As luck would have it, Time Out has put together a handy list of the best cheap eats in Scotland’s capital city – and it’s perfect for freshers.
So, if you are a new student in the city and looking for places to eat without blowing your student loan, look no further. Scroll through our photo gallery to see what Time Out team reckons to be Edinburgh’s 11 best spots for cheap eats.
9. Origano Cafe & Pizzeria
Where: 236 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5EL. Time Out says: Origano serves up excellent, well-priced antipasti, pasta and pizza. Photo: Third Party
10. Red Box
Where: 51 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DB. Time Out says: This noodle bar invites you to tailor your order based on a selection of ho fun, ramen, udon, egg or rice noodles, then add duck, vegetables, tofu, pork, chicken or beef. Photo: Third Party
11. Nile Valley Café
Where: 6 Chapel St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9AY. Time Out says: It serves tasty Sudanese and Middle Eastern cuisine, and keeps the prices down – expect falafel and baba ghanoush wraps, rich tagines, spicy Egyptian lamb molokhia, chicken wings, tabbouleh and fish curry. Photo: Third Party
12. First Coast
Where: 97-101 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2AB. Time Out says: Fish features heavily, but by no means dominates – there are some fantastic meat options too, plus some surprisingly original vegetarian offerings. Photo: Third Party