One standout dish at the Derbar is the "Butter Chicken", known for its rich, creamy sauce and tender chicken. The "Lamb Rogan Josh" is also a favorite, with lamb slow-cooked in a flavorful, spice-infused sauce to bring out the full taste. Vegetarians will also find options like "Palak Paneer", a spicy spinach curry with fresh Indian cheese, or "Dal Tadka", a hearty lentil dish served in a hot, spicy oil mixture.

The Derbar places great importance on the quality of ingredients and the authentic preparation of its dishes. The service is friendly and attentive, enhancing the culinary experience. Overall, the restaurant offers an excellent opportunity to discover and enjoy the diversity and flavors of Indian cuisine.

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Address
75 High St
AB31 5TJ Banchory

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Opening hours

Sunday16:30 - 23:00
Monday--
Tuesday16:30 - 23:00
Wednesday16:30 - 23:00
Thursday16:30 - 23:00
Friday16:30 - 23:30
Saturday16:30 - 23:30

Reviews

137 Reviews

Oden „The Old One“ Raven
16.10.2024

Excellent. Really good Indian grub. Excellent service. Shimla cottage your crown is about to be taken
Maria Lee McKay
16.09.2024

Food is not great at all way too overpriced service not great! I’m dissaponted! I don’t recommend!!
Thomas McGrotty
09.08.2024

On a Tuesday night you do not expect a busy buzzing restaurant. So open and such a bright space great service and food, good news is the prices are very good for such quality food
Mike Mause
08.08.2024

Niente di eccezionale, comunque pulito e con un ottimo servizio, purtroppo porzioni minime e, considerato che era tutto a base di pollo, il prezzo è stato assi elevato ed eccessivo.
Scott Reith
07.07.2024

Mediocre food. Lacks atmosphere.
Cheryl Hobart
03.09.2023

The best restaurant ever. Great food, children welcome and everything is Spotlessly clean.
Moira Cooper
01.06.2024

One of the best curries we've had since moving up from Glasgow two years ago! So so tasty We got simple Indian food to share with the kids, korma and bhoona. Staff happily made veggie for us, staff were lovely and friendly too
Dumitru Voiniciuc
04.05.2024

Great food..!
hailiamdigby
07.02.2024

I have been here before but my girlfriend hadn't. The food was just as good as I had remembered and she said it was the best Korma she's ever had! The proprietar was the perfect gentleman and made us feel welcome and cared about. Before leaving, we asked to let the chef know just how much we enjoyed our food! We're now looking forward to our next visit :)
Craig Rowland
24.01.2024

Excellent service, very friendly and fabulous menu.
Alice Duncan
21.01.2024

Went last night with a party of five. Waitress and owner attentive and food lovely.
Jill Kerr
16.12.2023

Had a lovely takeaway from here tonight with generous portions. We had the Kashmiri special curry (fruit/chicken curry) and it was absolutely amazing, definitely going to be a regular choice for a takeaway at the weekend. The staff were very friendly when we went to collect too! Never write reviews but this place deserves it :)
Robert Wall
21.10.2023

My favourite Indian restaurant - top notch - best popadoms ever tasted - so light- never had a bad meal. Lamb sagg a favourite of many! Good service great food and top notch view. Well worth a visit. I’m from Glasgow and this place would hold its own and more in the curry capital of Scotland🙂
Mark Macdonald
17.10.2023

Owner of this restaurant is genuinely kind. Always remembers my family even though my parents are too elderly to visit in person anymore. Every time I visit Banchory we get a curry as the food here is excellent, packs a real punch of flavour and is generously portioned. Highly recommended!!
Lesley Duff
09.08.2023

Lovely restaurant. Food was excellent and portion sizes generous. Every table in the place was full, with some large parties in. Staff were run off their feet but still gave service with a smile. Owner Mohammed was very hospitable. Will definitely return.
Angus Traveller
13.07.2023

Very nice meal, I had the Tandoori Mixed Grill and my accomplice had the Chicken Madras. Both were lovely and there was plenty to eat. This place is obviously very busy with carry-out orders and the continual ringing of the telephone was somewhat off-putting in an otherwise very quiet restaurant. Was maybe just the owners manner but he sounded very abrupt on the telephone? It's a big place to be the only diners in but as per my opening comments the food was lovely.
Mariam Adnan
16.04.2023

loved the biriyani and popadoms!!!
Fleur Barron
10.06.2023

Great place, lovely food and staff
martin h
09.06.2023

Me and Co worker who order separate meals both had the runs after for two days
Philip Garnier
16.05.2023

average indian. Curry was bland
Thai Traveller
18.04.2023

Very bland curries lacking in flavour and looks. £5 for a smallish nan bread was a shock. Shame as its 1 of only a few dine in places on the main road.
Jess MacLeod
31.03.2023

Visited this restaurant last summer on an epic road trip across UK. One of the most warmest friendliest places and a really decent takeaway
Mariam Adnan
13.03.2023

I like the chicken, was so yum
berengere pourtoy
16.02.2023

The food was okay but when we asked for them to order a taxi they couldn't get one, and then pretented there was some waiting in the street when there was clearly none. Just be honest.
Lee Rhodes
28.01.2023

A lovely meal as always. Great food and great service from Rhea the waitress. Thanks Mohamed. :)

 

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