Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar is a indian restaurant in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Rated 4.8 stars from 1571 Google reviews. Known for properly spiced, fresh cooking and attentive, warm staff. Best for solo dining and groups. Price range: £20–30.
Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.8★ on Google (1,571 reviews) and 4.8★ on TripAdvisor (216 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar
Across 1,458 rated reviews, 96% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 1,571 |
| 1-star share | 1.2% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“The place offers really good food and we enjoyed lamb biryani and seekh kebab.”
“Decent prices, delicious food, excellent service and a wonderful ambiance.”
“Every dish we ordered was cooked perfectly (highly recommend the Lamb Shank).”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
1,787 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Fresh, balanced Indian cooking in a casual room where the staff know your name and the service never flags.
Book if you want properly spiced Indian food cooked fresh, with staff who genuinely care about your evening.
About Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar
Stockbridge has no shortage of Indian restaurants, but few kitchens in Edinburgh cook with this much attention to spice and freshness. The pani puri and garlic naan are the dishes people keep coming back for, and the kadai paneer and lamb shank have built their own following. The nalli curry — tender meat in a deeply flavoured gravy — is worth knowing about too. Staff are genuinely attentive rather than just efficient: Rishi in particular is mentioned by name across review after review, looking after tables with a quiet, unhurried care that makes the whole evening feel considered. The kitchen stays open late, which matters in this part of the city. Reservations are the sensible move.
In the last 90 days, Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar has drawn 21 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Properly spiced, fresh cooking
Reviewers consistently note dishes are full of flavour, well-balanced in heat, and never oily—garlic naan, lamb shank, pani puri, and kadai paneer draw repeated praise.
Attentive, warm staff
Multiple recent reviews highlight staff who help with family photos, remember names, and move through the room with genuine care; Rishi is named specifically in several reviews as exceptionally polite and welcoming.
Inclusive, welcoming space
Explicitly LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safespace; reviewers across multiple languages and backgrounds note the atmosphere as warm, inviting, and genuinely hospitable.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar
Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, is popular for solo dining. The space is casual and cosy, with tables suited to single diners, and staff are consistently noted for warmth and attentiveness. Free Wi-Fi is available, and the restaurant stays open late.
Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar's most-ordered dishes are garlic naan, pani puri, kadai paneer, and lamb shank. Reviewers also highlight the vegetarian options, including veg biryani and dahi vadas, and note that everything arrives fresh and properly balanced in spice.
Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar in Stockbridge welcomes families. The restaurant has high chairs, spacious tables, and staff who are noted for being accommodating and attentive to families' needs. Vegetarian and vegan options are available for all ages.
Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar in Stockbridge accepts reservations, and dinner reservations are recommended, especially on busy evenings. The restaurant also offers takeout and delivery if you prefer to dine elsewhere.
Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, is priced at £20–30 per person. The menu includes tandoori, biryani, and curry dishes alongside vegetarian and vegan options, with garlic naan, pani puri, and lamb shank among the standouts.
Durbar Indian Kitchen & Bar in Stockbridge is fully wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance, restroom, and seating throughout the restaurant. Staff are attentive and welcoming to all guests.
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Hot Score: 69/100 · ranked October 2026
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