Rustom Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

It's my favourite and has been for a few years. Great selection of tasty starters with mango and lime chicken tikka and lahori masala fish among my favourites and garlic chilli chicken or pathia with garlic naan for main. Reliably Fabulous

Chicken biriani was so good 🤩. Loved the atmosphere and special thanks to Ambika. She was so lovely

Nice Place to Eat. Tasty and Ethnic Food .Owner and staff very friendly.

best place in the west end of edinburgh for authentic indian food. portion sizes are excellent and all staff are super attentive and cant do enough to make your experience amazing.

The Karak Chaii is the best in the whole of the UK, The Bread especially the Paratha is better than any bread ever. The foood is fresh and delicious, Ajeet is friendly and welcoming, a great front for this great restaurant. This is my second time and I will surely be back.

Pure quality. In all aspects. (Saturday Lunch pre Rugby)

A restaurant with delicious and halal food and the staff are very nice

A perfect curry and friendly service

The food here is amazing and authentic and the service is outstanding. The waiters are very friendly and I’d like to commend this particular waiter,named Prashant, for great service. The food has been brilliant every time and especially the 3 course menu which is great value for money. This place is a must try!

Came here for dinner. Food was lovely and staff were very welcoming. Service was very efficient despite it being busy.

🌟 D Rustom Restaurant is a gem for authentic Indian flavors! 🍛✨ The aroma of spices fills the air the moment you walk in, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. We enjoyed a range of dishes. Every dish was full of rich, authentic flavors 🌶️, and the mint flavor dio was surprisingly good🫓. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend for a true taste of India 🇮🇳!

Myself and a friend attended Rustom for dinner on Saturday night. While the food was lovely, I feel the service was of of some concern Upon arrival and I asked to double check where we were sitting, as it was busy and wanted to make sure I received a slightly rude reply in response from the person who welcomed me Also while I understand that it was a busy Saturday night I feel we were being rushed simply because we were a table of two. Our booking was for seven o’clock and we were out the door by ten past eight. Furthermore I wished to try the lamb paya. I was informed by the server that this dish wasn’t for me and was for Asian customers only, and that I wouldn’t like it. Now while I understand some restaurants do have separate menus for specific clientele, if that is indeed the case then I feel it shouldn’t be on the main menu for people to pick from and to be told by a waiter that they won’t like it. If that’s the case a waiter should simply explain that it’s for specific customers only, and not inform a customer that they won’t like it before they’ve tried it We also ordered a desert to share between us. The first one was out of stock and we were informed. The second one we ordered was also out of stock however nobody informed us resulting in us waiting for no reason for twenty minutes before we were informed that it was out of stock, during which time, if we had been informed, we might have chosen something else As I say the food we did have was very nice but I don’t know if it was just a bad night, but truthfully I feel like I won’t be hurrying back

I went yesterday during rugby, despite the fact that the restaurant was so busy the service i received i was amazing. All of the staff were so lovely and food was amazing!

Enjoyed the matar paneer and garlic naan. The mixed grill which I was looking forward to was under spiced and over cooked. It was not as I’d have preferred but was ok.

Amazing environment staff and the owner.

The food here is superb and the service is outstanding. The waiters and waitresses are very welcoming and they recommend you what to get if you don’t know what to eat. I’d like to commend this particular waiter, namely Prashant, for amazing service. The food was outstanding. I had some Chicken Karahi and some garlic naan. The flavours came together like a symphony. This place is must try. 10/10

Heerlijk gegeten. De service was snel en vriendelijk. De prijs is passend bij de kwaliteit en ze rekenen geen servicekosten, waardoor je een goede fooi kunt geven.

Frankly speaking, it is a very excellent restaurant that serves halal Indian and Pakistani food upon request Its prices compared to halal restaurants are very good I recommend it

Service here is really good and staff are so friendly! Food is great every time and always try something new. Lovely experience.

Had dinner with my best friend this weekend and it was brilliant. We were traveling from Manchester. We were Trying to find a best place for dinner. Luckily we found the best place. Food was delicious and there were so many options on the menu. Employees were super polite and friendly giving us suggestions and helping us pick from the menu. Must try chicken karahi and kabab. Naan was so amazing . Truly amazing dinner experience.

Without doubt this is a fantastic restaurant. The personal service I received was a touch of class I had not expected. The front of house welcomed me by name as well as my waiter. The food was the best I have experienced in an Indian restaurant. It is always busy so please prebook early to make sure you don’t miss out on a fabulous experience!

Staff is very good, food is exceptional, must pay a visit.

Amazing food, great service, and a cozy atmosphere! The food was delicious, and everything was well-prepared. Highly recommend!

I had a fantastic dining experience at ! The cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious food made it unforgettable. The lamb karahi was flavorful and beautifully presented, and the dessert was the perfect sweet ending. Great value for the quality, and the menu offers something for everyone. Highly recommend for any occasion—I'll definitely be back!

Had a real blast eating here!! We were greeted by Prashant and had an amazing time, he was hospitable and made our dinner really special :)

beautiful food, very cordial and great customer service

I recently discovered Rustom Restaurant in Edinburg, and it's now my go-to spot! This hidden gem serves up delicious, authentic dishes in a cozy atmosphere. Service: Attentive and knowledgeable staff ensured our dining experience was exceptional. Food: The Chicken Tikka Masala and Naan Bread were flavorful and perfectly cooked. Portion sizes were generous. Highlights: - Authentic flavors - Cozy ambiance - Exceptional service Recommendation: Rustom Restaurant is perfect for spice lovers and those seeking authentic cuisine. Try the Chicken Tikka Masala and don't forget to order Naan bread!

It had a good experience there 💖 Would love to go back again

If you want to eat Indian or Pakistani food in Edinburgh, you have to go to the RUSTOM restaurant! Our absolute favorite restaurant: fantastic food, great atmosphere and very special people who looked after us there. Special thanks to Ajee & Ambika!

Love the food!we got served by Prashanth he’s so warm and welcoming. Must recommend place.

As recommended by female employee, we tried their Chicken Karahi. It was delicious, mellow with authentic flavors, while the lamb chops, with their smoky charred flavor, were an absolute must-try. The Karachi masala fish was deep fied fish which alright. Prashant provided friendly and attentive service, ensuring a great dining experience throughout. Definitely worth a visit!

I would like to leave 10 stars if it is possible! Great food & lovely atmosphere. A big thanks to suhail who was our waiter. He was 10/10 .

Had dinner tonight for my birthday. Food recommendations by Prasant were amazing …. Prasant did an amazing job and he is really a good asset for the restaurant. Thank you so much for making my day special. Also Suhil welcome us, he was really kind and make us feel super comfortable.

i’ve never had such bad food in my life!!! went there for sunday dinner after looking at all the reviews but honestly i was sooo disappointed, the food was a 1/10, it wasn’t fresh.. the mixed grill tastes like it was 3 days old, the kababs and lamb peices had such a bad taste you know the taste when the food is quite old and how can i forget!! my whole family got a really bad stomach right after eating that meal. i would never visit this restaurant again and would never recommend it to anyone. its just built nicely but the food is pathetic

Had a delicious dinner here. The saag paneer was rich and full of flavor. The staff was fast and responsive. Kush was great at making suggestions to help me enjoy my meal.

I came with my family members and i tried some desi foods like chicken karahi and miss Grill both taste was very delicious and also perfect environment. Food quality was also perfect and worth it.

Went for dinner for my wife's birthday. Staff were very friendly and accommodating as we had brought our 10 month old daughter. We ordered the mixed grill, tandoori roti and lamb karahi. The karahi tastes amazing really well spiced. The mixed grill was also very good and had a good mix of chicken, kebabs and lamb. Overall the food, atmosphere and service was amazing. Would go back again.

The food quality and Fantastic taste of this restaurant is very impressive even the atmosphere and service is also core point of this restaurant.

Best service ever!!!! The sindhi biryani was one to die for! And such positive attitude from the staff! Esha was amazing! :) 5/5

I had mix grill lamb karayi and trust me it was amazing 🤤😋 do give a try. Special shout to Eshani or Esha she served very well. Thankyou for the service.

The best ever Indian food restaurant at UK … must to try … tastes like home food … freshly made …

I came without a reservation and immediately the kind gentleman seated me! What a delicious fare from the Indian sub continent- served with elan.

Delicious food excellent service by Esha despite being busy they accommodate us with warm welcome. Must try karahi if you crave for authentic desi food.

Nice Indian food. Very tasty that too in Edinburgh. We were craving for some nice food after days. And V found this. And ambience also good.

This is the second time I’ve experienced this pathetic service. The first time, I came alone and thought maybe it was normal for them to treat customers this way, but I realized how wrong I was when I mentioned that the food was too spicy, and they replied, “We make it normal because we thought you were ‘Desi’ and could handle it.” I was stunned into silence after hearing that. Today, I went in with a friend and asked for a table for two. They seated us, and within what felt like just three minutes, the attendant came over asking what we wanted. I told him to give us a minute, as I was explaining our local menu to my friend. The attendant then said, “You need to be quick. Our tables are booked, and we need this one back by 8 PM.” I couldn’t believe the rudeness. I told him it was inappropriate to seat us without mentioning any time restrictions, and now they were rushing us to order and leave. His response? He said, “You can speak in Urdu.” I was shocked. I’ve worked 10 years in five-star hotels in both F&B and front office management, and I have never seen such terrible service. I believe they treat foreigners differently, which is why no one seems to complain. But this is my second bad experience in one month, and I will ensure that none of my acquaintances visit this place again.

Absolutely love the vegetable biryani!

Very Good food . Had great time .

Excellent! Great food and great portions. Friendly and engaging staff. This is your place if your looking for pakistani/indian cuisine. Can't ask for more. Great stuff

Really good authentic food. Great flavours. Felt rushed. Unusually small curry sauce with meal. Asked for another or a top up but wanted to charge £6.95 extra. Ran out of sauce for meal half way through.

We arrived at Rustom without a booking & were offered a table for 2 immediately. The table was to the left just inside the door & the space was quite cramped (when 2 other people were offered the table beside us he had trouble getting into his seat which resulted in him knocking my partners chair). There was space in the restaurant & the friendly waiter offered him & his friend an alternative table, if there had been no space this would have made the dining experience fairly uncomfortable. We were given adequate time to make our choices for drinks & food. The food arrived & the chicken karahi had way too much oil on top (I appreciate this may be the authentic way to cook but this is not heart healthy) it also lacked flavour as did the gobi aloo side & some of the gobi was a bit too al dente. Serving spoons & pickle had been forgotten but this was rectified after a few crossed wires. Pudding was 4 layered chocolate fudge cake which had been heated up..... not good & the malai kulfi was in my opinion excessively price based on its size (overheads etc I know affect cost however this is financial abuse). The restaurant itself was on the cold side & the heating could do with being adjusted a few degrees. Our bill arrived without being asked for which showed good awareness on the waiters part (as we were waiting to get someone's attention) however no thanks for payment or tip (yes we did tip in spite of mediocre tasting food as waiting staff are poorly paid). We come from the UK's balti belt which has outstanding food & restaurants sadly this meal left a bad taste in our mouths.

To be honest, even a star does not deserve it. I spent 10 minutes waiting for them to take the order and their behavior is bad.

Good food, very tasty, served on a hot plate. Good value and friendly attentive staff.

We went for a quick lunch at Rustom as we were in rush to catch train. The staff (Prashant ) was very curtious that he assured us that food will be served we don't have to worry. As per our preferences he recommended to have Chicken Karahi as we were looking for some spicy chicken curry - and it was really delicious. We had it Garlic Naan and never expected Naan to be so big. He told us that we should only order 1 it should be enough for both of us. And he was right. We also had Sindhi Biryani - this was our first time trying Sindhi Biryani and it was really good too. Chicken was soft and esp curry was hitting on all nodes. Would really recommend this one to anyone who want to have Indian food in Edinburgh. If you are in Haymarket area - I would say it is a must try place. It is a steal at the prices considering their prices for the kind of service, delicious food and amazing ambiance they are offering.

Arrived on Thursday evening to a welcoming staff nice atmosphere and decor. Service was prompt food can't fault. Great experience. Definitely recommend.

I went to Rustom Restaurant for dinner with my friends. The restaurant have a nice attire ambiance. We don't had any booking. But still we got a table. The menu covers huge options from punjabi traditional food. We ordered nehari and chicken karahi. We had the best food and best quality service. Top quality service.

Yesterday i visited the restaurant with my friends for dinner. we were warmly welcome .The ambiance of Restaurant is sophisticated and attractive, combining modern and traditional aspects. With its beautiful furnishings, cozy seating, and soft lighting, the interior design is very classic. we ordered lamb karahi hats off to the chef. we had the best food in Edinburgh. best quality service. five star to Service.

I landed yesterday in Edinburgh looking for best Pakistani food. I visited Rustom Restaurant with my family. The atmosphere was very nice. The staff was very much supportive in guidance.We order chicken biryani and lamb chops. We had the best beryani in UK. Five star to service quality. Five star to tasty food. Highly recommended for best Pakistani food.

I would leave 10 stars if possible! This is the best restaurant we could have stumbled upon! We haven't had better food, including in India itself! Be sure you come here!

Delicious food in a comfortable space. The service is wonderful, our waiter Ajeet was the kindest and most casring : big up to him. I recommand this place eyes closed !

I have now been 4 times and every time the food gets better. Me and my partner found this restaurant by mistake at the fringe festival last year and the food was so good we have travelled back for the soul purpose to get dinner here from Paisley to Edinburgh Last time we were In, I went with my mum and fiance, we ordered the seekh kabab karahi, the lamb biriyani, the lamb shank nehari and pashwari naan. With popadoms to start, we also had a bottle of the house merlot. It was absolutely amazing. We all agreed it was the best curry we've ever eaten, I was surprised when my mum said it as she has been to sri lanka and ate curry for breakfast lunch and dinner. Also for those wines snobs, although the wine is quite nice, they do BYOB so you can pick a bottle of your favourite £20 bottle of red of a bottle of champagne and enjoy it with your curry at just a small corkage price.... actually such a nice touch

when you going to learn how to cook what u send me i can cook better then that -100

A bit disappointed. Very busy place but it just didn't click with me. The service was good but I thought some of the dishes served contained more sauce than actual food. BYB was a bonus but I'm afraid I won't return.

Food was amazing Grill & Biryani awesome Flavours.. specialy Bread from Tandoors..

Amazing food, hot and on time.. winner

Delicious Food and a cozy atmosphere, but what made our evening phenomenal was the wonderful staff. Very family friendly, we were there with two little children and the waiters were great with them! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Indian/Pakistani cuisine!

We had a fantastic experience at Rustom Restaurant. With many places closed yesterday, they welcomed us in even though they were about to close. Their menu, which features both Pakistani and Indian cuisine, turned out to be a delightful surprise. The food was so delicious that we decided to return for dinner the very next day. We tried a variety of dishes, including paneer tikka karahi, tandoori naan, vegetable biryani, lahori chana, and paratha. Each dish was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Special mention goes to Prashant, our server, who was incredibly helpful and attentive, offering great recommendations based on our preferences. The owner was also exceptionally hospitable, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that made our dining experience memorable. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine!

It’s been three days we are in Edinburgh we have tried multiple Pakistani restaurants don’t fall into review scores of other Pakistani restaurants 😀 believe me Ruston restaurant is a real gem. If you’re in Edinburgh and craving authentic Pakistani cuisine, Rustam Restaurant is an absolute must-visit. From the moment you step inside, you’re welcomed with warm hospitality and an ambiance that feels both cozy and inviting. The menu at Rustam is a treasure trove of traditional Pakistani dishes, each crafted with care and precision. For the main course, I opted for the Lamb Karahi, and it was nothing short of exceptional. The lamb was tender, cooked to perfection, and bathed in a rich, aromatic gravy that was bursting with authentic flavors. The accompanying naan bread was soft, fluffy, and ideal for soaking up every last drop of that delicious sauce. The service was impeccable, with the staff being attentive without being intrusive. They were knowledgeable about the menu and happy to make recommendations based on your preferences. Overall, Rustam Restaurant is a gem in Edinburgh’s culinary scene. Whether you’re familiar with Pakistani cuisine or trying it for the first time, Rustam offers an authentic dining experience that transports your taste buds straight to Pakistan. Highly recommended!✨

The food was amazing just love it

Visited Rustom with a friend on his recommendation while I was on a visit to the city. It was priced around £30 pp. We arrived without a booking and were greeted and promptly sat on a table by the window. Unfortunately there was a significant shake to this whole area of the restaurant due to an ventilation or somthing similar as informed by the staff. We asked to be moved and were eventually sat in on a table away from the shaky area after 2 moves. The food itself was okay but felt like it was missing somthing in terms of flavour. It's a shame since a great meal could have turned around the whole experience which on the whole was a bit disappointing.

Had one of the best chicken karahi in Edinburgh. Service was damn amazing and smooth. Definitely recommended 😍

Excellent food and fantastic service. Tandoori fish was really good. Don’t miss it 👍🏼

Such a great Indian. Amazing food, great service and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Great portion sizes as well and so tasty! Will definitely be back. :)

it's use very bad language with customers very bad behaviour not good staff members not good taste also so avoid this restaurant

Was a very good lunch menue. We both enjoyed it. Waitress was very kind and friendly. Will come back soon 🥰 Thank you!

Nice food nice ambience overall very good experience.

I was here on Sunday ate some starters loved it we were full didn't get chance to eat main course would be here again for the main course😀

I am very happy to try this delicious restaurant... The food is very tasty and expresses the traditional Indian food. Finally, I would like to thank Mr. Suhail and Mr. Ajit for your good attitude and great help to people and their good manners. Thanks guys.

I was here with my girlfriend. Food was very good 👍

I was here with my friends, lovely interior service was also good, we ordered paneer kadhai, bhindi masala loved the food, got a taste of 🇮🇳

Food was delicious and very cooperative staff

Today I came to Edinburgh for conference and thought of tasting Indian food. I order from this restaurant allu mutter and these ch folks used some meat curry and mixed it with Allu mutter. I am vegetarian and because of content of meat item, i m not feeling well. Avoid this restaurant as much as possible especially if you are vegetarian.

Had a really great experience at Rustom. Prashaht was particularly helpful in finding us the perfect starters and main. Would recommend.

delicious food and very well served.. came from Paris to eat here as was suggested by friend of mine.. Surely coming again

Extremly greedy, unwelcoming,unaccomodative,impatient and rude head waiter/manager. I visited this restaurant along with family for evening dinner. We were waiting for an other family to join us who were on their way and less than half hour away. We informed the lead waiter about it and requested to give us table of 8 for both families(including 4 of us already there).I also informed him clearly that we're sure they'll definitely be here soon till the food cook/prep. time and we'll order now for all i.e. both families. We had flight in few hours and no intention to keep waiting.It was 6 pm yet ,a quite early time for dinner,not a busy time and only leass than 1/4 of restaurant was occupied yet, more than 50 seats still available and most not reserved at all.The head waiter refused to give us table of 8,started making faces, showing gestures,talking sarcastically in urdu as we were talking in urdu,advising me to either wait outside and come again with all or sit on table of 4 and order immediately without delay. The explanation he gave was, it's their business time as there is some sports/match today,he'll give seats only to the people coming there and can't reserve seats for my guests, although a lot of seats yet available. I told him that I should have pre booked but you still have a lot of seats and it'll give bad impression that there are no seats when my guests arrive. But rather than accommodating, he continued his gestures,advising my family to go to other restaurant,one across the road Omer Khayyam,saying that is always empty and available.I left, just said to him politely you need to be bit patient and welcoming. We went to Omer Khayyam, they were already full but they asked us to wait and they'll accommodate us.They treated us very well,altough other family took 15-20 min to arrive, although their food was average grade.

The food was amazing and the service was wonderful

5* food. 5* service. Prashand was great! Saag paneer is a must! Will definitely come back next time we’re in Edinburgh!!

Food is really so good and services are also great.😊🫰

Sindhi biryani is fabulous. Exceptional service Extra delicious naan

The best in Edinburgh, great customer service, very very friendly, and OMG THE FOOD IS TO DIE FOR, best in EDINBURGH. If you don’t know what to try, ASK. I RPOMISE YOU WILL BE SATIFISED. I KNOW I DID AND LOVED IT ALL. THANK YOU RUSTOM FAMILY

Best Indian served with the most amazing people.

Sweet, comforting, and full of rich, warm flavors. An absolute treat!

My second visit to this excellent restaurant. The food is great, all of our party of six for lunch yesterday were delighted with their meals. What stands out, though, is the efficiency and hospitality of a great team of staff.

Fantastic service, lovely atmosphere, beautiful and delicious dishes. Also surprised about how nice the white house wine was. Will be back!

That was an amazing moment Thanks for all Kiss from France 😝

Great restaurant for a couple or a small group. Lots of staff so the service is quick, the food is delicious with many starters, currys, and other Indian and Pakistani dishes to choose from.

This might be controversial but they have the best tea and paratha (bread) in the whole of UK. Of course my nan makes a better tea and paratha but that’s just family bias 😂. Enjoy everyone ❤️

Best indian food 😋 Good staff Excellent service

"I had the chance to visit this restaurant on a trip to Edinburgh with my partner, and it was truly a great experience! The customer service was amazing, the environment was cozy, and the food was absolutely delicious. The highlight of this restaurant is their tea and coffee selection. I highly recommend that everyone visit Rustom Restaurant. Thank you for giving me this wonderful experience!"

After two evenings of English food, we were in need of Asian Curry and Food. On recommendation of our cab driver, we decided to have early dinner at Rustom Restaurant. Great atmosphere, mouth watering food and excellent customer services. We wend for early dinner so accommodated but advance booking of table is recommended. Good Food.

This restaurant is a noteworthy representation of desi cuisine in Edinburgh. The staff is also very friendly and polite.