Right now, it seems like a new restaurant or cafe pops up in Edinburgh every other week, which is great for keeping the Capital’s dining scene fresh and exciting. Sadly, though, we’ve also had to bid farewell to plenty of old favourites in recent years.
Scroll through our photo gallery to see 19 Edinburgh eateries of days gone by, and please let us know your own favourites in the comments section before you go.
13. YummyTori
Offering up tapas-style dishes rather than sushi, YummyTori on Lothian Road brought something new to Edinburgh’s Japanese dining scene. Sadly, it was only around for a few years before it closed in 2015. Photo: TripAdvisor
14. The Tattler
Exterior of The Tattler restaurant on the corner of Commercial Street/Sandport Street in March 1992. Photo: Crauford Tait Photo: Photo: Crauford Tait
15. The Plumed Horse
Former Michelin starred restaurant, The Plumed Horse, was known for its fantastic food and top-class service, making it one of the best gourmet eateries in Leith. Sadly it closed in 2016. Photo: TSPL
16. The Vintners Rooms
Located on Giles Street near The Shore, the restaurant struggled to compete with the many other top restaurants which had set up shop in Leith. And after more than 25 years of trading it closed in 2011. Photo: TSPL