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!
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- Kasturi
Elegant decor and friendly service will make your visit to Kasturi a culinary experience to remember - Assam's
Assam's is has cleverly produced a contemporary take on traditional Indian fine dining - Namaste Kathmandu
Unique royal Nepalese and North Indian cuisine awarded with a 'HITLIST' - Chillies West End
Homecooking Indian Tapas Menu
3 Oceans Bar & Restaurant
4 Lodge Lane, Off North Finchley High Road,
London,
N12 8JR
With its name reflecting the global nature of its food, 3 Oceans serves meals drawn from both Indian and continental cuisines. Situated on Lodge Lane, this is a spacious lounge bar with plasma screens showing sporting events and is the perfect place to…
Aladin
132 Brick Lane,
London,
E1 6RU
Praised by HRH Prince Charles and listed in the BBC's list of the 'World's Best Curry Houses', The Aladin is arguably one of the best curry houses around.
The food is tasty, the service is excellent, and the general atmosphere and ambience of the…
Alishan Tandoori
250 Battlefield Road,
Glasgow,
G42 9HU
A hit with locals whether sitting in or for takeaway, this Southside neighbourhood stalwart serves up traditional Indian and Pakistani cuisine. The cheerful service complements the restaurant’s retro décor creating that familiar homely feel, while the…
AM Kitchen & Bar
Marriott Leeds Hotel, 24 - 26 Briggate,
Leeds,
LS1 6EP
Offering contemporary Indian dining, AM Kitchen and Bar has a monochrome dining room and an array of delicious and authentic Indian favourites.
Part of the Leeds Marriott Hotel, the AM Bar and Kitchen is housed in a period building and offers…
Amaya
Halkin Arcade, Motcombe Street,
London,
SW1X 8JT
From the same stable as the renowned Chutney Mary comes Amaya, a vibrantly decorated, Michelin star-awarded restaurant in a smart buzzy Knightsbridge location. The rosewood and sandstone interior strikes a chic note in perfect tune with the…
Ann Purna
45 St Patrick's Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9ET
Having undergone a makeover in 2008, the white tablecloths, lace curtains and doilies that once gave Ann Purna the air of a 1950s living room have been replaced by an unfussy but smart, contemporary décor. The cosy St Patrick’s Square restaurant still…
Asha's Indian Bar and Restaurant
12 - 22 Newhall Street,
Birmingham,
B3 3LX
This stylish Indian restaurant, with its exotic colours, is pure Bollywood as is owner Asha Bhosle, the most recorded singer in the world. In recent years, she has turned her passion for home cooked Indian food into a successful business, recently…
Ashiana
Bathly Lane, North Road,
Newark,
NG23 6HN
For the ultimate Indian dining experience, Ashiana offers authentic Eastern flavours in a contemporary setting. With all dishes lovingly and freshly prepared, wholesome favourites from the menu include Ashiana-style king prawns, or a sizzling tandoori…
The Ashoka
108 Elderslie Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7AR
A Glasgow fixture since 1982, this Ashoka is not part of the popular Harlequin-owned chain of the same name. Downstairs is the 110-capacity Curryoke restaurant, where you can experience a full banquet plus a spot of singing, while upstairs the…
Ashoka Ashton Lane
19 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8SJ
Represented citywide, you’ll never be too far away from a Harlequin Group franchised Ashoka venue. Their popular flagship Ashton Lane restaurant commands a prime corner spot in this vibrant West End thoroughfare. In almost 20 years the décor has…
Ashoka Brasserie
93 Cowgate,
Kirkintilloch,
G66 1JD
Welcome to the newly refurbished Ashoka Brasserie, situated in Kirkintilloch. After being closed for 15 months, the brasserie now invites customers to sit back and relax with a drink in the plasma bar area where you can enjoy modern and classic…
Ashoka Curry-Karaoke
90 Berkeley Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7DX
110-capacity curry karaoke restaurant downstairs from the long-established Ashoka.
Ashoka - Johnstone
3 Rankine Street,
Johnstone,
PA5 8AY
The Ashoka Johnstone opened in 1990 and over a decade on, their reputation is unrivalled as they continue to serve curry flavours to their massive following 'raita' cross Renfrewshire. The grand dining hall, with its lofty ceiling and twinkling…
Ashoka Shak at the Quay
Captain Cuk Ltd., T/A Ashoka at The Quay,
Glasgow,
G5 3RU
A warm welcome to Ashoka at the Quay, the newest addition to the Ashoka fold. The staff believe that the world of Indian cuisine should be a culinary adventure and in Ashoka at the Quay, the food is most certainly the star of the show. You will find a…
Ashoka Shak - Coatbridge
Showcase Leisure Park, Langmuir Road,
Glasgow,
G69 7TS
The first Ashoka Shak opened in 2001. Since then, the concept has been completely refined with a sassy new design which has been further complemented by the introduction of an innovative Indian Thali to bring you an authentic dining experience! The…
Ashoka Shak - Dundee
7 Dayton Drive, Camperdown Leisure Park,
Dundee,
DD2 3SQ
Spicing up the Camperdown Leisure Park in Dundee since 2003 is the Ashoka Shak. Recently nominated for the Irn Bru Scottish Curry Awards Sunday Post Restaurant of the Year Award, this fantastic eatery is extremely popular with local curry lovers…
Ashoka Shak - Linwood
Phoenix Leisure Park, Linwood,
Linwood,
PA1 2AB
In 2001, the first Ashoka Shak was established at the Phoenix Leisure Park Linwood, close to Glasgow Airport. Since then, the concept has been completely refined with a sassy new design which has been further complemented by the introduction of an…
Ashoka Shak - Livingston
Livingston Designer Outlet, McArthur Glen Retail Park,
Livingston,
EH54 6QX
The first Ashoka Shak opened in 2001. Since then, the concept has been completely refined with a sassy new design. The Ashoka Shak came to Livingston in December 2002 at the McArthurGlen Retail Outlet, to spice up the lives of the curry lovers in…
Assam’s
57 West Regent Street,
Glasgow,
G2 2AE
This popular newcomer last year has quite literally taken a step up for 2011, with owner Assam Rashid moving his basement eatery to a street-level site two doors along. And it’s a lovely venue, with lots of daylight coming in through windows with…
Balaka Bangladeshi Restaurant
3 Alexandra Place,
St Andrews,
Fife,
KY16 9XD
Firmly established as St Andrews’ best-regarded Asian restaurant, the Balaka has been around for nearly 30 years under the proprietorship of Mohammed Abdur Rouf. Classic Indian starters and curries are served, but pride of place is reserved for Bengali…
Balbir's
7 Church Street,
Glasgow,
G11 5JP
Balbir Sumal is a stalwart of the Glasgow Indian dining scene and can still be found using his experience to oversee matters at his eponymous West End branch of his restaurant group. Attention to detail and a determination to keep Indian cuisine…
Balbir's Saffron Lounge
61 Kilmarnock Road,
Glasgow,
G41 3YR
With the familiar Sikh warrior guarding the entrance, Balbir’s Southside outpost is easily spotted among the bars and restaurants in Shawlands. Inside, it shoots back for a fair distance, with the buffet set-up retreating most of the way too. Offering…
Balti Club
66 Woodlands Road,
Glasgow,
G3 6HA
Essentially just a takeaway with a few stools set against a bar along one wall, this long-standing takeaway serves up a range of pakora, curries and grills, as well as standard burgers and pizzas and other crowd-pleasers like kebabs (forget doners and…
Banana Leaf
76B Old Dumbarton Road,
Glasgow,
G3 8RE
Banana Leaf’s parent West End branch can be found in fairly unassuming premises on the city’s Old Dumbarton Road. The unpretentious look continues inside this restaurant offering south Indian cuisine, with paper cups and a jug of water already on the…
Bangalore Tandoori Restaurant
52 Home Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9NA
Since 1984, Bangalore has been serving its blend of established curry classics and modern subcontinental cooking to lovers of authentic Indian food in Edinburgh. Situated in Tollcross, this calm, unstuffy restaurant specialises in halal-friendly south…
Bay Leaves
364 Kingston Road,
Ewell,
KT19 0DT
An Indian restaurant located in Ewell, Bay Leaves offers a relaxing atmosphere combined with a delightful ambience and authentic Indian cuisine, including a range of vegetarian meals. A staple in Indian kitchens, Bay Leaves are very aromatic and have a…
Bay of Bengal
164 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QS
Situated slap bang in tourist central on the Royal Mile, Bay of Bengal is well placed to attract passing trade. Established in 1978, it has recently given itself a modern makeover, replacing its dark reds and Indian fabrics with turquoise flock…
Benares
12 a Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square,
London,
W1J 6BS
Awarded a Michelin star - the second for Chef-Patron Atul Kochhar - Benares delivers acclaimed modern Indian cuisine as chic as its location in central Mayfair. The eclectic menu explores delicately flavoured dishes from all corners of the…
Bengal Cuisine
12 Brick Lane,
London,
E1 6RF
Family-run Bengal Cuisine is a colourful, popular restaurant in the heart of Brick Lane serving authentic home-style Bengali cooking. Fish is central to the traditional menu, with the kitchen's signature fish tikka curry particularly acclaimed. Minimal…
Bengal Tiger
62-66 Carter Lane, St. Pauls,
London,
EC4V 5EA
Just a 2-minute walk from Blackfriars Underground station in the City, the Bengal Tiger is a superb stop after a busy day at the office, with a modern decor and a well-stocked bar. Set throughout two floors, the restaurant offers a wide selection of…
Bhatti
37 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden,
London,
WC2B 5AA
Ideally situated opposite the Freemasons Hall on Great Queen Street, Bhatti Indian Restaurant occupies a 17th century listed building, conveniently located between Soho, Holborn and Covent Garden.
For an authentic, yet casual Indian dining…
Bombay Bicycle Club
6–6a Brougham Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9HW
This Tollcross stalwart of 18 years has been refurbished with sultry red walls, ceiling spotlights, air conditioning, white tablecloths and fresh flowers imported from Holland, but the menu could also do with a revamp. King prawn puris and prawn…
Bombay Brasserie
Courtfield Close, Courtfield Road,
London,
SW7 4QH
Opening in 1982, Bombay Brasserie was in the vanguard of modern Indian cuisine, with an inventive approach that married classic regional cooking with a European brasserie-style menu. The spacious interior, with its airy conservatory and bright murals…
Bombay Feast
32 Hillhouse Road, Blackhall,
Edinburgh,
EH4 2AG
Bombay Feast provides a wide-ranging menu of Indian standards that those familiar with the cuisine would expect to see, as well as some more unusual options for those who wish to experiment. Choices such as lamb sarisha (in a mustard sauce), chicken…
Bombay Palace
50 Connaught Street,
London,
W2 2AA
Tucked away behind Marble Arch, Bombay Palace is an upmarket Indian restaurant with a diverse menu of inventive regional cooking. The interior is smart and understated, buzzing with a regular crowd who have discovered dishes such as reshmi kebab nawabi…
Bon Appétit
1150 Argyle Street,
Glasgow,
G3 8TE
The incongruously named Bon Appetit (sounds like a wee French café) has a loyal band of regulars who fill the place during the post-pub rush-hour. The extensive menu – over 20 curry choices and the same for pizza, as well as baked potatoes, baguettes…
Bonoful
13–17 Brighton Place,
Edinburgh,
EH15 1LH
Situated in Portobello, Bonoful has successfully built a reputation among regulars, and as word spreads is attracting custom from further afield. With a pristine modern minimalist interior, the menu specialises in Bangladeshi food but also includes…
Britannia Spice
150 Commercial Street, Ocean Drive,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LB
Britannia Spice is located in a rather austere converted whisky bond. Behind the stony façade, however, is a bright and open space containing long tables for large parties as well as a mezzanine and corner booths for intimate dining. The restaurant is…
Bukharah
Lorne Hotel, 923 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G3 7TQ
The award-winning Bukharah continues to uphold its ethos for delivering healthy home-style Indian cuisine with flair. Charcoal walls, exposed blackened ventilation pipes and brickwork give this large restaurant a somewhat industrial feel, yet the…
