Cilantro

In Leith, Edinburgh, Cilantro is a boutique Indian restaurant where Bangladeshi and Indian traditions meet. Drawing inspiration from the dining rituals of historic courts, the kitchen composes dishes with layered aromatics, measured heat and an eye for balance. It’s cooking that favours depth over flash, inviting guests to linger and let the flavours unfold.

Across the menu, the tandoor sets a smoky rhythm with tandoori murgh and chicken or lamb shashlik kebab, while balti dishes bring bright, saucy verve. Fragrant biryani showcases long-grain finesse, and starters range from chicken tikka kebab and sheek kebab to sabzi pakora and chana on puri.

Spice-led classics move from almond-soft badami korma to a robust rogan josh, with house signatures such as butter chicken and the intriguingly named Cilantro Millyjilly. Plant-led plates are given equal care, with chole masala and sabzi jalfrezie delivering comfort and character.

True to its boutique spirit, Cilantro keeps the focus on craft and hospitality, letting classic techniques speak for themselves. Set your course for Leith, take a seat, and let the spices do the storytelling. Book in for supper and leave with a happy glow and, perhaps, a little curry crush!