Kismot in Edinburgh, City of

Came up to Edinburgh from London for Easter weekend and had the best curry at this lovely and friendly family run Indian restaurant.

Came on Saturday night with my friend and I have to say we both agreed that this is the best curry we’ve ever had great service, amazing food and being able to bring your own bottle is amazing. Definitely one of Edinburgh’s best spots for food also it’s got a great price range very affordable and how could I forget the chilli sauce I was amazed me and my friend had to ask for extra cause it was that good.

Ma femme et moi y sommes allés en compagnie d’une amie sur la base des recommandations sur trip advisor. Nous sommes arrêtés à l’ouverture pour réserver une table plus tard en soirée. Le proprio nous a accueilli chaleureusement lors de la réservation. Lors de notre arrivée, nous avons eu droit au même accueil chaleureux de la part de sa fille. Très bon service. Nous avons pris le poulet au beurre et l’agneau. Des recettes de familles. L’agneau était de loin le meilleur que j’ai mangé dans un resto indien. Excellent rapport qualité prix Hugues et Christine, Canada

Where do i start? We chose to eat here after the rave reviews and how much they are a family run business so we thought we (young family) would enjoy it but i was far from right!. We made a booking through the phone gentleman was very polite. Once we attended thats when the nightmare started so as my wife pushed the pram in she couldnt open the door as it was abit heavy yet the staff didnt help at all just stared… so anyway we walk in its empty restaurant yet as we had 2 young children with us we were seated in the far corner out the way as if we was a burden but okay… we were shown our table but wernt even given menus to look at , so as we sat down our child had decided to throw a tantrum as we were trying to calm him down the waiter kept coming up asking if we were ready to order even though he still hasnt given us any menus etc and he could see we was abit occupied with our child and we had asked him to give us some time so we could calm him down first then the waiter started talking about he had other tables to come etc even tho it was empty and to be honest at that time i would of walked out because of the rude service but my wife didnt want to give them the satisfaction!! Anyway so we ordered and the starters pakoras and somosas just wow!! Probs been in the freezer for a week you could see everything was just deep fried and tossed on the plate meat inside was mush tasted more like mashed potato than meat so we move on to mains and il be honest curry we ordered was dad desi khani was decent and fried rice wasnt bad but then we ordered a keema nan now the nan…. Same again overdone burnt and keema is mush… was probs better off ordering a plain nan to be honest… and for drinks we wanted to order a jug of coke but apparantly the only sell cans of coke at £3.50 each wouldnt exactly say value for money…through out the night no one even bothered to come to our table to ask how the food was.. or even if we needed anything So anyway we was done and thought okay lets just pay and go as surely it cant get any worse so bill comes and i asked to pay by card again the same waiter comes with the machine as he passed it to pay it said on the machine the transaction timed out which i tried to explain to the gentleman but he bluntly took the card out of my hard and nearly smashed his own machine trying to put it in out of frustration.. so after all paid not even a thank you but walks away honestly one of the worst experience iv had in a Indian restaurant. Kismot your website looks great you guys looked like a friendly restraunt.. but you honestly need to sort it as i doubt anyone would go back after that experience..

Excellent Jalfrezi and Butter Chicken dishes. And good sized portions.The service was friendly and helpful, definitely recommend it

Came to Edinburgh for business trip from Birmingham Been staying in Edinburgh for 3days we had difficult food for last few days after reading good reviews about kismot I thought I will drive 20mins and go try they food HAS TO BE THE BEST CURRY HOUSE IN EDINBURGH i will definitely recommend you to try it out We will be going back tomorrow again before we go back to Birmingham Thank you to the owner looking after us Lovely food great service 5 star 🌟

Went out for a meal to this restaurant, i gotta say food was fantastic just the right type home cooked food you want. Food was lovely the gentleman that served us was very polite and nice. Good atmosphere, would recommend to anyone looking for authentic Bangladeshi food.

The people are lovely. Great food. Go here.

We chose this place on a quiet night because we were staying around the corner. It was a good choice. Family run and the food was enjoyable - in fact, good value too given we struggled to get through it all. If you like really hot dishes (which is not us), that seems to be an area of speciality for these guys.

On a passé un tres bon repas, la nourriture c'était très bonne, la cuisine familiale,authentique et la serveuse super mignonne et les plats cuisiné par ses parents. Une tres bonne adresse avec des prix corrects. A bientôt !

Absolutely enjoyed our gorgeous tasting curries from this Edinburgh gem - you can taste the passion and love shine through! The menu made us laugh and the service was warm, welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend!

Delicious food & great service! Recommend Dad's Deshi Lamb

Amazing food fantastic service! HBT run clubs favourite curry house! Onion bhajis are the best in town!

Great food and really friendly service

Great food. Highly recommended.

First rate menu offering a wide selection. Fine food and impeccable surroundings. Highly recommended.

Early evening dinner with my wife last night. Wonderful food truly delicious excellent service. Highly recommend going here , reasonable prices and good quality food , Chicken Chasni and Dads Deshi Lamb

Early evening dinner with my wife. Wonderful food, truly delicious excellent service. Highly recommend going here , reasonable prices and good quality food , Chicken Chasni and Dads Deshi Lamb were our mains both delicious .

This place accepted a last minute booking for 50 of us and we are SO glad they did. All of the food was amazing and the service was absolutely second to none. The whole family were welcoming, funny and kind. Highly recommend you go to this place if you’re visiting Edinburgh! Big love, Elly + WarwickSnow :))

Very very very good food, hosts were incredible too

The most amazing place - so accommodating and welcoming thank you for the best night!! Warwick Snow xoxo

Best Curry I have ever had. Great for a fun time with the mates for some cuzza and a chit chat. Pure vibes. Parents pretty lit too.

The food is really delicious of this restaurant. Especially the Tarka dal is lip locking yummy. Moreover the restaurant is 100% halal. If you want pure Bangladeshi or Indian food you should definitely go there. If I will get a chance to visit Edinburgh again, I will obviously come here.

I'd heard a lot about the Kismot Indian restaurant in Edinburgh thru its legendary - 'Kismot Killer' curry, which I later learned from the chef that only 5 people have actually survived eating the entire curry! Should you be tempted to try the Kismot and clear the entire curry, the meal is on the house. I wasn't going to risk the Kismot Killer, but I am a big fan of Naga curries, so ordered a Chicken Naga and Pilau Rice. There was a bit of a wait for my curry, but in my book that's always a good sign, as you know your meal is being freshly prepared. When the Naga curry arrived, chef told me that he had barbecued the chicken breast pieces to give it extra flavour in the spicy Naga sauce. The Naga was one of the most severe I'd consumed heat wise, yet the taste was amazing, despite the heat and the flavours really did come through. A large jug of water was brought to my table, and this really helped cool me down. I must add that The Kismot is a BYOB establishment due to the staffs religious beliefs, and the owners told me straight away on my arrival, so I nipped out to get my own beer. Kismot is a lovely family run restaurant, the portions were huge and as for the food, some of the best Indian I've had. Will definitely be returning.

Had an amazing curry with netball friends - everyone loved it! The owner and staff couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. Food was 10/10, service 10/10, and great atmosphere too. Couldn’t recommend more! Thank you!

Some of the best Indian and Bangladeshi food I had in Edinburgh. Great service and the owner is very nice and kind. Can’t recommend enough

Came for a society event with university and food and service was excellent as usual. Catered to all allergies and dietary preferences. Would recommend to all!

Amazing service. was so quick for food. The staff were funny and friendly. Food was amazing and so accommodating if my nut allergy.

Très bonne cuisine, familiale et généreuse.

What a great restaurant! Nothing better than to see a family restaurant with so much passion to deliver excellent food and a pleasant experience! We have travelled to India many times and have high standards for Indian cuisine! Kismot delivers delicious food and a broad selection! We were talking about the food for the rest of the evening once we headed home! The personal service was wonderful, we really felt comfortable and welcome! Kismot is BYOB. They really make sure you know it in advance so you can take advantage of bringing exactly what you want to accompany your meal! What a great way to provide customer service while respecting the beliefs of the owners - very well done! We certainly recommend Kismot to anyone who is looking for the best in Indian food, authentic tastes and wide variety!

Excellent food, excellent service. The staff were brilliant and natural not like in some chain restaurants. I’ll definitely be back.

The best curry house in the city - delicious, with variety, personality, and some of the most unique cuisine I have tried. (If you love lime pickle, try the Achar: it's like lime pickle in the form of a spicy curry)! The staff are all family, and give you the warm, friendly service that only a family that love what they do can. Please don't think of Kismot as just the killer curry house - it's not somewhere to go for a challenge, but anytime you want a great meal; it's wonderful in its own right. While competitive or performative eating isn't for me, there's definitely atmosphere and a spectacle when someone orders it!

The best curry house in the city - delicious, with variety, personality, and some of the most unique cuisine I have tried. (If you love lime pickle, try the Achar: it's like lime pickle in the form of a spicy curry)! The staff are all family, and give you the warm, friendly service that only a family that love what they do can. Please don't think of Kismot as just the killer curry house - it's not somewhere to go for a challenge, but anytime you want a great meal; it's wonderful in its own right. While competitive or performative eating isn't for me, there's definitely atmosphere and a spectacle when someone orders it!

Fantastic food even nicer people. A must visit if you are in Edinburgh.

Amazing food, amazing people, the passion that both the parents have is amazing so proud of our Asian parents ❤️ May Allah swt bless you and your business

Absolutely fantastic. Loved what I had. Don’t expect it to be a good version Indian food. Expect it to be different and better! Family run restaurant…it is amazing home cooking.

Amazing traditional food brought in a trendy way by a super sweet and fun family. We went to visit Edinburgh for 5 days, we ate here twice. Absolutely recommend it and happy to be in line for adoption into the family!

Always a good spot, have visited several times when at the Fringe. BYOB increases the value. Lots of choice and some unusual options which have been mentioned before. Good service. Have been a few times in the evening during the week and never seems busy.

Amazing food, and great value I will come again next trip to Scotland

Great Food, Great Service , Great Value. Visited on a busy Saturday Night while the festival was on. There were 14 of us and the food which was excellent arrived promptly and was served by very courteous and polite staff. The restaurant does not sell...

It was great! Lucy and Layla were lovely! It's a really nice place - friendly vibes, delicious food, and quick and engaging service.

This place is great and the family are wonderful. Get Dad’s Deshi Lamb if you can. Only parent-based comfort food in town that I’d recommend

Service really poor. An hour and 20 minutes for starters to arrive (which were delicious) then told mains would be at least another 25 minutes. Disappointing given reviews were all positive.

Amazing place previous negative reviews must have been posted by jealous rivals cos here is the facts 1 Brilliant friendly staff (all family ) who always give you a warm welcome 2 Great prices for a City restaurant 3 Amazing sized portions ( i always...

Cuisine délicieuse et accueil familial, on a adoré ❤️ De plus, on peut apporter son vin. Serveuse adorable.

If you enjoy true indian food that has good flavour and spices do NOT go here. The lamb biryani had lamb that was clearly just boiled with no flavouring added and the rice was some very bland pulao with no flavour. The two were then clearly just put together separately (not how a biryani is made). The biryani was meant to come with sauce with options of mild, medium and hot, we chose hot expecting it to add some flavour and we were presented with some tomato paste, i don’t even wanna know what would have given to us if we chose mild lmao. The tandoori chicken was ok, although still lacked any considerable flavour and spice. The service was good though, the staff were friendly and had high energy. It was the food that let us down considerably. But if you enjoy bland spice-less ‘indian’ food then you will like this place.

Highest praise and many blessings on this family restaurant. The food was spectacular. The staff were not only nice but jovial and a pleasure to talk with. They spent time explaining the food, making recommendations, and engaging in conversation. Excellent food, good prices, nice setting, and wonderful people. One of the top restaurants in Edinburgh. Thank you for a great dinner experience.

What a gorgeous time we had at Kismot. We dined as a party of 6 not long after 5pm on a Sunday and it was already very busy - I’d absolutely recommend booking! We started with sharing poppadoms and chutneys which were crisp and delicious...

The restaurant is highly rated, so we perhaps had too high expectations. We've eaten plenty of Indian food in Scotland and feel qualified to compare: Kismot's was slightly above average, but the portions are small and the prices are high. OK, admittedly it is in...

So glad we happened upon this place while staying nearby at UofE. Outstanding food prepared and served by a family justifiably proud of what they have on offer. Go. Order more than you think you should and then savor the experience!

Went for a birthday meal on a weekend away to Edinburgh, ideally situated to where we were staying, staff made us feel very welcome, food was lovely and well presented, a lovely place and a relaxed friendly atmosphere

Delicious, weekend great service, glad you don't change, Kismot!

I wanted to visit Kismot for long time as I heard so many good opinions about this restaurant and Im happy to say that they are all true!:) great tasty food with pleasance service

You often see advertisements like "Family run" and "authentic" and wonder how true it is. Well here it is. It is advertised as having Mum and Dad in the kitchen and, lo and behold: there they are working hard to produce some of the tastiest...

We had a great dinner at Kismot with a group of friends. We were in the neighbourhood and this restaurant was suggested. We were not disappointed. This a great family-run restaurant with delicious food. We had a combination of starters and several curries as main...

Visiting Edinburgh, popped in for a meal. As we like to support family run businesses, thought we're give it a go. Superb food, lamb jalfrezzi keep you going for a week. Friendly people, the mam is a stickler for hygiene, the dad knows his spices and hence sauces and I'm going back to see if the daughter will marry my son. Top place😃😀

I've been going to Kismot since the weekend it opened (almost 20 years ago) and I've never been disappointed. The perfect spot for a big group meal in Edinburgh - especially if you've got a free people in your group that think they can handle a bit of spice...

I’ve visited this restaurant with my family and didn’t know what to expect at all. The food was authentic, full of flavour and if you love really spicy food, this restaurant is the place you are looking for. The staff was really friendly and also gave us some helpfull tips. i can really reccomend this place. Eliška❤️

Orders were taken like military precision pity the delivery wasn't so well organised. Noisy party table right behind us.

So we visited this restaurant ten years ago after it received rave reviews from a few people we met whilst in Edinburgh and also on this site so we decided to give it another go as we enjoyed it so much the first time. The...

One of the best things experienced in indian food. Everything was fresh, guy was above and beyon. Highly recommend .

Best curry in Edinburgh, better than curry restaurants in London. Every dish tastes so fresh and with individual flavours. Saturday I had an absolutely delicious vegetable Ada curry. Thank you Ali and your wife, I'll be back soon. Tina

It was our first experience at this restaurant and it offers one of the best and most amazing delicacies in Edinburgh..we ordered a Lamb Massalam and Chicken Birryani which had very soft and fresh pieces..the ambience is very good and the service was marvelous..I sure...

It was our first experience at this restaurant and it offers one of the best and most amazing delicacies in Edinburgh..we ordered a Lamb Massalam and Chicken Birryani which had very soft and fresh pieces..the ambience is very good and the service was marvelous..I sure will visit again!!

Had a really lovely meal at the Kismot In Edinburgh. Everyone chose something different to eat and all meals were thoroughly enjoyed and full of flavour. Clean plates all round! "Mum and Dad" clearly put in alot of love and effort into the food and the restaurant and making the experience wonderful. We would recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic meal. The decor was really beautiful with lovely small touches. Chocolate naans and bring your own booze really is a winner too!!

Had a really lovely meal at the Kismot In Edinburgh. Everyone chose something different to eat and all meals were thoroughly enjoyed and full of flavour. Clean plates all round! "Mum and Dad" clearly put in alot of love and effort into the food and...

we are an Italian couple and after wandering around Edinburgh's streets all day and visiting its gems including Holyrood Palace and Rosslyn Chapel, we decided it was the right time to have our well deserved dinner. We came across KISMOT INDIAN AND BANGLADESHI RESTAURANT, a...

Absolutely stunning food, waitress was so lovely and had great chats

Wonderful! Hot curries that will cure whatever ails you. Friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere.

Amazing food and great staff experience. Also very good selection of vegan options.

Great atmosphere, even better food

Très bonne cuisine, familiale et généreuse. Accueil très sympathique.

Outstanding food, fantastic service, friendly staff.

Omg, unbelievable that curry slapped so hard and the Peshwari Naan reeked of coconut - in a good way. Do not delve into the 18+ curry unless you can bear the wrath of the Chilis. My friend Louis Fenner who had a hot curry had to go pull a taccy chun because he couldn’t handle it. Do not fear however because I had the Jalfrezi (18+ hot) and I can normally cope with a bit of spice and I didn’t think it was too bad at all, still flavoursome don’t get me wrong.

Amazing family run Indian cuisine! Incredible customer service with incredible food to match. Come here and have a great time with mouth-watering curry. You won’t regret it!

Super food I'd recommend eating here

1st time getting takeaway from here & got a big order for a birthday celebration. Everybody loved the food! Staff were so friendly & helpful. Looking forward to trying more of the menus next time. Defs recommend!

Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants for South Asian people.very nice place and delicious foods.

One of my favourite restaurants the food an service is outstanding! An the prices are amazing for the quality and amount of food u get would defo recommend giving this place a try !!

Unfortunately not open this evening for some reason. Went down and everywhere in darkness.

The best curry house in Edinburgh. Impeccable service and great food. Can't wait to go again.

Had a family meal here. Great tasting food, variety and the staff fantastic. Had to ask for a doggy bag to take food home, portions very good. Highly recommend.

Excellent food and atmosphere, incredibly welcoming and lovely service staff and the food was both delicious and as hot as advertised. Will definitely be back and will recommend anyone looking for a great place to eat to go.

Best Indian/Bangladeshi restaurant in Edinburgh, or possibly in the UK. We were a large group who tried various dishes across the menu. All were delicious and tasted very authentic. The highlight was, without a shadow of a doubt, the Lamb Deshi Kani, just wow. The service was incredible. So charismatic, friendly, hospitable, and bursting with great recommendations. Cannot wait to come back next time we are in Edinburgh.

I made a reservesation for my son's birthday and Kismot has decided to close on that day without letting me know. They had my phone number so they could have called me and notified me. We arrived there with all guests to celebrate and it was really disappointing and stressful as I had to quickly find a different indian restaurant.

I love going to Kismot there's always such a warm welcome. The food tastes authentic, just like the food I've had on holiday in India and Bangladesh. Very happy buzzy atmosphere and outstanding food!

Ate here twice in quick succession whilst back in the UK at the Edi fringe, the food and service on both nights was first class. Will definitely visit again when back.

I’ve eaten here 3 times now and the service is absolutely excellent! The food is phenomenal and I would highly recommend it! The best Indian restaurant in Edinburg.

This restaurant is the best for food and a wonderful environment, with laughter and great service. They are truly a great family and we will be back soon to say goodbye to our new friends. It was an experience for us we will never forget. We will often reflect at this wonderful family when we return to our home in America. John and Julie Haddock

Amazing food. Incredible staff. Loved it!

I was not brave enough to go for the spicy ones, but great curry, both for meat lovers and vegetarians.

Amazing food and outstandingly friendly service, second to none!

Beautiful food, amazing staff - they were so welcoming, accommodating and they were pure and properly took care of us. We didn’t want to leave. We’ll come back asap

Fantastic all around. Great service. Best curry I've ever had.

First time visiting and we were more than pleased. The food range is great with lots of options, the portions are a great size as well. The staff was super friendly and make you feel welcome. Definitely will be back

Great food, wonderful family business atmosphere when we went in to order. My kids (who are picky) loved the food, both the honey curry and the Chana as well as naan and rice.

First of all, the food is extremely good. It's different than other Indian food we get around Europe. It's different because they does a lot of home made sauce based food, which are unique to them. Now comes the most important part, the hosts, they are just the best ever restaurant crew I have came across. A restaurant run by mum, dad, son and daughters, the whole family. Hence you get a welcome that you receive when you visit someone's home.

This eatery is an amazing wonder in Edinburgh and a must visit if you are in this town. You will be welcomed by a startstruck smile and an excellent hospitality. The food is prepared by this humble Bangladeshi family who have poured their heart into each dish. The flavours and the aroma from each dish makes the whole restaurant going experinece magical. My favourite is the lamb dish as I love spicy food and will never forget the taste. My best wishes to the family and will always comeback when I get an opportunity.

Very good food, great service. I recommend 👍👍👍

The food never fails, or the service. Added bonus BYO