From fusion food in the West End to vegan curries on St John's Road, the best Indian restaurants in Edinburgh can be found all over. Our city is bursting with world-famous eateries and local gems, so it’s a certified spot for mouthwatering dishes like saag aloo or pakoras. Here are the tastiest picks for flavours of Mumbai and beyond.
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Keep calm and curry on. Located on Hanover Street, Mowgli is a fabulous shout for all your Indian food cravings. Get stuck into tamarind fries, ginger chicken and lamb chops with turmeric chips, alongside lychee rose martinis or chai rum slings.
When searching for an Indian restaurant, Corstophine has a venue that offers all the classic flavours of New Delhi, with a healthy twist. There are vegan options galore, so check out the dedicated menu and savour some aloo gobi or Bombay chana masala.
If you're hoping for the best Indian restaurant Edinburgh city centre has up its sleeve, Dishoom is a renowned choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Embrace the celebrated range of curries and small plates - hello house black daal - and it won't take long to believe the hype.
Mother India unites tapas and South Asian cuisine, just moments from the Royal Mile, with a plethora of dishes to choose from. When you're at the best Indian restaurant in Edinburgh Old Town, share a selection of fish pakoras or aubergines with baby potatoes.
Rustom celebrates tastes from India and Pakistan to glorious effect, with a sprinkling of domestic flavours too, thanks to its section of British faves. No one is left out, with karahi curries, tandoori chicken and an expansive vegetarian menu sure to please all your crew.
Tantra's recipes inspired by the Mughal royal kitchen will hit the spot, especially if you've got a palate for regal Indian recipes. Everything from grilled lamb cutlets to emperor's daal shorba is elegantly presented in this luxurious venue.
Fans of stylish dining and relatively cheap Indian food in Edinburgh, listen up. Tuk Tuk has Bollywood posters gracing the walls and street-style curries on the menu, so it's the perfect location for a lively evening of food and culture.
