Celestia is an Indian fine dining restaurant at 18 Eyre Place in Edinburgh. Close to Stockbridge and the New Town, it pairs an opulent dining room with a polished approach to traditional Indian flavours.
The kitchen combines Indian culinary heritage with modern techniques and locally sourced Scottish ingredients. Meat, fish and vegetable dishes are prepared with an emphasis on fresh cooking, complex spice and clearly defined textures.
An à la carte menu gives diners freedom to combine starters, mains and accompaniments, while tasting and lunch menus offer more structured routes through the food. Vegan choices are available on request, supporting groups with varied dietary preferences.
A full drinks selection and professional table service make Celestia well suited to celebrations, romantic dinners and business meals. The balance of dramatic decor and carefully presented food creates a restaurant experience intended to feel special without losing warmth.
Address: 18 Eyre Place, Edinburgh EH3 5EP, Scotland
Celestia Menu
Vegetarian Appetizers
PALAK PATTA CHAT
Batter coated crispy fried spinach, mixed with pomegranate, crunchy savoury, topped with trio sauce.
DAKSHINI PANEER
Cottage cheese stuffed with dry nuts, ginger, chilli and grilled with ground spices and clarified butter.
POTATO KHUBANI TIKI CHAT
Sweet cumin tempered potato, stuffed with apricot served with chickpeas and trio sauce.
CRISPY ONION FRITTERS
Golden fry crispy onion patty serve with tomato chilli sauce.
OKRA NOIR
Fresh okra tossed in a spiced blend of rice flour, gram flour, red chilli, and traditional Indian seasonings, deep-fried until crisp.
ASSORTED VEGETABLE CRISP
Seasonal vegetables, delicately battered and fried to a crisp.
CLASSIC VEGETABLE SAMOSA
Pastry parcel stuffed with potato and green peas.
Seafood Appetizers
KASAUNDI MONKFISH TIKKA
Monkfish marinated with mustard sauce, curry leaf, yogurt and black pepper.
KERALA CHILLI GARLIC PRAWNS
King prawns coated with freshly ground spices, roasted garlic and malt vinegar.
AMRITSARI AJWAIN FISH
Gram flour battered, deep fried fish fillet, tossed with carom seed.
Non-Veg Appetizers
JOSHILLA MURG TIKKA
Boneless chicken, marinated with Indian aromatic spices.
MURG MALAI PARMESAN
Chicken breast marinated with chopped ginger, chilli, cheese and pepper.
DOHRA SEEKH KEBAB
Minced lamb and chicken marinated with freshly ground spices, ginger and garlic cooked in the tandoor.
LAMB BARRA CHOPS
Lamb ribs marinated with ginger and garlic paste, red chilli, malt vinegar and garam masala.
CHICKEN PAKORA
Crisp, spiced chicken fritters with a delicate sauce.
Gastronomic Mains – From Our Clay Oven
JOSHILLA MURG TIKKA
Boneless chicken, marinated with Indian aromatic spices.
MURG MALAI PARMESAN
Chicken breast marinated with chopped ginger, chilli, cheese and pepper.
DOHRA SEEKH KEBAB
Minced lamb and chicken marinated with freshly ground spices, ginger and garlic cooked in the tandoor.
LAMB BARRA CHOPS
Lamb ribs marinated with ginger and garlic paste, red chilli, malt vinegar and garam masala.
TANDOORI GRAND ASSORTMENT
Consists of tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, chicken tikka and seek kebabs, served with naan bread – a must for all tandoori connoisseurs!
Celestia Special Biryani
All dishes are accompanied with mixed pickles & raita.
CELESTIA SPECIAL LAMB BIRYANI
Tender Scottish lamb marinated overnight with home ground spices, cooked with fragrant basmati rice.
CHICKEN BIRYANI
Chicken cooked with mint, coriander, ginger, yoghurt and saffron rice.
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
Fresh season picked vegetables cooked with basmati rice.
Poultry À La Carte
BUTTER CHICKEN
Chicken tikka cooked in tomato based gravy enriched with butter and fresh cream.
CHICKEN KORMA
Mildly spiced chicken cooked with onion, tomato, almond and coconut with fresh cream to finish.
CHICKEN KARAHI
Chicken breast cooked with caramelised onion, tomato, bell pepper and ginger garlic.
MURGH PALAK
Chicken cooked in a rich, spiced spinach gravy, showcasing the earthy flavors of North Indian cuisine.
MADRAS POULET
Chicken gently braised in a vibrant South Indian Madras curry, layered with sun-ripened tomatoes, toasted mustard seeds and aromatic spices.
VINDALOO AU POULET
Tender chicken in a bold, fiery sauce that ignites the palate with intense, warming spices.
TIKKA MASALA DE LUXE
Grilled chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices.
CHICKEN JHALFREZI
Chicken tossed with julienne of ginger, tomato and bell pepper in a tangy sauce tempered with carom seeds.
HYDERABADI CHICKEN MASALA
A dish from the south of India with chicken filled cooked with jeera, coriander, peanut, red chilli, and Indian spices, and curry leaves.
CHILLI GARLIC CHICKEN
A popular North Indian dish consisting of a gram flour batter-fried chicken fillet cooked with garlic, onion and tomato paste. It has all the Indian spices.
Sea & Shores
GRILLED GREEN SEABASS CALDEN
Seabass marinated with coriander, ginger pepper, chilli and a lime based sauce.
GOAN FISH CURRY
A rich coconut-based curry infused with aromatic coastal spices, featuring tender, delicately cooked fish.
PRAWN KOLHAPURI
Fresh prawns cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves, jeera, coriander, sliced coconut. Red chilli-sesame seeds with tomato base.
PALAK-E-JHINGA
Fresh prawn tossed with julienne of ginger, tomato and bell pepper in a tangy sauce tempered with carom seeds.
The Lamb Atelier
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Lamb cooked with aromatic spices and infused in a sauce made with onion, tomato garlic and cinnamon.
EMBER LAMB VINDALOO
Spicy lamb dish cooked with onion, Kashmiri red chilli, garlic and fennel seed.
LAMB KARAHI
Delicately cooked in caramelised onion, tomato, bell pepper, ginger chilli.
SAAG D’AGNEAU
Lamb simmered with fresh spinach and subtle spices.
CELESTIA LAMB BHUNA
Chicken gently braised in a vibrant South Indian Madras curry, layered with sun-ripened tomatoes, toasted mustard seeds and aromatic spices.
LAMB MADRAS
Spicy lamb chunk with onion, tomato, chilli sauce and finish with fresh coriander.
GONGURA LAMB MAMSAM
A savoury and tangy spicy Scottish lamb slow cooked over fire with flavoured gongora leaf.
Vegetarian Celestia Specials
PANEER BUTTER MASALA
Seared cottage cheese in a spiced tomato and spinach reduction, finished with butter and cream.
PALAK-PANEER REIMAGINED
Wilted spinach scented with garlic and cumin, paired with seared Indian cottage cheese.
CELESTIA DUM ALOO
Baby potatoes deep fried in all Indian spices including shahi jeera. Ginger, garlic paste, yoghurt, cashews, with a rich sauce.
HYDERABADI BAINGAN MASALA
A dish belonging to the south of India with deep-fried baby aubergines, jeera, coriander, red chilli, peanut, curry leaves and Indian spices.
CELESTIA BUTTER DAL
Whole black lentils cooked overnight on a very slow heat, finished with churned butter and fresh cream.
TARKA DAL FRY
Yellow lentils cooked with sautéed onions, garlic, chilli and finished with fresh coriander.
PANEER JHALFREZI
Paneer tossed with julienne of ginger, tomato and bell pepper in a tangy sauce tempered with carom seeds.
Vegetarian Side Dishes
PALAK-PANEER REIMAGINED
Wilted spinach scented with garlic and cumin, paired with seared Indian cottage cheese.
CELESTIA DUM ALOO
Baby potatoes deep fried in all Indian spices including shahi jeera. Ginger, garlic paste, yoghurt, cashews, with a rich sauce.
PALAK ALOO
Sautéed spinach and baby potatoes in spiced reduction.
CELESTIA BUTTER DAL
Whole black lentils cooked overnight on a very slow heat finished with churned butter and fresh cream.
TADKA DAL FRY
Yellow lentils cooked with sautéed onions, garlic, chilli and finished with fresh coriander.
Accompaniments
PAPAD BASKET & CHUTNEY SET
Mixed flavour of poppadum’s with chutney set.
HOME PRESERVED GARLIC PICKLE
MIXED VEGETABLE RAITA
INDIAN SPICY CHILLI LIME AND ONION
Rice
BOILED RICE
Basmati rice.
SAFFRON DUM PULAO
Saffron flavoured basmati rice.
MUSHROOM PULAO
Mushrooms tossed saffron pulao.
SPECIAL PULAO
Basmati rice stir fried with egg and peas.
Bread
Leavened bread made with refined flour.
PLAIN OR BUTTER NAAN
GARLIC NAAN
PESHWARI NAAN
CHEESE NAAN
KEEMA NAAN
Roti
Whole wheat bread cooked in our clay oven.
PLAIN OR BUTTER
The Celestial Lunch Menu
VEG 15.95 | NON VEG 19.95. Kindly select one dish from each of the following columns.
Assorted poppadum & chutney set
PANEER TIKKA
Tender paneer pieces marinated in spiced yogurt and roasted in the tandoor for a smoky, flavourful bite. Served with mint chutney.
CRISPY ONION FRITTERS
Golden fry crispy onion patty served with tomato chilli sauce.
ASSORTED VEGETABLE CRISP
Seasonal vegetables, delicately battered and fried to a crisp.
BHATTI MURGH
Tender chicken pieces marinated in spiced yoghurt and roasted in the clay oven, bursting with smoky, chargrilled flavour.
LAMB SEEK
Juicy minced lamb blended with aromatic spices and herbs, grilled on skewers in the tandoor for authentic flavour.
FISH PAKORA
Gram flour battered, deep fried fish fillet, tossed with carom seed.
KADAHI PANEER
Cottage cheese cooked with caramelized onion, tomato, bell pepper and ginger garlic.
CHANA MASALA
Chickpeas slow cooked in a fragrant tomato and spice blend.
PALAK PANEER
Wilted spinach scented with garlic and cumin, paired with seared Indian cottage cheese.
MURG HANDI MASALA
Boneless chicken cooked in a rich tomato and onion gravy with aromatic spices, finished in a traditional handi for full, homely flavour.
SCOTTISH LAMB CURRY
Prime cuts of Scottish lamb gently simmered in a rich, spiced gravy of tomato, onion and roasted cumin, capturing the warmth and depth of traditional North Indian cuisine.
GOAN FISH CURRY
Fish fillet cooked in a onion, tomato, tamarind and coconut sauce tempered with mustard seeds curry leaf.
BOILED RICE
PULAO RICE
TAPAS NAAN
The Celestial Lunch Plate
MINCE MEAT SEEK
Served with Indian bread
MASALA FISH & CHIPS
JASHILA CHICKEN TIKKA
Served with Indian bread
PONEER TIKKI
With chips
Red Wine
GRANDIOSE MERLOT FRANCE
The grapes are picked at optimum maturity and a small proportion of the grapes went through thermovinification to extract maximum fruit aromas. The rest is vinified traditionally to provide supple tannins. There are aromas of ripe plums and hints of violets; with soft smooth tannins making this wine a real crowd pleaser.
CA` VITTORIA APPASSIMENTO, PUGLIA ITALY
The drying gives to the wines the typical notes of ripe fruits, such as plums and raisins. The hand-picked grapes are pressed and the fermentation starts. The skins are left on the must for a long period to extract flavours and the characteristic red colour. Subsequently the wine is left in barrels for about 3 or 4 months; this ageing gives the pleasant notes of spices and vanilla.
HEARTLAND SPICE TRADER SHIRAZ CABERNET AUSTRALIA
Heartland Spice Trader Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant, bold wine emanating from the lusciously sun-drenched vineyards of South Australia. Imbued with a sensuous depth, its amalgamation of dark berry fruits, spicy undertones, and smooth chocolate notes creates a complex yet balanced palette. This compelling wine displays rich, ripe flavours of plum and blackcurrant, intertwined with an earthy aroma and a hint of vanilla.
MALBEC, BODEGA LUIGI BOSCA ARGENTINA
Intense and pleasant aromas of great varietal typicity and notes reminiscent of red fruits, in addition to its somewhat highly balanced floral and spicy hints. It is wide, expressive and flowing in the mouth, with sweet tannins and an excellent fruity character. Straightforward and firm in the palate, its well-integrated ageing in oak barrels can be perceived, also showing a deep, long-lasting and clean finish.
White Wine
LA RONCIERE CANTOALBA CHARDONNAY CHILE
Distinguished and fine. It has an attractive combination of fruit aromas such as pineapple, peach and pear. In the mouth, there is an adequate acidity that correctly adjusts to its volume and density. Round, elegant wine with a defined character.
CHAPEAU MELON BLANC JEREMY HUCHET, LOIRE (ORGANIC) FRANCE
Made from traditional Muscadet grape Melon de Bourgogne, showing that trademark touch of salinity we know and love, enlivened with a touch of Sauvignon blanc for added aromatics
PROTEA CHENIN BLANC, ANTHONIJ RUPERT WYNE, STELLENBOSCH SOUTH AFRICA
A delicate nuance of chamomile adds depth and interest to the nose of typical stone fruit: apricot, and peach. Ripeness of rich fruits – nectarine, apricot and Golden Delicious apple – is tempered by a bright tang of citrus peel and fresh acidity. Adding dimension and depth is an exciting light chalky grip and evidence of time on lees. Rounded and full with good body and length. Impressive balance and focus in the way the fruit, acid and lees relate.
PINOT GRIGIO VENEZIA, LA CANTINA PIZZOLATO (ORGANIC) ITALY
A Pinot Grigio of exceptional quality. Fresh and grassy, with hint of citrus and a touch of walnut adding pleasant depth to a refreshing wine. It has a super smooth mouthfeel, and well judged acidity to ensure freshness.
Beers & Cider
Kingfisher
Bombay Bicycle
Cobra
Peroni
Spirits
Smirnoff
Grey Goose
Ciroc Various
Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
Liqueurs & Aperitifs
6.95 each
Tia Maria
Baileys
Cointreau
Peach Schnapps
Soft Drinks
3.95 each
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
Irn Bru
Fresh Juice
3.75 each