It's National Curry Week so let's celebrate the best curry houses across the UK. See if your favourite is featured in TripAdvisor's top 10, created using its bubble ratings and number of reviews.

For the third year in a row, the Shalimar in Matlock has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, so it’s no wonder the restaurant has received a 5 out of 5 bubble rating. It serves Indian, Asian and gluten-free food.

House specialties focus around chicken and lamb, including Malai butter (cooked with almonds, coconut and creamy butter sauce) or Desi (a traditional style of home cooking – like mother used to make – cooked in a spicy sauce). One TripAdvisor review commented: “The whole experience was delightful. The atmosphere was very pleasant, the food was delicious and the service excellent.”

The Maharaja in Stirling has scored a 4.5 out of 5 bubble rating and the restaurant serves both Indian and Asian food delicacies.

Chef specialities include a Bombay Bakra (prepared with fresh spinach, peppers, spring onions and chef’s special recipe). TripAdvisor reviews particularly praise the mixed pakora and chicken. One TripAdvisor traveller commented: “It just gets better and better. The food is superb, the staff are faultless and set meal deals are great value for money.”

Yukti, The Art Kitchen in Liverpool is also the proud owner of a 4.5 out of 5 bubble rating. The restaurant believes cooking is an art form and wants to marry traditional Indian dishes with contemporary twists. Diners can choose from Indian, Asian, balti, halal and gluten-free dishes.

The goan fish curry, mushroom rice and king prawns have received special praise on TripAdvisor. One TripAdvisor review commented: “From start to finish the evening was excellent, with delicious canapés, mouth-watering selection of mains and desserts. It is fine dining, Indian style.”

Tharavadu in Leeds specialises in Keralan cuisine and has a 4.5 out of 5 bubble rating.

Specials on the restaurant's menu include the Kappayumm meenum and the Malabar Kozhi biriyani. One TripAdvisor review said: “Cannot fault this place. The food is delicious and full of flavour and the staff are very attentive and friendly. This place is well worth a visit!”

Koolba is in Glasgow's Merchant City district and has a 4.5 out of 5 bubble rating. The restaurant specialises in Persian and Indian dishes and there's a special pre-theatre menu available.

There’s a vast menu at Koolba, but Indian specialities include the lamb karahi and the Kerelan garlic king prawns. One TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Delicious food, friendly staff and excellent service. It’s always a real pleasure to dine at Koolba.”

Urban Tandoor, in the heart of Bristol has a 5 out of 5 bubble rating, and it promises to offer customers fine Indian cuisine and dining.

Special mentions on TripAdvisor include the soft shell crab, lamb rogan josh, butter chicken and tandoori mixed grill. A TripAdvisor critic noted: “Excellent staff, top quality food and reasonable prices. What’s not to like! If you haven't been, then add it to your list of places to visit!”

This restaurant in Southampton has received a 4.5 out of 5 bubble rating. Indian, Asian, vegetarian, balti and gluten-free dishes are all on the menu.

If you don't know where to start on the menu, some special mentions on TripAdvisor include the masala dosa, and South Indian curried dishes with coconut and lime. One TripAdvisor review commented: “The Kohinoor truly deserves its excellent reviews. The food is superb no matter what you order. The staff are so polite, friendly and genuine. You will not be disappointed.”

This restaurant just outside Manchester specialises in authentic Indian street food. It has a 4.5 out of 5 bubble rating and bags third place on TripAdvisor's list.

Acclaimed dishes include the dosas, chicken lollipops and street food platters. One TripAdvisor review commented: “Absolute perfection! Delicious food, so fresh and well cooked. I loved the fact that the staff explained the menu. I will definitely go back. It’s the best curry I have had in a long time.”

On the East Sussex coast, the Chilli Tree has a 5 out of 5 bubble rating. The restaurant offers a fusion of different dishes including Indian, Asian, vegetarian, balti, gluten-free and British.

One TripAdvisor review mentions the lamb vindaloo, lemon rice and paratha as some of its standout dishes. While another TripAdvisor critic said: “The food never lets you down. I had a chicken bhuna and it was perfection, so much flavour! I have been to Indian restaurants all over the country and this is the best one I have been to.”

And the top curry house in the UK according to TripAdvisor is Prithvi Restaurant in Cheltenham, which has a 5 out of 5 bubble rating. The restaurant, which has several awards under its belt, specialises in reinvented Indian and Bangladeshi dishes. Its popularity has soared as its reputation has grown so if you'd like the pleasure of dining there you need to book in advance!

The menu changes depending on the seasons, but diners have noted the interesting fusion between Indian and French cuisine for example. One TripAdvisor reviewer noted: “Fantastic in every way! From the moment we walked in we had exceptional service and great food in stylish surroundings. Can't wait to return.”