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.
Restaurants, Round the world and "Edinburgh"
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- Joseph Pearce
A traditional Edinburgh pub transformed into Swedish beer house - El Quijote
A wide range of genuine and lovingly prepared Spanish food - Hanam's
This is the home of truly authentic Kurdish & Middle Eastern Cuisine, set right in the heart of Edinburgh - Maison Bleue
Visit Maison Bleue, Edinburgh and enjoy French & Mediterranean cuisine in intimate surroundings.
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…
Bigos
277 Leith Walk,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8PD
There is a home-spun image created by the rough hewn wooden word 'Bigos' nailed on to the front of this tiny restaurant. And despite the dangerous looking agricultural implements and animal skins hanging on the walls, Bigos does without doubt have a…
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…
The Bridge at the Barceló Edinburgh Carlton
Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel, 19 North Bridge,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SD
In a stylish location on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, The Bridge is a well-established restaurant and bar in the cosmopolitan Carlton Hotel. A host of brasserie dishes fill the menu, from old favourites such as beer-battered haddock and chunky chips…
Circus
8 St Mary's Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SU
Set up by Osman Celik of nearby Turkish curiosity, Empires, this former home of the campaign to 'Save Our Old Town' is further proof that places of life and soul can be found in tourist-thronged central Edinburgh. Chunky wood tables, interesting art on…
Efes
42 Leven Street, Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9LJ
This kebab shop is such a Tollcross institution it seems as if it has been around since the beginning of time. The staff are always polite and helpful, although this doesn't matter in the slightest to the shop's many loyal customers, who come for the…
El Quijote
13a Brougham Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JS
The most recent opening on Edinburgh’s Spanish dining scene is also a strong contender for being the best. Although the boxy storefront premises aren’t the most versatile, a full bookshelf sporting the eponymous Don Quixote and a basket of imported…
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…
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…
Frankfurter Eck
62 Elm Row,
Edinburgh,
EH7 4AQ
The name might not suggest there’s much more to German cooking than sausages ‘n’ sauerkraut, but Edinburgh’s first Deutsch restaurant possesses a menu that might convince you otherwise. With more the air of a shabby chic grassroots café – the toilets…
Garfunkel's - Edinburgh
130 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QS
With its sterling reputation, Garfunkel's serves a wonderfully eclectic mix of British and international cuisine. A simple yet on-trend eatery, Garfunkel's serves an array of diverse menus, from breakfast through to dinner. The afternoon tea selection…
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…
Gurkha Café
25–27 Cockburn Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BP
Nepalese food has a bit of an identity crisis here in Scotland; obvious similarities with North Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine mean that Nepali restaurants sometimes offer little more exciting than your common biryanis and kormas. The Gurkha Café…
Hanam's
3 Johnston Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2PW
Now a well-rooted fixture by the top of the Lawnmarket, three-year-old Hanam’s is deservedly popular with locals and tourists alike. Offering an extensive menu from his native Kurdistan, owner Jamal Ahmed is a genial host who takes additional delight…
Hanedan
41 West Preston Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9PY
From the moment you arrive in the West Preston Street restaurant Hanedan is a delight. It's a cute and cosy space on two levels frequented by regulars and the lucky few passers-by who manage to secure a table. Starters are numerous and it's well worth…
Indaba
3 Lochrin Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9QJ
Indaba has to be the only restaurant in Edinburgh that can boast Venezuelan, Spanish and South African influences all on the same menu. But this is not a fusion restaurant; instead Indaba offers national dishes from each country to great effect. Start…
International Starters
82 Commercial Quay,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LX
International Starters takes you round the world in one stop. The versatility of chef Jamie Coyle means that Thailand could be in front of you one minute and Loch Fyne the next. Ordering starter sized portions of cuisine from Scotland, the…
Joseph Pearce’s
23 Elm Row,
Edinburgh,
EH7 4AA
Joseph Pearce’s provides a glimpse of Scandinavian hospitality in the no-man’s land that exists between Broughton Street and Leith. In its transformation from an old Edinburgh pub, the bar’s split-level layout remained the same, but the atmosphere is…
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…
The Khukuri Nepalese Restaurant
8 West Maitland Street,
Edinburgh,
EH12 5DS
It would be easy to walk past The Khukuri on a daily basis and not notice it's there. Which is a shame, because this Nepalese restaurant has much to offer. From outside, there's no sign of the seating within, but once you enter, a warm welcome is…
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…
Maison Bleue
36–38 Victoria Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JW
There’s no mistaking Maison Bleue in Victoria Street – the frontage is painted a vivid and cheerful blue. Inside, there’s a distinctly North African vibe with the bar area furnished in umber shades and a menu that reflects the colonial influence on…
My Big Fat Greek Kitchen
6 Brougham Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JH
My Big Fat Greek Kitchen does not have the most enticing of exteriors, but once inside you are promised cuisine ‘like your mama would make – if she was Greek’. As you would expect, all the Greek favourites are on offer in mezethes (small dishes).
Nargile
73 Hanover Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EE
For a fresh take on Turkish food, Nargile is the place to go. The contemporary elegance of the setting is seamlessly matched by the food and wine. Born into the business, manager Ruya Iridag makes diners feel immediately at ease in choosing from her…
Nile Valley
6 Chapel Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9AY
At lunchtime, this Sudanese restaurant ranks high as uni students' fast food of choice with its huge khobz wraps of falafel, hummus, aubergine or grilled chicken salads. After the afternoon lull, it is nice to see the transformation from a takeaway…
Papoli
244a Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8DT
Now in its third year Papoli is an eclectic mix of cultures and influences. Its owners hail from Iran and the menu, described as Mediterranean, is mainly composed of Italian pasta and pizza options with the odd dish from Spain and Greece. The dining…
Russian Passion
5 Canonmills,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5HA
The clue is in the name of this quirky, tiny Canonmills café. Russian food and drink is made on the premises and, complemented by some imported Slavic goodies, is presented with a passionate belief in the product and where it comes from. Proprietor…
Sabor Criollo
36 Deanhaugh Street,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1LY
For a slice of life-enhancing Latin American soul in the heart of Edinburgh, Sabor Criollo is the destination to head for. Take the few steps down to its Stockbridge basement premises and enter a world of colour, warmth and lovingly prepared food from…
The Voodoo Rooms
19a West Register Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AA
Any time is cocktail time in the Voodoo Rooms, with its feel of a cabaret club oozing somewhat faded, slightly sleazy glamour. On evenings when there’s live entertainment, the bar is usually bulging. Gastropub grub is served in a small dining room…
