Restaurant · in Edinburgh · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 21047 reviews
Address: 3a St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh EH2 2BD
Bombay-style Indian in the heart of Edinburgh
Dishoom Edinburgh brings the much-loved restaurant’s tribute to old Bombay and its Irani cafés to the city. Like its siblings, it recreates a bygone Bombay café — artfully distressed interiors, vintage details and warm lighting — for a setting that feels lively yet intimate, equally good from an early breakfast to a late-night feast.
What to order
The most famous dish is the Bacon Naan Roll, wrapping crispy bacon, zesty chilli-tomato jam and cream cheese in a soft naan. Just as iconic is the House Black Daal, slow-cooked over 24 hours until deeply creamy. Round things out with Chicken Ruby curry, spicy lamb chops, lamb samosas and fried okra, all washed down with the signature House Chai.
Who it’s for
Dishoom suits almost any occasion — breakfast with friends, a relaxed dinner or a group meal to share. Be prepared to wait at peak times, as it’s a perennially popular spot.
Questions and answers
What kind of food does Dishoom serve? Bombay-style Indian inspired by the city’s old Irani cafés.
What should I order? The Bacon Naan Roll, the 24-hour House Black Daal and Chicken Ruby, with House Chai.
Is there usually a wait? Yes — at busy times there can be queues.
What makes the interior special? It recreates an old Bombay Irani café, with distressed details and warm lighting.
Can I book a table? Bookings are taken for groups of any size until 5.45pm; later in the evening most tables are kept for walk-ins, with reservations only for six or more.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–23:00 |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:24:40
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Had a wonderful lunch here. I ordered the café special: sali boti. I also ordered cheese naan as a side, and my drink was a passion fruit sharbat. Everything was very tasty. The lamb in the sali boti was incredibly tende…
I can call this place an EXPERIENCE! Starting with the staff, Andrea was incredibly helpful and sweet, she made our day special, since we were celebrating a birthday, and the treat was on the house ❤️ how wonderful! So…
An experience surely. We went there without a reservation as we were on a holiday and looking for a good place to eat. This gem is totally Halal. We had to have a bit of a wait but they entertained us at the bar seating…
We had a meal at Dishoom Edinburgh after days of trying and missing due to the long wait. But this time we were lucky. We got a table right away and were able to try out four different types of starters and drinks each.…
I've been visiting Dishoom restaurants all over the UK for a very long time now, and they never disappoint. The service is wonderful, the atmosphere really wonderful, and I feel like I'm in India. And the food doesn't di…