The family-run Ann Purna has a wholly vegetarian, South Indian-style menu and a relaxed and homely feel. It's very close to the George Square and Buccleuch Place buildings of...
45 St Patrick SquareThe Japanese team in this small, uncluttered establishment produces a range of tasty dishes, many of which won't spook the Scottish palate too much. There's assorted tempura,...
46 W Richmond StreetThis nautical-themed venue tries to cover the whole subcontinent rather than just India, with some Thai dishes thrown in for good measure. The menu includes all the usual...
150 Commercial StreetThis sparse room certainly isn't a romantic venue - or, indeed, an eaterie where you might linger at all - but it is a fixture on many a local foodie's list of places to get a...
248 Morrison StreetMost diners are too gobsmacked by the gilded birds and dragons on the walls, the small waterfall and various other decorative extravagances to notice the menu, but once you add...
74-78 S Clerk StreetJasmine has been around for many years, but the premises have been spruced up and refurbished along the way, and currently feature lemon walls, dark wood flooring and banquette...
32 Grindlay StreetRestaurant trends have come and gone over the last few decades, but nothing much has changed at Kalpna. The sign above the door still reads 'You do not have to eat meat to be...
2-3 St Patrick SquareEdinburgh's oldest Indian restaurant, dating to 1947, settled in this impressive Old Town space in 2006. You go up marble stairs into a large duplex dining area but - this...
9 Victoria StreetKweilin's longevity (it's been open since 1984) bodes well for the quality of its Cantonese food, and the kitchen delivers. The simple, calming decor and somewhat aspirational...
19-21 Dundas StreetThis great little Chinese eaterie gets less recognition than it should because of its location half a mile south of the Meadows, in lands where visitors generally fail to...
44 Ratcliffe TerraceBilling its fare as 'Frontier Cuisine', this is an old hippy dream of North India: candles, cushions, and Love's Forever Changes playing in the background. The signature brass...
15 Bristo PlaceOpal Lounge has been going great guns since its arrival in 2002. The food is predominantly eastern: sushi, bento boxes, noodle bowls and little 'bites' of tempura or Thai...
51a George StreetRainbow Arch has the look and atmosphere of a traditional Chinese restaurant (as invented for westerners). There are authentic Cantonese dishes, though, and the Chinese...
8-16a Morrison StreetThe brainchild of Tony Singh at Oloroso, Roti opened in 2005 but proved such a success that it moved to this larger space in 2007. The Indian-influenced menu goes way beyond...
73 Morrison StreetRoti provides a modern take on the Indian restaurant that works brilliantly: in place of korma or bhuna you'll find Goan fish, Kashmiri lamb and seared halibut in coconut and...
73 Morrison Street