Food Scene
An Edinburgh institution - wonderful vegetarian South Indian food and a warm welcome. Try the thaali!
41 locals recommend
Kalpna
2-3 St Patrick SquareAn Edinburgh institution - wonderful vegetarian South Indian food and a warm welcome. Try the thaali!
A modern, airy Swedish cafe near the university - wonderful coffee, great bread and mind-bogglingly good cardamom buns. Also a branch down in Stockbridge
126 locals recommend
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanA modern, airy Swedish cafe near the university - wonderful coffee, great bread and mind-bogglingly good cardamom buns. Also a branch down in Stockbridge
Describes itself as ‘Edinburgh’s cake-only cake shop’ - and wow, what cake.
119 locals recommend
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortDescribes itself as ‘Edinburgh’s cake-only cake shop’ - and wow, what cake.
A tiny spot right in the heart of the city - possibly the best coffee in Edinburgh and extraordinarily good scones (ask for the clotted cream!)
57 locals recommend
Wellington Coffee
33A George StA tiny spot right in the heart of the city - possibly the best coffee in Edinburgh and extraordinarily good scones (ask for the clotted cream!)
A great local spot for a healthy pick-me-up or a light lunch
36 locals recommend
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W BowA great local spot for a healthy pick-me-up or a light lunch
Fantastic pizza, tons of unusual toppings, friendly service - and very handy for take-away. Open late.
22 locals recommend
Mamma's American Pizza
28 - 30 GrassmarketFantastic pizza, tons of unusual toppings, friendly service - and very handy for take-away. Open late.
Fantastic, friendly and unpretentious French food. A homely treat - great for a special occasion.
51 locals recommend
Petit Paris
38-40 GrassmarketFantastic, friendly and unpretentious French food. A homely treat - great for a special occasion.
Simple, tasty, locally and ethically sourced food - particularly good for Sunday brunch - but get in early, it's a popular spot!
68 locals recommend
Urban Angel
121 Hanover StSimple, tasty, locally and ethically sourced food - particularly good for Sunday brunch - but get in early, it's a popular spot!
One of the best spots in Edinburgh for good value, high quality British and Scottish classics. Friendly, unpretentious, fun, delicious.
62 locals recommend
the dogs
110 Hanover StOne of the best spots in Edinburgh for good value, high quality British and Scottish classics. Friendly, unpretentious, fun, delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
A cosy little place hidden away down Thistle St - best for cocktails and romantic tete-a-tetes.
96 locals recommend
The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StA cosy little place hidden away down Thistle St - best for cocktails and romantic tete-a-tetes.
Cloisters Bar
26 Brougham StA cosy spot for lovers of interesting beer
Bright, airy, friendly. Great in the daytime for families - or for a chilled out Sunday with friends. And a nice pub in the evenings too
256 locals recommend
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowBright, airy, friendly. Great in the daytime for families - or for a chilled out Sunday with friends. And a nice pub in the evenings too
A real old fashioned Edinburgh pub - not many of them left! Real ale and an incredible array of whiskies.
79 locals recommend
The Bow Bar
80 W BowA real old fashioned Edinburgh pub - not many of them left! Real ale and an incredible array of whiskies.
Parks & Nature
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveThe Meadows
Melville DriveWater Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall Rd