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Barioja
15-19 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DR
Barioja has been dishing out its albondigas for over a decade, so could be considered a pioneer of the still relatively youthful Edinburgh tapas scene. Sitting alongside its big sister restaurant, Iggs, it’s seen competition come and go over the years…
Iggs
15 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DR
Iggs, Edinburgh’s grand old dame of Spanish fine dining, has gone through some changes of late. A recent visit from Channel 5’s Restaurant Inspectors has done away with some of its more individual aspects and given it a bit more mass-market appeal. The…
Ashoka Ashton Lane
19 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow,
G12 8SJ
You’d be forgiven for thinking you had stepped back in time upon entering the charming Ashton Lane branch of the popular Ashoka chain. Things haven’t changed much since they first opened their doors 20 years ago – but that’s exactly the point, they…
Guchhi Indian Seafood and Bar
9/10 Commercial Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6JA
Head chef and owner Vishant Das blends together his Indian influences and seafood restaurant experience in this restaurant-bar in the heart of Leith. Extensive à la carte and tapas offerings capture vegetarian specials, biryani, tandoori kebab and…
Kama Sutra
331 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3HW
At the upmarket end of Indian dining, Kama Sutra is spacious yet intimate. As well as the northern Indian cuisine found in most Glasgow curry houses, Kama Sutra offers dishes from various Indian regions, as well as embracing Scotland's own larder with…
Mezbaan South Indian Restaurant
14/14a Brougham Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JH
It’s rare in Edinburgh to find Indian restaurants with regional specificity, so Mezbaan is welcome in introducing flavours from the country’s south, especially since it has one of Britain’s best South Asian chefs at the helm. Coconut is a prominent…
La Partenope
96 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2AX
Named after a mythological maiden who died of heartache on the Bay of Naples, La Partenope offers a taste of Napoli on Dalry Road. This family restaurant is operated by a sibling trio: chef Paolo creates magnificent dishes, brother Renato is the…
Zucca
15–17 Grindlay Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9AX
Adjoining the Royal Lyceum, Zucca is an obvious target for pre or post-theatre diners, with the ground floor café serving sandwiches and deli snacks until late, and the upstairs dining room offering hearty dishes which fuse Italian and Scottish flavours…
Bellini
67 Kilmarnock Road,
Glasgow,
G41 3YR
Bellini is a lovely little pocket of Italy in the heart of Shawlands. Almost all the staff are Italian and, beef aside, all produce is from Italy, and with no freezer on the premises, everything is fresh. Thanks to this the restaurant has a faithful…
Café Cassis
Salisbury Hotel, Salisbury Road,
Edinburgh,
EH16 5AA
Tucked under the Salisbury Hotel in the quieter reaches of Edinburgh’s southside, Café Cassis makes good use of its semi-basement situation. Beyond the tight entranceway, the interior is warmly lit, welcoming and relaxed, and backs onto a…
La Lanterna
35 Hope Street,
Glasgow,
G2 6AE
This family-run restaurant has been going for 40 years and it is easy to see why. Go down the steps into a welcoming dining area with dark wooden beams across the ceiling and yellowing cream walls and expect fine authentic Italian food. The waiters are…
Torres
327 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3HU
If a little taste of the Med on Sauchiehall Street’s strip is what you’re after, then Torres fits the bill. It has all the clichéd hallmarks of a Spanish theme – chunky wooden chairs, terracotta walls, Gypsy Kings on the stereo and images of bulls…
The Indian Cavalry Club
22 Coates Crescent,
Edinburgh,
EH3 7AF
This West End institution, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012, is where the old Raj meets modern day Edinburgh. Funky screen prints on the wall look down on crisp linen tablecloths and waiters in military-style uniforms serve classic Indian…
Ristorante Ferrari
1 Merchiston Place, Bruntsfield,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4NP
What was once the Bruntsfield Post Office has now been transformed into an airy oasis of tea lights and exposed stonework, chocolate brown walls and cream tablecloths. A correspondingly modern yet classic menu accompanies a stunning wine list, offering…
Ruan Siam
48 Howe Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6TH
Fairy lights illuminate the cavernous space of Ruan Siam, a quaint basement restaurant tucked under Howe St. Leafy plants and sea-green napkins brighten up the intimate dining space. Lunch, banquet and pre-theatre menus are offered throughout the day…
Hadrian's Brasserie
The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EQ
Hadrians may be located within the iconic Balmoral Hotel, but it manages to avoid the usual hotel restaurant curse of deserted dining rooms and sub-par food by enticing in locals with tempting menus which change frequently. Service is faultless, with…
Lancers Brasserie
5 Hamilton Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5BA
Lancers Brasserie continues to bring Bengali-inspired North Indian cuisine to its long-established Stockbridge setting. Split across two ground floor rooms and a separate basement area for private dining, the décor is crisp and contemporary with…
Britannia Spice
150 Commercial Street, Ocean Drive,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LB
Situated just a few hundred yards from the Royal Yacht Britannia, the interior designer of Britannia Spice perhaps went a little 'overboard' on the nautical theme which runs from the rather kitsch (the giant ship's wheel) to the rather stylish (small…
Loch Fyne Restaurant
25 Pier Place, Newhaven Harbour,
Edinburgh,
EH6 4LP
While not quite the original, Edinburgh's branch of the Loch Fyne Restaurant does enjoy its own prime location at Newhaven Harbour with pleasant views over the Forth. The building may have the depth and height of an air hanger, but the floor-to-ceiling…
Metro Brasserie and Café Bar
Apex International Hotel, 31–35 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2HS
Metro Brasserie fills the barn-like ground and basement floors of the Apex City Hotel in buzzing Grassmarket. Ground-floor diners eat at small window tables with views of the castle, while the basement level seems reserved for larger hen or birthday…
No 1 The Bank
The Parklands Hotel, 2 St Leonard's Bank,
Perth,
PH2 8EB
The range and quality of dining options at Perth’s Parklands Hotel are a welcome rebuff to the notion that hotel restaurants are generally best avoided. The 15-room hotel boasts a lovely location overlooking the South Inch with views of Kinnoull Hill…
1 Bistro @ Downstairs (Alla Turca)
192 Pitt Street,
Glasgow,
G2 4DY
1 Bistro is a 'basement extension' to the popular Alla Turca. The basement itself is not always open but the downstairs (discount) menu will be available by reservation. If that sounds confusing, the layout of the menu requires patience too: there is a…
Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope Street, Charlotte Square,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4EL
For almost 30 years, stressed professionals have uncoiled at Whighams. At 6pm on Fridays the shadowy cellar’s nooks are jammed, the restaurant side is heaving and the bar stools are occupied by smart ladies gratefully cradling one of 40 wines by the…
