Indian Lounge Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

One of the worst experiences. Too low quantity for the price point. Don't have a printed bill. Handwriting hard to understand. Rude behavior from a staff member.

We were recommended this place and when I say it's an authentic curry house feel it didn't disappoint, from the moment of arriving to leaving the staff were very busy but also attentive to us, also it was something to see when people were queuing in the lobby and waiting to get a table. The food was clean, fresh, hot and very tasty. I had a curry never had before called a Chasni and I want more now.. well done Indian lounge.

It was my birthday dinner and we liked everything, we love Indian cuisine, thank you ☺️

Terrible/ rude/ inappropriate service and luke warm food.

Scrumptious meal and lovely hospitality 👍👍

We were a party of 15 and had spent well over £600, we didnt get our full order cause seeminly had ran out of stock. This was at 6pm, strange running out so early on a Saturday. We then asked for desert menu and thats when it got worse, they told us wed have to leave cause hed another table booked. Imagine throwing a party thats just spent over £600 out and asking to give them a review, how stupid is that.

Delicious food and friendly staff.

This is our third time visiting and the food is delicious. The tandoori chicken main is the best I’ve had and the nan perfectly cooked. My husband had the chicken tikka madras and described it as authentic and delicious. Service is quick and friendly

Banging flavours!!!! I'll definitely call in again the next time I'm in Edinburgh. Staff were very friendly also.

really good food. the staff was funny and nice.

Canny little Indian - food was beautiful - staff were nice and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

Great food. Delicious and traditional. Adequate portion size. We did notice that the level of spice was higher compared to what we were used to. But this did not spoil the experience. Excellent, friendly service. Food great value for money.

Criminally underrated on google in my opinion. We were a reasonably sized group and the staff were excellent with us. Making sure we had the right amount of sides, constantly back and forth. The best lamb puri and punjabi masala I’ve had. We had a fantastic evening.

I'm originally from Philppines and we love Indian Food. This is the only place in Edinburgh where we dine as always, we don't just enjoy the Fresh Food, but most of all, I really enjoy the talk from the Owner...😉 We always feel welcome here and of course, he will always recommend what is best for the day to try. Today we had butter chicken, chicken tikka, mixed kebab biryani, and desert of very hot gulab jamun that comes with Ice Cream. Joking with the Owner, I requested Karak Chai...😂 But he recommended a Pink Milk Tea that was really Amazing, never had it in anywhere... If you're looking for a casual Fresh Indian Food, highly recommended this place in Rose Street. Enjoy!!!

Travelled from Glasgow and honestly The Indian Lounge was worth the travel! Chicken was amazing! Garlic naan was so fresh. The guru chef was also amazing and very funny! Staff was so attentive and couldn't fault this place at all.

If you're near Edinburgh Castle and looking for a fantastic dining experience, look no further than Indian Lounge. The food here is simply delightful – every dish is served hot, fresh, and bursting with authentic flavors. The service is equally impressive, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant visit. They are friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with recommendations or special requests. The combination of delicious food, quick service, and warm hospitality makes this place a must-visit. I would highly recommend Indian Lounge to anyone craving a wonderful dining experience close to Edinburgh Castle. Can't wait to return!

The food was really nice. We enjoyed our time there. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to eat spicy food same as in India.

Lovely meal. One of the best we have been to. We were in the area visiting. Would definitely recommend

Very welcoming. Friendly staff. Great service. Very tasty food.

Fantastic atmosphere, great food. Definitely would recommend. Looking forward to our next trip to Edinburgh and the pens don’t work!! 😂

Best Indian food of my life. Gorgeous evening. Fantastic service - 10/10 would recommend

Absolutely outstanding food great craic glasweigin made our night gave us a free drink 👏👏👏

Had a great evening with friends for a birthday… they accommodated a big group and were very positive. Had a great night!

Excellent traditional food! Fresh, authentic and very very tasty. Highly recommended. Excellent service

We booked a table of 10 people, months in advance. I arrived with the first 4 of our party, around 6:55pm, with our table being booked for 7pm. Standing behind the chain across the door, we were greeted by what I can only describe as one of the rudest people I have ever met. He said “we tried to call you 15 minute ago, 3 times”. We had not had phone reception so did not receive these calls. He told us to wait where we were. No explanation as to why they tried to phone us. After 5 minutes the rest of our group arrived and we were eventually allowed into the bar area. After one of our group asking when our table will be ready we received no response. We were then told the people were just finishing their drinks at the table we had reserved. However, fresh drinks were then served to them!! They were taking walk ins and moving people tables half way through their meal to accommodate the walk ins!! At around 7:20pm, after waiting over 20 minutes we commented on the fact the table of 10 we booked was actually a 4 and a 6. The rude member of staff was standing at the bar with his back to us piped up with “the 4 and the 6 are close together”, not even turning around to speak to us. If we had been made aware of this at the time of booking we would have gone elsewhere. After 30 minutes of waiting, no apology, no communication from staff we decided to leave and find a table elsewhere. When one of our group informed the staff member we were leaving he said “we tried to phone you to let you know the table was ready”. So our table was ready 15 minutes before us arriving at our booked time of 7pm, however they chose to give our table away to someone else in those 15 minutes!! I have never experienced such atrocious customer service in all my life. AVOID THIS PLACE! We then went to The Golden Dragon Chinese just around the corner and our experience couldn’t have been better compared to what we had just been through at the Indian lounge. The service at the Chinese was amazing and we spent £400 in total which the Indian lounge missed out on with their horrific customer service and attitude. Looking through reviews you can just see the terrible customer service they have with the response they give to bad reviews. Maybe listen to the criticism and give yourselves a big attitude adjustment.

Food was good but we all felt rushed but the same person which tried clearing the table as we were still finishing and gave us the bill and told us to go to the bar and pay we'd only just finished eating but still had our drinks. I'd probably not bother going back again with service like that we we're not made to feel welcome once we were sat down.

In Edinburgh for the rugby and called in to see if we could get a table at short notice. No problem. Well looked after and food really good. I asked for my meal to be mild and it came still a little too hot for my taste. I didn't send it back but the waiter heard me say about it and immediately took it away and brought back a milder one. Such good service and so friendly.

Amazing food and fantastic service. We've visited twice and will be coming again next year, we live in Newcastle and certainly would travel up more regularly if we could just to come here!

Absolutely disgusting how they talk to people especially the way they have spoken to delivery drivers every time I’ve been in I’ve had nothing but attitude they talk to you like your a nobody and they are so much better than you, absolute scum do not waste your money, food was absolutely terrible aswell nothing like Indian food at all, also saw a mouse running about and flys landing on my plate

Food was great ,lovely flavour, service top had a great laugh with owner, now a few things ,place is a little dated wouldn't cost to much to take it up a level or to and toilets need to be cleaner but still a great time .the family from Ireland 🇮🇪 thanks few weeks ago

I went to Edinburgh with my partner and stumbled across this beautiful Indian restaurant. The staff where the most friendliest kind hearted I have ever met !! the lamb biryani was by the most authentic I have ever had and left you wanting more. I met a Scottish Pakistani whos accent made me smile. A genuine happy place to visit and you will come out with your belly full !! Nabila

Found this place after the rugby. A good range of options, quick service, good atmosphere. Would definitely go back.

Food was amazing. Staffs were great and friendly. Highly recommend.

I had a fantastic meal at Indian Lounge. From the warm, inviting ambiance to the aroma of fresh spices, everything was spot-on. The butter chicken was crisp and flavorful, and the butter chicken, mixed tandoori and chicken curry were rich and beautifully spiced, paired perfectly with naan and basmati rice. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, making the experience even better. Whether you're new to Indian food or a longtime fan, this place is a must-visit. Already looking forward to my next visit!

Amazons service and immaculate food. Really authentic Indian food from an Indian family. Cozy interior with warm rich colours.

Very good food! Seeing the google rating I was a bit sceptical but I gave it a go and was pleasantly surprised. The food was very very good! Starters, sides and mains were all very tasty and aromatic. Pieces of chicken were juicy and tender at the same time. A very good spot to visit in Edinburgh. It deserves way more than the 3,6 rating it currently has. I genuinely don’t understand where the low ratings are coming from.

Fantastic food and brilliant service. Staff were extremely helpful and the food was excellent!

Loved the food and the service was top

Brilliant dinner ...great hosting and service ..nice atmosphere ...thank you so much for making us so welcome...we'll be back

I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely recommend!😻😻the beer was amazing too😋

Meal out while visiting Edinburgh and highly recommend this restaurant. Very helpful staff who selected a variety of dishes for us as a member of the party couldn’t have anything too spicy. The service was very good and the food was delicious. There was plenty to go round.

We had a fantastic meal at your restaurant yesterday! The food was delicious, and the service was excellent,Really enjoyed our dinner! The flavors were amazing, and the staff was very friendly.

Stumbled upon this restaurant after a day out enjoying the city…sooo glad we found it! The food was wonderful and the staff were so kind and funny. We will definitely be back💗

Amazing. Wonderful service, couldn’t do enough for you. The food was beautiful, full of flavour and the meat was very nice. Peaceful and relaxing whilst still busy. Definitely recommend xx

A ‘wee’ Gem of a place to eat in Edinburgh ! Authentic and fab curries - wonderful friendly staff and flattery gets you everywhere when the lovely lady gets free chocolates !!!!! Thank you for a lovely meal - we’ll be back xx

I ordered takeaway including Chana Masala, Paneer Karahi, and butter naans. I requested medium (mild) spice, but the food was far too spicy. It also tasted like it had been reheated from frozen, lacking freshness. When I called to express my concerns, they disconnected the call without responding. They didn’t acknowledge their mistake and insisted that customers love their flavor. Unfortunately, we ended up discarding the food. This was my first experience with such poor quality and management at an Indian restaurant in the UK. Additionally, I've noticed some reviews giving them 5 stars, possibly because they offer a chance to "Win £200 for a positive review."

Absolutely lovely establishment, lovely and cosy and the staff were very polite happy and helpful . The food was amazing. Thank you for making our night

What a great find! We had the tandoori menu for two and it was delicious. The food was tasty and of such good quality. We were also very impressed with the quality and flavour of the meat, best lamb dish I've had in an Indian restaurant. Staff were also very friendly and helpful. Diolch yn fawr.

I ordered takeaway including Chana Masala, Paneer Karahi, and butter naans. I requested medium (mild) spice, but the food was far too spicy. It also tasted like it had been reheated from frozen, lacking freshness. When I called to express my concerns, they disconnected the call without responding. They didn’t acknowledge their mistake and insisted that customers love their flavor. Unfortunately, we ended up discarding the food. This was my first experience with such poor quality and management at an Indian restaurant in the UK. Additionally, I've noticed some reviews giving them 5 stars, possibly because they offer a chance to "Win £200 for a positive review."

Excellent service and the food was amazing. Went out of their way for my Mum who is celiac.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here it's just a shame we don't live closer!

We are regulars at the Indian Lounge and eaten here many times. Never had a bad experience and the food and friendly service is superb. Will continue to come back for the delicious food.

Service was fine and the team nice enough however food was distinctly average I’m afraid

Really good potato & c. curry, mild were fine. Very friendly service.

The food is delicious and the atmosphere is good

Excellent Indian restaurant in New Town

Amazing food guy who served us recommended dishes and made the right choice

Very nice looking restaurant, delicious food and very kind and helpfull staff. Thank you and must visit you next time in Edynburg ☺️

Very rude service, the guy who took my order initially acted as if he was doing me some favor. I could have walked off but since I already placed an order I stayed. I wasn’t even served water until I asked midway through my meal. The food was okay but the crappy service and rudeness of that person spoiled my mood for the day. He gave me a disgusting look when I said I will think and decide what I want for the main course after eating the Poori appetizer. Never going there again!

Excellent food, very attentive, friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Late Review- This happened in Last week of August. I went there with my teacher who loves indian food and i can not begin to tell you how rude they were to us. Firstly when my teacher tried to tell the person how he wants his food, he replied - I have 3 - 4 restaurants and I know what i am doing. I was taken aback by the audacity. Then they served us literally average food (ask any indian foodie and they will tell you how average their food is. Stuffing spice to the max doesnt make it indian cuisine for gods sake). Once done, we were given a handwritten bill. I cross checked and realised they were unfair in their billing too. When questioned they tried to belittle me at their reception infront of others. I shamelessly had to tell them to Google my name and learn that this was not about paying 10 pounds extra. This was about being unfair and cheating people. (Read more reviews and you will see more people mentioning such incidents) I must also mention how a couple sitting next to us wanted to pack their left over food and the way packing boxes were thrown at their table, even my teacher was shocked. I dont care if they have 200 restaurants, i care about my one time experience and in no way you can treat anyone like that. You are doing no one a favour. Indian culture is food later, service first. Please dont be the reason people hate india and indians. P.S. (After posting this review i scrolled a bit)- Wanna see the proof in the pudding? Read their responses to some of the reviews. If you scroll a little you will see, they literally responded to a lady saying - "Either the food was good or you must have been hungry for 20 days because you did finish what you ordered" Really??? Such audacity ??? Wow. And the more i read, i realise most of the bad experiences happened to people who were Asian/Brown. May be because their bills/tips aren't much. And their reply to such reviews does say they that they are in this business of harrasment since 40 years now. Your narcissism comes from your inferiority and inability to have empathy. Sadly, you just picked Pathetic from Em-pathetic. I am sure one smart ass reply is on its way for my review too. Reply to your comment - Why am I not surpised by your response? Lol. You can call all the bad reviews false, I dont care. You are one serious incident away from doom. Brits had the same over confidence and narcissism for 200 years but time spares no one. I cant stoop any lower to match you. So you win. May karma take care of you and your 40 years of misbehave.

Great meal in friendly, genuine surroundings

Delicious Indian food, a lot of variety and very nice and welcoming staff

I came to explore and experience scotland for the first time but didn’t think id leave having tasted the best indian i have ever had. I highly recommend enjoying the food on your visit or even if you’re local.

Very tasty food. Have been in Edinburgh for 5 days , tried all famous Indian restaurants. Others have better locations, atmosphere but it’s all about real tasty food. Found this has best authentic taste. Will come bage in future

Delicious Indian food. Service minded staff. Will visit again 😊

Dropped in for dinner on a Tuesday night. Restaurant not as busy as it perhaps deserves to be. Food was fresh, tasty and spiced to our liking. We shared a bottle of wine from a small, but adequate list. Service generally efficient, although we were given an entrees that was not the one ordered. To its credit, the restaurant brought us some aubergine (the missing ingredient). This is another restaurant that includes a service charge on its billing without advising customers.

Very rude staff 😒 I don't like the service 😒

Delicious flavours! We had the aloo Gobi and vegetarian Red Fort special - this dish we had seen on the takeaway menu but it wasn't on the dine in menu, when I asked about it they made it for us, so thank you! Very good prices and lovely service

very delicious indian food, waitet was friendly and kindly recommended not that spicy choices for us. Good experience.

Dinner was delicious and the staff was polite and professional. If you like Indian cuisine, I highly recommend it.

Loved this place so much! A bit pricy for my liking, but worth it!

The food tasted a bit expensive.

Very good discovery for our first evening in Edinburgh. Excellent cuisine. We tasted the lamb with the medium spicy creamy sauce which was a real delight. The staff was very nice and the service was fast. Thank you 😄

Excellent food and service, so many food choices on their menus we want to try everything! My wife and I was so hungry after we arrived in Edinburgh our first choice for dinner was Indian food I hurriedly read the 5 star reviews and went straight to Indian Lounge ! We were not disappointed it was truly authentic and the best so far we've tried waiter was friendly and will recommend and help with food choices. So, same with other reviews I will highly recommend and return if we only have more time in Edinburgh.

Not Indian authentic..chicken biriyani is like chicken fried rice instead of spring onion they added fried onion.

Food was okay Not great Staff not very pleasant No water offered or served

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the Indian Lounge on Rose Street in Edinburgh. Previous reviews looked great, so we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed! The food we ordered (Paneer Saag, Coconut Chicken Tikka Masala, Pashwarie Naan, and the Chutney Tray) were all delicious! The service staff were friendly and efficient. We will definitely return the next time we are in Edinburgh.

Delicious food the real taste of Indian food

I came to Edinburgh to enjoy a holiday from AZ ! My girlfriend was very ill and i needed to get food to go! Not only were they accommodating to allow food to go, in addition provided health conscious choices, good humor and support from the patron, server and great food! Thank you for a fantastic experience! Hugs and kisses 😘 Love ❤️👩🏼‍🦱☘️🔥

Amazing Phall, perfect cheese and red chilli naan, the poppadoms were so fresh they were the best I’ve ever tried. Lovely attentive service, very friendly waiters! Definitely recommend and will be coming back.

The treatment to fellow Indians was disrespectful to say the least. We could clearly see the difference in service between us and white skin folks. The local countrymen are far more courteous. From not serving the papads to asking me to go up for payment was really unpleasant - the strange stares from the guy serving us as well. Pull up your socks guys. Seems was a wrong choice coz I see the rude responses of the owner whenever there is a negative review. To get things straight - we have been gng to quite a few upmarket restaurants in Edinburgh including the cafe at the Scottish gallery and it’s been the best experience. Out of the respect to the elderly person serving us, I remained quite.

The service was great and the food was delicious. The food was served very fast and our host was hilarious! Would definitely eat here again!

Amazing flavours of dishes. Staff polite and attentive. Well with the visit.

The reception by Zia was very nice and welcoming. The food was great an tastefull. Good atmosfere and nice personel.

Excellent value for money. It’s not fancy but the food is great. The service is welcoming and attentive. They’ve been here for decades so obviously doing something right

Really nice food, initially had no plans to.come here as we were going for a Mexican, but glad they were full as we would have not come in here otherwise, lovely food and service!

Really good food and atmosphere

Almost a hidden gem. Single door front off rose street down into the restaurant. Quick waiting and food service. Good selection of Indian cuisine. We opted for the Chefs Suggestion Menu. Good choice. Plenty of food. Will visit again

Fantastic quality real Indian food, very nice helpful staff and great service, Nothing left on the plates when we had done!! Went down well with Beer and quality wine. Thank you again well worth a visit 😊👍

We had such a beautiful meal here whilst visiting The Fringe. We chose the dine for 2 tika selection. Everything was perfect. Couldn't fault anything. Fantastic family run restaurant. Would recommend

Will not come back again. It's bad experience , guys so rude and not professional at all. Not recommended 👎🏼

Best Indian Restaurant in Edinburgh

Bad bad bad, no higiene, cockroaches on walls, food without test and worst’s customer service.

The vegetarian double menu was excellent. Delicious food, but not cheap.

I had an extremely disappointing experience here. The staff was incredibly rude and unprofessional, which completely ruined my visit. From the moment I walked in, I was met with hostility and a lack of basic customer service. They seemed annoyed to answer any of my questions and made me feel like I was an inconvenience. I would not recommend this place to anyone and will definitely not be returning. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else where they actually value their customers.

The quality of treatment is excellent. The food is made with love. A bit noisy at first because there were several tables with rather large groups but once they left the atmosphere and decoration seemed very welcoming. Excellent

Great food great staff amazing place loved it

Great food. Quick service. Open later in the night when everything else is closed

Had lunch and thoroughly enjoyed. The food is fresh, flavoursome and fantastic. Easily the best food I have enjoyed in a long time. Will definitely be returning with other members of the family. (Please keep table 8 free for us.) If you are in Edinburgh, look the Indian Lounge up, you won't be disappointed.