Five Rivers - Exclusive Indian Cuisine — Restaurant in Erewash

Ordered meal for the first time at 8.30 told an hour to hour and half at 10.10 rang to check our order, someone picked up the phone I explained I was ringing about my order and checking how much longer, they didn’t even speak other than ‘hello’ then just passed the phone to someone else, who then said sorry been busy said “they walking out to delivery it now” ! Told 15 mins more max ! 10.30 it arrived barely warm. Two of the meals were identical except one had meat in it but should of been two completely different type of meals! Food average but not as described on menus. Will not order again. Just checked reviews (should of done this before) but seems if you go to the restaurant to eat in you definitely have a better experience but if you order takeaway the reviews are not good. Problem is the people who order may be trying it to see if they want to go for a meal with friends from this amount of customer of care it’s a no from my experience. You need to treat your take away orders with more care and respect and give them the same...

Sadly the food let's this place down...and that's the only reason to go out for a curry! Change the chef and it would be a fantastic option to dine out in Ilkeston. A real shame...the service is great...the decor is the best I've seen...but the food was pretty poor by comparison to the other two local curry houses.We only went because Radhuni is closed now on a Tuesday night! If there is a sign in the window that says NEW CHEF...give it a go... otherwise avoid it! We had a mixed house special curry that was so salty it was inedible and just tasted like thick bisto gravy the Peshwari Nan had no flavour at all, no sweetness or sultanas...the rice was average, chips were good and the pickle tray was good...! We also had a lamb Rogan Josh and although the flavour was OK I gave up trying to chew the hard blackened lumps of lamb (not tender and slow cooked!!) we also asked for medium to Madras hot and both dishes were very mild!!🤷🏻‍♂️ Worst curries I've ever...

I recently dined at this Indian restaurant and was truly impressed by every aspect of the experience. From the moment I walked in, the warm hospitality and inviting ambiance set the tone for what turned out to be an exceptional meal.

The menu offers a wonderful variety of traditional Indian dishes, and every bite was bursting with authentic flavor. I particularly enjoyed the butter chicken — rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced. The garlic naan was fresh from the tandoor, fluffy on the inside with just the right crisp on the edges. Each dish felt carefully prepared with attention to detail and quality ingredients.

Service was prompt and friendly, with staff who were more than happy to offer recommendations and explain the different dishes. Whether you’re new to Indian cuisine or a longtime fan, there’s something here for everyone.

If you’re looking for a delicious, satisfying Indian meal, I highly recommend this place. I’ll definitely be...