Edinburgh
From the waiter’s prayerlike gesture of greeting to the gold buddha gazing down on diners, everything about this restaurant feels authentically Thai. The…
Must-see restaurants in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Chop Chop serves dishes popular in China rather than Britain – as its slogan says, 'Can a billion people be wrong?' No sweet-and-sour pork here, but a…
Edinburgh
Housed in an unusual, Tudor-lookalike building, the upstairs dining room in this French-style bistro has a pleasantly clubbish feel, with candlelight,…
Edinburgh
Expect shared tables and disposable plates, but this is the place to go for cheap, authentic and delicious homemade curries, kebabs, pakoras and naan…
Leith
A snug retreat just a block away from Leith Links park, the Hideout serves superb coffee (with some outstanding latte art) and a choice of breakfasts,…
Leith
The atmospheric dining room in the popular Shore pub is a haven of wood-panelled peace, with old photographs, nautical knick-knacks, fresh flowers and an…
Edinburgh
The Buffalo Grill is cramped, noisy, fun and always busy, so book ahead. An American-style menu offers burgers, steaks and side orders of fries and onion…
Leith
The Royal Yacht Britannia’s sun deck (now enclosed in glass) makes a stunning setting for the Royal Deck Tea Room, where you can enjoy coffee and cake, a…
Edinburgh
A long-standing Edinburgh favourite, Kalpna is one of the best Indian restaurants in the country, vegetarian or otherwise. The cuisine is mostly Gujarati,…
Edinburgh
A chilled-out, colourful and comfortably scuffed-around-the-edges antidote to squeaky-clean espresso bars, this volunteer-run, not-for-profit art space…
Leith
A firm favourite with local Leithers, Truva combines a standard cafe menu of breakfast fry-ups, coffee, soups and sandwiches with a tempting array of…
Edinburgh
Nok's dishes up a menu of authentic and beautifully presented Thai food in the romantic atmosphere of a 17th-century town house, decorated with Thai…
Edinburgh
The restaurant in the John Hope Gateway visitor centre of the Royal Botanic Garden serves hot breakfast and lunch dishes, including a two-course kids'…
Leith
Taking over Dock Place every Saturday, this small but bustling market is beloved by Leith locals selling everything from gourmet dog treats to fine…
Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s oldest Chinese restaurant, dating from 1956, is a no-frills, no-nonsense place, offering an extensive menu of Cantonese and Peking dishes with…
Edinburgh
The Terrace Cafe, in the middle of the Royal Botanic Garden, has outdoor tables with a superb view of the city skyline.
