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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 4703 reviews

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4.2 ★ from 58 reviews
Bert
04.10.2022 - 13:22

Beautiful personal and genuine authentic Indian food...can not go wrong at kalpna’s .friend of the veggie and vegans :

Poppy
04.10.2022 - 13:22

If they are looking for purely vegetarian Indian foods in edinburgh, Scottland as this is the best place, and this is just a restaurant in edinburgh that also s...

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Archie
04.10.2022 - 13:22

Best vegetarian Indian restaurant in edinburgh . tastefully decorated restaurant easy to reach from the city. excellent service. eating was quite tasteful.

Alayna
04.10.2022 - 13:22

One of the best Indian Vegetarian food available in the Edinburgh. We had Thali, Dosa, Vada Sambar, Gobi Manchurian etc, and everything was amazing. Ambience se...

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Filipa
04.10.2022 - 13:22

Have no words to describe how delicious the food was....travelling from Sheffield and decided to give this place a go...so glad we did...we had the chilli chees...

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Kalpna, a vegetarian vegan Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, is a mixed bag according to recent diners. While some guests found the food to be delicious and the staff to be friendly with excellent service, others were left disappointed by the minuscule portions, slow service, and lack of taste in the dishes. The ambiance was praised, but issues such as dirty tables, slow service, and the unavailability of card payments were notable drawbacks for some visitors. While some diners enjoyed the unique selection of south Indian dishes and the value for money, others were unimpressed by the overall experience. Despite mixed reviews, Kalpna seems to have potential as a popular dining spot in Edinburgh for those looking for vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisine.

Happycow
4.0 ★ from 71 reviews
ganeshp1990
12.07.2024 - 05:50

They have a couple of unique items I have not seen in any restaurant. One is Saam Savera and the other is Shahi Sabzi.

craigmc
12.07.2024 - 05:50

Kalpna has undergone a change in ownership, a few years ago, which has impacted the atmosphere. While the current service is not bad, it lacks the warmth and ho...

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GurdeepF
12.07.2024 - 05:50

As someone who eats Indian food regularly due to my cultural background, I tend to avoid Indian restaurants. However, Kalpna was a pleasant surprise. The staff,...

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th3v3ganfoodie
12.07.2024 - 05:50

Enjoyed my lunchtime buffet, with most of the options being vegan. Updated from previous review on 2024-03-09

banananna
12.07.2024 - 05:50

The food was all good but the restaurant was very very busy and so the wait was quite long.

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 962 reviews
Doreen
13.02.2024 - 19:29

Beautiful food, fresh and good variety of Indian vegetarian food, freshly made Dosa masala. Lovely rice pudding with pistachio to finish great value. Beautiful...

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BobbyStreet
13.02.2024 - 19:29

It was a wet Monday night in January ,but still a busy part of the city and we were the only people in all night. Decent veggie menu and we opted to share a sta...

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F
13.02.2024 - 19:29

Excellent value for money and a wide selection of food from around India! I will say that it was slightly unclear at the beginning since the all the staff membe...

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Journey07014249367
13.02.2024 - 19:29

We had the lunch buffet. Booked for noon and could start eating 20mins later. Staff was polite and apologised. They first asked if we wanted to sit by the windo...

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497susano
13.02.2024 - 19:29

Usually I ask what vegetables are in the biryani, usually there is fresh cauliflower, green beans, maybe some aubergine, mushrooms, even a few chicken peas! Thi...

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Gastroranking-it
3.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Tejas
09.05.2024 - 19:49

Worst lunch buffet i have ever in my life.. they have hardly 2-3 items in menu that also not fill up on counter.. hardly 8-9 people there still not managed serv...

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Shweta
09.05.2024 - 19:49

Worst experience. Food was pathetic and ill managed by the team of kalpna . Quality of food was not at par with the price they are charging .

A
09.05.2024 - 19:49

Excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices, and really decent food. If you are craving healthy rich in taste, desi food must try Kalpana's ......

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May
09.05.2024 - 19:49

Despite opening hours/ lunch buffet hours showing as 12-2 we were told we were too early at 12 and had to wait until 1:30 ish to eat. we left and came back a se...

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muhammad
09.05.2024 - 19:49

Came for lunch buffet and dinner…. Amazing vegan dishes, must try the dosas…

Google
4.0 ★ from 1443 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 2159 reviews

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