Having indulged its clientele's taste buds with a discerning menu for 25 years, the Lancers Brasserie in Edinburgh's vibrant Stockbridge is well poised to continue doing so. Located in Hamilton Place, its fine selection of Bengali and north Indian dishes served in comfortable and convivial surroundings has many fans in this part of the country. The friendly welcome at Lancers sets the tone for the meal and a well-organised menu helps diners enjoy the evening to the full.

The Lancers à la carte menu is well stocked with delectable vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Get started with shrimp cocktail or fish kebab and move on to a lamb, chicken or vegetarian main course option with naan or roti breads, and a biryani, rice with lamb, chicken or prawn. Dessert options include kulfi, almond ice-cream, and dahli mishti, fried cream balls in yoghurt. End a satisfying meal with the in-house spiced tea special or liqueur coffee.