Vinyasa in Edinburgh, City of

It was an amazing experience! 😋 The food was really good, and the spice was amazingly flavorful! 🌶️ #foodie #delicious #yum

Mouthwatering food and service overall Everyone come and eat here

Pricey and not worthy. Website menu shows 15+ pounds for lamb biriyani but charged 17.95 which is very high in this area compared to other restaurants.. Taste was not good. Garlic naan dosent have any garlic flavor or garlic. Good luck guys.

Aug 2024 • friends Today we went to this Bangladeshi restaurant we were there for lunch we asked for karai paneer as one of us was vegetarian and for bhuna ...where I was not asked whether I would like lamb or chicken bhuna.They just got me chicken bhuna.while placing the order I categorical asked whether the preparation is Bangladeshi style and whether the chef was from Bangladesh.I was answered back by the steward in the affirmative.When the food came both the vegetarian and the non vegetarian had the same gravy.It ws the typical sweet tomato puree based gravy for both the dishes.It was appalling.No Indian Babgldehi or Pakistani person can have this kind of preparation.it might be very good for the locals of edinburgh but the cooking preparation and the taste is no where from the Indian subcontinent. they did not offer any papad or pickle .All was chargeable. Anybody from the Indian subcontinent missing your home food this certainly not a place to go.They sell and serve expensive food which taste worse than the frozen packed curries sold in any store. This resturant should be reported to the Government authorities for misleading innocent travelers who miss home food.

Not good value for money. Food was average. If you want to go for an Indian, I'd recommend you try another Indian restaurant.

We enjoyed the food here, which came promptly even though they were slammed with festival-goers. Good flavours and heat. Friendly and attentive service.

This kind of Indian food may fool the average curry eater, but today’s more discerning diners ( who may also be cooks) can spot a shortcut when it is presented. This restaurant relies on a base sauce for its dishes, a basic bland dal sauce. My curry was not as expected. We have come every year to this restaurant and I am sad to say this is our last visit.

Service is great and Food is delicious.Came from newyork and tried their Shish kebab with Rice which is Juicy,tender and mouthwatering.

Today we went to this Bangladeshi restaurant we were there for lunch we asked for karai paneer as one of us was vegetarian and for bhuna ...where I was not asked whether I would like lamb or chicken bhuna.They just got me chicken bhuna.while placing the order I categorical asked whether the preparation is Bangladeshi style and whether the chef was from Bangladesh.I was answered back by the steward in the affirmative.When the food came both the vegetarian and the non vegetarian had the same gravy.It ws the typical sweet tomato puree based gravy for both the dishes.It was appalling.No Indian Babgldehi or Pakistani person can have this kind of preparation.it might be very good for the locals of edinburgh but the cooking preparation and the taste is no where from the Indian subcontinent. they did not offer any papad or pickle .All was chargeable. Anybody from the Indian subcontinent missing your home food this certainly not a place to go.They sell and serve expensive food which taste worse than the frozen packed curries sold in any store.

There was plastic in the naan they served and didn’t even apologize. Highly disappointed. They need to improve a lot. Food was not cooked well.

Excellent meal!! Fast friendly service. And plenty of choices.

We were tired from jet lag and went to the restaurant because of proximity to our hotel. The food was fine but the service was really disappointing. The server was pushing for us to order more food than we wanted. We had to explain why we were not as hungry as he seemingly expected us to be. It was a strange experience and rather demeaning. Not a feeling that you pay a fair amount of money for.

One of the worse experiences at a restaurants that I have ever eaten at. The waiter was rude. Told us that we couldn’t order to share. We were tired and jet lagged. Tripping on us to clear off table before we left so they could get more customers.

The food is delicious and the place is tidy, but check the bill before you pay ❤️

The food is okay, my advice is to check the bill completely before paying

1 star is even to generous. Worst Indian meal we have ever had. Ping meal microwave. I am just writing about our experience in this restaurant. Two weeks ago it was fine but on Friday the 5th July at 5pm myself and my wife went in for our tea before going to see Madness. We ordered and had our tea. It wasn't until end £71 he kept saying oh your card is not working so my wife had to use her's hers didn't work once but then did. Well we both went to a grocer next door and bought something there's absolutely nothing wrong with our cards it's there machine. We went back after seeing Madness and waved for one of the men to come out. He came out and added what we had outside on his phone and said sorry there's a new person and walked back inside to get copy of our receipt. That's when he changed and said what we payed is right as they put the prices up for the festival. Also we were not told about this nor 10% tip that's automatically on your bill. I think it's dirty cheating practice and misleading the public as people think they are paying the price on the menu not a INFATED PRICES in which you haven't disclosed anywhere. We will never ever go back to this restaurant and I urge people to boycott it. As like us you will get caught out with a PRICE HIKE the price the restraunt person got on there phone adding up was £55 but we paid £72 a £15 hike without knowingj Can I just say that it's the 6th of July the Edinburgh festival hasn't even started yet it starts in August but this Restaurant has already hiked there prices up . Overpriced substandard food. Also arrived very fast to table so probably done in microwave. I seriously don't know why people are giving this place 5 stars . It just amazes me you see a 1 star then you will see lots of 5 stars has to be staff in members.

Excellent food very cozy and warm, Must try restaurant , highly recommended. Vinyasa is not just a restaurant; it’s a journey through India’s rich culinary landscape. With its exquisite food, outstanding service, and charming ambiance, it offers an experience that lingers long after the meal is over. Whether you’re a connoisseur of Indian cuisine or a first-time visitor, this Palace promises a dining experience that is nothing short of royal.

We went for dinner at Vinyasa recently and was blown away by the food and service. We loved it so much, we went back for dinner a second time. I highly recommend their chicken balti dish, the spice level and depth of it was just perfect! My Peruvian friend was visiting Scotland, and we mentioned this to the staff, who put in extra effort and spoke to my friend about their menu, their personal recommendations etc. She said it’s the best Indian food she’s ever had! Her personal favourite drink was their mango lassi. A must visit if you’re in Edinburgh!

The food was very nice, I would recommend this place vinyasa restaurant Edinburgh to anyone.

Delicious appetizers and tandoori chicken.

This restaurant is a little expensive and the food does not seem fresh. I would say that a waiter warms up the portions that are scarce and reheated. I don't understand how they got the best restaurant award in 2018. Could they have changed management?

We came here on a recommendation from my cousin that attended college in Edinburgh. The food was excellent. I would recommend this place.

Tasty indian food, and very nice staff.

Had my birthday tea there on Saturday and the food was absolutely beautiful. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Will definitely go back!

Food very bad i order paneer kadai they make in less than 1 minute tottaly uncooked no salt no flavour in dish the rotis are rubber WASTAGE OF MONEY

the worse keema rice i have ever try in my life.i don’t know how they serve it to the customers and how they get the best Bangladeshi food Award 2018? maybe they bought this😂 i try Chicken patia and bhuna both also same as keema rice.look at thr keema its seems like they mix the keema by hand from the chicken.

Excellent! We ordered the delicious sabzi makani with very fresh vegetables, and the chicken pasanda with many tender white chunks of breast meat, and a perfectly baked Peshwari nan. All hot and well presented. With generous portions for two, we'll enjoy the leftovers for another meal.

Fantastic Night and much appreciated. Private party of 25 sataurday 26th of May. Awesome service Awesome food and staff are legends .Thanks for a great Night.Can highly recommend.

Amazing food , a lot of vegetarian options ! Really good Indian restaurant!! The waiter Jack was very helpful and friendly! 100% recommended!

Delicious Indian food. The adorable waiters. The restaurant is highly recommended.

Delicious, clean food! The chicken was so tender, nan bread was light and tasty. The sauces were light and not greasy (not dripping in ghee). Even the little accompaniments for the poppadoms were full over flavour. Very friendly and attentive waiters. 10/10

At first we were happy with an AdWords on the window from 2018 because the restaurant around the corner and Indians in England were always great as we actually thought or saw them. The reviews were actually good to excellent... but there weren't any good ones either. When we went there later there were no other guests in the guest room, we wanted to turn around first but thought hee, it'll be okay. Well, unfortunately that wasn't quite, yes, nice service, everything was okay.. when the food came, unfortunately it wasn't seasoned enough, there was no salt, so the soul and tasted flat... Raja, which I always like. What I ordered was just yoghurt with a few cucumbers on top, a simple sauce the kitchen couldn't even do that... a second way there is out of the question for me.

Please do not go here if you're a fan of indian cuisine. I made this mistake, selected based on the reviews and it was an instant regret. I ordered a butter chicken, thinking I can't go wrong with it, but I was mistaken. I could tell it was off just by looking at it, but I tried it anyway since I was hungry. It tasted like some poorly seasoned chicken in vanilla pudding xd now that I think of it, it's quite funny, but I suffered the consequences definitely. It's not good, not even alright or almost acceptable. It was also expensive, which wouldn't be a problem in case of great food, but nah. I do not recommend at all, huge disappointment.

Please do not eat here. This was the worst Indian food I've ever had. As a lover of Indian food, this was a big sad. Tastes (and probably is) like instant food from a plastic bag that you just put in a microwave. Also the rice portion is so small that you will have to order two. Its food for maybe 2£ max but you will leave 20 - 30£ per person. Look somewhere else please!

Excellent food and service. Highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic! Food was delicious and we eat a lot of Indian cuisine. Tender lamb and chicken. Friendly staff. Can't rate it high enough! 👍

Staffs are not friendly. Asked for a soup and the guy said no in very rude way and quickly taken back the menu card from our hands. Not recommending this place at all.

Delicious food, very comforting and warming on a rainy day. Good vegetarian options and quick service, and delicious wine.

“The food here is absolutely delicious! ...

My recent visit to Vinyasa left much to be desired. Despite ordering the set menu, we were disappointed when they brought us chocolate ice cream without even asking, as the kulfi had run out. Adding to the frustration, the service lacked friendliness, and witnessing a chef wearing his apron while taking a restroom break was concerning, especially given my background as a chef. The Garlic Naan, which should have been savory, had an unexpected sweetness due to the addition of coconut, which was off-putting. Similarly, the Korma dish was overloaded with coconut, overpowering the other flavors. Overall, Vinyasa failed to meet expectations, and I won't be returning anytime soon. Unless there are significant improvements in both service quality and food preparation, I'd recommend looking elsewhere for a satisfying Indian dining experience.

Absolutely fantastic service and the food was really delicious. Highly recommend- this is a hidden gem!

The food is delicious and tasteful in general, Nan is VERY BAD, portion is fair as well. However, price is high compared to other restaurants within the same category. Soft drink is £3.25 and just a glass! Prices on the menu at the door is different to the actual menu.

We were warmly welcomed but then had a bit of a wait to have our drinks order taken then longer yet for our food order but we didn't mind. The food was incredible, decent price and a perfect portion size. The staff were friendly and welcoming.....until when we went to pay and opted not to pay the expected tip, then the man turned his back on us and didn't even thank us or say goodbye. Overall a great experience.

We had a late dinner on our 1 night,it was very tasty.the service was Good as well.worth to go.

Visited vinyasa which was conveniently located near the Travelodge. Not sure if Indian restaurant or Bengali . There was a sign advertised award winner from 2018. Asked for recommendations from the staff as to popular dishes but nothing was forthcoming. Chose the seekh kebab and chicken and Keema Curry. The seekh kebab was ok but not amazing. The chicken and keema curry was just a chicken curry there was no Keema in it which was quite disappointing.

Only thing I liked is their coffee ..thank god they didn't made it satisfy local ..their panner makhni was was so sweet that we didn't need dessert ...worst food experience

The food here was absolutely amazing, extremely fresh and well prepared. I would highly recommend.

Dined here on our last night in Edinburgh as was across the road from the hotel we were staying at. Was a nice and relaxed restaurant, rice was good and cheese naan was excellent. Ordered a meat dish for a main. Unfortunately, the meat was quite chewy and was unable to finish it because of that. Service was excellent as was the atmosphere.

Staff were amazing constantly checking in on us and our food, polishing plates before handing to us, Ferrero Rocher and luxury hand towels on exit. It's a real formal location I'd reccomend. Food was nice however lamb was extremely chewy and took a while to finish dish due to this. Some sauces lacked any real taste. However this is definitely one of the best Bangladeshi/Indian restaurants in the whole of Edinburgh. You must visit!! Especially if your staying in the local Travelodge as its only across the walk 15 seconds if that! If I return to Edinburgh again I'll certainly consider revisiting this amazing location.

Lovely food and friendly staff. Shame we were only people in but we were early. Recommend the salmon curry.

My partner and I are visiting Edinburgh for the weekend and today we decided to try out Vinyasa.. I just have to say this food was possibly the best Indian cuisine we have ever eaten. Every dish had that something special. The staff are 10/10 and the atmosphere perfect for a a little date night. I was 100% recommend trying this food😍

Me and my family who have had many indian cuisines were keen to try this one, I am writing behalf of myself, we got takeout, food was so SWEET, it was unnecessarily sweet and it too much. The chicken tikka masala tasted like they put ketchup in it. There were almost no other flavors in it. However service was descent and atmosphere seemed nice

Found online and visited for dinner. The menu is extensive so it was a difficult decision but we opted for lamb korma and lamb rogan josh with saffron rice. The lamb was tender and perfectly cooked. We ate it all :)

The best Lamb I have ever had in a restaurant ever. Cooked to perfection. Superb curry. Will definitely come back when in Edinburgh again..

I had a great dining experience at Vinyasa Restaurant in Edinburgh. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was friendly, though a bit slow at times. The ambiance was lovely, creating a pleasant atmosphere. I would definitely return for another meal, with the hope that the service might be a bit quicker next time.

Bon restaurant indien. L'accueil et le service sont rapides, discrets et sympathiques. La cuisine est bonne et en quantité. Seul le cadre m'a semblé un peu terne mais il pleuvait dehors, il y avait peu de monde et pas d'ambiance sonore.

Second visit for my friend and I. We stayed at travel lodge just opposite, just off Royal Mile so a fantastic location. The food was as delicious as ever and staff friendly, helpful and efficient.

Great starters and mains. Definitely worth checking out if you are looking for Indian food. The briyania and masala were great. The briyania had a great flavor and was not over powering. The Tikka masala is sweet. The tandoori chicken was great in both.

Great food at reasonable prices

Great food and great service. Staff were very attentive and friendly

My wife and I had the vegetable biryani, lamb chop starter, mutar paneer, and garlic naan all of which were excellent. Service and ambiance were all first rate. Highly Recommended.

A three generation visit on our end; the staff couldn't have been lovelier. I brought two Indian Curry novices with me and our server had the great suggestion of getting poppadoms as a starter. The currys were so flavourful, Gaelic nan was so soft and crispy all at the same time, rice cooked to perfection, and the ice cream for dessert, so so delicious. Shall be coming again. Thank you Vinyasa

Three of us ate there before attending the Tattoo. The restaurant is clean, well decorated and comfortable. The staff were attentive and engaged very well with us. The food selection was wide, when it arrived it was tasty and delicious; it was reasonably priced and good value. Some reviews mention having to pay £10 for a jug of tap water, but that is definitely NOT true. We enjoyed our experience at Vinyasa and would definitely eat there again.

I went last night with my family and I did decided try the chicken bhuna and it was delightful. The flavors, spices were absolutely perfect . I would recommend this restaurant to everyone

We chose this restaurant as it was near to the Travel Lodge and were very pleased with our choice. There were a wide range of dishes on offer and those we chose were excellent and good quantities. The price seemed very reasonable too, compared with many places where we had eaten over the holidays. As for the staff, they could not do enough for us and were fun and engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Vinyasa.

Wasn’t too impressed really looked forward to this after the viewing the menu , however when we arrived we got handed a ‘festival menu’ it’s half of the food took off the online menus and prices increased to make money off the fringe festival goers . Absolute money making con and service was rude . Also didn’t think it was hygienic how the kitchen staff kept floating between the toilets and kitchen with their aprons on either very bizarre

This was a returning visit for us, slightly odd experience (not quite as odd as the last time we were there when the entire Scottish Labour Party front bench were there too, but that's another story and not really a reflection on the restaurant’s service). The food was as good as ever, but the service was pretty off. There seemed to be an army of young waiters but none of them seem to have had any training in how to deal with customers. Pretty rude and offhand. Worse, we felt like we were being rushed out of the restaurant, which given how little the waiters were doing to make this a nice experience, we decided to slow up and not let ourselves be rushed out. OK this is the height of the Edinburgh Festival, so we assumed that the rushing was because they had some kind of large booking coming. So, we watched with amusement as we sat there and the restaurant got more and more empty and no one else seemed to be arriving. Maybe everyone else had heard about the service too. Not sure I'll be back.

Limited menu .. overly sweet dishes with very little spice. Lamb dish made with flavorless meat. Service ok Watch out for the service charge of 15%

Ordered a takeaway. Food was delicious. Service excellent. Will order from them again before the Fringe ends.

Great food, good service, everything you'd want!!! Highly recommended!

Probably the best Indian restaurant I've been to in a long time. Can't find anything to fault with this place.

The staff is so friendly and repeatedly ask if everything's ok. I order the chicken tikka biryani and i really like it.

Vinyasa's restaurant at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival continues to captivate with its culinary prowess, leaving me astounded during both last year's visit and this year's return. The restaurant's serene ambiance blends seamlessly with the symphony of flavors presented on each plate. The exceptional food quality is a testament to the chef's artistry, crafting dishes that are both visually stunning and a delight to the palate.

Fantastic service. Food was very yummy. Very good value for money. Special fried rice was delightful

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here last night

Don’t go here. Charged £10 for a jug of tap water. They also required us to pay £15 for a service charge. We came on a quiet Tuesday night. They didn’t tell us/give us the heads up that they were going to charge that. The portion sizes were small considering the price. Food was okay. Not terrible.

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Best Indian food I've eaten yet. Highly Recommend when in Edinburgh.

Excellent curry in Edinburgh and also very good service, I don’t live here I live in Surrey so I would say this is special 😀

The food was incredible and the waiters were very nice and friendly. 10/10 would recommend.

Amazing food and service!!! We recommend 100%, we are even thinking of coming back tomorrow :)

Had the most delicious meal here! Everything was cooked to perfection!! The staff were pleasant polite & very easy to chat too!

A good curry house, we went for here for convience really as it was over the road from the Travelodge we were staying at. We hadn’t booked and were seated straight away. Food was nice, not as good as our local at home in Manchester but nothing wrong with it either.

The food is fantastic, but the service is just terrible! Very unfriendly and rude. Popadoms were soft and stale tasting

Food was quite good but don’t expect good service. Ambience was just okay.

Good Food but timing is different from what is mentioned on Google

The place was empty when we went there, food was great, staff could do with a smile .

Excellent customer service and good food

first time in the vinyasa restaurant would recommend to family and friends will be back soon . just moved in locally will make this my local bengali and indian restaurant.

Had a great meal here on 23rd June, me and my friends had a variety of poppadoms, starters and main meals all very satisfied!!

Superb Indian food. Great vegetarian choices, the restaurant is very clean with quick efficient service and friendly staff. The food is so good, we were in Edinburgh for 4 nights and had dinner 3 nights at Vinyasa.

One of the staff recommended us “Joipuri balti” that dish was amazing🤤🤤 it’s not in menu but dish was amazing.

We tried their special curry’s . it was more than satisfying both for taste and quantity. The waiters are very polite. I would recommend it.

Four friends and I went for a graduation meal at Vinyasa and we really enjoyed our experience. The king prawn madras was very well made and so flavourful. The staff were attentive and friendly. We will be back

Me with my 5 friends went to try Vinyasa restaurant. The reviews weren’t lying their food is so delicious and the staffs are so helpful and active. One of the staff recommended us a curry it’s called Lamb Jaipuri balti and I thought let’s give...

Together with 3 friends we ate a meal this restaurant following the good reviews. Unfortunately, they must have had a bad day as both the grumpy service and tasteless curries really stood out and sadly not in a way they would have wanted them to....

We booked in advance because of reviews - and we admit the food was delicious. All very tasty indeed. Do not be put off by outside of restaurant (we nearly were) - it’s worth going in and experiencing. A slower paced more laid back place...

The atmosphere was a level up from many Indian restaurants which can be quite plain. You felt like you were dining rather than just "eating dinner". With a large menu, it was easy to find something to enjoy. The food was excellent and the service...

On a side street off the Royal Mile, Vinyasa is a nice alternative to the pubs and pocket sized posh restaurants that attract tourist traffic in Old Town. Half a dozen locals were dining when we arrived, fresh off the train from London. Warm, friendly...

Food is good. Appreciate if the person who takes order smiles. May be replace him with a girl. Also feel that treating Indians (not good) and others (very well treated) are also different.

De vacaciones y callejeando lo encontramos y nos llamó la atención que haya sido premiado en 2018, entramos y nos atendieron para cenar sin haber hecho reserva, eso nos gustó mucho. La comida india nos gusta mucho y la verdad nos encantó, buen sabor, presentación y cantidad adecuada. La atención del personal muy amable. Muy recomendable, todo muy sabroso.