Britannia Spice

Britannia Spice
150 Commercial Street, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6LB
  • Telephone 0131 555 2255
  • Food served Mon–Sat noon–2.15pm, 5–1.30pm; Sun 5–11.30pm.
  • Average price £9.95 (set lunch); £23.50 (evening meal)
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  • Website www.britanniaspice.co.uk

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Britannia Spice
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To say there’s a nautical air to Britannia Spice is an understatement. Sails and brass fittings adorn the walls and the waiters – sorry ‘crew’ – are decked out in white uniforms with braided epaulettes. The feeling is one of luxury, rather than booze-cruise, and there is no faulting the speed, efficiency and friendliness of the ship’s company. Once you’ve been escorted to your table, drinks, poppadoms and starters arrive in quick succession. Of the appetisers, the tandoori lamb chop is gloriously smoky and charred from the grill, its spice balanced with a dash of lemon juice. A main of garlic chicken is coated in a rich, dark sauce, where the sweetness of the roasted garlic blends well with the tart, sweet tandoori chicken. The Himalaya rui khumbi pairs a gently spiced and crisply char-grilled trout with a tangy, fruity sauce and some particularly fine sautéed mushrooms. Desserts are of the stock, frozen variety but all in all this is a voyage well worth taking.

  • High point: The fluffy yet crispy naan breads are excellent
  • Low point: Ubiquitous branding gets a bit much
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 2
  • Delivery: Free on orders over £15
  • Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
  • Music on stereo: Indian music
  • Capacity: 140
  • Largest group: 160
  • Open since: 2000
  • House wine: £13.95 per bottle

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14. Molly brown31 Jul 2012, 9:21pm5 stars Britannia Spice Report

My partner and I chose this restaurant for our anniversary and were glad we did. The service is very attentive but not over bearing,the food was excellent as you would expect from a multi-award winning restaurant in this category and it's lovely setting. This is a fabulous Indian restaurant - food, setting pre-meal drinks, wine tea/ coffee and they have recently started take away delivery service and I would highly recommend this restaurant .

13. Charlotte Kingswood15 Jul 2012, 7:54pm5 stars Britannia Spice Report

We had dined Britannia Spice regularly, This place was good and luxury feeling decked out in glamorous ocean liner style The food was well presented. We went for the Indian & Thali - a bit of everything. Subtle flavours. This does not imply they were insipid! Reasonably priced. Prompt service. We would definitely recommend it. Recently they have started home delivery service, we do use their service some times.

12. Alter Native7 Jul 2012, 9:56pm1 star Britannia Spice Report

Do not waste your money here. We ordered a takeaway this evening, it arrived within the hour as advised, we quickly plated it up and the food was luke warm at best. Immediately rang to complain and was basically told I was a liar!! Eventually offered to have the food collected (eh?!) and he would re-deliver the order again (which would be another wait)...would have preferred to be sent fresh food straight away without having to re-package the cold food but this wasn't an option so didn't bother. Re-heated in the microwave but the chicken was dry and tough and after the abysmal customer service we'd somewhat lost our appetite. Needless to say we won't be back nor would we recommend to others.

11. rob1517 Apr 2012, 9:04pm5 stars Britannia Spice Report

“The finest Indian meal we've had in a long time”

Britannia Spice has to be one of the very best restaurants in Edinburgh. The menu was varied Indian, Thai, Bangladeshis and interesting, the food was superbly cooked and the whole ambience made for a great evening, with very friendly & attentive staff. We will be back again.

10. SeanS2 Feb 2012, 9:14pm5 stars Britannia Spice Report

We live nearby Leith and regularly pop in. We've never been disappointed with the quality of the food they produce. A choice of dishes from Indian, Thai or Nepalese. This restaurant is one of our favorites in Edinburgh. It's not as expensive as the venue looks, our favourite dish is Mango Chicken, which is sweet and mild. My partner loves the Katmundu Murgh, Definitely recommend it.

9. Tom H18 Jan 2012, 12:03pm5 stars Britannia Spice Report

I love Indian food and this is right up there with the very best, service is friendly and efficient; I will be back.

8. Linda H18 Jan 2012, 11:35am5 stars Britannia Spice Report

I love Britannia Spice have been many times and it just gets better! The surroundings are really relaxing, service excellent and food tops the bill! Looking forward to my next visit, keep up the good work Britannia Spice you have lots of opposition in Edinburgh but no contest in my book!

7. Paul v Finch17 Jan 2012, 3:23pm5 stars Britannia Spice Report

Love it!! If you haven't been you should go

6. Anil2 Jan 2012, 9:15pm5 stars Britannia Spice Report

Warm welcome, excellent food, excellent presentation, brilliant service and value for money Britannia Spice one of the best restaurant in the country I ever visit

5. Anil2 Jan 2012, 6:48pm5 stars Britannia Spice Report

This is award winning gem of the edinburgh dining scene is often referred to as the best Indian restaurant in the capital. In fact it won the "best in Britain awarded and three time british curry winning awared. The menu is vast - Indian bangladashi,Nepali and thi dishesh are surved and the prices are reasonable.
This restarent is simply and stylish with the relax ambience of a royal yacht is a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike.

My favourite Bangladeshi dishes is palok murgh chorchory, tender prices of rosted chicken cooked with spaince in a rich medium hot sauce.
North Indian garlick lamb , cubes rosted in a tandoor fresh garlick and medium hot sause.
My most favourite vegetarian is "palok gajor cashew Nut" blend of fresh spinach ,carrots and cashew nuts was beautifully presented dishes,we had dine in new year 's day for two persons two course meal including drinks come total of £45 , we really enjoyed very much and we back again and suggest others to visit such a fantastic Multi ethnic restaurant ,located in Leith near the Royal Yacht Britannia , Ocean terminal Shoping centre

4. Pokharel30 Dec 2011, 10:13pm5 stars Britannia Spice Report

Last night had dinner at britannia spice with my friend. I heard this restaurant very good report about this resturant and they are serving indian, Thai, bangladeshi, and nepalese. We ordered starter tandoori lamb chop which was brilliant taste and my friend ordered Thai soup Tom yum was also very tasty. Than we go for main course Kathmandu murgh was nepalese item cooked with lentils which was very nice and smooth taste, than we shared satkora ghost ,special from bangladesh with tender piece of lamb cooked in medium hot sauce with rinds,and kaffir lime leaves,Excellent taste. Overall food and service is excellent. Decor is the touch of royal yatch. We really enjoyed the night and will be back soon,and try more other popular dishes.

3. leither2 Jan 2009, 6:49pm1 star Britannia Spice Report

Food was ok, maybe as the main review says too much lettuce and stuff on the plate making it seem like you have lots, no sauces to speak of so dont order any rice, you wont need it unless you like to eat plain boiled rice. The main grip I have is we sat down and the waiter brought us 2 large bottles of beer some poppadoms and some mixed chutneys without us asking for this, and yes it was on the final bill...!!! We were going to order beer, but for them to presume we wanted large ones and poppadoms and chutneys to the value of £15 was too much!!! dont think I'd go back,

2. ClarraBella24 Aug 2008, 12:24pm Report

Dont go!

Sat for almost 45 minutes before our order was taken, then the starters took another 40 minutes to arrive. We then had to wait even longer for the main course.

People that arrived after us were in, served, eating and out before we had our main courses.

Emailed them to complain 1 month ago and I'm still waiting on a reply.

DON'T GO!! shocking service, average food and waiters that can't speak english..... you have been warned.

1. jim p23 Mar 2008, 9:06pm Report

excitement changed to apprehension when we arrived at Britannia Spice, the award winning restaurant in Leith
it all changed when we walked through the door and were ignored for 30 mins in the doorway, no greeting and treated like a badly behaved infant when we reminded staff we did actually have a reservation?
'hi, we'll be with you shortly?' it's not rocket science!
an hour into our dining experience 2 very average starters arrived... but as hungry as we were a main course of partially cooked 'chicken shashlik' left us feeling very short changed.
hmm an award winning restaurant living on past glory!
the staff did remove this from the bill... but marks out of 10... em, very disappointing, to be fair the restaurant was busy, but raw chicken is a bit of a health issue.

take care Britannia Spice

we won't be back

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Average rating 4.5/5 from 12 reviews of Britannia Spice.

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