Haldi in Edinburgh, City of

Great food! Loved the lamb shank and shutnys. Lovely staff - very polite, friendly and entertaining. I will visit again for sure! If you like indian food - this is The Place!

You will not regret trying this place . This isn’t your typical Indian with dozens of dishes , it’s a short menu of curated dishes inspired by Indian street food from across all of India presented as fine dining offerings . Everything I tried was exceptional . 10/10 .

We went to Haldi for lunch. We were staying just down the street and saw the great reviews for the restaurant and walked over. We were one of two couples in the restaurant and had the personal attention of the server. Indian food is one of our favorite cuisines so we were looking forward to having a great meal. We started with the Dirty Samosa Chat. To our surprise the server brought a "warm-up" before the Samosa. It was some type of dumpling and it was amazing. When the Samosa Chat came we loved it. It is a great take on a traditional dish. For our mains I ordered the Lamb Shank and the wife ordered the Old Dehli Butter Chicken. Both dishes were delicious. The sauces were unique and with great preparation. We highly recommend Haldi.

Simply the best food we have ever had. We were warmly welcomed and the team we attentive throughout our almost 3 hour stay. We had the Tasting Menu with the Wine Parings and every single dish blew us away. My wife had the Vegetarian Tasting Menu and both were just brilliant. Cannot recommend this place highly enough and can’t wait to visit again 👌

Professional service! Staffs are friendly!

Very well presented food, great taste. The place is small but the food you get here covers for it.

Wonderful experience! The food was first rate. The chef made us a vegetable side dish that was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend!

The food was really great and the service was excellent. I can highly recommend it with a clear conscience!!!

Great restaurant, great service. Very well decorated. A very nice food full of flavors ...

Ideal service. I felt a lil sick after eating the lamb shank which tasted a lil sickly and not at all fresh. £32.50 for lamb shank and a crispy paratha. It was beautifully spiced.

We are staying at a B&B at 23 Mayfield Gardens (outstanding!!!)and Haldi Indian Bistro is nearly across the street. It is by far THE BEST Indian food we have ever had. We had no idea what our choices would taste like, but each one was explained to us! What a treat each dish was! Presentation on the plate was artistic, and every bite was absolutely delicious. Gourmet in every way. The chef and the server were kind and friendly and so accommodating! Haldi, the people who work there and the spectacular food make the trip to Edinburgh worthwhile in itself. Two thumbs up- if I had more thumbs Haldi would get them too! At the moment, we are very full and very grateful visitors from Buffalo, NY USA.

Really good price-performance ratio! Food was ready quickly and generously portioned. Very tasty and aromatic. The staff friendly and very polite. Thank you very much 😊

We ate there on Saturday night, had the taster menu and loved every morsel. The front of house team were very friendly and professional and helped with any questions. The flavours were fantastic, they achieved spicy but with subtle tones, textures were spot on. One of the best meals that we have eaten this year. We visit Edinburgh periodically and will definitely be back. Many thanks.

Great food, good service, but a bit pricey for the portion size.

You will be blown away. Amazing dishes all around.

Delicious food, amazing service and great cozy atmosphere. My partner and I came in and shared a variety of dishes, such as the popadoms, saag aloo, spring lamb, and garlic naan. We loved all of them but were especially amazed with the saag aloo despite being a side dish. All the dishes very tasty and packed full of flavour. Staff were great and super attentive, huge smiles as you walked in and even offered a delicious complimentary dumpling. Would definitely recommend to anyone to try!

Service was warm and welcoming and had a good vibe. The starters we had wete very good and looked well presented. The waiter was amazing and gave us complimentary dumplings, he was very attentive making sure everything was good for us. The main meals were incredible which were Old Delhi Butter Chicken and Ghee Roast Chicken. Il definately be going back very soon! 5🌟

Delicious food,warm ambiance and excellent service!The curries burst with authentic flavours, and the naan is perfectly soft and fresh.Highly recommend this spot for a satisfying Indian dineing experience

Authentic Indian cuisine with fresh & delicious flavours of Indian food….

The lamb shank was amazing, just amazing. The service was excellent. Nothing to complaint about

Superb food, second time ordering and just as good as last time! All very tasty and must be some of the best Indian food in Edinburgh.

Staff is very friendly and the food and drinks are excellent!

Lovely wee restaurant with a good atmosphere, very friendly staff and delicious food. The only thing I would say is that the food was quite slow to come out. Even if the starters like poppadoms came out quicker, you wouldn’t feel like you were waiting so long. That said, if you’re not in a rush I would definitely recommend!

Brilliant Indian takeaway, one of the best in many years, definitely recommended

Excellent food and nice service

On a 3 day visit to Edinburgh, we were craving Indian food and found Haldi on Google. And what a great find!! Small restaurant far from the center and restaurants for tourists, nice room, smiling and very friendly welcome! The dishes were excellent, lamb shank and cauliflower steak. Very good lassi and discovery of avocado ice cream, surprising but delicious! If we return to Edinburgh one day, we will stop there again and will not hesitate to recommend it to our friends!!

Fantastic food with a perfect balance of everything. Spicy but not burning hot, the lamb as it should be, sauces/chutneys for poppadum well chosen between sweet, sour-ish and spicy. Paneer on point cooked. Warm and welcoming service. We went quite early and the restaurant was a bit cold, but as we were away from the door, not too bad

Utterly fabulous food here this evening…it had been recommended by a foodie friend of mine but far exceeded my expectations….Beautiful balance of spices across all the dishes and a few unexpected treats along the way! I can particularly recommend the dirty samosa (the only photo I took, sadly!) and the cauliflower steak with naan bread. Must add that the naan was sensational - light and crispy and scattered with gorgeous bites of coriander, garlic and fresh red onion…..ultra tasty! If you get the chance…..go here…and enjoy!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

On advice from the locals: Discreet restaurant in a quiet street away from the center, but a real surprise! Going to Scotland to eat Indian? Honestly yes, when the chef has so much experience

Food is okay, but not THAT special, also too expencive, sorry

Having heard many enthusiastic reviews from friends, we finally ordered from Haldi! Delicious food and lovely staff!

The food was absolutely delicious. Full of flavour. All dishes tasted very different and all hugely enjoyed!

Unfortunately I wasn't able to have dinner here because after booking through an external app, I arrived just 10 minutes late, being a Friday evening, between traffic and parking and being foreigners a slight delay could have been expected. But inside they had already assigned the table to other people who had also ordered dinner so I leave the deductions up to you. I can't judge the food but terrible service.

We had an incredible experience at Haldi on our first day in Edinburgh during our vacation. The food, service, and people were all amazing! After seeing the photos, we couldn't resist trying it. We ordered the dirty samosa chat, malai tikka, ghee roast chicken, and finished with a mango lassi. Every dish was absolutely delicious, and we loved every bite. We’re sure that all the dishes here are just as tasty. A truly happy experience! 🥰

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best Indian Restaurant in Edinburgh – Authentic Indian Flavors & Amazing Service! If you’re looking for the best Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, this is it! Haldi is a gem located in Mayfield Gardens Edinburgh. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, great service and friendly staff! I’ll definitely be coming back.

Always a great welcome here, great innovative, quality food at a reasonable price. Just gets better and better.

A nice place, with very attentive service and tasty food…. Super recommended!

Not a great meal for the price I'm afraid. Naan was undercooked and stale. Main meals quite bland and lacking in distinct flavour. 11% service chanced added to delivery which amounted to £2.99 based on a meal for two people. This service charge was not a driver tip bitvadded to the food bill. Will not be a repeat customer

Not your traditional UK Indian restaurant, but what an incredible place! This is our second visit and we have not been able to fault any of the dishes we have had, they have each been sublime. We opted for the tasting menu on this visit and it did not disappoint (apologies for the lack of photos). We've been to a Michelin recommended Indian restaurant before but Haldi seems to be in another league. The food is incredible and each dish is beautifully presented and is described by the waiting staff as it is served. I'm not a typical wine drinker but the matching wine flight did match the courses really nicely. The staff are lovely and very knowledgeable. The only disappointing part was how quiet the place was - I can't believe that more people aren't dining in at this hidden gem. Thank you all for such a wonderful anniversary meal!

This restaurant is a little gem! The food is so tasty and beautifully presented, the staff is very friendly and attentive. I have already been a couple of times there and will definitely go back again!

A very elegant meal and venue, although inconspicuous from the outside. Food for vegetarians, beautifully presented and tasty

Delicious and beautifully presented food from a rich choice of Indian cuisine. Not the usual “rice and thick sauce“ dishes, but distinctly spiced and curated ingredients. Among others (see photos) I had scallops with a finely cut chutney based on pineapple. The Spanish rosé wine went very well with it. For free: Anisseeds coated with sugar - never tried that before, great finish! The people who work there are exceptionally friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is authentically welcoming and peaceful. Prices are reasonable, but not cheap.

That was amazing! The best Indian food I’ve ever eaten! I’m from Switzerland and we dream to have some food like this here. The service was super. Always smiling and documenting our food. Thank you for this wonderful experience. Would 100% recommend it.

Excellent food great service and very attentive staff

It was delicious, everything we had was great. The server was exceptionally good, helped us pick what we would like the most and his hospitality made the experience even better. Highly recommend.

Warm welcome, great service and completely delicious food. Dirty samosa chaat lived up to the reviews we had read, and Tandoori Broccoli - who knew?! Amazing. Mains and sides, including mint naan, beautifully spiced and presented. Sadly no room for desserts.

Had a meal here with friends from America, the staff were great, the food not your standard Indian food, it was well presented and delicious. Would certainly recommend.

Super inviting restaurant. The food was excellent. We were delighted. The ambience was very inviting and it was very quiet and pleasant.😃The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We can highly recommend this restaurant. 💯

Amazing place We were Living nearby and went here for dinner. Didn’t expect much but it turned out to be amazing. The staff were all so sweet and very service minded. The food was even more amazing - the lamb we got was absolutely the best we have ever tried. Would recommend this place for everybody! Definitely coming again whenever being in Edinburg even though it’s not in the center

Because of the dinner we just had here, I’ve come to the conclusion that Google should give you one (1) chance per year to give a 6-star rating. Literally everything we ate was the best version I’ve ever had, all the way down to the naan. We ordered poppadum, tandoori broccoli, and old Delhi butter chicken with garlic naan. After like two bites we decided we’d regret not trying more dishes, so we added the paneer khurchan. I had to order my dessert (gulab jamun) for takeaway because I was simply too stuffed…and it was also by far the best I’ve ever had. I’m really not sure what else I can say except do not pass this place up.

Delicious and authentic food served with great care. The chicken biryani is a must try!

Amazing service and innovation food

Superb Indian cuisine. Best I have had in Edinburgh, cooked fresh. Lamb dal, Haldi Bhaji and tandoori Chicken were superb.

High-end Indian Bistro, delicious curries, authentic atmosphere and helpful, attentive staff. Last time we were here, we had dirty samosa chat and tanfoori chicken to start. The chicken was succulent and delicately flavoured, and the presentation of the samosa chat was amazing - see the photos! The lal mass (lamb curry) was delicious, as was the sea bream. Whilst the food is outstanding, what makes this place is the bistro-style presentation. In all, an excellent restaurant!

Ghee Roast Chicken was very tasty and delicious. Very friendly staff. Definitely will be back.

Wonderful experience ! The food is truly amazing i recommend 100%

What a great meal! Everything was delicious and fresh. The young Lady owner/server was wonderful, kind and helpfull. I recommend highly.

The food was absolutely fantastic. Tapas-style portions- really enhanced with lots of flavours, beautifully presented. From the complimentary starter to the last bit of the Gulab jamun- we thoroughly enjoyed. And trust me we did ordered a lot! Just a suggestion- please include more drinks on your menu! Rest everything was beyond expectations! Good luck team Haldi.. We’ll surely be back soon!

Looks like the waiter didn’t want to serve because we had couple of carry ons. He said it will be one hour wait as they’re all booked. While there was no one in the restaurant or coming in. There were many empty tables. Don’t go there you won’t get good service.

Delicious, authentic Indian cuisine served by friendly and welcoming staff. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be returning - highly recommended.

Indian food acolytes and Indian- curious: LISTEN UP! You need to come here! Yes I know it's Scotland but this is honestly the best Indian food l've ever eaten, including all my trips to India. This is one of the best meals l've had on my life- the kind that makes you pause and be grateful to be alive. The food is so very creative yet retains a true authenticity in terms of flavor. The bhel was fantastic and taken to another level with the addition of pomegranate seeds. The tandoori broccoli was truly the best broccoli l've ever eaten, with crisp texture but a whole july 4th fireworks extravaganza of spices with each bite. The chili fish was a 100% successful indochinese fusion dish, with an initial tangy east Asian bite, but a texture that was EXACTLY like all the fish dishes I had in so many seaside northeastern Indian towns. Service was courteous and ambience was elegant but relaxed. This was an unforgettable culinary experience!

The best meal I've had in a long time, food was fantastic with excuisite flavouring, perfect portions and the range of dishes was spot on, service was great.

Mihir Varia Ratings 10/10 pairings 10/10 Menu Design 10/10 Taste Profile 10/10 Atmosphere Improve- Lower Premise Temperature by 4 degrees Make Kulfi Little Softer to pair easily One of the best Indian Fusion Food i had. Thank You Madan Gosai

One of the best Indian food I ever had. If you want experience and not looking for typical Indian restaurant food you should visit this place. Outstanding place with fabulous customer service and the spice was right in every dishes.

I ended up here by staying in a hotel nearby. The reviews seemed excellent so I definitely had to give this a try. As a first-time solo traveler, it felt a bit awkward to enter a restaurant alone, but the waiters welcomed me with a warm smile. My choice was quickly made, as I have been really enjoying eating butter chicken lately. I had rice and garlic naan on the side. Everything was delicious! Very happy that I ended up here, everything was fine. I can only recommend this place!

Best Indian! Recommended to me by Barony House, a quick walk away.

Can’t recommend enough, service outstanding, from the little tasty ball as a welcome appetiser, our starters, mains and desserts were all delicious. Will definitely be back. Thank you

Here’s the deal. Don’t walk, run to this charming jewel-box of a restaurant in Edinburgh within walking distance of several luxurious guest houses. A crime that Michelin has not yet discovered this gem. The service, impeccable and gracious. The presentation of dishes, simple yet stunning. The food, delicious and refined creations of Indian dishes ranging from butter chicken, biryani and others that takes advantage of the amazing local seafood and other ingredients available to Edinburgh chefs. We had the lamb biryani and the sea bass dishes which were devoured. The garlic naan, can’t miss. Wine selection was narrow but deep and paired particularly well with the meal. For dessert, saffron kulfi. Just hit after hit. Make a reservation immediately! Matt & Ang

I had an amazing experience at Haldi last night .The food was absolutely delicious and well presented. The service was top-notch. The ambiance is perfect for a relaxing evening out.

Great food. We took the 5 course menu. Very tasty and surprising. The service is rightly proud of what they serve. In short, highly recommended

Great food, kind personnel, cozy atmosphere, nothing to complain

We had a fantastic meal at Haldi on Saturday night. We shared the scallops to start, followed by the sea bass and butter chicken - the flavours and presentation were exceptional. We would love this to be our local Indian, but we were only in the area for the weekend. Highly recommend trying this restaurant, we will definitely return if we visit Edinburgh again!

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Every single dish was phenomenal and the staff was lovely. Highly recommend!

The best I've tried in Europe so far. I was there with my family and we were delighted. We're coming back 🥰

We really enjoyed our meal. Sauces were wonderful. Thank you!

👍👍👍++++ Wonderful experience 😘 To do again without moderation 🥰

Very good service, very good food, very small place.

Really enjoyed our meal here. Small menu, always a good sign in an Indian restaurant. Tasty food, good service and a quiet hum of conversation rather than excessive noise - good for someone with hearing impairment.

Ordered a takeaway and it was absolutely delicious. The food was piping hot when we picked it up. We were given the most delicious complimentary poppadums. We ordered Dirty Samosa Chat,Garlic Naan, Butter Chicken, Railway chicken , Lal Mas ( Lamb) , Paneer Khurchan and rice. The food was fragrant , fresh and the meat was sooo tender. Will definitely order again.

Absolutely fantastic food! There were three of us and all dishes (starters, main courses and desserts) were exceptionally delicious. Very delicately and cleverly seasoned, attractively presented and very friendly served. We're only in the city for 4 days, but we're actually thinking about eating here again.

if i could put more stars i would!! my father, my partner and i were all absolutely blown away by these dishes (my personal favourite was the samosa from entrees!!) it was honestly amazing and the staff were all smiley and lovely! I couldn’t praise or compliment this place enough - we will be coming back!!!

Have had many take away meals from Haldi and that is because it is extremely good. Lovely, light, fresh dishes. No bright red gloopy sauces here nor colourful rice. Everything tastes very fresh and it is possible to identify individual spices; you are not blasted with sheer spice heat. My personal favourite is the Indo-Chinese Chilli Fish dish. Dining in the restaurant is also a great experience with amuse-bouches to whet your appetite. Staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable. A bonus is that we do not need to go anywhere near the over-rated, over-hyped city centre to enjoy such good food.

My partner and I are passionate about Indian food, and this is the best Indian meal I have eaten in recent memory. Really, really special. Wow!

My husband and I ate at Haldi on 20/07/24 and were very impressed. My husband is a Delhi native and quite a foodie himself and we've found it challenging to find authentic Indian cuisine. We were delighted to find recipes from Punjab as well as Rajasthan on the menu. Dishes were plated with a fine dining approach, but portions were very generous. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Overall an excellent dining experience!

Well balanced with spices food. We would definitely come back, portions are big - be careful 😄I would recommend to take starters and split main course, enjoy 👌

Haldi is an amazing Indian restaurant in Edinburgh that you have to try. The staff are super friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home. The food is incredible, with beautiful presentation and so many delicious flavors. We loved the Dirty Samosa Chat, Tandoori Chicken, Old Deli Butter Chicken, and Lal Mass. Prices are reasonable too. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this place is a must. We'll definitely be back!

Incredible service, incredible food, just incredible. My partner and I couldn't stop talking about it, he adores it too! Definitely not one to miss!

Haldi is absolutely phenomenal, This restaurant is as organic as it’s name. Sneaked in for just starters which ended up with great range of main dishes and delicious desserts as I fell in love with their taste and passion towards cooking Indian food. I greatly appreciate the chef for uniquely accommodating the flavours of Indian food. The staff were incredibly attentive, polite , well spoken and friendly , A special mention to prithvi for helping with the menu and restrictions in food which kept my mind in rest and made me to enjoy the delicious food at Haldi. Haldi is definitely a hype among all the restaurants in Edinburgh, can’t wait to visit again.

We were staying in a local Airbnb and found this place by accident. Being Asian, we're quite careful about Indian food. We tried to book at 6pm but it was already fully booked. We ordered a takeaway and the food was fabulous. If we ever come back to Edinburgh, we will definitely book a table.

The atmosphere was amazing tonight.Food was flavoursome and fantastic..In addition to that, the service was lovely ...It was really great

Best food I've had in the UK. Excellent service and ambience too.

The restaurant is a hidden gem. I think it was the best Indian meal I have ever had. The attention to detail was splendid and the taste combinations were amazing. The staff were great, nothing was too much trouble and they were rightly proud of the food

If you're in Edinburgh, and you like Indian cuisine, and you don't visit this place... You would need to ask yourself some serious questions about what went wrong!

Tasty food, friendly staff and good service!

The best Indian food we ever had!

Amazing food, friendly staff, and the dessert was off the charts.

An amazing experience. I can’t believe I’ve been seeing the restaraunt for a while but it was only yesterday I ended up taking my aunt to this heaven and the food was gorgeously tasty - out of the world! We also got a sampler size appetiser which was an infusion of modern Indian cuisine, too good to the core!

My partner and I visited Haldi at the weekend and it was fab! The staff are so friendly and attentive. The food is just amazing, the presentation is on another level and there are so many flavours to enjoy. We had the Dirty Samosa Chat & Tandoori Chicken to start with, then the Old Deli Butter Chicken & Lal Mass. Will definitely be back!

This is a nice,clean restaurant with pleasing interiors and nice jazz music played at just the right volumes. There are nice little touches like the amuse bouche and samples from the menu. I like it that there is a genuine effort to make dining here a good experience. The food however is just average and for the price charged, it is a bit of a disappointment. At best, this is an honest effort by an amateur cook who may be having delusions of becoming a Michelin star chef. I've lived in India for several years and I've learnt that Indian food at its best is incomparable for flavour, variety, innovation, taste and presentation. From the simplest of dishes in hidden gem eateries to elaborate wonders in restaurants with a reputation. Therefore my experience at Haldi given my expectations and upon reading all the 5 star reviews was...underwhelming.

Nice restaurant but the food was mediocre leaving the wife and I totally underwhelmed