Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Edinburgh

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Cafe Ink At Edinburgh Printmakers

"It is sunny and spacious. The food and service is good. I had scrambled egg on toast which was well presented with garnish. Oddly, I was served my..."

Vicky Mount

"Cafe Ink has really tasty food (I really liked the avocado and edamame smash on cornbread) and I love the huge windows. I also really enjoyed the..."

Sophie Badoux

"Really delicious food & great atmosphere! It's such a great place to work as well, plenty of room inside and out in the courtyard. I also absolutely..."

Eveliina Blomqvist

"This super nice cafe located in a gallery, love the atmosphere and not too crowded. (Also love the fact that there are power sockets and free wifi..."

Cindy C.

"What a beautiful place. Located inside an art gallery, we had breakfast there and it was amazing ! You have to try the avocado/bacon/cornbread dish...."

Robin Renard

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Natalie Terpilowska

Chapter One Coffee Shop

88/100 (3543 ratings)

Mocha and Sausage Roll

Lemon Drizzle Cake and Red Velvet Cake

Mozzarella Pesto Sandwich

Vegan Bacon and Maple Syrup on Toast

Café

Contemporary

Café

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Lovely wee coffee shop on Dalry Road with friendly staff and really good cakes (I recommend the caramel shortcake)! Definitely worth a visit if..."

My Food Wishlist

"Dalry is well served for restaurant options, with places like First Coast, Mia, Locanda de Gusti, RiverLife and Feast offering good diversity of..."

Lunch Quest

"We stayed in Edinburgh for 10 days and visited Chapter One twice for breakfast although it was out of the way from our hotel. The absolute best vegan..."

Molly Chmiel

"Had a peanut butter and banana sandwich what was really nice, just what you would expect. Only the carrot cake was not that nice. Maybe if you like a..."

Donna B

"We love this place. Our rental flat is just ‘round the corner and we’ve come here almost every day since we found it. It’s got a great vibe and..."

Kelly Heimlich

"Transcendent and delicious! A triumph of vegan cuisine 🤤😍 But seriously so amazing - had the full breakfast as my first meal in Scotland and..."

Tobias Gosselin

"Cute little coffee shop offering breakfast, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Pictured is an iced carmel latte, almond croissant, and cappuccino. It..."

Abigail Perkins

"a really nice place & atmosphere in Haymarket. the coconut&chocolate dessert is delicious. the only complaint will be the price for americano..."

Dina Astayeva

"A lovely fully vegan coffee shop, I heard about their full vegan breakfast so wanted to give it a try. the breakfast includes red beans, scrambled..."

karin koala

"Omg! First try in Edinburgh for breakfast. The food will blow you away. This little nice place is worth finding and going to. The sandwich was a trip..."

Geir Gundersen Fuhr

"Nice cakes. Fast service. Very clean and friendly. The plants could do with looking after! The cakes were really good, tried 3 different ones and..."

Updesh Dosanjh

"We just loved this little cafe!! We wanted to go eat some breakfast on our last day here and found this lovely vegan cafe!! Everything is vegan and..."

Pauline H.

Hemingway's Edinburgh

88/100 (1007 ratings)

Free off-street parking

"We went for a tasting menu prepared by chefs Bart and Pawel, everything was absolutely delicious. First time having rabbit pie and pidgeon, really..."

Boglarka Nagy

"Great experience! Food was tasty and reasonably priced. Servers were very helpful, and the place is wonderfully decorated. 😊 Highly recommended..."

Klyne Peralta

"Hemingway's is a great spot for a casual night out. It's a nice, unpretentious place that offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The prices are..."

Tsenka Georgieva

"After winning a food challenge at the Tally Ho in Winchburgh (beat me, if you can) I got a £25 voucher for Hemingway’s. Yesterday my wife and I..."

Chaz Carstairs

"easily can say that i had one of the best meals in my life. the food was so good. highly recommend trying the fried broccoli and crab..."

Alia Leilani

"Genuinely great experience. Very cosy and intimate atmosphere. Charming and down to earth staff, helped recommended drinks and explain the menu...."

The Picky Eater

"We had a lovely meal. It was a smaller menu but everything looked delicious, I had an oxtail ravioli small plate which they kindly made into a large..."

Francesca

"Birthday lunch at the Hemingway’s today. We loved it. The restaurant is decorated with taste and the theme is everywhere even in the toilets...."

Loïc Montreuil

"Beautiful decor, good selection of cocktails. The food is excellent, we had the small plates all of which were top class. The staff were very..."

Dru Ski

"Visited for a light meal with my daughter at tea time. Small plates were ideal and with an excellent selection of meat and vegetarian options. Food..."

Elizabeth Watson

The Grain Store

88/100 (2287 ratings)

"Edinburgh is not at a shortage of good restaurants. My partner and I went for valentines night . We organised a tasting menu. We weren’t..."

Aaradhya

"AH, VICTORIA STREET. The most picture perfect street in Edinburgh? Now, food is a nostalgic thing and that is certainly the case here because on..."

Phil Cook

"Old Town gem. The Grain Store is a great place to have a catch up dinner with friends. The unobtrusive entrance on Victoria Street doesn't seem to..."

Amac

"Excellent Scottish cuisine.. Thoroughly enjoyed a delicious lunch there in January 2009. The food was excellent, the service very welcoming.The..."

Ellonway

"It served dishes of real quality, full of beautiful, locally sourced ingredients, in a completely unpretentious..."

Lunch Quest

"Like sitting in a van Eyck painting, with tasty (if expensive) food and wine and friendly staff. Had a lovely rotolo (a pasta dish which I hadn't..."

Calum Falconer

"One of my absolute favourite Edinburgh restaurants. The Grain Store is located in the vaults on Victoria Street in the Old Town. An absolute wealth..."

Simon Young

"Absolute pleasure dining here. Great service, delicious food. I felt so calm and relaxed. Paul and other servers were lovely. The cod, oysters, and..."

Annie Hathaway

"Dinner was Amazing! Love the space, love that you can’t find it! Oysters w mignonette, artisan bread a shot of gazpacho Hake and Mussels in a..."

C Burciaga

"Gem in Edinburgh! Amazing mix of tradition and elegance. Relaxing and friendly environment. The food was delicious. Really a..."

Giulia Raffaele

"We had dinner at The Grain Store in August 2023, it was absolutely incredible! The owner, Paul, was very friendly and took care of us all night. The..."

Scott Ely

"My family and I (8 of us) had an exceptional lunch in a private room here. Everyone loved the food so much, and the atmosphere was completely cozy..."

Ryan Griffin

"Food was delicious, and chocolate mousse was not great. Bread was fantastic. Interesting ideas with the rib steak - showcasing two different cuts on..."

Sera Hill

"Absolutely amazing food. Fantastic friendly and engaging staff. Excellent setting. Recommend. Will definitely be..."

TheEskyMo

"I came in last minute with no reservation so I was delighted when the waitress shifted things around. The manager made time to have a chat with me..."

Lloyd Taylor

"Undoubtedly and without question the best meal I have had in Edinburgh. Staff where very nice and helpful. The Food and wine was outstanding. Paul..."

Chris Hastings

"Very warm and friendly atmosphere with rustic decor. Every dish was above average. The staff were super friendly. My favourite was the beet salad..."

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Cafe Grande

87/100 (7318 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"he staff were lovely and accommodated our needs. We arrived in a big group and they were able to seat us and do so with a smile.My only..."

Anvi Deol

"Cafe Grande is one of those places I’ve walked past so many times but never timed it right for a visit. I’ve never been entirely sure whether it..."

Lunch Quest

"Friendly service in this popular joint. We stumbled in after the juniper festival needing help and help they provided. A delicious granola with..."

Foodie Explorers

"A Grande Breakfast. Popped in on a glorious sunny morning and was warmly greeted by the friendly staff. The interior is nicely decorated if a bit..."

Del Vs Food

"Excellent menu, I always go for the Steak which is awesome. Always leave room for their desserts which are to die for. Great ambience...a real..."

Craig Irving

"In the midst of the panic that sets in during dissertation time hunger sets in, not as much as fear does, but it still strikes. Being based round the..."

Darth-Darth Binks

"I came here with a friend recently and had an even better evening than I had when I last visited one or two years ago. You always have to book a..."

Kazyjaz

"Duck Salad was a savory sensation Pressed pork belly on sweet cabbage was perfection, scallops in a buttery light white sauce sensational, light..."

Kurtis Brown

"The atmosphere cozy, super friendly service, food like it’s made by your grandmother on a chilly Saturday morning. Absolutely..."

Elise Bergmann

"Dog friendly which is a big plus for me. I ordered the eggs royale which were excellent. Good quality coffee too. Staff very..."

Jennifer Newton

"Fantastic dinner tonight (pork belly + sea trout) with guest visiting from out of the country. Great service and wonderful ambience unlike the very..."

Jack Lee

"Lovely venue, v friendly staff and excellent food. Our party of 7 were all very satisfied with their food choices at lunch. I had the peppers stuffed..."

Joe Caprani

"High quality food. Independent. Dog friendly. On the upper end, price wise for informal dining. But willing to support independent establishment..."

Alistair Coleman

"Fantastic restaurant in Edinburgh. Lively city with a lot of good restaurants (I guess) but Cafe Grande was superbe. We had an excellent full..."

Peter Mies

"Great place for something to eat. Always good service from the friendly..."

Janette Gollan

"Had a great lunch on a damp Saturday. Fantastic food. Very friendly..."

Ernest Boath

"Wow! Fantastic and friendly service. The food is amazing. The haggis spring rolls are a revalidation. Need to come back..."

Brian McGrath

"Lovely, friendly service and great, great food! Steak cooked to perfection, with a fabulous, peppercorn sauce; followed by an amazing chocolate..."

Chris Baildon

"Nice and cozy! Food is..."

i.am. llama

"Great breakfast, lovely staff. Coffee was good. Everything came..."

S L

"Highly enjoyable meal on a quiet evening mid-week. Simple: soup of the day (mushroom, IIRC) with bread, and moules marinières. The soup and the..."

Michael Powell

"Edit: Love the cafe! We've had brunch & dinner and had a great time. Food is really good, staff are fantastic and we always enojy our visits. We..."

Daniel Cairns

Baba

87/100 (1444 ratings)

Blackened Sweet Potato

Hake

Dark Chocolate and Tahini Crémeux Cherries and Crème Fraîche

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

Wheelchair Accessible

"I enjoyed my dinner here, but it wasn’t as wonderful as I expected based on reviews I had read. For one thing, when were seated, I was placed in an..."

Mardee Sherman

"I am only reviewing breakfast offerings. Overall, a good selection of breakfast items. It has a hot section with sausages, baked beans, eggs, and..."

C Neon

"It is the most fantastic restaurant in Edinburgh. From the moment you arrive,you are greeted with lovely friendly staff. The waiter/waitress runs..."

Sandi MacLeod

"Perfect! Great flavours, lovely staff, fair prices. This was highly recommended to us by our hotel and it did not disappoint. The lamb shoulder were..."

Andy Cook

"Beautifully decorated restaurant with tasty food. It’s not the usual sort of food I eat but it was good to try new things. That’s why the 4 for..."

Lily Johnston

"The BEST food I have had in such a long time. Booked this place on a whim after searching restaurants for a while & fancying something different. My..."

Sarah Caton

"I had the cod and blackened sweet potato. Great flavours. Really nice. Just wasn't enough. Others with me ordered shoulder of lamb. Looked nice...."

Scott Ellerington

"Lebanese or Middle East cuisine place at the end of George street, BABA welcomes guests to try its photogenic dishes. There is a starter, mezze..."

P “Hamholtz” Sah

"Haggis merguez, pulled lamb and steak were great ! The “carpaccio” was disappointing as it was too small and blunt taste.. and carpaccio supposed..."

O N

"Food was fantastic and absolutely worth it for our little reunion! Tash was excellent and took care of us really well. Next time we’re in Edinburgh..."

Sophie Burkhardt

27 Elliott's

"What a special little place! My husband and I booked for a lunch at 1pm and after I realised we were running late, I emailed and asked to move the..."

Nika van der Merwe

"Lovely dining experience, wonderful friendly staff, didn't want to leave.only criticism was table was small and tricky to get our legs under but that..."

DEVON ROBERTSON

"I’m a local and have been waiting for a day off to come in for lunch. Lovely place and friendly staff. The food was superb. Highly..."

Stephen Hughes

"My friend and i were here for their super nice lunch. Absolute loved both dishes (pumpkin and leeks). Alsoooo, i later ordered this amazing cake. THE..."

Cindy C.

"I come here every week and it’s such a hidden gem in the neighbourhood! Top notch brunch: I tried the harissa egg on sourdough and it was super..."

Chunlizzz

"Beautifully cooked eggs with crispy sage and lemony greens (something different, totally delicious - maybe a little on salty side). Minimal choice,..."

Anna Anderson

"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..."

Richard Moore

"Great food! Such a lovely place. Had A great dinner with natural wine and the breakfast is great..."

William Salisbury

"The menu is consistenly creative and delicious. From the galettes to the crumbles, everything is balanced and flavorful. The space itself is..."

E Mallace

"Amazing small cafe in the heart of Sciennes. Excellent food and great chat as always. Monmouth Coffee is a welcome addition to the..."

Peter Chambers

"Delightful café, great food from the inspired Jess who owns and runs the kitchen. FRESH, creative and super tasty! Jess is very flexible too if you..."

Fiona Hunter

"Lovely place with a small seasonal menu that changes on the regular. I had the red wine beans which they easily accommodated to my vegan request...."

Shane Jenek

"Wonderful Cafe and shop with friendly and helpful staff. Everything’s delicious, just wish I lived nearby so I could go..."

S F

"27 Elliott's is just beautiful. A deli / interiors hybrid with loads of store cupboard staples as well as quirky foodie things you didn't know you..."

Ragne Low

"Coffee and cake both of which were delicious. Pleasant staff and lovely setting. Decor easy on the eye. Big windows so plenty of light. Will..."

Hazel C

The Lodge Edinburgh

"Stay was nice here! The front desk people are friendly and communicative. My friend and I arrived late past the check in time (they do close around..."

Noelle Hirsch

"Older style building converted into a lodge. Quaint styling located close to bus stops into downtown or 15 minute walk. Rooms are a bit small..."

G M

"Edinburgh lodge was very nice for us. The rooms were clean and the breakfast was delicious, obviously it was prepared straight away unlike the other..."

Eliz Vatt

"Great experience! Humanized service. Really friendly staff. Accommodating to our schedule. Even told us a local supermarket down the road, which..."

Ivy FM

"Great place to stay a nice a cozy guesthouse, close to center and very clean as well. The staff was friendly, and the lady that spoke over the phone..."

Eden Iu

"Definitely five star. I have stayed at dozen of hotels in Edinburgh. This was on the top of the list of best stays ever. The rooms were clean and..."

Elsiejoe Elsiejoe

"Room was as per pictures already posted. Nice size and well appointed room and bathroom. Comfy bed. Never ate there so can't comment on food. But..."

Ronnie Kain

"Room was booked last minute as we were disappointed with our first choice of hotel. The welcome was lovely aswas the room. It was my wifes birthday..."

TonyBlokeDesigns

"Pretty location, rooms were so great would even go as far as to call them luxury. Maintenance in a few areas could be improved but it is very minor..."

Pawel Ostaniewicz

"Lovely, clean place. Good, central location for visiting the city. Staff were very friendly and helpful. And the rooms were just as advertised -..."

Ewan Hill

"Really nice rooms and lovely staff. They had a better room and upgraded us. Would definitely recommend. Nice location, not far away from the city..."

Diego Muntoni

"Hotel is very centrally located on a bus route into central Edinburgh, with bus stop right outside the door. Rooms very modern and comfortable. Good..."

Linda G

"Lovely place to stay to base yourself in Edinburgh. Very clean and all the mod cons to make your stay very pleasant. The owners are very friendly and..."

stewie creaser

"Very friendly staff. Clean room, about 1km from the tram and rail station at Hayfield. Got to say I'm impressed. Also has good internet wifi. The..."

Mathew Hargreaves

Tattu Edinburgh

86/100 (2729 ratings)

Chicken Truffle Shumai

Black Cod

Beef

Cod

Sticky Beef Short Rib

Ribs

Skull Candy

Curry

Salt and Pepper Aubergine

Cherry Blossom Negroni

Asian Pear Sticky Toffee Pudding

Scallops

Cakes

Cherry Blossom Desert

Duck

Fish

Surf and Turf Shumai

Caramel Soy Beef Fillet

Tuna

Sashimi

Wild Mushroom Spring Rolls

Salmon

Fried rice

Pork

Chocolate and Hazelnut Pagoda

"Aesthetically gorgeous and the food followed suit with taste and presentation! Staff were very welcoming, professional, and friendly. They have some..."

Sarah Anne

"Before visiting, I was worried it might be style over substance. But I needn't have worried- the food, cocktails and decor was amazing. The staff..."

Laura Hig

"Overall I enjoyed my meal at Tattu, the venue itself is up there with the most beautifully decorated I have ever seen, if your looking for a real wow..."

David Hutchison

"Sunday roast with a twist!! A 40th celebration for my husband. Gorgeous food and not too bad in price. The duck in particular was utterly..."

C H

"Absolutely stunning place to dine.Food is excellent!Staff are very attentive.The atmosphere is relaxed with subdued lighting. Highly recommend..."

Kay Bartleman

"I like tattu as a whole have been 3/4 times now but the menu is pretty much the exact same as the first time we’ve been so wouldn’t rush to go..."

Gianni Di Meo

"This restaurant has a memorable ambiance and decor. Delightful tasty appetizers. The drinks were more like a great show. Unique combination of..."

Celine M

"The food in here is INCREDIBLE! We opted for the modern sharer as recommended by our waiter Sam, who we couldnt fault. He explained the full menu to..."

Lauren

"An absolute amazing place for a special occasion, group dinner or romantic dinner date. The atmosphere is warm and welcome. Staff is friendly and..."

Mo

"Our hotel had recommended Tattu for dinner, and we were not disappointed at all! As soon as you walk in, you get caught up in the lovely ambiance of..."

Michelle Daou

"My friend and I had dinner here last night and the food was really good! The cocktails were beautiful, the restaurant it’s self is absolutely..."

Megan Dickson

"The full experience from walking through the door to the final dish being placed on the table. We we're excited by the menu and booked based on the..."

SMT Constance

"Wow! Obsessed with you Tattu! First time visitors and it was a truly wonderful experience. The decor is out of this world, I couldn’t stop staring..."

Nicole Culbert

"Absolutely stunning food & cocktails and excellent, attentive & friendly service - I highly recommend this place for a special meal when you visit..."

Alexandra Davidson

"We had such a wonderful night here! Delicious food, wonderful cocktails and amazing friendly staff. The Décor is gorgeous! I can't recommend this..."

Emma Pacey

"Absolutely amazing dining experience. The staff were extremely welcoming and our waitress Sammy was fantastic. She was attentive, had great knowledge..."

Natalie Hurst-Vipond

"10/10 service as usual!! Sam and Lewis served as they were absolutely amazing ❤️ our host James was so welcoming as well! Credit to all of your..."

Lily Bell

"We have been a few times now and the service has definitely got much better. Food is really good and the cocktails are..."

Anna S

Hotel Chocolat Edinburgh St James

Ice Cream of the Gods

Ice Cream

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Hazelnut Chocolate Shake

"Truly a wonderful experience and the chocolates are fab, deserves the prices. I got some shortbreads as well and they were heavenly. The caramel hot..."

Amina Joarder

"The staff here are absolutely lovely and I was helped by a kind man when enquiring about products. He was very knowledgable about what I was asking..."

Claire “Claireffa” Thackray

"I ordered the iced chocolate hazelnut shake and it was amazing on every level. I got a 20% as I was a VIP member. Normally the regular shakes cost..."

Amna pp

"One of the best hot chocolate in Edinburgh. The chocolate whipped cream on top of it is just..."

Pranav Chaudhari

"Very tidy, good range, easy to navigate. The guy serving as I paid was just lovely - asked questions about my day, engaged in chat, left a lovely..."

Gillian Fox

"Always eager to try some of their new flavours around the..."

Grace Yeung

"Simply delicious. The dark chocolate shake with the chocolate whipping was a perfect afternoon sugar kick. They have some fun chocolate assortments..."

Raia

"I like it the salt caramel are rich and go well with the ice..."

Masprapa Limvirat

"Came to Edinburgh for a day out with my Mum and Sister and stopped off at Hotel Chocolat as my friends recommended this particular branch for the..."

rebecca l

"the salted caramel hot chocolate with chocolate whipped cream was tiny (regular paper cup size) and ￡3.50 but it was really good... often come here..."

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Dine

86/100 (5055 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"I met friends for a pre theatre dinner. We all had different choices from the market menu and everyone agreed that it was one of the best meals..."

Madhavi

"Great restaurant giving top class food, excellent service and beautiful surroundings in the heart of Edinburgh. If you have the chance, go to this..."

Chhavi Gupta

"Dine opened relatively recently above the Traverse Theatre. This is a beautifully formed restaurant, circular in design and reoccurring in theme with..."

Edinburgh Feasts

"Dine with Stuart Muir has only been open a couple of weeks and so the place is pretty quiet, but now is the time to go and try it out before more..."

Emma Dunn

"A most enjoyable meal. Service was quick and non intrusive. Each course was delicious. Pork and ham rillette was moist and full of flavour, the..."

Foodie Explorers

"This is not my first time at Dine and it certainly won't be my last either. The food is so fresh and utterly delightful. The drinks and cocktails are..."

Carmen Allison

"This is a very nice restaurant in Edinburgh. Its location is a bit off the main street and on the 2nd floor. But the decorations are very..."

C Neon

"We had a lovely experience here through their Itison offer - 4-course Sunday dining for 2 persons with a bottle of champagne (£89). I especially..."

Sharon Reilly

"Amazing setting, staff exceptionally friendly. Food was delicious. Will definitely be..."

Gayle Skinner

"The Venison fish is such a delight!! Combined so well with hazelnut. Really enjoyed dining service from Channing and it was her first day at Dine and..."

Keyi Zhang

"My tastebuds have been in food heaven today! I had the lentil soup which was absolutely amazing! We had a party of 10 and ordered different dishes...."

IRINA MOTRONCHIK

"The food had michelin star quality. Extremely tasty and beautifully presented. Fair price. The service was very good and a new employee was very well..."

J H

"It’s not new that Dine is amongst the best restaurants someone can visit in Edinburgh. The flavours of the dishes are so fulfilling that makes you..."

Chris A

"Just of Castle Terrace in the traverse theater. Up on flight of stairs and there is a lift. Nice design of Dine at the stairs. Restaurant is modern..."

Travelling Doc

"Was celebrating colleagues' 60th birthday. Lovely table, George, our waiter was fantastic. The food was good, went for cocktails after in their bar,..."

Caroline Wren

"The interior and the atmosphere when entering suggests fine dining and a dress code, but everybody was very relaxed and friendly and most of the..."

Dennis Calder

"Lovely restaurant in Edinburgh city centre. The food was very flavourful. We got a voucher on it is on and they had a separate Sunday menu for the..."

Christine Lewis

"Nice venue and very convenient for a work lunch. Lunch menu is good value for money. Staff were friendly and attentive. I wished the chef hadn't been..."

Muriel Mewissen

"Nice restaurant. Food was really excellent. Staff were very attentive and kind. Only thing was the restaurant was VERY loud and could really do with..."

Scott

"Thoroughly enjoyed the three course pre theatre meal at Dine Edinburgh. Great selection for all. Every dish was tasty and beautifully presented...."

lauren R

"A very pleasant experience overall; food was really nice, especially the seabass, oysters - excellent, good cocktails as well, although some were..."

el Oso

"Absolutely fantastic. My wife and I have gone back and forth and have to say that this has been the best place we have ever been to. The food is..."

Martin Hutchinson

"Best pre show meal around Lothian Road for Usher Hall, Traverse or Lyceum. Delicious food, fast service, great..."

Kirk Bage

Nobles Cafe Bar & Restaurant

85/100 (2321 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Nobles, in my humble opinion, serves up one of the best brunches in Edinburgh. Leith is absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to great food and..."

Emma Dunn

"I really enjoyed my visit to Nobles. The place was buzzing on a Saturday night so we were lucky we booked a table in advance. I really liked the..."

Urban Traveller

"This is a great bar. The inside is impressive with stained glass windows. They have live music on some nights and the food is tip top especially the..."

Sam Fuller

"Fantastic meal and excellent service! Waitresses were witty and fun. Prices were very reasonable and tap selection was great. Check it out...."

Mike Davis

"Nice windows and atmosphere. Came here Saturday morning. Brunch menu range is very decent. I had sweet corn fritters, very nice. Will try more things..."

Yishan Li

"Friendly staff great atmosphere. Lovely down to earth pub. The staff are great and the food is lovely. It's dog friendly..."

Iggy1

"Yummmm !. I live in Glasgow but everytime i'm through I'm not stuck on where to go for a drink and some good grub! Everytime i've went I've had..."

Freda Taylor

"We went for Sunday brunch. Pancakes with yogurt and fruit and eggs florentine. The food was all great. Just the right amount of everything. Only down..."

Susanleven

"Best bar in Edinburgh! This is my favorite spot for a great meal in relax and welcoming atmosphere. Really good prices and fantastic service. You can..."

Lyndsay Yarr

"Great food. Went there for food on Friday, we had the Pork Collar and Rabbit Burger. Both super tasty and washed down with some Black Isle Blonde..."

Deepthought

"Great food and service. A good friend had suggested that we try Nobles, taking his advice to we went that evening. Leith has an unusually high..."

AB

"Really good food.. I don't drink - but have been a fan of Nobles in the old days - and went again recently since it re-opened under new..."

Grumbleguts

"Nobles open. All of those who have known the bar over the years and various incarnations will be very glad to know that it has re-opened and under..."

T S

"THERE ALWAYS SEEMS to be a lively atmosphere when you visit Nobles in Leith....The opening act for me was saffron and gin cured Scottish salmon for..."

Phil Cook

"I’ve been in Nobles a fair few times before, but never to have something to eat. Usually I’ve been in for a few drinks with work colleagues. The..."

IntoEdinburgh

"I can think of few better pub dining experiences I’ve had, of late. Accordingly, I’d be happy to recommend that you pay them a visit, soon, as I..."

Lunch Quest

"Never disappointed. The brunches are amazing. Great atmosphere. Family and doggy friendly. The staff are friendly and helpful. Nobles..."

Chris Pendleton

"The food is always consistent and the menu offers a variety of slightly more sophisticated options than your usual pub fayre, while the atmosphere..."

Phil Cook

"We are huge fans of Nobles for a quiet or sometimes not so quiet drink. It has a great atmosphere but had never eaten here. We headed down a few..."

The Edinburgers

"Nobles is a firm favourite of my work colleagues and friends.It's certainly the best bar in Leith and up there with the best in Edinburgh, it's..."

Edinburger

"Hopped off the tram on the way home from town for a cocktail. Great service always in this beautiful traditional bar. Well curated selection of craft..."

Phil Cook

"Warm, friendly atmosphere. Good selection of cocktails. We were there early evening and enjoyed the table service for our drinks order. Also enjoyed..."

Pamela C

"A very nice pub in Leith, which we visited for a late breakfast. It's beautifully decorated, with a really nice atmosphere. The brunch was pretty..."

Kimonas Konstantopoulos

"Nobles has a charming atmosphere, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The meals are comforting and delicious, and I thoroughly..."

Tsenka Georgieva

"We went for the first time last weekend for brunch. Some of our friends love this place, and we get why. The food was delicious, some of the best..."

Loïc Montreuil

"Ordered their beef burger and eggs Benedict. The taste was pretty good! The quantities weren’t that good though. The serving sizes were quite small..."

Mishaal Ijaz

"Nobles is one of the best bars in Leith - great atmosphere, fast friendly service and super food and drink. This is quality so there is a price to..."

Roland Spiers

"A really nice place in Leith to grab something to eat or just to have a few drinks. Staff is very friendly. As lot of places in Leith, the place is..."

Adam Knauz

"Loved this restaurant. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome and nothing was to much trouble. The food was excellent and we were so..."

Jenny Sheriff

"Lovely place, just a bit busy, I think the waitress didn't have time to ask our 8 people table if we like the food... Cold service but profecional..."

kuba kubix

Luckenbooths

Smashed Avocado & Poached Eggs

Full Scottish Breakfast Plate

Wheelchair Accessible

"The pancakes were very different than the traditional ones, it's more like bread, but it's yummy though. The full traditional Scottish breakfast was..."

Mai Huong

"Did the ItIsOn voucher deal for two people. Food was decent, nice wee venue. Clean and sharp service. Great to try a new venue out and was pleasantly..."

Marco Solferini

"The best Full English (Scottish) breakfast I've ever had. Staff were amazingly professional and friendly. Atmosphere was exceedingly relaxed...."

Tibbs Hall

"Walked in and waited around 15 mins for dinner here, the staff was very pleasant and nice in helping us get a table. We ordered Cullen Skink, Caesar..."

Low Hong Liang

"Surprisingly amazing. With all honesty, it wasn’t my first choice for the evening, nor that I though it’s was going to be as great as it ended up..."

Laurentiu Ichim

"Very good place to have lunch. Nice sunny terrace overlooking the cathedral. The food was very good and in good quantity. The service was very..."

Cedric

"Not cheap (£50 for lunch for 2) but food was delicious! Lovely interiors and atmosphere too. Recommend the haggis bon-bons. We easily got a table..."

Katrina

"We were fortunate enough to get a reservation at Luckenbooths at pretty short notice. The service was really good and the food was good as well. We..."

Tom Nolan

"Amazing food and great service (Erin was fabulous!) - would most definitely dine here again! Asked us about any allergies when we ordered so if you..."

Shelby Mahr

"Lovely place for food on the Royal Mile opposite St Giles cathedral. We visited for lunch, and the menu has a range of options for big and small..."

Leslie Jones

"Tried the Pumpkin soup for the first time, which was fantastic. Great friendly service. Will definitely be..."

Andrea Mackenzie

"Very lovely service and super tasty breakfast. A bit more pricey but it’s worth it. Interior is lovely designed and the atmosphere was very..."

Philipp

"The experience at this place was great. We came in a large group and they accommodated us great. The smoked salmon is the stand-out and absolutely..."

Abe Childs

"Excellent service from genuinely warm and friendly staff. They were super friendly with our 15 month old babe. We had Haggis pie and it was..."

Monica Adams

"Excellent food and service. The meals were presented beautifully and the staff took extra care regarding my food allergies which was much..."

Jessica Pistor

"Cullen skink soup was delicious! Very inviting feeling inside and attentive..."

Vivian Chow

63rd+1st Edinburgh

"I had an amazing time at 63rd and 1st!! Their food was beyond amazing! If you are looking for a place to go out on a date, then this is an amazing..."

That Coimbatore Girl

"Booked for a corporate event of 10 last minute. Great location and interior, and excellent initial booking with a wonderful member of staff. We were..."

Robert Bain

"Beautiful interior, friendly staff and tasty food. I had the small prawn pil pil, a small beef Asian salad and ginger beer. Definitely coming to try..."

Alia Alawi

"Great food and atmosphere. Only giving 2 stars on the service because, while it was excellent service and they were attentive, etc, they did try to..."

Mike Watson

"Fine dining right here. All dishes we tried were cooked to perfection and very well balanced: sirloin perfectly done, sweet juicy scallops, a..."

Daniel Ivan

"I recently went along to try their Autumn menu but along side this they have launched their Christmas Cocktails 🎅and their Festive Experience. For..."

Tartan Spoon

"Me and my friend went for some drinks on Saturday afternoon and we decided to have some food as well. Cocktails were absolutely amazing, I had the..."

Adam Godwell

"Had a few cocktails with family to celebrate a birthday. Had been a bit concerned when I heard it was owned by TGI Fridays but have to say it was a..."

Chris Adams

"Outstanding service here last night for a birthday celebration. The staff were absolutely top drawer,polite courteous and attentive-well done you..."

Andy Hoops.

"Attended a networking lunch here and it was my 1st time in the restaurant. Food was delish, service was impeccable and the busy event creates a..."

Laura Lamb

"1st time coming here tonight and won’t be the last! Such fast and incredible customer service, all staff so friendly and attentive and absolutely..."

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"Very nice cocktail bar from the owners of TGI Fridays. Decent..."

Paddy O'Connell

"Food was amazing! Staff is really helpful and friendly! And the place has just an incredibly nice..."

Sabino Alessandro Andriani

"Used the £49 Itison voucher deal here on a Sunday evening. 2 courses with a very nice bottle of Merlot to go with the meal as well. One of the best..."

Gregor Jack

"My friend & I had a delicious Sunday lunch here today to celebrate my birthday. Cannot fault a thing. Callum really made the experience exceptional..."

Karen Brydon

"First time at 63rd and it was amazing. Had the chicken lollipops as a starter then the burger for main. Well out together. Lovely space bright and..."

Greg Girard

Society Bar & Kitchen

Turkish Eggs and Toast

Mama Noon's Club Sandwich

Non-smoking restaurants

"Very friendly service. Great location. We had a great view sat at a window bar watching the world go by at the beginning of Princes Street. The..."

Steven Feather

"Had breakfast here with friends on our recent trip to Edinburgh. Would highly recommend to book because they are really busy. After tasting their..."

Simone Mcpherson

"The food was decent; I opted for the Peter Pan waffles which was a nice sweet treat. There were plenty of options. The staff, who were incredibly..."

Ama Annous

"We on our 6 day trip, regretfully only tried Society bar and kitchen once on our last day, this place is amazing in food, cozy atmosphere and..."

Alexander Pedersen

"An excellent spot just steps from Edinburgh Waverly. We came on a whim with no reservation and a party of six (with luggage!) and were greeted warmly..."

Elisabeth Trefsgar

"We were a family of 10, this amazing breakfast spot was steps away from our hotel. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was..."

Adhoc Stuff

"Friendly welcoming staff, we were seated immediately on a Sunday during brunch, the place was very clean and bright and buzzing, the drinks were..."

Christina Tran (Tiinadear)

"We decided to have breakfast here, and it was the best decision ever. The chai latte was delicious, and the Scottish menu was incredible, we asked..."

Jesús Gómez Martín

"Super Service, nice team. Fantastic place for foodies. Had twice breakfast here. Avocado toast with dukkah, chilli oil (and I added poached egg)..."

Robert Klawes

"Was super busy when we tried walking in and nearly had to go elsewhere but luckily someone cleared up a table for us and got us seated right away...."

Scott Haeger

Chez Mal Bar

"Had a lovely drink the bartender was really good help us get sat comfortable then took our cocktail orders. All cocktails were made fresh and were..."

Paul Whittick

"Good selection of wines and cocktails. Very quiet on a Thursday..."

E R

"Lovely bar, very nicely refurbished. Service and drinks are great also. It’s a speakeasy also so the perfect..."

Daniel Buda

"Delightful gem, a very pleasant new discovery..."

David Wells

Damon Boyle

Checkpoint

85/100 (1151 ratings)

"Our stay at Edinburgh was really enjoyable. Lots to enjoy about the city and Checkpoint was at the top of our list of places we visited. Had a great..."

Akshara Deol

"Had the best time here on Saturday night, so much so we came back on Sunday for brunch! Can't fault the place, incredibly tasty food, loved the beer..."

Darren Berra

"Love the localization and it's decor, that's why a 4 and not a 3,5! I ordered a hamburger, it was delicious and the presentation was good!..."

Francisca O. S.

"Opted for a trip to Checkpoint today after much discussion about where to go...and you know what it's like during the easter break, you eat so much u..."

Humandustbin

"Its lovely to see this space used daily now as a great restaurant rather than a pop-up space used only during the festival.I've been here a few times..."

TartanSpoon

"I’d visited Checkpoint in August when it was still in its Festival pop-up phase. I’d been very impressed and knew they had ambitions of opening..."

Lunch Quest

"Checkpoint is the now-permanent incarnation of the space that previously existed as a festival a pop-up. Open all day, every day and situated in the..."

Leilappetit

"After a long, hard day at work, we ventured to Checkpoint. For those of you who don’t know, Checkpoint popped up during the festival and like a few..."

The Edinburgers

"We had a lovely dinner here. The interior has a slightly airy, industrial feel to it and seems to be where all the cool kids are. The menu caters for..."

The Edinburgers

"As a brunch-lover, I knew I had to pay Checkpoint a visit. The place itself is lovely- very open and airy with quirky shipping containers..."

Alice Cruickshank

"So the forest cafe is no more but I am quite happy to report that the new place is fantastic. The decor is lovely, atmosphere is lovely. And pretty..."

Foodiemumma

"Food was ok, especially for the price. Coffee could have been better if it's a little hotter. Desserts were a little over the sweet side. Environment..."

Yong Yong Tew

"I have loved everything I have eaten here. There's a great selection of food and drinks. It's a very large space so they can usually accommodate..."

Carine Abraham

"Good vibes, lots of open spaces, funky decor. And a small menu that is quite good at what it delivers. I enjoyed the gnocchi, and would definitely..."

Aryan Yazdani

"Perfect balance between trendy upmarket dining and wholesome simple foods. I say upmarket but the pricing is reasonable and it helps that the staff..."

Emily H.

"I ordered the cauliflower shawarma and note that, while delicious, is a take on or perhaps a deconstructed shawarma as what can we do out was..."

Alasdair Sun

"Lovely cafe with a quirky interior that is so quintessentially Edinburgh you'll fall in love like I did. Great lunchtime menu and amazing staff who..."

Ms Sophie

"Brunch at Checkpoint: all the guides said to try it and I'm nothing if not compliant to implied authority, so... The atmosphere is great, very..."

Nick Tudor-Price

Cafe Florentin

85/100 (1316 ratings)

Banana and Peanut Butter

Cakes

Torte

Soup

Apricot Danish Pastry

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

"I love this cafe! Seymour the resident dog is adorable and gets on great with our dog Havoc. It's nice to find a place that allows dogs, and to..."

Megan McCrystal

"Cozy, comfortable, blessedly unpretentious. Happy to find a cafe that has lots of GF options and a good selection of teas. The staff are helpful and..."

Helen Benet-Goodman

"A lovely, relaxed cafe whether you’re on your own or with friends. Great coffee, good food - I’m really enjoying the new additions to the menu -..."

Susan Tennyson

"A real treat! We stumbled upon this lovely cafe and enjoyed every drop! Spacious yet cozy, comfortable, welcoming, and delicious! Highly..."

Venus Alice Reeve Walker

"Really cool quirky coffee shop with comfy sofas :) Recommend the ice tea! Well worth a..."

Lauren Emily

"Love this place and so do our kids. They're always made very welcome, as are..."

Lynsey Houston

"So comfy and relaxed, great coffee and dog-friendly..."

Isabel Arranz

"Best soya lattes in the area. Lovely decor and dog-friendly too..."

Sonny Hallett

"Lovely wee coffee spot and amazing cakes! Dog friendly too ... This is our new regular pit..."

Sarah Millar

"Lovely place. Comfy armchairs. Dogs welcomed. Will go back..."

Jennifer Currell

"Lovely cafe really friendly staff and a cute wee dog..."

Sarah Macgregor

"cosy place, owners are lovely and very dog..."

Sophie Elger

"Very friendly, relaxed setting, lovely and spacious and kids welcome. Good choice of papers - The National, Independent and Herald on offer today as..."

Ali Bali Broon

"Delicious coffee, this place is a real labour of love. Welcome to the neighbourhood and wish you every..."

Catherine Ridge

"Great vibe & coffee! I have visited several times mid-week and always had great service. Haven’t had any food yet, but the coffee and biscuits..."

Pieter Visser

"We came to Edinburg for a short trip, every morning we were there we enjoyed dining here. Coffee was spot on. And my scrambled eggs on toast (they do..."

Melanie Reyna

"Our visit was lovely, good atmosphere and nice service. Menu has a good selection of breakfast and brunch options. The croque monsier and Norwegian..."

K L

"Lovely little Café, the staff are very nice and the food tastes as good as it..."

Behrendt Ostheim

"Such a lovely little cafe! I had the croque monsieur and it was tasty! The service was good and the staff were..."

Julie Smallwood

"Under new management and significantly improved! The wifi works well, the staff is friendly, chai delicious, and atmosphere cozy and comfortable...."

Hannah McKnight

"Amazing flat white coffee and pear tarts. Aside from great coffee, the Florentin is slightly less hectic than its neighbour cafe. The cafe really has..."

Kathy Muir

"UPDATE: the horrible manager is now gone and the remaining staff are lovely. Used to be a lovely cafe, but never returning after the new manager..."

Grace R

"Coconut latte is to die for. Iced latte also very good! Super friendly and fast service when I’m in with my..."

Kirsty Venter

"Lovely wee cafe that also serves light bites. We had a selection of soups, sandwiches, quiches (very tasty) and burgers. We had a great time and..."

Loïc Montreuil

"very chilled caffe, nice stuff and service! loved..."

Maksims Fjodorovs

"Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. Food is average (though good breakfast rolls). Just a heads-up that the WiFi is awful if you are intending to..."

Sam Gray

Dovecot Cafe By Leo's

Vegetarian Sausage Roll

Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel

Salad

Seasonal Quiche

Croque Madame

Banana Bread and Cappuccino

Flat White and Danish

Toffee and Walnut Cake

Fresh Cake of the Day

"Lovely cafe in an arty space, tucked away from the hub bub of the old town. These friendly folk use the excellent J Atkinson & Co beans and provide..."

Edinburgh Coffee Lovers

"A Local Secret. Tucked away at the bottom of a narrow lane is this little gem. From the outside it could be an office. Once inside the gallery..."

Del Vs Food

"Straight to the point. If you want excellent coffee come here. If you don't Caffe Nero is at the top of the street...."

Fairgroundattraction

"Love a bit of Urban Spooning in this joint. Thanks for keeping my eyes open and my belly full..."

Lady Tyke

"Lovely, airy, bright space serving delicious coffee by expert baristas. Perfect for morning coffee or hearty lunch. Gorgeous gallery right next door..."

Susan D

"Best cafe for fabulous coffee, food & loveliest people. Dovecot Studios is great too. Definitely recommend...."

Anna O

"Brilliant coffee, great food. This place is a little haven! Perfect to slip into for some of Edinburgh's best coffee (Artisan Roast), or stay longer..."

Marc Roberts

"Great coffee great craic. Couldnt live without Stags double shot flat white. Best coffee in Edinburgh without a shadow...and I'm a fussy besom. For..."

Sandra C

"Super for a coffee or lunch. Really good food and some unusual mixes: great space, very..."

Iain Miller

"An Oasis of Calm.... My Mother and I were here during the Fringe and I have to say the cafe at the Dovecott is an oasis of calm - if only I had..."

Steve In Prague

"Perfect sandwiches, lovely helpful staff, and a cute post-it loyalty card system...."

Rebecca Schultz

"A little bit of heaven. The best coffee in town; coffee, walnut and maple syrup cake to stay alive for and eat as often as possible; and the..."

Clare Simpson

"I’m sorry not to have visited the Dovecot Studios and their marvellous cafe before now. It’s a truly excellent..."

Lunch Quest

"Lovely. Perfect spot to chill with a nice coffee, cake and great atmosphere. And the pistachio and cranberry flapjack (with a white chocolate..."

Simon Williams

"Loved this place! Food and coffee is amazing and the space looks very nice. It is situated in a calm street and also having the expo space with the..."

Katarina Mijic

"Very nice cafe with a clean decoration, cool atmosphere and very friendly staff. I've been here a few times and really enjoyed the soup and the..."

Julia Nakamura

"I loved this place, I made a very random selection of the menu and it came to me very delicious..... I had the banana bread and peanut butter with..."

Ahmed El Sharkawy

"Had very nice gluten free soup and oatcakes here. Very good food and service. Thank..."

TJ Roy

"Easy to access from the exhibition nice warm cheese scone and a good cup of..."

David F BOATH

"Lovely place, just wished it opened on Sundays, seems like such a..."

TP

"Nice lunch with tasty home made soup. Efficient and friendly staff. It is on the site of an old Victorian swimming pool. Would visit..."

Gordon Robertson

"Yummy. Everything is wonderful, and some good gluten free options -- they do their sandwiches on a nice gf roll. Their cucumber and sesame salad was..."

Clary Binns

"Had coffee. Light and spacious with helpful service from staff. Fresh salads, breads and..."

Anna Pinsky

"Great coffee, orderable at non-standard temperatures. Basic cafe fare done well. Their ingredients are high quality, locally sourced stuff (judging..."

Mark Lister

"Lovely new cafe at Dovecot Studios. Run by the hugely experienced team behind Pinkerton's Catering. The space is light and airy and the food is..."

FionaB

"One of my favourite coffee shop in town. And it's right in the dovecot gallery, as a treat. One of the best soya milk cappuccino and lots of lovely..."

Lara Campana

"I had the three course, Pinks at Home takeaway last night and everything about it was delicious! Quality menu and food. Excellent antidote to the..."

Alison Law

"I've been to many of the cafes in the surrounding area and the Dovecot Cafe really is fantastic. There aren't many cafes which do coffee of this..."

Stuart Maytham

"Cafe is very busy, which may account for not great service. Exhibitions are always..."

Rosemary MacGregor

"I thoroughly recommend a visit to this cafe. Friendly staff, super clean, and delicious food. I had the apple and olive oil cake, with maple syrup..."

Sandra Innes

"Very nice cafe, serving a lovely range of soups, sandwiches and tasty cakes. Great for lunch after a day in town, visiting the exhibitions here or at..."

Carla Davidson

Copper Still

Non-smoking restaurants

"The Highlander cocktail is one of the most delicious ones we tried! Don't hesitate to order it. It was my first time trying the Higgs and I loved it!..."

Laura Eva Menendez

"Love this place- went twice in two days. The decor is great, the Tomato & Cream soup was perfect for warming up. Service was quick however they..."

christina manning

"Really good food, I had the Scottish Salmon and the sauce was frickin' 🤌😘. Hubby got the fish and chips and definately had no complaints. Nice..."

Paige Ulven

"We had a lovely meal at this place. Really flavourful, especially the sauces. I haven't tried haggis before because I was a little reluctant but it..."

Lucía Guijarro

"Popped in to shelter from the rain and ended up staying 3 hours. The food was really good, the service was excellent, but not in your face..."

Jo Collins

"Fantastic! I came upon this place while walking down the royal mile. Immediately was greeted and sat by the bartender, who took my drink order right..."

Jonathan Smith

"Really enjoyed dinner here. Comfortable, friendly and my meal was yummy. I was visiting Edinburgh and happened upon this place while doing souvenir..."

Lori

"Great lunch option and so many choices! The kids loved the Mac and cheese and burgers. I loved their chicken and avocado sandwich and their steak..."

Kasia McDaniel

"Cullen Skink is delicious, but the scottish salmon is..."

Janice Mak

"Absolutely Delicious! We popped in to Copper Still on a hot day to get some refreshments whilst exploring Fringe Festival on High Street in Old Town..."

Shawna Linn

Grand Cafe Edinburgh

82/100 (1755 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Mille-Feuille

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sandwiches

Steak

Salmon Eggs Benedict

Pan Seared Sea Bass Fillet

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a happening place. We were forced to go here cause we were waiting for a table at Bar Napoli. Reluctant that we were, once inside it was a..."

Manish

"I've been here only for drinks because don't think this is the place to eat...however we have got some free nibbles with our drinks which was..."

Katalin Som

"I usually come here for drinks. I like the ambience and the location so I meet my friends here quite often. They have Peroni on tap which is always a..."

Urban Traveller

"I have not eaten at this bar but when I lived in Edinburgh it was one of my favourite for a night out - reasonably priced, decent cocktails and..."

Kingy

"This is a review of their afternoon tea Overall: 3.9/5 Let me start with the positives, 1. Atmosphere (4/5) 1.1 facility & decor (5/5) Their..."

Allen

"Excellent venue with live piano and singing. Great service and very good food. Very easy to book. Just great all..."

Robert Du-Roe

"A great place to have afternoon tea. Service and food was amazing. We were also provided with boxes at the end to take leftovers away. Faultless..."

Julia Simpson

"Grand cafe scotsman Hotel lovely atmosphere and great service. We had High Tea. Enjoyed all plenty on offer couldn't recommend enough. ..."

bob “Florida bob” peter

"Loved the atmosphere and the location, the staff were very friendly but I wished for more desserts options, nevertheless, everything was..."

Nour

"Excellent food and service. The blonde hostess from Romania was so nice and very helpful when deciding what to..."

Shelley Johnson

"Had dinner here on a whim during a rainy evening and it was delightful. The interior is beautiful and we were surprised and delighted to hear a live..."

Angela Dyck

"I had to wait a while for my food but it was understandable due to the amount of customers. My server was Siusaidh, she was extremely nice and..."

D0LL1SH !!

"Beautiful atmosphere and great designs to accompany you eating. The marbles and lights made it look grand. Service was class..."

Faiz Zaid

"Popped in for a drink . Lovely staff . Amazing..."

xray specs

"Gorgeous restaurant with the first "posh" breakfast that my partner has ever liked. The kitchen is very flexible with allergies. Roughly half the..."

Molly Herbert

The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant

82/100 (2493 ratings)

Full Scottish Breakfast

Vegan Scottish Breakfast

Risotto

Scones Met Jam

Fish & chips

Afternoon Tea Top Tray

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Wheelchair Accessible

"The staff were pleasant, my meal was enjoyable, and there was colour on a grey day. Plus I'd just spent two hours looking at Grayson Perry's Smash..."

Nick Shanagher

"We stopped by after our visit to the Grayson Perry exhibition. Upon arrival, the waiter was quick to acknowledge and had a table set up for us by..."

Harry Hamlin

"Super food and fantastic service. The staff here are all very friendly and are extremely helpful as well. One if the best restaurant-service I've..."

Srivathsa Sarma (Sam)

"The cafe & restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere with outstanding food and very friendly staff. Highly recommend a visit. If you can get a window..."

Jonathan Heeb

"We came today with whole family and was warmly welcome when we arrived. Food was amazing, the service was really nice, don't know name but "our guy"..."

Gosia Goraj

"A Delightful Experience of Art, Conversation, and Exceptional Service at Contini Restaurant, National Scottish Gallery. I had the pleasure of..."

Mr. Cristian Stefan Stan

"Absolutely superb experience. 👌 Felt appreciated as a customer. Staff were attentive and helpful with smile on their faces. Scottish breakfast..."

Damian Kowaluk

"We were pleasantly surprised when we showed up for Sunday Roast and got this view to boot! The food was great and we would definitely..."

Maegan Extross

"First experience of afternoon tea and I think it would be hard to beat! Plentiful food and all of it extremely tasty. The sandwiches and petit fours..."

J A

"Afternoon tea here was excellent and well priced. Great atmosphere with a beautiful view of the Princes Street..."

Emily Barton

"This is one of the few restaurants that we actually ate at three times during our travels in Scotland. We ate once inside and twice outside. This is..."

H V

"I've been to this restaurant for breakfast three times now. I keep bringing friends here. Service has always been fine but today we were served by..."

Clara C

"Went for Sunday Roast with lamb and it was pleasant. The view was nice and the atmosphere and decor were..."

Liane Vaz

"Charming Cafe attached to the national gallery. Jamie was fun and engaging and helped us create a memorable experience from our visit to..."

JD Blank

"We called in here for lunch after a wander around the gallery. The service here was so good. All staff were friendly and helpful. My mum and I had..."

Kate Hames

"Five star service and restaurant you very spacious and comfortable atmosphere with beautiful architecture. Family business and certainly the passion..."

Richard T.Whybrow

"Lovely place to have tea after a good walk in the gardens, or before you head off to the National Gallery. Very helpful staff. Scrumptious..."

Megha Jauhari

"Excellent food and very good price, though I wouldn’t recommend the fish and chips, it was just a bit..."

Stefan

The Gardener's Cottage

80/100 (2523 ratings)

Beef Ribeye REO Cabbage Chestajuts

Duck breast

Cheese

Chocolate Ginger Cake

Rhubarb Sorbet Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Wild Halibut Leek Puree

"Excellent BrunchWhat a great find!The brunch was delicious and great serviceThe beetroot Bloody Mary a must..."

Shreya

"Every trip we take, we like to have one “fancy meal” something we splash out a little more than we normally would, in the thought that we are..."

Bonnie W

"I've heard about this restaurant and possibly walked past it a hundred times. But never really noticed it until today. Wanted something a little bit..."

Fly

"There’s something endearing about that name, isn’t there? The Gardener’s Cottage. Something that conjures up thoughts of cabbage patches, cosy..."

Boozy Bunch

"I rave about this place any opportunity I get. I truly love this place. It ticks all my foodie boxes.Fresh, local produce - yes you cant get any..."

TartanSpoon

"I learnt a valuable lesson about being prepared on the way out for dinner, I had a major breakdown somewhere between relying on my own intelligence..."

Hungerjams

"I didn't intend to sneak into Gardeners Cottage today, but when I met a foodie pal for lunch at a spot that has no seats, we decided to wander past..."

Keep Calm And Fanny On

"We’re delignted to report that the Gardener’s Cottage is now open. It’s a lovely warm space located just off London Road set in a burgeoning..."

EdinburghFoody

"Have been here a couple of times and the food has always been excellent. Yes it is always a set menu but I think this encourages you to try things..."

Calum Falconer

"We were visiting from the states and had an opportunity to enjoy dinner on a Friday night. No expectations other than the listing in the Michelen..."

Joe Longoria

"Don't miss out on visiting this delightful, laid-back place, serving a fixed lunch of excellently prepared and presented dishes. We loved the whole..."

Dave

"The food was excellent, but it was very small portions and quite expensive for the amount. Tasted excellent though. Really nice place and friendly..."

David Møller

"We ate there one night on our visit to Edinburgh. I was so impressed and enjoyed every moment. What fun and excellent..."

Barbara Schmidt-Roy

"My wife and I had a wonderful meal at the Gardner’s Cottage. It was the first time both of us ever had a set menu and it did not disappoint. Do..."

Chris L

"Unique and romantic experience from a very friendly and knowledgeable team. Great service and wonderful food with the wine flight to accompany it. ..."

Robyn Lewis

"Lovely lunch. 3 course Set menu plus shared cheese plate beautifully cooked, simple but delicious, and served with well priced matched wines. Bench..."

Chris Adams

"A really special place - beginning with its unique location proximate to the center of the city, but hard to spot even when you're in front of the..."

Rick Allen

"Had a wonderful meal here that I probably would have rated highly on its own, but what truly made this special was the spectacular wine program and..."

Jed Rollins

"This place was really great. Reasonably priced tasting menu in a cosy less than 20 covers converted bungalow. Excellent flavours in the dishes using..."

gravity Williams

"Fantastic food and amazing service — everyone made sure we had an outstanding..."

Fernanda de Szyszlo

"Spent a wonderful evening here with my beautiful boyfriend for a special dinner and we were not disappointed. Quite expensive for the 6 course..."

Felipe Tavares

"A classic set meal with a good range of dishes, at £75 per seat I would.have expected coffee to be included, I am fine with an additional course..."

Richard Moore

"Beautifully relaxed and exquisite food, as always. I can't recommend The Gardener's Cottage..."

Charlene Prescott

"One of the best dining experiences I’ve had. The food is bursting with flavour with lots of fresh ingredients from their garden. Lovely wait staff..."

Sophia C.

"A flawless meal which catered to some of our demanding dietary requirements. Delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommended and would..."

Vijay

"Welcoming and warm atmosphere with very talented staff and chef, the food was impeccable and the presentation of each dish was picture perfect filled..."

Grace Sawabini

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar - Edinburgh

80/100 (2171 ratings)

Selection of Scottish Cheese

Beef Wellington Truffle Brie Mashed Potato

Chicken Wings

Sticky Toffee Pudding Vanilla Ice Cream

Burger

Fish

Dry-Aged Beef Burger with Monterey Jack Cheese Sriracha Mayo and Koffman's Fries

Pork

Single Malt Whiskey Cheese Cake

Beef

Padron Peppers

Roasted Pepper & Tomato Soup

"Visited the place for a beef Wellington experience for 2. Had very high expectations and was very happy that food, service, and atmosphere met all..."

Nino Merebashvili-Fisher

"My wife and I visited this excellent restaurant early on a Monday evening. We had booked online and chosen the set menu, the far cheaper but more..."

Drew Young

"Cocktails were great, the appetizers were small and not exciting. The main dish, Gordon's beef Wellington, unfortunately came without the iconic..."

Matan Oved

"To be fair it wasn’t as easy as I expected to eat really well in Edinburgh but this is one of the places I found more than ok. Great decoration,..."

David Eladio

"Morgan was an amazing and kind waitress. She was helpful with the menu and gave great suggestions and excellent customer service. Food looked and..."

Lexus McClellan

"We went for the "signature dish" of Gordon Ramsay - Beef Wellington. The food was over the top - unbelievably delicious! Allow a minimum of 45..."

René Rose Højrup Christensen

"Great experience 6/5 server was great and really friendly, but he food lived up to expectations and would definitely go again, the cherry on top was..."

Kiern Horner

"On family vaca and we did a Gordon Ramsey dinner night. From service to meals it was picture perfect - even better than we hoped. This was my first..."

Laura Motel

"We were given a buyagift voucher to use here. I went online to validate the voucher, then had to contact the Bread Street Kitchen to confirm our..."

Berglas71

"I was visiting Edinburgh during the Fringe festival and went to the GR restaurant with 2 friends. The food was fantastic but even more so was the..."

Graeme Andrew

"Great restaurant just opposite St Andrews Square, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Food is superb, presentation was excellent and our main course..."

Ross Balling

"This was the highlight of my vacation! The food was amazing. I got the tropical fruit sundae for dessert. It was so good that I wanted to lick the..."

Kellie Ramsey

The Kilted Kitchen

"This place deserves to have more than 5 rates. I and my parents needed somewhere to have a little break on the way to get the Edinburgh garden, and..."

Youngjin Ye

"Found this by accident, Scottish cuisine with French artisanship. Pleasant surprise and friendly..."

brian coutlangus

"Very tasty chicken burger 🍔 the service was fast and the waitress was lovely and smart..."

Sarah Altuwaijri

"Delicious Dinner, steak cooked to perfection and desserts lovely. Would..."

Kateryna Liddle

"The food here is beyond fantastic. Excellent taste combinations using fresh produce make a normal-sounding menu into a positively amazing foodie..."

Jimmy Angelakos

"We were pleasantly surprised at discovering the place was dog friendly! The evening was a bit of a combo of hits and misses. The mussels were..."

Zoe MB

"Fab chicken burgers. Been twice now. First time I came alone and though it was 'just' a burger....best I've eaten in long time. Brought my boyfriend..."

Geraldine Mcelligott

"I'd give more stars if I could! Not only was our breakfast absolutely delicious, but the lovely French waitress was, well, lovely. There was a..."

Susan Andrew

Jessie Mays Bar & Kitchen

79/100 (2651 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve been coming here for about a year, really like the staff. They’re accommodating and this place is vegetarian and student friendly. I’m not..."

Daina Renton

"Great place. We had 2 for 1 pizza - which was gorgeous!! Our waitress was lovely and oversell a really lovely place! Would totally..."

Jo Hannah

"Just had another visit to Jessie Mays - new chef has only been here a few weeks but has improved on the already fantastic 2 for 1 pizza offer..."

Dougie Kerr

"Stopped in for lunch on my own...staff were friendly and assertive....food was lovely..would visit again..."

Lisa Oliphant

"Amazing pub, the worker sunnie is the best person..."

Katie Jefferson

"Great bar the pizza � was fantastic good service you have to go an order a pizza 2 for 1 on certain nights will be back thanks for a lovely..."

Jackie Robertson

"Was there for the very first time yesterday before the Scotland/Ireland match with my family, throughly enjoyed my time in this bar , couldn't have..."

Sharon Evans

"My family love it here. The food is great and from mon to wed you get 1plus1 pizza. Veggie pizza is super veggie check out the pic! if u want..."

Sese K.

"Very pleasant. Comfortable seats. Allows my 15 yr. old nephew..."

Bob Rumfitt

"Just drinks but a great bar to visit before or after rugby at..."

David Hay

"Nice friendly atmosphere. Good range of..."

Eric Shaw

"Great pub, good prices, decent variety of food and beverages. The crowd and the service is great. 2 big screens to enjoy your sports. A great vibe..."

Hitansh Shah

"I’m a student nurse from Ireland and I’ve been coming to Jessie Mays for roughly the past year since moving to Gorgie. The staff from both the..."

Sheena Conroy

"Clean and friendly. Food smelled nice, though I didn't have any myself. Close to a football stadium and rugby, so sports on tv, can be a bonus. If..."

Jan Geerts

"Very neat and well kept pub. Excellent food served out of the kitchen..can't beat quality or cost for their food. Certainly worth a visit...best in..."

Andy Tulloch

"A great local bar! Excellent music, great food, a good range of beer and wine as well as all the usual spirits. Friendly and helpful staff who..."

Pam Donald

"Blue moon on draft brilliant beer 2 pints under a tenner..."

G D

"Enjoyed the clientele. A good local pub but the music chased us away. Bartender played a couple good requests that were out of the pop rotation but..."

Sam Smith

"Nice enough wee pub in a part of town which is short of them. Just went for drinks but plan to return sometime for food. For wheelchair users there..."

Sara Collier

"A superb day to have the a few pints inside the pub with the windows opened... Great Chunky chips at the in house food restaurant..."

Scott Adamson

"The meals are great hot and freshly cooked and very friendly staff will be back thank..."

carol morris

"Of all the bars in Gorgie, Jessie May's has to be at the top purely for customer service and choice of beer. They have guest ales on tap and a few..."

neil diggens (Very Fast Picket)

Savannah Wine Bar & Bistro

Free off-street parking

"Nice food and friendly service. A worthy replacement for the former Cassis..."

Peter Philippson

"Lovely place, nice feel to it. Service was a little slow but staff were really..."

Angela Gibson

"Bel..."

Andrea Checchin

Carol Ann Neil

The Drill Hall Arts Cafe

78/100 (1613 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thanks to Out of the Blue for hosting this week’s meeting on the implications of the GRA. The meeting was thoughtful, considered and calm. Staff at..."

Kate Alexander

"I was so nervous as I had never really pushed myself to do something different in years. Loved it and the Instructors were so patient and..."

Sheila Murray

"Thank you for hosting our meeting last night and for your belief in women’s rights and free speech. It means a lot in today’s climate to have a..."

Caroline Rosemary

"Great community venue--nice cafe, fantastic aerial classes from All or Nothing Aerial Dance, yoga classes, interesting range of meetings etc. Great..."

Diana Paton

"Great location and wonderful staff, I..."

Kirsty Hutchison

"My third visit to Out of The Blue last night. Previously there for Radical Book Fairs. Great venue. Truly radical, supporting freedom of..."

Magi Gibson

"Love them. A great place for women, and great..."

Susan Garrard

"Super lovely and welcoming arts space. The riso/screen print studio is just the best, as are Beth and Ryan who run it. Bought so many great..."

Michael Peterson

"Great place for a vintage sale one star removed as no snacks for bread intolerant people like me though the coffee was..."

Harp Silver

"I remember this place when the army had it back in the day. The cafe is amazing, especially their muffins wow. Work every..."

GNR Speirs (Robert Speirs)

"Great place for home made soups and other tasty lunches, and lots of room to take a pram or buggy, so ideal for parents or grandparents ( like me)..."

Maria Halliday

"Fleamarket. Last Saturday of every month - thanks to Jodie for organising. Great buzz, friendly crowd interesting conversations, eclectic mix of..."

Scott Palmer

"The management staff are so lovely, the cafe staff are awesome and very accommodating. Prices are very reasonable and they have done a lot to ensure..."

Amanda Cummings

"Nice place for tea wine snack & cake. Interesting place for interesting..."

Reprieved Soul

"Well run centre just off Leith Walk . Really enjoyed my..."

Ernie Miller

"Visited for the flea market just on new year's eve. Not as busy as it is other times. Had a nice cup of tea and cake. It's nice to hang around as it..."

Chilkka

"Great market with everything from clothes to records and books, if you like a good rummage this is the place to..."

stephen mc mahon

"Went to a flea market here and it was very good. Stall holders really friendly and..."

Helen McKenzie

"Had soup and and the person I was with had homemade soup of the day and we both had hot drink then a cake each. Everything was delicious and I will..."

Helen Whitson

"Bethany led a great workshop on Riso Printing. Fab..."

Anne

"Beautiful exhibitions and interesting things happening all the..."

Abigail Nelson

"Just love the atmosphere! Also the programs and the concept itself are..."

Piroska Édes

"As usual, the flea market was great. A good mixture of stalls. Great catering and atmosphere. Support it and the venue, or you will lose..."

Neil Smith

"Lots of activities. Great..."

I D E

"Oddball mixed place... Great venue for some events, but crowded for other. Pretty. Cafe is great. Area... erm... its..."

Peter Butler

The Treehouse

78/100 (1734 ratings)

Pancakes with Mixed Berries and Nutella

Pancakes

Pancake with Banana Peanut Butter and Toffee Sauce

Cakes

Toast or Croissant

Pesto

Pancakes with Bacon Egg and Maple Syrup

Pasta

Paninis

Nutella Bananas Whipped Cream E Chocolate

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Espresso

Pulled Pork BBQ Sauce

Belgian Chocolate Brownie

Oat Cappuccino

Pancakes with Bacon & Maple Syrup

Scrambled Eggs and Salmon on Toast

Bacon Eggs & Maple Syrup

Club Sandwich

Pancakes with Mixed Berries and Yogurt

Wheelchair Accessible

"I always get the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup when I eat here, tastes so good and is a nice big portion! First time I tried them the pancakes..."

Jill

"Great tasting food! Portions for the main breakfasts look great. The Belgian waffle breakfast is disappointing in..."

Natalie M

"Absolutely delicious! The g.... Absolutely delicious!The goat cheese and roasted pepper panini with a side of beetroot slaw and mixed greens was..."

Melina

"A Trip to the Treehouse. This little cafe is bright and breezy with huge windows and high ceilings. It's tastfully decorated inside and is a nice..."

Del Vs Food

"Excellent quality and good value. The Treehouse in Tollcross is a delightful little cafe that's perfect for breakfast, lunch or a coffee. It's..."

Edinburgh Spotlight

"Excellent pumpkin spice latte, better than Starbucks. You can chose among regular milk, soy or oats (not GF). Three good options if you are looking..."

Katia M

"What a lovely cafe this is. Very bright. We decided to go here for lunch whilst we were in town and we were so glad we came here. The place was..."

Chaz Carstairs

"Great place to have breakfast. Especially the pancake stack with bacon and maple syrup is great. It is about a 15 min walk from below Edinburgh..."

Just Soetendal

"THE best pancakes I’ve tried. Simple but so delicious. One month later still thinking about ‘em.🙈😁 Fully enjoyed them on a sunny morning,..."

Catallina

"Great neighbourhood cafe with fresh delicious food, great prices, wonderful customer service, and giant windows for natural light and people..."

Jack Lee

"A lovely small, cosy cafe with pleasant and friendly staff. It is clean and popular with locals for quick bites and hit drinks to go. The food is..."

Vishwanath Patil

"This cafe is exceptional. The food is delicious and the prices are more than reasonable. Additionally, the portion sizes are..."

Richard Zhu

"This was a very cool breakfast place. As a tourist I came here for the pancakes. I was very pleased with the portion of my pancakes for the small..."

Zach

"It's a decent place. Food was actually good. Not sure how but we ordered two separate hot chocolate, very clearly with two different milk types, and..."

Kevin J

"We had breakfast here. The toasts and croissants were good, not mind blowing bur good nevertheless. But the PANCAKES were DELICIOUS!! Try the..."

Nina

"Lovely cafe. We had tasty breakfasts with good quality ingredients, coffee and tea. Nice vibe and customers were a good mix of families, couples and..."

Melanie Lee

"Kind service, lovely space and very tasty food. All we ordered was..."

Ellen Dias

"Absolutely beautiful pancakes 😍😍 I cannot express it enough. The waitress was on fire 🔥🔥🔥 she looked after our table and everyone..."

Chavoughn Vassell

"Really nice little cafe. The food is quite standard but good. The only issue is that they are not using real maple syrup… only flavoured syrup (..."

Kevin L

"Stopped in for a coffee and food, but chef was becoming a dad that day so only cakes were available - totally okay with us and exciting for the chef!..."

K Elf

"Popped in for a coffee to waste some time. Nice staff, was quiet. Menu looks great, should have bought the..."

Richard Darling

"Fancied pancakes, this place was one of the nearest so gave it a go. Very generous with toppings, huge topping choice and great wee cafe. Will be..."

jennifer watson

"Great service, got two plates of pancakes which where huge and very filling. Coffee was one of the best I’ve ever had. All round great visit and..."

Zander Westland

"One of our first stops when we came into Edinburgh. Got a coffee. We were served at the door. Did not need to go in. Which was good. The coffee was..."

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