Bell Bottom Eatery is an Indian restaurant at 2 Polwarth Crescent in Edinburgh. Its colourful identity draws on the energy of 1980s Delhi, presenting Indian food in a lively contemporary dining room.
Starters include vegetable pakora, onion pakora and chicken 65, followed by curries, biryani and dishes cooked with tandoori spices. Rice, naan and other breads make it easy to assemble a shared meal around several contrasting mains.
Vegan starters and plant-based choices give the menu useful breadth, while lassi, beer, cider and wine complement the savoury dishes. Gulab jamun, kulfi and other desserts provide a traditional sweet finish alongside tea or coffee.
Guests can book a table, dine in or order for collection and delivery, with lunch and evening service offered through the week. Anyone with allergies or intolerances should confirm current recipes and kitchen procedures directly with staff before ordering.
Address: 2 Polwarth Crescent, Edinburgh EH11 1HW, Scotland
Bell Bottom Eatery Menu
Starters
Vegetable Pakora
Crispy fried fritters made with mixed vegetables and chickpea flour.
Crispy Onion Pakora
Spiced, deep-fried onion fritters with a crispy and savoury bite.
Chilli Garlic Chips
Deep fried chips are tossed in Bell Bottom house special chilli garlic sauce garnished with sesame seeds and a touch of spring onions.
Masala Chips
Deep fried chips are tossed in our bell bottoms special tandoori masala.
Plain Chips
Classic deep fried crunchy plain chips
Chicken 65
Spicy, crispy fried chicken with bold flavours and tangy seasoning.
Chicken Popcorn
Bite-sized crispy chicken pieces, deep-fried, seasoned, perfect for snacking
Chicken Pakora
Tender chicken pieces marinated in Bell Bottom spices, deep-fried in a crisp gram flour batter.
Salt and Pepper Chicken
Crispy seasoned chicken, fried up with crunchy onions and Bell bottom spicy chilli sauce with a touch of spring onions.
Naga Hakka Wings
Spicy wings marinated in bold, Bell bottom flavourful spices, delivering a fiery kick and savoury taste.
Lamb Haggis Pakora
Crispy fritters with spiced lamb haggis, chickpea flour, and herbs.
Dahi Papdi Chaat
Crispy papdi, yogurt, chutneys, and spices combine for tangy, crunchy delight
Crispy Aubergine Chaat
Spiced, crispy aubergine, tangy chutneys, yogurt, fresh herbs, Irresistible flavours.
Palak Patte Ka Chaat
Crispy spinach leaves topped with yogurt, chutneys, and flavourful spices
Kurkuri Aloo Tikki Chaat
Crispy spicy potato patty with tangy chutneys, delightful street food.
Potli Samosa Chaat
Crispy samosas stuffed with spicy fillings, topped with tangy chutneys.
Tangy Pani Puri
Crispy puris filled with spicy, tangy, sweet water, and flavourful fillings.
Chatpata Tacos Platter
Crispy papad taco shell filled with different fillings veggies, cottage cheese, fried mashed potato mixed chutneys, and herbs.
Pataka Veg Manchurian
Spicy Indo-Chinese dish with fried vegetable fillings. balls in tangy sauce.
Steamed Chicken Momos
Soft, steamed dumplings filled with spiced chicken, herbs, and vegetables.
Tandoori Chicken Momos
Grilled dumplings filled with spiced chicken, marinated in tandoori flavours.
Fried Chilli Garlic Momos
Crispy fried dumplings filled with spicy chilli garlic chicken filling.
Mains
Aloo Gobi Masala
Spicy, flavourful curry with potatoes, cauliflower, and aromatic Indian spices.
Bombay Potato Masala
Spicy, tangy potatoes cooked with Bell Bottom special spices, and herbs.
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Stir-fried okra with onions, spices, and tangy tomato flavour.
Channa Masala
Spicy chickpea curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.
Dal Makhani
Rich, creamy Indian lentil dish with butter, spices, and cream.
Dal Tadka
Flavourful Indian lentil dish tempered with spices, garlic, and chilli.
Paneer Pasanda with Pukhtan Curry
Exquisite Paneer Pasanda: sweet, spicy filling, luscious onion tomato, yogurt & cashew nuts gravy perfection
Paneer Butter Masala
Cashew nuts base gravy Creamy, rich, spiced tomato gravy with soft paneer cubes. Delicious!
Matar Paneer
Spiced curry with tender paneer and green peas in gravy.
Butter Chicken
Iconic butter chicken: tandoori-smoked flavour, cashew nut base fragrant, restaurant-quality indulgence.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Rich, creamy tomato sauce with cashew nut tender spiced chicken tikka pieces
Pistachio Chicken Korma
Chicken in onion-tomato masala with creamy pistachio gravy; flavourful dish
Pepper Spiced Chicken
Spicy South Indian pepper chicken fry with aromatic spices.
South Indian Chilli Garlic Chicken
Deep fried chicken tossed in a spicy chilli garlic sauce with a tangy hot and sour kick, garnished with curry leaves.
Kashmiri Rogan Josh
Kashmiri Rogan Josh is a traditional, spicy lamb curry dish.
Lamb Bhuna Masala
Slow-cooked lamb in thick, spiced gravy with intense, rich flavours.
Lamb Coconut Curry
Kerala-style meat curry with coconut milk, aromatic spices, and herbs
Rara Lamb
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked with minced lamb in a rich spicy gravy
Dal Gosht
Succulent pieces of lamb cooked in lentils in a gravy
Meen Pollichathu
Kerala dish: Grilled Seabass fish onion & tomato in curry leaves spices.
Prawns Malai Curry
Bengali delicacy: shrimp in coconut milk with Indian spices. Aromatic delight
Grilled Salmon with Nilgiri Sauce
Tender grilled salmon, Fragrant Nilgiri Korma, coconut, mint, spices, creamy, flavourful Indian curry.
Grilled Scallops with Alleppey Sauce
Succulent grilled scallops, rich alleppey sauce, tangy mango and coconut perfection.
Flavour of Basmati
All Biryani served with Raita or curry sauce.
Shahi Veg Biryani
A rice delicacy with mix vegetable, lotus seed, paneer.
Dumpukht Chicken Biryani
Dumpukht chicken biryani: slow-cooked rice, aromatic spices, tender chicken, flavourful.
Hyderabadi Gosht Biryani
Slow-cooked Hyderabadi mutton biryani, fragrant, spicy, and delicious.
Bell Bottom Classics Selection
Choose a protein and a sauce. Madras: Spicy, tangy curry sauce with chili, tomato, coconut, and spices. Karahi: Rich, savoury sauce with tomatoes, peppers, garlic, ginger, and spices. Korma: Creamy, mild sauce with coconut, cream, nuts, and aromatic spices. Jalfrezi: Spicy stir-fry curry with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and bold spices. Saag: Creamy spinach delight, spiced to perfection, hearty and flavourful.
Vegetable
Paneer
Chicken
Lamb
Prawns
Bell Bottom Chef Special Selection
Masala Venison Twist
Spiced venison marinated in aromatic masala, infused with an Indian twist.
Railway Duck Curry
Hearty duck curry with potatoes, tangy spices, coconut, and tomatoes.
Homemade Lamb Curry with Bone
Tender lamb on the bone, slow cooked in rich, spiced gravy.
Homemade Chicken Curry with Bone
Succulent chicken on bone, slow cooked in rich spiced gravy with aromatic spices
Tandoori Grilled
Tandoori Malai Broccoli
Char-grilled broccoli marinated in bold tandoori spices Smokey flavourful
Paneer Tikka Shashlik
Paneer tikka is a spiced, grilled Indian cottage cheese appetiser.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Chicken tikka is a spiced, grilled Indian chicken appetiser with marinade.
Tandoori Chicken on Bone
Spiced, marinated chicken on bone, grilled to perfection, smoky, tender, and flavourful.
Honey Ginger Lamb Chop
Juicy lamb chops glazed with honey, ginger, aromatic spices, grilled.
Coconut Ginger Prawns Tikka
Spicy prawns marinated in ginger, coconut, and aromatic tikka spices.
Tandoori Mix Grilled Platter
Broccoli, Paneer Tikka Shashlik, Tandoori Chicken Tikka, lamb chop, prawn tikka served with plain naan and curry sauce.
Fryums & Dips
Fryums/ Papadum
Mango Pickle
Mango Chutney Dip
Coriander Mint Dip
Spiced Onion
Cucumber Raita
Curry Sauce
Salads
Sesame Pomegranate & Broccoli Salad
Healthy, vibrant salad with broccoli, pomegranate, sesame, mango lime & chilli dressing
Corn & Cucumber Salad
Refreshing corn cucumber salad, tangy yogurt, honey, Chilli, perfect balance.
Kachumber Salad
Fresh cucumber, tomato, lettuce, onion, lemon spices refreshing.
Bread & Rice
Tandoori Roti
Clay oven-baked, soft, smoky Indian flatbread perfect with curries.
Naan
Tandoori naan: Clay oven-baked, fluffy, flavourful Indian bread, ideal for dipping.
Garlic Zaatar Naan
Garlic-infused naan bread with aromatic zaatar seasoning, bursting with flavour.
Garlic Coriander Naan
Garlic-infused naan bread with fresh coriander leaves
Garlic Cheese Naan
Naan Topped with cheese, garlic & fresh coriander.
Peshawari Naan
Naan stuffed with sweet filling of coconut, mango puree & cherries.
Pulao Rice
Fragrant rice infused with saffron: aromatic, flavourful, culinary delight.
Steam Rice
Light, fluffy, steamed rice: versatile staple, perfect accompaniment to dishes.
Coconut Rice
Fragrant rice cooked with coconut milk, subtly sweet, and nutty flavour.
Mushroom Fried Rice
Fragrant fried rice with tender mushroom.
4 Course Lunch Menu
£9.99 per person. Choose one from each section. Add papadums £1.99, pickle tray for £2.99.
Vegetable Pakora
Crispy fritters with mixed vegetables and spices. Vegan
Onion Bhaji
Deep-fried spiced onion balls, crunchy and flavourful delight. Vegan
Vegetable Samosa
Golden pastry filled with seasoned vegetables, deep-fried perfection. Contains gluten; contains nuts
Chicken Pakora
Tender chicken pieces battered, fried, spiced to perfection.
Salt and Pepper Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in salt, pepper, herbs, spice. Sesame
Chicken Popcorn
Bite-sized crunchy chicken nuggets, seasoned and addictive. Sesame
Lamb Haggis Pakora
Haggis fritters with exciting flavours
Butter Chicken
Creamy tomato curry with tender, buttery chicken chunks. Contains dairy; contains gluten; contains nuts
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken in rich, spiced creamy tomato sauce. Contains dairy; contains nuts; contains mustard
Chicken Korma
Mild, creamy curry with tender chicken and nutty flavour. Contains dairy; contains nuts
Lamb Bhuna
Thick, spicy curry with slow-cooked lamb and onions.
Lamb Madras
Hot and tangy curry with bold southern Indian spices.
Lamb Karahi
Sautéed lamb with bell peppers, onions, and bold spices.
Dal Tarka
Yellow lentils tempered with garlic, cumin, and spices. Vegan
Kadhai Paneer
Stir-fried paneer with peppers, onions, and tangy masala. Vegetarian; contains dairy
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with turmeric, cumin, and spices. Vegan
Gulab Jamun
Deep-fried milk dumplings soaked in rose sugar syrup. Contains nuts; contains gluten; contains dairy; contains nuts
Carrot Halwa
Sweet shredded carrot pudding with ghee, nuts, cardamom. Contains nuts; contains dairy
Vanilla Ice-Cream
Creamy, smooth vanilla-flavoured ice-cream classic dessert treat. Contains nuts; contains dairy
Plain Naan
Soft, fluffy Indian flatbread baked in a clay oven. Vegan; contains gluten
Steam Rice
Fragrant long-grain rice steamed to perfect fluffiness. Vegan
Wraps
£3.99 each. Add chips + soft drink can for £3.50.
Chicken Tikka Wrap
Grilled tikka chicken wrapped in tortilla. Sesame; contains dairy; contains dairy
Salt and Pepper Wrap
Crispy chicken tossed in spices, wrapped in tortilla. Sesame; contains dairy
Paneer Tikka Wrap
Spiced grilled paneer in fluny naan bread tortilla. Vegetarian; contains gluten; contains dairy; contains nuts
Onion Bhaji Wrap
Crispy bhaji wrapped with chutneys in tortilla. Vegan; contains gluten
Indian Rice Bowls
£5.99 each.
Butter Chicken Rice Bowl
Creamy tomato butter sauce with chicken served over basmati rice. Contains dairy; contains nuts
Chicken Tikka Masala Rice Bowl
Smoky spiced chicken tikka in rich masala paired with rice. Contains dairy; contains nuts
Karahi Paneer Rice Bowl
Stir fried paneer peppers onions in karahi spices over rice. Vegetarian
Rajma Masala Rice Bowl
Red kidney beans slow cooked in masala served with rice. Vegan
Dal Tadka Rice Bowl
Yellow lentils simmered gently finished with aromatic ghee tadka rice. Vegan
Chips & Curry Sauce
£4.99 each. Upgrade your sauce for £1.99.
Masala Chips with Curry Sauce
Golden chips tossed in spiced masala, finished with curry sauce. Vegan
Chips with Curry Sauce
Crispy chips smothered in classic curry sauce, simple comforting favourite.
Loaded Butter Chicken Chips
Chips topped with creamy butter chicken, rich sauce, indulgent flavours. Contains dairy; contains nuts
Chicken Tikka Chips
Spiced chicken tikka over chips, fresh herbs, tangy sauce drizzle.
Lamb Haggis Chips
Chips loaded with lamb haggis, peppery spices, bold Scottish comfort. Sesame
Paneer Tikka Chips
Grilled paneer tikka layered on chips with spices sauce drizzle.
Dosa Delight
Dosa served with sambar, tomato, and coconut chutneys trio.
Plain Dosa
Crispy South Indian crepe, light and golden, perfectly savoury base.
Masala Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with spiced mashed potato and onions.
Cheese Dosa
Golden dosa loaded with melted cheese for creamy indulgence.
Chicken Dosa
Dosa filled with spicy chicken curry, crisp and flavourful.
Burgers
£5.99 each. Add chips + soft drink can for £3.50.
Butter Chicken Burger
Creamy butter chicken filling in soft burger bun. Sesame; contains dairy; contains nuts; contains mustard
Chicken Tikka Burger
Spicy grilled chicken patty with fresh toppings. Sesame; contains dairy; contains dairy
Onion Bhaji Burger
Crunchy bhaji patty with sauces in toasted bun. Vegetarian; contains dairy
Aloo Tikki Burger
Spiced potato patty, crispy and delicious burger experience. Vegetarian; contains gluten; contains dairy; contains nuts
Garlic & Herb Chicken Burger
Flavourful grilled chicken with herbs and garlic. Sesame; contains dairy
Sides
£3.99 each.
Plain Chips
Classic golden fries, crisp outside and fluffy inside. Vegan
Masala Chips
Fries tossed in tangy Indian spices and herbs. Vegan
Peri Peri Chips
Spicy, zesty peri-peri flavoured crispy potato chips. Vegan
Chilli Garlic Chips
Chips flavoured with fiery chilli and garlic blend. Vegan
Masala Halloumi Fries
Crispy halloumi sticks tossed in bold Indian masala spices. Vegetarian
Masala Mozzarella Sticks
Golden mozzarella sticks infused with a spicy desi flavour twist. Vegetarian; contains dairy
Dips
£1.99 each. Choices: Cucumber Raita, Mango Chutney, Pakora Sauce, Mint Yoghurt, Mango Pickle.
Cucumber Raita
Mango Chutney
Pakora Sauce
Mint Yoghurt
Mango Pickle
Desserts
Classic Gulab Jamuns
2 pieces of spongy gulab jamuns (deep fried dough balls soaked in rose water and sugar syrup) served with a scoop of ice cream.
Gulab Jamuns and 5 Walla
Gulab jamuns with a shot of 5 Walla, the most popular tea liqueur (best to pour over).
Shahi Zafrani Kulfi
The majestic ice cream ever to exist, infused with saffron & nuts.
Vanilla Ice Cream
Classic vanilla flavored ice cream.
Dark Chocolate Cake
Rich, decadent, sinful- every bite a chocolaty love affair served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Hot Drinks
Espresso
Liquid courage, tiny cup, big buzz- morning saviour, night enabler.
Latte
Milk hug in a mug, with coffee’s bold filtration underneath.
Cappuccino
Espresso’s flirty sidekick: creamy with a frothy mustache.
Masala Chai Tea
Ginger and cardamom infused Indian style tea.
Beers & Ciders
Kingfisher
Bombay Bicycle IPA
Sagres
Flying Buffalo (650ml)
Authentic indian farmhouse lager
Kingfisher (330ml)
Stewarts 80/- (330ml)
Desperados
Peroni (Gluten Free) (330ml)
Sapporo (can) (650ml)
Kingfisher Zero (330ml)
Non alcoholic
Thistly Cross
Peacock Mango & Lime
Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime
Fresh Juices
Mango
Orange
Apple
Pineapple
Lassi Drinks
Mango Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Salted Lassi
Alcoholic Drinks
Espresso Martini
Classy rebel: coffee kick, vodka twist, dessert disguised as drink.
Irish Coffee
Whiskey hug, coffee buzz – warmth & wit in a mug.
Amaretto Sour
Sweet, sour & nutty – amaretto, lemon, sugar, egg white, bliss.
White Wine
Art Indomitable Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)
Bursting with tropical fruits, notes of guava & papaya on the palate and a citrus zing, with features of white flowers on the nose.
Parigi Pinot Grigio (Italy)
Classic Italian Pino! Grigio with flavours of peach & pear cul with citrus acidity for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Broken Back Chardonnay (Australia)
Stone fruit and citrus aromas with tropical fruit flavours of melon and peach.
Squealing Pig Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)
Fresh and vibrant passion fruit, gooseberry and melon flavour with typically refreshing citrus notes.
Red Wine
White Sands Shiraz (South Africa)
Spicy notes of cinamon and liquorice provide balance with red berry fruits and blackcurrant tartness.
Art Indomita Merlot (Chile)
Bags of juicy red fruit flavour with delicate notes of vanilla spice, and mocha.
El Cadejo Malbec (Argentina)
Up front, red fruit nose with sweet spice and a warm, broad palate of plum and cherries.
Antano Rioja Crianza (Spain)
Intense blackberry, liquorice & chocolate. Delicious and well balanced between fruit and oaky flavours.
Sparkling & Champagne
Bellino Prosecco
Fine, aromatic bouquet, elegant and well balanced. light almond and honey flavours.
Bellino Prosecco Rosé
Elegant and refreshing with bursts of summer fruits.
Louis Rozier Champagne Brut (NV)
Lively, elegant Champagne with hints of apricot and citrus. Honey notes, almond and hazelnut.
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial
A well known blend of older reserves & younger wines to ensure a consistency of flowerry aroma and warm biscuits hints.
Spirits
Smirnoff
Grey Goose
Ciroc
Gordons London
Dry/ Pink
Classic Cocktails
Spicy Mango Margarita
Tequila and Cointreau topped with mango purée and shaken with jalapeños
Long Island Iced Tea
Vodka, Gin, Tequila,Rum, and Cointreau topped with Coca Cola
Peach Daiquiri
Rum and Peach Schnapps, shaken with lime
Bell Bottom Special Wasabi Cocktail
Contains: Mustard. Gin, Wasabi, Cucumber and angostura bitters topped with tonic water and lime
Classic Mocktails
Naked on the Beach
Grenadine and pineapple syrup topped with fresh orange juice.
Virgin Mojito
Lime Mint cooler topped with soda water, a refreshing fizz
Virgin Colada
Pineapple juice and coconut syrup shaken to creamy perfection
Fake Strawberry Champagne
Strawberry syrup and lemonade combined in a flue glass, classy and light.