Kalpna Restaurant

Reviews

• Mia C.

  star star star star star 6 June 2026

  Got takeaway from this nice Indian restaurant. Service was super fast and the waiter was really nice. We ordered two dosas, which are Indian crepes filled with different vegetables and spices. It reminded me of a burrito :)
  
  The two we ordered were Myore Masala and Paneer. I thought the Paneer and spinach combo was great but the Masala one was much better spiced. Both came with a lentil soup and yogurt sauce, which were delicious.
  
  We also got an order of the special kebabs, which were really tasty and unique. Made with kidney beans and chickpeas.
  
  The total was about 27 pounds, which I think is aptly priced for this area of Edinburgh and for the amount of food we got.
  
  Definitely recommend for all vegetarians and those who want to try good veggie food.

• Manan S.

  star star star star_border star_border 1 June 2026

  I have been this place twice.  Based on my first visit i would give it a 5 but this second time a 2-3 stars.  The service of the staff is GREAT!!!! Decore is amazing.  Little disappointed about the food.  The quality was very bad compares to the first time we went.  Orders Uttapa and the was half cooked.  Dosa was as thick as a naan bread.  We also got Mugal Kofta which was ok not great but not bad.  Naan wasn't great either.  Overall very average almost below average.

• Roshni N.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 30 May 2026

  It seems like this restaurant doesn't even give a quarter the amount of importance to customer service as they do to decorations. Mediocre food and poorest service I've encountered in Edinburgh. We had called in advance to ask if we could pay with card, and the gentleman who answered assured us that we could. We were told that there would be a 20 minute wait for a party of 6, but when we arrived we were made to wait for an extra 20 minutes. When we were finally seated, it took them additional time to even get us a menu, and our tables weren't set. One waiter threw a handful of utensils on the table later on, which we were expected to distribute and set ourselves. We asked for water twice, but we finally only got it with our food, which again took a long time to arrive. Our Thalis had repeated curries, as if no one had even paid attention as to what was going on our plates. Finally, we were told that their machine wasn't accepting cards and that we'd have to pay with cash. As an Indian, I can confidently say that this restaurant is not a proper reflection of good Indian cuisine and customer service, and your money is better spent elsewhere.

• Chintu D.

  star star star star star_border 25 May 2026

  Great saffron kulfi - tastes fresh and homemade. Dum aloo banarasi spicy was the bomb, only two pieces though!!! Mughlai Koftas were mild, I believe they would have tasted better with a little kick to them, given this was our first time we did not know what spice levels to order. It was good that both vegetables had different curry bases and flavors, spices were on point. Naan and laccha paratha were good, veg biryani was decent+. The only major disappointment was the veg samosa, came out hot but filling was not fresh and borderline stale - we did not complain about it but would not order again. When we decided to go there, were concerned about service issues reported in other reviews but did not notice any issues - food came out fast but we were also late in the day an hour before their closing time and that may have something to do with it. Big plus that they are an all vegetarian restaurant - would like to support them. Would love to go back to try other things. Price 4*, Food 4*, Service 3* - go give it a try when in Edinburgh - you won't be disappointed.

• Arleen C.

  star star star star star 13 May 2026

  I hadn't been in a decade but wanted to show my partner the place I used to frequent when I lived here. It didn't disappoint at all! Still the same amazing lunch buffet for a decent price.
  
  There were three dishes, rice, pakora, naan, salad and sauces for you to enjoy. Dessert was £1 so we skipped it as we were already full anyway. The food was delicious. My partner didn't think much of it when I was describing it to her and how this was where we used to go for lunch meetings. But she was sold after her first bite.
  
  I'm not even a vegetarian and I love this place. They're so creative with the dishes too. If you're looking for standard dishes you know like spinach paneer or something, you'll be disappointed. But if you're open minded and want the chefs in the back to surprise you, come give it a try! Today's most unique thing was the lotus leaf dish. It was sweet and sour with a bit of heat to it. I thought it was weird but in a good way so I had a few pieces.
  
  The chai was also delicious. I loved how the sugar and cream/milk was on the side so you could make it to your liking.
  
  We might come back one more time before we leave town.