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Abstract
33/35 Castle Terrace, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2EL
There's a piece of advice for women in the film LA Story - once you've put on all your jewellery and accessories, check the mirror and then remove the piece that catches your eye. And if Abstract excised just the mirror-ball pillar from amongst the…
L'Alba D'Oro
5-7 Henderson Row, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5DH
Run by Edinburgh fried food veteran Filippo Crolla for more than 30 years, L'Alba D'Oro has long been regarded as the New Town chippie of choice. From the moment you walk through the door and see bottles of champagne on sale, and an impressive four…
The Albanach
197 High Street, Royal Mile, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH11PE
Right on the Royal Mile, the Albanach tempts tourists with a safe Scottish menu. Its bar, stocking 103 whiskies, leads to a wood and stone dining area out back. One may or may not appreciate the 'modern tartan' walls adorned with patriotic statements…
Amber
The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
This gem of a restaurant may seem to cater to tourists, being, as it is, slap-bang on the trail, but it is quite a find and well worth the trek to the Royal Mile for locals. Set beneath the Whisky Heritage Centre and close to Edinburgh Castle, the plain…
Anima
11 Henderson Row, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5DH
Sitting next door to its sister operation L'Alba D'Oro, Anima aims to provide 'Italian soul food' for its New Town clientele, and accomplishes its mission statement with suitable panache. It's open for both lunch and dinner, and almost every aspect of…
Appetite@Rowland's
42 Howe Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6TH
Tucked away on the north side of the New Town, the Appetite catering company's takeaway venture has long been seen as serving up some of the best food on this side of Princes Street. Providing a sizeable array of gourmet cuisine made with top quality…
L'Aquila Bianca
17 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1HU
L'Aquila Bianca is the grand old dame of Edinburgh chippies, with a shelf full of awards and numerous press clippings adorning its pristine walls. This Stockbridge favourite attracts punters from across the city as a result of the quality of both its…
Arts Café
City Art Centre, 1 Market Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DE
The Arts Café tries to be all things to all people, and more or less succeeds. For local workers, it's a reasonably-priced haven at lunchtime, both for sit-in and take-away. With tasty home-made soup and a roll coming in at under £2, and a plethora of…
The Atholl Dining Room
The Howard Hotel, 34 Great King Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6QH
Push open the heavy wooden front door to the Atholl Dining Room, enter a large hall with faux marble pillars and you've arrived in Edinburgh circa 1820. This elegant Georgian townhouse, now a hotel and restaurant, is in the heart of Edinburgh's New…
Atrium
10 Cambridge Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2ED
There's a reason why the Atrium is one of Edinburgh's most renowned restaurants - the food is simply divine. Chef Neil Forbes has affiliations to the Slow Food movement, which means the Scottish/Mediterranean menu is created with an eye not just to the…
Backstage Bistro
22 Valleyfield Street, Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9LR
Tucked into a quiet street in Tollcross behind the King's Theatre, this cosy little restaurant decorated with old movie posters is a popular choice with theatre and cinema-goers. Casablanca-born chef Hamouda el-Qmache and his wife Karla took over in…
La Bagatelle
22a Brougham Place, Tollcross,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9JU
Thick, etched crystal glasses and dated carpet and curtains may be somewhat 'dining room at the old folks' home', but, in fairness, the tables here are better spaced and the soft furnishing provide far better acoustics than in many a trendier…
The Baked Potato Shop
56 Cockburn Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1PB
Sitting just off the Royal Mile, the fully vegetarian Baked Potato shop attracts everyone from busy lawyers to cost-conscious backpackers and boasts the largest potatoes this side of Chernobyl. A wide range of fillings is provided in generous portions…
Balli's Indian and Mediterranean Restaurant
89 Hanover Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EE
Yup, you read correctly: this is both Indian and Mediterranean food. It seems an unlikely mix, but the driving force behind the unusual combination is to offer a more diverse menu to please large parties and families. Indian cuisine, though, is the…
Bar Roma
39a Queensferry Street, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4RA
Now into its third decade, the Cugini family's Bar Roma remains one of the big boys in the Edinburgh-Italian playground. Assertive white table cloths and stiff napkins underpin a surprisingly vibrant West End Italian restaurant with a consistently busy…
Baraka
3-5 Infirmary Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1LT
This Infirmary Street restaurant has undergone several changes of identity in recent years. Now operating under the name of Baraka, the venture appears to be attempting to be all things to all bon viveurs, with a spacious bar-restaurant offering several…
Barioja
19 Jeffrey Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DR
This lively tapas bar was originally launched as a less formal dining experience than its sister restaurant, Igg's, next door. Barioja has long since established itself as a well-respected place to at in its own right, with plenty of character, friendly…
El Barrio
119 Rose Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3DT
Having relocated from its previous West Port location last year, this thriving Latin American bar and restaurant has had a real injection of fresh energy. The small entrance belies the expansive and stylish subterranean space, and the dark décor is…
The Basement
10a-12a Broughton Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3RH
The loud, funky music and equally loud Hawaiian shirts sported by the staff in this subterranean bar and bistro give an early indication of the casual, fun philosophy behind it. Despite an extension of the dining area early last year, the tightly-packed…
Bell's Diner
7 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AN
A low curtain shields the interior of this high-ceilinged, low-lit room from the eyes of passers-by. Inside, however, a slightly raised timber floor allows diners to look into the street. It's a clever touch that makes guests feel slightly superior to…
Bella Mbriana
7-11 East London Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
Located in what will surely be an eye-catching site at the foot of Broughton Street by the Mansfield Place roundabout, this is the new venture from a team of four partners including Rosario Sartore, the man who set up the highly regarded La Partenope on…
Bellini
8b Abercromby Place, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6LB
The sea bass is beautiful. The belly is as pearly white as the moment the fish was pulled from the sea. The pewter-coloured skin is lightly charred and fennel seeds and the merest whiff of earthy truffle oil fragrance the perfectly cooked flesh. It's a…
B'est
16 Drummond Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9TX
They might not set the culinary heather alight, but sautéed garlic mushrooms on French toast are sometimes exactly the sort of thing you want. Innovation is all well and good, but occasionally you just need the classic combination of garlic and butter.
Bigos
277 Leith Walk, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 8PD
With its honest home-cooking, Bigos, the capital's first Polish restaurant, has set the bar high for any competition. Brothers Tadeusz and Dariusz Krzysiak named the place after their national dish (a stew of sauerkraut, meat and mushrooms), and, with…
Black Bo's
57-61 Blackfriars Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1NB
With its candle-lit tables, sociable staff and low-key décor, Black Bo's has the welcoming feel of a bohemian bistro. On a menu that changes regularly to incorporate seasonal produce, there's always a new dish to try, and many of the inventive recipes…
Blonde
75 St Leonard's Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9QR
This neighbourhood restaurant is deservedly popular and has a welcoming and homely feel. The dining room is simply furnished with light furniture and wooden floors, and has a relaxed ambience which acts as the perfect backdrop to the carefully prepared…
blue bar café
10 Cambridge Street, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2ED
Sharing a building with its big sister restaurant Atrium and the Traverse Theatre, blue bar café has the same innovative edge as both its neighbours. Having just undergone a makeover - opting for earthy tones in its décor - this place celebrates nature…
Blue Moon Cafe
36 Broughton Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3SB
There's more to this gay hangout, which has been happily ensconced on bohemian Broughton Street since 1986, than meets the eye. Facing the street itself is a light, airy café - the sort of place you could (and many do) relax and read the papers for an…
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…
Bombay Feast
32 Hillhouse Road, Blackhall,
Edinburgh,
Don't be put off the Feast's seemingly less-than-central location; it's known for its speedy delivery service locally. Added to this, the chef is more than happy to adapt dishes to cater for allergies or taste, so if you like your curry with a bit of…
Bonoful
15-17 Brighton Place, Portobello,
Edinburgh,
EH15 1LH
The first thing you notice when you step inside Bonoful - which means 'flower forest' in Bengali and is located just off the main drag of Portobello High Street - is just how bright and light it is. Both sides of the dining area gleam with rows of…
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…
Borough
72-80 Causewayside, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1PY
Around ten minutes' walk south of the Royal Mile, the Borough Hotel bar and restaurant have stolen some style from the classic big city lobbies of London and New York. With a long galley bar and a multitude of leather three-seaters, you and your whisky…
Brazilian Sensation
117-119 Buccleuch Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9NG
Brazilian Sensation may be of modest size with a laid-back café ambience, but it's a place of unique culinary delights. The lunch menu features a wide selection of hot snacks, organic rolls and baguettes at bargain prices, as well as some invigorating…
Britannia Spice
150 Commercial Street, Ocean Drive, Leith,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LB
As befits its location near the harbour, a stone's throw from Ocean Terminal and the Royal Yacht herself, the spacious dining room of Britannia Spice is fitted out like a particularly glamorous cruise ship, with all sorts of maritime paraphernalia on…
La Bruschetta
13 Clifton Terrace, Haymarket, West End,
Edinburgh,
EH12 5DR
Stressed-out commuters would do well to follow West End residents to La Bruschetta, a tiny, cosy haven, just across the road from the bustle of Haymarket Station. Even during the week the bright, living room-sized restaurant is often packed and has the…
Buffalo Grill
12-14 Chapel Street, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9AY
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…
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…
Café at the Palace
Palace of Holyrood House, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8DX
It's not the first place that springs to mind when choosing where to lunch, but the Café at the Palace is more than a place to satiate the appetites of hungry tourists. Located across the road from the Scottish Parliament and a stone's throw from the…
Café DeLos and Café Soupson
National Museum of Scotland, 2 Chambers Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JF
One of Edinburgh's most popular attractions, the National Museum of Scotland, has not one but two cafés to offer visitors. If you're looking for something informal and child-friendly, head for Café Soupson at the rear of the building. There you'll find…
Café Grande
184 Bruntsfield Place, Southside,
Edinburgh,
EH10 4DF
This café, bistro and bar has been bringing a touch of ooh-la-la to Bruntsfield for more than two decades. Although the French café-style wooden tables and chairs are now a little rickety, it is showing no sign of becoming any less popular with locals…
Cafe Hub
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
Despite its austere, gothic exterior, the Hub has a disarmingly warm and brightly coloured interior - the glass doors open upon a large, high-ceilinged hall with pale wooden flooring, bright yellow walls and deep blue chairs. This former church is now…
Café Lucia
Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9FT
With its giant windows facing out onto Nicolson Street, Café Lucia is a great place to people watch. Or you can turn your back on the world and find out what's coming up at the Festival Theatre courtesy of the large, but silent, TV screen. Situated on…
Café Marina
61 Cockburn Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1BS
Even cold and blustery days yield to the warm welcome awaiting all and sundry inside Café Marina. Like the best sort of Italian hostess, owner Marina Crolla (of the Valvona & Crolla family) wants to make even a simple lunch special. She proudly offers a…
Café Marlayne
7 Old Fishmarket Close, 190 High Street, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1RW
If you want to secure a table at Café Marlayne's Thistle Street branch this weekend you'd better get dialing. Head chef and proprietor Isla Fraser's reputation for sensibly-priced, ultra-fresh and fidget-free cookery has won this pint-sized New Town…
Café Marlayne
76 Thistle Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EN
If you want to secure a table at Café Marlayne's Thistle Street branch this weekend you'd better get dialing. Head chef and proprietor Isla Fraser's reputation for sensibly-priced, ultra-fresh and fidget-free cookery has won this pint-sized New Town…
Cafe Mediterraneo
73 Broughton Street, New Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3RJ
Bang in the middle of bustling Broughton Street, this perky, seemingly small café actually seats up to 40 diners. The neat front room and bigger room at the back are simply decorated with wooden tables and cheerful sky-blue walls. The pleasant décor and…
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