Cidsin Bistro and Gin Bar in Perth & Kinross

We loved Cidsin! The service was phenomenal and the food was delicious and quality. The atmosphere was classy, quiet, and comfortable. The patio is a nice option too! Highly recommend this place when in Pitlochry!

Great vegan and gluten-free curry. Service by Suzie was super friendly and professional. Beautiful setting too, would recommend

Good food and a nice view. Friendly service. A bit expensive.

High quality food with service too match - will be back!

The Cidsin Bistro is a culinary highlight in Pitlochry! The curries were outstanding—full of flavor and perfectly seasoned. The service was attentive and the ambiance stylish. Overall, highly recommended!

What a wonderful experience. Incredible selection of gins, great service and amazing food.

This is an absolutely lovely restaurant with outstanding food. We were completely blown away by the quality and flavour of the food. Without a doubt the best Indian restaurant we have ever tried, and one of the best meals we have ever had! The service was also excellent and the restaurant is beautiful. Could not recommend more!

I'd never paired gin and curry before, but the experience is worth the detour. The menu is quite original, with numerous vegetarian and/or vegan options. The ingredients are excellent, the atmosphere relaxed, and the setting very elegant.

Food was delicious, service great and surroundings were lovely, with plenty of space between tables. There's noting more to say that others haven't already mentioned through previous reviews. I wasn't sure if it was too far to walk from the town, however it only took about 15mins from the bottom of the hill. Really glad we chose to eat here and we will certainly return the next time we visit Pitlochry.

Incredible food with wonderful service and a great atmosphere.

Wonderful Indian dishes. High quality all around

Wonderful authentic flavours, could not recommend highly enough, Perfection on a plate

One of, if not the best Indian food I have had in the UK.

Exceptional Indian cuisine encapsulating and enhanced by the mixture of spices and flavours. One of the best Indian meals I've ever experienced. Highly recommended

I had a delightful dinner last night. Top spot for Indian cuisine lovers. Amazing service

Staff are amazing and the food is beautiful especially the black dhal the best curry i had in my 23 years in the UK

We had such a lovely experience here yesterday, and a huge part was the staff! They were so friendly and welcoming and made sure that we were comfortable and taken care of. The vegan dishes were delicious! Would highly recommend.

Great food - really tasty. Well worth a visit. Totally recommend it - give it a go if you haven’t already!

Came here after looking for vegan food in the area and we're SO glad we did! The staff were very knowledgeable about their vegan offerings and there were plenty of options for us. To make things even better the food was stunning. A wee gem and well-worth a visit.

Don't know how to put it in to words. But the food was truly amazing. The service from staff was also amazing.

Best Indian takeaway I’ve ever had. Flavour after flavour. The smokiness of the chicken from the tandoori was quite heavenly. I felt like I was eating something a Michelin chef had prepared. Even the plain boiled came from another dimension. Simply excellent.

The food was so outstanding that I had to come home and write this review. We had the bread pakora to start and then had the chicken and veg curry of the week. All of it was absolutely beautiful (think it was some of the best food I’ve ever eaten). We really enjoyed that it was more authentic Indian food with a good representation of different Indian regions. Would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. Service was great too :)

The atmosphere is really nice, and while the biryani is a bit on the pricey side, it's totally worth it!

Phenomenal experience. The ice cream dessert is a must-try

I'm a little skeptical about Google reviews. But here the very positive reviews are absolutely true. I've never had such good Indian food in a restaurant! And just as good is the extremely friendly, attentive and unobtrusive service. Very highly recommended!

Great stop for dinner - Wonderful food and service. Views are great from here and highly recommend

Amazing traditional Indian food. Superb service as well.

Would absolutely do the 2+ hour drive back to Pitlochry just to have a meal here. Some of the best Indian I’ve ever had, gorgeous setting, friendliest staff and amazing bar service with extensive gin and whiskey knowledge.

This is honestly the best Indian food I have ever tasted.we had the tiffin meal for two.the variety of foods and different tastes were amazing.staff were very polite and helpful explaining the menu choices and made you feel very welcome

Cudsin, We had an amazing meal here. We had looked into coming here a few weeks ago and liked the look of the food. We have traveled India extensively and can say that this one of the best Indian meals we have had outside of India. Very tasty Authentic Indian food, nicely balanced. We went totally Vegetarian on this occasion and were delighted with the dishes. They all tasted different and unique. Can’t wait to come back for more.

Sublime food, best we've every had and so unique. We only ordered to take away, staff were super pleasant, and from what I saw of the restaurant and bar it looked gorgeous! Wish we'd thought to eat in, but we certainly will next time. Would highly recommend, never experienced anything like it.

I don’t normally like Indian food but the food served here is out of this world. The service is great too, even the view is spectacular. The waiters are happy to explain and advise so whether you like a hot curry or merely a tasty one, this place is for you.

We went for the Tiffin option, loved it, selection of a variety of traditional Indian dishes. Wish we’d tried it before. Well worth a visit if you’re staying nearby.

Amazing venue, very cool decor, attentive service, great range of wines & the food was delicious. This place is a star find.

A spot on meal in a tastefully decorated restaurant. Staff friendly and efficient. Best restaurant I've been to in a while.

Absolutely exceptional As a self confessed Indian food lover this has got to be the best ever Indian meal we have ever tasted. the staff are very passionate about their authentic Indian street food, but don't be alarmed they will explain everything,about the menu you need to make your choice and boy it is seriously worth it.do not hesitate to go here as you will definitely not be disappointed. we cannot recommend highly enough. Thanks again for the best Indian meal ever !!

What a lovely experience this was! From the staff that go the extra mile to explain the menu to the amazing food. There were 6 of us and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal and the experience.

Wow, what an amazing place! Food is out of this world ❤️

Fantastic service and the food was lovely, staff were brilliant, my wife booked the table on line and mentioned that she has an egg allergy, they emailed here straight away and told her exactly what had egg in it so she could order with confidence, very attentive staff, great customer service. Brilliant experience 👏

Excellent food and selection of gins.

We’ve just come back here for the second time! Absolutely delicious curries. The best we’ve had the the UK. Lovely and traditional. Would highly recommend.

Second visit to Cidsin restaurant. Absolutely fantastic service, food and staff. I’d highly recommend.

Authentic Indian food. Lovely setting with fantastic service. We had the ‘tiffin’ which was a variety of superb regional dishes and bread. Cannot fault any of the dishes. Light, tasty and left us feeling very satisfied. If you are visiting Pitlochry and want enjoy a superb meal please go here!!

We have visited the resteraunt on several occasions and absolutely love the food and the atmosphere. We decided to treat ourselves yet again but this time decided to book an overnight stay . Our room was so warm and inviting with a bathroom to die for . Our meal as always was exceptional, we always have a Tiffen and leave it up to the chef to choose for us and are never disappointed. The owners are the loveliest couple and greet us like old friends . We cannot wait to return and look forward to seeing the refurbishment of the resteraunt.

We visit Cidsin every time we stay in Pitlochry. It's always a fantastic and delicious experience. We ordered the tiffin box which comes with 2 starters, dhal, vegetables, a choice of curry, rice and 2 breads. It was fantastic as usual. EVERYTHING is delicious and so moreish. We were absolutely stuffed by the end of our meal. Cidsin is also a gin bar so there is a lovely choice of gins available. At each table there is a light up box you can tap if you need service, are ready to order or want to pay. Makes it very easy when you don't need to flag someone down. They come so promptly. We are looking forward to a return visit hopefully soon!

Decided to come try a takeaway , and they have exceeded expectations, the freshest most flavoursome Indian food I've eaten in a long time, it tastes as though your in someone's house eating food that was lovingly prepared and presented. Delicious 6 outta 5 stars.

Super unique indian street-food & regionalised tasty dishes, with a small, bespoke, exciting menu and great service. Try the Bread Pakora, it is light and divine. This was my second visit and will be my go to restaurant whenever I am in Pitlochry. ***** food and service.

Great Indian restaurant in Pitlochry and very well priced! The portions are large and have spectacular flavor! The best Indian we have tried so far!! The service is very good and friendly, if you are wondering where to go for dinner, we 100% recommend this place!!

We visited Cidsin while staying in Pitlochry between Christmas and New Year. The staff were so lovely and the food was exceptional. We live in Glasgow so have access to a lot of great Indian restaurants but we both agreed this was the best we've had. It's not your typical westernised Indian so don't go expecting that. Have an open mind and enjoy the flavours!

We visited Cidsin while staying in Pitlochry between Christmas and New Year. The staff were so lovely and the food was exceptional. We live in Glasgow so have access to a lot of great Indian restaurants but we both agreed this was the best we've had. It's not your typical westernised Indian so don't go expecting that. Have an open mind and enjoy the flavours!

Cidsin is a great restaurant with exceptional service. The food was amazing and well presented with loads of flavor. I would highly recommend this establishment, and would definitely be back. Thank you very much.

Fabulous food and service! Lovely caring staff, limited but fabulous menu! Would highly recommend and look forward to our next visit!

This was our 4th visit post Covid and the food and service are as good as always… Not sure what it’s is about Cidsin but if you don’t dine here you don’t know what you are missing! A Gem in Perthshire!!

Faultless food and service. 10/10.

We came here for dinner whilst on holiday with my Indian girlfriend. This is the most authentic Indian food we've ever tasted in the UK! My girlfriend said it reminded her of being back home in India! If you want a true Indian taste, this is where to go, so much better than the simplified versions most places do for us British people. धन्यवाद

This was our first visit to Cidsin and we were very impressed with both the food and the service. Our waitress explained the menu and specific dishes and she was very pleasant throughout the evening. We chose Aalo Bonda and Chuckandar Tikki to start, neither of which we had had at any Indian Restaurant before and both were delicious. The Chicken Curry of the week and Matar Mushrooms were equally delicious. The food is a more authentic Indian experience, with most of the dishes not being found on regular Indian Restaurants. When back in Pitlochry we're will most definitely return.

Good very close to indian food.

We had some friends drop by and decided to order a takeaway. Firstly the quality and taste of the food was amazing ; especially the homestyle chicken curry . Secondly the packaging was of the highest quality I have yet seen and placed in a lovely woven bag with decent handles. This is our go to restaurant whilst in Pitlochry . We usually sit in but a takeaway is a great option if family or friends drop by . A definite five stars .

Booked table for evening meal. Great service, amazing food and very reasonably priced.will definitely be back.

On a very quiet evening we ate here and had an enjoyable meal. We went for their "Tiffin" - a meal of multiple smaller plates covering a range of foods including a larger dish which you select from their main curry selection ( we picked their tasty lamb "house" curry )... TT loved the unusual bread pakora from the starters selection ( these could have done with being larger portions perhaps) - good accompanying sauces with these. Everything was well flavoured. The Black dhal was very good but could have used more lentils in TTs opinion. Very friendly service. "Flat" atmosphere though .Prices are on a par with Glasgow ... the "Tiffin" is £59.95 for the multi dish meal. The restaurant is part of the Craigvrack Hotel ...just a shame it was so quiet at the time of our visit.

The best Indian I have had in Scotland. Unbelievable food and service.

Atmosphere was great, the staff were really helpful with explaining the different dishes. The food was so delicious and I would definitely recommend coming here for a great dining experience.

I visited this restaurant due to the positive reviews but buyer beware. The staff were excellent but the food choices were limited. On arrival we were told that they made each curry in batch form and you cannot ask for changes (everyone gets the same curry). We ordered the from the tandoori selection to then be told we had no sauce option as the chef does not make individual sauces. To top this off they don’t do popadoms. Not sure why they have such a high rating.

Varied, unusual and inventive modern Indian menu. Absolutely delicious home made food. Honestly one of the best Indian restaurants I have been in (and that's a lot!). We had beetroot fritters, the house speciality chicken and black dahl, cumin rice and home made paratha. Everything was SO tasty and nicely balanced spices. Will definitely be back next time in Pitlochry. We also stayed at the hotel - which was cosy, comfortable, good value and had lovely staff.

Had takeaway food. Delivered chicken biryani, black dhal and masala fries Absolutely wonderful. The biryani In particular was amazing. Subtle use of spice. Beautiful after taste. Felt really healthy homemade happy food.

Best Indian food in Scotland for me!

Everyone should try the wonderful Genuine Indian Cuisine which is served in Cidsin Bistro, have never enjoyed an Indian meal so much, the service was superb, the waiter explained in detail what was involved in each meal ,extremely helpful , and we were not disappointed !!! It was absolutely delicious !! Highly Recommend a visit !!!

Went for dinner, food was fantastic. Excellent flavours at a great price!

Fantastic food, ad revies stated, a wee walk up a hill to get to it, but easy decent back home. Recomend you go, staff very helpful and knowledgeable about rhe venue. 👌😋

The food is amazing, very experienced staff to tell you what your ordering, well worth booking 😀

We had a very tasty meal! The service was super friendly! We can recommend the restaurant!

Incredible food and service, absolutely worth a visit.

Absolutely loved our dinner at Cidsin, the chicken biriyani and lamb curry are to die for!

We had a delicious Indian meal from the adjoining bistro, Cisden. Service from all staff was professional yet warm and friendly. Menu was clearly explained and after serving, staff checked in twice with us to ask if everything was to our liking. Book ahead to ensure a table is free as it was very busy when we were there. A wee gem tucked up on West Moulin road, Pitlochry.

Staff tremendous along with the food one of the best Indian meals we've had

We did not stay at the hotel, but went there for dinner after reading many great reviews, and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious. We chose the Tiffin and loved everything that was served. We are also big fans of Gin and Tonic, and really enjoyed the extensive menu they had. We would definitely dine there again.

Went for dinner. Food was excellent. Had the sharing dish which was a great way of having a variety of different things from the menu. Thought it was a unique way of having the meal and everything we had was fantastic quality. Staff were attentive, polite and professional. Stayed at the bar after the meal for a few drinks and had a very pleasant experience; bar atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable. Will be coming back next time we visit Pitlochry.

Popped in last minute and it was great! Food and flavours more interesting than your average, with something for both Meera Sodha/Indian street food fans, and those who want a great curry. Also efficient service and good Innis & Gunn beers on draught - the best-poured pint ive had for ages.

Highly recommend this restaurant. Indian food like you've never tasted before! Truly delicious and bursting with flavours. Friendly, attentive staff who explained the menu to us. We went for the Tiffin menu and were not disappointed. We finished off by sharing the Malai Kulfi for dessert and it was so delicious and refreshing. Our drinks were served by the loveliest, smiley-est barman! A must try when in Pitlochry for a truly delicious taste experience.

What a fantastic and delicious meal we had tonight! The quality of food was amazing and our lovely waitress Nicky was awesome . Thank you - would totally recommend

Best indian food around. Delicious especially the dhal and slightly different to other indian restaurants. Service fantastic. We have been here several times as we are local and can definitely recommend.

Average Indian dining experience with vegetarian and vegan options. Be aware that the mains don’t come with a side - these need to be ordered extra. The service was good and attentive.

We had the Tiffin meal at Cidsin restaurant and it was without doubt the best Indian meal we have ever eaten in Scotland. Wonderful food and great service by friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend this place for food.

We stayed around the corner from this unique restaurant. Amazing food and service. Don't miss...and you can work up an appetite walking up the hill to it..roll down after!

We went for dinner at 8pm for my partners birthday meal. The food was very good, service was very good. Lacking in atmosphere but I suppose that’s because it’s in a hotel. Didn’t like the fact that they started setting up for breakfast around us while we were still enjoying our meal and wine - it made us feel like we were in the way and they wanted us out. It’s a shame because the food was lovely and if I were up that way again I would eat there again but earlier before they are trying to get you out.

Amazing food with a refreshingly interesting take. The starters were irresistible and would have liked to work our way through all of them. Service was also spot on. Do not miss.

Agree with other 5* reviews. This is a hidden gem in Pitlochry and we can’t recommend it more. Great staff, great menu, and the food is just so tasty, fragrant, not ridiculously hot and seems to have so many layers to the taste. The service is exceptional.

I can't say anything about the hotel. I was just a guest in the restaurant. Excellent Indian food and great service! I recently went to this Indian restaurant and loved it. As soon as you enter, you are greeted by a pleasant, exotic scent that immediately takes you into the culinary world of India. The menu offers a wide range of authentic dishes suitable for both mild and spicy food lovers. The service was also excellent. The staff was very friendly, attentive and always available to answer questions or make recommendations. The atmosphere was also pleasant - warm, inviting and with beautiful Indian decoration. Overall, a wonderful experience! For anyone looking for authentic Indian food, this restaurant is an absolute must. I will definitely come back!

The most authentic Indian cuisine i have tasted in a long time. Absolutely first class. Small menu which focuses on the most amazing flavour. A must in Pitlochry ✅✅✅✅✅

Superb authentic Indian cuisine

This was our 2nd visit to Cidsin and we loved it - can't believe we have such a great place virtually on our doorstep - will definitely return soon!

We didn't stay at the hotel but we found the restaurant on Google, which we can't recommend highly enough. The locals recommended it also. The service was brilliant, really attentive and friendly staff. The food was very reasonably priced and absolutely amazing! It's really authentic and the tiffin box is a great way to try a few different dishes.

Beautiful food, surroundings and atmosphere. The staff very welcoming. I would recommend.

Really nice place. The best of service and food.

We had a fantastic evening at Cidsin Bistro, starting with a gin and tonic from their extensive menu featuring local gins. We then shared ‘The Tiffin,’ which offered a wonderful variety of dishes. Both the food and drinks were excellent. The service was friendly and attentive, with staff happily explaining the differences between the dishes when needed. Overall, a great dining experience!

Delicious curry and great service. Will be back!

We stayed at the Craigvrack Hotel recently after having eaten there many times in the past. It was a lovely quiet break with a good sized room and an excellent Scottish breakfast. Not having to drive meant we could enjoy the Gin Bar before enjoying the superb Indian food. The standard is as high as ever and the staff are super efficient and friendly. We will be back.

We had a very memorable experience which we both enjoyed so much. We were made extremely welcome, the staff were always cheery, the beds were good so we slept well and the food was amazing .. thank you for making our experience so good 👍

We had the tiffin for two which was delicious with a lovely selection of dishes. The beetroot starter was particularly tasty. Lovely atmosphere and attentive staff.

Fantastic food in the restaurant with great atmosphere and helpful staff. Always a treat to eat at Cidsin.