Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Edinburgh

"Sweeney Family meet up all ordering different options. Pizza and pasta all amazing as expected. Service was spot on and a real family feel. Excellent..."

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The Flat Ltd

"I rented a beautiful flat with A Flat in Town from 2017-2018 and I couldn't be happier with the service provided. Having had a bad experience with..."

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"Fantastic experience. Myself and my flatmate were in desperate need of a short-term let and found Lance to be quick to respond, very helpful, and..."

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"A Flat in Town is an amazing letting agency. I've rented a flat with them for almost a year now and couldn't be happier. Everyone is very friendly...."

Marina Brunale

"Cant' thank 'A Flat in Town' enough! From the moment that I emailed Lance to enquire about the property to the moment I moved out, they were..."

Becky Wright

"Could not wish for a better letting experience. From the get-go they were easy and transparent to deal with. I was renting a short term let from..."

Spencer Grover

"A Flat in Town has been my letting agency and the only thing I can say is that they are outstanding. Extremely friendly and professional they made my..."

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"While I stayed in Edinburgh between 2010 and 2013, I had a great experience with A Flat In Town. The staffs are real professionals - that was..."

Shinya Sato

"I had an excellent experience with this agency. I was looking for a short term let as I was coming to Edinburgh as a student for a semester abroad...."

K. Schröder

"From Paris, I rent a flat for a month in Edinburgh-New Town. The flat looked exactly like the photos on the webiste. It was very clean and tidy with..."

Tiffany Johnson

"Having rented from a flat in town for over 2 years I can honestly say they have been an absolute pleasure to deal with. All the staff are extremely..."

Stephen Cairns

"Perfect if you plan to rent a home from abroad and need to trust that what you see is what you get. I rented I flat for 4 months with a reasonable..."

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"A Flat in Town were extremely helpful and so very kind to us. We were moving from London to Edinburgh, and they made it that much more an easier..."

Jana Scholtzova

"I have rented with flat in town for the past 4 years and have been excellent in terms of customer service. They are quick and professional and..."

Mathew Richardson

"Have been applying for a flat through this agent (fingers crossed), and throughout the process they have been speedy repliers and my point of contact..."

Callum Lackie

"Great company! We used A Flat in Town for 3 months this year, the property was fantastic and the staff very helpful, friendly and professional...."

Yvonne Kerrigan

"Rented a property for a bit over a year. The property great and the interactions with A Flat In Town were amazing. Highly recommend..."

Codrin Hora

Pomegranate

82/100 (2993 ratings)

"Great Food and relaxed placeThis is one of my favourite places to eat in Edinburgh, its easy going an has lots of options on the meze menu..."

Shreya

"Amazing restaurant. First stumbled upon this when attending someone's birthday in one of their private rooms downstairs. Have subsequently returned..."

Fly

"Middle Eastern food is not something that I eat a lot of, and isn't normally my first choice but I had heard a lot of good things about Pomegranate..."

Kimberley Laing

"Pomegranate definitely took me by surprise. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an authentic Arabian night. Do try the baba ghanoush..."

Avena Lewis

"Great service, a menu to suit all dietary requirements and staff more than willing to answer questions and help out. The food was fantastic, portions..."

Ellie

"A great place to spend your evening!Pomegranate is located on leith street close to princess street. Easily accessible with decent..."

Samhita Kishore

"Love this restaurant! We went for my sons 21st and it was fab. It's BYOB and no corkage. The food and service was great and the waiter recommended we..."

Karen Campbell

"Delicious Middle Eastern food at a good prize... and in huge portions. We ordered several things to share them and before even finishing we were so..."

Pat Cuni

"The month of August has arrived and Food Club went to the Middle East… presuming the Middle East is a delightfully pink building opposite the..."

Food Club

"Among the better Turkish restaurants in Edinburgh.... good location, not too far from St. James and very close to the cinemas/theater.I..."

Naresh Mehta

"For good value Middle Eastern food in a decent location, you can do a lot worse than Pomegranate. If you’re new to the cuisine, try out the tapas..."

Emma Dunn

"Given that we went in a big group ... We ordered each of the 15-16 starters that they served ... Surprisingly all of them were equally good..I..."

Pooja Kumar

"Staff were excellent! Food was amazing! I will be going..."

Tracy

"Very enjoyable.. Having lived in the Middle East for many years I was keen to try Pomegranate.Booking online was very easy. The decor is..."

Grumbleguts

"I'd never visited a Middle Eastern restaurant before and finding Halal restaurants that aren't Indian/Pakistani/Bengali in Edinburgh can be quite..."

Michelle C

"The main draw for Pomegranate is, I suppose, the fact that it is BYO - and no corkage - so it instantly makes it more wallet-friendly if you want to..."

Calum Falconer

"Very glad I stumbled upon this café. very traditional Arabic cuisine which a fresh scent of middle eastern aroma in the air, found this very..."

Xavier

"An amazing gem of a restaurant! They offer a wide range of Middle Eastern Cuisine and we can't wait to return. All the dishes were served promptly..."

Saikou Jammeh

"Lovely staff in the cutest little restaurant! Food was amazing, definitely a place you order a few things to share. Lamb and chicken were cooked to..."

Cheryl MacGregor

"Absolutely lovely!!! Fresh, authentic and delightful. Would recommend. Service & staff were really really nice too. Also, as per guidelines they went..."

Sufya Koli

Scotts Kitchen

80/100 (1573 ratings)

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Scotts Handmade Beef Burger

Cured Loch Etive Sea Trout

Sticky Toffee Pudding

"Great place on a Victoria Terrace with view over the Victoria street. It is on a first floor looking from the Victoria Street but it is on the ground..."

Wojciech Delong

"This is definitely my new go-to place for breakfast in Edinburgh! So good we went two days in a row. The veggie breakfast is amazing, the poached..."

Isaiah

"Wow, what a lovely place to eat with some of the best haggis (they even have a vegetarian option) and a delectable sticky toffee pudding. The staff..."

James

"Lovely restaurant with outdoor terrace overlooking Victoria Street. The Gnocchi with pesto, goat cheese and pine nuts was rich and flavorful. It's on..."

Christina Millay

"This is my favorite spot in Edinburgh for breakfast. The view of Old Town from the outdoor tables is spectacular. They have professional, helpful..."

Michael

"Came here on a whim to get lunch on a Saturday. The staff were really lovely and attentive, nothing felt rushed at all, nice vibes. I got the..."

Jennifer Slater

"Great Bloody Marys, I'd have to say the best in Edinburgh during our time there. They even asked how spicy you want it, so you know you're in good..."

George Birley

"We sat outside and it was pleasantly quiet, the service was quick and very friendly and the food was great! We ordered the garlic wings to begin..."

Daniel Grossmann

"Great, sweet restaurant close to Victoria street. Nice food and very friendly staff ! Restaurant was full but we were seated in just a couple minutes..."

Robert Klawes

"Very friendly and helpfull staff even if it was extremely busy. (We visted during the festival). Luckily we reserved days in advance, or else it..."

René Rose Højrup Christensen

"Amazing place with views over Victoria street. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to try Scottish food. I personally love the..."

Cathleen Loh

"Amazing full Scottish breakfast (black pudding and sliced haggis as part of it !! ) Great taste of using Glengoyne (10yo) for Gaelic..."

Justine Zou

"We didn’t have a reservation but we said we eat quickly and they accommodated us , the service was quick and very friendly and the food was great!..."

Roca

"Nice cafe set in a lovely place, food was good, loved having the black pudding. My better half had the eggs royal, poached eggs cooked perfect. I had..."

Stuart Collins

"A great little place to grab a bite perched above the iconic Victoria Street. Service is Swift and friendly and the food is tasty. I’ve only ever..."

Nicole Culbert

"Cute little spot with a great view and location. Food is phenomenal value and quality for the price. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. I had..."

Rachel Sharpton

"Lovely place with a cute terrace. We didn’t have a reservation, but they were able to seat us in 5mins. Wonderful and friendly service. We had..."

Smitha K

"The waiters and waitresses are very professional and mindful. The Mac and Cheese was the best we ate in..."

Léa N

"Super yummy🤤 We ordered the big Scotts big breakfast and 2 free range poached eggs plus smashed avocado and..."

Claire Tao NCCU

Flava

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Honestly atmosphere was average however the shisha was most definitely one of the best I have had on my euro trip. Very fair pricing..."

Yats B

"Very nice Sheesha flavours and great service. Thank you guys for the great..."

Abdullah Razzouk

"Best ever experience of shisha in Edinburgh, feel the pleasure of best shisha in..."

shaik sayeed

"On the way to our accommodation in Edinburgh and found this place. Exceeded my expectations and the place serves amazing shisha and starters. Service..."

syed Ishaq Pasha

"Monster burger ( if you are a beef lover ) the best in..."

waqas haroon

"This is decent place to chill out. Food is good and shisha is good as well. But the place is really very cold and can’t sit for more than 40 min..."

Prabhu Kiran Veesam

"Very good..."

Hande Akdogan

"Was guided around the rear of the shop to a outside covered area where they have set up a seating area where you order your food ,waited ten minutes..."

Blaze Plays

"We only had drinks so I can't comment on the food but all round great experience. The waiter was friendly, music very chilled and atmosphere was..."

Sandie Ashley

"It takes a little bit long to serve the food but it is a nice place I go whenever I can. I..."

Ramiro Valdés Cortés

"Nice place for shisha, sometimes they accept only cash, mostly clean.. recommend here for shisha seekers..."

KUTLU BALCI

"Amazing food, amazing music, amazing atmosphere, amazing service and AMAZING shisha. Keep up the good work guys. Ps. Your burgers are next..."

Sameed Ibrahim

"best shisha in town... big range of flavours, staff very cool...."

Saïd Essalhi

"Best shisha in Edinburgh. Highly..."

Mantas S.

Daika Kanm Kurdish Grill

80/100 (3372 ratings)

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Hanam’s was walking distance from our hotel and was the hangout spot for the two nights we were there. The place is amazing. We went down a flight..."

Henna Navid

"Simply delicious!!! food.......and they were sweet enough to fit us in at very short notice.Our meal tonight at Hanams was..."

Anvi Deol

"This is very nice place to taste different Arabian cuisine food at decent price , they also serve shisha , service was very good .the food tasted..."

Praveen Kumar

"Place to have great Arabic food and great place for good Shisha. Close to the castle and near to some shopping place. Have to visit if u love good..."

Rohit Rao

"This place is amazing for its food and sheesha. The berry rice is a must have, it's got the perfect Irani taste to it and is just amazing. The staff..."

Shanaya Berry

"Can't wait to go back here! The food is lovely and the variety of food they have makes it tough to make a decision, the presentation is ace and the..."

Nadia

"Love love love! One of my absolute favs here in Edinburgh! The portions are incredible and the naan is beautiful and light. Yum! Service is great and..."

Humandustbin

"Well the food is just sooooo delicious and the naans were so big but not heavy.They are really soft and fluffy.we ordered that 2 course meal and man..."

Sanjana

"Hanam's is easily one of my favourite restaurants in the city. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the food is affordable and..."

Ashley Wanders

"just oooooo ooooo ooo! lovely!! I loved the service here, the great friendliness, the great idea, the atmosphere, the amazing little touches this..."

Ling Law

"Absolutely brilliant Kurdish food. Must trys include the lamb kebab, the chicken kebab and the slow cooked lamb in gravy. The service person was all..."

J S

"The food was delicious, very fresh, well cooked, they had the most delicious dessert I've ever tried in my life!. This place has a relaxed, casual..."

Paola Duran

"Food was delicious, the staff including the owner were very friendly and welcoming. Had a mix grill platter and chicken shawarma. We loved the..."

Mohammad Hussaini

"Notice they changed their name to Daika, so when you’re following the map, look for Daika instead. Great Kurdish restaurant, very fresh and..."

Labib Haddad

"The mixed grill was delicious. All the lamb cubes, lamb and chicken kebab were pleasantly flavourful. Both the kebabs were tender. The lamb cubes..."

Bryan Lim

"Grilled meat is like the one that our fathers make in our garden. Can't describe how delicious it is. So fresh and so tasty. Unfortunately I don’t..."

Naneh Hovhannisyan

"Delicious Middle Eastern cuisine right by the castle. My partner and I shared the lamb shawarma wrap and ordered a hummus appetizer. We both agree it..."

Kathleen Cheij

"This place holds a good experience. Upon arrival my friend I were warmly welcomed, and then taken to a seating place of our choice inside the..."

Thanim C

"Omg Kurdish vibes, defo check this place out, loved all the foods starters to salad to mains yummmmmmm , the slow cooked lamb was so tender. Loved..."

Princess Irum

"A must visit. Really delicious food. Hummus and lamb chops in particular. The staff were very friendly. A place was assigned for us to perform our..."

Mohamed Al-Lawati

"We loved stopping here for a break while we waited for our castle tour. Delicious food, super fresh and homemade. The vibe is lovely and the..."

Wendy McDonald

"I was celebrating my daughter's 18th birthday, we wanted to try something new. What an experience, we were well greeted and had great interaction..."

René Ferguson

"Good Kurdish/Arab food. I little pricey but tasty. Highly recommend the Muhammara as a starter. Only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 was that a..."

Aviram Vijh

"Nice greeting, lovely food and atmosphere. Reasonably priced..."

Tommy Fraser

"The food was delicious, varied, and aromatic. Loved the staff we spoke to. Great location and have a pretty decent selection of beers and wines - the..."

David McCallum

"The service and atmosphere have gone downhill at this place after the rebranding from Hanams. We sat for thirty minutes in an almost restaurant and..."

Adam Burns

O'oliviero

80/100 (1250 ratings)

Panna Cotta with Fruit Coulis

Fettuccine Allo Scoglio

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service was great and had a nice outdoor seating area for dinner on our visit. Staff were very nice and accommodating. Food was gorgeous and perfect...."

Josh Mahon

"Decent food; decent price; decent location. Pretty much hit lots of markers for a tourist centre. The portions are generous and the prices are..."

Ethan Ohs

"Great find. Fantastic pizza and the Ragu is great too. Friendly service. Seating both inside & outside. I highly recommend the pizzas. Very..."

Luca “Otago”

"Service was friendly and efficient. The food was very good and place was reasonably clean. I would give it a 4.5 if I..."

Panagiotis Samaras

"We called in quite late and without a booking. There was no problem with seating even though the restaurant was pretty full with a good atmosphere..."

Keith Wilding

"The food and wine were amazing, the staff were friendly and helpful. Just a lovely place to sit and relax and enjoy good food and wine..."

Andrew Whyte

"This place was fantastic! I got a Lasagna and a pizza which were amazing!! The best part about this place is the service. Literally the best service..."

Desmond O'Dell

"Went there on a Sunday for lunch with my girlfriend. Service was really good and we didn’t have to wait long for our food. We both were very happy..."

Kipp lastair

"Dropped on this place by chance. Genuine Italian, clean, service honest and impeccable. Food probably the best Italian food we have had in the..."

Adam Lockett

"Great little place to have lunch. Food is very generously served and the staff is very friendly. Good selection of wines and very tasty food. Price..."

Diogo Santo

"Absolutely the best lasagne I’d had for years! My mum loved the seafood pasta dish. We both drooled throughout the whole meal! The service was..."

Karan Harris

"Great authentic tasty pizzas, no fuss and highly satisfying with value for money. Service up to what is expected and wine offering does have the odd..."

CM

"This place is a little gem. We have just finished eating there on a trip to Edinburgh. Warm friendly atmosphere the staff were lovely. The Fettuccine..."

les campbell

Pasha

80/100 (1845 ratings)

"Wow fresh chicken ..even the chicken pakora is home made from chicken.. anyway 3 eaten for £15 pizzas .burgers drinks great thing is this guys not..."

George Peachey

"Great food. Great people. A must if you are in Scotland......hands..."

Anthony Turner

"I’ve been ordering and coming into this place for years! The owners son - Berat is a great, friendly guy with amazing customer service. He always..."

Scott J

"Amazing chicken burger .. made my..."

Dani Nidal

"Amazing fresh donner meat and very lovely..."

Matt Rose

"Good guys, nice food, open late..."

Nicky James

"My favourite fried wings. Ever. For a time, Pasha stopped serving fried chicken due to broken fryer, and now they're back! (Or I might just found..."

ernisa marz

Rosemary Bistro

"Mediterranean specialities are added to typical cafe options here. It feels more like a cafe than a bistro. Mediterranean breakfast is a fun change...."

Alistair Hann

"Very welcoming! A cozy warm place, with a delicious Mediterranean breakfast 😍 and some relaxing music 🎶!! kawthar is one of the smiley friendly..."

Raneem Hijazi

"The menu had the usual Scottish favourites and more than a few mediterranean dishes too, good combination. The food, including Gluten Free bread for..."

Ronnie R

"Great lunch here today. Mediterranean style food. We had the halloumi burger, houmous and avocado salad. All delicious and reasonable prices. Cake..."

Anne

"excellent Mediterranean tapas and mezes food, nice cozy atmosphere and lovely staff. worth visiting for a coffee or a lunch..."

Vasileios Papadimitriou

"Breakfast it’s amazing, always getting it there..."

George Gabor

"Lugar pequeño pero acogedor y con buenos precios. Tienen variedad de comida deliciosa y..."

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