La Garrigue has been named as the Scottish regional winner of the Good Food Guide Readers' Restaurant of the Year. Featured on Ramsey's Best Restaurants Gordon described La Garrigue as an "amazing little bistro". Come along and sample the flavours of the Languedoc at either in Edinburgh's New Town or City Centre.
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- Bell's Diner
Visit this Edinburgh institution for a warm welcome and the best burgers in town - Petit Paris
Authentic French flavours and cheerful décor make this enjoyable place to eat! - Wedgwood the Restaurant
fulfils its promise of hosting the perfect night out. - La Cerise
La Cerise is a fresh and innovative patisserie cake and coffee shop that will leave you hooked on Cafe Culture
A Room in Leith
1c Dock Place,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LU
If you pitch up here late or without booking, it may be wise to have a plan B. On sunny days, the waterside tables outside fill up fast with people enjoying a platter of mussels and a well chosen glass, while for chillier occasions, there’s candle…
A Room in the Town
18 Howe Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6TG
A Room in the Town resembles the well known and colourful mural lining its main wall more often than one suspects. High jinks and merriment co-exist alongside locals having a casual meal in the simply furnished and softly lit, long dining room. Staff…
A Room in the West End
26 William Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 7NH
The 'Room in the…' chain has won considerable popularity in Edinburgh thanks to unpretentious surroundings, fulsome food and that rare beauty, a BYO policy. The West End branch, a snug basement beneath the frequently rowdy Teuchter’s pub on William…
Absolute Thai
22 Valleyfield Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9LR
Tucked behind the King's Theatre, Absolute Thai is a hidden gem. Admittedly, first impressions may be a little less generous – the aesthetic is certainly skewed more towards unpretentious café than exclusive dining. However, this friendly, family-run…
Agua
Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JF
The leading restaurant in the set of three Apex Hotels in Edinburgh, Agua, as the name implies, offers some piscine-influenced dining. The loss of the fresh crustacean menu is a bitter blow, but the canny owners of Agua have racked up the ambition of…
Al Dente
139 Easter Road,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5QA
Al Dente’s low ceilings, tiled floors and wooden tables give the feel of a traditional trattoria. The small space is enlivened by numerous photos, including some of owner Graziano Spano’s home of Bari in southern Italy. Quality ingredients and…
Al Fresco
22 Union Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3NQ
Step off of Leith Walk, almost directly across from the Playhouse, into bright and shiny Al Fresco. Cut from a very similar cloth to its very popular near neighbour and sister restaurant Giuliano’s, Al Fresco is the newest member of the ‘family…
Always Sunday
170 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QS
This blueprint for a successful café is as easy as a Sunday morning. The clear glass frontage provides space, light and the perfect vantage point from which to spy on tourists photographing the Royal Mile. A fresh and very friendly tearoom, Always…
Amber Restaurant
The Scotch Whisky Experience, 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
Down the staircase, within the Royal Mile’s Scotch Whisky Experience, the pleasant, heavy stone rooms of Amber Restaurant are a welcoming surprise. Knowledgeable bar staff wickedly tempt diners with a vast array of unusual whiskies and other drinks.
Angels With Bagpipes
343 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1PW
The Royal Mile has a new charmer in residence. Sleek, modern, understated and calming, Angels with Bagpipes encapsulates many of the characteristics of its owner Marina Crolla, making you feel immediately welcome and at ease. Like Marina, this place is…
Ann Purna
45 St Patrick's Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9ET
Having undergone a makeover in 2008, the white tablecloths, lace curtains and doilies that once gave Ann Purna the air of a 1950s living room have been replaced by an unfussy but smart, contemporary décor. The cosy St Patrick’s Square restaurant still…
The Apartment Bistro
7–13 Barclay Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HW
The Apartment Bistro, older sibling to the Outsider restaurant, has completed its first year since a radical overhaul of both interior and menu. Deep red walls, low hanging pendant lamps and mismatched canteen chairs create a stylish and intimate vibe.
The Atholl Dining Room
The Howard Hotel, 34 Great King Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6QH
The Atholl Dining Room speaks in hushed tones. First, step into the tranquil world of the Howard Hotel, set in a Georgian townhouse on the grand parade that is Great King Street. You can ponder the Atholl's concise but interesting menu from the comfort…
The Baked Potato Shop
56 Cockburn Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1PB
The Baked Potato Shop has gained legendary status for keeping the crowds on the Royal Mile well-fed during the month of August. But it isn’t just during the summer that they’re busy. Crisp-skinned and fluffy inside, the potatoes are served in small…
The Bakehouse Co.
32c Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3SB
NOTE: THE BAKEHOUSE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED AFTER A FIRE
A compact local café sitting easily alongside the ethical boutiques of Broughton Street, the Bakehouse is a cheaper, more casual alternative to nearby Urban Angel and the Olive Branch. Rusty tin…
Bar 50
50 Blackfriars Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1NE
Edinburgh's Smart City Hostel is in the heart of the Old Town and offers budget accommodation for visitors and students. Bar 50 is their popular restaurant and drinking den sited in an expansive basement that opens out onto the Cowgate (with some…
Bar Roma
39a Queensferry Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4RA
Set among a clutch of West End style bars, Bar Roma has packed its bright, roomy interior for three decades – seemingly without too much effort. The large, kitsch, plastic tree helps set a vibe that's low in pretension and high in conviviality; often…
Barioja
15-19 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DR
The older establishment of the burgeoning Edinburgh tapas bar scene, Barioja remains a popular and central destination for diners looking for quick snacks or an evening meal. Its red-hued interior is fresh and modern, and makes a centre-piece of a…
The Beach House
57 Bath Street,
Edinburgh,
EH15 1HE
The Beach House is very much a community venture with a relaxed friendly feel and beautiful seaside view, situated right on the promenade in Portobello. In keeping with the seaside setting, a pale blue interior and simple wooden furniture welcome a…
Beirut
24 Nicolson Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BX
Welcome to Edinburgh’s first Lebanese restaurant, which has a sleek modern interior, scenic views adorning the walls and the cream of Beirut’s music scene on the plasma screen. Sourcing Lebanese ingredients from suppliers in London, all dishes are…
Bell's Diner
7 St Stephen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AN
If you're looking for proper quality fast food; plump and juicy burgers that sing with sweetness and steaming piles of chips, if you’re looking for a cosy restaurant with battered wooden furniture and soft lighting that exudes warmth and friendliness…
B'est
16 Drummond Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9TX
Tucked around the corner from the Festival Theatre, B’est is one of those 'you know it or you don’t' type places. Unsurprisingly, due to its location and set-menu pricing structure it’s been discovered and nurtured by university students and staff. Due…
Bijou
2 Restalrig Road,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8BN
If not quite a diamond in the rough, Bijou is certainly a lovely find in an unlikely locale. This low-key café/bistro by Leith Links is frequented by locals and intrepid visitors for breakfast, lunch, dinner and take-away. The tiny kitchen dishes up…
Bisque Bar & Brasserie
Bruntsfield Hotel, 69 Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4HH
Nestled in the basement of the Bruntsfield Hotel, Bisque offers a busy bar and separate restaurant frequented by a mix of hotel guests, locals and families from both camps. The contemporary boutique-style interior feels a little dated and hard-edged…
Black Bo's (Restaurant)
57–61 Blackfriars Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1NB
Black Bo’s is another restaurant which has graced the Edinburgh vegetarian scene for over 20 years. If this were to draw you to the conclusion that they must be doing something right you’d be spot on. The shabby chic bistro-style interior is…
Blue Moon Café
36 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3SB
It's hard to believe, but Broughton Street's Blue Moon Café, located in the heart of Edinburgh’s gay scene, has been a lively social hub for over 30 years. A few things have altered over time. The Broughton Street wing is now a separate diner…
Bonoful
13–17 Brighton Place,
Edinburgh,
EH15 1LH
Situated in Portobello, Bonoful has successfully built a reputation among regulars, and as word spreads is attracting custom from further afield. With a pristine modern minimalist interior, the menu specialises in Bangladeshi food but also includes…
Brazilian Sensation
117–119 Buccleuch Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9NG
From the outside, Brazilian Sensation looks unprepossessing, even puzzling, with its life-size bikini-clad model perched in the window. Inside, this restaurant – unique in Scotland – serves hot and cold snacks including the typically Brazilian pão de…
Britannia Spice
150 Commercial Street, Ocean Drive,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LB
Britannia Spice is located in a rather austere converted whisky bond. Behind the stony façade, however, is a bright and open space containing long tables for large parties as well as a mezzanine and corner booths for intimate dining. The restaurant is…
Broughton Delicatessen
7 Barony Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6PD
Recently voted among the top 50 delis in the UK, this little deli/café champions the relaxed, community-based ethos of Broughton Street. There’ll be no pursed lips if you sit all day over your coffee and a book, there’s no BYOB corkage, and regular…
Browns Restaurant and Bar
131–133 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4JS
Browns is the only Scottish branch of a well-established chain that installs its popular brasserie template in historic buildings around the UK. Their mission, from conception in the 1970s, was to offer 'classic food, well-delivered in a stylish…
Buffalo Grill
12–14 Chapel Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9AY
For some it may be a let-down to find that buffalo is not actually on the grill, but any disappointment should be tempered by some rather fine steak. After all, that's what customers have been coming for for more than twenty years. But before jumping…
Buffalo Grill
1 Raeburn Place,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1HU
For some it may be a let-down to find that buffalo is not actually on the grill, but any disappointment should be tempered by some rather fine steak. After all, that's what customers have been coming for for more than twenty years. But before jumping…
Café Blush
219 Morningside Road,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4QT
Morningside Road is not short of cappuccino options, but this dusky-pink painted café stands out, not just because of its adventurous coloured exterior but also its warm, friendly table service, easy-to-read simple menu and neighbourhood feel with…
Café Domenico
30 Sandport Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6EP
Café Domenico may be a stone’s throw from Leith shore’s Michelin-studded gastro corner but it's a million miles from its swish neighbours in style. The interior is mostly narrow and hall-like, covered in space-enhancing mirrors, and there’s little else…
Café Fish
15 North West Circus Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6SX
Note: in July 2011 Café Fish moved to a new location in Stockbridge. This review, first published in April 2011, refers to its previous venue in Leith.
It is a brave restaurant that opens a few doors along from the Michelin-starred Plumed Horse, but…
Café Grande
184 Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4DF
Perhaps it's the red with yellow trim colour scheme, or the asymmetric arrangement of rickety tables, but there is something vaguely down-at-heel Gallic about Café Grande. Edinburgh scenes (for sale) dot the walls of this rough-round-the-edges…
Cafe Hub
Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
Home of the Edinburgh International Festival, this lofty and imposing former church at the top of the Royal Mile is almost the last stop before Edinburgh Castle. It houses a box office, a rather splendid main hall (which hosts weddings, business events…
Café Lucia
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9FT
The Festival Theatre’s spacious ground-floor bar has long been a place to gather for a pre-concert drink, catch-up with friends or spot of people watching through the giant windows. It might not be the first place in the area that springs to mind for a…
Café Marina
61 Cockburn Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BS
With ancestry of Edinburgh’s legendary Elm Row deli, it’s not surprising that Marina Crolla places an emphasis on using good quality, simple ingredients in her home-style Italian lunches. The blackboard behind the counter shows off an endless list of…
Café Modern One
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, 75 Belford Road,
Edinburgh,
EH4 3DR
A stalwart in Edinburgh’s arts-venue dining scene, the gallery café has become synonymous with quality food. A recent refurb has brought a more modern, streamlined feel to the operation, although the overall approach remains the same. Operating a…
Café Modern Two
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, 73 Belford Road,
Edinburgh,
EH4 3DS
Housed within the former orphanage that is the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two (formerly the Dean Gallery), this is the smarter cousin of the counter-service café at Modern One across the road. The café has recently expanded into two rooms…
Café at the Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DX
Situated next door to Holyrood Palace, this café is the obvious place to grab a sandwich or hearty bowl of soup after visiting the Queen’s Gallery and Palace, or after an invigorating trek round Arthur’s Seat or tour of the Scottish Parliament. With…
Café St Honoré
34 North West Thistle Street Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EA
With its wood-panelled and mirrored interior, black and white chequered floors and spindly tables with white cloths, Café St Honoré certainly has the power to make you feel like you’re in 1940s Paris. Fortunately for Edinburgh diners, 2011 Scottish…
Calistoga Central
70 Rose Street North Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3DX
It's a testament to the quality of food on offer that Calistoga has any customers, secreted as it is on a street few venture down. Once you’ve found your way here, this chic Californian eatery has much to set the taste buds alight. The quirky tempura…
The Cambridge Bar
20 Young Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4JB
The Cambridge Bar has long been known for its fine ales, and continues to offer more than 30 from around the world, together with guest beers from Scottish micro breweries. Tucked away in a cobbled thoroughfare running parallel to George Street and…
Celadon
49–51 Causewayside,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1QF
Celadon’s façade may well be unassuming to the point of anonymity, but to walk on by is to miss a treat. Inside is a gloriously unfussy and welcoming restaurant that manages to combine simplicity and style without ever making a big deal of it. Sit on a…
The Cellar Door
44–46 George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1EJ
Located on the Old Town's busy George IV Bridge, the Cellar Door dishes up sweet treats and coffee in a small street-level patisserie, while hidden from view downstairs is the restaurant. The unassuming interior has high ceilings, warm beige walls and…
Centotre
103 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3ES
Like sister establishment The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, Centotre promises to serve only ‘happy food’, their term for food made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. True to their word, Victor and Carina Contini work with a large band of…
La Cerise
199 Great Junction Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 5LQ
A catastrophic flood early last year might have been a blessing in disguise for La Cerise’s co-owners Martin Wilson and Claire Coussmaker. Now their corner café looks great in an eye-catching red, green and black colour scheme, and has the air of a…
Chang Thai
29 Cockburn Street, 1 Craig's Close,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BN
Chang Thai is the sort of place you stumble across by happy chance. Quite literally, if you aren’t careful – it’s hidden in a wynd down a sharp flight of stone steps between Cockburn and Market Streets. It’s worth the risk of a sprained ankle though…
China Town
3 Atholl Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8HP
It’s a difficult balance that owners Thomas and Kattie Chan are trying to strike. The décor, for example, is deliberately refined, the music classical and the atmosphere reserved. The extensive and attractive wine list compounds the feeling that China…
The Chocolate Tree
123 Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4EQ
For a relative newcomer, this small Bruntsfield chocolate shop and café has the well worn feel of a longstanding neighbourhood favourite. A wooden interior, tinkling doorbell and mismatched antiques – down to the rickety Victorian high chair laid on…
Chop Chop
76 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LX
With a hugely successful restaurant, a wholesale operation and TV appearances with Gordon Ramsay under her belt, Jian Wang’s Chop Chop is already a success story. It stands to reason that expansion was on the cards, and as such the Leith branch has…
Chop Chop
248 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8DT
Be sure to phone up in advance of heading to Chop Chop, not least because the well-lit, no-frills canteen is busy at the quietest of times. The newer Commercial Street incarnation, with its classical Chinese prints and more clinical décor, generates a…
Circle Café
1 Brandon Terrace, Canonmills,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AE
Circle Café often has them queuing in the doorway – just the look of the place is so inviting. The front counter is full of beautiful cakes and pastries; fresh breads are stacked in wicker baskets, and high wooden shelves and slate floors add class.
City Art Centre Café
City Art Centre, 1 Market Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DE
The recent revamp of the City Art Centre has prompted a rethink of the gallery’s café, a popular spot for Old Town workers and train travellers to grab breakfast, lunch or a coffee on the fly. Edinburgh foodies Cater, whose pedigree includes running…
City Café
19 Blair Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QR
Things have been a-changing at the City Café in the last year or so. Glittery, red laminated tables, leather booths and a jukebox evoke the kitschy glamour of a classic American diner, and the food at City Café is made to match. Starters big enough to…
Classic's
10 Windsor Street,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5JR
Classics restaurant is hidden away in the basement of the Cairn Hotel, but don’t let the unprepossessing location put you off. And don’t be distracted by the incongruous piped muzak that plays on a loop while you study the menu. The food is of prime…
Coffee Angel
24–27 Brandon Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5DZ
An inviting space at the heart of Canonmills, Coffee Angel is an independent playing the big chains at their own game. With a clean, neutral décor of white, creams and browns it appeals to office workers and families equally. Sandwiches are made on the…
Connect Café
153–155 Comely Bank Road,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1BQ
TV foodie Nell Nelson has a track record of seeking out passionate local producers and unearthing quality produce. In early 2011, Nelson and her business partner took over Connect Café in Comely Bank to bring this approach to the capital. Also a card…
Creelers
3 Hunter Square,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QW
Long before local sourcing finally became the national obsession it should always have been, Tim James was catching his own crabs, lobsters and langoustines and knew exactly where all the pelagic fish served in Creelers came from. A decade and a half…
Cuckoo's Bakery
150 Dundas Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5DQ
So named because the co-owners think they’re ‘probably a bit cuckoo’, there is much charm to be found with this new venture. A 1930s inspired cupcake cafe, opened in February 2011, Cuckoo’s Bakery is already enjoying a bustling collection of followers…
David Bann
56–58 St Mary's Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SX
They say that once you reach the top the only way is down, but this is far from the case for David Bann who, for almost ten years, has been at the forefront of vegetarian dining in Edinburgh. There are no vegetarian clichés to be found here, only…
Diner 7
7 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JA
In the fiercely competitive dining scene around Leith’s Shore, Diner 7 carves a nice little niche offering affordable dining in laid-back surroundings. Freed of any pressure to chase Michelin stars or grandiose gourmet ambitions, the cheery team focus…
The Dogs
110 Hanover Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DR
It’s no surprise the Dogs is the perfect refuge for diners in austere times. Born amid the credit crunch, its no-frills, back-to-culinary-basics formula is well-honed. Dishes rarely stray above £10, even in the evening. Beyond cost, there’s ample…
Dragon Way
74–78 South Clerk Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9PT
Dragon Way is certainly not your run-of-the-mill Chinese restaurant. Yes, the friendly staff serve up generous portions of shredded duck rolls and sesame prawn toast, spicy Lar Chee beef and slightly-less-spicy Cheung Bau chicken. And yes, you can get…
Drill Hall Arts Café
34 Dalmeny Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8RG
Amid the global pizza and fried-chicken corporations gathered towards the foot of Leith Walk, Out of the Blue Drill Hall represents a little slice of the alternative – an atmosphere of collectivism where people congregate for all kinds of reasons.
Earl of Marchmont
22 Marchmont Crescent,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1HG
A biannual facelift due in April 2011 may see the décor spruced up but otherwise it is business as usual as the Earl continues to serve as both child-friendly café and student watering hole. In its café guise it offers freshly squeezed orange juice…
Earthy Market Café
33–41 Ratcliffe Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1SX
Earthy Food Market is the kind of speciality food store where you can buy an organic, slow-cooked lamb hotpot – for your dog. Yum café goers now have more space on the expanded ground floor, which is rather Good Life with moss-green paintwork, battered…
Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1NB
There is much to whet the appetite at this friendly city centre deli-café, and soon to be bone fide gallery space. Soups and sandwiches are very much the order of the day (the smoked cheese, mayo and chutney or tangy chorizo on brown come highly…
Elbow
133–135 East Claremont Street,
Edinburgh,
EH7 4JA
Moving to the New Town just to adopt a local bar might be a tad unrealistic, but those who find themselves cosseted in Elbow’s warm and friendly embrace might just consider it. The sleekly modern décor is jazzed up by a marvellous giant disco ball…
The Elephant House
21 George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1EN
Perhaps hoping that diners will be distracted by its association with the boy wizard and his chums, the erstwhile haunt of JK Rowling appears to lavish more attention on its Potter-themed loos than it does on its food. While, admittedly, it has…
Embo
29 Haddington Place, Leith Walk,
Edinburgh,
EH7 4AG
Leith Walk’s Embo is an exemplar local café. Their fruit and veg comes from Tattie Shaws just over the road, their bread from Manna House on Easter Road, and the place is often filled with warm banter among regulars. Hand-crafted wooden furnishings and…
Empires
24 St Mary's Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SU
Family run and with the emphasis on fresh, simple Turkish dishes, Empires is like another world just off the Royal Mile. With a custom-built and beautifully carved interior on two cosy levels, this magical space is adorned with traditional rugs…
The Engine Shed
19 St Leonards Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9SD
Run by Garvald Community Enterprise (a charitable company that helps young people with learning difficulties gain skills in a real work environment, and supports them to move into mainstream, paid employment) the Engine Shed is a café and a 100…
E:S:I - Englishman, Scotsman and an Irishman
46 Queen Charlotte Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 7EX
E:S:I’s multi-level dining room in an old Leith building mixes contemporary fittings with a healthy dose of character. The service is a masterclass in easygoing charm, though it can be tricky to catch a waiter’s attention from tables on the mezzanine.
L'escargot Bleu
56 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3SA
Broughton Street is full of trendy cafés and bistros but L’escargot Bleu stands out from the crowd with its French menu, chic bric-a-brac interior and superior sourcing policy highlighted through its own delicatessen in the basement. Owner Frederick…
eteaket
41 Frederick Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EP
Taking time out for pleasure is not only celebrated but expected at this stylish, cosy New Town café where the humble cuppa is reclaimed as a luxury. Owner Erica Moore travelled the world to source eteaket’s extensive selection of teas, which includes…
Falko (Konditormeister)
185 Bruntsfield Place,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4DG
Whether it’s the midweek ladies who lunch or the young professionals who come here for a weekend brunch, Bruntsfield’s Falko enjoys a loyal following. Functioning first as a delicious bread and cake shop, German-born Falko Burkert has shown how humble…
La Favorita
325–331 Leith Walk,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8SA
The hectic craft of kneading and folding pizza dough is the first thing you see on entering this busy Leith Walk eatery. Walk past the front counter, through the lively, three-pronged dining area, and you'll notice most diners are working their way…
Filmhouse Café Bar
88 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9BZ
The Filmhouse has been Edinburgh’s home of independent and arthouse cinema for many years, and its café-bar has long been a place to meet fellow cinephiles and chew over the plot with a pint. Just as the cinema itself is like an old friend to many, so…
First Coast
97–101 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2AB
The board outside describes First Coast as a Scottish restaurant, but a quick glance at the eclectic menu reveals the diversity that, combined with consistently high quality, keeps this friendly neighbourhood bistro perennially popular. A great value…
Fishers Bistro
1 The Shore,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6QW
Surely home to some of the friendliest staff in Edinburgh – where else would they scoop up a toddler on arrival and show them their goldfish bowl? Goldfish aside, the focus is on conjuring up well sourced, imaginatively cooked seafood. The bright…
Fishers in the City
58 Thistle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EN
Fishers is the sort of seafood restaurant that you can take fish phobic friends to. Despite the name, they can conjure up excellent 24-day hung beef steaks, with decadent optional foie gras with an ultra rich reduction sure to please committed…
Foodies at Holyrood
67 Holyrood Road,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8AU
The Foodie Company is a gourmet food-box business that, well, thought outside the box. Their open-plan café/deli sells and serves the best of Scottish: Stoats porridge pots, sandwiches with bread from Edinburgh’s own Breadwinner, and Inverawe salmon…
Forth Floor Brasserie
Harvey Nichols, 30–34 St Andrew Square,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AD
Press four in Harvey Nicks’ lift and you’ll be elevated to a whole floor dedicated to foodie delights. Among these, the Forth Floor Brasserie is slick and sophisticated, from the voice taking bookings to the delivery of the bill. In-between, there’s a…
Frederick's Coffee House
30 Frederick Street, (1st Floor),
Edinburgh,
EH2 2JR
The town centre has an odd dearth of good independent cafés, so recently opened Frederick’s is a very welcome addition. Although it might take a while properly to find its feet, it’s already a great perch from which to enjoy the New Town views and have…
The Fruitmarket Gallery Café
Fruitmarket Gallery, 45 Market Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DF
The Fruitmarket Gallery café continues to impress with carefully thought-out menus and attention to detail. The excellent art gallery and book shop entice a broad spectrum of people through the doors with dynamic, sometimes challenging exhibitions…
Gandhi's
50 East Fountainbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9BH
The lack of an alcohol licence in this intimate restaurant just off Lothian Road means the focus is on the quality of the cooking and the pleasant, laid-back ambience. Take a look over the extensive menu while sipping a smooth, tasty mango lassi or one…
La Garrigue
31 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DH
La Garrigue has been described as the most authentic French restaurant in Edinburgh and it certainly stands out. Owner and chef Jean Michel Gauffre is passionate about his home region, the Languedoc, and this is reflected in everything from les…
The Gateway Restaurant
John Hope Gateway Centre, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Arboretum Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5LR
If there were prizes for location, there’s little doubt that the Gateway Restaurant would win hands down. Set in the beautiful Botanic Gardens, surrounded by a natural canvas of flower and fauna, this has many of the makings of a truly delightful…
Giuliano's
18–19 Union Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3NQ
With its prime location opposite the Playhouse, Giuliano’s has been feeding theatre-goers for two decades. It looks a little dated with worn carpets but remains popular with the early evening crowd that fills this surprisingly large space. It’s not a…
Giuliano's on the Shore
1 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JA
Long before Leith had a big restaurant scene, Guiliano’s was serving up Italian staples in this waterside location. Hospitality is a strong point here; front of house staff greet diners with a cheerful welcome and give the place a relaxed…
Golden Bridge
16 Henderson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6BS
If the traffic and unrelenting noise of Leith Walk and Great Junction Street are getting you down, then Golden Bridge is a quiet centre of calm and an ideal place to recharge and raise your spirits. Everything from the classical Chinese music and the…
Good Seed Bistro
101/102 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2DW
A relative newcomer to Dalry Road’s lively dining scene, the Good Seed Bistro fills its cosy corner site with warm hospitality. An arty ethos is reflected in the paintings adorning the candlelit burgundy walls and occasional music, poetry and…
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
137 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4JY
The humble burger certainly gets a decent enough makeover in this popular central eaterie, with a hefty menu boasting everything from a hearty, tasty buffalo burger to GBK’s ever popular and undoubtedly juicy home-made cheeseburger. The more…
Guchhi Indian Seafood and Bar
9/10 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JA
A newcomer to Leith's busy eating and drinking quarter, Guchhi combines some fine Indian cooking techniques and recipes with one of Scotland's most celebrated ingredients: fish. Chef and owner Vishant Das learned his trade in Goa before bringing his…
