PIGGS in Edinburgh, City of

We came across this place the first time by chance while looking for a place to have lunch and it was so amazing that we decided to come back for our last dinner in Edinburgh. Excellent food, a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with very kind and professional staff. Special mention to Justyna who was our waitress both times and she was fantastic! Absolutely worth a try!

Amazing Spanish food. The authentic one!

Such an amazing and friendly place to eat. Delicious food. The chef worked so hard to get our meals out. Our waitress was so very helpful and friendly. Just an amazing experience. Have booked again for when we’re through for the Tattoo in August - return customers are obviously very happy. Thank you.

Loved the variety of tapas which were all delicious - same for the wine. Service was wonderful. Hoping to get back soon! 🙂

Fabulous restaurant! Tapas style - we did 2 dishes each for lunch and it was plenty of food. Had the soup, meatballs and one of their daily bruschetta specials. Highly recommend! Get reservations if you want to do dinner, thankfully we were able to do walk in at lunch.

Loved it. A small place which is buzzing with customers and young staff who are quick and helpful. The menu covers many of the usual tapas items, but here in Piggs they are presented well, and taste delicious. The orange marmalade on the goat's cheese was wonderful, and patatas bravas had a real kick. We started with a nicely chilled manzanilla and moved on to an excellent rioja. Booking is essential as it's always packed. Worth the effort.

Good selection of authentic tapas wines with knowledgeable friendly staff.

Inga & Nora provided exceptional service, amazing time and will be back for sure.

PIGGS is a must for anyone visiting Edinburgh. Delicious food and friendly service. Great spot for friends and family.

I’ve been to Piggs 5/6 times now, and every single time the service and food have been amazing. Inga and Nora couldn’t do enough for you, recommending the best food and keeping drinks topped up. Couldn’t recommend Piggs anymore.

Amazing food and wines but even better service from Nora & Inga, they definitely made our day!

2nd time there, will be back for a third. Just beautiful

Perfect food :-) Best place in town to eat, but make a reservation :-) we Will be back for a nice dinner:-) thanks for a great meal:-)

Miguel was lovely, service was fantastic, food was amazing, got a free shot for our friends birthday and overall good experience

Amazing place, great food, had a platter to share and a couple of tapas. Food was amazing, service outstanding and a really nice place to sit and chill, felt like I was in Grenada. Would definitely go back, not cheap for wine but it was all very good, definitely one of the best tapas places I've been to in the UK and I've done quite a few...

Loved the beer at piggs, it’s a nice place to chill in the summer time, didi not find much options for food for a vegetarian except for chips and they were not too good either

We had the meat and cheese charcuterie, more than enough for 4 hungry adults with bottle of wine. Made us feel that we were back in Spain

We were served by a very charismatic blonde server who ensured that all our needs were met. We had the churros which were simply fuego 🔥Would definitely come again

Right next to our hotel is Piggs, a Spanish restaurant. A wonderful discovery. The tapas are really good. We were so lucky because the waitress spoke French very well, was very friendly and kind. There were plenty of high tables, well-arranged.

Fabulous food great service x 👌

Very good experience, true Spanish tapas with great value for money. Generous and very tasty food.

Cannot recommend Piggs enough. Staff were fantastic. Food was really good, normally tapas don’t translate well here but the taste was exactly like you would have in Spain. Quality was fantastic, really nice restaurant and great overall vibe for a meal. Well done team!

We were flying out early the next day and wanted some food while we packed. The staff happily took our order for takeout. The filete, pollo and patatas bravas were excellent. This is really top notch food!

I had a great meal here with a good glass of wine. The pulpo from Galicia was tender and had a nice char. The tortilla Española was done in the slightly runny style, like I prefer - soft in the middle, not overcooked. The jamón ibérico was top quality, served with firm, salty olives that paired well. Everything was simple but well executed. I’d come back.

Muy buen menú y rápido para llegar - tubería caliente. Nuestro servidor Sophia era muy atento y amable sin estar por encima - portando. Una comida muy rápida fantástica.

Good restaurant to grab a quick lunch. Healthy options available. Fair prices.

Great place with a spanish Vibe, tapas were excellent, beer was good and we got tasting of creme brule liquor. The service was excellent, a lot of smiling faces. Place does not have a lot of place for bigger groups, so recommend to book ahead.

I went to Piggs the other day and was taken care of the whole time by our amazing server Sophie, I felt comfortable and had a great time with my friend, we both agreed the food was wonderful and the service was 10 out of 10, thank you Piggs we will be back.

Visited this wine bar recently and was quite disappointed. Despite Google indicating the wine bar was "not busy" and seeing empty seating outside, we were told the bar was fully booked. This was frustrating and misleading. If this is primarily a reservation-based establishment, it would be extremely helpful for potential customers if this was clearly stated on their Google profile. It would save people the trip and the disappointment of being turned away when it appears there's ample space.

New favorite restaurant in Edinburgh. Loved everything we tried. Got two of the specials and a few things off the tapas menu in addition to drinks. The quality and taste was incredible!

The staff pays little attention to you and keeps an eye out for the next customers. That was not communicated when we came in. Doesn't feel welcome

Very enjoyable - lovely food and exceptional customer service

Slightly disappointed to be be writing a less than glowing review given my experience of eating at PIGGS sister restaurant Cata a couple of times recently and enjoying it. My main gripe at PIGGS is the price for what you get. Three very small croquetas for £8 for example. But the quality of some dishes was also poor. The lagrima special was very disappointing (and small) as was the filete priced at a hefty £11.95 for a very small piece of steak. Until the portion sizes more correctly match the price and the quality of the meat dishes improves I won't be going back. Tapas3 just up the road in the Southside offers nicer tapas at a better price.

Lovely little Tapas bar, busy so I would advise to book ahead. Tasty meat platters and an amazing mascarpone cheese cake. We had to order a second one!

I'd been wanting to come here for ages and finally managed a trip to Edinburgh when they had a table available. The service was great from start to finish and the restaurant was cosy on a pretty bleak day. The food was lovely and came pretty quickly from when we made our order. I've lived in Spain so have had plenty of authentic tapas in my time, and I was impressed with the selection and the flavours. The reason for knocking off a star though is the price of the drinks. It's not often you find Ribera del Duero in a Scottish restaurant but to charge £14.75 for a 250ml glass just seems excessive to say the least. Spanish wine is not expensive and I understand there is many hidden costs since we left the EU but surely you can import something that can be more affordable for your customers? Normally I would have two or three glasses with my meal but in this instance I decided against it. We opted to share a bottle of the Rose Cava instead, which again, I felt was overpriced at £38.50 a bottle. I felt the food was good value, however I doubt I'll return based on the prices of the drinks.

To say that we loved PIGGS Is a massive understatement! Went there on our first night in Edinburgh and the atmosphere was incredible and we got the half mixed platter to split and each had a big glass of wine and it was one of the most enjoyable eating experiences I've had in a long time! Loved it so much that we went back the next night and had the exact same thing. Almost certainly would have went there our last two nights in Edinburgh if our Airbnb didn't have an issue and move us out of the Royal Mile area. Highly recommend this restaurant!

We came for my birthday. The special menu board on the left was out of date which was a little bit confusing. Our server Miguel gave us another board with special sobrasada and croquettes. Which we ordered. We sat by the bar so we got the chance to speak to Miguel and Inga who were super friendly and made our time super enjoyable and friendly. They were busy but always checked on us which was very nice. Next time we will ask for the bar table. Great food , nice wine and lovely atmosphere. Well done.

We were eating there and the treatment and service from Nora and Miguel was excellent. Highly recommended to go there for tapas, lunch or dinner.

We have eaten very well because we haven't done it for days!! Nora and Miguel's treatment was super good!! Highly recommended

Piggs Our recent visit to Piggs was, unfortunately underwhelming. Despite having a two-hour reservation, we felt rushed and found both the service and food lacking in key areas. From the start, service was slow—taking 15 minutes to have our order taken and another 10 minutes for drinks to arrive. The tapas-style dishes were served as they were ready, which is expected, but disappointingly, none of them arrived at a truly hot temperature. Additionally, the flavors were underwhelming—over-seasoned in some cases, but without any standout elements that made the meal particularly memorable. The biggest issue, however, was the feeling of being hurried out. At the 1.5-hour mark, we were told we needed to start leaving, and our coats were even brought to us despite technically having 15 minutes left on our booking. This made for an abrupt and uncomfortable end to the meal, reinforcing the sense that the restaurant prioritized turnover over customer experience. Overall, Piggs didn’t impress in terms of food, service, or ambiance. While we understand the need for time management with reservations, the rushed experience and lacklustre dishes make it difficult to recommend. A more thoughtful approach to both pacing and hospitality would go a long way in improving the dining experience.

Booked a table for some lunch with friends. The service was excellent and quick and the food/wine options were good. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

What a fantastic find this beautiful little restaurant the saff were amazing very informative about the food and what part of Spain 🇪🇸 it was popular in the quality of the food was second to none 😋 wine 🍷 list excellent atmosphere warm and welcoming its a must try

We had such a great experience at Piggs! The tapas was absolutely amazing and the place had a lovely vibe. The staff were all incredibly helpful and friendly, especially Nora, who was so attentive and made excellent recommendations - she really made our visit so special. Would definitely recommend this place!

Food is nice ! Dessert is nice ! Laura is nice ! View is nice ! Laura is nice ❤️ Thanks Laura ❤️ Take care Laura ❤️ Looking forward to be back again ! Bye Laura ❤️

Walked past on the royal mile and saw it was a small restaurant but busy. Checked out the menu and booked straight away. Cannot recommend this restaurant more (hidden gem)- the food was outstanding and the service was excellent. We loved the flat iron steak, patatas bravas, Spanish tortilla, chicken thighs and meatballs. The krakajillo cocktail was a perfect aperitif and our waitress Tanya was friendly and make excellent recommendations.

Staff was amazing and well trained, food and wine delicious 😍😍

Best Restaurant we've been in Edinburgh, great ingredients and decent price, well worth it

Lovely meal (specials Sobrasada, Serranito and Buttifarra; and pan con tomato), lovely wine (Tempranillo), and lovely service from María Belén

Spanish tapas in Scotland!? Yes!!! After three days of walking and tons of food and whiskey, we stopped in. Don’t come to Edinburgh if you won’t take time for Piggs. Absolutely amazing.

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Piggs! From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere made us feel right at home. The service was impeccable—friendly, attentive, and professional without being overbearing. Now, onto the food—simply outstanding! Every dish was bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and made with high-quality ingredients. The attention to detail in both taste and presentation was impressive. Whether you're a fan of Tapa classics or something a bit more refined, there's something for everyone on the menu. Overall, Piggs exceeded my expectations in every way. If you're looking for delicious food, excellent service, and a great dining experience, this is the place to be. Highly recommend!

Absolutely fabulous lunch had here. Wine was really nice

Nice ambience, slightly disappointing tapas - Steak was dry. Very nice Spanish coffee liqueur.

The food is amazing (especially the fabada), lots of choice, had the el goru wine which was lovely. Great staff, Tania was very welcoming and attentive ! :)

It was expensive but great food. Gluten-free options.

Food was tasty, no complaints however if you’re really looking for authentic Spanish tapas this isn’t the place. Portions are small depending on which ones you choose, but ordering 6 plates is enough to share between 2. Disappointed with the croquettes, they were very creamy with an almost slimey consistency. The restaurants advertises a good vibe however we were left disappointed as no vibe at all on our visit, modern music and really bright inside. Service was good and the waitresses were polite and friendly.

Lovely food in a great little restaurant with a nice, friendly atmosphere, if you like spanish food you'll love it here ❤️

id especially recommend the manchego cheesecake and the fabada, everything was delicious!!

Cool little tapas place. Felt very authentic. Good food.

We are at PIGGS on our recent trip.to Edinburgh. What a gem of a place. Absolutely fantastic from the moment we entered. The staff were very attentive giving us lots of information about the food and drinks on offer. The food was amazing and plenty to choose from. We didn't try any of the wine but they have lots to offer. The atmosphere was very relaxed with lovely Spanish music playing. Great value for money. We will definitely be returning on our next visit to Edinburgh.

Absolutely incredible food and staff highly recommended by myself and Spaniards around the world. (Clau)

Tapas dishes were delicious. Had an early evening table booking straight after work on a Friday - perfect start to the weekend! ♥️

Simply delicious and service was great! Gracias!

Excellent food, perfect evening!

Create, sexy and delicious- a rare find

Great service, lovely authentic food and really nice vibe. I liked how everything came out when it was ready rather than all together. Thank you 💗💗

As a Spanish person, I must say that this is not a real Spanish restaurant. It's a total tourist trap unfortunately. The tortilla is maybe the worst tortilla ever, barely any potatoes and eggs raw enough to give you salmonella, the pollo al ajillo was actually boiled chicken soup with no taste of garlic to be seen, the croquetas were awful, not cooked properly and with nary a piece of mushroom found. What surprises me is that the reviews are so positive for the food because it was truly a disappointment. I will say the staff is lovely and very attentive and the ambience was fine.

Fabulous food and excellent service

Such a great find. Very busy, but managed to fit us in at bar. Tapas were top class. And great staff, everything made with love.

Lovely staff and formal establishment provide a comfortable dine. The menu counts with a good variety of traditional foods, from cold charcuterie and cheeses to warm tapas. Highlights of our order were the nicely cooked and generous sized gambas al ajillo (prawns) and chorizo a la sidra (cider chorizo). That being said, the small overcooked chewy expensive octopus was an insult to every person that has ever lived, visited or thought of Spain.

Excellent food and atmosphere, friendly staff and all the tapas food that we ordered were delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant.

We really liked it, well-prepared food and exquisite service, as well as very quick delivery of the dishes. That's why they always keep him in trouble. We will repeat.

Good without being excellent. Went for lunch, shared the platter (very good except bread was extra - not spanish). Gambas tasted odd as if they were added to the garlicky butter sauce after they were cooked. Plenty money for what it was but something different for this side of town. It was very busy and we both found it hard to hear each other or the waiting staff (a testament to how busy it was).

This is my favorite shop. I visited for the first time before this summer. It seemed very busy, but all the staff were so nice to us that we wanted to come back again. The customer service is always courteous and you can enjoy a very pleasant meal.

Was able to get a weekday night booking here on short notice. The tapas were great and came in good sizes. Reasonably priced food and drinks, and the staff were very friendly. Rare to get this combination in the middle of touristy Old Town. My only comment is that the seats are quite packed and the music is too loud given how many people are also trying to talk.

I came here for the first time today for lunch with a friend and had a great experience. Eating out as a coeliac can be anxiety inducing but I’d called ahead and they explained they had lots of gluten free items, including fried items that could be cooked in a dedicated fryer. I had Patatas bravas, steak, padron peppers and a cheesecake- they were all Devine!!! Thank you so much for catering for us, it really makes such a difference when restaurants make these adjustments to make eating out safe and inclusive. Attentive staff and a warm cosey setting. I’ll be back, very soon!!

A very cozy place! All very good. We tried the meatballs, scrambled eggs with ham, and mushroom croquettes, and each dish was incredible. We accompany it with Resalso and Estrella Galicia wine, perfect pairing! In addition, they have off-menu dishes that are surprising. We will return without a doubt. 5 stars.

What a find. We stumbled across this place and what a gem. The staff were extremely accommodating. Tapas were delicious. Will definitely come back

I love tapas. But sadly not all the dishes were great. The chorizo, patatas bravas and the churros were great. But the two speciality dishes felt reheated or overcooked. The staff are excellent and very accomodating. It all felt a bit twee with staff wearing mini kilts. Shame as I really wanted to like it,,!

An absolute find. Tapas is excellent. Best I have ever had. Staff top notch and cool and vibrant atmosphere. Superb!

Fantastic food and service, make sure you book in advance.

We had great food and wine but what made our evening was a young waiter named Fraser who set the tone when we entered and accomadated us in every way . Food and wine are important but staff make a restaurant and this young man has what it takes . Thanks

Amazing tapas served at this small bar/restaurant. The food was delicious and the staff were so friendly. It had a lovely relaxed atmosphere. I would highly recommend eating here.

A lively place, music too loud for me but hey I'm 60. Tried 2 tapas dishes one was fabulous the other one pretty basic. Wine was too warm but the waiter brought a cooler for it, a point for that. Overall a lively place with good food and a decent wine list.

Wow They managed to fit us in on a walk in Food was sensational and wines excellent Would definitely highly recommend. Thank you

Really impressed with this wee place. Food was amazing and good portions. Atmosphere very relaxed. Attentive staff. A very enjoyable dining experience. Will definitely return.

I FELT LIKE A PIG… That’s how I felt after leaving the restaurant after ordering the whole menu! Wow… this has to be my new favourite spot in Edinburgh. If you haven’t been, this is a MUST VISIT. Food was stunning with each dish we had we were eager for the next bite. My partner has been looking for patatas bravas for so long since a trip to Barcelona and this place did not disappoint. Best ones yet! Staff were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable of the menu. Huge credit to the whole team! Oh yeah! I nearly forgot! The cocktails are a must!!

I'm Spanish and honestly I loved it

Feels like Spain!! Just excellent. The staff were so super friendly. The quality of the food was exceptional and the wine was delicious. It’s a lovely environment and the music is fab. I think we got super lucky because it snowed!! Not only was there a last minute booking for 4, we also got an extended stay due to a cancellation. Thank you, can’t recommend highly enough 😊😊

Stopped here in October during our trip in Scotland. The food not only tasted great, but felt great (the perfect break from overloading on traditional Scottish food). They were so lovely to accommodate my gluten free dietary needs. Big shout out to our cook for the night, Arthur. We were very impressed with how quickly the food came out, especially on a packed night and was delicious. Even sent us on our way with a shot to stay toasty. Great experience! Thank you from the Canadian couple! Slàinte Mhath

Absolutely great tapas bar Popped in for lunch today and although it was busy and we hadn’t booked they found us a table and gave us a warm welcome

Made a last minute booking here for a birthday meal and it was delicious! Plently of choice with some food combinations I never would've put together but completely worked! The steak was incredible, particularly the glaze it came with! Service was fantastic and our waiter made sure we made the most out of their great menu selection. Would definitely recommend for a couples romantic meal.

Excellent service, and amazing amazing food. I would come here and spend all my money.

Amazing Spanish restaurant with friendly staff and excellent tapas. We were filled up on just 4 plates! There's a beautiful Albarino wine Sand box along with the specials I would highly recommend. We sat at the bar table which was good fun and added to the atmosphere. I have lived in Spain and have friends in Galicia and felt this was a nice authentic restaurant in Edinburgh. Thanks guys for 2 lovely nights!

Very tight in there, but amazing quality drinks, and the charcuterie boards/tapas were unreal.

Amazing food and service. Really well executed simple food

Me and my husband we love here ❤️🥂

Food is authentic and high quality. Staff are brilliant and the service is great. Atmosphere is happy and bubbly, music and plenty buzz.

It's the best tapas I've had and probably ever will. Every member of staff is incredible and the service is great! A friendly, cosy place to grab some of the best food on the royal mile.

Really lovely place, the atmosphere was great. Food even better. Went at lunch time and although they were quite full they really took time to talk to us and the food came out quick.

Great spot for wine and tapas! The atmosphere is lovely and the staff are wonderful - absolutely loved both times visiting Piggs. Thank you to Helga and team!