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

The Guru

4.7
4.7
126 Reviews
£25 and under
Indian
  • 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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
    0131 221 9779
  • Website
    https://guruedinburgh.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Najmul
  • Location
    4- 8 Lochrin Buildings, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 9NB
  • Area
    Musselburgh
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Energetic

126 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 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

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 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

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 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

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 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

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 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

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 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

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 August 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 Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 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

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 July 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

    Cheshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 June 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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FAQs

The Guru offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. The Guru also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 221 9779.

The Guru is rated 4.7 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for The Guru

4- 8 Lochrin Buildings, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 9NB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Home Street, Gilmour Place
  • Area
    Musselburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–22:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Afghan, Pakistani
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Home Street bus stop, opposite King's Theatre.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Najmul
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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