The 30 Best Food establishment in Edinburgh

“I had delicious medium salad bowl, great atmosphere”

“George our redheaded server was so wellmannered, friendly and helpful, explaining menu choices and navigating the restaurant experience. He made our visit extra special and we will definitely return.”

“Really tasty and great options. Staff were friendly, welcoming and informative. Good pricing, especially for the location. Fries are extra but I would suggest sharing between two as portions are quite large. No need to book as quite a large space and walk-in was available, however you can book if you want to ensure a table.”

“Always good service, with a smile as well. Selection is always good with good pricing. We shop here for home and business often.”

“Absolutely gem of a place. The food is delicious. Everything was very fresh, And the pork meat was so juicy. The shop itself is lovely, with plenty of space to wait on your food being prepared. Great service as well. Will definitely reccomend!”

“Review is for the space menu, aperitif and surprise course for £35- For the price I highly recommend! It’s easy to spend £30-40 on dinner in downtown Edinburgh, so you might as well do it in style! It is not a Michelin experience, but they do a very good job at getting as close as possible for the price. Try to come with one of their special deals :) ambiance was great and felt very upscale. The servers were all very very friendly, the service was speedy, we got fun explanations for each wine pairing and each course. Wine pairings were great and good value, definitely recommend for £30. Overall so fun and many yummy dishes, and didn’t feel rushed. They really try to surprise and delight you. I read some recommendations which say the portions are too small, I disagree with this. I was very stuffed when the desert course came (in combo with wine pairings). Some more detailed review on food quality for the corporate head who decides the menus, guessing this has nothing to do with the chefs at this branch as the food looks exactly like the promos for their London branch and was executed technically very well: - Surprise course was soooo fun in concept but too much gel-ing agent was used (maybe agar?) a bit gummy and not enough flavor. Great presentation! - gorgeous oyster course, perfect! -terrine could have been thinner in my opinion but very fun and flavorful course - folks at my table loved the potato, sauce was great. Due to egg it wasn’t a stand out for me - risotto course was yum and wine paired well - flat iron for me was best savory course of the evening, every element was so delish! Truly impressive course. Perfectly cooked meat, sauces were varied and delish -dessert was hands down best course, soooo gorgeous, perfect wine, no notes. My only sadness was not having enough room to finish the whole thing”

“My partner Mic and I absolutely loved this little cafe. It’s got the best food and the couple that run it are so lovely and welcoming you feel like your locals and friends the second you enter the shop. If you’re staying in the South Bridfe area, definitely stop in for a coffee or a delectable croissant, or even just a friendly chat with the owners.”

“Kitty, an Irish pub, is a fantastic spot that's both cozy and lively. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a pint. Live music is a big highlight here. It really adds to the vibrant, authentic Irish pub feel. The place is also full of character, with lots of small nooks and crannies for more private, quiet chats with friends. If you're looking for a comfortable, genuine pub experience with great music and a bit of a hideaway feel, Kitty is definitely the place to go.”

“I first came across this tea at a cafe in Doune and told the waitress how much I enjoyed it. I asked which brand it was and she went and checked. I have since ordered 2 boxes direct and am delighted with the product. My old Typhoo(floor scrapings) went straight in the bin!”

“Their system works well. Order on line with good help available via the reviews which I’ve always found accurate. Plus the product Q&A is pretty helpful. Collecting from the store is straight forwarded with the staff at the Murryfield branch in Edinburgh very helpful. As I’ve done a number of projects this year this review is based on ordering well over fifty separate items and making far too many visits to collect.”

“Well laid out shop. Plenty choice. Will go again.”

“This is an excellent hotel for the price. As soon as we arrived, we were well greeted and given tourist information about the area. The rooms were clean, breakfast was tasty and the price was reasonable for the area. The only negative is the free wifi was terrible or purposely throttled as the hotel wanted guests to pay for the premium wifi. Regardless of the slow internet, we would come back to this hotel on our next stay in Edinburgh.”

“As a women, I highly recommend this place! I have never felt uncomfortable and often come by myself to work. Great vibe, best shisha in Scotland, the staff are very friendly and always welcoming, food /desserts are always spot on and the service is excellent. The owner always makes sure you get a good experience. Great place for a night out or to sit and crack on with some work or even to watch the boxing or footy. The ambience is even better since the recent refurbishment! The staff here are really welcoming and look after me. I note that the shisha boys Asif, Daniyal, Sameer and Hammad always keep note of customers shisha preferences and will make their shishas accordingly to their taste using the specific quantity of flavours which makes for a unique experience. I have been in Glasgow for the day and will still come through to Edinburgh Urban Lounge for this very reason as the boys know what I like. Similar, I look forward to coming back to Urban Edinburgh for a shisha when I've been down south. Coal changes are prompt, head changes are prompt, service is impeccable. The front of house staff, Jatin, Amal and Fatima are fabulous! Very caring and attentive in their approach. They know regular customer's orders, will always fo rounds to check if customers need anything and clean up as they do. Their food is on point and comforting.”

“Went as a couple during a trip to Edinburgh. We booked via OpenTable, but on arrival, we weren't in the system :( The place was packed, but the lady at the front desk found us a table just over an hour after the original booking. I can highly recommend the bar next door's French 75 and Old Fashioneds to help pass the time :) I had a 950g porterhouse, medium, with a good charring. It was delicious. Pink and juicy, melt in the mouth stuff, with fat rendered so it dissolved in my mouth. I think my girlfriend enjoyed her food too, but I was too distracted with the beauty that was mine :D”

“This place is incredible!! The food was reasonable for a high end product and atmosphere. From the moment we entered the staff were very kind and helpful, asking us about our day, and offering to take our coats. Moments like this made it better than better. The food and drinks menus were both detailed which made it perfect for an overthinker like myself for picking the perfect drink. The food menu was the same, and described exactly what you will get. My partner and I shared the chateaubriand which was a perfect serving for us (with the extra sides) the beef melted in our mouths, and the sauces were amazing, I’d especially recommend the Malbec and bone marrow jus, it was an excellent extra for the beef. Sides were perfect, the broccoli tasted Smokey and cooked perfectly to be soft with a small crunch, the spinach was refreshing and lemony, the mushrooms were peppery and were a larger portion, and the chips were lovely and crispy with a fluffy inside. The staff were great, so attentive and helpful with our questions and chit chat. I couldn’t recommend this place more, for a high end meal with a better price tag than some steakhouses. Amazing!!”

“Good prices well stocked not much room inside”

“Visited recently with family for lunch - we really enjoyed the high quality food with new pizzas added for the winter menu. Staff were very friendly and attentive and we were sat at a table straight away. Will definitely be back again soon!”

“As a New Yorker with high pizza standards (and a serious slice craving), Franco Manca in Stockbridge absolutely delivered. The pizza was delicious—perfectly balanced, flavorful, and honestly lacking nothing. The crust had that ideal chew, the ingredients were fresh, and every bite felt intentional. Service was excellent as well: friendly, efficient, and welcoming without being overbearing. This has officially become my go-to pizza spot whenever I’m visiting Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a slice that passes the New York test, this is it.”

“My First time at a Wagamama & i can truly say if there was a Phoenix in every one id go every day! Phoenix was so helpful & if she didn’t know she would go & ask to ensure we had the correct information. A great asset to the Team. My Salmon noodles were lovely. We will return next time in Edinburgh.”

“We popped into Mum’s Comfort Food for breakfast and it was perfect! Delicious, hearty plates that tasted homemade and fresh. The staff were so friendly, fun, and helpful - they really made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. Such a great spot to start the day in Edinburgh!”

“The BEST lasagna I have ever had—hands down! This restaurant is small, cozy, and serves absolutely incredible Italian food. Every dish we ordered was outstanding, full of rich flavors and authentic taste. A special shoutout to our server, Alessandra, who was truly one of the sweetest and most welcoming people I’ve ever met. Her warmth and kindness made the experience even better. If you're visiting Edinburgh, do yourself a favor and don’t skip out on a meal here. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, you’re in for a delicious treat!”

“The food was absolutely delicious! Both the pasta and the risotto were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. The dishes came out really fast, and the overall experience was smooth and enjoyable. The service was warm and welcoming — HARIA was especially friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place!”

“CANADIAN APPROVED! after my two weeks in Scotland and having chips frequently, I was dying for a poutine. Found this treasure of a restaurant on my last day. Great food, outstanding poutine. The house poutine is your quintessential Canadian poutine, nothing fancy just the classic fries, cheese curds, and brown gavy *chefs kiss*. The novelty of having a Canadian themed restaurant to sit in was amazing. Friendly staff, quick service. A great place to eat! I had the house poutine with a buffalo rach Royale. My friend had the dirty fries.”

“Delicious and juicy burgers, tasty curly fries and amazing milkshakes. During my stay in Edinburgh I have been here several times. The interior is very simple, but don't be afraid of it, order the burgers and milkshake. Possible to take away if you don't want to sit inside. Recommended!”

“Visited for a beer tasting experience, stayed for further food & beer. The beer tasting was excellent, really appreciated the commentary on the beers given by the staff member. Was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the food. The haggis bites with chippy sauce, cauliflower bites ('KFC') and mac and cheese were all elevated massively from the usual pub grub fare. Really really tasty. Service was friendly and efficient, and the place had a good atmosphere. They sell cask beers from other local breweries as well as their own beer (which these days includes the Inveralmond range e.g. Ossian) Looking forward to returning”

“We had a fantastic experience, the food was outstanding, the wine was at the perfect temperature, the atmosphere was relaxing and the service was attentive but not overbearing. Our first time here as my wife wanted to try it, so I took her for her birthday. Our new special occasion venue.”

“There were 3 of us and we all ordered the à la carte menu. All the options were excellent. The atmosphere was phenomenal, and the waiters were always attentive. However it was extremely cold in the restaurant! Overall, Highly recommended. Excellent value for money and with good gluten-free options. Up there with the best meals I've had even thought it was really cold.”

“Amazing meal at the Real Greek! We got selected for the golden menu, which was such a treat! Our waitress Vanessa looked after us for the whole meal and the service was top tier, as was all the food - which was all delicious. Would definitely recommend!”

“We stopped there at Sunday afternoon just for one beer because of historical value. However, Kamil, Craig, Martin, Harri, Archie were so amazing and helpful that we spend there alomst five hours. We had such a great time and experince. We also got a option to try historical skittle alley. It was such a fun. So we highly reccomend to vist this place. Thank you for everything Marika, Zuzana and Kateřina.”

“Dinner out done right Loved this pub to eat at. Vibrant garden on a Saturday night with people enjoying a drink and good time by the looks of it. Inside was very nice and the food was to die for. I had the lamb and was asked how I would like it cooked and this is something you don’t often get in finer dining establishments. Very very impressed. Thank you to Emily and Alex who served us.”