Dishoom Edinburgh
Greenside, Edinburgh
Restaurant in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Dishoom Edinburgh on St Andrew Square delivers reliable Bombay-café cooking across breakfast, lunch, dinner, seven days a week. The all-day format and walk-in-friendly booking make it one of the square's easiest repeat options, especially when other New Town addresses are fully committed. Worth it for spontaneous meals and multi-visit exploration of the broad menu.
About Dishoom Edinburgh
Dishoom Edinburgh is a dining venue in Edinburgh with a casual dress code. It is open Monday to Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 PM, Thursday to Saturday from 8 AM to 12 AM, Sunday from 8 AM to 11 PM. For menu items, booking policies, seating, pricing, service format, takeaway or delivery, check directly with the venue before planning around them.
The main practical strength for Dishoom Edinburgh is its long daily operating window. It opens from 8 AM every day, with later closing Thursday through Saturday. That makes it useful to consider for different times of day; check directly for the exact food and drink offering for each service period.
What to Try Across Multiple Visits
If you are comparing possible visits, use the opening hours as the reliable planning detail and consult Dishoom Edinburgh directly for the current menu, availability, any dietary or service questions.
How It Sits Among Edinburgh Peers
Dishoom Edinburgh can be considered alongside other Edinburgh dining options such as wagamama edinburgh st andrew square, Gaucho Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square, Sàigòn Mémoire, The Spence. For the safest comparison, consider your preferred timing, location in Edinburgh, the latest information published by each restaurant.
For Dishoom Edinburgh, the main takeaways are straightforward: it is in Edinburgh, the dress code is casual, the venue keeps long hours throughout the week. For a broader view of dining in the city, see our full Edinburgh restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 3a St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh EH2 2BD, United Kingdom
- Website
- dishoom.com
- Phone
- +441312026406
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Dishoom Edinburgh channels the Irani café tradition into a St Andrew Square setting, favouring neighborhood warmth over restaurant theatre. The writing stresses community, consistency and a non‑prestige approach to cooking, which makes the room feel welcoming and familiar rather than formal. Vintage café influences give the place a classic, slightly nostalgic personality, while well‑executed, traceable ingredients keep the food contemporary. Expect a cosy, charming atmosphere rooted in everyday Bombay teahouse culture translated for a central Edinburgh audience.
Best For
This is a strong pick for relaxed brunches and casual group meals: the menu includes breakfast classics alongside hearty mains, and the house favourites play well for sharing. Its emphasis on neighbourhood cooking and dependable dishes makes it a reliable choice for gatherings where the point is conversation as much as the food. It also suits dinner when you want bold, familiar Indian flavours presented without tasting‑menu formality.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the signatures: the Bacon Naan Roll is an obvious choice for morning or brunch visits, while the House Black Daal serves as a must‑order to understand the kitchen’s approach to slow‑cooked, comfort staples. For mains, the Chicken Ruby and Goan Monkfish Curry showcase contrasting styles—rich tomato‑and‑cream and coastal, spice‑forward curry—so order both for a balanced group spread. Given the venue’s communal, neighbourhood roots, dishes are well suited to sharing among two or more people.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish décor with a relaxed, atmospheric vibe reminiscent of Bombay cafés in a handsome multi-floor setting.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Bacon Naan Roll
- House Black Daal
- Chicken Ruby
- Goan Monkfish Curry
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Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- wagamama edinburgh st andrew square, Notable alternative
- Gaucho Edinburgh, Notable alternative
- Sàigòn Mémoire, Notable alternative
- The Ivy on the Square, Notable alternative
- The Spence, Modern British, £££
Restaurant context
Among St Andrew Square's chain-anchored dining cluster, Dishoom Edinburgh competes directly with wagamama edinburgh st andrew square and The Ivy on the Square for walk-in traffic and group bookings. Dishoom offers the longest service window, 8 AM to midnight most nights, the most forgiving booking policy, while wagamama skews faster and cheaper, The Ivy leans more formal with a higher check average. If you need a table tonight, Dishoom is the safest bet; if you want a splurge-worthy room, Gaucho Edinburgh delivers better service polish and a more curated wine list.
Sàigòn Mémoire pulls a similar all-day crowd but with Vietnamese rather than Indian cooking, the two rarely compete head-to-head, your choice comes down to cuisine preference rather than format. For a Scottish-focused alternative at a higher price tier, The Spence (Modern British, £££) offers more seasonal ambition but requires advance booking and a bigger budget. Dishoom sits in the middle: easier to book than The Spence, more substantial than wagamama, open longer than Gaucho, making it the most versatile repeat option on the square.
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Compare Dishoom Edinburgh
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dishoom Edinburgh | Edinburgh | ; | ; | No published awards |
| wagamama edinburgh st andrew square | Edinburgh | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Gaucho Edinburgh | Edinburgh | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sàigòn Mémoire | Edinburgh | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Ivy on the Square | Edinburgh | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Spence | Edinburgh | Modern British | £££ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Dishoom Edinburgh?
Can I eat at the bar at Dishoom Edinburgh?
Contact Dishoom Edinburgh directly for the latest seating and service details.
Can Dishoom Edinburgh accommodate groups?
What is Dishoom Edinburgh known for?
Dishoom Edinburgh is a dining venue in Edinburgh with a casual dress code and daily opening hours from 8 AM, closing at 11 PM Sunday through Wednesday and 12 AM Thursday through Saturday.
