Vinyasa

In the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Vinyasa brings contemporary Indian cooking to the city's historic streets. The restaurant caters as easily to a lingering supper as it does to a swift bite between sights, with the bustle of the city on its doorstep.

The kitchen favours depth and balance over bluster, letting spice and freshness do the talking. Kebabs arrive tender and scented, whether folded into a mild, herb-flecked tikka masala or brightened by mint as a chicken kebab starter. Tomato-rich rogan josh offers comforting, slow-cooked intensity, while veg pakura provides a crisp prelude of gram flour, vegetables and spice.

Vegetarian staples are treated with the same quiet confidence: saag aloo is savoury and earthy, potatoes nestled in spinach; aloo gobi is warmly spiced, a gentle duet of cauliflower and potato that feels both homely and polished.

It is a menu that nods to tradition while keeping pace with modern Edinburgh life. Whether exploring the closes or heading home through the Old Town, Vinyasa offers the perfect pause for flavour. Book a table and let the spice do the sightseeing!