We’re spoilt for choice in Edinburgh when it comes to eating out. And though we said farewell to several popular businesses last year we also welcomed a wide range of new establishments, from Philly cheesesteak restaurant Phat Fellas, Corstorphine bakery Sweet Bella’s to Portobello based Nixo's Greek Street Food.
Here are 14 restaurants, cafés and bakeries that are worth checking out this year.
9. Guisados at the Bullfinch pub
Previously appearing at various bars and street food markets as a pop-up Mexican restaurant, Guisados now has a permanent residency at the Bullfinch pub in Leith. Showcasing the 'vibrant flavours of Mexico' their menu includes: totopos (house corn tortilla chips with fresh salsas), beef barbacoa and crispy beer-battered hake tacos. Taking its name form a traditional Mexican stew, Guisados was established by chef of 20 years, Jamie Hunter aka ‘El Cazador’ who has collaborated with the Bellfield Brewery, Pitt Street Food Market and the Bullfinch in the past– but this weekend marks the first time the grassroots pop-up has secured a permanent location.and . Everything is made fresh to order, with plenty of naturally gluten-free or plant-based options. Photo: Guisados
10. Café Andaluz
The hugely-popular tapas restaurant brand brought a taste of Spain to Edinburgh when it opened in Stockbridge in November. Serving dishes with signature Spanish fare including patatas bravas, Gambas pil pil, and Paella made on-site from Murcian Calasparra rice, Café Andaluz in Raeburn Place is open six days a week. Photo: Third Party
11. Four Square Park Café
Edinburgh-based charity Four Square opened their new café in Saughton Park to support people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the Capital, with profits helping provide volunteering and training opportunities for people. Selling a wide range of food and drink this café is one to check out. Photo: submitted
12. Tortilla
Tortilla, opened their second Edinburgh premises last November in Forrest Road. A trip here is a must for burrito fans with burritos being rolled and served to order in as little as 90 seconds. Photo: Tortilla