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- Vittoria ‘On the Walk’
One of Edinburgh’s best known Italian Restaurants. - New Edinburgh Rendezvous
Rendezvous is one of Edinburgh's original Chinese restaurants, specialising in authentic Chinese cuisine - Jasmine Chinese Restaurant
Jasmine offers fantastic Cantonese dishes- open late all week - Kasturi
Elegant decor and friendly service will make your visit to Kasturi a culinary experience to remember
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…
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.
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 Blue Blazer
2 Spittal Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9DX
The Blue Blazer moniker may only have been in place since 1975 but there has been a pub on this site since 1889. This may account for how comfortably it sits among the books and bosoms of West Port, drawing a crowd as diverse as the surrounding art…
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…
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…
Café Nom de Plume
60 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3SA
Café Nom de Plume is a welcome addition to a street already lined with bars, cafés and restaurants setting the standard high. Both LGBT and straight-friendly, it’s a haven of chilled-out homeliness from the moment you step through the door. The décor…
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 Clay Oven
86 Morningside Road,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4BY
A steady stream of business flocks to this neighbourhood restaurant, and passing trade is not the secret. Loyal Morningside residents provide the mainstay for success in an establishment where pristine white linen tablecloths and handsomely uniformed…
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…
Cucina
Hotel Missoni, 1 George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1AD
Oozing five-star Italian style, Hotel Missoni’s restaurant is fast becoming a second home to Edinburgh's wealthy and fashionable. If the modern, plush setting makes Cucina a place to be seen, this is not to the detriment of its menu, which offers…
Divino Enoteca
5 Merchant Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QD
The enoteca wine bar is one of the great joys of visiting Italy, and since June 2010 Edinburgh has had its own slice of Milan hidden below George IV Bridge. Nestled in a stripped-down basement in the Old Town, Divino is stylishly fitted out in chrome…
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…
Dusit
49a Thistle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DY
A perfect tempura prawn sums up the expertise on display here: a prawn of unparalleled creaminess, the panko breadcrumbs brittle and crisp in contrast. It’s the benchmark of almost a decade of lauded cooking that fills seats on a wet Monday evening as…
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…
Ecco Vino
19 Cockburn Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BP
Edinburgh’s wine bar scene might be expanding, but this intimate cubby hole on Cockburn Street has a decade on all of them. Ecco Vino is firmly Italian in its menu: generous plates of antipasti share a billing with enticing fish and meat dishes, pastas…
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…
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…
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…
Greenmantle
44 West Crosscauseway,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9JP
Ostensibly an ordinary Nicolson Street drinking den complete with national flags hanging in the windows, Greenmantle makes for a pleasant surprise. Starting with one of the main draws – the excellent home-made food – the pub shows that attention to…
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…
Hay Sushi
15 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2BQ
With Dalry Road rapidly becoming a smorgasbord of culinary choices, ex-Londoner Alex Sy has chosen a prime location for his new Edinburgh adventure. Hay Sushi looks great – big windows look out into the hustle of Haymarket, while inside there are clean…
Hot Hot Chinese
60 Home Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9NA
True, you could mistake Hot Hot’s opaque steamy windows for those of a launderette. And yes, the lighting and décor are only slightly more atmospheric than those of a prison canteen – but that’s not the point. Hot Hot does only one thing – the Hot Pot…
Ignite
272–274 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8DT
Don’t be misled by the incendiary name of this Haymarket restaurant: Ignite can lay claim to being one of the most relaxed Indian restaurants in the capital. There’s no background music, the décor is smart though muted and simple, and the waiters weave…
Iman's
4–6 Lochrin Buildings, Gilmore Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9NB
Located across the road from the King's Theatre at Tollcross, Iman's is the ideal spot for a pre- or post-theatre meal. The very reasonable prices and BYOB mean it's possible to enjoy a two-course meal with wine without compromising your budget. With…
Izzi
119 Lothian Road,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9AN
Izzi is a restaurant of two halves, with the front dining room clearly visible to the passers-by on busy Lothian Road through a huge plate glass window. The second room is curiously featureless but feels a little more private. Friendly staff greet…
Jasmine Chinese Restaurant
32–34 Grindlay Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9AP
Just across the road from the Lyceum Theatre and open late every evening, Jasmine is ideal for theatregoers. The service, like the place itself, is quiet and on the polite side of friendly, but when the kitchen door opens there’s a reassuring level of…
Kampong Ah Lee Malaysian Delight
28 Clerk Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9HX
Every city has its secrets, those in-the-know places that are easy to miss in the search for better and brighter eating experiences. While it’s hardly off the beaten track, Kampong Ah Lee Malaysian Delight’s unassuming shop front and barely decorated…
Karen Wong's Chinese Restaurant
107–109 St Leonard's Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9QY
St Leonard’s Street on a damp weekday evening can be a dreary experience, but there’s a bright yellow beacon that is Karen Wong’s Chinese Restaurant. Inside, you’ll find the place comforting rather than adventurous, in terms of both food and…
Karen's Unicorn
8b Abercromby Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6LB
Owner Danny So is nothing if not ambitious. Both branches of Karen’s Unicorn aspire to be more than just another Chinese restaurant: they aim to be classy establishments that happen to serve Chinese food. The presentation, attention to detail and the…
Karen's Unicorn
112 St Stephen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AD
When booking Karen’s Unicorn, it’s probably best to specify which of the two locations you are intending to visit. If a Monday or Tuesday, you might just find the one you arrive at is closed. Both restaurants share the same phone numbers and menu, but…
Kasturi
35–37 Shandwick Place,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4RG
Formerly involved in the Indian Cavalry Club and currently the owners of Morningside Spice, the management of Kasturi (named after the perfume of the musk deer) have apparently had their eye on this city centre property for a number of years. The wait…
Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson Square,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9BH
Ideally situated for starving students, the long-established Kebab Mahal plays to its strengths as a restaurant-takeaway serving good value, no-frills food in bountiful quantities. Although technically they take reservations, the process tends to be…
Khublai Khan Mongolian Barbecue Restaurant
43 Assembly Street, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 7BQ
If the food at Kublai Khans isn’t to your taste then, really, you’ve only got yourself to blame. From an extensive communal buffet of meats, fish and seafood, chopped and sliced fresh vegetables, herbs, spices and sauces, customers are invited to…
Khushi’s Diner
32b West Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DD
For the last couple of years this has been the locus of the veteran Khushi’s brand, long-time staple of the Edinburgh curry scene. The Newington incarnation is designed with good cheer in mind, with a mix of red banquettes and cosy tables interspersed…
The Kilderkin
67 Canongate,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8BT
The team behind Leith Walk’s Windsor Buffet have, at the time of this guide going to press, been in charge of Jenny Ha’s for a month. It’s not the most inspiring of launches, and little seems to have been revamped décor-wise: it could still benefit…
Kweilin
19–21 Dundas Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6QG
Like the prints of misty mountains on its walls, this Cantonese restaurant remains decidedly traditional – and that’s the way its loyal fans like it. Mostly they come for the seafood, fresh from an Anstruther supplier, and for the crispy roast duck.
Kwok Brasserie
44 Ratcliffe Terrace, Causewayside,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1ST
The ever-cheery Peter Kwok appears to have a loyal following and he offers them what they want, with a menu covering all the dependable classics from Singapore noodles to sesame prawn toasts. The additional daily specials menu injects some welcome…
Lancers Brasserie
5 Hamilton Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5BA
Stationed above the banks of the Water of Leith, Lancers Brasserie is a popular standby with Stockbridgers looking for a decent, if unchallenging, curry. The adequate mains choice is boosted by a more than usually extensive wine list chosen with a…
Leven's
30-32 Leven Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9LJ
Just remember that faint heart never won fair anything, take a deep breath and plunge headfirst into Leven’s crazy, mixed-up world of fusion. There’s a lot going on, much of it good, and while every plate could do with losing at least one ingredient…
The Living Room
113–115 George Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4JN
Tucked behind the Living Room’s contemporary piano bar, the restaurant’s dark wood and potted palms create a welcoming, informal ambience, while the vanilla leather booths are ideal for romantic liaisons or conspiratorial office gossip. The lengthy…
Los Argentinos
28-30 West Preston Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9PZ
If the yuccas and canyon-coloured walls only hint at the theme, the photographs of bulls and huge cowhide stretched over one wall leave you in no doubt what Los Argentinos is all about. This Argentinian-themed steakhouse – an offshoot of its original…
Mamma's American Pizza Company
30 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JU
Once the go-to place for Edinburgh’s pizza guzzlers, Mamma’s still enjoys a lively following on the weekend, given its Grassmarket location. It may lack the bone fide mamma-in-residence of its title, but certainly tries to make up for that with the…
Maxies Bistro and Wine Bar
5b Johnston Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2PW
An up-to-date review of Maxies will appear here shortly …
Mezbaan South Indian Restaurant
14/14a Brougham Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JH
This unassuming Tollcross eatery packs some serious culinary clout with Shabu Natarajan – UK South Asian Chef of the Year 2010 – in the kitchen. Though sparsely decorated and rather cramped, Mezbaan’s main attraction is undoubtedly the food. On the…
Namaste Kathmandu
17–19 Forrest Road,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QH
This Nepalese/Indian mashup is a cheerful place, festooned in swags of red fabric and sundry subcontinental artefacts, with an air of contented bustle. Starters include kukhuri ko sekwa (chunks of chicken dry-fried in mild herbs) and traditional…
Negociants
45–47 Lothian Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1HB
Negociants celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year as one of the most popular bars among Edinburgh’s student population. Year-round the place bustles, particularly at weekends, while the Edinburgh Festival brings a tourist clientele attracted by…
New Edinburgh Rendezvous
10a Queensferry Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4PG
The New Edinburgh Rendezvous probably has the most misleading moniker in Edinburgh. There is absolutely nothing new about this grand old timer, which first opened its doors back in 1956. The faded entrance sadly looks like it has not been refurbished…
The Newington Traditional Fish Bar
23 South Clerk St,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9JD
Describing itself as a specialist fish bar, the recently established Newington Traditional Fish Bar is about as close as any chippy gets to offering fine dining, ignoring kebabs, pizzas (unless they’re deep fried, admittedly) and other staple shelf…
9 Cellars Thali
1–3 York Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3EB
For a true taste of India seek out 9 Cellars Thali. Inside it’s basic and functional with red walls and bright pictures, but there are lots of nooks and crannies for romantics or a large dining area perfect for parties. The menu is slim but, while…
No 1 Sushi Bar
37 Home Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JP
With cinema, theatre, pubs, students – heck, even a ‘gentlemen’s club’ or two on its doorstep, No 1 Sushi Bar is a great place to sit and watch the world go by. There’s real pleasure to be found in sipping miso soup and looking at a pretty platter of…
Ocean Kitchen Bar & Grill
Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JJ
A shopping mall wouldn’t be everyone’s choice of an ideal dining experience, and slap bang in the middle of the main food court, Ocean Kitchen Bar & Grill isn’t the most atmospheric dining experience. However, if you’re lucky enough to get a seat…
Oishii
176 Rose Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4AB
Pretty little black-lacquered Oishii is far from Rose Street’s tourist traps. The menu ticks all the usual Japanese boxes with noodles, teriyaki and tempura all present, correct and competently executed, but here the sushi is the real star. Sushi…
The Outsider
15/16 George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1EE
Anyone who can weave references to Kermit, Dorothy Parker and cannibals into their wine list is not going to run a dull restaurant. The Outsider is definitely not a place for a quiet evening meal. It's upbeat and lively, but the menu works hard to…
Palm Court
The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EQ
At the heart of the Balmoral, the grand old railway hotel that stands foursquare at the eastern end of Princes Street, lies the Palm Court. For all that the rest of the hotel offers Michelin-starred dining (in Number One), a sleek brasserie (Hadrian’s…
Passorn
23–23a Brougham Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JU
When Cindy Srisotorn writes on her website that she does her utmost to provide a wonderful experience for her customers, she means it. Now in its second year, Passorn is distinguished by Srisotorn's inexhaustible enthusiasm for good food as well as the…
Phuket Pavilion
8 Union Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3LU
Veteran restaurateur Bill Parkinson has been in the business for 46 years and it shows. Service is a speciality: he wants people to relax while they eat. If you’re enjoying his pre-theatre menu before heading across the road to the Playhouse you might…
Rivage
126–130 Easter Road,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5RJ
Away from the city centre on busy Easter Road, Rivage is worth seeking out. Light and airy inside, the tandoori kitchen is open plan so all can see owner and head chef Ryad Meeajane cooking the food from scratch. The menu is relatively short, only two…
Saffrani
11 South College Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9AA
Saffrani is slightly off the beaten track, hiding round the corner from the Festival Theatre in South College Street. It’s tiny, with a functional rather than glamorous interior but fresh flowers and a parade of elephants make it cosy. The menu is…
The Ship on the Shore
24–26 The Shore,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6QN
If you like to know more than which coast your lobster was landed on, set a course for the Ship on the Shore. North Berwick lobster is served simply with chips or more grandly thermidor style, a fact that neatly sums up a restaurant that seamlessly…
Smoke Stack
53–55 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3RJ
Smoke Stack on Broughton Street has long been a popular stomping ground for the card carrying carnivore. Amid the simple, red interior and wooden furnishings, steaks and burgers are very much the order of the day, from the succulent rump and 10oz…
Sofi's
65 Henderson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6ED
Part of a mini Swedish chain along with Boda Bar, Victoria and Joseph Pearce's, Sofi’s shares many qualities with its siblings, particularly with regards the eclectic decor and friendly customers. Mismatched tables and chairs along with a couple of…
The Spice Pavilion
3a1 Dundas Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6QG
The Spice Pavilion is a restaurant you’ll visit again and again. Although in a basement, the space is light and roomy with exposed brickwork, warm colours and fabulous glass chandeliers. This gives an immediate sense of elegance, perfect for romance…
The Street
2 Picardy Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3JT
Within close proximity to some of Edinburgh’s best LGBT venues, The Street acts as a lively pre-club pit stop. Disco balls reflect off the floor-to-ceiling windows at the front, which allow views of the passing nightlife, and catchy chart tunes are…
Suruchi
14a Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DH
Bang opposite the Festival Theatre, Suruchi (sister to Suruchi Too, in Leith) is a familiar and well-loved resident of Nicholson Street. Opened in 1986, it hasn’t changed much since. The staircase to its first-floor home is looking tired and the decor…
Sushiya
19 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2BQ
Atmosphere can be something that’s a little lacking in some of Edinburgh’s sushi joints, but with only 22 seats to fill, tiny Sushiya has a head start in creating that elusive quality. Busy and buzzy, there’s a constant stream of customers eating…
Sygn
15 Charlotte Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4QZ
Sygn is Edinburgh’s textbook example of an achingly hip bar straight from a weekend style supplement with white-washed walls and pine furniture. The place bustles, with tables haphazardly jostled together and waistcoated staff attending to impeccably…
Turkish Kitchen
120-122 Rose Street South Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4BB
As you approach Turkish Kitchen throw your first impressions to the wind, look beyond the compact space complete with takeaway counter and settle in to experience an authentic Turkish menu. Chef/owner Seyhmus Aslanalp has a loyal customer base from a…
Urban Angel
1 Forth Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3JX
From stylish premises in Hanover Street and Forth Street, the Urban Angel team serve up hearty portions of ethical grub to Edinburgh's trendy foodies for whom organic, fair trade and free-range are key considerations. Both venues share white-washed…
Vittoria
113 Brunswick Street, Leith Walk,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5HR
The latest addition to the Vittoria family comes in the shape of a stylish and atmospheric basement wine bar, Divino Enoteca, in the belly of their George IV bridge outlet. Divino is proof positive that the Vittoria formula is a winning one, and the…
Wannaburger
7–8 Queensferry Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4PA
A first date joint this is not, but there’s something refreshingly simplistic about Wannaburger. Forget table service: a recent revamp means customers order at the counter, then pick up when a buzzer says it’s ready. Forget plates too, with various…
Wing Sing Inn
147–149 Dundee Street,
Edinburgh,
EH11 1BP
Often the plainest Chinese restaurants serve the best food. Well, Wing Sing Inn is no beauty queen but it’s what’s inside the kitchen that counts. This is not a first-date place: from the outside it looks like a takeaway joint. Lighting is harsh, the…
The Witchery by the Castle
Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NF
After dark, crimson lights glow on this 16th century merchant’s house as once the flames must have reflected from the witch burnings on nearby Castlehill. Inside the narrow close, the gothic black and red continues in the original Witchery, while down…
Wok and Wine
57a Frederick Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1LH
It’s a relief to find that Wok & Wine takes itself as seriously as any of the Scottish and French restaurants dotted around New Town. Stephanie Lo, the ebullient proprietor, is passionate about her ingredients and making her customers feel welcome…
Yes Sushi
89 Hanover Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EE
Relative newcomer Yes Sushi is nicely designed with funky wallpaper and paper lanterns softening the large room. The menu is long but stick with it as there are some unusual choices hidden away, like donburi, yakimono and beautifully presented…
Zest
15 North St Andrew Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1HJ
Zest is not just an Indian restaurant: it’s a fine restaurant that happens to serve Indian food. Next door to Harvey Nichols, the interior is sophisticated with statement mulberry walls, pale wood and cream leather chairs. The table settings are…
