Our first Scottish home, in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh sits proudly within a grand former bank on Hanover Street. This Grade 1 listed building transports you to a Varanasi street kitchen, where hurricane lanterns and fairy lights hang. A place to visit with friends or family, for a quick bite to eat or even a special occasion, and what’s more, we’re dog friendly.
If you’re looking for an Indian restaurant in Edinburgh that cares about the food more than the fuss, then come on down. We’ve filled the place with our signature rope swings and the smell of toasted spices. It’s a simple, honest dining experience that doesn’t feel like a typical meal out.
From wedding parties to work get-togethers, Mowgli Edinburgh has plenty of space. With our high ceilings and tree-lined tables, it’s a great backdrop for a celebration that feels a bit different.
And with locations all around the UK, including London, Manchester and Bristol to name a few, Mowgli offers distinctive venues for private events & celebrations, no matter where you are.
By train: We’re a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station, so we’re a great meeting point if you’re coming from out of town.
By tram: We are a 2-minute stroll from the Princes Street Tram Stop.
By car: If you’re driving, the St James Quarter or Q-Park Omni Centre are your best bets, both about 10 minutes away on foot.
Hanover Street sits right in the sweet spot of the city, tucked between the grand columns of the New Town and the skyline of the Old Town. It’s the perfect base for a day of wandering. So, why not make a proper day of it?
Art and culture: The Scottish National Gallery is a 4-minute walk away, and the Scott Monument is just around the corner.
Shopping: We are steps away from the big shops on Princes Street and the fancy boutiques on George Street.
City sights: You can walk up to Edinburgh Castle in 10 minutes or just have a wander through Princes Street Gardens before coming in for a tiffin.
Children’s Hospices Across Scotland is dedicated to supporting every family who face the toughest challenge of their lives – knowing that their child is going to die. For thirty years the charity has been offering a full family support service for babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions. This includes palliative care, family respite and support – through their hospices, homecare services and hospital presence.
We’re all about the modern Indian home kitchen. Food should be a conversation and a shared experience that leaves you feeling full and happy. It’s honest cooking that brings the energy of the Indian streets to the heart of Edinburgh.
Walk in and you’ll find plenty of light, trees, and our iconic rope swings. It’s a great spot for a night out or a family meal. The vibe is designed to take you away from the Edinburgh drizzle and drop you straight into a sunny Indian street food market.
We serve the kind of food Indians eat at home and on their streets – dishes full of flavour, warmth and personality. Inspired by the city of Varanasi, our menu brings together vibrant street plates, tiffins filled with rich curries, and a balance of meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes. Every recipe is made in-house using fresh ingredients and real spices. Our small plates and tiffins are perfect for sharing and discovering new flavours with the people you love.
Yes, a large part of our menu is naturally vegan or vegetarian. Look for the leaf symbol on our menu to find the meat-free dishes, and refer to our allergen guide for a full breakdown of vegan and vegetarian options available here.
As well as the main menu, we also provide a vegan menu when requested.
At Mowgli we have a non-Gluten menu to help our guests when navigating their dietary requirements. While dishes on this menu are made with ingredients that do not contain gluten, some suppliers have added “may contain” warnings due to possible cross-contamination during production. For this reason, we cannot guarantee our food is completely free from gluten, and we do not advise guests with severe allergies or coeliac disease to consume from this menu. Please speak to a manager in advance about any allergens or intolerances. Our allergen guide is also available here.
We try our best to cater for allergens where we can, however, every dish in Mowgli is freshly prepared in small kitchens that handle allergens and each dish contains spices that are ground externally. For this reason, we cannot guarantee the absence of any allergens in any of our dishes.
Customers with life-threatening allergies and intolerances must take this risk into consideration before choosing to dine with us. Our allergen guide is available here. Unfortunately, we cannot cater for allergens via delivery.
We do. Our kids menu offers smaller portions of selected main dishes, and plenty to please young diners. We are a family brand born from home-style cooking, which is why it’s important to us that every guest has a wonderful authentic experience, no matter their age.
Of course. You can explore the full Mowgli menu, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten friendly dishes, on our website. We keep it updated so you always know what’s cooking before you visit. You can also access our allergen guide which has handy filters to help you navigate any specific requirements you may have, see it here.
We know our guests love to explore the different flavours and textures on our menu, so we’ve created a few sharing options to make that easy.
Our Sharer Menu is perfect for two or more people, packed with Mowgli favourites to enjoy together. For larger gatherings, our Feasting Menu is designed for tables of seven or more – it keeps the dishes flowing and helps us look after your whole party with the best possible service.
You can find your nearest Mowgli here. Every restaurant has its own personality, inspired by the warmth and bustle of Indian home cooking.
We always recommending booking a table, especially at busy times like the weekend. You can make a reservation quickly online through our bookings page, or you can call our restaurant directly on 0131 560 2510. Walk ins are also welcome wherever possible, so if you haven’t booked and want to swing by please do come in and the team will do what they can to seat you.
Yes! We accept walk ins wherever possible, so swing by and see us. However, if you know what time you’re coming please do book online or by calling our restaurant directly on 0131 560 2510 to guarantee your table.
You can manage your booking directly through your confirmation email – there’s a link that lets you amend or cancel with just a few clicks. If you’re having trouble, give the restaurant a quick call on 0131 560 2510 and we’ll be happy to help.
Absolutely, Mowgli is made for sharing, so we love hosting group gatherings. Most of our restaurants can accommodate larger tables, and our Sharer Menus are perfect for groups who want to try a bit of everything. You can book online for smaller parties, or get in touch with your local Mowgli directly for bigger celebrations.
A number of our restaurants also offer private or semi-private dining areas, and even exclusive venue hire. If you’d like to host an event at Mowgli, please visit our Events page and complete our enquiry form. From there, our events team will be in touch to talk you through our spaces, set menus, and how we can make your occasion truly special.
Edinburgh Waverley station sits just 9 minutes away on foot, making our restaurant perfectly accessible for travellers. You’ll find us brilliantly positioned amongst Edinburgh’s cultural treasures, with Edinburgh Castle a pleasant 15-minute stroll, the National Museum of Scotland 12 minutes away, and The Real Mary King’s Close only 10 minutes from our door. The National Galleries of Scotland are practically next door at just 3 minutes’ walk, whilst NCP Edinburgh Castle Terrace car park offers convenient parking just 13 minutes away.
Parkplatz Car Park (6 min walk)
and St James Centre Car Park
(10 min walk) are nearby.
Edinburgh is partially accessible as a stair-lift is required to enter the premises,
please ring the bell at the bottom of the steps to gain access. Accessible facilities are available.
Outdoor seating is available.
Yes, we are dog friendly and we love to see your four-legged friends in our restaurants. Well behaved dogs add to the feeling of Mowgli being a home from home, which is at the heart of what we aspire to be.
We always try to keep our prices fair and our food generous. We don’t run nationwide discounts, but if you visit our What’s On page, you’ll find any local events or offers that might be running near you. We also have a Sharer Menu and other seasonal set menus, which give you the chance to enjoy a full spread of Mowgli favourites, made for those who love to share and explore at a great price. We also have a loyalty programme which you can sign up to for rewards.
Yes, we do! You can download the Mowgli Loyalty Programme through the app store. Simply show your code to your server for a stamp to be added every time you dine, and when you collect stamps you will receive rewards. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the Mowgli family. Find out more about our loyalty programme here.
Mowgli is great for sharing, so we usually recommend around two to three dishes per person – a mix of street food, and curries with a rice or bread works perfectly, depending on how hungry you are!
We pride ourselves on creating a beautiful ambience in every restaurant, through glowing fairy lights and a buzzing atmosphere. We have traditional seating available, but also our much loved swing seats are available in every restaurant. Please let the team know when booking if you’d prefer to sit on a swing seat and we will do what we can to accommodate this.
Yes, you can order Mowgli for delivery to your home through Uber Eats. Just search for Mowgli on the Uber Eats app to see if we’re delivering in your area. Then sit back, relax, and let the tiffins come to you.
Yes, Mowgli gift vouchers are available to buy online here. They can be sent instantly by email or posted in a beautiful gift card wallet, perfect for anyone who loves Mowgli, or when you want to give the gift of Indian home-style food. Our vouchers can be used at any Mowgli restaurant across the UK, when dining in.
Yes, you can find our range of Mowgli merchandise, including cookbooks, aprons, t-shirts and more — all available to buy online here.
To view our current vacancies, please visit our careers page.
Giving back is at the heart of Mowgli. Every restaurant supports a local House Charity, chosen by our teams, with £1 from every meal and other charitable initiatives such as the Mowgli Dog Show and team fundraising all going straight to those causes. Through the Mowgli Trust, we also support national charities that make a real difference to people and communities across the UK. You can find out more about our charity work here.
100% of all tronc (tips) goes to Mowgli employees. Tronc is processed by a third-party Company separate to Mowgli Street Food Ltd. The process of allocating tronc is independent from Mowgli and led by an external Troncmaster.
