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Indian, Asian, Healthy, Pakistani
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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West End
0.7 miles from Edinburgh Castle
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Reviewed 2 days ago

They serve Pakistani food mainly that what they claim and being a Pakistani and a food lover, the taste and the quantity mentioned is terrible and not authentic taste as well. The manager of the restaurant with a beard is not welcoming and is a...rude person. Completely bad experience.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Farnaz Ahmadi, Owner at Rustom Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

Hello Thanks for taking the time to write us a review. Since the portion of food in our restaurant is really large and no one has complained about it, we believe that you have mistaken our business. Please email us your visit details such as...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

One of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to. Prashant took good care of us, and his suggestions were spot-on. He even made some adjustments to the dishes to accommodate our needs. The chicken butter and lamb karahi were simply magical. Thank you, Prashant.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

I came here to pick up my dinner and it was absolutely delicious! Warm welcome, great food... would definitely recommend!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Wonderful experience at the Rustom Restaurant. We had several dishes and all of them were delicious, especially seafood Pathia. All of our servers were extremely professional and hospitable, one of them was Prashanth. Overall, great experience, superb service and ambiance, and delicious food.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Very Nice and clean environment Tasty Food Very welcoming staff and checking if you need anything Strongly recommended

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Food was fine but not exceptional. Naan was quite dry. In the absence of a Jaipuri (which the waiter had never heard of!) he recommended a chicken karahi as a substitute which turned out to be nothing similar in any way. It also lacked sauce....I also ordered the egg and mushroom rice which contained an incredible amount of peas to the point the egg and mushrooms just tasted of peas too. The staff also were distant and not particularly welcoming. The restaurant was approx 1/4 full at peak dinner time and yet they would not provide a table (despite the many options) to allow a phone to be charged. I explained my battery was very low which I was relying on to a) pay for the meal and b) travel home. They just didn’t care and they were not able to explain why we couldn’t switch tables (prior to ordering or anything being served) despite several available charging points being visible. Having used the same couple of restaurants in the area for 20 years we wanted to trial a different option but we will not be returning to Rustom.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

One of the best food I tested out of gujarat india I have to says vary good india restaurant thank you

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Went in for business lunch advertised outside restaurant Wasn’t offered that menu, when I asked for it attitude changed Surly, didn’t like the way the person in charge spoke to staff Meal should have salad with it, none arrived Asked and was told the menu...had changed, I pointed out it was on the menu Was told they are changing the menu next week? Pity, food was nice but quite small portion and no salad as stated on menuMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 24 October 2023

I went tk this restaurant with my friends, and we were very happy and satisfied with their hospitality and of course the food is very tasty as well , And there is a waiter named Prasanth he is an excellent person , with lots of...humour, and very polite with us . Ovearall we are very satisfied with the food and the staff as well.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 23 October 2023

Love this place and the food is just awesome Specially, excellent service by PRASHANTH…Had a very nice experience..

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023

Honest review. I really didn’t like the food and customer service was not great. Drinks were ordered and my drink was delivered whilst the other 3 guests had to wait 5 mins for their drinks to come. At one point my sister had literally just...put her fork down in her starter plate (after finishing) and the waiter whisked her plate away. The other 3 guests had not finished their starters yet. I would think you just wait and pick all the plates up together? I ordered a curry and was not asked whether it should be a side or a main. I ended up getting a side. My Channa chaat was so bland. There was hardly no sauce in it. Literally a sliver of imli and a sliver of yoghurt. I tried to look around for a waiter to ask for more sauce but no waiter on sight for the next 5 minutes. Tarka daal had no tarka on top. Bland bland bland. Then when we asked for a dessert menu, the waiter asked which of the 3 desserts he named we would like. We were like - are these the only choice? To which he replied oh let me get you the dessert menu (lots of different choices). He said since we were Pakistani, he assumed we would only want Pakistani/Indian desserts. Spent a good £140 there. Will not be back here again. Very disappointed.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Farnaz Ahmadi, Owner at Rustom Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 23 October 2023

Hello, Thanks for taking time to put us a review. We take review of our customers into serious consideration and checked the info you shared on your review however we didn't find any information about it and we strongly believe that you have mistaken our...More

Reviewed 22 October 2023

Very tasty diner, excellent dishes. Very friendly and professional waiter, thanks AJ. Very good restaurant.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023

Amazing food, was craving for desi style food and rustom didnt disappoint. Thanks Ajeet for being on top of your service with humble smile.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 12 October 2023

Food portion sizes are very generous. The food is very flavorful. Service is excellent. And if you are not familiar with the menu the staffs are very helpful.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 23 September 2023

Though the restaurant claims Indian and Pakistani food, but go there to eat vegeterian food and you will be surprised. Very good food. But beware of Roti size, they are big, so order appropriately.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Hello thanks for your question, it is halal, and proper halal!
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Dont think so, we had to climb some steps from the pavement to enter the restaurant.
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I only saw street parking. We walked there from our hotel.
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RUSTOM RESTAURANT, Edinburgh - West End - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor

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Yes, Rustom Restaurant offers takeaway services.

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Rustom Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5