Indian restaurants in Edinburgh

22 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh

Many people recommend Cutting Chai, and two diners say it is their usual go-to. The butter lamb and the Ruby Murray in Leith each get a mention, and one suggests the Royal Nawabi. One diner who has eaten there rates the food highly but says dine-in service has been disappointing on recent visits, and another finds even the mildest setting spicy.

Leith

17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh

Most commenters recommend Dishoom, and many praise the food, with one diner praising the okra fries and another the black dahl. One commenter praises the decor and food, and another calls the cocktails and chai on tap fab. One commenter firmly rejects the ruby chicken dish that two others recommend.

17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Edinburgh

Many recommend Sabzi, and three diners praise the food, one saying the parsnip pakora was the best parsnips they have eaten. Two commenters place it in Newhaven or on Ferry Road, so check the address, and two others say the menu changes, so dishes may differ. Two diners warn against it: one feels it has become too upmarket and advises avoiding it, while another finds the rajma pulao too small and calls it overrated. Two more were mixed, with one unimpressed by the food and finding the setting not ideal for a special occasion, and another who liked it but wanted a more traditional takeaway feel.

Leith

16 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh

Many diners recommend Rishi's Indian Aroma, and one diner calls the Newhaven branch the best Indian they've had in years. A few diners praise the dosas, and one found the family-size dosa enormous. One prefers it for eating in, and another says it has become their consistent choice despite the distance. One diner would not suggest it because the curries lacked depth, though they enjoyed the dosa and biryani.

Newhaven

15 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh

Many people recommend Mother India Cafe in Edinburgh, and three people call the food amazing or brilliant. Three people describe the portions as tapas-style small plates that make it easy to share several dishes, and one diner points to the spiced haddock. One diner finds better value there than at Dishoom, while another thought it a poor fit for a special birthday meal.

11 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh

Many commenters recommend Chennai's Marina for South Indian food, and a few call it fantastic, very good, or the best South Indian place in town; one notes a good range of dosa varieties. One diner had poor service and small portions on a dine-in visit, though takeaway orders have consistently pleased them. Two others have mixed views: one finds it inconsistent from visit to visit, and the other says it suits South Indian food but does not personally enjoy it.

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh

Most diners recommend Golden Ambal, and many say the food is good, with a few singling out the dosas and one praising the chettinadu. One diner describes generous portions, and another says takeaway orders have always been good. Some diners say it is not fancy, one found the flavour there but the chicken was tough and the decor tired, and another found it only middling at best.

Leith Walk

10 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Edinburgh

Many commenters recommend Gautam's, including two who name the Meadowbank branch, and one diner says its Nepalese and Indian dishes range wider than the Indian-only places they have tried. Several commenters find takeaways weaker, and two of them say dining in is stronger, while a few find it pricey. One commenter says the curries, including the Madras, stay very mild even after asking for more heat, while another has not had that problem with spicier curries. One commenter believes it does not serve southern Indian dishes, so it would not be the right pick for that.

Meadowbank

8 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh

Many commenters recommend Kebab Mahal, with one diner calling the chicken tikka masala legendary and well balanced. Another commenter names it the best choice for traditional curry, and one diner says it is casual rather than fancy. One diner enjoyed a Christmas party there despite the plain setting. People disagree about the jalebi: one loves it, while another who visited the Nicholson Street branch says it isn't served there.

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh

Shapla on Easter Road is recommended by many people, and several say their meals there have been consistently good. One diner singles out the chicken pakoras, and another praises the naan. Not everyone agrees: one person calls it the worst and says to avoid it, and another, who calls it a decent option, noticed a change in the quality of the meat and in the overall flavour and spice.

Easter Road

7 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh

Several commenters recommend Prahna, and two place it in Corstorphine or on St John's Road. One diner who visited with a toddler describes a warm welcome, and another calls the place great. A further diner, without naming a branch, calls the grill menu excellent and enjoys the offbeat decor, though the praise is brief and says little about specific dishes.

St John S Road

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh

Many people recommend Tanjore, and one diner enjoys its extensive selection. Two people praise the dosa range, with one calling the dosai excellent, while several more back it as their pick. Two people think it is pricey, though one of them still says it is good. One diner sees it as a suitable South Indian choice but does not personally enjoy it.

6 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh

Most people who weighed in on Cilantro recommend it. One diner says the curry is the strongest they have eaten in the city, and another visited and found the place great. A different diner found the portions generous and the chicken tender, but thought the flavour fell short of other places they have tried. Several commenters only name it or pass on what they have heard, without describing their own meal.

5 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh

Several people recommend Eastern Spices, and a few suggest it for delivery or takeaway. One diner says it is always good, and another calls the place amazing and suggests trying the okra.

5 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh

Several diners recommend Kahani, which sits on Antigua Street at the top of Leith Walk. One diner rates it very good and loves the chicken karahi, while another says it is very good for Indian food. One commenter likes it.