Edinburgh has had heaps of amazing restaurants down the years that have been the setting for family celebrations and the like.
While Scotland’s capitial is now packed with places to get the most incredible and varied types of foods, there were some local institutions that laid the culinary foundations for years to come.
With that in mind, we asked readers what closed restaurants from down the years they miss most – and plenty of you responded.
Scroll through our photo gallery to see 19 of the choices that appeared most frequently – and please let us know your own favourites in the comments.
9. Mr Boni’s
Located on the corner of Gilmore Place, Mr Boni’s (which started life as the Empress Cafe in 1910) remained popular with locals for generations. The family owned cafe was forced to close in 2002. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood
10. Iggs & Barioja
Owned by local personality Ignacio ‘Iggy’ Campos, Iggs Restaurant first opened in 1989 and was followed by sister venue Barioja in 2001. Sadly, both premises closed when Iggy retired. Photo: TSPL
11. Fat Sam’s
This legendary Chicago gangster-themed restaurant opened in 1986, and served up both huge portions and unique entertainment for nearly two decades. The restaurant closed for good and the building razed to the ground in 2007. Photo: TSPL
12. Susie’s Wholefood Diner
A favourite of vegetarians and vegans, Susie’s Wholefood Diner opened on West Nicolson Street in 1995, and for 15 years served up tasty, healthy vegetarian comfort food. Photo: Facebook