Cafe in Edinburgh

“La Viola, Edinburgh – A Sweet Slice of Heaven Tucked away in the heart of Edinburgh, La Viola is a dreamy little haven for dessert lovers. I tried the pistachio cheesecake and the Nutella cheesecake — both were pure indulgence. The pistachio was silky, subtly nutty, and beautifully balanced, while the Nutella was rich, decadent, and melt-in-your-mouth divine. Each bite felt like a quiet celebration. A perfect spot for a sweet pause in the city.”

“I came to The Village Cafe after a bad experience at a different nearby cafe where after 45 minutes I never received my food. Needless to say, when I arrived at The Village Cafe I was absolutely starving. It was packed but there were 2 tables outside. Despite it being windy and 9 degrees, it was at least sunny so I asked if I could sit outside. The server who greeted me was outgoing and friendly and asked if I had been served. I told her no and asked to sit outside. She replied something to the effect that it was a bit cold outside and she was sure they could get me a table inside. Within minutes a table was free and I quickly ordered the cheeseburger. My food came out maybe 10 minutes later. It was delicious. Being American, I’m a bit of a burger snob. The burger was juicy, the chips were crispy, the salad was fresh. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Really lovely neighbourhood cafe. Will be back and hopefully have room to try some of their cakes. :)”

“Delicious, huge toasties and hot chocolate. Very reasonable price and family friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend.”

“After a long walk from Edinburgh to Balerno via Union Canal and Water of Leith - this friendly wee cafe was a welcome stop!! Nice coffee and really tasty cheese scones - served by smiley volunteers and at a reasonable price. Cake selection looked fab - hope to visit again soon to try them out!”

“THEIR MAC AND CHEESE WRAP IS HEAVENLY OH MY GOD i miss it so much i love it i cant wait to go to edinburgh just to eat this again. its so good it blows my mind the flavours were just amazing. i recommend this 100% and the coffee was delicious as well!”

“So happy we found this lovely little village cafe! Fantastic breakfast and coffee all served by the friendly cafe owner.”

“What a great place with excellent service, great views, delicious food and cheap prices. Found it by accident and easy to reach with 4 buses stopping outside”

“Now offering a pop up restaurant on a Friday and Saturday evening. The food was fantastic modern Italian cooked with lots of love and served by the good folk that help create it. You can bring your own wine and the prices are such good value. What can I say ciao Elliott!”

“coffee was good, i think it’s one of the best in the city, its hidden as it named the staff were very welcoming and smiling wifi was provided on the table”

“We love coming here for coffee on a Friday as a team. Super friendly staff, delicious baked treats and coffee! The EC Team”

“Super lovely cafe, would definitely recommend you going! It’s relatively cheap and the food is absolutely delicious. The staff there are so lovely and attentive. We both got the Turkish breakfast. The bread was so soft and warm. Amazing tasting food and the hot drinks were delectable. Honestly among the best I’ve had in Edinburgh”

“Rankin’s Cafe is an absolute delight. The service is prompt and friendly, the setting is charming with the Forth bridge visible over the top of the pretty village houses. Both times we visited our daughter had the kids breakfast which she loved. I was very happy to find a full vegetarian breakfast on the menu (including delicious vegetarian haggis). The food, the atmosphere, the service is all great. Highly recommend!”

“Kids had great fun trying to climb the different climbing walls.”

“The appartment was beautiful! Very bright and spacious. The location was really close to the old town and main attractions. We didn’t even use the bus, it was like 20 min walking distance. Definitely recommend!”

“Went last year and loved it soo much had to make another trip to Edinburgh to see them (any excuse really!) . One of best light shows seen. Well done all, must take a lot of work!”

“Absolutely my favourite place to eat. The food is beautifully prepared the atmosphere is fantastic with a very authentic French feel. The staff cannot do enough and even when the restaurant is busy they remain attentive and helpful. Would highly recommend.”

“Honestly our whole experience was amazing. The service was so good, all the waiters were so friendly and professional The restaurant manager let a have a table out of the way as my daughter hates loud noises. He was very polite and professional also. The food was excellent, im a 30 year chef and could not fault it. They use a renowned butcher for all their meat. And it really shows!!. It was like eating butter and cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back.”

“If you are looking for the closest thing to tasting fresh pasta while sitting in a restaurant in Venice- this is it! We have tried a number of Italian joints across the globe and this is as close to sitting in Italy as you can get. From the caprese and vegetable soup (soup of the day) as a starter, to the carbonara or ragu for mains, down to the pistachio cakes and tiramisu- you can do no wrong for anything on the menu. It’s a family owned restaurant and you can tell the pride they take with every meal. Make a reservation to avoid being turned away (we got lucky when a last minute table opened up- even waiting 15min outside). It’s worth the entire wait. You won’t regret it.”

“Good place, tasty food, good portions and affordable. Would go again, and the guy who makes the food is nice as well and seem to have a passion for making his food.”

“We and my partner always come here. The food is great and they often bring you a lovely soup even before you’ve ordered! It’s also very cheap!”

“Such a lovely place. Staff is really nice and helpful. Loads o vegan options and food is simply delicious. We didn't wait long and service was swift. Highly recommend.”

“Best lasagna I’ve ever had. Homemade noodles. From USA and this place in Scotland was amazing. Food came out piping hot which I love”

“Wonderful - a must visit, must see, must eat, if you are in Lieth. Bagel was awesome with an egg cooked in the middle, so many seasames too, and the apple tea was so delicate and delicous like eating crisp red apples.”

“Student discount applies for food only. Love their soup & panini - cappuccino and chai latte are not bad!”

“Lovely staff, very quick service on a busy day, and very good food and coffee. Paid £11 for two great coffees and a tasty sandwich, which is pretty damn good for such a central location. Highly recommended!”

“Attended with a wheelchair user, immediately a member of staff was present to help us get in and get to a table. The entrance is step-free. The staff were fantastic and really friendly throughout our visit. Great selection of food, everything made fresh so asking for something without one of the ingredients was not a problem at all, and the choice of fresh cakes was INCREDIBLE. The marlenka was beautiful! Would highly recommend.”

“Cyclists! This is just 1/2 mile off Route 1 and a great refuelling station with the friendliest, most smiley and welcoming welcome. Clearly popular with locals, too! Don't judge this book by its cover - we were glad we stopped off there.”

“We visit Edinburgh maybe 1-2 times a year and hands down, the Cafe Edinburgh is always wonderful. We're always greeted like old friends and it is always our first choice. Some lovely Scottish twists on menu items (add some haggis to your breakfast roll!). The staff are top-notch and friendly (shout out to Cathy/ possibly Cassy who was delightful and took time to take a photo of our family together).”

“Great people and great food/drinks, if you’re in the area this is your spot. Really friendly owners as well! Sausage roll was fantastic”

“You need to book in advance to avoid disappointment. They limit the number of visitors. There is a 90minute time slot allocated, which is far enough to get a good look around and listen to the guide as they brings you the history of the chapel. Well worth a visit if you are visiting Scotland. It is a good opportunity to set foot inside this chapel that was used in filming the famous Da Vinci Code movie.”