The best restaurants in East Lothian Edinburgh and Lothian

You’re going to walk in here and get hit with great banter, a lost art nowadays but picking up our takeaway this evening we were treated to great chat as well as a lovely meal. Would highly recommend

Walking in early on Sunday we were greeted by Ellie. Even though they weren't open we got a coffee and tea to sit outside with. After such a warm welcome and speaking to the owner we stayed for lunch. We both had the delicious Sunday roast. We would both recommend a visit to this lovely Bistro. Not far from Edinburgh but felt a million miles away enjoying our meal.in the sun. Thank you xx

Great food and excellent service. Always fresh and tasty

Bought lemon chicken and boiled rice but had to throw it away when I got home. The rice was hard and tasted ‘old’ like it was cooked yesterday. Half the chicken was ok but the rest had a strange taste and I didn’t want to risk food poisoning. There was also very little sauce. What a shame as I have visited this takeaway quite a few times over the years but I’m wondering if it’s changed hands? I phoned to let them know about the food and got no joy. Sadly I’ll not be driving the 20 mins to return and waste money on unpalatable food.

We visited this coffee shop last Sunday afternoon for lunch. Staff were rude and disinterested. The young lady who served us had no customer service skills whatsoever, she was stoney faced and grunted when we attempted to engage in conversation about the menu. The food was mediocre at best and the cafe severely lacked any ambience. There were signs taped to the tables stating, ‘no laptops’. Not really too sure what the rationale is for this, but found it a bit weird. Unfortunately we can’t recommend Zanzibar coffee shop & we won’t be returning.

Exceptional chip shop in the centre of Gullane that also offers pizzas and kebabs. We had fish and chips on our first night, they were to die for. All freshly cooked to order and very well priced. We also had pizza and calzone on another visit Again all freshly made and served by very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Just had a Grilled Mixed Kebab and my partner had Marmaris Special Pizza ..and have to say it was the BEST EVER..& BEST VALUE FOR MONEY....sooo tasty, and plenty of it.. 5 Star rated 😀👏👏... 24/03/2025

Live local and have tried other Chinese in the area but this is our go to one, the food is so good and tasty, quick service for collecting and even deliveries. Couldn’t say a bad thing. Definitely try if you haven’t already

I work in Musselburgh so I often go to costa for coffee. Went today after work the guy who served me was vile. So rude and could tell me ordering a coffee was a problem for him. Always found female staff lovely. He has put me off going back.

Visited last week for early breakfast with friends. Friendly service, terrific coffee and delicious poached eggs with avocado on toast. I haven’t bothered to write a review for anywhere before, but felt this was outstanding and wish more places could deliver the same experience !

We love this hotel for the wonderful location & the bedrooms – we stay a few times a year and always book a beautiful deluxe sea view room. This review is for the Lawn restaurant which has recently changed to a new menu - the website invited us to “Savour the finest Italian cuisine with a menu that marries the flavours of Italy with quality Scottish produce” - we love Italian cuisine so were really looking forward to this! Sadly it was a big disappointment – very far from the ‘finest cuisine’ they promised! The focaccia bread brought to us was burnt to a crisp and emitting a scorched smell, it was swiftly replaced but not much improved! The starters of arancini and mussels were just ok, the main course of pizza was totally inedible – it was burnt on the edges, sloppy and greasy in the middle. The restaurant manager came to apologise and kindly offered anything else from the menu but by this time we were so discouraged and fed up we thought it safest to leave it there. Really hope this restaurant is much improved in time for our next visit! Perhaps a change in the menu….if perhaps Italian cuisine is not the kitchen or chef’s forte?

Rubbish, lied on the phone, delivered not what I asked for, phoned them back and girl who answered very rude, eat elsewhere

The brie and cranberry toastie was delicious.

Open, you order on the spot. Maybe a little confused.

Great food, friendly staff and good prices.