Seriously one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been to! The decor is impeccable and it's such a lively atmosphere. You've got to try the Ruby Chicken - easily my favorite dish. It's very savory and creamy like a Tikka Masala but has a unique flavor that I couldn't quite place that gives it a very special taste. They also have a Dishoom IPA which comes from a microbrewery in the UK and is specially made for them and it is so, so crisp and satisfying. Love, love, love this place! read more

I'm having a hard time putting into words my abundant love for Dishoom, much like a new parent looking at their child for the fiery time... I'm just speechless! The speakeasy was such a cool experience and the servers were super helpful describing flavor profiles for us newbies. The vibe really makes you feel like you're in a club in Bombay and I truly felt transported. The food was some of the best Indian food I've ever had, and led us to not even bother looking for a new restaurant for dinner the following night. My only regret is not planning a longer trip to eat at Dishoom more. read more

Best Indian food I've ever had! We ordered a few items from the menu and all were really good. Portions are on the smaller size. It's best to get a few and share. Ask their recommendation, we did and we're so impressed. Everything was delicious. Sorry, there was no time to take pictures. read more

On a recent visit to Edinburgh, I heard that one of my favorite Indian places from London has now a branch here too. It is an Iranian café from Mumbai, India. I knew I had to try it. It is in St. Andrews Square overlooking the park - lovely location and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are so many items on the menu that everyone can find something to their liking no matter what time of the day. The entrance has a Ganesh statue welcoming you. They do not take reservations for parties under six and have bar seating on the 1st floor level as well as an upstairs room and seating in the basement too. I ate upstairs which with its huge windows has plenty of light filtering in, has a bar area and plenty of seating available. It was loud and vibrant inside as the place was very busy but wasn't disturbing at all. The furniture has the aged and antique look which contrasts well with some modern decorations - giving it a very warm and inviting look. The walls are covered with photos of owner's ancestors - mostly in black and white and several sayings in Hindi - very interesting décor. The food is delicious, cooked to perfection with the right amount of spice. Tried several dishes starting with the okra fries, ruby chicken, garlic naan and their special on their menu - sali boti. Ruby chicken is like spicy butter chicken - was so soft and perfectly cooked. Sali boti was lamb curry topped with crunchy potato sticks and was served with roomali roti - had option of half or full plate. Lamb is not easy to cook - compared to many other good places this one is by far one of the best I've tasted. They served the food with a trio condiment consisting of mint, sweet tamarind and spicy sauce. For desserts, we tried their malai kulfi which was served on sticks and their chocolate pudding which comes with spicy ice cream. They give you a choice of cinnamon ice cream too. Food was very authentic and service was great. It was served quickly as well. Ultimately, it's the food quality, presentation and experience which makes the restaurant stand out and this one meets on all counts. A must visit and highly recommended - 5 stars on all counts. read more

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When researching for my trip to the UK I came across this restaurant. We started our trip off in London where I attempted to get a table, but we weren't interested in waiting two hours to be seated. Before we got to Edinburgh I made a reservation for this location as I didn't want to miss out. Because there was so much hype around this restaurant I was afraid it would disappoint, but luckily it did not! All the food we received was truly delicious. The black Daal being my favorite item. I'm already looking forward to their cookbook coming out in the next couple of months. If heading to Edinburgh, do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Dishoom. You won't regret it! read more

Super crowded when we got there around 6:15 for dinner, and were taken inside at around 7:00 to sit in the bar. Appreciated this area where they allowed customers to take a seat and drink before getting accommodated. However, extremely bustling and we were finally seated at 8:00. Once ordered, our food arrived in a timely manner and was amazing for its price. Some of the best Indian food I have had in the UK entirely, personally loved the Bhel and Sharbat options. Thought that the wait was slightly excessive, but definitely was worth it for the food. read more

Second time here. One with out a reservation and this time with. First time waited for half an hour in line in spring cold.Both times were fantastically amazing! And the service was outstanding. All food. Alll food deeliciousssss. Particularly a fan of Chola. I think that's the name. Took my friend from LA there who loves Indian and we gorged and drank to abandon. Would recommend to everyone. Can't wait for Glasgow opening so I can eat there for breakfast and dinner in Edinburgh!!!! Thank you!!! read more

A+ for the food, A++ for the awesome service our waiter provided!! First, he went through the menu to explain the different options to us since it was our first time there. He was enthusiastic, passionate about the food they served. He even let us sample a couple of things we had never had before without any prompting. He recommended some things based on what we told him we liked. We are so glad he did, our food was delicious! I went with the Ruby Chicken, we also had the Chef's special, cheese Naan, hot chai, and Dahl. We give two thumbs up! read more

Met for Sunday breakfast. Such a nice different place to try. Great decor and service. Wrestlers Nann was quite amazing.

I would give this restaurant 10 stars if I could! I visited during their 'soft launch' which gave us 50% of ALL FOOD AND DRINK - no exceptions. We went on a busy Saturday night and had to queue outside for a while, it wasn't too cold and the atmosphere was friendly so it wasn't as bad as it sounds. The hostesses also came round with little glasses of sherry and chai tea to keep us going. Once we got inside we were told to make our way downstairs to The Permit Room where we could have a few drinks while we waited on our table. When we got downstairs we felt we had been transported back in time to 1950s India, the decor and atmosphere was amazing. We were greeted again by a host who told us that because of the waiting times our first drink was on the house - result! I had the Pila House Sling and my boyfriend had Viceroy's Old Fashioned. The cocktails have very different flavours to traditional ones but they're delicious. When our table was finally ready, we travelled up in a little lift to the top floor where the restaurant was located. Again, the decor was very traditional and the whole room was alive with people chatting and eating - a great Saturday night buzz! The menu is kind of like tapas so we choose a few dishes to share between us. We opted for the lamb samosas, keema pau, calamari, chicken tikka and lamb biryani. Everything was delicious but the calamari was the standout for me and one I would definitely order again. Overall, this restaurant is quite different to typical Indian food you would get in Edinburgh. The cocktails, food and service is exceptional and even though we got 50% off the bill the full price menu is still reasonable. Would definitely recommend. read more

Awesome food, our server was brilliant running us through the menu and very attentive. First time being here other than a Christmas night out, it was a brilliant experience. Even brought my friend out a mint sauce due to him struggling with the spice of the food he ordered. We'll be back! read more

Great food in the heart of Edinburgh. The place is huge and Staff very friendly. They take allergies seriously. Lots of food, half portions are enough (I eat a lot). Loved the Australian waitress in the downstairs bar!! read more

Always an excellent choice for lunch (our faves are the berry biryani and chicken ruby) or for breakfast (our faves are the Parsi omelette, kejriwal, and the akuri). The lassis are refreshing and the bottomless chai will fortify you all day. read more

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Absolutely delightful experience. Friendly and helpful staff, amazing food, fun atmosphere. Truly wonderful! I wish you had a location in San Francisco! read more

Best Indian food in Scotland. Loved the atmosphere and all the recommendations from the waitresses were fantastic!

It was our first time in Dishoom, and it did not disappoint. We went for breakfast, and the food was absolutely amazing, the staff members very lovely and helpful. We celebrated my husband's birthday and they brought him pancakes with a wee candle after we finished our breakfast. It was so kind and we didn't expect it at all. Nonetheless the pancakes were out of this world! Such a great first experience, we will definitely be back! read more

I'd like to say that the service we experienced was of the very highest standard - indeed I said to the person on the check-in desk as we left that it was without doubt the best and most considerate service I have experienced anywhere in the world. I have dined at Michelin starred restaurants across Europe, hotels like The Ritz and Waldorf Astoria and many points in between and never have I had such genuine and committed service. What was even more impressive was that it wasn't just one or two of the waiters - everyone we spoke to or who spoke to us came across as genuinely interested in our enjoyment and satisfaction. It was our third of hopefully many visits. Oh, and the food was amazing too! Steve Coyle read more

Not only is the food and atmosphere at Dishoom my absolute favourite, everyone who works there could not be more attentive and engaging. I left my phone in the restaurant and one of the hosts ran several streets from Dishoom to find me. Unbelievable, thank you! Will be back soon:) read more

Superlative arrive right at the entry door, since we did not make a reservation....but no problem... they have a brilliant waiting area... excellent drinks and appetizers!! Great choices for vegetarians as well!! read more

Bustling, relaxed atmosphere. Good background tunes and lovely sweet smelling incense complements the dark eastern interior. Food was good: we had the calamari, sali boti, dahl, naan and ruby chicken. All were lovely but the boti was a bit salted for me. When we saw the portions arriving we thought we had been short changed but it turned out that there was more food than we could manage! The cocktails were gorgeous (highly recommend the Colaba Colada!) and the mango kulfi was like a yummy frozen mango lassi. I'm looking forward for going to back to try the rest of the menu! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Excellent food - outstanding service! Our servers, Matt and Isa were attentive and knowledgeable. Food was fresh and delicious.

This restaurant ruined our lives in the best way possible. We're visiting from the US and want to move here just to eat here again. I think you could order anything off of the menu and it would be outstanding. The staff is attentive, courteous and friendly which makes the whole experience so much better. If you're visiting you MUST come here. read more

Dishoom - Viceroy Old Fashioned - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Truly lovely food, service (our waitress assisted us in choosing a good mix!), and ambience. We highly recommend.

Dishoom is honestly one of my favorite places in the world. You truly can't go wrong with any dish on the menu. Great cocktails, great food, great environment - you'll love it here! read more

This place is always worth the wait. It's also really centrally located, so the smart thing to do is to go early-ish, maybe earlier than you'd like to eat, see if you can get your name on the list, and then do a little shopping or wandering around outside while you wait. In the summer, it can be fun to lounge in St Andrew's Square, but if it's a bit colder out, waiting downstairs in the bar is also always a good shout. The food is delicious, and easily caters to a wide range of tastes for both meat eaters and vegetarians. Have been for both breakfast and dinner multiple times, and always enjoy it. read more

Food was solid, ambiance amazing (very classic '20s look), and service exceeded even NYC standards. Try the cheese naan, black daal, and calamari for sure. read more

Heard great things about Dishoom. We fly all the way from NY to try this place. Saturday night reservations were made months before arriving. We ended up making Sunday night reservations as we finished Saturday night dinner. Needless to say, definitely worth the trip. An absolute gem!!!! Fingers crossed Dishoom decides to make a trip across the pond and call NY home!!!! We definitely loved everything we had. read more

Ask your self what you want out of a restaurant. 1 Friendly service. 2 helpful service. 3 food brought to your table quick. 4 food to taste good. Well today I got all 4, been to the one in Covent Garden and the food was just as good but here in Edinburgh the friendliness of the staff is probably the best I have had in any restaurant anyway. Food was outstanding. Staff outstanding.. the manger took time out to have a chat and recommended what dips to use with the foods, the young girl serving was very helpful and honest, best restaurant experience in the city of Edinburgh over the last 3 days. Can be hard to get a table so try pre book. Food is authentic and amazing.. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Some of the best Indian food I've had. It comes on small plates so you try different things. They had a pretty extensive gluten-free menu and the waiter was also able to tell me which things on the regular menu only had a little gluten. I had spicy shrimp, paneer tikka, and mixed greens, and loved every bite. Great vibe, and friendly staff. A little loud but I was by myself so I didn't mind. read more

A great dining experience and a unique cocktail menu. I tasted a few different cocktails for the menu, but the hoppy butter beer things was something special and dangerously smooth, sweet and drinkable. The foods menu has great options. Of seven dishes we ordered, six were excellent and one was just ok and that would be the shrimp dish. The spicy dishes were just about right and not off the charts hot. read more

Authentic, SPICY Indian and Parsi food! Hustle, bustle and heat of Mumbai! Fabulous cocktails - recommend the Kohinoor Fizz and the Nimbu pani. Roomali roti is to die for - as is the Salli Boti and Black Dal (makhani). Didn't love the chicken tikka roll, but the prawns koliwada and crispy fried okra more than made up for it! read more

Best place in Edinburgh for breakfast with a difference If you like a bit of spice with your breakfast try the chicken livers

They make you wait in order to buy drinks even when it's not that busy. They told us it may be an hour or hour and a half but "probably much sooner so go downstairs and get yourself a drink ". One and a half hours later, we were still waiting on a table. Drinks were weak and alcohol poured stingily (word?). It just wasn't that busy to justify the wait. 2 tables on either side of use were empty when we were seated. See pics. Service was slow and badly timed. Food was spicy as expected and generally good but overly salted. Had to ask for dessert menus several times. Prices were reasonable. read more

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Saw the reviews and they held up. This place was amazing. The staff was super friendly, too. Pointed us in the direction of the best pubs in town. Cheers read more

I've heard so many wonderful things about Dishoom, both in Edinburgh and London that I was absolutely dying to try this place out! I was not disappointed in the food at all! It was very rich and hearty and does not feel like a commercialized attempt at authentic Indian cuisine - although there are quite a few "modern" twist to Indian dishes. I decided to stick to what I knew I could judge and ordered the chicken tikka, the chicken ruby (basically chicken tikka masala) with regular naan. There was a seasonal side dish of a small lamb chop that I ordered as well. The food was incredible fresh and delicious, however the food is quite overpriced given the restaurant's location and popularity. The waiter said the entrees were meant to be shared and that is why it was a little pricier, however it was only the right amount of food for just one person. The 3 chutneys were so flavorful and one quite spicy, it really elevated the taste of all of the food. Overall the restaurant has a great ambiance but be prepared to wait in line outside if you go during peak hours. read more

Dishoom - Lamb chop, Chicken Ruby (chicken tikka masala), chicken tikka, salad, regular naan - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Such a wonderful experience for my first time at Dishoom! The waiter was very knowledgeable despite not being Indian. The food was delicious. The biggest bonus for me - they were incredibly allergy friendly! My son has multiple food allergies. The waiter made note of everything and brought the menu back to the chefs. The chefs circled everything on the menu that was allergy friendly and everything they could make allergy friendly! For example, mango lassi is always with dairy yogurt. They made it for my son with coconut yogurt instead, and they even said it was a first time making it like that but they were happy to try out something new. No wonder no reservations are ever available unless you go for lunch, and there's a line out the door for dinner! read more

Lovely restaurant, great Ruby chicken curry. Our naam ans rasta was also excellent. The staff is very friendly and fast. Reservations are probably recommended on more crowded evenings. They offer tap water which I also always like. read more

Dishoom - Delicious dinner @ Dishoom - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I went there for breakfast this morning before heading to airport, having just enough time to comfrtly enjoy the most important meal of the day. Unfortunately, after waiting for 15 minutes and nobody even showing up to inform that they are very busy (not exactly the case), I decided to leave and have my breakfast at the airport. The place seamed to have a good atmosphere and an interesting breakfast menu with naan sausage rolls and other goodies. But bad service at the wrong time didn't let me experience it first hand. read more

Extraordinary: amazing service, excellent food, tasty creative cocktails with a lot of equally good non-alcoholic options, some really solid chai, and a nice vibe and story. read more

OMG THIS PLACE. I am obsessed. Gorgeous restaurant, unbelievably delicious food, fabulous servers, sexy speakeasy-feel bar downstairs. Love it love it. Try the okra fries, black daal, calamari, and much more! read more