The Shezan Indian Cuisine in Edinburgh, City of

Food: Chana curry was delicious, North Indian Chilli Garlic Chicken was good. Nan bread was flat not sure if we just received a bad make as other reviews were good. Butter chicken very tomatoey (so if you don’t like that would not recommend). Mixed grill was tasty but for £26 it is small, for the price you would expect a bigger portion, as this isn’t enough for even two people. Service: Only one waiter working, felt bad for the pour soul as he was running around between many tables: seating people, taking orders, serving food and clearing tables etc. Atmosphere: Has some nice Christmas decorations but otherwise basic interior, no music, and slightly chilly inside.

Very nice, the service and food are excellent, the food is clean and delicious

I visited two Indian restaurants, and this restaurant is in Edinburgh, and to be honest, this was the best restaurant in which I tasted Indian food... (according to what they say, the food is halal). Their food is delicious, their prices are reasonable, the reception is wonderful, and the service is fast. Although we made a mistake in choosing the dish, the brother employee quickly changed it... He gave us two pieces of sweets as a treat before we left, as a thank you to the owner of the restaurant and all of its employees.. 🤍🇸🇦

This is my second visit in Shazan restaurant after trying several restaurants around Edinburgh,the food quality is high level compare to the others and the stuff are giving very restpectful service and care from beginning to end.I will invite all my family and friends there as the food is very tasty and all the very healthy ingredients.highly recomended.

Very nice food and friendly staff

I visited Shezan in Edinburgh, expecting halal food based on their sign. However, when I asked if the food was truly halal, the staff rudely responded, 'Maybe you’ll get halal in Pakistan, not in the UK.' This cast serious doubt on their labeling. If halal standards matter to you, I’d recommend verifying before dining here. Clear labeling and respectful customer service are needed. Staff said to me Go and learn about what halal means. This cast serious doubt on their labeling and understanding of halal standards. I politely request that the management of Shezan inform their staff about what halal truly means and the importance of clear, accurate labeling. If the restaurant is displaying a halal sticker on its menu, it should reflect genuine halal standards. Respectful customer service and transparency in labeling are essential, especially for those who rely on these standards for dietary or ethical reasons. If halal standards matter to you, I’d recommend verifying before dining here.

Brilliant meal tonight. Fresh and delicious curry, best naan we’ve had, really well presented and all ready within 20 mins for take away.

Best Food on The planet. And Has LOTS of AWARDS.

This place deserves five stars. The food was excellent, and so was the service. The price was right too! The nan was delicious and so was the chicken. I hesitated to go in because of a terrible review. But I trusted my gut and decided to give it a try. It was wonderful. Restaurant decor could use a little bit of help, but the food was great. I loved my mango lassi.

Great Northern Indian food. Good service and helpful staff. Totally worth coming back.

The food is so good and delicious, we were served by Mahima she is so helpful, nice and kind

A beautiful and delicious restaurant. The food is excellent and the service is excellent. Its prices are the same as other restaurants in Edinburgh. In general, the restaurant is an excellent choice.

Had a lovely meal yesterday. Our waiter Summit was very attentive, food was piping hot in arrival and absolutely delicious. Atmosphere was lovely as well

I tried chicken biryani which was excellent, please tried once

Excellent food and service! Yash was our server and did a phenomenal job. We have food allergies and the restaurant is very accommodating with the dishes!

I booked this place for a meal with my family after my graduation. As someone who loves getting some Indian food in, I loved this place! They had all the classics on the menu and the food was lovely. Everyone ordered a different dish and there were no complaints at all. The staff were very attentive and I enjoyed the tunes in the background. I thought the prices were very reasonable for the quality of food that we got. Also, the peshwari naan was banging!

Good quality food at reasonable price. Thanks to the team at Shazan.

Recently went in to have a meal prior to attending a show at the nearby theatre. Enjoyed some great poppadoms with 6 choice pickle tray.Main courses provided curry options not seen on other Indian Restaurants with a good choice of breads and rice's too. We were served by Kiran who helped make the experience fab

Good Indian food! I thoroughly enjoyed it

We had the most amazing meal from here, the food was out of this world, service was second to none! Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking a fantastic evening with good food and a brilliant atmosphere this is the place to go!! Highly recommend

I went to this restaurant with my family at 10:15 PM, as Google indicated it closes at 11 PM. However, the lady at the counter told me that the restaurant was closed, even though there were still customers eating inside. Don't bother going there and wasting your time.

It is one of the best Indian restaurants I have tried in Edinburgh. The staff are good and courteous, and the food is delicious. It is sufficient for two people comfortably. I thank the employee Sumit, who is excellent and very polite. He gave us tea as hospitality. I came to them twice and will return to them before traveling 🌷🌷🫶

Went there for a quick dinner, service was fast and staff did a good job with dish recommendations

Great restaurant with delicious Indian food. Very kind service staff. I can definitely recommend it to go have dinner there.

Dinner for 4 French people on Sunday evening. Attentive service, fragrant and tasty dishes, reasonable prices (for Edinburgh).

Smiling welcome. Fast service and top food.

Yummy food.. lovely wine and staff are very welcoming and friendly

Great meal, especially enjoyed the rice

Overall i rate this place as 1, the food is not a wow, we ordered for lamb biryani which was ok, and tandoori prawn grill which didnt have any taste, the onions served in the grill was tasteless just boilt and put it in the sizzler plate.. we were keen to have dessert, we asked for the menu from the waiter, guess he forgot our request and started to attending other customers… because we were keen to have desserts.. we changed our travel plans and missed our train…we waited for nearly ten to fifteen minutes and after no response we asked for check i wont recommend this place nor will i ever visit this restaurant…

It is always a great pleasure to have my favorite Shazan chicken tika with the wonderful service with a very nice smile of Mahima..... Ways perfect happy evenings and look forward to coming back.

If you genuinely want to eat Indian food , do not go to this place, thats the best i can suggest being an Indian . It’s a cheap restaurant w cheap quality food. 1. Naan, overcooked and bitter, 2. instead of pilau they served jeera rice unless i have been eating wrong pilau my entire life 🤣 3. Samosas basically frozen ones which were deep fried which i feel we can easily get that from an Indian store and deep fry it ourselves. Service is terrible, not attentive while order been taken from customers, owner or so called owner of the restaurant seems very entitled, no care for genuine customer feedback/customer care. I had given a review about the food and the only thing they had to say was “this is how we have been doing all these years” , which left me w a good laughter 😅 Overall my experience was not good at all. He did take off £2.50 for the rice though, out of courtesy which I felt was genuine, but the stress i had to go through wasnt worth it.

Literally the best Indian food in Edinburgh. The taste is very similar to local Indian food Everything is near to perfection

Mahima was a great server and the food was amazing.

Very good and very pleasant I recommend it

Perfect !!! Tonight’s meal! Welcome, service, food and cleanliness!! Dishes with extra taste and plenty! Staff as kind as it no longer exists, unfortunately! A big thank you to everyone and special mention to Mahima! Adorable ! I highly recommend !

Great restaurant for a meal before going to the Playhouse theatre. 3 courses for £23, fab value and quality food. Staff are always polite and attentive.

I was there when i went to Scotland for one week with my school and i have to say that this is one of the best Restaurants i've ever Seen. The Food was delicious and the Service was absoulutely nice. We even Made Photos with the staff members before me and my friend went Back to the Hotel. 10/10👌🏻

I had booked my take away for collection at 17:40, I finally got it at 18:25, 45 minutes late! It doesn't matter if the food is good the service is not satisfactory, I won't come back.

I have tried Peshwari Naan in four different Indian restaurants in Edinburgh, and I can conclude this is the most delicious and biggest one! Very satisfying and appetising! Here the Naan is not dry or crispy but fluffy and smooth. I love their Peshwari Naan the most. And the barbecue mix is a must! Very signature flavours make the grill impressive and any one of the mix is tasty - so rich and heavy in flavours but not too salty and I love this. Mushrooms are normal; King prawn Tandoori is beyond my expectations because if I’m not wrong, they use Tiger (isn’t it King prawn?!) prawns to serve this dish, these prawns taste and smell like lobster! You must try! Also I guess the tikka masala and rice are sides for the mix grill, and they are delicious as well. I am planning orders as many as I want in the future. Great recipes.

Lovely food, great service and atmosphere. The restaurant was a little cold so I sat with my coat on but the food was great!

Starter portions were stingy. Garlic naan was awesome. Food quality was good overall

Close to our hotel, we chose this Indian restaurant among others in this street based on the comments 😉 And we were not disappointed 😁 The setting is not attractive because there is almost no decoration. Fortunately we didn’t stick to this criterion! Excellent cuisine, hearty, with the Indian flavors that we appreciate 😋 The Royal Biryani was delicious as was the Chef's Special accompanied by extra Kashmiri rice and Tandoori Paratha 👍 Special mention for the Kulfi Pistachio to die for 🤪 In short, an excellent address that we highly recommend 👏👏👏

We had the North Indian garlic chicken and the lamb bhuna. Both were excellent. The naans are also great. The keema naan was one of the best I've had in a long time.

Comida muy buena, es el sitio más barato al que hemos ido en Edimburgo. Los camareros son muy atentos. La verdad que lo recomiendo.

Kindness and Quality. Best Indian restaurant I have never tried .

Good food, bit hotter than we expected but enjoyed it. Not many other customers when we went and the staff, although very pleasant and helpful, weren't very subtle about wanting us to leave once we'd settled the bill.

Restaurante hindú fabuloso. Comida auténtica y sabrosa, Precio barato, gran variedad de platos. Local amplio de Edimburgo. Para repetir y recomendar.

Sumit, He was so kind and helpful 🤙🏻

It was great eating at Shezan in Edinburgh. Mohima was so kind and helpful. It was great to eat there. Kindly reccomend the place.

I ordered butter chicken and pilau rice and garlic nan. All perfect but the nan is over cooked little bit. I was served by Neha and she was polite.

I ordered butter chicken and pilau rice and garlic nan. All perfect but the nan is over cooked little bit. I was served by Neha and she was polite.

Not the best place for Indian food.

The food tasted too garlicky. Not a good choice for an Indian food.

Excellent, but on last visit they brought the fire: extra spicy. Not common based on my other visits where the heat was well balanced. We enjoy the spice, so all in all it was quite good. We all left with a good sweat on our brow. Glad they made it back after Covid.

Really tasty Indian food. Good selection on the menu and quick service. Babu was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back!

انتبهوا للفاتورة اذا جيتوا تحاسبون اللاكل تمام الخدمة بطيئه جدا

Lovely food, nice relaxed atmosphere and staff were great. Especially Bobby, he asked why we were visiting and when he found out it was my husbands birthday he delivered a piece of cake with a candle and sung happy birthday with the other staff much to my husbands horror which made it even funnier. Would definitely visit again if we were back in the city. 100% recommend 👌

Absolutely amazing curry from the pickle tray to the main it was all excellent. Best curry I've had in years. Service was attentive but not in your face. Wish I lived closer

I had a wonderful dining experience at Shezan in Edinburgh with my partner. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. The dishes at Shezan were not only tasty but truly exceptional. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful. The keema rice had a rich and aromatic taste that paired perfectly with the garlic naan, which was a delightful accompaniment. The mixed grill was a highlight, with a variety of succulent meats and a burst of flavors. Shezan's cuisine left a lasting impression, and I highly recommend trying these dishes when you visit. I must mention Kieran, one of the staff members, who provided exceptional service throughout our meal. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had a great time. We'll definitely be returning to Shezan for more delectable dishes and excellent service.

Nous avons vraiment apprécié notre visite au shezan en famille. Ce restau est face au théâtre et super bien placé avec tram à côté. Nous étions 4, nous avons pris des grandes boissons. Lassi mangue très bon, deux entrées à partager, et un plat chacun (curry tika, lamb Bouna, des lentilles végétarien et un Tandoori tika). Tout était délicieux, savoureux, mais attention quand même un peu épicé. Nous avons aussi pris riz pilau et 2 nans pour accompagner. Nous avons payé 94€ ce qui est très raisonnable pour Edimbourg. Très bon.

Me and my partner loves the food. Its our to go place everytime we need some good asian food. Suneil served us and was a good host.

The food is amazing and the service is stunning. They were very considerate of our wishes and gave us many things without charge.

Absolutely fantastic service 10/10 thanks too mr babu

Our server Sai was really friendly and service was super quick. Would definitely come here again :))

Exceptional food and superb service by the staff. 5 star from my side.

We were visiting the city and decided to dine in The Shezan on two consecutive nights because food was excellent, full of flavor, perfect portion size. Very welcoming staff, restaurant was very clean and spacious. Highly recommend.

We've been eating there with a group of 9 people. We had some starters and 9 different main courses so we could try several dishes. Everything we had was delicious and unique in taste. Among our favorites was the Tandoori Chicken Tikka. It can get a little bit loud in the restaurant but the waiters immediately reacted to our request of turning the music volume down a bit. All in all a great evening. Would recommend 👍

Brilliant service from Babu and shaied our personal waiter. Like no service we've ever had before. A* EXPERIENCE. Would definitely be returning x

We are visiting from the US and found the food to be excellent and the service was great. We will be back!

The staff here are really friendly and attentive. The food was very good, one of the best Indian Restaurants we have been to. We were here a few years ago, but couldnt remember where it was, so were delighted to find it again. Will definitely be back on our next Trip to Edinburgh. Thank you Shahid.

As always the Shazan delivered on fantastic food and impeccable service, for our regular reunion dinner on Friday night. We were served by Shahid but he was not alone with eight of us to feed and water. It never lets us down.

For a city centre restaurant its good food at good value. Recommend the Srilankan chicken.

Lovely food and attentive staff. Really enjoyed our meal, food was hot and delicious. The staff were really helpful.

We had a great dinner at Shazam’s the staff were very helpful and the food was delicious especially the Lamb Korma.

Shahid did a wonderful job serving us, very polite and attentive. The food was very tasty as well. I enjoyed the whole experience.

This spot serves delicious food, the staff is super friendly and attentive, and they made us feel like the most special and welcome guests. The food was excellent and I had the best dessert of my life with the pistachio kulfi ice cream. I highly...

Well done Indian food. And super friendly and warm service by Atharva. He made this one a very very special meal. Looking forward to come here again and definitely will recommend for the service…

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. We were served by Shahid and he gave us courteous and attentive service. We enjoyed the pickled dishes with the poppadoms and the chef special curry and the Punjabi garlic chicken masala. The garlic naan bread was also delicious....

Absolutely amazing! Service was outstanding and the food did not disappoint! Highly recommend the chicken biryani as it is a national favourite of many. 100% will come back again and again!

This eatery came as a welcome bright spot after the rather lackluster opening day of a tour. The service was prompt and friendly. The two young men took my request for extra spice seriously--something that does not always happen given my Nordic/Celtic complexion--making an excellent...

Fantastic service! We would definitely recommend! Not one moment without someone asking us if we needed something!

Well located for hotels and bars, and opposite the theatre. The staff were very welcoming without being pushy. The menu was varied so had a good choice, with some unfamiliar options. We had the chef special, which was a very flavoursome dish with garlic and...

Absolutely amazing food. Would highly recommend Shazen. Sumit that served my friend and I was very pleasant and accommodating. Very welcoming atmosphere and will definitely be back.

I’ve been to the Shazam a few times and it’s the best in the city for Indian food ! The staff are lovely and friendly who make you feel very welcome. Thank you

Good location just opposite the Playhouse. Excellent food and very attentive service . The price is reasonable and good value for money. Nice relaxing atmosphere too. Been twice in one week. Will be back again.

This place serves great food. Staff very nice, place lovely and clean and not rushed out the door once you have finished eating. Would definitely go back.

very good reasturant for indian food , staffs taking care guest very well . Behaviour very good . tasty food . we went two times to hotel during our stay at edinburgh. Price also very good compared to other indian reasturant near to same area...

A quite good Indian meal. The service was pleasant and helpful. The poppadums and pickle tray first class - there was a very wide choice of pickles and dips. The curries were nice, but not too exciting; the flavours a bit ordinary. My wife asked...

On a recent visit to Edinburgh for the Tattoo on 19th Aug, my wife and I booked a table for a meal. Lovely restraunt, staff very friendly. Didn't feel at all rushed. Food was fantastic and would highly recommend having a meal here if in this area. Just over the road from the Edinburgh Playhouse Theater 👍

Food excellent, ordered starters, curry, rice's, naan and veg side. Food was tasty and portion sizes good. Service was excellent. Would highly recommend a visit.

Our second visit. Excellent service and really flavoursome food. Not your usual generic curry, you can really taste all the spices and herbs. Recommend the podadums and pickles. Amazingly pickles and sauces that are different from the norm. The Ceylonese curry is outstanding. We also...

Amazing food, great service. A little on the pricey side. Worth a treat.

Fantastic place with great food and great service. My missus' byriani was bit spicy and they sorted quickly after asking how it was with no fuss and it tasted great! We share...

Fantastic place with great food and great service. My missus' byriani was bit spicy and they sorted quickly after asking how it was with no fuss and it tasted great! We share...

الطعام كان لذيذا طلبنا برياني و نان بالثوم و جالفريزي و كانت خدمة مميزة فقد أكرمونا …أشكر Mahima على خدمتها...

Food was gorgeous, this was a family meal for 8 people including children. We were a mixture of vegetarians and meat eaters. The veggie food was delicious but a few more options would have been nice. All meals had lovely layers of flavours. The restaurant...

Good choice of dishes and very tasty.

A restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and an outstanding menu - this was without doubt the very best Indian meal I have ever eaten, and I eat Indian cuisine very regularly.

Restaurant was recommended in a tourist flyer that I picked up, and loving Indian food, thought I'd give it a go. A strange experience, but a good one! Interior was a little eclectic, but the food and service was top notch. Down the end of...

Had a wonderful dining experience. Mahima and Raj were a delight. Very engaging and helpful with the menu and with also suggesting experiences in places to go and things to do while in Edinburgh Scotland. Both were very professional yet relaxed and very friendly. They...