pataka edinburgh

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Pataka is one of the top restaurants in the city, providing delectable Indian and Bengali cuisine in a setting inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Pataka, Edinburgh

Pataka is a unique Indian restaurant in Edinburgh in Newington, resting a short walk away from Holyrood Park where you’ll find Arthur’s Seat.

Some highly recommended dishes include the Sabzi Chilli Dall, the Ginger Saag Dal, Mangsho Roti, the Royal Murgha and the Badshahi Borisa.

A fascinating tidbit about this eatery is that Ian Rankin frequents there on a regular basis! Rankin is a well-known Scottish mystery novelist who has included the Pataka restaurant in not one, but two of his novels, making it an even more memorable hotspot.

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