Mother India's Cafe
An Indian tapas-style restaurant on Infirmary Street in the Old Town, where dishes are ordered to share like Spanish tapas.
Described by The Skinny as Edinburgh's pioneer in serving Indian food tapas-style, this restaurant is located on Infirmary Street in the Old Town. The extensive menu features curries, grilled items, and side dishes. The garlic chili chicken is repeatedly recommended by OpenTable diners, while the railway mutton, fish cakes, and butter black lentils are also frequently mentioned. Vegetarian options are clearly marked. Tapas plates cost around £7–9 each, and it is recommended to order 2–3 dishes per person, accompanied by rice and naan. Service is relatively fast, with dishes often arriving at the table at the same time, and portions are larger than typical Spanish tapas. It holds a 4.7 rating on OpenTable, though some diners find certain dishes on the pricier side. It is very close to the Royal Mile and the University of Edinburgh, just a few minutes' walk away.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 12:00–22:00; Fri–Sat 12:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Royal Mile
- National Museum of Scotland
- The Real Mary King's Close
- St Giles' Cathedral
- Greyfriars Kirkyard & Greyfriars Bobby
- The Writers' Museum
- Calton Hill
- Scott Monument