As the name may suggest, this popular restaurant centrally located on Union Place is the gateway to experiencing the exotic flavours of India right in the heart of the Scottish capital. Situated in the city centre’s impressive Georgian New Town, traditional cuisine from all over India is cooked up at Passage to India, named for E M Forster’s novel, no less, using authentic ingredients and cooking methods to give you the full Anglo-Indian experience.

Passage to India is the place to go to get your fix of Indian cuisine in Edinburgh’s New Town, to the northeast of the city centre. On the menu you will find all of the much loved Indian classics, some of which have been given a Scottish twist, such as their special haggis samosa and Highland chicken masala. Special dishes include north Indian chilli garlic chicken, Punjabi style methi gosht and Kerala fish curry, but you will also find all of your old favourites on the jam-packed menu, from chicken tikka to lamb jalfrezi. If the delicious main courses on offer aren’t enough, load up your plate with their serious selection of sides which include a vast choice of naan breads, chapatis and roti. Vegetarians are well catered for too over at Passage to India, with a lengthy selection of dishes that can be served as either a main or a side dish. Located on Union Place in the city centre’s New Town, this restaurant is a popular choice for those seeking out the exciting flavours of India in Edinburgh, so be sure to book your table in advance to avoid disappointment!