Indian restaurant in Leith
Picchi is a modern Indian restaurant at 27 Bernard Street on the Shore in Leith, a two-minute walk from The Shore tram stop. It comes from the team behind The Prahna Indian Grill, Scotland’s Best Asian Restaurant 2022, and cooks regional Indian dishes with Scottish produce.
- Address
- 27 Bernard Street, Edinburgh EH6 6SH
- Nearest tram
- The Shore, about 100 m
- Hours
- Opening soon
- Price
- ££, à la carte
Modern Indian cooking on Leith’s waterfront
Bernard Street runs from the Shore, Leith’s old harbour front, towards Constitution Street. Picchi sits at number 27, in the middle of one of Edinburgh’s best-loved places to eat and drink, and within easy reach of the city centre by tram.
The menu travels across India’s regions: small plates for sharing, dishes cooked over charcoal in the tandoor, slow-cooked curries, biryani and Indian sweets, with vegetarian and vegan dishes throughout. Seethe menu for what is cooking now.
From the team behind Prahna
Picchi is the second restaurant from the team behind The Prahna Indian Grillin Corstorphine, which the Asian Catering Federation named Scotland’s Best Asian Restaurant in 2022. Read moreabout Picchi.
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Where is Picchi?
Picchi is at 27 Bernard Street, The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6SH, on the Shore in Leith, Edinburgh's historic port. The Shore tram stop on Constitution Street is a two-minute walk (about 100 m).
What kind of restaurant is Picchi?
Picchi is a modern Indian restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. The kitchen cooks regional Indian dishes with Scottish produce, served in a dining room designed to feel like an occasion. It is not a tasting-menu restaurant: you order à la carte, as much or as little as you like.
Is Picchi fine dining?
Picchi is premium without being formal. Expect careful cooking, a beautiful room and attentive service, but no dress code, no set tasting menu and prices designed for a regular evening out.
Who is behind Picchi?
Picchi comes from the team behind The Prahna Indian Grill in Corstorphine, Edinburgh, named Scotland’s Best Asian Restaurant by the Asian Catering Federation in 2022.
How do I get to Picchi by public transport?
The Shore tram stop on Constitution Street is a two-minute walk (about 100 m). The tram runs directly to and from Edinburgh city centre along Leith Walk.
Where can I park near Picchi?
On-street pay-and-display parking on Bernard Street and around the Shore.
What is near Picchi in Leith?
Picchi is on the Shore, Leith’s waterfront. Ocean Terminal and the Royal Yacht Britannia are about a fifteen-minute walk away, and Leith Links about the same in the other direction.
Is Picchi good for a special occasion?
Yes. Picchi is designed for birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations as much as for an ordinary weeknight. Mention the occasion when you book, and for larger groups email hello@picchi.co.uk.