Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great cakes, although not cheap, and often very busy, so not great for buggies.
54 locals recommend
Falko Konditormeister
185 Bruntsfield PlaceGreat cakes, although not cheap, and often very busy, so not great for buggies.
Have heard very good things about this place, although haven't yet made it there ourselves. If you wanted Vietnamese food though, it's apparently the place to go.
75 locals recommend
Vietnam House Restaurant
1-3 Grove StHave heard very good things about this place, although haven't yet made it there ourselves. If you wanted Vietnamese food though, it's apparently the place to go.
By far the best Middle Eastern food in Edinburgh, and probably the best I've had outside the Middle East (I lived there for 6 years - Nick). There's also a takeaway counter that does great shawarmas.
9 locals recommend
Beirut
24 Nicolson SquareBy far the best Middle Eastern food in Edinburgh, and probably the best I've had outside the Middle East (I lived there for 6 years - Nick). There's also a takeaway counter that does great shawarmas.
The closest decent sushi place. Very small though, so not somewhere for a big sit-down meal. On the way to and from Haymarket too, which can be handy.
45 locals recommend
Sushiya
11 Lochrin TerraceThe closest decent sushi place. Very small though, so not somewhere for a big sit-down meal. On the way to and from Haymarket too, which can be handy.
Probably the best sushi we've had in Edinburgh. Beautiful place, delicious food, lovely staff. A twenty minute walk away.
119 locals recommend
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StProbably the best sushi we've had in Edinburgh. Beautiful place, delicious food, lovely staff. A twenty minute walk away.
The fanciest vegetarian restaurant in Edinburgh. Prices to match, but very good.
117 locals recommend
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StThe fanciest vegetarian restaurant in Edinburgh. Prices to match, but very good.
Probably the best Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, definitely the best vegetarian Indian. A friend's dad, who grew up, and travelled extensively, in India, reckons it's also the most authentic.
41 locals recommend
Kalpna
2-3 St Patrick SquareProbably the best Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, definitely the best vegetarian Indian. A friend's dad, who grew up, and travelled extensively, in India, reckons it's also the most authentic.
There are quite a few good Thai places in Edinburgh (Thai Orchid on Johnston Terrace being our favourite). This is the closest of the good ones.
25 locals recommend
Passorn Thai
23a Brougham PlThere are quite a few good Thai places in Edinburgh (Thai Orchid on Johnston Terrace being our favourite). This is the closest of the good ones.
Great Thai restaurant very close to the Castle, if you're in that area. We used to live a few doors along from it, so we know it well!
20 locals recommend
Thai Orchid
5A Johnston TerraceGreat Thai restaurant very close to the Castle, if you're in that area. We used to live a few doors along from it, so we know it well!
Our absolute favourite place to eat in Edinburgh. Everything on the menu is always fantastic. Best coffee in Edinburgh also. Local produce, fresh and full of flavours. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
55 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StOur absolute favourite place to eat in Edinburgh. Everything on the menu is always fantastic. Best coffee in Edinburgh also. Local produce, fresh and full of flavours. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Very close! Good coffee, nice cakes and pastries, all made in-house or from local bakeries. Friendly owners who've lived in the area, so are also good for advice. 2 mins walk!
11 locals recommend
Café Florentin
8 Polwarth CresVery close! Good coffee, nice cakes and pastries, all made in-house or from local bakeries. Friendly owners who've lived in the area, so are also good for advice. 2 mins walk!
Used to meet a mate of mine here all the time. Always good coffee and cakes, and plenty of space too.
189 locals recommend
Loudons
94B FountainbridgeUsed to meet a mate of mine here all the time. Always good coffee and cakes, and plenty of space too.
My long-time favourite Chinese restaurant, from when I used to live in the New Town. Has since moved to bigger, fancier premises, so is a bit more expensive now, but possibly slightly better food too.
45 locals recommend
Karen’s Unicorn
8B Abercromby PlMy long-time favourite Chinese restaurant, from when I used to live in the New Town. Has since moved to bigger, fancier premises, so is a bit more expensive now, but possibly slightly better food too.
Local Chinese takeaway - was recommended to us by the Odds & Ends owner. Only tried it once, but was very nice. Delivery would have been an hour, so I went and picked it up. Think it's very popular.
37 locals recommend
Taste Good
69-71 Slateford RdLocal Chinese takeaway - was recommended to us by the Odds & Ends owner. Only tried it once, but was very nice. Delivery would have been an hour, so I went and picked it up. Think it's very popular.
Had a couple of pizzas from here - also recommended by the Odds & Ends owner. Made fresh and very tasty. Infinitely superior to the terrible Papa John's!
Corner Pizza
8 Polwarth GardensHad a couple of pizzas from here - also recommended by the Odds & Ends owner. Made fresh and very tasty. Infinitely superior to the terrible Papa John's!
The best pizza restaurant in Edinburgh if you're willing to go across town for it, or are in the area. Also have a delivery-only place in Morningside - 0131 447 4000.
241 locals recommend
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkThe best pizza restaurant in Edinburgh if you're willing to go across town for it, or are in the area. Also have a delivery-only place in Morningside - 0131 447 4000.
Probably the best pizza in Edinburgh, delivered - 0131 447 4000.
19 locals recommend
La Favorita Delivered Morningside
Probably the best pizza in Edinburgh, delivered - 0131 447 4000.
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StGreat thali restaurant in Newington. Can be very busy.
New location, possibly lacking atmosphere, but arguably the best Indian in Edinburgh. Way better than Shezan. Can be busy, especially Fri & Sat nights. Not to be confused with Khushi on Broughton St.
148 locals recommend
Khushi's
10 Antigua StNew location, possibly lacking atmosphere, but arguably the best Indian in Edinburgh. Way better than Shezan. Can be busy, especially Fri & Sat nights. Not to be confused with Khushi on Broughton St.
Everything Else
Polwarth Medical Practice
10 Ponton StLocal doctors' surgery, should you require one. (Hopefully not!)
Essential Dental Care
13 Polwarth GardensIt's our local dentists, and they do NHS.
By far the best vets practice I've ever taken our cat to. Lindsay is excellent!
Happy Pets Veterinary Surgery
5 Polwarth GardensBy far the best vets practice I've ever taken our cat to. Lindsay is excellent!
Arts & Culture
The nearest cinema, and as multiplexes go, Cineworld is pretty great.
87 locals recommend
Cineworld Cinema
130/3 Dundee StThe nearest cinema, and as multiplexes go, Cineworld is pretty great.
An Edinburgh institution, and Quentin Tarantino's favourite cinema (or so he said one time!). Now owned by Cineworld, but still pretty good.
255 locals recommend
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StAn Edinburgh institution, and Quentin Tarantino's favourite cinema (or so he said one time!). Now owned by Cineworld, but still pretty good.
Since the Cameo was bought out by Cineworld, this is really the only place now to see the weirder, more arthouse fare. A great cinema, all in all.
184 locals recommend
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdSince the Cameo was bought out by Cineworld, this is really the only place now to see the weirder, more arthouse fare. A great cinema, all in all.
Essentials
ALDI
100 Gorgie Park RdALDI is a great supermarket, and one of the closest to the flat.
Closest 'local' Sainsbury's - down the hill, and turn left. It's actually *opposite* the Fountain Park complex, despite the Google Maps locator.
457 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StClosest 'local' Sainsbury's - down the hill, and turn left. It's actually *opposite* the Fountain Park complex, despite the Google Maps locator.
Nearest supermarket. Friendly staff, a little bit expensive. Opens early, closes late.
115 locals recommend
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdNearest supermarket. Friendly staff, a little bit expensive. Opens early, closes late.
Nearest deli/grocery store. Decent. Good beer selection! I recommend anything by Williams Bros.
27 locals recommend
Margiotta Polwarth
1 Polwarth GardensNearest deli/grocery store. Decent. Good beer selection! I recommend anything by Williams Bros.