Dishoom Edinburgh

4.7 ( 15490 reviews )
Checking... 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM See Hours
3a St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD, United Kingdom
+44 131 202 6406

Dishoom Edinburgh captures the essence of a grand Irani café, blending nostalgia with the rich aromas of Indian cuisine. Customers are immediately enveloped by the inviting scent of spices, a prelude to the culinary journey that awaits. The marble tabletops and intricately designed decor transport diners to a bygone era, providing a charming backdrop for a memorable dining experience.

Reviewers rave about the diverse menu, highlighting dishes like the lamb samosas and salli boti, which burst with flavor and are expertly prepared. Diners often recommend the black dal and crispy bhindi for truly authentic home-style flavors. Despite a couple of mixed reviews on specific dishes, the overwhelming consensus is that the food is exceptional, complemented perfectly by fresh garlic naan and unique desserts like chocolate pudding served with spicy Kashmiri chili ice cream.

The atmosphere at Dishoom is further enhanced by its attentive staff and lively ambiance, making it a favorite spot, often with long queues at the entrance. With reservations recommended, waiting for a table adds to the anticipation of the delightful culinary experience that lies ahead. Overall, Dishoom Edinburgh stands out as a must-visit destination for lovers of Indian cuisine and those seeking a distinct dining atmosphere.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Serves halal food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
    • Usually has a wait
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking

Reviews For Dishoom Edinburgh

Meng Hui Ong
Jun 20,2025
This is a very famous restaurant chain from London. Indian restaurant in the Grand Irani style with marble table top and checkered floors. It oozes charm and elegance from a bygone era. Upon entering the restaurant, the aroma of spices envelops your senses. It’s gentle and inviting. Going upstairs and it opens to the old world charm of a grand Irani cafe with wood paneling and furniture, slow moving fans, glass chandeliers. The dishes are ordered and shared as in any Indian restaurant . The spices and well balanced and the “heat” have been toned down. However the taste has not been affected. Food was super delicious. Reservation is highly recommended as there’s always a long queue outside. I was told that the wait could be one and a half hours without reservations. Highly recommended!
LaAm
Jun 9,2025
We had a fantastic dinner at Dishoom with a variety of dishes that mostly hit the mark. The lamb samosas, lamb chops, lamb pepper fry, and salli boti were all bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The garlic naan and roomali roti were fresh and complemented the meal beautifully. The fruit crumble with vanilla ice cream and the chocolate pudding served with a unique, spicy Kashmiri chilli ice cream were a perfect end to the meal. The only slight letdown was the chicken ruby , it wasn’t bad, but we’ve had better. That said, the decor is stunning, and the service was attentive and warm. Overall, a memorable dining experience. Highly recommend!
Mrigank Mehrotra
May 18,2025
I think its probably the best restaurant chain in the whole of UK. There's always a queue outside Dishoom. Its location in Edinburgh is awesome. Right opposite the park that plays movies on a Sunday. Staff The staff does an awesome job both at the reception and while serving. The service is quick and awesome and considering the number of tables they are catering to it's unbelievable. Dinks Drinks are awesome. I love Mojito and theirs is slightly different in taste but amazing. Food The food is simply awesome. It tastes like home food. The black dal is my favourite. The crispy bhindi is also amazing. So is the pulao. Ambience The ambience is amazing. Cost If you eat and drink well, the meal for three might cost anything between 900-1100 pounds. An awesome experience and a highly recommended restaurant. Go for it
olatayo ariba
Apr 29,2025
Travelled from England for the Easter holidays and wanted somewhere nice to have dinner on our last night. From the outside, it's unassuming, but once you step through the doors, you're transported into a totally different world. You come in through the kitchen (great strategy, dishoom). The smoke and smells hit you straightaway. We were told to expect a 40 min wait, but we were seated in 20, at a window overlooking St. Andrew square. The staff are quite friendly (shame they don't wear badges), but Elise took good care of us and shared some recommendations which were on point. I've never had chaat before but I like it now. The salli boti was bursting full of flavour and if you have a penchant for something hot and spicy, you can try the mutton fry on a dare. The Ruby chicken is another must try. Smooth, silky, melt in your mouth chicken curry. We are yet to settle the bill as of the time of writing this but it's definitely going to be but not bad for a family of 4. The experience was worth it though. Thank you, dishoom.
Soraia Avelino
Apr 22,2025
Service - very friendly and helpful. Full of recommendations, we love that. Food - delicious. It already stars with the smell when entering the restaurant. The cheese naan is delicious! Atmosphere - lovely! Make sure to also check the bar downstairs. When you enter you notice the kitchen where you see them Preparing the naan. We sat on the floor upstairs and had beautiful view to the park. Location - fine Price - okay-ish Wifi - unknown
Viktória Keresztes
Apr 18,2025
Simply amazing experience!! I really liked the vibes of Dishoom, very authentic and cool. Everything is very smooth and highly organized despite how packed it was on a Monday night. We came without a reservation, first got seated at the bar, and only after about 20-25 minutes got a table already. Service was very kind and fast, our dinner arrived about 20 after putting in the orders. Food was wonderful, chicken ruby and house daal are highly recommended! An extra personal touch is that for those who are celebrating, they put an extra candle in the dessert which is on the house for the one. Paying the bill is super efficient with the QR code and the app, you can easily split. Overall, exquisite experience, highly recommended!
Whitney Schreiner
Apr 9,2025
Dishoom was wonderful as always! We had it in London and this was just as enjoyable. Finally got to try breakfast, and it was so worth it! Loved the Wrestler Roll and the Oat Chai! Ira was wonderful!! She helped us both times we went for breakfast and made our experience even better!!
iman shahsamandi
Apr 2,2025
I recently visited an Indian restaurant where we ordered a variety of dishes. I personally went for the chicken biryani, which was quite spicy—as you'd expect from Indian cuisine. The flavours were rich and satisfying, and overall, the food was delicious. That said, I’ve had even tastier Indian dishes at other places, some of which you wouldn’t even believe could surprise you with such authentic flavours. The service was excellent. Our waiter explained everything in detail and even offered some great suggestions that we really enjoyed. The ambience was charming, with decor that featured plenty of old Indian photographs, adding a nostalgic and vibrant touch that I found really appealing. It was a delightful experience, with tasty food, attentive service, and a cosy atmosphere. A spot worth checking out if you’re in the mood for Indian cuisine!

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