Golden Bite in Edinburgh, City of

Had battered sausage and chips. I think the battered sausages had been sat under a heat lamp for days and the chips were soggy and awful. Overpriced as well. I won't return.

Great traditional chip shop with a friendly welcome, proper hand cut chips in different shapes and sizes. Served by a really nice Italian lady

They were lovely and the fish and ships was delicious! Thank you

Rocky is always on the ball & Love his cheeky charm. Gluten Free Fish & Chips was outstanding. Food was great , Fresh & piping hot with makes the difference. See you soon Rocky 🥊

Unfortunately, it was a complete disaster when it came to the food. 2x fish & chips + onion rings. Everything actually looked visually appealing and was freshly prepared. Super nice service, but the food was terrible for my taste. The fries were limp and tasted like old fat, the fish also had no taste and the onion rings were also totally soft and tasted like old fat. The best-before date for the two sachets of remoulade sauce had expired for almost three months. We ate the fish hanging and choking because we don't like throwing away food, but unfortunately the rest went in the trash. The whole thing for around 25 pounds, phew. The best was the Diet Coke and Fanta - a shame.

Delicious food and wonderful people. You can really feel how this chipshop is their passion. Ill come again

genuinely my favourite chippy I've tried so far in Edinburgh. I called ahead as I was coming with a big group and we turned up with 63 people (about double what we had predicted) and they were amazing and managed to accommodate us all. they even gave us some free samples of food to try. the owners are lovely and it's a family business. aside from the absolutely STUNNING service, the food is amazing. freshly battered and fried fish along with piping hot chips and stone fired pizzas makes this chippy sensational and I couldn't ask for a single thing better. they also have extremely fair prices for the portion sizes. if you're ever in Edinburgh please please please come here as you will not regret it.

Absolutely AMAZING experience. We went as a university society with an absolutely massive group of people (we did call ahead to try and warn them of the horde that was about to descend). They handled the shed load of people without even breaking a sweat, and were super lovely as well. I felt really bad about bringing so many people at once, and they did have to stay open an extra hour for us, which I felt awful about, but they were absolutely lovely about it! In terms of food, no notes. Stunning. It ate, literally. One of the best chippies I've ever had, and definitely top in Edinburgh. Even after serving 63 of us the food was still top quality and utterly delicious. Batter crispy, chips the perfect ratio of fluffy:crispy, and well salted as well. All for a very reasonable price too, considering we were on the beach. Overall, an absolutely STUNNING experience with the best food, vibes, and service. A real family business. If you're ever in portobello and in need of a chippy, golden bite is the plaice to go.

I visited last night while parked up in my truck at the truckstop nearby after reading the great reviews on here. I fancied eating fish and chips on the seafront. The couple working were nice people, very friendly. The fish was cooked to order, which was great. The batter was light and crispy. The chips and curry sauce were good too. When I opened the box at the seafront, I saw that I'd been given a free potato fritter too, which was nice. I'll be eating there again next time I'm in Portobello.

Have been going to golden bite for long time.food is always good 👍 👍👍👍👍

Dropping son off at Uni nearby, we were looking for dinner before heading home. The restaurant we usually go was full, so I looked online for the best fish and chips, it was a nice night and we reckoned we could eat outside. I found The Golden bite and went along. The welcome was warm, my order for 4 fish suppers was taken by the gentleman cooking, and he advised the fish was cooked as ordered, freshly, which is such a good thing, I hate fish that’s been lying for a while! The two women in the BBC shop were also lovely, I can’t say enough how warm all 3 were, chatting, laughing and joking, it was lovely. Took our food (a free order of fritters thrown in was very well received and appreciated) to the beach to enjoy, the fish and chips were fantastic, thoroughly enjoyed by us all. I’ll definitely be back! Can’t recommend this chippy highly enough!

One of my favourite places to go. Brilliant food and such lovely and friendly owners. An absolute treat. 🙂

Really really friendly staff. So kind to the kids and welcoming. Genuinely never had such nice service in a fish and chip shop. Lovely.

It's my first time writing a review, and I think it's worth it. The food was very good and the attention from the worker was very good. Thank you!

Wee visit to Portobello beach to enjoy the rare sunshine. Would usually eat some fish n chips from one of the food places on the promenade but decided to look at google reviews for best rated and found Golden Bite. Just a short stroll from the promenade to the main street and luckily the Golden Bite wasn’t long open for business. We only wanted to share a fish supper as a late lunch so that’s what I asked for. We were treated to some crispy fresh chips while waiting for the fish being cooked to order. Owner was welcoming and chatty and you just knew he was at the top of his game and I wasn’t disappointed when we were served lovely fresh crispy battered fish with golden chips. We’ll be wandering up from the promenade next visit to Portobello. Easy recommendation.

Really nice warm and welcoming people here serving piping hot fresh haddock and chips! Yummy. We took ours to the beach even though it was a blustery, grey and dreary day. Would come again when in the area.

Very nice people behind the counter. Nothing like fresh fish and chips. It was great. Short walk to the seafront and nosh it there if you like.

Me and my girlfriend went to Portobello to enjoy a walk along the coast and we had the possibility to eat the best fish&chips in Edinburgh!! Wonderful, friendly, nice family who prepares good, tasty, fresh food on the spot, in front of us. The best choice to taste the better fish&chips here!

Maybe not the best fries with the fish, but these people are so nice! You also get a good feeling with your Fish and Chips, and that alone is worth five stars. Take the fish with you in your cardboard container and sit on the beach to eat it. Edit: We've been back after two years and it's still great! Hopefully this couple will continue with their wonderful business for many years to come.

Great place with traditional hand-cut chips. The food is great and the owners are very friendly. Well worth the visit 👍

When I first walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcome, and when ordering a fish supper, the waiting time was no more than 5 minutes. In the meantime, I was asking about the area since I am new to Portobello. They were accommodating, and knowing a family ran it made it ten times better to try the food. When it came to tasting it, the fish batter was soft but crispy and not hard to chew on, and the chips were just perfect for me. I enjoyed it and can’t wait to try one of their pizzas next.❤️

Fish fried fresh and the staff were so friendly !

The staff there are absolute stars 🌟 we have come up for our holiday and saw the great reviews on here so decided to give them a go. The staff were so so lovely and let us try their brown chippy sauce - stunning! Not only did they provide first class service but the food was incredible. Hands down best chippy. Thank you guys so much x

It’s a good place near the portobello beach to have some food. I had Haggis, chips and pizza. They made the pizza in front of me, and all food was delicious. And it’s pocket friendly as well.

Great place with sound lads cooking the food. There food is great old chipper food so if ye want that come here! will come again when I'm back in portobello.

Such a lovely server. Was very helpful

Went in after being at the beach. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Very old school chippy and serves food in paper which is what I like, none of this cardboard box rubbish. Used to go to perth all the time once a week for a chippy but me and the wifey will be going here regularly now instead. 5 star highly recommend.

Absolutely delicious. My wife and I stopped in after visiting the beach and were very pleasantly to find very friendly staff, delicious food, and great prices. Highly recommend the fish and chips and make sure you try the brown sauce.

This is one of the best, if not the best fish and chip shop i’ve ever been to. Not only was the fish very fresh and delicious, it was also massive with a good portion of chips as well. Whilst waiting i was offered complementary potato fritters as well which were amazing, whilst the fish was cooking the man was casually chatting with us a bit about it and we only had to wait 5 minutes at most. This is a great chippy and i highly recommend that everyone comes here for a supper at least once.

Amazing service lovely staff and was even given free fritters. would recommend to anyone! Incredibly generous portion sizes and reasonable prices

Brilliant chippy, great service and food.

Really lovely fish and chips, and great location close to the sea. Would definitely recommend. 😊

Nice family run chippy. Great Calzone

The best fish & chips in all UK😍😍

Really good food at good prices. The standout part tho was the service, 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

Staff lovely, fab service and amazing food, this was a first popping in here but will definitely be back!

Always served with fresh orders, especially fish, which is cooked to order.

Great, welcoming service from both staff. Fish deep fried to order, which is a plus! Chippy sauce was stunning. Some of the best fish and chips I've had!

We left Edinburgh's city center to visit the beach and found this place to grab two fish and chips and eat them at the beach. There were absolutely wonderful, very tasty and fresh. Golden Bite is a great place and the people there are wonderful. If you want something to eat at the beach stop there before to grab something, the experience is fantastic. We recommend!

Brilliant food, really friendly staff, great quality. Would 100% recommend if you're looking for a takeout in Portobello 🌟

Very friendly service and excellent fish and chips

The couple that runs this place are amazing always lovely when I go in couldn’t recommend it more

Ordered here multiple times and are never disappointed. Owners are lovely, the prices are very reasonable, and the food is fresh and delicious. Would definitely recommend if you’re in the area!

At Golden Bite you will find not only great fish and chips but also friendly and helpful staff. I highly recommend going to them they are fantastic.

Came in for a few portions of fish supper this evening, which were cooked fresh in front of us and were really delicious. Crispy batter, tasty fish and big portions. Staff are always so friendly and welcoming.

Great place, the fish was delicious highly recommended

Best chippy! They cook the fish fresh on the spot. The family running it are also very friendly and caring!

Super nice couple and best fish and chips outside of Australia

Epic portions of tasty food from genuinely lovely people! The owners were so friendly and personable. We had a lovely chat while they cooked up fresh food. Would highly recommend this place.

Mini calzone and chips was great

This place is good for a quick snacks or anything you want to eat in your choice. Friendly staff serve well to the customers, give good advice and tasty foods. Affordable prices. Excellent service and lovely people jolly good 👍🏾

Lovely old fashioned place run by an older Italian couple. The fish is cooked fresh to order and was delicious.

This is the best fish and chip shop in Edinburgh. The fish is always, always ,always cooked fresh. The owners are amazing, super friendly. The service is superb. Phone up, order and it will be waiting for you.

The is the first place my friends hit when in Edinburgh. The food is super fresh and not full of oil. I drive across Edinburgh to get here because its fantastic The owners and their daughter are awesome My fish and chips tonight were delicious 😋

Delicious food, the best fish and chips I've ever had in the UK

Come here few times a month. Lovely folks, food is superb, price reasonable. Portobello’s only ‘proper’ chippie.

Staff were legendary, absolute top notch geezas

My first chippy shop in life, overall a great experience. Food was quite good, fish freshly fried and rather on the bigger side, but vinegar is a must! Chips with curry sauce were my mistake, sauce itself was really great, but it ruined the crispiness of traditional large cut chips. Haggis fritter was bloody delicious, a bit spicier than I expected but that's just the better! Atmosphere was absolutely fantastic, lady behind the counter really friendly. Overall great experience and alright prices. Would recommend

Great wee chippy with excellent freshly made fish and chips. A proper old school chippy!

Maybe the best fish and chips I've tasted in Britain. Owned and run by a lovely Italian couple. Close enough to eat on the beach.

Best Fish Supper and the Pizza is excellent

Catching some fish and chips after a busy day out (on holiday) and I really wanted to love this place after seeing all the positive reviews, The couple (m running the shop (I presume husband and wife?) were genuinely so nice and friendly, and excellent communication about our order. And as others have said, fish is cooked to order and the haddock was really good. Batter was light, crispy and well seasoned and fish very fresh. Sadly, however, the chips really let the order down. If I could split my review I’d say 5* for the fish and 1* for the chips, hence an average of 3*. Hope I just caught them on an off day, and they continue to be great for everyone else.

Fish&chips ottimo, da una coppia italiana simpatica e molto cordiale che vive in Scozia da oltre 40 anni. Molto digeribile, consigliatissimo!

Quel accueil ! Personne extrêmement sympathique et nourriture excellente ! Foncez les yeux fermés et allez découvrir leurs fish& Chips !!

Delicious! Made the fish fresh in-front of me, great portion size.

Miglior fish and chips, proprietario cordiale ci ha offerto huggies e patate buonissime mentre aspettavamo. Una persona fantastica lo consiglio tantissimo..

Very nice service and huge portion! Great and fresh fish. Nice girl advice me to take curry sauce separately - good, because I could eat only half portion and the rest I eat later. Only take away, but really close to sea, so you can eat on the beach. I highly recommend!

Very enjoyable fish supper to take to eat down by the sea. There were six of us with a complicated order delivered with good humour. Worth the wait

Excellent fish and chips. Phoned a large order in with no problems at all. Good sized portions with great batter. Lovely staff.

Super friendly service. Fish cooked fresh can’t beat it 👌

C'est un tout petit restaurant à emporter, la nourriture est très bonne. Le personnel est très gentil. Durant notre séjour à Édimbourg nous y avons été 2 fois, toujours un agréable moment avec le responsable. On a fini notre repas sur la plage.

During our stay in Edinburgh, we went twice to this nice takeaway restaurant. On the first evening we ordered fish ' chips and ate it on the beach. On the last day, we ended up here because we made reservations at the Espy but due to kitchen failure, we couldn't eat food there. The owner is really nice and talked to us and our little boy, even gave him some candy. Ordered funghi pizza and my husband a cheeseburger with fries. We both enjoyed our food!! Would highly recommend this place, very nice staff and good food for a good price.

The nicest couple that own the shop, great to chat with and the fish and chips were just as great 👍🏽 delicious, thank you. Recommend visiting. Came all the way from New Zealand for this 🇳🇿

This chip shop used to be at piershill Lovely food and good value for money and the Italian couple are so friendly and helpful Really lovely food 😋

Amazing fish&chips!! The couple that runs it is super sweet and the food was delicious. It was pretty big portion and the price was for more than fair

Best chippy in the Portobello area by a mile.

They make the fish fresh and really friendly

Delicious chippy, owner was really nice and welcoming! Slightly on the expensive side but definitely worth the money for the forest fish and delicious meals!

The absolute sweetest couple runs this place and my questions were answered happily and thoroughly when I had them. Was looking for some good pepperoni pizza and I found it here. My partner and I left smiling and loving Portabello even more.

Always an amazing fish supper and the loveliest people anyone could hope to be served by, best fish and chip shop in Portobello...hands down!

Friendly, quick and reasonable. Huge portion. I probably could have shared easily!

This place is the best restaurant in the entire world the people are so nice and they always make you feel like family I come hear every month to check how there doing I have never felt so welcomed in my life before .the qualities of all the food are amazing and are freshly baked and normally in other restaurants they keep you waiting not in this one they keep on talking which is great I definitely recommend this place

Visiting Edinburgh, heard this place was very good and it delivered. Lovely fresh fish cooked in front of us with some great conversation from the owners. Enjoyed on the beachfront which was very close. Highly recommend.

Friendly service. Outstanding fried fish! Had some fried haggis too that was very flavorful. Would go again for sure!

Great food, service an chili sauce😋

Great little chippy near the beach. Well priced with polite staff and good fish! Just a shame the weather wasn't a little better...

I am very thankful that I have had the luck to find that place as I couldn't eat fish since I moved to the UK🤞 the fish is fresh and of very good quality, and the people are amazing( see Mediterranean😊)

Had a few days away in Edinburgh so decided to go to Portobello Beach. While there we decided to have a takeaway Fish and Chips to eat on the front and found this remarkable place. The Haddock and chips were the best I have had in a long time and the couple who own the establishment were lovely, genuine people. Could not fault the Golden Bite at all and will certainly be back when next in Edinburgh.

favourite chippy ever! lovely food and lovely staff, been going for a decade and they never fail to give me the best dinner

Every trip to the Golden Bite will include a warm welcome, a friendly smile and great chat. The couple that run the shop are just genuine, warm, friendly people that take pride in what they do. The food is great too! Whether you're looking for proper chippy chips or a good homemade pizza this is the place to go!

Love grabbing fish and chips from here. Not just because they taste great, but because the owners are the friendliest people I've met in a long time!

Nice family run fish and chip shop alway talking to you and joking as soon as you go in

Love going there to get my dinner to take to work for night shift. There always welcome me ask me if I want anything fresh and they are so kind hearted. Couldn't me any nicer family

Found this little chippy after a stroll on Portobello beach, fancied some proper chips… we weren’t disappointed, also they are such lovely people with a good sense of humour- thank you 😊

Wonderful friendly staff, a community hub dedicated to supporting the community, the fish and chips are great too! Freshly cooked!

Lovely people and lovely fish and chips.

Would definitely recommend going to the Golden Bite, only 10 mins from Portobello beach. It has great customer service and some real good food.

Great food, and an awesome host/chef. Really loved the place, especially great pizza.

Come in, have a nice chat with the owners and enjoy your very delicious Fish & Chips at the beach (5 minute walk, max). We ate it with vinegar and brown sauce. It was so good! Loved it. Hopefully again soon :)

What nice people! We came to Portobello to try some fish and chips not knowing it would be such a blast. The owner and his wife were great and super friendly. And the food was just amazing. Golden Bite is a hidden gem on the high street. Do try it out.