Eating Out

This busy pub is Greene King's best-rated venue in Edinburgh. The Festival, which has a five star rating on Google, is located on Morrison Street, near Edinburgh Haymarket Station, making it a perfect spot for travellers and commuters.

All the local Greene King pubs rated best to worst Anna Bryan

Chaakoo Bombay Cafe will open a restaurant on Edinburgh's Lothian Road, after seeing success at its two Glasgow venues.

Popular Indian restaurant to open in city centre Anna Bryan

You can celebrate Beyoncé's arrival in Edinburgh with a free lemonade from ASK Italian on Shandwick Place.

Italian restaurant to serve free lemonade to Beyoncé fans Anna Bryan

This burger chain has several branches in Edinburgh, including a convenient venue for shoppers at Fort Kinnaird. Bread Meats Bread has been named as having one of the top 50 burgers in the world. One happy customer left a five star review on Google, writing: "One of the best burgers I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, great local ingredients and the sauce and toppings were amazing. My new favourite place!"

The 9 best restaurants at Fort Kinnaird - according to reviews Anna Bryan

Popular vegan restaurant Harmonium in East London Street is closing (Google Streetview)

Popular vegan bar and restaurant announces closure Anna Bryan

Indian street-food chain Mowgli is set to open on Edinburgh's Hanover Street later this month.

Popular Indian street food restaurant announces opening date Anna Bryan

The Baked Potato Shop will close after 30 years of business on Edinburgh's Cockburn Street.

Baked potato takeaway to shut after 30 years Anna Bryan

Firefighters were called to Edinburgh fish-and-chip shop, L'Alba D'Oro, on Henderson Row.

Award-winning fish and chip shop survives blaze Anna Bryan

Buck's Bar, which focuses on American-style food, including wings, waffles and burgers, will open in Edinburgh later this month.

New rock'n'roll themed restaurant announces opening date Anna Bryan

This 'proper' fish and chips restaurant on Edinburgh's Victoria Street offers hearty fish and chips and other seafood classics - to take away or to sit in. One reviewer wrote on Google: "If you have only one chance for meal while in Edinburgh, make sure you try fish and chips in Bertie’s. It has the best fish and chips."

The 10 best fish and chip shops in the city Anna Bryan

The bao buns and salmon skewers were a highlight, at new Edinburgh restaurant Lucky Yu,

We try new Asian-fusion restaurant Lucky Yu Anna Bryan

Saint Giles’ Café Bar, in Edinburgh’s Old Town, is going on sale for the first time in 32 years.

Long-serving café and bar goes on sale Anna Bryan

Luxury hotel Roseate Edinburgh set to celebrate 60 years of 007 with James Bond themed whisky experience.

Luxury hotel to host James Bond themed whisky tasting Anna Bryan

Cocktails are served up alongside gorgeous views of Edinburgh Castle and the city skyline at this bar on Bread Street. One visitor who enjoyed a drink at SKYBar Edinburgh gave the venue a 5 star review on Google, writing: "We enjoyed the view while sipping good cocktails and eating tasty burgers."

7 of the best rooftop bars in the Capital Anna Bryan

Salmon Pic: Susie Lowe

Recipes: Gary Maclean's seafood dishes Gaby Soutar

Bon Tea Room in St John's Road, Corstophine, makes delicious and creative afternoon teas - which you can eat in the cafe or take-away. One TripAdvisor reviewer described her afternoon tea as "beautifully presented", and wrote: "The mini scones, cakes, tartlets, macarons and choux pastry swans were delightful, fresh, tasty and just the right size to indulge in them all."

The 10 best places for a Mother’s Day afternoon tea Anna Bryan

Dogs are welcome at the Auld Hoose on St Leonard's Street - an Edinburgh drinking hole which serves up pub grub and beer. One reviewer said the dog-friendly pub had "a great atmosphere", and added: "There's nothing to dislike about this place".

The 10 best dog friendly pubs Anna Bryan

This steak restaurant inside the Rutland hotel serves up a 'Sharing Sunday Roast' with quality beef and unlimited sides. One reviewer praised Kyloe's' "great food, welcoming staff, warm and friendly service and excellent value" on Google, and described their meal as "one of the best Sunday roasts we’ve had out".

The 10 best places to go for a Sunday roast Anna Bryan

A new Indian street food restaurant Chaiiwala will open in Edinburgh's Fort Kinnaird shopping centre. (Photo credit: Chaiiwala)

New Indian restaurant to open at shopping centre Anna Bryan

The Herringbone, North Berwick

Restaurant Review: The Herringbone, North Berwick Gaby Soutar

The salt and chilli squid, slow-braised pork belly bites and king rib supper at Thirty Knots, a new restaurant and bar in South Queensferry.

New restaurant Thirty Knots offers hearty food and stunning views Anna Bryan

Edinburgh has many restaurants and cafes that serve up delicious pancakes.

Here are the 7 best places to get pancakes in the Capital Anna Bryan

There are many ways to celebrate Galentine's or Anti Valentine's Day in Edinburgh, from prosecco brunches to comedy nights.

How to spend 'Galentine's Day' in the Capital Anna Bryan

Barry Bryson

Edinburgh chef Barry Bryson pops up with seafood menu at George Street cafe Gaby Soutar

Jenners in Princes Street, Edinburgh

A look back at Edinburgh's Princes Street department store through the years Rhona Shennan

Karen's Diner branch Pic: Darcy Starr

Karen's Diner brings its burgers and very rude service to Edinburgh and Glasgow Gaby Soutar

The Balmoral Edinburgh Pic: Marc Millar Photography

Chef Paul Hart takes top spot at The Balmoral Hotel Gaby Soutar

Dulse interior

The best Scottish restaurant reviews of 2022 - this is our top 10 Gaby Soutar

tipo dish

Aizle and Noto's sister restaurant, tipo, opens in Edinburgh next year Gaby Soutar

The new 'Ottolenghi' restaurant on Leith Walk in Edinburgh is not part of chef Yotam Ottolenghi's restaurant group. (Photo credit: mariaelenactq on Twitter)

Mystery surrounds new 'Ottolenghi' restaurant Anna Bryan

Gazpacho and cod dish

Flavour Profile Q&A: Gordon Craig of Taisteal Gaby Soutar

Cocktail making

Holyrood Distillery launches Height of Arrows Gin Tasting Experience Gaby Soutar

Bar Hutte Pic: Jessica Shurte

Bar Hutte Santa Claus Club review Gaby Soutar

Bross Bagels, Edinburgh Pic: Marc Millar Photography

Recipes: Larah Bross's Chanukkah creations Gaby Soutar

Stuart Hunter, Cameron Taylor and Murray Ainslie outside The Black Grape

The Black Grape restaurant opens on The Royal Mile Gaby Soutar

Alastair MacDonald Pic: Dougal Nicol Photography

Scottish School Food Awards winner Alastair MacDonald on cooking for Fettes Gaby Soutar

Parsnip pate

Restaurant Review: Ante, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

The Commons Club Bar at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Pic: Contributed

Travel: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh - Scotland on Sunday Travel Gaby Soutar

Beef noodles

63rd + 1st, Edinburgh, restaurant review Gaby Soutar

Philly's Edinburgh is closing on Saturday, after being faced with staffing challenges and rising costs.

Popular bar and diner announces sudden closure Anna Bryan

Rory Mellis with cheese cake Pic: Amelia & Christian Masters

Try the cheese cake maker at IJ Mellis in Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews Gaby Soutar

Pic: John Carey

Interview: James Martin on his new book, Potato Gaby Soutar

Beef small plate

Restaurant Review: Eve, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

Franco Manca's roast beef Xmas pizza with a Yorkie in the middle

The best Edinburgh restaurants and bars to try on the run up to Christmas Gaby Soutar

Ciao, trendy new Tuscan-inspired cocktail bar, has opened in Edinburgh.

New Tuscan-inspired cocktail bar opens in the Capital Anna Bryan

Gordon Ramsay's Street Burger is just one of several restaurants slated to open in Edinburgh over the next few months.

New Edinburgh restaurants to look forward to Anna Bryan

Matthew Korecki of Bundits

Flavour Profile: Matthew Korecki, owner of Bundits Gaby Soutar

It's World Vegan Month, so here are the 9 best vegan and vegetarian restaurants and cafes in Edinburgh.

The 9 best vegan and vegetarian restaurants and cafes in the Capital Anna Bryan

There are plenty of restaurant and hotels in and around Edinburgh that serve up delicious dinners on Christmas Day.

Here are the 7 best restaurants to visit for Christmas Day lunch Anna Bryan

Tigerlily

Tigerlily Edinburgh's designer tells us about the glamorous venue's new look Gaby Soutar

Chicken wings

Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza , Edinburgh, review Gaby Soutar

Stepan Simanek Pic: Nick Mailer

World Flair Association Grand Slam comes to Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

The Hoxton Edinburgh

The Hoxton shares exclusive first look at its Edinburgh Haymarket hotel Gaby Soutar

The Pastry Section

Leith becomes a hot spot for new cake, bread and pastry shops Gaby Soutar

Kibeni farmers

Edinburgh-based Ujamaa Spice are cleaning up the spice trade Gaby Soutar

tortelli Maremmani

The Artisan Pasta Maker, review - feast your eyes on Edinburgh's prettiest pasta Gaby Soutar

Iris with her maki

Yo! Sushi's School in Edinburgh and Glasgow offers lessons for all ages Gaby Soutar

Cairngorm Coffee’s Frederick Street Café is re-opening, after a major revamp.

Re-vamped city centre cafe to provide 'immersive coffee experience' Anna Bryan

Dulse

Restaurant Review: Dulse, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

Pic: Marc Millar Photography

Flavour Profile Q&A: Larah Bross, owner of Bross Bagels Gaby Soutar

Chicken tendies

Restaurant Review: Chix, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

White Heather Club

We check out Bonnie & Wild's first White Heather Club ceilidh Gaby Soutar

Craigie's Farm

Craigie's Farm at South Queensferry launches new look cafe Gaby Soutar

Hopper

Restaurant Review: Kochchi, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

Lewis Vimpany

Aizle's new head chef, Lewis Vimpany, on his food loves and hates Gaby Soutar

eorna

eorna, Edinburgh, review Gaby Soutar

Beef dish

Commons Club Restaurant, Edinburgh, review Gaby Soutar

Soo Burnell Pic: Maria Portway

Gleneagles Townhouse launches exhibition of swimming pool photographs Gaby Soutar

The newly refurbished bar and restaurant in Edinburgh has expanded its food and drink menu.

Popular neighbourhood bar and restaurant re-opens with 'new look' Anna Bryan

Dibbie Dabberson cocktail Pic: Maini Singh

Ballie Ballerson opens - we try Scotland's first ball pool cocktail bar Gaby Soutar

Executive chef Steven Wilson

Flavour Profile Q&A: Steve Wilson of Virgin Hotel, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

Trout poke

Restaurant Review: Pomelo, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar