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Lunch Buffet, Group Dining & Events at Kalpna

Kalpna has served vegetarian and vegan Indian food in Newington, Edinburgh since 1975, and has won several awards for its Indian and vegan cooking.

Events

Unforgettable Culinary Experiences

Lunch Buffet
Lunch Buffet

Lunch Buffet

A relaxed vegetarian Indian lunch buffet with a changing selection of curries, dal, rice, breads, chutneys and dessert. Eat as much as you like, at your own pace.

Monday to Saturday

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Includes 5-course pairing

Set Menus for Groups
Set Menus for Groups

Set Menus for Groups

Shared set menus for birthdays, work dinners and family get-togethers, with starters, curries, rice, breads and dessert served to the table.

Monday to Saturday

5:30 PM onwards

Min 8 guests per session

Romantic Nights
Romantic Nights

Romantic Nights

Celebrate love in the most enchanting way. With candlelight, soft music, and a menu made for two, Kalpna transforms into the perfect romantic escape. Ideal for anniversaries, proposals, or meaningful moments.

Next to be announced

6:30 PM – Close

Includes complimentary dessert + music

Seasonal Tasting
Seasonal Tasting

Seasonal Tasting

A celebration of the season’s finest ingredients. Our limited-time tasting menu highlights fresh local produce and seasonal flavors, creatively crafted by our chefs into a journey through nature’s best offerings.

Coming Soon

Dinner service only

6–8 course tasting

Festive Dinners
Festive Dinners

Festive Dinners

Seasonal menus for Diwali, Christmas and New Year. Our Diwali menu runs 6–15 November 2026, with a vegetarian Diwali thali at £20 per person or a set course for two at £30.

Based on the festival calendar

6:00 PM – Close

Custom menus per event

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Host Your Event with Kalpna

Whether it's a birthday bash, corporate dinner, or intimate celebration, Kalpna offers the perfect setting. Let us handle the details while you enjoy every moment.

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Testimonials

Our Guests Speak for Us

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"Amazing Dosa! As vegetarians, we’ve been coming to Kalpna since the 90s. Food, atmosphere and service are outstanding."

Silke Dykstra

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“Staff helped me pick gorgeous dinner as not sure what to have. Fab vegan choices & vegan wine is listed.”

Sharon Laing

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"Excellent food, attentive service and lovely music in the background. Dosa in particular was very good."

Keiran Brown

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"Amazing food! We will be back"

Jordan Goodwin

Unforgettable flavors and a night to remember.

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