With gems like these, Leith puts Edinburgh city centre to shame.
The coastal neighbourhood has a wild number of fabulous eateries on offer – from Michelin starred restaurants to cosy bistros.
You’re really spoilt for choice in this coolest part of town, with cuisines ranging from fresh Scottish seafood to tapas, Italians, and honest pub grub.
These are the best restaurants in Leith, according to their ratings on Google reviews.
9. Pizza Geeks
Pizza Geeks only opened their Commercial Street pizzeria in March, but they've already received 4.7 rating (32 reviews). Starting as a street food venture, they serve handmade Neopolitan inspired pizzas with weird and wonderful geek culture-inspired names. Photo: Contributed
10. Tapa
Tapa serves authentic Spanish cuisine - tapas style - at its restaurant in Shore Place, just around the corner from The Shore. Google reviews have praised the churros, helpful staff, and relaxed atmosphere. It has a score of 4.6 out of 641 reviews. Photo: Tapa
11. Basils
Found in Annfield Road, Basils is the perfect place for a relaxed meal and a cocktail or pint of beer. They serve crowd pleasers like burgers, steak, and fish and chips and have some great vegan options (do try the cauliflower fritters). Google rating is 4.6 out of 158 reviews. Photo: Rachel Stickle
12. The Chop House
The Chop House boasts of serving the 'best steak in the city'. Found in a former cork warehouse in Constitution Street, The Chop House specialises in Scottish beef, butchered and dry-aged in house and cooked over a charcoal grill. It has a 4.6 Google rating (907 reviews). Photo: The Chop House