Summer is here and what better way to enjoy it than a meal sitting out in the sunshine. Here are ten places regularly topping the reviews when it comes to restaurants with outdoor seating areas across the Capital. From courtyard suntraps to Shoreside dining, there’s no shortage of places to make the most of the sunshine and soak up those rays while you enjoy a bite.
![Vittoria on the Walk is the perfect spot to enjoy an al fresco dinner and drink. The Crolla family have been at the forefront of Italian hospitality in the Capital since the restaurant was first opened by Nonno Alberto in Leith more than 50 years ago.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmMzNTViZTFjLTc5YmUtNDFhOS1hNjU2LWY4YmM0YzgzYmE1YTozMzcxYTA5NC0zYzA0LTQ4ODItYjJkNS1iODQ1NzIyNmJhZmE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Vittoria on the Walk
Vittoria on the Walk is the perfect spot to enjoy an al fresco dinner and drink. The Crolla family have been at the forefront of Italian hospitality in the Capital since the restaurant was first opened by Nonno Alberto in Leith more than 50 years ago. Photo: Supplied
![Nor Loft bar and restaurant on Market Street has a rooftop lounge serving food and drinks with beautiful views of the Old and New Towns.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmU0MTdmYjVhLTMzNTEtNDRlNy04NzAyLTRlZmEzY2JkMjUyNjo5NTc1YzkzYi1lYTY0LTRlZGMtODA4Yi1iMmEzZGNhYWZhNTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Nor Loft
Nor Loft bar and restaurant on Market Street has a rooftop lounge serving food and drinks with beautiful views of the Old and New Towns. Photo: John Need, freelance
![The Ivy on the Square is a 130-seat restaurant on the corner of St Andrew Square and South St David Street with a bar, mezzanine terrace and brasserie-style menu.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmMzODU2ZTBmLWI4OTctNGFmZS1iNDBjLWZmMzlkYTBhNzAwYjo2M2MzNDFkMy0wN2NiLTRlMGMtOGJkMy04MzE5M2JlZTIxNTg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. The Ivy
The Ivy on the Square is a 130-seat restaurant on the corner of St Andrew Square and South St David Street with a bar, mezzanine terrace and brasserie-style menu. Photo: Paul Winch-Furness
![Tani Modi is a popular breakfast and brunch spot on Hanover Street. One reviewer said: 'Very professional, caring, delicious food, probably the best breakfast/brunch we've had visiting the UK. Cannot recommend it enough.'](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjFmNzMzNTE0LTUzMGItNGQ5Yi05YzBkLWNkMjE2NWY2YmJjODo2M2JmNDU2OC1hNjk4LTRmNDAtYTk0My0yZGQyZTgyYTE5ODY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Tani Modi
Tani Modi is a popular breakfast and brunch spot on Hanover Street. One reviewer said: 'Very professional, caring, delicious food, probably the best breakfast/brunch we've had visiting the UK. Cannot recommend it enough.' Photo: Contributed