The best restaurants in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh and Lothian

The fries were crispy and delicious.

The staff were lovely, the coffee was piping hot, and the cinnamon roll was one of the best I’ve had. The coconut and raspberry slice was also gorgeous. Shall definitely be back!

Great food and coffee, as always. Very busy but service was amazing - a welcome change from the terrible service over the last few months.

Was shopping in the mall with my dog. Allowed into every shop and cafe. Come here, the cashier with most disgusted face and the squint tells me we are not allowed in. First - if you are communicating worth a customer do something with your face to look adequate. This person is not fit to work with customers. Second - we live in the world where dogs are part of family and allowed everywhere, into cafes and restaurants. It is default now. If you are from another world or stuck in the past - put a sign up that you don’t allow dogs. Edit: according to st James Square official website Five Guys are pet friendly.

First thing I love is ambiance and Atmosphere. They have lots of food options for breakfast lunch and dinner 🍴 🍽. Quite of food is great 👍. Love and friendly staff. Perfect place for parties 🥳 and celebration 🍾. It is suitable for 15 to 20 people of gathering. Perfect time is weekend because weekend it's so busy.

Great tea and pastrie. Cozy area to read, write, or hang out with friends. Only downside was that there wasn't any wifi.

Foods were really amazing.Samosa Chat was the best 😉.Biryani could be more colourful and more masala 😊 But i love everything.Will come back again🙏🏻

Very good place to eat good steak to share. It's was very good and the service by Nikole was very good. Will come back.

Always a pleasure to return to this restaurant, very good pizza and family atmosphere. I have to thank Lorenzo for suggesting the really excellent pesto and buffalo focaccia. I will definitely be back soon. Super recommended

La comida era increíble y el café era tan bueno que tuvimos tazas. El servicio fue muy bueno. Sin duda volveremos la próxima vez que estemos en Edimburgo

Debería haber una gran vista de las colinas, pero en su mayoría está bloqueado por una valla alta. Debería ser un lugar relajante para charlar, pero el interior industrial es un ruido rotundo, como una sala de salida de RyanAir. El café y el pastel decentes no lo compensan, tristemente.

Was in earlier today, immediate impression was a bad one. For a start the (only) staff member there was indifferent and unfriendly. As a result I felt very uncomfortable and it was apparent this individual just didn't want to be there, or just didn't appreciate their customers. The place itself is a bit shabby and badly needs a makeover. Given that there's plenty of other cafes nearby, I would recommend people go elsewhere.

Great wee pub with a great atmosphere.

Hanmi was replaced by a very mediocre Chinese restaurant fyi

Monboddo is a good go-to restaurant while staying at the Doubtree Hilton in Edinburgh. Although I would not have chosen to dine there as many times if I weren't a hotel guest. Location and availability were a great convenience while traveling. The breakfast buffet is extensive, offering the main staples of a hearty Scottish breakfast. I highly encourage patrons to order off the special menu for fresh eggs made to order. The extra few minutes are worth the wait. Dinner there on my first night was good, but nothing extraordinary. The service was pleasant and welcoming. The atmosphere and decor are higher end. In minor detail, there is no place to keep your handbag if you are seated in the central dining area other than your lap or the floor. The round back chairs are not accommodating, so ask for a side booth. The side bar area close by is a very nice area to stay if you are waiting for a table. Overall, it was a fine place to dine during my stay in Scotland.