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    Nilgiri Spice

    23 reviews
    #761 of 1,814 Restaurants in Edinburgh
    €€ - €€€, Indian, Seafood, Asian
    14/14A Brougham Street, Edinburgh EH3 9JH, Scotland
    +44 131 229 5578
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    Sponsored by: Nilgiri Spice

    Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

    1. Perfect location in Edinburgh
    1. Perfect location in Edinburgh
    "Visited twice in our stay in Edinburgh for the Festival "
    Ian L
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    2. Trying something new
    2. Trying something new
    "This restaurant specialises in South Indian food"
    Thargon
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    3. Hospitality at its finest!
    3. Hospitality at its finest!
    "Service is extremely friendly, courteous and second to none."
    alfonzw
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Delicious Take Out

    Stopped by here since I am staying in the Tollcross neighborhood. Gentlemen were helpful in menu choices and gracious. Chicken curry and naan very tasty.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank svjanis
    nilgirispice, Manager at Nilgiri Spice, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Svjanis, Thank you for stopping by and trying our food. Glad you liked it. See you again. Regards,

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    Reviewed 9 August 2018 via mobile
    Trying something new

    This restaurant specialises in South Indian food. I never realised how different this would be from the curry I buy in the Midlands. There is lots of fish and vegetarian choices, in fact they account for half the menu. The staff are very attentive and...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Graham H
    Manoj K, Manager at Nilgiri Spice, responded to this reviewResponded 9 August 2018

    Thank you very much for your kind review Tharogn. We are glad that you found the exact cuisine you were looking for. Your review is much appreciated. See you soon.

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Tasted like home

    I have found it very difficult to find good South Indian food in Edinburgh and it was an absolute delight to find Nilgiri Spice that tasted almost identical to the food that my mum cooks at home in Kerala. I was delighted to find fairly...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank lakshmi281
    nilgirispice, Manager at Nilgiri Spice, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Lakshmi281, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are glad that you found our food "tasted like home". Exactly that is what we want to offer our guests in Edinburgh who may not have been discovered the most delicious side to the...More

    Reviewed 19 February 2019 via mobile
    Amazing vegan options and Best dosa in town

    Went to try out this place before a show at kings theatre. The service was very friendly and quick - the waiter knew what the vegan options were in the menu and double checked when in doubt. We had pakoras and potato croquets for starters...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Mara N
    nilgirispice, Manager at Nilgiri Spice, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Mara N, We are absolutely delighted to know that we have met your exceptions when you chose to try a different cuisine in Edinburgh. As we always claim about our authenticity when it comes to food, such great reviews that support our claim means...More

    Reviewed 4 February 2019
    This was the best Indian food we have eaten in a long time.

    Nilgiri Spice specialises in South Indian cuisine and is serving up a delightful and interesting menu. The food was simply delicious and the service impeccable-friendly and attentive. We highly recommend the chef’s specials. Good wine list too. We will definitely be back very soon.More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Jennifer R
    Quest791710, Manager at Nilgiri Spice, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2019

    Dear Jennifer, Thank you for the kind words. I'm delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with us. I will definitely relay that message to the rest of my team.Feedback like this helps us constantly improve our customer experiences by knowing what...More

    Reviewed 29 January 2019
    Fabulous surprise

    We are delighted to give a wonderful review of Nilgiri which we discovered by chance on Sunday. We enjoyed a mixed starter platter with many items we hadn’t tried before, all delicious surprises. Main courses of lamb and king prawn were generous, exciting and mouth...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Brothock
    Quest791710, Manager at Nilgiri Spice, responded to this reviewResponded 31 January 2019

    Dear Brothock, Thank you for your 5 star rating and fantastic review. We are glad that you had a great time whilst visiting our restaurant. Your honest thought on our food and service means a lot to us. Look forward to see you soon. Best...More

    Reviewed 11 January 2019
    Took me right back....

    Thoroughly enjoyed this super South Indian restaurant. The menu is compact with some really genuine South Indian food, which, if you aren’t familiar with, does have some differences to ‘normal’ Indian restaurant offerings. Absolutely loved the Masala Dosa, took me right back to my travels...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Nan K
    Quest791710, Manager at Nilgiri Spice, responded to this reviewResponded 12 January 2019

    Dear Nan K, Thank you for your 5 star rating and the loveliest review about your experience whilst dining in our restaurant. Glad that you found our food authentic and deliciously different from normal Indian cuisine widely available elsewhere. Look forward to your visit again....More

    Reviewed 30 December 2018
    Excellent food, great service, good value

    This was our second visit in as many times in Edinburgh. The food selection is excellent, with a lot of Goan and southern Indian food on offer. We loved the Dosas (a plain one is the best), and got very useful advice from the staff....More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank A N
    Quest791710, Manager at Nilgiri Spice, responded to this reviewResponded 2 January 2019

    Dear A N, Thank you for your fabulous review about your whole experience at Nilgiri Spice. We really glad that you enjoyed the food and service from our team. Look forward to see you back in Edinbrugh soon. Best Regards Nilgiri Spice

    Reviewed 30 November 2018
    Lovely meal

    Found this lovely restaurant just around the corner from my hotel. Love Indian food and wasn't disappointed in here. Had the lamb Nilgiri made with 21 spices and you could taste every one of them.it is by far the tastiest Indian I have had. along...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank sunny-jas
    Quest791710, Manager at Nilgiri Spice, responded to this reviewResponded 1 December 2018

    Dear Sunny-jas, Thank you very much for your lovely comments and five star rating. We are glad that you had a great time whilst visiting our restaurant. Special thanks for recommending our restaurant to others as well. See you again. Regards, Manager.

    Reviewed 28 November 2018
    Restaurant staff very helpful and friendly - the menu is eclectic

    Staff very nice - the food is cooked well and the meat/seafood used is good quality but is cooked to a very different style to the party I was with were used to hence the 3 rating If you are adventurous then you will enjoy...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
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    Quest791710, Manager at Nilgiri Spice, responded to this reviewResponded 29 November 2018

    Thank you Martyn54 for your kind review. Although you rated us 3, it is indeed a positive comment for us because you stated that you found the food of quality and tasty with a different style and the service was good. That's what actually we...More

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    2 November 2018|
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    Response from nilgirispice | Property representative |
    Hi, Most of our dishes are gluten free except for some breads and starters. There are many suitable food to chose from the menu so welcome to Nilgiri Spice. Thanks Nilgiri Spice
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