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Newington
Kalpna
Kalpna Reviews

Kalpna

Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

Dishes priced around£7

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Reviews of Kalpna (108)

Read what people think about Kalpna. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Kalpna before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Kalpna and book a table with confidence!

4.8/6

108 reviews

4.8/6

108 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Craig M.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent restaurant, I'd highly recommend this to family and friends. Excellent customer service and the food is 1st class. The decor is wonderful and very bright.

"Very good"
5/6
Marion G.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Nice meal but preferred the mains to the starters. The aubergine curry was particularly fresh and tasty. Service was friendly and efficient. The wine was good and reasonably priced.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicholas Y.6 years ago · 1 review

really excellent and tasty food, friendly and attentive staff. There was a good selection on the menu, but not so much that deciding was a fiasco! Will definitely return.

"Good"
4/6
Andrew N.6 years ago · 1 review

Great meal, but a few things on the menu not available, popodoms & mushrooms. It would have been useful if the waiter had said this when giving over the menus

"Excellent"
6/6
Donna W.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely meal. Great choice for gluten free Difficult decisions to make with so much choice. Will definitely put this restaurant on my list even though I also enjoy fish

"Excellent"
6/6
Dave H.6 years ago · 1 review

Glad we booked!! Excellent food, it was great before but its now even better - restaurant busy on a Wednesday night as welll. Best vegetarian Indian restaurant we have ever visited.

"Good"
4/6
Brian H.6 years ago · 1 review

Party of four had a great meal and enjoyed our time there. One thing we did not like was the addition of a service charge to the bill even when it was supposed to optional.

"Excellent"
6/6
Valentina F.6 years ago · 1 review

Kalpna is fantastic! Nice and authentic indian atmosphere, extremely good vegetarian and vegan food and impeccable service. Fair prices too! I will definitely go again!

"Excellent"
6/6
John C.6 years ago · 1 review

Very relaxing friendly staff, the samosa were the best we have ever had and the rest of the meal was brilliant 10 out of 10

"Excellent"
6/6
Jamie S.6 years ago · 1 review

Sublime Indian cuisine, served by friendly and attentive staff, as they have consistently done over the many years of my visits. Since we were there a month ago the menus have gone full colour too.

"Average"
3/6
Kirsten B.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was really good but the service was not. We had to wait half an hour before we could order. After one hour we got our drinks. (I had to ask three times, difficult to catch the attention of the staff). In the end the service was a bit better and the staf was friendlier. Maybe something else was going on we didn't know about.. my wife got a dish that was spicy even though she double checked with the waiter beforehand and it was not described as spicy on the menu. The food was good though and the place was very beautiful and clean. Maybe it was just a bad day?

"Very good"
5/6
Iain D.6 years ago · 1 review

Great food although service a touch slow. And it was a bit chaotice. But I would be happy to return. Looking forward to doing so

"Excellent"
6/6
Nick C.6 years ago · 1 review

We had a delighted evening meal. Serves terrific vegetarian indian food and has friendly staff and a nice ambience and atmosphere - I would highly recommend this.

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard D.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was very tasty and a delight in eating, the setting has been refurbished to a very high standard and the service was pleasant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner6 years ago · 0 reviews

The personnel is very kind and of very good advice about the variety of choices. The food is just excellent. Tasty, flavoured ... the way we like it.

"Good"
4/6
Josune A.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was excellent, also the place. Service was good. It would be great if they had more food options. I will certainly repeat. Thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner6 years ago · 0 reviews

Very good food and very good service. The waiter was very kind and helpful. And all for a good price. Highly recommended. We will come back for sure next time in Scotland.

"Excellent"
6/6
Katie H.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic, helpful, knowledgeable staff and absolutely delicious food. Have already recommended to our friends who are due to visit Edinburgh next month. Best Indian food we’ve ever eaten.

"Very good"
5/6
Allan A.6 years ago · 1 review

Recently refurbished and really smart, tasty food and pleasant staff. Good food menu choice, the drinks menu a bit lacking but great all round value.

"Excellent"
6/6
Izzie C.6 years ago · 1 review

A wonderful restaurant with brilliant service, delicious food and a great atmosphere. An affordable but decadent dinner out in Edinburgh. One of my favourite restaurants.

"Very good"
5/6
Morag M.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was very tasty and well presented. The service was attentive, although we were in a bit of a rush as attending the theatre at 7.30, so perhaps should have said so at the start. Advice was given regarding choices made. Dropped a point as portions were on the small side if not having rice or bread.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christina K.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic place, lovely atmorfaire and tasty food! Service was superb and staff very helpful . Overall all very good. The only thing I personally believe is unfair towa5ds the staff is the tips. 4% tips already on the bill( I know it's optional) to go to the management? I'm sorry but as a manager, I know managers get paid well but staff not. So all the tips should be going straight to the staff. This is only a personal point of view.

"Very good"
5/6
Karen C.6 years ago · 1 review

First time here since it has changed. As good as ever with lovely tasty food which we enjoyed with Kingfisher beer. The new doorway however doesn’t work well in an Easterly wind if you sit anywhere near it!

"Excellent"
6/6
Aiden R.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food by fantastic people. Unique flavours and vegetarian and vegan, with a huge menu, it was hard to choose from all the choices, but that's not a bad thing.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jan P.6 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was really good. The restaurant is small so best to book, I should think. It was busy so there was a small wait but staff were attentive. Very good vegan food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mala M.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely meal, great friendly staff. A must for Edinburgh veggies! Delighted to see a full vegan menu as well. Recommend the thali!! Thanks again. 😁

"Excellent"
6/6
Yolanda R.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We had the most delicious Indian meal. The food was really tasty, with fabulous flavours. The staff were very helpful and the restaurant had a lovely atmosphere.

"Good"
4/6
Alex N.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, although not easy to guarantee a nut free order, if you have a nut allergy. Price as expected and cosy well spaced environment

"Good"
4/6
Jose j.7 years ago · 1 review

I normally go to Kalpna for dinner, where the à-la-carte menu is much more interesting than the lunch buffet, which is what we had this time.

"Good"
4/6
Nicolas C.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was good but not great, I would have expected better quality for the price charged. I don't like the fact that the tip is added to your bill whilst it should be up to me to choose if I want to tip or not. Thus, I asked it to be deduced and did not pay it.

"Average"
3/6
Theresa H.7 years ago · 8 reviews

This restaurant was small but was busy when I went. I did not realise it was strictly vegetarian food so I didn't stay to eat.

"Excellent"
6/6
Daniel S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. I love this place. Menu is varied and reasonably priced. My only concern is the quality/cleanliness of the toilets, especially the woman's toilets as the light would not come on.

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert W.7 years ago · 5 reviews

friendly and prompt service. exceptional vegetarian and vegan food. thali also gives a great way of sampling a lot of different and varied dishes. great service too. thanks.

"Excellent"
6/6
Phil L.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely Indian vegan food in a relaxing atmosphere. We both had the Vegan Thali,which was a three course meal served altogether on a platter. Excellent service.

"Not good "
2/6
Sheena D.7 years ago · 1 review

I've been to this place for 20 odd years and have had more good experiences than bad . Last night though is the first time we were forgotten about!!! Yep got asked if we wanted anything else or coffee..... er the main meal would be nice!!!! Lol anyway shortly after that the meal came and was very nice as usual.

"Very good"
5/6
Wioleta K.7 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food and friendly atmosphere. The only thing that bothered me was the price. I think that place is a little bit expensive. Still I would definately recommend it :)

"Not good "
2/6
David S.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was good but the service was poor. Table booked for 6pm: we arrived at 5.55 and finally received our drinks and starter at 6.25 and our main course at 6.55! They were obviously working flat out but were overwhelmed. A restaurant of this quality should be better organised for busy periods. All we received was a smile and a 'sorry' when we had to rush our meal and leave for another engagement. We have been to Kalpna many times over the years but sadly will think twice before going again. D A S

"Good"
4/6
Chris T.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food but slow and unenthusiatic service. A little on the pricey side for a vegetarian only menu but everything was very tasty and cooked well.

"Very good"
5/6
Rebecca S.7 years ago · 1 review

It was very good food & service. Table bit cramped with dishes. Our order was not very well explained to begin with as thalis dishes came later than others so bit confusing

"Excellent"
6/6
George D.7 years ago · 1 review

The Kalpna experience is consistent..This is a charming place situated in a fascinating part of the City. Excellent, delicious food..fine wine..relaxed , friendly atmosphere...attractive décor.. pleasant serving staff .

"Very good"
5/6
Donald M.7 years ago · 1 review

Good range of dishes and good value at lunchtime. Service was good despite the restaurant being busy. This is a good place to catch up with former colleagues.

"Very good"
5/6
Alan S.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent meal as ever. Best vegetarian food in Edinburgh! And best curry, veggie or not. And now I have to write this to be postable ...

"Excellent"
6/6
George D.7 years ago · 1 review

I have dined at Kalpna many times...and each time I enjoy the experience. The food is always delicious; the ambience simple , decorative and unpretentious; the service efficient and unobtrusive. The all vegetarian menus offers memorable tastes an exciting combinations of fresh ingredients. The very best of Indian dining for the discenrning palate

"Good"
4/6
Graham N.7 years ago · 1 review

Service wasn't consistent, would be better to have a single server to the table - not worth the 10% service charge automatically added to the bill. Menu seems more limited than before, with skimpy starter portions. Market research gatherer at the end of the meal was intrusive and spoilt the meal.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lennie P.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Booked for three people originally but phoned another twice to add extra and was accommodated without any problem.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rowan B.7 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful food, great service. Plenty of choice and very fairly priced. Good location and good ambience. Would highly recommend Thank you for a great evening

"Awful"
1/6
Alistair R.7 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely diabolical non existent service Seemed to be invisible to staff once initially seated - after 30 minutes we unsurprisingly decided to leave GO ELSEWHERE

"Good"
4/6
Douglas C.7 years ago · 1 review

This is a small restaurant with interesting decor and a nice atmosphere. The service was adequate and the food acceptable but not exciting or especially tasty. There was too little variety in the dishes, all of which seemed to come with too much cream. I have eaten here many times in the past and enjoyed it thoroughly but this visit was disappointing.

"Excellent"
6/6
Pierre R.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service. The best Indian restaurant in Edinburgh! The vegan buffet offers a wide range of dishes and I wish I had been more hungry to try them all!

"Excellent"
6/6
Tricia A.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Gorgeous vegetarian curry- tastes authentic. Friendly helpful staff and lovely relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to go to if you want to experience authentic Indian food.

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