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Guru Edinburgh - Contemporary dining hall - The Guru, Edinburgh, Midlothian

The Guru

4.7 (125)
£25 and under
Indian
4- 8 Lochrin Buildings, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 9NB

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
The Guru, a family run establishment, part of Edinburgh heritage has been serving Scot’s for over 30 years with its authentic Asian cuisine.

Starting from humble beginnings in the Fountainbridge area of the city, the Guru thanks to its longstanding community support, popular dishes and committed service that never fails to disappoint is now showcasing its culinary magic in the historic landmark building of the old Mr Boni’s ice cream parlour in Tollcross.

Book a table today, meet Mr Guru and the family themselves and be wowed when dunking the largest naan bread in Scotland with one of the largest selections of signature curries. Our knowledgeable staff will ensure they cater to your tastebuds and needs leaving you with an unforgettable experience. We promise you’ll be back for more!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Afghan, Pakistani
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Website
    https://guruedinburgh.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Najmul
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    4- 8 Lochrin Buildings, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 9NB
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Cross street
    Home Street, Gilmour Place
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Home Street bus stop, opposite King's Theatre.
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Exclusive sharing Indian Roast Platter!

    £12.50 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Share a fantastic and unique experience with your guests. Whole shoulder/Leg of Lamb, Chicken or Veg for four or more people. Kabuli Pilaf is a celebration dish with the meat being slow roasted so it is deliciously tender and melting off the bone. Presented on a bed of steamed rice mixed with carrots, potatoes, sultanas - it is a perfect sharing experience and complete meal. Prices start from £45 total for a table of four. Please comment which dish required. Lamb, Chicken, or Vegetarian. Why not add on our famous naan breads to make your experience that extra bit special? You can also take advantage of our offer of adding on a bottle of Alcohol free fizz and if you fancy a tipple, don't forget that we a are a BYOB restaurant!
    Exclusive sharing Indian Roast Platter! Photo

Menu

This menu from The Guru.

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 125 people are saying

The Guru reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

125 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great curry experience and would highly recommend anything from the tandoori menu.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it here, and we know our curry! The food was fabulous, and the service terrific. Highly recommended!

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  3. Nicola

    Yorkshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb meal and excellent service. Managed to get a last minute booking on a Saturday night and we were not disappointed. BYOB and Scotmid around the corner has a large chilled section. Will definitely be back.

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  4. GordonS

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Varied menu. Excellent food. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Will definitely visit again.

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  5. Leoh

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked for a group of 13 and we all agreed it was a great meal, excellent service and food delicious. BYOB with all the staff really helpful and friendly.

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  6. lizzy

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food great hat you can bring your own bottle

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  7. KatwK

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Just the most delicious food! Lovely, spotless surroundongs. Greeted with a smile as we were shown to our table. Definitely be back.

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  8. danielm

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty food. One of the better Indian restaurants in town.

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  9. ALICASS14

    Glasgow4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A table for two before attending the Who gig at the castle. Lovely staff explained about no drinks licence but happy for you to take wine or beer and they supply the glasses food was delicious especially the guru Nan happily feed four 👏👏 sauces with starters were a fab addition to the tastes of ours and a very very reasonable price for fab food xx defo back when next in the capital

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  10. MarkB

    Cheshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. Was unaware it was BYOB when booking so had to go out to get drinks.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Afghan, Pakistani
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Website
    https://guruedinburgh.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Najmul
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    4- 8 Lochrin Buildings, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 9NB
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Cross street
    Home Street, Gilmour Place
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Home Street bus stop, opposite King's Theatre.
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Edinburgh

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