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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- Gandhis
Edinburgh's very best Indian cuisine. Don't miss out. - Namaste Kathmandu
Unique royal Nepalese and North Indian cuisine awarded with a 'HITLIST' - Kasturi
Elegant decor and friendly service will make your visit to Kasturi a culinary experience to remember - 9 Cellars
The 9 Cellars Authentic Thali, wonderful Indian cuisine and impeccable service from an award-winning chef
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in 2008, the white tablecloths, lace curtains and doilies that once gave Ann Purna the air of a 1950s living room have been replaced by an unfussy but smart, contemporary décor.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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
Classic's
10 Windsor Street,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5JR
Classics restaurant is hidden away in the basement of the Cairn Hotel, but don’t let the unprepossessing location put you off. And don’t be distracted by the incongruous piped muzak that plays on a loop while you study the menu. The food is of prime…
The Clay Oven
86 Morningside Road,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4BY
A steady stream of business flocks to this neighbourhood restaurant, and passing trade is not the secret. Loyal Morningside residents provide the mainstay for success in an establishment where pristine white linen tablecloths and handsomely uniformed…
Eastern Spices
6 Howard Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5JP
Based in Canonmills and something of a local institution, Eastern Spices is secure in its good name with local curry-heads. This security can result in a little complacency on occasion, but when it’s good, Spices is very, very good. A starter of chana…
The Far Pavilions
10–12 Craigleith Road, Comely Bank,
Edinburgh,
EH4 2DP
There is something reassuring about a long-established restaurant located in the middle of a leafy suburb. Primarily dependent on locals for trade, such places can't afford not to have their main customer base on side. Craigleith's comfortable Far…
Gandhi's
50 East Fountainbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9BH
The lack of an alcohol licence in this intimate restaurant just off Lothian Road means the focus is on the quality of the cooking and the pleasant, laid-back ambience. Take a look over the extensive menu while sipping a smooth, tasty mango lassi or one…
Guchhi Indian Seafood and Bar
9/10 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JA
A newcomer to Leith's busy eating and drinking quarter, Guchhi combines some fine Indian cooking techniques and recipes with one of Scotland's most celebrated ingredients: fish. Chef and owner Vishant Das learned his trade in Goa before bringing his…
Gurkha Brigade Nepalese Restaurant
9a Antigua Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3NH
This small homely restaurant with colourful Nepalese paper ceiling lights and photos of the Annapurna range of mountains adorning the walls is at the top of Leith Walk. Its position makes it very convenient if you have been to The Edinburgh Playhouse…
Gurkha Café
25–27 Cockburn Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BP
Nepalese food has a bit of an identity crisis here in Scotland; obvious similarities with North Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine mean that Nepali restaurants sometimes offer little more exciting than your common biryanis and kormas. The Gurkha Café…
Haq's Restaurant & Takeaway
4 Albert Place,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5HN
Formerly known as Rice & Spice, Haq's Restaurant and Takeaway provides quality Indian food at reasonable prices. Newspapers, light green lamps and silver tables provide a comfortable setting for customers sitting in or for those ordering takeaway.
Ignite
272–274 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8DT
Don’t be misled by the incendiary name of this Haymarket restaurant: Ignite can lay claim to being one of the most relaxed Indian restaurants in the capital. There’s no background music, the décor is smart though muted and simple, and the waiters weave…
Iman's
4–6 Lochrin Buildings, Gilmore Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9NB
Located across the road from the King's Theatre at Tollcross, Iman's is the ideal spot for a pre- or post-theatre meal. The very reasonable prices and BYOB mean it's possible to enjoy a two-course meal with wine without compromising your budget. With…
India Today
176 Morningside Road,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4PU
Now owned and run by its former chef and his wife, India Today gives you the chance to take a culinary tour of India with a single phone call. Choosing typical dishes from each region of the country, the menu is bewilderingly large, but, thankfully…
The Indian Cavalry Club
22 Coates Crescent,
Edinburgh,
EH3 7AF
Edinburgh’s West End is admittedly spoilt for choice for superior Indian eateries. Nevertheless, the mannered Georgian façade of the Indian Cavalry Club conceals a restaurant that is truly a breed apart. A genteel mood pervades the stately, low-lit…
Indian Lounge
129a Rose Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3DT
This traditional family restaurant is a stalwart of the Edinburgh Indian restaurant scene having opened its doors 25 years ago. A neat interior, with clean table wear and a calm, relaxing atmosphere is set off with a beautifully colourful wall painting…
Itihaas
17–19 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith,
Edinburgh,
EH22 1HD
A corner position in Dalkeith’s town centre gives Itihaas lots of daylight from windows on two sides, enhancing the appeal of this pristine, owner-run establishment. Sepia-toned pictures add atmosphere, but ethnic style is soft-pedalled in favour of…
Kalpna
2/3 St Patrick's Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9EZ
Indian dining can be a vexing experience for herbivores, with options sometimes restricted to a sad handful of aloos and biryanis. No such concerns trouble the clientele of Kalpna (meaning ‘imagination’), who’ve been flocking to this newly-refurbished…
Kasturi
35–37 Shandwick Place,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4RG
Formerly involved in the Indian Cavalry Club and currently the owners of Morningside Spice, the management of Kasturi (named after the perfume of the musk deer) have apparently had their eye on this city centre property for a number of years. The wait…
Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BH
Ideally situated for starving students, the long-established Kebab Mahal plays to its strengths as a restaurant-takeaway serving good value, no-frills food in bountiful quantities. Although technically they take reservations, the process tends to be…
The Khukuri Nepalese Restaurant
8 West Maitland Street,
Edinburgh,
EH12 5DS
It would be easy to walk past The Khukuri on a daily basis and not notice it's there. Which is a shame, because this Nepalese restaurant has much to offer. From outside, there's no sign of the seating within, but once you enter, a warm welcome is…
Khushi’s Diner
32b West Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DD
For the last couple of years this has been the locus of the veteran Khushi’s brand, long-time staple of the Edinburgh curry scene. The Newington incarnation is designed with good cheer in mind, with a mix of red banquettes and cosy tables interspersed…
Khushi's
10 Antigua Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3NH
When Khushi's was engulfed in fire just before Christmas 2008, you might have been forgiven for speculating if it had flown just a bit too close to the sun. In a few years the restaurant had shifted from being an old-fashioned curry café on Drummond…
Lancers Brasserie
5 Hamilton Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5BA
Stationed above the banks of the Water of Leith, Lancers Brasserie is a popular standby with Stockbridgers looking for a decent, if unchallenging, curry. The adequate mains choice is boosted by a more than usually extensive wine list chosen with a…
The Maharajahs
1-2 Liberton Dam,
Edinburgh,
EH16 6AJ
Located in a residential area in the Southside, Maharajahs is both a restaurant and takeaway/delivery offering a wide variety of Bangladeshi and Indian dishes. An informative website presents the restaurant’s range of vegetarian and seafood starters…
Mezbaan South Indian Restaurant
14/14a Brougham Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JH
This unassuming Tollcross eatery packs some serious culinary clout with Shabu Natarajan – UK South Asian Chef of the Year 2010 – in the kitchen. Though sparsely decorated and rather cramped, Mezbaan’s main attraction is undoubtedly the food. On the…
Mithas
7 Dock Place, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LU
Mithas is the latest venture from the people behind Edinburgh institution Khushi’s. This isn’t just another new curry house, however. From the crisp white linen napkins that are unfolded onto your lap, to the sea kelp moisturiser dispensers in the…
The Mosque Kitchen
31 - 33 Nicolson Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BX
As one of Edinburgh's most distinctive eating spots, the outdoor curry café beside Edinburgh's Central Mosque off Potterow had a bit of a cult following. Over the summer of 2011, however, the original operation will wind down, with a more conventional…
Mother India's Café
3–5 Infirmary Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1LT
The Edinburgh incarnation of this Glaswegian institution has been pulling in punters by the score since it opened in 2008. Notable for its unorthodox 'tapas' format which allows diners to sample three or four dishes each (more for greedies), Mother…
Mya
Unit 9, Commercial Quay, 92 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LX
Muted beige walls and sleek wooden chairs offer no hint of the colourful cultural influences at work in Mya's kitchen. The dual Thai and north Indian menu seems to have been borne of the idea that groups of potential diners struggle to agree on what to…
Namaste Kathmandu
17–19 Forrest Road,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QH
This Nepalese/Indian mashup is a cheerful place, festooned in swags of red fabric and sundry subcontinental artefacts, with an air of contented bustle. Starters include kukhuri ko sekwa (chunks of chicken dry-fried in mild herbs) and traditional…
9 Cellars Thali
1–3 York Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3EB
For a true taste of India seek out 9 Cellars Thali. Inside it’s basic and functional with red walls and bright pictures, but there are lots of nooks and crannies for romantics or a large dining area perfect for parties. The menu is slim but, while…
The Original Mosque Kitchen and Café
Edinburgh Central Mosque, 50 Potterrow,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BT
Without delving too deeply into some slightly murky internecine politics, we can report that once again there's curry being served in the courtyard beside Edinburgh's Central Mosque. Previous occupants 'Mosque Kitchen' established a new restaurant…
Pataka
190 Causewayside,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1PH
Pataka means a flag or banner for a welcome or celebration, and the welcome is certainly warm here. The cosy interior is enhanced by private booths for groups, although the Mackintosh style, with austere-looking high-backed chairs that are actually…
The Prince Balti House
11/12 Seafield Road East, Portobello,
Edinburgh,
EH15 1EB
It may not be the most enticing spot for a restaurant, being wedged between a busy roundabout and a bus depot at the end of Seafield industrial estate, but the enthusiastic, cheery welcome from staff at this Portobello curry house more than compensates…
Punjab'n de Rasoi
122–124 Leith Walk,
Edinburgh,
EH6 5DT
This community café at the foot of the Walk is a social enterprise run by female volunteers from the Sikh community for anyone who wants to come along (the name means simply 'Punjabi women’s kitchen'). It doesn’t feel at all worthy, just a welcoming…
The Raj Restaurant on the Shore
87–91a Henderson Street Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6ED
Worthy of a visit not least for the fine view overlooking the Water of Leith, the Raj on the Shore is also notable for a fine selection of diverse meals, each of which is cherry-picked from current Indian and Bangladeshi trends by owner and self-styled…
Red Fort
10 Drummond Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9TU
This modern-style, 50-seater restaurant shows an engaging determination to tick every box you could possibly desire. Open seven days, service kicks off at noon with a buffet lunch (free for under threes, £3.50 for under tens, £6 for students, or £6.85…
Rivage
126–130 Easter Road,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5RJ
Away from the city centre on busy Easter Road, Rivage is worth seeking out. Light and airy inside, the tandoori kitchen is open plan so all can see owner and head chef Ryad Meeajane cooking the food from scratch. The menu is relatively short, only two…
Saffrani
11 South College Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9AA
Saffrani is slightly off the beaten track, hiding round the corner from the Festival Theatre in South College Street. It’s tiny, with a functional rather than glamorous interior but fresh flowers and a parade of elephants make it cosy. The menu is…
Shamoli
105 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SG
Just up from John Knox's house on the Royal Mile and hidden up a stone staircase, this spacious first floor restaurant widens the choice by offering both Thai and Northern Indian food. Its convenient location – a short walk from the train station and…
Shezan
24 - 25 Union Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3NQ
Over 40 years' experience can be found at Shezan Tandoori in the heart of Edinburgh. Exotic combinations of spices and rich creams go into the traditional recipes on the menu, offering a superb choice of tastes.
Highly spiced or mild, there are a…
Sonar Gao
191 Great Junction Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 5LQ
A classic Bangladeshi menu, friendly staff, spotlessly clean premises and – perhaps – the free poppadum and chutney with every order keep the phone ringing at Sonar Gao. There’s nothing out of the ordinary about the menu, but a consistently high…
The Spice Pavilion
3a1 Dundas Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6QG
The Spice Pavilion is a restaurant you’ll visit again and again. Although in a basement, the space is light and roomy with exposed brickwork, warm colours and fabulous glass chandeliers. This gives an immediate sense of elegance, perfect for romance…
Suruchi
14a Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DH
Bang opposite the Festival Theatre, Suruchi (sister to Suruchi Too, in Leith) is a familiar and well-loved resident of Nicholson Street. Opened in 1986, it hasn’t changed much since. The staircase to its first-floor home is looking tired and the decor…
Suruchi Too
121 Constitution Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 7AE
Not quite in buzzing Leith and some way beyond the Foot of the Walk, Suruchi Too sits discretely behind a grand facade on Constitution Street. Inside this roomy restaurant, the bright and cheery cream and red décor, replete with Indian knick knacks and…
Tanjore
6–8 Clerk Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9HX
It isn't hard to find an Indian restaurant in Edinburgh or Glasgow, but it can be hard to find one with a difference. Certainly, the tapas- or thali-style of small dishes has modernised the style of eating in some, and there are elements of…
The Verandah Tandoori
17 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2BQ
Smart and sleek with warm coral walls, the crisp, white linen and fresh flowers signal that this is not your run of the mill Indian. Family owned, the restaurant specialises in Bangladeshi and North Indian food but its menu also features more familiar…
Voujon
107 Newington Road,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1QW
First impressions speak volumes and the smart, trendy interior of Voujon presents a haven away from busy Newington Road. Muted colours, fresh flowers, oak panels and a shadow ceiling make this an inviting place for Bengali and north Indian cuisine. A…
