Queens Spice Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

We came here on a Thursday evening about 7 PM. We were immediately seated in a lovely window table. The host was very pleasant and that pleasant attitude continued throughout the evening.

We love Indian food, and we’re curious to see how this place stacked up against others that we had visited while on vacation in the UK. It did not disappoint. We started with the appetizer plate and samosas. However, we did order our at the same time. We took our time chatting and munching, unwinding after a day of sightseeing.

I was surprised when the host came over after 15 minutes or so, and said that there was no rush, and to simply let him know when we wished to have our mains. My wife and I tend to be eaters especially when we are on vacation because we like to save the moment. It was really great to see that attitude reflected in this restaurant.

I let him know that we were ready for our main courses, and they were brought out within five or 10 minutes. Everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. Other than the samosas, we decided to order things that we had never had before. I wish I had taken pictures of the Menu because I forget the exact name of the lamb dish. It was something like lamb and green sauce. It was made with green bell peppers and coriander and was stunning. The heat level was very low and that was just fine. At times we do like our Indian food super hot, but this was delicious just as it was served. The Palau rice was on point and fluffy. And the suggested side of mushroom Aloo was scrumptious and also new to us. The garlic non-was abundant and perfectly prepared.

Don’t hesitate to stop in here for a meal or book a table. The food and the service combined for a beautiful...

Where to begin? Perhaps a month or so ago. Ordered a takeaway from here, a change from my usual (variety and all that) with specific instructions no chicken on the bone. They even called back to confirm this and I said yes. The staff were very polite, collected my food and I was on my way. Low and behold, chicken on the bone (ok live and let live and all that). Always give places a chance.

Next order, delivery this time, put in around 18:30 on a Saturday evening. I know Saturday's can be busy so did expect roughly an hour at most for delivery (my other go to restaurant are always less than the hour).

Delivery took almost 2 hours! No offer of delivery refund either. By then I was past the point of wanting to eat anything and it was a bit of an anticlimax too. Food wasn't that warm, pakora chewy (apart from one piece) and the naan etc soggy. I could have phoned up and complained but what's the point? In-between ordering and food arriving I did call to chase up and they said 5 mins... didnt come in 5 mins. Called again, abruptly told I would be called back in 2 mins. Never ever got a call back so doubt they'd even bother resolving a long delayed food delivery and below par food quality.

This abysmal level of service is not what I expect from a Restaurant that I know has won awards in the past. But as they say, you are only as good as your last Marathon. For me, I think I will take my custom...

Fantastic. Never been here prior- too tired and hungry to tackle rush hour bridge traffic....head to the coast ....found this place. Beautiful time warp. Simple, clean, well maintained restraunt. Smallish tables. What's this? No buffet? No kids menu? Kingfisher on tap- result!. Well staffed and mainly by more mature polite and impeccably dressed men. Clearly details matter to them! We ordered a banquet for 2 - and asked for four plates( two kids in tow)...with an extra nan. Food came out on little tandoori dishes rapid-fire filling the table. Lovely food....British Indian staples...not this new wave Indian street food etc. Polite but cheerful welcoming service. Table immaculately wiped down between courses. That lovely filter coffee you used to get before we all went Americano mad. Fresh cream in a jug! Brown sugar and a chocolate mint-how much ive missed you! The simple pleasures in life. Bill was reasonable. Service speedy and seamless. I took the bill my wife was handed a long stem rose. She was well chuffed. 20 years ago most Indian restraunts felt like this. All about the service and treating customers as welcome guests. I've been to more avant-garde places- but this place is superb- depending on what your tastes are- and as long as you know...