Your Ultimate Guide to Desi Food in Scotland’s Capital | ScottishIndian.com
Missing the taste of home? Whether you’re a student missing your mum’s dal or a working professional craving spicy biryani after a long week, we’ve got you. 🫶
At ScottishIndian.com, we’re all about helping Indians living in Scotland feel at home and nothing hits closer to home than a steaming plate of butter chicken or masala dosa.
Here’s our curated guide to the best Indian restaurants in Edinburgh serving up truly authentic flavours from North Indian classics to South Indian comfort food.
1. Kalpna
📍 2-3 St Patrick Square, Edinburgh EH8 9EZ
A vegetarian’s paradise for more than 40 years, Kalpna is beloved by students, locals, and long-time residents alike. Their Rajbhog thali and saag paneer are comfort food heaven. Affordable, soulful, and endlessly satisfying.
💡 Perfect for Indian students on a budget craving real Ghar ka khaana.
2. Mother India’s Café
📍 3-5 Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
📍 1355 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AD
This tapas-style Indian restaurant is iconic in Scotland, with branches in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Order multiple small plates like chilli garlic chicken, keema matar, and saag paneer — perfect for sharing with your flatmates.
🎉 Gen Z-friendly, casual, and always buzzing with energy.
3. Dishoom Edinburgh
📍3a St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD
Yes, it’s a chain — but Dishoom gets major props for atmosphere and nostalgia. The menu is inspired by old-school Bombay cafés, with must-tries like pav bhaji, bacon naan rolls, and house chai.
📸 Instagram-worthy interiors + actual flavour = double win.
4. Hyderabadi Paradise
📍 132 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2NS
If biryani is your love language, then Hyderabadi Paradise is your go-to spot in Edinburgh. Known for its authentic Hyderabadi dum biryani, and flavour-packed curries, this place feels like a direct line to the streets of Charminar.
💬 ScottishIndian Tip: Their mutton biryani sells out fast on weekends — pre-order!.
✨ Great for foodies and flavour explorers.
Final Word from ScottishIndian.com
Whether you’re hunting for homestyle dal, Punjabi street food, or Insta-worthy fusion dishes, Edinburgh has no shortage of amazing Indian restaurants to explore. Food is more than a craving — it’s culture, comfort, and community.
At ScottishIndian.com, we’re building your digital desi home in the UK — one plate at a time.