Cilantro is an Indian restaurant at 4 Albert Place in Leith. The small dining room serves food cooked to order, bringing aromatic spices and home ground blends together with fresh Scottish produce in a menu designed for an unhurried evening meal.
Starters include chicken and lamb tikka, seekh kebab, pakora, samosa and king prawns on puri, with chickpea, vegetable and onion dishes for meat free diners. Tandoori chicken, shashlik and mixed grills are marinated and cooked in the charcoal fired clay oven.
Balti and biryani dishes sit alongside a broad range of classic curry sauces and Cilantro specialities. Vegetable mains and sides include lentils, potatoes, cauliflower and peas, while fragrant basmati rice and naan, roti, chapati and paratha complete the meal.
The restaurant serves soft drinks and allows customers to bring their own alcohol subject to corkage. Gluten, nuts, dairy and other allergens are marked on the menu, but guests should still explain all dietary requirements to staff because dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen.
Address: 4 Albert Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH7 5HN, Scotland
Cilantro Leith Walk Menu
Non Vegetarian Starters
CHICKEN TIKKA KEBAB
Fresh lean chicken marinated in a spiced batter with yoghurt, skewered & cooked in our clay oven.
SHEEK KEBAB (MINCED LAMB)
Spiced minced lamb cooked in tandoori.
LAMB TIKKA KEBAB
Fresh lamb marinated in a spiced batter with yoghurt, skewered & cooked in our clay oven.
SAMOSA
Lightly spiced minced lamb with vegetables cooked in a crisp pastry served with salad & mint sauce.
CHICKEN PAKORA
Sliced breast of chicken coated in a traditional spiced batter.
MURGHI CHATT
Small pieces of chicken cooked with tomatoes & cucumbers in a hot & spicy sour sauce.
CHICKEN PURI
Small pieces of chicken in a subtle sauce enhanced by fresh cilantro leaves on a bed of puffed fried bread & accompanied by green salad.
ASSORTED KEBAB SELECTION
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka & vegetable pakora.
TAWA CHICKEN LIVER MASALA FRY
Chicken liver marinated with fresh ginger, garlic, black pepper, freshly squeezed lime & homemade garam masala cooked in tawa.
CILANTRO’S SPECIAL CHICKEN CHILLI
Small pieces of chicken tikka cooked with tomatoes & naga chillies in a hot and very spicy special sauce enhanced by fresh cilantro leaves.
CILANTRO’S JUICY LIME WINGS
Chicken wings marinated with chopped fresh cilantro leaves with freshly squeezed lime, butter & chefs special sauce accompanied by green salad.
KING PRAWN ON PURI
King prawns in a subtle sauce enhanced by fresh coriander on a bed of puffed fried bread & accompanied by green salad.
Vegetarian Starters
SABZI PAKORA
Deep fried balls of gram flour, onions, mixed vegetables & a variety of spices, served with special sauce.
CHANA ON PURI
Chickpeas cooked in fresh herbs & spices with a sweet & savoury sauce.
ONION BHAJI
Onion coated with ground flour, deep fried to a crispy texture.
MIXED VEGETABLE PURI
Mixed vegetables in a subtle sauce enhanced by fresh coriander on a bed of puffed fried bread & accompanied by green salad.
Tandoori Dishes
All tandoori dishes are served with mint sauce & salad.
TANDOORI MURGH
Half spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs & spices, skewered & roasted in our clay oven.
CHICKEN OR LAMB TIKKA KEBAB
Fresh lean chicken or lamb marinated & spiced with fresh herbs & spices, skewered & roasted in our clay oven.
CHICKEN OR LAMB SHASHLIK KEBAB
Chicken or lamb marinated & spiced with fresh herb & spices. Skewered & roasted, served on a sizzler with grilled green pepper & onions accompanied by salad & mint sauce.
TANDOORI RAJ CHINGREE
King prawns marinated in a lemony sauce & natural yoghurt with an assortment of exotic spices, skewered & charcoal grilled.
CILANTRO’S ASSORTED TANDOORI
Consists of tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, chicken tikka, sheek kebabs & naan bread – a must for all tandoori connoisseurs.
Balti Dishes
Wonderful combination of fresh herbs, garlic & onions cooked in a medium sauce with our chef’s own special recipe.
CHICKEN TIKKA BALTI
LAMB BALTI
KING PRAWN BALTI
Biryani Dishes
Grand festive dishes prepared from basmati rice, chicken, lamb, king prawns, cooked in Ghee (clarified butter) with delicate herbs & spices, served with a mixed vegetable curry sauce.
SABZI/VEGETABLE BIRYANI
CHICKEN BIRYANI
LAMB BIRYANI
CHICKEN TIKKA BIRYANI
KING PRAWN
Cilantro’s Spice Classics
Fresh lean chicken, lamb, or prawns served with a classic range of curry sauces.
CHICKEN
LAMB
KING PRAWN
BADAMI KORMA
A mild delicate sauce of natural yoghurt, cream, almonds, coconuts, fresh herbs & spices.
KASHMIRI
A mild sauce prepared with fresh lychees in exotic tropical spices.
MALAYAN
A mild delicate dish prepared with almonds, coconut, pineapple, fruit juices and cream to create a beautifully balanced flavour.
BHUNA
A traditional medium strength dish that is garnished with onions, herbs, tomatoes & selected spices.
JHAL BHUNA
A fairly hot traditional dish garnished with onions, herbs, tomatoes and selected spices.
DUPIAZA
Medium strength dish of cubed onions & green peppers, producing a very distinctive taste.
ROGAN JOSH
Fairly hot dish prepared with pimento, garlic, fresh coriander & spices, garnished with spicy fried tomatoes.
PATHIA
A very tasty sweet, sour & hot dish prepared with garlic, onions & a variety of fresh herbs, garnished with a slice of lemon.
DANSAK
A rare combination of herbs and spices prepared with lentils, fairly hot.
MADRAS
A very popular dish derived from the southern part of India, prepared with garlic, chilli & lemon juice.
VINDALOO
A hot & moist classic curry to make your palate dance.
Vegetarian & Vegan Main Dishes
SABZI JALFREZIE
Mixed vegetables cooked in a blend of fresh ingredients, in a medium/hot savoury sauce.
CILANTRO’S CHOLE MASALA
It is an authentic North Indian style curry made with white chickpeas, freshly powdered spices, onions, tomatoes and fresh cilantro.
SABZI SAMBAR
A hot, rich gathering of mixed vegetables prepared together with lentils.
SABZI KORMA
Mixed vegetables prepared in a rich delicate mild sauce of almonds & coconuts.
SAG PANIR
Fresh spinach combined in a delicate tasting surprise with homemade cottage cheese.
CILANTRO’S BHINDI MASALA
Bhindi Masala is a semi dry curry made with okra, ground spices, herbs, onions, tomatoes & fresh cilantro.
SABZI ROGAN JOSH
Medium/hot dish prepared with garlic, fresh coriander & spices. Garnished with spicy fried tomatoes.
SABZI KARAI
Fresh mixed vegetables with green peppers, green herbs & spices, garnished with fresh green chillies.
PANIR JALFREZIE
A popular dish cooked with homemade cottage cheese with fresh herbs & spices in a fairly hot sauce, with peppers, onions & green chillies.
PANIR CHILLI MASSALLAM
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in mild flavoured sauce with chillies and fresh herbs & spices.
MUSHROOM KARAI
Fresh mushroom cooked with green peppers, green herbs & spices, garnished with fresh green chillies.
SABZI DHANSAK
A rare combination of vegetables with herbs & spices prepared with lentils – fairly hot.
ACHARI BAINGAN
Aubergine cooked in tantalising spices garnished with green chillies & coriander.
Cilantro’s Specialities
CILANTRO MILLYJILLY
Cooked with a combination of chicken & lamb in our chef’s special sauce – medium spiced.
CHICKEN TIKKA KHUMBI DUPIAZA
A medium strength dish consisting of charcoal grilled chicken cutlets, mushrooms, onions & green peppers.
CHICKEN TIKKA MASSALLAM
Kebabs cooked in a mild flavoured sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
BUTTER CHICKEN
Succulent pieces of chicken tikka cooked with sliced almonds, yoghurt & ground herbs – mild & smooth to taste.
CHICKEN OR LAMB PASANDA
Fresh lean lamb or chicken, specially marinated & cooked in a subtle mild creamy almond sauce.
SHAHI CHASNI
Chicken kebabs cooked in a delicate sweet & sour sauce with a touch of fresh herbs & spices.
KARAI CHICKEN OR GOSHT
Tender pieces of lamb or chicken cooked with green peppers, green herbs & spices, garnished with fresh green chillies.
ACHARI GOSHT
Pieces of marinated lamb cooked in a tantalising pickle massalla, garnished with whole green chillies & fresh coriander.
SAG CHICKEN OR GOSHT
Tender pieces of lamb or chicken with fresh spinach herbs & spices – medium.
MURGH MANGO
Chicken tikka cooked with mango, onion, garlic, fresh coriander & mild spices. Finished with fresh cream & almonds.
CHICKEN OR LAMB JALFREZIE
A popular dish cooked with fresh herbs & spices in a fairly hot sauce. Garnished with fried green peppers, diced onions & green chillies.
GARLIC CHILLI CHICKEN
Chicken kebab cooked with fried green chillies, garlic & a variety of herbs & spices – medium/hot.
CHICKEN TIKKA JALFREZIE
A popular dish cooked with fresh herbs & spices in a fairly hot sauce with green peppers, onions & green chillies.
SHATKORA LAMB
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a medium spiced sauce with rinds of special Bangladeshi citric fruit, with herbs & coriander – medium.
KING PRAWN SAG
King prawns cooked with spinach, herbs & spices – medium.
KING PRAWN JALFREZIE
A popular dish cooked with fresh herbs & spices in a fairly hot sauce.
KING PRAWN TIKKA MASSALLAM
Cooked in a mild flavoured sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
Side Dishes
SAG ALOO
Spinach with spiced potatoes.
GARLIC MUSHROOM
Fresh mushroom with fresh garlic, spring onion, fresh herbs & spices.
CAULIFLOWER BHAJI
Spiced cauliflower.
BHAJI SAG
Spiced spinach.
MIXED VEGETABLE BHAJI
Dry mixed vegetables.
MUSHROOM BHAJI
Mushroom with fresh herbs & spices.
ALOO GOBI MASSALLAM
Spiced potatoes and cauliflower.
ALOO MATER
Peas with potatoes.
BOMBAY ALOO
Lightly spiced potatoes.
ACHARI ALOO
Pieces of marinated potato cooked in a tantalising pickle masala, garnished with whole green chillies & fresh cilantro leaves.
TARKA DAL
Stewed lentils and split peas.
CHIPS
Rice Dishes
BOILED
Boiled basmati rice.
PILAU
Saffron basmati rice.
SPECIAL
Basmati rice stir-fried with egg & peas.
MUSHROOM PILAU
Basmati rice fried with mushrooms.
GHEE BATT
Basmati rice fried in purified butter with onions.
EGG FRIED RICE
Basmati rice fried with egg.
SABZI PILAU RICE
Basmati rice fried with mixed vegetables.
Breads
NAAN
Leavened bread baked in our clay oven.
PESHWARI NAAN
Leavened bread stuffed with ground almonds & sultanas.
KEEMA NAAN
Leavened bread stuffed with spiced minced meat.
GARLIC NAAN
Leavened bread coated with fresh garlic & coriander.
PARATHA
Fried layered whole wheat bread.
TANDOORI ROTI
Unleavened wholemeal bread baked in our clay oven.
CHAPATI
Thin unleavened wholemeal wheat bread.