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Zucca

15–17 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX

As veterans of the Edinburgh restaurant scene, Zucca’s owners know the importance of playing to their strengths. That means keeping theatre goers happy with snacks from a restricted menu in the downstairs bar while the restaurant upstairs focuses on…

Centotre

103 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES

The pillars holding aloft the Georgian ceiling at Centotre and clever use of booths provide nooks and crannies for romantic tete-a-tetes and broader spaces for parties and business lunches. There is a clear focus on the ingredients here: mozzarella…

Urban Angel

1 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3JX

Over the past few years Urban Angel has established itself as an essential part of the vibrant dining scene around Broughton Street. The uncluttered and inviting main room is well run by simultaneously enthusiastic, relaxed and efficient staff. The…

Urban Bar & Brasserie

23–25 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2DT

Once headquarters of the Bank of England, the restaurant still has a feel of money about it. With original features like wood panels and an Art Deco ceiling offering a diffused soft light. With striking paintings and leather-clad booths, the overall…

The Bothy

11 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow, G12 9BG

There is no escaping the Scottish theme in G1's the Bothy, from the kilt-wearing staff to the steak and haggis burgers on the menu. A welcoming space with dark wood walls and soft lighting, it is tucked down cobbled Ruthven Lane in the heart of the…

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The Lansdowne Bar & Kitchen

7a Lansdowne Crescent, Glasgow, G20 6NQ

There’s a whole lot going on beneath this leafy residential crescent – themed-dining events, DJs, quiz nights and Six Nations Rugby equate to something for all. Spacious yet homely, it’s a true laidback local that extends a warm reception beyond its…

Suruchi

14a Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DH

Ideally placed to capitalise on the pre-theatre crowd spilling over the road from the Festival Theatre, Suruchi has carved a niche for itself that has quite cheerily survived the recent change of ownership. The light and airy upstairs room is brightly…

The Grosvenor Café

The Grosvenor Theatre, Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ

Set in a stylish venue with a touch of grandeur, the Grosvenor Café is a fixture for socializing along the ever-popular run of bars down Ashton lane. Originally part of the classic cinema still running downstairs, there’s a suitably luxurious feeling in…

Ketchup

44 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ

When it comes to knowing what students want, you’ve got to hand it to Ketchup. Set on the ground floor of a block of Ashton Lane venues, the American feel may not quite fit the cobbled lane, but inside, large booths and benches are crammed full of teens…

Hamilton's Bar and Kitchen

16–18 Hamilton Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5AU

Hamilton’s is a real treat for Pop Art fans, with its décor and drinks menu emblazoned with glamorous women and tough guys. The fine range of cocktails will have you salivating over such intriguingly named creations as French Nuclear Test and the Jayne…

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Merrylee Road Bar and Kitchen

128 Merrylee Road, Glasgow, G44 3DL

Candles, soft lighting and a piano player give this neighbourhood brasserie something of a posh hotel lobby atmosphere. The service is warm and informal though, and a mainly local and family clientele mean the place is actually quite relaxed. The menu…

Urban Angel

121 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ

Drop down from the shoe-beaten pavement of Hanover Street into the comfortable ease of Urban Angel. The sunlight-brightened front room makes it easy to forget you’re in basement premises, while the quiet backyard courtyard, off the cosy rear dining…

Valvona & Crolla Vincaffè

11 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ

A younger sibling of the Valvona & Crolla delicatessen that has been in nearby Leith Walk for almost eight decades, VinCaffè combines Italian passion for food and wine with finest Scottish ingredients. Snacks and takeaways are served downstairs…

Edinburgh Larder Café

15 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NB

This deservedly popular café features a veritable Who’s Who of top-quality Scottish producers. With meat from Peelham, salad and vegetables from Phantassie and bread from Au Gourmand the simple dishes on offer can rely on the quality of ingredients to…

The Orchard

1/2 Howard Place, Canonmills, Edinburgh, EH3 5JZ

The Orchard is a popular stopping point for passers-by heading to and from the Botanic Gardens and tempted by a refreshment in the wood panelled bar or possibly at the outdoor tables if weather permits. It also has a loyal band of regulars and is a…

Olive Branch Bistro

91 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RX

This smart neighbourhood bistro sits comfortably among Broughton Street’s trademark mix of funky boutiques and restaurants. Big picture windows on a corner location allow for maximum viewing of the street life and provide an Edward Hopper-esque scene of…

Tinto Tapas Bar

138 Battlefield Road, Glasgow, G42 9JT

Tinto Tapas Bar brings a welcome dash of Mediterranean sunshine to Battlefield Road, where the Victoria Infirmary and Langside College provide a steady stream of hungry punters looking for something informal, quick and inexpensive. Tinto delivers with a…

The New Bell

233 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PH

With its higgledy-piggledy chairs, wooden candelabras and a frankly ridiculous number of paintings on the walls, the New Bell has the feel of an old pub trying its hand at the antiques trade. It’s charming, but perhaps a little grubby round the edges.

Darcy's

The Courtyard, Princes Square, Glasgow, G1 3JN

Darcy’s commands a large corner position on the basement courtyard of upmarket Princes Square − decked out faux al fresco French café style − all wicker chairs and flower baskets. It’s a hotspot for coffee and cake junkies, the shopping masses and…