Haldi in Edinburgh, City of

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.

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. 💯

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

The food was incredible and the entire staff was so kind!

1 star deducted because the waiting time was very long and the table next to us was served much earlier, even though they only ordered about 30 minutes after us. The rosé wine was drinkable but not of good quality. The food was very good and the siblings who served were very hospitable and communicative.

This is not your typical Indian restaurant, and I love it. Haldi serves a variety of popular regional cuisine with their own twists and elevations. I recommend sitting in for 1-6 people. We were greeted with friendly, warm, and still professional service from the host. We were seated and given a small menu (good sign!) and a drinks menu. It was odd that the drinks menu was on a single A4 sheet, I'd suggest they give it in a small card/booklet with the menu. This will be my only complaint. After we ordered, we were given a complimentary single-bite starter. That day, it was a fried chickpea-based ball in some sour and mint chutneys. Good balance of sour and spicy flavors, with an interesting textural component. For our starters, the dirty samosa chaat was so good. Its a small potato samosa completely drenched in a variety of toppings. The array of textures and flavors make the (on its own) alright samosa into something spectacular. We also had ladies finger/okra which was a simple crispy treat. Our mains were also incredible. They don't look large in the photo, but we were full by the end. Their Prawn Malabar was a great representation of a coastal Keralan dish. The prawns were huge and so fresh, perfect with the mellow and coconuty gravy. The Bhooni Phool Gobi (Cauliflower) was, although one large piece, so soft and well seasoned throughout. As someone who doesn't enjoy cauliflower, this was insane. My Lal Maas (lamb) had a flavorful combination of spices that didnt take away from the meaty taste of lamb, as most Indian places might do. Their mango lassi was how it should be, and masala chai (not on the drinks menu) was alright. The shop is small and can fit at most maybe 20. They do walk-ins (which I did on the day) but I recommend reservation to save yourself any hassle. The service still stands out to me, the servers were casual and professional, I greatly enjoyed them. No wonder this place has (at the time of writing) >200 reviews and still 5*s. I wish them all the best. If I am in Edinburgh again, I will return.

Amazingly tasty and creative food - most definitely not your standard Indian fare. It's clear lots of thought has gone into the recipes. It's a fine dining experience for your tastebuds at very reasonable prices. Staff are lovely - very friendly and replied swiftly when I have messaged. (Also very understanding and nice when we arrived late once☺️ ) The restaurant is small and intimate, with minimalist decoration. I highly recommend!

We are visiting Edinburgh from Australia, and decided to go to Haldi on our first night here on the recommendation of our B&B host, and it did not disappoint. The staff provided such wonderful, attentive and kind service. On top of that, the food was the best Indian we’ve ever had. Prices are very affordable too. Thank you for your hospitality, if we ever find ourselves in Edinburgh in the future, we will be back.

Today we had the Biryani with chicken. Add yogurt and spinach sauces. My wife the butter chicken. So delicious food, very tasty. Top restaurant, haven't had such a good meal here in a long time. Highly recommended!

Highly recommended. Very friendly staff. Small place. Quite busy for a Monday night. Food was outstanding and well above expectations. The chef is performing at Michelin guide level. We were very happy guests!

We were completely impressed by the selection of dishes, presentation and taste. The service was very accommodating, friendly and explained all the dishes. Unfortunately we only discovered this place on our last evening in Edinburgh. A telephone reservation with a timed arrangement is an advantage; the rush in the kitchen can then be staggered so that no one has to wait too long.

Amazing indian food. It's soo busy when we enterd but delicious service is all good

Wonderful! Food, service, background music (jazz), everything at its best. Rescue after a rainy day. If I could, I would give it 6 stars. Absolute recommendation!

Without question the best Indian food we have ever enjoyed. We ate vegetarian food and it was an absolute taste experience. All the spices were so perfectly matched that you could hardly believe what you could conjure up from a plain cauliflower, for example. Even though we are only in Edinburgh for five days, we will definitely come back again. Sensational!

Nice and quite unusual Indian with an interesting menu. Really good food, and a nice ambience but marked down from a 5* rating as the menu outside has different prices to the one inside and my chicken was slightly overcooked - a bit dry. But I really liked it and would go back.

Very tasty food! And one of the friendliest teams I've seen in a restaurant lately. I would love to come back when I'm in Edinburgh again.

Very, very tasty food. Super friendly service. One of the best Indian restaurants we know.

Hospitality, food, everything is top notch. I had a coughing fit and the waiter was lovely in bringing me a drink (coconut milk) thank you for this attention! Recommended address for people visiting Edinburgh

Beautifully presented and flavoursome Indian food. Highly recommend!

Very good cuisine!! Great atmosphere and quality service! The dishes are very spicy 🫠

What a beautiful food after a long day of journey. After long time I got some really good Indian food in this restaurant. A special thanks to the chefs and Service personnels for nice food and good service.. Thank you..

Lovely place with very polite staff and wonderful food. Shame I don't live in Edinburgh, or else I would be a regular.

Delicious! We went there based on the good Google reviews and we weren't disappointed. Price-performance is completely appropriate. Daily changing dishes. We felt very comfortable. You should reserve a table. Clear recommendation to try a biryani there!

Fantastic and slightly different experience of Asian food. I had butter chicken and naan. Others had byriani, daal, samosa.and bhaji. All were excellent.

Fabulous meal with a really different experience of Indian cuisine. Portions were of good size ....not huge but the quality of the food meant it was quite filling...not too spicy. I had the paneer for a main course which was lovely. Price was not too bad although we did get through quite a lot of wine in our party of 9 which put it up!

Delightful food and service at Haldi!!! I would even say best Indian food in Edinburgh. It has both style and substance… get the scallops!!! Will definitely be coming back - had a tasty amuse bouche as well.

Food was cold and took an hour and a half to arrive

Haldi delights with its authentic Indian cuisine and impeccable plating. The ambiance is inviting, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. Each dish is a masterpiece, carefully plated to showcase the vibrant flavors and spices of India.The service is attentive, with knowledgeable staff enhancing the overall dining experience. Haldi is a must-visit for anyone craving exquisite Indian flavors presented with elegance and finesse."

Fantastic food and customer service!

I loved Haldi, I’ll definitely come back. I had the set menu and I was full of flavours, taste, and they were happy to accommodate the menu to my dietary preferences.

Went here for dinner by myself, the delicate restaurant has great food and friendly staff, nice location at Newington.

The best indian food i had in my life. Nice staff, cozy atmosphere, we nearly havent got table (we didnt make reservation). Honestly....i made reservation for tomorrow dinner. This place is worth visiting.

Excellent, beautifully presented food. Portions just right. Haldi has a welcoming and intimate atmosphere.

Best Indian food i have ever had. Wonderful experience, would recommend to everyone.

Delicious indian food in a bistro setting which is quite unique. I love indian food but alot of recipes were completely new and high quality. The services was also great, nothing to add. We did the tasting menu and it was a great experience and speedy delivery with nice beverages.

As good as it gets! With a welcoming buzzy atmosphere and unrivalled Indian flavours, this intimate fine-dining bistro has it all. Madan, Surbhi and their staff pride themselves in the culinary experience that is Haldi, and it shows. The tasting menu and wine pairings are skilfully crafted and the black dahl alone makes only going once an impossibility.

Definitely a cut above your standard Indian restaurant! We had delicious well presented dishes with excellent, freindly service. Thoroughly recommend if you're in the area

A fantastic food place that brought traditional Indian food to the next level. Everything retains the traditional element while incorporating new textures/flavors combination into it. Service, whether from the manager or other staffs, was impeccable as well. My friend who usually didn’t enjoy Indian food turned out to appreciate this visit to Haldi thoroughly.

Had the 5 course tasting menu and the paired wine flight (5 glasses including fizz and dessert wine), all beautifully presented and delicious, well-balanced flavours. Reasonably priced for the quality and a pleasant atmosphere too. We’re already looking forward to a return visit!

Exquisite malai tikka. Melt in the mouth.

Nice cozy place for Indian food. Food is excellent and quite authentic.

The food here is outstanding. I drove 5 hours to Edinburgh. Found this little gem. Couldn't have been happier with the food and service.

Nice cozy place for Indian food. Food is excellent and quite authentic

I had a superb dinner at Haldi at the end of December. I was staying at the Travelodge a 10min walk away & didn't fancy their meal options, & with Haldi seemingly the only restaurant within reasonable walking distance, I thought I'd give it a go. I hadn't expected modern bistro-style eating, & loved everything about my meal, from Scallops to start, followed by the lamb Lal Mass with garlic naan pictured, & with Kulfi of the day for dessert. I loved the "less is more" portion sizes, the helpfulness of the staff, & can't fault Haldi hence the 5-star review. Highly recommended!

Some of the best food I'd had in a long time and great value for the quality. The staff were very attentive and friendly as well, would definitely recommend!

J’ai rarement mangé de la nourriture indien aussi raffinée et savoureuse. Le menu de noël était très bon pour un prix raisonnable. Le service est au petit soin et très serviable, une belle équipe attentionnée. Merci pour cette belle découvertes aux saveurs gustatives délicieuses.

Lovely people and lovely food, best Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, and it’s not even close.

Very Nice food… and good staff..