With this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe now underway, we’ve taken a look at the best places to grab a bite to eat in between shows.
Focusing on four areas where most of the world’s biggest arts festival’s venues are located, including Leith, New Town, Old Town and Pleasance/Bristo Square, we’ve recommended eateries to cater all tastes, from quick and easy takeaways to fine dining experiences.
See our photo gallery below to get ideas for where to stop for food during the Fringe this August in Edinburgh.
1. Divino Enoteca
Divino Enoteca is a go-to dining destination in the heart of the Old Town, offering an intimate and elevated setting for lunch or dinner throughout the Fringe. Showcasing authentic Italian dishes with seasonal and fresh local ingredients, the menu is paired with one of Scotland's most extensive wine lists, featuring over 200 wines by the bottle. Divino is also home to the unique self-serve wine machines, giving guests a chance to try 32 different wines by the glass. Situated on Merchant Street, this restaurant is open 5pm-10pm, Sunday to Thursday, and 12pm to 12am Friday and Saturday. | Taste
2. Bertie's Proper Fish & Chips
Bertie's Proper Fish & Chips on Victoria Street is exactly what it says on the tin. A proper 'chippy' restaurant on Victoria Street over two levels, offering hearty seafood classics alongside a kids' menu and a full bar. Since opening its doors in 2018, Bertie’s Fish & Chips has proudly served up "the best fish and chips in Edinburgh". Delivering a twist to a classic British favourite, right in the heart of the city. This family-friendly restaurant is perfect for a Fringe pit-stop to refuel ahead of the next show. Open Sunday to Thursday, 11am til 10pm, Friday and Saturday, 11am til 11pm. | Stock
3. Mother India’s Cafe
This informal Indian dining with a tapas concept in a bustling, spacious two-level eatery with takeaway, is situated on Infirmary Street in the Old Town, the perfect location with dozens of Fringe venues nearby. This restaurant's menu is aimed at tasting and sharing. The range of freshly prepared and delicious dishes on offer encourages people to try both classic and contemporary. Mother India's Cafe is open Monday-Sunday: 12pm – 9:30pm. | Mother India
4. SpudBros
Recently opened on Lothian Road, close to many Fringe venues in the Old Town, SpudBros is a viral online sensation baked potato takeaway which offers a great opportunity to grab a hearty 'tatty' filled with a wide range of tasty toppings in between shows. Located at 126 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, the new SpudBros Express is open seven days a week, 11am-8pm. | Iconic Media Photo: Kevin Quinn