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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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

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Guru.

4.7

(125)

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

125 Reviews

OT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ALICASS14
Glasgow5 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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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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