Cilantro in Edinburgh, City of

I really enjoyed my meal here. Good food reasonably priced and nicely served.

Delicious food and attentive service.

The king prawn jalfrezi , chicken tikka kebabs and the bhindi were delicious plus the chappatis were soft and paired well with everything . You can also bring your own booze. Service was quick and really friendly. Although there isn’t a baby chair , it is still kid friendly. Would definitely go back again.

Came here for a meal tonight and it was superb. Shout out to the chicken pakoras and the butter chicken, so tender and tasteful! Great service, and you can BYOB. Would definitely recommend and go back to try more!

Great food and service. BYOB a nice touch.

Excellent service, great value for money and very pleasant venue. Best Indian food I’ve ever had. Complex flavours and tender meat. Big portions. Highly recommend.

Delicious food and great recommendations from the staff!

Food was delicious, we had lamb passanda, garlic naan, paneer jalfriezi and mushroom pilau rice. Service was slow and disjointed, felt a bit all over the place and chaotic despite there only being four tables present. Interior a bit odd and cold, could do with making it a bit cosier feeling.

I really wanted to love this place after reading all the positive reviews but quite disappointed. I arrived at 6:15pm and asked for a table for one (was travelling on my own) but was turned away despite only one table being taken. I understood the place is small, so I ordered takeout instead. After waiting 30 minutes, I got home and realized they had forgotten an item. They apologized when I called, so I returned to pick it up. Once home, I found the tandoori chicken was undercooked. I called again, but they only said, “I’ll mention it to the chef,” with no further offer to resolve the issue. Poor service and undercooked food overall, now just hoping I won’t get food poisoning :(

Very attentive and helpful staff, excellent and plentiful food.

Best Indian restaurant in the area, very friendly and kind employees.

Amazing food and good portions for a decent price. Highly recommend.

Food was delicious and plentiful! Lamb Biriyani was enough for two to share with side dishes.

Well done! Hospitable, cozy atmosphere with friendly service. Lovely flavors with a layered heat. The lamb was good but the Okra Bindi was surprisingly the hero, not spicy at all but so flavorful.

The food was delightful. Creamy, full of flavor and well sized. One of the best Indians I’ve eaten.

Food was absolutely delicious, the best Indian restaurant what I’ve been in Edinburgh so far

Delicious food. Fantastic service. Incredible vibe. Call ahead for a spot because seating is tight. But if they can accommodate, they will.

This was our third visit to this cosy restaurant. We were blown away with the beautiful food. There is no rush when ordering your food & the staff are on hand to recommend the menu. We shall be back again when next in Edinburgh.

Incredible food and such friendly service! They kindly accomodated me to stay and eat there after I'd ordered for take-away since it was raining and I had a 25 min walk back home. Best butter chicken I've had, and crispiest paratha bread. Definitely recommend 👍

Wonderful service. Food super tasty and great options. Will definitely return.

Amazing food and fairly priced. If you like a nice bit of spice with good flavour try the madras.

Really good quality food - enjoyed it greatly.

I'm from France and I'm visiting Edinburgh I randomly came into this restaurant to have dinner Believe me, it is one of the best indian restaurants I've ever known It was soooooo delicious 🤩 Everything is fresh and homemade Staff is nice and welcoming I recommend them 100%

Amazing staff and food 👌🏻 their mango lassi is sooo good 😋

Really good, the curry and naan cooked to perfection. It's a small place so it can get busy causing the service to be a bit slow. However, the food is really good. Will be going back.

Excellent Indian restaurant with great taste, quantity and exceptional level of personal attention was paid by the server and chef when making our food to be as per our preference.

Nothing short of amazing. WONDERFUL taste, the sweetest personel, a plate of heaven. Thank you so very much. 🥳

The food was so tastly! Their service was also top notch. Highly recommended!

Best Indian food I’ve had outside India. The server helped us pick spicy dishes. Mango Lassi 11/10

Everything is delicious, especially the Peshawar naan, which has a soufflé-like layer in the middle and tastes sweet. Pilau is rice, and the portion is not large. When ordering curry, it is recommended to have it with naan instead of rice. Butter chicken and Kashmiri are both sweet curries. The latter is sweeter than the former when boiled with lychees. People who like sweet curries can try it. There are only two small pieces of Samosa and it tastes ok but I wouldn’t recommend it because the price is not very cheap for the portion size.

Exceptional food and extremely friendly staff. Absolutely recommended and a must try in Edinburgh.

Fantastic food. Small room, so you will likely need a reservation. No alcohol on the menu (BYOB). I'm visiting the city and this was an absolutely delicious meal, very reasonably priced.

Great food and ambience. Would visit again! Tried chicken chilli

Amazing food, tasted like absolute heaven. Great service too. I recommend it to everyone

Usually im more subtle on reviews... but I literally sat down 20:30, it took them ~30 min (after I asked twice to order) to take it, and at this point I ordered anything just to eat and leave. Food is average taste, it costs ~5£ for small bowl of rice! Didnt feel welcomed at all, the waiters are stressed, not so nice atmosphere. Will never go there again. The waiters said sorry couple of times, tried to be nice which is appreciated but comon ... for these prices I'd expect MUCH better service and food quantity & quality. Really disappointed

Small and cozy place. One of the best Indian restaurants I've tried. Incredible flavors. We loved the saag paneer. Wonderful service and very fair price.

We left here so disappointed. There's much better food for same and lower price points around Leith. Service was intense hovering. No atmosphere when we were there.

Had an unreal curry and will definitely be back

The food was incredible!!! We didn’t have a reservation but they were able to squeeze us in and i’m so glad they did! The atmosphere was very cozy and personal and the staff helped us choose our meal which was great! I loved it :)

Gig was cancelled and we didn't get offered our money back for it given another date April next year what if I can't make that date anything could come up between now and April next year 😉.

Very tasty for those who love spicy food. And there is chicken liver, which I haven’t seen in Britain

Ratul is the best helped us to choose the dish coz we first time trying this cuisine! Love this unique cuisine it was wonderful and delicious 🤤

First time trying this cuisine! Thanks for ratul’s recommendations, it was so good !!!!!Definatly coming back

Food was ok bit service was slow and disgusting. Had found a plastic in a coke. They better maintain their standards.

Sultan was very helpful. Good food and service

Recently visited Cilantro on a long weekend trip to Edinburgh. After seeing the amazing reviews I was keen to book a table, and did so 1.5 months in advance. The date and time of our reservation soon came around and we arrived at Cilantro. Unfortunately, we were told there was an error on the system, and were told there was no table for us. We were disappointed to say the least! The staff member offered us vouchers, but these were no good as we were only there for the weekend. He then said we could have the food delivered to our Air B&B. I wondered if we could have any discount for the inconvenience, which we said we could. When we got back to the Air B&B we called the restaurant and ordered our food, and were give a reasonable discount and an apology. The food arrived within the specified time and was hot and fresh. All the food was delicious! None of us could fault it, all enjoying our meals. My favourite was the garlic naan - super fluffy and super garlicky! About 30m after we finished our food I had a call from Cilantro, asking if we enjoyed our meal/everything was okay, and again apologising. I feel this was a very professional and excellent close to managing the situation. In sum, the food here IS incredible. It is unfortunate we were unable to dine at the restaurant due to an error on their booking system. Nevertheless, the staff at Cilantro managed the error as best they could, and I really appreciate that.

Would thoroughly recommend this restaurant for any special occasions. Excellent for end of season dinners

Amazing meal! Food was superb! Great evening will be returning

The food was so good & flavourful and a lovely atmosphere.And the staff are absolutely outstanding.

Delicious food, great service, a bit cramped

Amazing food! Best chicken tikka masala here in Europe. Staff is wonderful too - Ratul gave us excellent recommendations.

Because the service is out of this world...once again the food was unbelievable it's just amazing. This is twice we have been back & it just gets better the ambience surrounding the restaurant is amazing.

I come from Paris, and this restaurant is one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever eaten in, the products are fresh and tasty, the proportions are generous. The menu is very varied, do not hesitate to ask for advice from the waiters who are very nice. The prices are quite affordable and the quality is there. The 5 stars are well deserved, don’t hesitate!!

Finally getting round to writing my review, a week after my visit with 3 friends. I booked this for a catchup with some friends last Friday, after trying to find a new Indian to try. After reading excellent reviews on Google I booked Cilantro. So glad I did! Superb Indian. Excellent decor, very friendly staff and top notch food. I ordered the Cilantro Special Chilli Chicken for starter, followed by Chicken Shashlik. It's a BYOB restaurant with plenty of shops nearby to buy alcohol. By fair my favourite Indian in Edinburgh. Everything about the place was quality. I even got to chat to the chef afterwards to compliment him on the food. My friends also thought the same. Can't wait to visit again.

Absolutely outstanding service and amazing fresh beautifully spiced food. This has to be the best Indian food in Edinburgh. Always welcoming and super friendly

Perfect food, super nice service. Waiting times are a little longer after ordering, but the food is also super fresh.

It's a small restaurant but the food packs a punch. We had vegetarian dishes and everything was yum. The oil in food could have been less but the flavors were amazing.

A delicious dinner with perfect, attentive and very kind service. We ate really well, quality homemade food and explained perfectly. It was our first time here and they gave us some great advice on what to eat! Absolutely to return!

We have been trying to visit Cilantro for about a year now .Boy was it worth the wait.From the staters,I had chicken puree,my wife had the Chicken tikka kebab,the just melted in our mouths,so tender and zinging with spice ,for main I had the lamb madras so tender and succulent, my wife had the Chicken Pasanda,she says it was the best ever.We had gulab jamons for sweet again Delicious cannot wait to visit again.

Restaurant called me to apologise and offer me a restaurant voucher as well as a full refund. In the process asked me to change my review from a 1 star to a 5 star. Never received my refund through Just Eat app. Restaurant have either kept my refund or Just Eat. Food was terrible. Food was swimming in oil, which is a health hazard. Lack of vegetables in jalfrezi but instead filled with onions. Wouldn't order from here again

Omg what an amazing curry will defo come again staff great the restaurant is byo which is also fab as we are whiskey lovers so much cheaper ❤️

The service and atmosphere were good but the curry dishes were all far too sweet for my taste. Perhaps it is personal preference, but I’ve had Indian food many times at other restaurants and it has never been as sweet as the dishes served here.

Great experience at Cilantro. I had a chickpea starter that was awesome and the main dish was Madras with lamb. Flavors were amazing and the staff, ambiance and experience is also excellent. If you give it a try you’ll see what they have so many 5-star reviews! The pricing is also very fair and for now you can bring your own bottle of wine - several shops right around the corner so grab one before you come in.

Nice Indian food 👌 Really Love it❤️❤️

Food was amazing and very tasty. Staff was very friendly and attentive. 100% recommended Indian restaurant

A spectacular place, incredible food, incredible atmosphere and service. Very very good price. Without a doubt you have to come.

Spectacular food and service, one of the best Indians I have been to. 100% recommended!

Very very good and tasty food, in a small and comfortable indian restaurant served by friendly and extremely available staff! Unfortunately we decided to try this place in our last night in Edimburgh, but I reccomend it to anybody else coming close to it!

We tried some really high quality lamb here.

Great place for Indian cuisine. Small cozy restaurant with excellent service.

Fabulous food 😋 freshly made. Flavour some . Serve punctual. Would definitely recommend cilantro 5 stars 🌟. .

Excellent small cozy restaurant that serves great authentic Indian food. They also have a good selection of Vegan options, since 2 people in our group are vegan. Highly recommend.

Wonderful menu and food. We asked for recommendations and weren't disappointed. Looking forward to a return visit.

Amazing food and service. They went out of their way to ensure we had a great dining and tasting experience, and gave very specific regional recommendations based on the spice, meat, and flavor profiles we requested. Also the Mango Lassi is one of the best we have had - complex flavor and not too sweet. Highly recommend going here.

Great food and service, and amazing value!

Great find. Excellent food and great service. Very wide range of options, including fish, shellfish and vegetarian. Staff super friendly very helpful in recommending dishes, based on your preferences. No alcohol licence, so bring your own. All round great experience.

Even though it was take away,it was the best,cremiest and most flavourful butter chicken I have ever had.The combination with saffron rice and garlic naans was spot on,I could not keep myself from scooping the remaining sauce with the naan.Easily a feast for two,highly recommended,I will definitely be back!

Delicious food, brilliant naan bread The service was very nice and committed. We've been here twice and both times we left delighted.

We came in after all of the other restaurants in the area had stopped serving food. Not only was the kitchen still open, the food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be back!

We found a gem when visiting Edinburgh. The food was amazing and the service was super helpful. After the first time, we just wanted more, so we decided to return! When we came back for a second time, the waiter recommended dishes to complement what we’d eaten previously and it was outstanding food once again.

Really lovely food and service. Everyone was so friendly and the sag panir and bhindi masala was delicious. I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu soon!

Knockout curries The best I've ever had Book book book Six stars

We had an outstanding dinner here. Atmosphere was intimate and service was great. Our server made terrific recommendations for us to enjoy a wide variety of flavors. Food was excellent.

I placed an order online at Cilantro and picked it up on my way back to my flat. It was packaged up and ready for me when I arrived. I had not been to the restaurant before, but the tables were set for service that night, and it looked elegant and romantic. The butter chicken was the best I have ever had--the sauce was creamy and delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The saffron rice was slightly sweet and also delicious. And the sag paneer was exquisite. The naan was the perfect texture. Go to Cilantro--you will not be disappointed.

Amazing food, authentic preparation, and great ambience. We had a great time and we were thankful about the concept of BYOB.

It's been a year since I went there. I just realized I've never reviewed it. After eating Indian food all over the globe now, I don't know if it was the culmination of all the details but here it goes. My girlfriend and I were not finding a restaurant with seats available we tried whole streets to find availability but nothing. Stopped in front of Cilantro, to look at the menu in the glass, a lady got outside and I think she saw our desperation, she decided to squeeze us between two reservations, kinda risky for a small restaurant. We sat down and ordered some classics and the Kashmiri. All incredible, the flavours were amazing, but that Kashmiri, we still talk about it to this day. The service was so friendly too. I just want to thank the staff for this meal, it made our trip better and a great memory was made, we will carry it with us forever.

Really charming restaurant. We had an amazing dinner, the food was delicious! The staff is really friendly and kind. Thank you for hosting us!

Delicious food ! I recommend this place and their specialties !

Best Indian food I’ve tried! Delicious, big portions and service was great. Plenty of veggie options too

Amazing Indian restaurant! Would recommend highly, the waiter gave us great recommendations and the service was excellent . I would book as it’s quite small but this just adds to the atmosphere! Our faves: sag aloo, lamb jalfrezi, chicken Bhuna and prawn dopiaza

The best puri I have had so I had to order another one:) So light, fluffy and flaky. Lovely food and service. This is a tiny wee place with beautiful big flavours.

Really good traditional flavours and you can tell the ingredients are very high quality. We enjoyed our meal so much we came back the next day for more. We particularly recommend the King prawn entree and anything from the tandoor oven. Thank you so much to the team at Cilantro for a great experience.

Great authentic grub. Good portions. Naan bread very fresh

Lovely food and friendly service. The place is small and relaxed and the food was delicious. I had lamb Madras and I loved the flavours in tje sauce. I will definitely go back.

We had a great wee dinner here! The food was fantastic, the service polite and attentive, and the restaurant itself very nice and elegant. We were particularly impressed with the efforts put into catering to vegans; as vegans, we totally appreciate it and we recommend this place to other fellow vegans!

Cilantro is a cosy restaurant serving flavourful authentic food. The service was also fantastic. I ordered the chicken tikka jalfrezi with pilau rice and garlic naan along with a mango lassi (which helped me handle the spicy jalfrezi).

Great, flavourful food, nice staff and a lovely atmosphere. Perfect for a date night 😊 If you're looking to drink, it's BYOB as they don't serve alcohol. We got the Mango Lassi which is very nice, especially if you're ordering something spicy. Highly recommend.

Insanely gooood!!!! Thank you so much for the recommendation

They serve amazing Indian cuisine here. The chicken puri is sooooo amazing, nearly brought me to tears.

The food was amazing and the restaurant is really nice, clean and cosy. They were very helpful in helping me choose the food and it didn't disappoint. Best indian food in edinburgh