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Edinburgh
Old Town
Ginger Restaurant
Ginger Restaurant Reviews

Ginger Restaurant

International, Indian, Asian, Nepalese

Dishes priced around£12

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Reviews of Ginger Restaurant (96)

Read what people think about Ginger Restaurant. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Ginger Restaurant before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Ginger Restaurant and book a table with confidence!

5.4/6

96 reviews

5.4/6

96 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Mike S.7 years ago · 1 review

A worthy contender for the Indian Restaurant of the Year (though it's actually Nepalese!). A lovely meal for three of us, all with different starters and mains, all perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. We'll be back - again and again.

"Excellent"
6/6
John C.7 years ago · 1 review

A clean, straightforward dining experience. The service was polite and efficient and the food was delicious. The spiced onions were incredibly spicy but the flavours were impressive, perhaps have the raitha on hand to accompany it. Prices were very reasonable too, so all told a worthwhile place to go for dinner.

"Excellent"
6/6
Fiona S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

What a great find Ginger was. Food was excellent, service was really friendly too. Decor not great but don't let that put you off, you will get a delicious meal here!

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 0 reviews

The place is very small but a nice atmosphere! The food is amazing and the staff is very nice and welcoming! I would definitely go back :)

"Excellent"
6/6
Louise F.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food & fantastic service. A bit out of the way but worth the effort. Surprised by the standard of the food & great value too. Xx

"Very good"
5/6
Janet W.7 years ago · 1 review

The vegetarian meals both parties had were very tasty. A feast of poppadoms, starters of paneer tikka and very good vegetable pakora followed by saag mushroom and a paneer dish. The staff were attentive and pleasant. Overall an enjoyable dining experience!

"Very good"
5/6
dorothy h.7 years ago · 1 review

Well worth seeking this little gem out. Excellent flavours and very well presented dishes. Very courteous and helpful staff, would definitely come again and sample some more of the menu

"Very good"
5/6
Alastair W.7 years ago · 1 review

Just there for a quick dinner pre-theatre but we really enjoyed the experience. It is not a big place so we were glad we had booked a table. The poppadoms and pickles were lovely, and the main dishes and accompaniments were very tasty too. The portions were just right for us (senior citizens) and we ate the lot. Very satisfied with the quality and service. Just one minor issue - we would like to have shared a vegetable side dish but there wasn't much on offer in this respect; although such things were on the menu as vegetarian main dishes.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian L.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food . Fresh food which was very tatsty and a bargain with the groupon voucher . Will definatley return here again either to sit in or take away

"Excellent"
6/6
Anna K.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice cosy wee restaurant, delicious food which was served promptly and tasty wine. Great service. Handy central location too. Very reasonable price for everything as well. Will definitely be back again. Thanks!

"Excellent"
6/6
Roy B.7 years ago · 1 review

Great flavours and reasonable prices. This may not be the most glamorous of restaurants when it comes to interior décor. However the staff a friendly, place is spotlessly clean and the food is much better than other places in the area.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gill E.7 years ago · 1 review

The restaurant was small however that did not detract from the choice of menu and drinks. The food was lovely, the service was very good and the overall experience was positive.

"Excellent"
6/6
Aaron B.7 years ago · 1 review

Really friendly staff, great night out. Good food and big portion sizes, table a teensy bit cramped with all the food, but more than manageable.

"Excellent"
6/6
Abigail S.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was Excellent, it was very reasonable prices and the service was good with very friendly staff. There was limited choices but what we managed....

"Excellent"
6/6
Shevaun S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Wow. Great night was had at this place. Food was beautiful. Drinks were made well. Staff were friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend to friends x

"Very good"
5/6
Jillian D.7 years ago · 1 review

good to find somewhere for a group on a friday evening in december at relatively short notice - especially within Edinburgh city centre! atmosphere nice when it quite quickly busied up. service quite slow despite it not being busy when we arrived, but food lovely, fresh and presentation of food very nice. friendly staff. I would go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tim G.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and good service. The red wine we requested was not in stock, we were offered an alternate but at the lower price of the wine we had first selected.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elena P.7 years ago · 1 review

Just lovely! Restaurant only had a few tables, we were served instantly and the food arrived fast. The server was extremely friendly and took care of us very well, with a few jokes in the mix :) The food tasted great! Serving too much for one person we had to take away. We were given 20% off for the next meal to boot! For 15 pounds pp we had a glass of wine, starter and main with rice sides. Definitely visiting again. 10/10!

"Excellent"
6/6
linda l.7 years ago · 1 review

Great service with a smile, lovely food and an excellent bottle of wine to go with it.! Will definitely be back! Best meal for a long while!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ron B.7 years ago · 1 review

doesn't look anything special, but the food is to die for. Would certainly recommend and will return on my next visit to Edinburgh. Was very pleasantly surprized

"Excellent"
6/6
Huw E.7 years ago · 1 review

Ginger is a fantastic restaurant based on the southern edge of Edinburgh's old town. Consistently excellent food, good value and kind, friendly service. One of my favourites in the city. Recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter M.7 years ago · 1 review

Fab, as always! I have eaten here 5 or 6 times now and everything, especially the food, is always first class. Thanks again for a great experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ann C.7 years ago · 1 review

This was our first time at the restaurant.We had a very well presented and delicious meal at a very reasonable price. I will definitely go again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter M.7 years ago · 1 review

Have been 4 times now and the food is fabulous every time. I honestly don't think there is an Indian/Nepalese restaurant offering food of this quality anywhere else in Edinburgh and run by lovely, friendly people. Outstanding.

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul F.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service. Staff were very friendly and rewarded the 6 of us with complimentary whisky - a wonderful touch. The best Indian restaurant in Edinburgh at this time.

"Excellent"
6/6
Isobel F.7 years ago · 1 review

Busy Monday evening filled with lively, happy people, many just been to/going to a fringe event. The staff were brilliant - accommodating, professional and friendly. Meal was amazing. Every course a delight. Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Will return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian B.7 years ago · 1 review

Best Indian meal even let us , book in early for the meal. Going back for the Christmas market, small place but very clean and service very good

"Very good"
5/6
Jennifer C.7 years ago · 1 review

Very good food and service despite the restaurant being very busy. Tables were rather cramped - especially the smaller tables for two. This meant that staff and other patrons were brushing past our table frequently.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alastair G.7 years ago · 12 reviews

A small menu, but what superb food! Our two main dishes were among the tastiest Nepalese/Indian food we have ever tasted. Pleasant service too. We highly recommend Ginger in Edinburgh.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alastair G.7 years ago · 12 reviews

This was our second visit and as good as the first. The food took a little while to appear, but was well worth the wait. Obviously cooked to order, the sauce was thick and full of flavour, the meat tender and the nans with their ginger and dates really tasty. The host is a very friendly and generous man.

"Good"
4/6
Marjorie D.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We had hoped to take advantage of a pre-theatre menu but for some reason we couldn't. I can't remember why but that was a little annoying. However, the food was absolutely excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Anca F.7 years ago · 1 review

I absolutely love this place! Quiet and sometimes empty-ish but under-rated in my opinion! Always great welcome from Kumar whenever we visit, food absolutely delicious!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian S.7 years ago · 1 review

Small and personal service, very friendly and helpful staff. Food prepared and cooked to perfection - not a hint of reheating. Shame to have to share the opinion in case it gets too busy to get in in future!!!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lorraine K.7 years ago · 1 review

This is a fabulous wee restaurant. The food is delicious and the customer service is top notch. Friendly staff and nice surroundings. If you haven't tried it - you have to. It's a bit of a hidden treasure because it's in a wee side street but now I'm worried the word spreads and it gets so popular I can't get a table! The menu is pretty much what you'd expect from an Indian Restaurant, but there's a subtle difference in the flavours (I assume that's the Nepalese influence) . Love the vegetable pakora (served flat pattie style) and the Ginger rice - nice change to the usual. My Chicken Korma was just yummy and my friend really enjoyed his Bhuna Madras which literally brought tears to his eyes - but in a good way! If you are seeing shows in the Fringe, Ginger is in the perfect location for a pre or post-show meal as it's only a few minutes walk away from venues in Chambers St, Pleasance, Bristo Square and George Square.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner7 years ago · 1 review

the meal was lovely. service we felt was a bit slow and the tables we thought to close together,felt like couple on next table were with us just waiting for their meal to come. would return for the food alone

"Good"
4/6
Mike D.7 years ago · 1 review

Although the service was friendly, we found it to be a bit slow- half an hour after our arrival, we did have our beers but still awaited the poppadoms. The kitchen seemed to struggle with the orders even when the restaurant wasn't full. Food very tasty but beware it is rather more spicy than most !!

"Very good"
5/6
Marilyn L.7 years ago · 1 review

Food and service very good what else can I say.situation of restaurant a bit tucked away on college street but so near Festival theatre a good place for a pre theatre meal

"Excellent"
6/6
Kenny S.7 years ago · 1 review

This is an excellent wee restaurant, hidden away in a side street. Plain and simple decor, more like a cafe than a restaurant. Don't let that put you off though, the food is of the highest quality, and the service is excellent. Highly recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carl H.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely restaurant, food delicious and very friendly and helpful staff. Reasonably priced food and drinks. Nepalese beer very tasty. Central location and nice decor. Clean facilities.

"Very good"
5/6
Kirsty L.7 years ago · 1 review

We were greeted by friendly staff who were attentive throughout the meal. The food was tasty with good portion sizes. Would highly recommend a visit.