Dishoom Edinburgh

Restaurants ·Edinburgh ·$$ ·Closed
  • from GBP 16
  • Step-free access
  • Ideal for business, big groups, friends

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About

Dishoom Edinburgh is a Bombay-inspired café serving comfort food at 3a St Andrew Square in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Why go

  • Parsi lamb curry with crunchy salli chips and Roomali Roti, an Edinburgh special

Opening hours

Today08:00 – 11:45, 12:00 – 00:00Show all
Monday08:00 – 11:45, 12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday08:00 – 11:45, 12:00 – 23:00
Wednesday08:00 – 11:45, 12:00 – 23:00
Thursday08:00 – 11:45, 12:00 – 00:00
Friday08:00 – 11:45, 12:00 – 00:00
Saturday08:00 – 11:45, 12:00 – 00:00
Sunday08:00 – 11:45, 12:00 – 23:00

Good to know

BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchDrinksFamily styleFree WifiFull BarGift Cards AvailableHighchairs AvailableOutdoor SeatingReservationsServes Alcohol

Dishes to try

  • Paneer Roomali Roll with grilled paneer, vegetables and mint chutney.
  • Chole Puri Halwa combines chickpeas, sweet semolina, pickles and a puffy puri.
  • Chicken Kathi Roll with chicken tikka, kachumber and green chutney in flaky paratha; it is Kolkata street food.
  • Drink: 1948 Sour uses Amrut whisky. Amrut was founded in the year between Indian Independence and Bombay's Prohibition.
  • Drink: A rum and pineapple drink is named for a Bombay Chronicle editor and Independence supporter.

Booking a table

  • Most tables are kept for walk-ins. Groups can book during the day; after 18:00, reservations are available for groups of six or more.
  • Online bookings are available up to four months ahead.
  • Collection orders are unavailable during the Edinburgh Fringe.

Atmosphere

  • Tucked into St Andrew’s Square, the café has outdoor seating.

Shorts

History

Dishoom Edinburgh pays tribute to Scottish planner Patrick Geddes and his humanist ideals. In Bombay, Geddes founded the Sociology & Civics department at Bombay University. The café's story imagines Geddes finding an artefact on a shelf inside.

  1. 1915Patrick Geddes was invited to Bombay.

How to get there

  • TramNearest tram stop: St Andrew Square.
  • BusNearest bus stop: South St David Street, Stop PL.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access Wheelchair accessible.
  • Toilet The dining area and accessible toilets are on the same floor.

Sources: Dishoom | Indian Restaurant In Edinburgh | Scot… · Dishoom | Best Lunch Restaurant In Edinburgh | … · checked 6 Oct 2026

Where
3A St Andrew Square, Edinburgh Scotland

Plan from here: Date night →

Questions and answers

What are Dishoom Edinburgh’s opening hours?

Monday–Wednesday and Sunday: 08:00–11:45 and 12:00–23:00. Thursday–Saturday: 08:00–11:45 and 12:00–00:00.

Can I order takeaway from Dishoom Edinburgh?

Takeout is available, but collection orders are unavailable during the Edinburgh Fringe.

How can I contact Dishoom Edinburgh?

Call +44 131 202 6406.

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