This popular restaurant near Edinburgh University is known for its flavorful Indian cuisine ­ newcomers may not even realize they are eating vegetarian dishes. Regulars, however, keep coming back for the three-course lunch, a healthy bargain. In the evening, enjoy an Indian beer or a glass of wine along with specials such as deep-fried puri bread with chutney or aubergine Ann Purna. The dining room is cozy and intimate, and the service goes the extra mile to make you feel at home. Business casual dress.

This exotic dining room serves rich but not fiery hot dishes, making it accessible to those inexperienced with this cuisine. Popular for business lunches and dinners. The ambience is upscale and clean, evocative of British India during the Victorian years. There are plenty of vegetarian options, as well as tandoori stews, seafood curries, chicken pakora and the most popular dish, Red Fort chicken. Reservations recommended. Business casual dress.

This Indian favorite may not be that much to look at with just a few mirrors and wall hangings decorating the dining room, but you'll be treated to some of the best Indian cooking in the region. One of few restaurants offering authentic Gujarati dishes, Kalpna also has a popular all-you-can-eat buffet during lunch, heaping with favorites such as lentil and basmati rice pancakes, Thali, curry and much more. The wine list is small but well chosen. No reservations. Business casual dress.

Specializing in north Indian and Bengali dishes, this is one of the more upscale ethnic restaurants in town. Ginger is one of the most noticeable flavors in dishes such as murgh and sarifhu chicken. Many people pick up dishes to go. Try the Kurji lamb, which is marinated in herbs and barbecued. Business casual dress.

This north Indian restaurant is highly recommended by critics and regulars for its sophisticated, minimal ambience and excellent tandoori and balti dishes. Located near several popular theaters, it makes a great place to stop in for royal chicken or Kashmiri vegetables before or after a show. Reservations recommended. Business casual dress.