Lunch options in Edinburgh

“Lovely afternoon tea with lovely relaxed surroundings. Staff were attentive & friendly. Sandwiches, savouries and scones were excellent but we personally found the cakes a bit too rich.”

“My first time trying, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I really appreciate that Edinburgh provides diversity in culture and cuisine and I was pleased and impressed by the Egyptian food from this place.Highly recommend it.”

“Fantastic food, excellent service and a great location too. Definitely recommend this place. It sits almost at the bottom of Tinto, which is a great hike for walkers. It took almost two hours to get to the top and the views are spectacular to say the least. The restaurant is next to the Carmichael farm shop, so after your meal, pop in and pick up some first class meat too. We'll definitely be back again. Well-earned five stars!”

“Fantastic food in a lovely atmosphere. Staff were great and attentive, food was well presented, and it had a lovely vibe. The sushi is excellent, as are the condiments and sides. Big props to the Salmon teriyaki, dragon rolls and aubergine miso. Nice sake choices too.”

“First meal after arriving in Edinburgh, they are kind enough to welcome us at the last order timing. We ordered the halal option Chicken Ramen and it was delicious. The owner is also very friendly. Price is a little on the pricier side but the portion is veryyy big.”

“Great food and a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. The oden rice cake is rich and flavorful, and the omurice tastes just like in Japan. A perfect spot for authentic Japanese comfort food!”

“Flavorful dishes, and good portions. Had the Gurkhali fish curry which was really awesome. Chicken thali was good option too.”

“Had such an amazing experience here tonight. Food was amazing, fresh and hot on arrival. It was my birthday, they sang happy birthday to me and brought me out a slice of cake! The staff were so friendly and went above and beyond. Great service! Thanks again for an amazing night. We will definitely return in future! Megan, Oliver and Janette x”

“Awesomely best food. I had 16’’ Gogi’s special pizza and happy to share that the pizza was full of stuffs. Properly backed and good on pocket. Highly recommended”

“Delicious taste! The whole fried fish was huge, and the chips were plentiful—completely filled the box. The lady owner noticed I was a foreigner and patiently explained—she was very warm and welcoming. I was travelling alone and felt cold before，then I chose to gave them a Chinese knot as a gift, hoping they like it. I also hope I can come back and enjoy their food again.”

“First time visiting the Royal since family moved to Penicuik. Stopped by for some food. The portions were very generous and tasted amazing. The Haggis Balls were excellent and the Pulled Pork was too. Friendly service, prompt and a very nice establishment. Worth checking out when in town.”

“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.”

“Absolutely love this spot! The burgers are juicy, perfectly cooked, and loaded with flavor. The wings? Crispy, saucy, and downright addictive! You can tell everything’s made fresh. Great vibes, friendly staff, and fast service — easily one of my favorite places to grab a meal. Highly recommend!”

“I am upset that we've been to Edinburgh several times and just found this restaurant! We did the Chef Special and could not have been happier. The cold and hot starters were excellent, but the main course was spectacular. This will definitely be on our repeat list when we come back. Way more food than we could eat.”

“Been coming here for years and it has never once disappointed. It is inexplicably often pretty quiet, but don't let that deceive you - the food is incredible, and the owner is a lovely guy. They say you can tell when someone loved making the food they serve you, and that sums this place us to a T.”

“My favourite place for a bacon and egg roll. Always done to perfection! Menu seems quite extensive....plenty of choice”

“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.”

“We ate Rice, Lamb curry and vegan haggis. All the foods taste delicious. Honestly I felt the taste of my homeland. We really liked the food. Staff are friendly and the restaurant has a cozy environment. For authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine, I will recommend this restaurant.”

“We had the Thai Banquet A and it was delicious. The mixed starters were gorgeous and there was a good choice of mains. The portions were so generous that we had leftovers to take home. There was a good choice of wines too. The staff were lovely - really helpful. We will definitely be back!”

“Absolutely delicious. Just got back from travelling and felt like I was right back in Thailand! Couldn’t recommend more! The madman curry and Som Tam salad!!”

“I’ve heard that this restaurant was good so many times I just had to go. The wife and I were not disappointed. Atmosphere was brilliant. Staff were friendly, attentive, well mannered and noticeably clean. Every time front of house staff went in the kitchen they washed their hands. So nice to see. Food took some time but only because they were fully booked & it was a Saturday, plus they are a busy takeaway. No wonder why there then. The food looked great, presented well, and delicious too. Lady owner & lady head chef says a lots for this genre of establishment, from my own experience, having eaten all over the uk & Europe in a multitude of different cultures. 5 stars from the wife & I, we will definitely be returning. Thank you very much to all the staff for a wonderful evening, just perfect…!”

“The Thai Valley Restaurant has become our favourite go-to restaurant over recent months. The Thai food is excellent, and with easy ground floor access, it should be accessible to most people. Our favourite starter, a sharing platter for two, served with crispy spring rolls, chicken satay, fish cakes, and crispy chicken, is beautifully presented and tastes delicious. The Tom Yum soup (we order it with shrimp) has just the right level of spiciness. Our current favourite main course is the deep-fried sea bass with sweet and sour sauce. I have no hesitation in recommending the Thai Valley Restaurant for your next Thai food treat.”

““Really delicious food! I ordered the Drunken Noodles and Prawn Tempura — both were excellent, fresh, and high quality.”

“First time eating here and we sat in 8 off us, the place is small but dont left that spoil ur choice The food was fantastic really nice & beautifully presented ,service great and very professional We were all pleasantly surprised and we would all go back for more. If anything they need more seating but dont let that spoil ur choice”

“Authentic Vietnamese food! I've travelled to Vietnam twice and I have to day the food here tastes the same as I've had in Vietnam! The chef is Vietnamese so good expect nothing less. The staff were friendly and efficient. This has become one of my favourite restaurants.”

“We became obsessed with Mamma Roma and we would gladly come back. We had an earlier dinner after getting to Edinburg, so there was plenty of seating. However, I would highly recommend booking a table if you plan to eat at a normal time. We started with the focaccia bufalo e pomodorini and we were immediately surprised by the quality and taste, which set the tone for the rest of the dinner. I'm not sure how focaccia can be so delicious, but trust me. For entrees we got a mix of filled pastas, but the ravioli and lasagna were absolutely amazing. I highly recommend the ravioli caprino e peperoni! We almost came back a second time the same week, but figured we should try other places while we are traveling.”

“For this restaurant only being open a week, it is already running incredibly smoothly. Was no issues at all with me being gluten free and the gluten free bread they had was delicious. All the food was incredible, I mean gluten free tagliatelle how many restaurants go to that effort. The service was amazing, nothing was too much trouble. I'd highly recommend giving this place a try you will not be disappointed, make sure you go hungry as you'll most definitely want 3 courses. Drinks were superb as well, perfect for a special occasion or date night.”

“The best dinner of our life. Every dish was simply delicious, the flavours were like nothing we've ever tasted before. We loved the Thai Tartare, the Chicken Katsu and the Popcorn Baked Alaska, but my personal favourite was the Duck Breast. The price are also very reasonable (I'd recommend the 3 course for £38 deal), and the impeccable service made us feel comfortable and satisfied. Can't recommend enough!”

“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!”