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Tapas Tree
1 Forth Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JS
A number of tapas places have come and gone in the capital over the years, but the Tapas Tree remains as successful as ever. It's been a New Town institution for 11 years now, and the reason for its success is pretty straightforward - great-tasting…
Thai Lemongrass
40-41 Bruntsfield Place, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HJ
Enter Thai Lemongrass and enjoy a welcome as warm as the rich terracotta silk that lines its walls. Smart, smiling staff bow and greet you as you are seated, swiftly delivering a dish of tasty crackers to keep the hunger pangs at bay while you examine…
A Room in the West End
26 William Street, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH3 7NH
Try not to miss this cosy bistro, tucked round a corner of trendy West End William Street and beneath Teuchtars Bar. It is worth finding for its Scottish menu and vibrant atmosphere. Inspired by sister restaurant A Room in the Town, the ambitious menu…
Chop Chop
248 Morrison Street, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8DT
It's impossible to miss Chop Chop's bright yellow and red façade, and the décor inside is equally vibrant. The practical tables, paper napkins and simple Chinese art are subtle hints that perhaps the food is this venue's major draw. Guidance notes on…
Roastit Bubbly Jocks
450 Dumbarton Road, West End,
Glasgow,
G11 6SE
This unassuming little spot on Dumbarton Road playfully lulls patrons into a false sense of carelessness: a shower curtain keeps the draft out, and paintings on the wall are a cheerful hotchpotch of styles and eras. There's a BYOB policy (though it is…
A Room in the Town
18 Howe Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6TG
Excellent service at this well-run Scottish restaurant in the New Town creates a very pleasant dining experience. This place is popular with groups, who can entertain themselves by spotting the rude bits in the mural, which spans the length of one wall.
Time 4 Thai
45 North Castle Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3BG
Depending on your aesthetic sensibilities, you'll either thank or condemn Time 4 Thai for exploding the myth that a Thai restaurant should cocoon its clientele in soft tones and exotic artefacts. Surrounded by achingly hip George Street style bars, the…
Khushi's
9 Victoria Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2HE
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Khushi's has dropped its 'Original' tag and moved from its previous Potterrow location to grander, more spacious premises on Victoria Street. A huge crystal chandelier dominates the imposing staircase, while…
The Stockbridge Restaurant
54 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AL
The all-year fairy lights twined round the railings alert you that there is a restaurant just below street level, otherwise you might walk past this subterranean gem in St Stephen Street - home to a varied range of enticing shops selling antique…
Bonsai
46 West Richmond Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DZ
Although hidden in a side street in something of a Southside dining no man's land, this little restaurant does a roaring trade from lunchtime till late. Bonsai's owners, Andrew and Noriko Ramage, offer a wide range of authentic Japanese dishes at very…
The Blue Parrot Cantina
49 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AH
There can't be many better-hidden eating places in Edinburgh; you could probably live around these parts for years without having any idea that this basement hideaway offers a warm and cosy environment where an unfussy range of spiced dishes are…
Buffalo Grill
1 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1HU
The Wild West meets the east coast as the Buffalo Grill brings native Americans - a popular image on cigarette paraphernalia, which forms part of the decoration - up close with Edinburgh diners. In the Southside branch, the chow house rings with lively…
Coconut Grove
3 Lochrin Terrace, Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9QJ
Two things strike you on entering the small, but perfectly formed Coconut Grove. First and most obvious is the pungent, tasty smell emanating from the kitchen; the second, less in your face, thing is the relaxed vibe. This place has built its reputation…
La Tasca
39-43 Renfield Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 1JS
Given the somewhat booming Spanish music - with riotously colourful over-the-top decor to match - first time visitors here might worry that they're in for the Iberian equivalent of a classic resort 'English breakfast'. But relax (if you can stop your…
Petit Paris
38-40 Grassmarket, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JU
'A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine,' declares the quote on the Petit Paris menu. 'All too often in Scotland' might be the riposte, but with gingham cloths, tumblers of wine and walls laden with French memorabilia, it's easy to forget…
The Wee Curry Shop
7 Buccleuch Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G3 6SJ
The aptly named Wee Curry Shop, the city centre flagship, offers a memorable dining experience. The aroma from the open-plan kitchen, coupled with the compact dining space, gives the feeling of comfort and familiarity. Service certifies the winning…
La Cuchara Negra
3 Grove Street, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8AF
La Cuchara Negra (the black spoon) has been something of a work in progress since it opened in spring 2006, and with lunchtime trading planned for mid-2007, this tiny Latin American restaurant is showing it has a big heart. There's no trace of a tacky…
Mother India
28 Westminster Terrace, Sauchiehall Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 7RU
Near the top of its game since opening in 1994, Mother India is likely to be among the first places Glasgow gourmands recommend. And not just as a quality curry house, either, but as one of the most highly reputed restaurants in the city in general. The…
The New York Steam Packet
31 Rose Street Lane North, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2NP
Hidden down a side alley off Rose Street, and accessed via a dinky spiral staircase, New York Steam Packet is certainly not as brash as some of its more heavily-marketed American dining cousins. In fact, there's a distinct French influence here, with a…
Fanny Trollopes
1066 Argyle Street, West End,
Glasgow,
G3 8LY
Inconspicuously set amid a parade of shop fronts in Finnieston, Fanny Trollopes café bistro is the neighbourhood restaurant that everyone might wish they could stumble across. Solid wooden tables and chairs are intimately pushed together in a rather…
Howies
10-14 Victoria Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2HG
This Edinburgh-borne 'chain' of restaurants is justifiably now a household name for reasonably-priced, good quality Scottish cuisine. With outlets near the Royal Mile, Southside and the East and West End (as well as in Aberdeen and St Andrew's) they are…
9 Cellars Restaurant and Bar
1-3 York Place, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3EB
Located down a short flight of stairs close to the National Portrait Gallery, 9 Cellars is really a tale of two halves. Downstairs you'll find a twisty-turny maze of nooks and crannies, complete with a well-stocked subterranean bar and 'spiral' snack…
Empires
24 St Mary's Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SU
It's hard to define Empires, a Turkish café-cum-ceramic shop, but this quirky, chaotic little place has an exotic charm all of its own. Downstairs, an eclectic mix of artworks, wall-hangings, ceramics and trinkets bathe in the glow of colourful…
Jade Garden
303 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre,
Glasgow,
G2 3HQ
The narrow stair up from Sauchiehall Street and the dark wood of the bar area gives no indication of the calm pastel décor that greets visitors to Jade Garden's dining room. Tables for two by the windows let customers watch the world go by in the street…
Magda
6 Brougham Street, Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9UH
A sweet, unassuming little neighbourhood favourite, Magda has captured the hearts of its Tollcross regulars since it opened in early 2006. Even midweek, the restaurant hums along at a nice pace, catering mostly to families and smaller groups. The…
