Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Its at the end of the road. Serves great breakfast, lunch and dinner.
49 locals recommend
Taste Of Italy
9 Baxter's PlIts at the end of the road. Serves great breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowIts a famous iconic Edinburgh institution.
Its a real treat to eat there and a wonderful location, very nearby.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadIts a real treat to eat there and a wonderful location, very nearby.
The Walnut
9 Leith WalkGreat food, great value. BYOB. Just a short walk away
This is a fantastic Cafe, Restaurant on the beach front in Portobello. Open from 8.30am - 4.30pm. Fantastic breakfasts, superb coffee, wonderful cakes, vegetarian and vegan options and open in the evening (summer only) for delicious sharing platters with a great wine list. Views of the sea from the windows, or walk along the beach after you've eaten. A jem of a place.
81 locals recommend
The Beach House
57 Bath StThis is a fantastic Cafe, Restaurant on the beach front in Portobello. Open from 8.30am - 4.30pm. Fantastic breakfasts, superb coffee, wonderful cakes, vegetarian and vegan options and open in the evening (summer only) for delicious sharing platters with a great wine list. Views of the sea from the windows, or walk along the beach after you've eaten. A jem of a place.
The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage
38 Calton HillAmazing View over Edinburgh. Booking essential.
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkGreat pizza and sharing starter platters
Twelve Triangles bakery & provisions
22-24 Easter RdAmazing bread, coffee and pastries
Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StBread, coffee, pastries
Hata
5 Rodney StOne of my all time favourite cafes
Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow PlGreat cafe for brunch
Amazing food hall - huge choice of different places to eat and types of food from around the world - and a nice bar too!
9 locals recommend
Bonnie & Wild
415-417 St James SquareAmazing food hall - huge choice of different places to eat and types of food from around the world - and a nice bar too!
Ka Pao Edinburgh
Amazing Asian food
ROLLO
14 Broughton StVery good food, highly recommend
Edinburgh Street Food
All kinds of street food in a covered area or seating outside very nearby
St James Quarter
Choice of restaurants - Bonnie and Wild, Ka Pao, and many more.
Herringbone Abbeyhill
Sightseeing
Best view of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. Lovely cafe at the top called MILK serves very good coffee and sells delicious cakes.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillBest view of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside. Lovely cafe at the top called MILK serves very good coffee and sells delicious cakes.
Arthur's Seat
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateThe Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Scottish Parliament Building
National Museum of Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland
The MoundWorth a visit to Queen Elizabeth II’s decommissioned yacht. Really interesting.
Royal Yacht Britannia
Worth a visit to Queen Elizabeth II’s decommissioned yacht. Really interesting.
Bright Bus Tours
Great way to see the city
A 'must visit' when coming to Edinburgh, but leave enough time to do it properly if you are going to do a tour. And pre-booking is advisable.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillA 'must visit' when coming to Edinburgh, but leave enough time to do it properly if you are going to do a tour. And pre-booking is advisable.
Drinks & Nightlife
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StGreat place, great cocktails.
If its sunny, cocktails on the terrace with the best view of the Edinburgh skyline
84 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareIf its sunny, cocktails on the terrace with the best view of the Edinburgh skyline
Ballie Ballerson
A Cocktail Bar with DJ, a Ball-Pit and pizza.