Drew's guide to eating & drinking nearby & Edinburgh sightseeing.
Section 1 - Good highly regarded/rated restaurants with quality dining nearby...
There are so many places to recommend to eat nearby and so much choice that I can't include them all here but here is a selection of 12 quality well regarded places to eat dinner within a 12 minute walk...
They are popular so they may be booked up... If they are booked, there are many more within a 10 minute walk...
See the next section (Sections 2) in my guide for cheaper/value places to eat and fast food by scrolling down the page.
To help you navigate the guide...
*Section 1 - Quality restaurants nearby
*Section 2 - Value/fast/cheap restaurants including fish & chips nearby.
*Section 3 - Pubs /including pubs that sell food nearby.
*Section 4 - Cafes nearby.
*Section 5 - Attractions/Things to do..
*Section 6 - Neighbourhoods to visit..
Recently opened well reviewed restaurant with modern dishes on Leith Walk.
https://www.thelittlechartroom.com
PRICES
Mid-range/High end
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
French, British, Scottish
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
*NB:-This is just a guide, please check their details before booking...
35 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Little Chartroom
14 Bonnington RoadRecently opened well reviewed restaurant with modern dishes on Leith Walk.
https://www.thelittlechartroom.com
PRICES
Mid-range/High end
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
French, British, Scottish
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
*NB:-This is just a guide, please check their details before booking...
"Seasonal food served in an intimate atmosphere and warm ambience offers a real sense of escape from the city."
https://www.thegardenerscottage.co
PRICE RANGE
£8 - £48
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
European, British, Scottish, Contemporary
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
*NB:-This is just a guide so please check their details before booking...
339 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London Road"Seasonal food served in an intimate atmosphere and warm ambience offers a real sense of escape from the city."
https://www.thegardenerscottage.co
PRICE RANGE
£8 - £48
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
European, British, Scottish, Contemporary
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
*NB:-This is just a guide so please check their details before booking...
Fhior – that’s Gaelic for ‘true’ or ‘honest’ serves multiple courses of local produce...
https://fhior.com
PRICE RANGE
Mid-range/high-end
CUISINES
British, Scottish
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly
MEALS
Dinner, Lunch, Drinks
*NB:- This is just a guide, please check their details before booking.
21 preporuka/e lokalaca
Fhior
36 Broughton StFhior – that’s Gaelic for ‘true’ or ‘honest’ serves multiple courses of local produce...
https://fhior.com
PRICE RANGE
Mid-range/high-end
CUISINES
British, Scottish
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly
MEALS
Dinner, Lunch, Drinks
*NB:- This is just a guide, please check their details before booking.
Bohemian authentic French restaurant.
https://www.lescargotbleu.co.uk
PRICE RANGE
£15 - £25
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
French, European
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
*NB:- This is just a guide, please check details before booking...
173 preporuka/e lokalaca
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StBohemian authentic French restaurant.
https://www.lescargotbleu.co.uk
PRICE RANGE
£15 - £25
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
French, European
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
*NB:- This is just a guide, please check details before booking...
Charcuterie with a large selection of pates, meats and cheeses.
http://www.getpickled.co.uk/
PRICE RANGE
£8 - £15
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Wine Bar, Scottish
FEATURES
Full Bar, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
*NB:- This is just a guide, please check their details before booking...
185 preporuka/e lokalaca
Pickles
60 Broughton StCharcuterie with a large selection of pates, meats and cheeses.
http://www.getpickled.co.uk/
PRICE RANGE
£8 - £15
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Wine Bar, Scottish
FEATURES
Full Bar, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
*NB:- This is just a guide, please check their details before booking...
Pizzeria serving fantastic pizza cooked straight on the stone from a wood oven. Also homemade lasagne, antipasto sharing platters, warm salads and delicious desserts.
http://www.origano-leith.co.uk
PRICE RANGE
£15 - £25
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Delivery, Reservations, Table Service
*NB:- This is just a guide, please check their details before booking...
250 preporuka/e lokalaca
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkPizzeria serving fantastic pizza cooked straight on the stone from a wood oven. Also homemade lasagne, antipasto sharing platters, warm salads and delicious desserts.
http://www.origano-leith.co.uk
PRICE RANGE
£15 - £25
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Delivery, Reservations, Table Service
*NB:- This is just a guide, please check their details before booking...
International, with Malaysian, Italian and Japanese influences. A large picture window lights up the stylishly plain interior. it’s affordable, with many mains priced under £10.
http://educatedflea.co.uk
PRICE RANGE
£4 - £40
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
International, European, British, Scottish
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
*NB:- This is a guide so please check their details before booking....
69 preporuka/e lokalaca
Educated Flea
32B Broughton StInternational, with Malaysian, Italian and Japanese influences. A large picture window lights up the stylishly plain interior. it’s affordable, with many mains priced under £10.
http://educatedflea.co.uk
PRICE RANGE
£4 - £40
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
International, European, British, Scottish
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
*NB:- This is a guide so please check their details before booking....
Charming neighbourhood bistro off Broughton Street
https://leroifou.com
PRICE RANGE
£18 - £50
CUISINES
Wine Bar, French, European
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
*NB:- This is only a guide, please check their details before booking.
18 preporuka/e lokalaca
Le Roi Fou
1 Forth StCharming neighbourhood bistro off Broughton Street
https://leroifou.com
PRICE RANGE
£18 - £50
CUISINES
Wine Bar, French, European
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
*NB:- This is only a guide, please check their details before booking.
Large Indian Restaurant, union place.
Details
CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
*NB:-This is a guide, please check before booking...
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
Shezan
25 Union PlLarge Indian Restaurant, union place.
Details
CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
*NB:-This is a guide, please check before booking...
"Delicious food, exceptional atmosphere, great wine"
http://barrollo.com/home/broughton/
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
British, Scottish, European
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
*NB:- This is a guide, please check their details before booking.
71 preporuka/e lokalaca
ROLLO
14 Broughton St"Delicious food, exceptional atmosphere, great wine"
http://barrollo.com/home/broughton/
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
British, Scottish, European
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
*NB:- This is a guide, please check their details before booking.
Chinese /Asian Food Abercromby Place (New Town)
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Popular place so book ahead....
45 preporuka/e lokalaca
Karen’s Unicorn
8B Abercromby PlChinese /Asian Food Abercromby Place (New Town)
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Popular place so book ahead....
Chinese/Japanese/Asian.
Small restaurant Elm row/Leith Walk
Popular so book ahead...
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
Lucky Yu Canteen
53-55 Leven StChinese/Japanese/Asian.
Small restaurant Elm row/Leith Walk
Popular so book ahead...
Section 2 - Fish and Chips, fast food, cheap eats, takeaways and good value restaurants nearby...
If you're looking for quick and easy here are some fish and chip shops, fast food places, takeaways and good value/cheap restaurants nearby...
Eatalias
1 Brunswick PlCafe Piccante
19 Broughton StRapido Fish and Chips
79 Broughton StSmoke Stack
53-55 Broughton StJolly
9 Elm RowGood value Italian food with large portions on Elm Row...
Good value, small restaurant with good Scottish/French food mainly and gets busy so try to book early to get a space...
137 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Walnut
9 Leith WalkGood value, small restaurant with good Scottish/French food mainly and gets busy so try to book early to get a space...
The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StEden's Kitchen
32C Broughton StSection 3 - Pubs and bars (that also sell food/meals) within a 10 min walk...
Shabby chic in style, this popular bar is relaxed and serves a wide variety of drinks as well as food. - Elm Row
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, European, Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible
256 preporuka/e lokalaca
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowShabby chic in style, this popular bar is relaxed and serves a wide variety of drinks as well as food. - Elm Row
SPECIAL DIETS
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
MEALS
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, European, Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible
Local pub on Broughton Street, attracts a friendly mix of people.
52 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Cask & Barrel
115 Broughton StLocal pub on Broughton Street, attracts a friendly mix of people.
With a changing selection of local ales; seasonal and locally sourced dishes freshly cooked to order; this pub is popular. - Broughton Street
49 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Barony
81-85 Broughton StWith a changing selection of local ales; seasonal and locally sourced dishes freshly cooked to order; this pub is popular. - Broughton Street
With a good selection of drinks and food, this pub/bar is often busy. - Elm Row
49 preporuka/e lokalaca
Jeremiah's Taproom
7-8 Elm RowWith a good selection of drinks and food, this pub/bar is often busy. - Elm Row
The Black Fox is the place to go for great craft beers, simple tasty food, delicious wine or cocktails - Albert Place (Leith Walk)
121 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Black Fox
17 Albert PlThe Black Fox is the place to go for great craft beers, simple tasty food, delicious wine or cocktails - Albert Place (Leith Walk)
Modern interior, relaxed environment with good selection of food and drinks - Broughton Street
7 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Broughton
46-48a Broughton StModern interior, relaxed environment with good selection of food and drinks - Broughton Street
Section 4 - Cafes within a 10 minute walk
Huge selection of hot drinks in a relaxed atmosphere with breakfast served too - Broughton Street
236 preporuka/e lokalaca
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StHuge selection of hot drinks in a relaxed atmosphere with breakfast served too - Broughton Street
Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StPopular Swedish style bakery - Broughton Steeet
Italian themed cafe and shop, with a great reputation and a lot of variety. - Elm Row
189 preporuka/e lokalaca
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowItalian themed cafe and shop, with a great reputation and a lot of variety. - Elm Row
OQO - Your Coffee Nook
19 Haddington PlSection 5 - Sightseeing
Popular attractions and trip ideas of things to see and do in Edinburgh.
Edinburški dvorac
CastlehillNational Museum of Scotland
Nacionalne galerije Škotske
The MoundPrinces Street
Princes StreetCalton Hill
Calton HillArthur's Seat
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceDvorac Holyroodhouse
CanongateZoološki vrt Edinburgh
134 Corstorphine RdKatedrala svetog Đila
High StreetScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdŠkotska nacionalna galerija portreta
1 Queen StThe Real Mary King's Close
2 High StSection 6 - Neighbourhoods
Areas to visit of cultural interest in Edinburgh and surrounds....
Less than 5 mins walk to, independent shops, boutiques, bars, cafes, restaurants and more...
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
Broughton Street
Broughton StreetLess than 5 mins walk to, independent shops, boutiques, bars, cafes, restaurants and more...
Historic port and docks, now a fashionable cultural area with lots to see and do...
162 preporuka/e lokalaca
Leith
Historic port and docks, now a fashionable cultural area with lots to see and do...
Historic beautiful Old Town includes Royal Mile and many sights, independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants along the way....
195 preporuka/e lokalaca
Edinburgh Old Town
Historic beautiful Old Town includes Royal Mile and many sights, independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants along the way....
Portobello Beach, for a stroll on the sand and a view out to sea...
99 preporuka/e lokalaca
Portobello
Portobello Beach, for a stroll on the sand and a view out to sea...
If you love architecture and old buildings...
Grand and elegant terraces built between 1767 and around 1850, the area retains much of its original neo-classical and Georgian period architecture. It forms part of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage sight along with Old Town.
195 preporuka/e lokalaca
Edinburgh Old Town
If you love architecture and old buildings...
Grand and elegant terraces built between 1767 and around 1850, the area retains much of its original neo-classical and Georgian period architecture. It forms part of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage sight along with Old Town.
With its many speciality and independent shops, cafes and pubs, as well as a popular Sunday food market just across from the Bridge over the Water of Leith, Stockbridge has a village feel. . The picturesque Dean villages neighbours this area too.
350 preporuka/e lokalaca
Stockbridge
With its many speciality and independent shops, cafes and pubs, as well as a popular Sunday food market just across from the Bridge over the Water of Leith, Stockbridge has a village feel. . The picturesque Dean villages neighbours this area too.
Section 7 - Vegan, organic and vegetarian food options
Holy Cow
34 Elder StGood vegan and organic cafe.
Real Foods
37 Broughton StOrganic and vegan food shop.