Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Scotland’s oldest Italian delicatessen and wine merchant - an Edinburgh institution run by Mary Contain & family. The place stocks delicious Italian deli produce, pastries, bread and wines and there is also a great cafe-restaurant attached.
189 locals recommend
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowScotland’s oldest Italian delicatessen and wine merchant - an Edinburgh institution run by Mary Contain & family. The place stocks delicious Italian deli produce, pastries, bread and wines and there is also a great cafe-restaurant attached.
Aldente
139 Easter RdAtmospheric Italian
Modern Indian BYOB restaurant offers classic and speciality Indian dishes, plus a takeaway option.
19 locals recommend
Rivage
126-130 Easter RdModern Indian BYOB restaurant offers classic and speciality Indian dishes, plus a takeaway option.
Simple European food on the edge of Newtown. Lovely menu, ambience and good value for money.
84 locals recommend
The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StSimple European food on the edge of Newtown. Lovely menu, ambience and good value for money.
Stone cottage in terraced gardens offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadStone cottage in terraced gardens offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce.
Incredible byob restaurant! You must book in advance- the restaurant is tiny!
134 locals recommend
Bodega
62 Elm RowIncredible byob restaurant! You must book in advance- the restaurant is tiny!
Bright and busy, stylish tapas bar. The vibe is modern and youthful, a contemporary take on a traditional Spanish institution. The well chosen quality ingredients comes from all corners of Spain rather than favouring a particular region.
129 locals recommend
Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkBright and busy, stylish tapas bar. The vibe is modern and youthful, a contemporary take on a traditional Spanish institution. The well chosen quality ingredients comes from all corners of Spain rather than favouring a particular region.
Drinks & Nightlife
Contemporary gastropub with cool, retro decor, offering a Modern British menu and craft beers.
38 locals recommend
V Deep
60 Henderson StreetContemporary gastropub with cool, retro decor, offering a Modern British menu and craft beers.
Recently refurbished. The pub offers great pub quizzes and traditional pub grub.
24 locals recommend
The Light House
3 Pier PlRecently refurbished. The pub offers great pub quizzes and traditional pub grub.
The Black Fox
17 Albert PlGreat cocktail bar
Laid-back bar and social venue decorated with comfy sofas, floral wallpaper and homely lamps.
140 locals recommend
Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkLaid-back bar and social venue decorated with comfy sofas, floral wallpaper and homely lamps.