Ignite is your oasis of taste in Edinburgh's west end. Lauded by those who rate restaurants for a living, loved by just about everybody else, Ignite is one of the most well-presented, richly colourful and enjoyable of Bengali and Indian restaurants in our capital - and most keenly deserving of your custom. Discover! Enjoy!
Chillies West End
- Food served: Mon–Thu noon–11pm; Fri/Sat noon-11.30pm. (Takeaway until 12.30am.)
- Pre-theatre times: Mon–Sun noon–6.30pm
- Private dining: Up to 20 covers
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables
- Music on stereo: Big Band & Easy Listening
- Capacity: 80 including 20 outside
- Largest group: 60
- Open since: 2008
- Average price:
£7.95 (set lunch)
£16 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £7.95
- Typical order: Curry and naan bread (£8.20)
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Low lighting and candles at the tables give Chillies an intimate feel, complementing the sharing nature of its Indian tapas menu. The menu recommends two to three starters and three to four mains between two – leading to eyes bigger than stomachs as there’s no skimping on portions here. The samosa starter is a tasty duo – one the traditional minced lamb and the other an unusual chicken and mushroom, both packed with flavour. The desi chilli puri, also well proportioned, has the addition of achari lime giving a tangy kick to the chickpea topping. Mains feature a good seafood selection as well as traditional meat and vegetable options and lighter dishes. The mixed tikka is a sizzling combination of chicken, lamb and seekh marinated in Punjabi spices, while the chooza achari achieves a deliciously deep flavour with its combination of chilli and lime pickle. The lentil-based favourite, tarka daal, doesn’t disappoint either. Chillies is a Halal estabishment and no alcohol is served or allowed on the premises – affording an opportunity to try a refreshing lassie or smoothie. The chance to sample so many intriguing and beautifully prepared dishes makes Chillies a great option for a curry fix.
- High point: Broad tempting menu
- Low point: Lighting can make reading menu hard
Reviews of Chillies West End (176–182 Woodlands Road, Glasgow)
- 1. cjack, glasgow – 27 October 2010, 5:49pm
Chillies West EndReport -
food amazing, service brilliant, lovely restaurant. cannot recommend enough, the punjabi haddock, mixed kebab and fish curries are all top notch.
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