Dishoom – Pub & Restaurant in Edinburgh

Opening hours

Opening hours of Dishoom, Monday to Sunday
Monday	08:00–23:00
Tuesday	08:00–23:00
Wednesday	08:00–23:00
Thursday	08:00–00:00
Friday	08:00–00:00
Saturday	08:00–00:00
Sunday Today	Closed

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

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Price level: ££ (moderately priced)

Café Special

At lunch, and later

Chole Puri HalwaWhere to start? Chole (chickpeas), halwa (sweet semolina), pickles (which are pickles) and one giant, crackled, puffy puri. Satisfying…£16.10
Chilli Broccoli SaladToasted pistachios and shredded mint leaves with finest, greenest broccoli, fresh red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates and lime.£14.90
Malai Chicken SaladCreamy charred chicken, leafy greens, sprouted beans, bulgur wheat, vegetable fiddlesticks, toasty coconut and tarty curry-leaf dressing…£15.20
Paneer Roomali RollDelicate handkerchief roll crisped and filled with grilled paneer, onion, peppers and green leaves. Mint chutney on the side.£12.60
Chicken Kathi RollFlaky paratha with a fine omelette layer, wrapped all-about an abundance of chicken tikka, fresh kachumber and zingy green chutney. A…£12.80
Vada PauMuch loved, humble, unifying Bombay street staple. Hot potato vada, crunchy titbits and chutneys, tucked inside a soft home-made bun…£7.20
Bun Maska ChaiThe Irani café classic. Soft bun with butter inside, to be dipped happily into the hot chai.£5.70

SNACK

Small Plates

Keema PauPerked-up Irani café classic: earthy, aromatic minced lamb, studded with peas, distinguished with subtle dill and warming lindi pepper…£11.20
Chilli ChickenSome Irani cafés now aim to please with Indo-Chinese fare. A plate of crispy garlic-ginger-soy-chilli-chicken is a modern café staple.£11.20
Vegetable SamosasCrunchy Punjabi-style shortcrust pastry, pea and potato filling warmly spiced with cinnamon. Tamarind chutney for dipping.£7.70
Lamb SamosasGujarati filo (not Punjabi shortcrust) stuffed with minced lamb, onions and spices.£8.20
Okra FriesFine lady's fingers for the fingers.£7.70
Chilli Cheese ToastA nostalgia for Bombayites. Green chillies, capsicum and garlic in Cheddar melt on white sliced loaf.£7.50
Prawn KoliwadaBombay's Koli (fishermen) Wada (district) recipe: a bowl of delicate, crispy morsels – perfect for chutney-dipping.£10.90
Pau BhajiAn old-time favourite with lovely qualities, pre-eminently nicer than any you have sampled before. Buttery-spicy, mashed vegetables and…£8.50
Dishoom House ChaatWarm-cold, sweet-tangy, moreish. Golden-fried sweet potato covered with cool yoghurt, pomegranate, beetroot, radish and carrot. Tamarind…£10.50
BhelCold and crunchy, light and lovely. Puffed rice, peanuts and Bombay Mix tossed with fresh pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, mint.£8.20

Grills

Murgh MalaiChicken thigh meat is steeped overnight in garlic, ginger, coriander stems and a little cream. Slightly pink when fully cooked.£14.70
Charred Lamb ChopsTwo chops of generous proportions lie overnight in raw papaya, yoghurt and humble spices. Blackened on the grill and finished with a…£19.90
Dishoom Chicken TikkaA family recipe, using a marinade of sweet vinegar, not yoghurt. Laced with ginger, turmeric, garlic and green chilli.£14.70
Masala PrawnsEach one charred slightly at the edges, succulent and simple, nothing to bamboozle.£18.20
Sheekh KababMinced lamb is marinated with green chilli, coriander and cumin, then grilled.£14.70
Makhmali PaneerPillows of paneer, marinated, charred and spiced gently. A flourish of fried cashews and pomegranate. Makhmali means velvety.£14.20
Gunpowder PotatoesThe seduction is in the tumble. New potatoes are smoky-grilled, broken apart, tossed with butter, crushed aromatic seeds and green herbs.£10.50
Saffron CauliflowerGlowing golden, hot from the grill. Soft, buttery magnificence with warm masala tingles.£11.20

Ruby Murray

Chicken RubyTender chicken in a rich, silky makhani sauce. A good and proper curry redolent with spice and flavour.£18.90
Goan Monkfish CurryChoicest monkfish simmered in creamy coconut, tamarind, tomatoes and kokum. Strewn with fragrant curry leaves. Most popular for its…£19.90
Mutton Pepper FryFinest mutton marinated in red chilli, ginger and garlic, then cooked with black peppercorns and whole spices. Robust, spicy and tender.£20.20
Mattar PaneerA steadfast, humble and delicious vegetarian curry, beloved of Bombay families.£17.50
House Black DaalA Dishoom signature dish – dark, rich, deeply flavoured. It is cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony.£11.20

Biryani and Rice

Lamb BiryaniFall-apart leg of lamb bedded in a pot with buttery saffron rice, caramelised onions, rich stock and warming spices. Best with raita.£21
Chicken Berry BritanniaTempting and flavourful pot of chicken, ginger, garlic, mint, coriander and rice cooked together in the Kacchi style. An homage to…£18.90
Awadhi Jackfruit BiryaniSturdy, savoury jackfruit and delicately flavoured rice, potted, sealed and cooked the traditional way. Adorned with barberries and…£17.90
Steamed Basmati RiceIt means “the fragrant one”.£5

Veg. side dishes

Chilli Broccoli Salad (Half Portion)Toasted pistachios and shredded mint leaves with finest, greenest broccoli, fresh red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates and lime.£8.50
Grilled GreensGrilled mangetout and Tenderstem broccoli with lively Bengali mustard dressing. Greens for choosing – not refusing!£7.50
Chilli Butter-BhuttaCorn-on-the-cob, brushed with butter and grilled over charcoal fire. Finished with chilli, salt and lime, Chowpatty style.£6.50
KachumberA messy to-do of cucumber, onion and tomato. A little lime lifts the whole affair.£6.20
Warm Aubergine ChutneyA rare embellishment of sweet and sour and spice. “Very chatpata” (or lip-smacking), says Chef, “not ordinary.” A little goes a long way.£3.90
RaitaDelicate minty yoghurt, cool as a cucumber.£5.50

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Dishoom, 3A St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD

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About Dishoom

Located in Edinburgh, Dishoom is a pub serving Indian food. The postal address is 3A St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD. Administratively, the address belongs to City of Edinburgh in Scotland. UK Rest lists 93 other restaurants in the EH2 postcode district.

Its menu, as published online, runs to 42 items in 8 sections, with prices from £3.90 to £21. Prices are moderately priced, rated ££ on our three-point scale. The weekly closing day is Sunday. Thursday is the late night, with service until midnight.

It offers table bookings and takeaway. Published details mention: wheelchair accessible, vegan options and vegetarian options. The telephone number is 0131 202 6406.

Services and facilities

Takes reservations
Takeaway available
Wheelchair accessible
Vegan options
Vegetarian options

Food hygiene rating

Food hygiene Pass – inspected on 27/04/2026 by Edinburgh (City of). View on the Food Standards Agency website.

Photos

Dishoom – Indian restaurant in Edinburgh (photo 2) — Dishoom, Photo published by the restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Where is Dishoom?

Dishoom is at 3A St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD. It is in the City of Edinburgh council area.

What is the phone number for Dishoom?

You can call Dishoom on 0131 202 6406.

What are the opening hours of Dishoom?

Monday to Wednesday: 08:00–23:00; Thursday to Saturday: 08:00–00:00; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on bank holidays, so please check with the restaurant before you travel.