The best restaurants in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh and Lothian

We visited Nando’s during our trip to Edinburgh, and it was my parents’ first time experiencing it—they absolutely loved it! In fact, they enjoyed it so much that they wanted to come back for dinner a second time. A big shoutout to our server, Ethan, who was fantastic on both visits. My parents were genuinely impressed by his kindness and attentiveness. Thank you, Ethan, and the entire team at Nando’s, for making our experience truly special!

I came in here with low expectations. The non-existent or lack of training from the waiters is embarrassing. As someone who has worked in this industry, you need to deliver basic customer service.

Very good food and great service! Will be back.

Visiting from out of country, been to a few nandos, and this one had the most friendly and outgoing staff. Great food, great atmosphere, amazing service

We got moved twice from our table - the second time “physically” by the thugs who massacred as “security”. Won’t ever be back!

Great selection of drinks and the guys behind the bar were really nice, suggesting stuff. Too bad I arrived late and couldn’t have food.

Tasty beer, friendly staff, and absolutely stunning live music 🎶

The night I went, none of the waiters spoke Spanish (not a big deal, either). I ordered some "Colombian" empanadas. Besides, they were poorly fried, had no potatoes or stew, were just meat, and didn't taste good. Besides, they were very expensive for what they are. The music was great.

I hope the staff have woken from their slumber by the time tourist season hits the Royal Mile. It wasn't even that busy with customers. Maybe 5 covers. We were acknowledged quickly with menus. 👍 We pointed out to them that something had been spilt on one if the chairs at our table. Nothing was done about it or even acknowledged. 👎 Then part of our order had been forgotten about. I had to chase this up. 👎Then the table next to us sat the entire time we had eaten, and drank... and used the restrooms before leaving and they still hadn't even had a menu put in front of them. 🤦‍♂️They also had to chase them up. The food itself was nice.👍 (Albeit you're paying tourist royal Mile Edinburgh prices). So a bit of a shame really. Could definitely do better.

For a 4 star I expected better. The staff were very welcoming but the rented apartment was cold, literally and figuratively and very poorly insulated. The heaters were not working. Sewage smells in the bathroom. The terrace at the back is used for storing rubbish of all kinds. Positive points: close to the center, very spacious and top bedding!

We bought pork fried rice and chicken chow mein. Both were very dry and were not enjoyable.

A great spot to sit and people watch while having a point of ale 🍺. The staff are always friendly and helpful a pub with real Scottish atmosphere, love it

Este lugar está en una gran ubicación, pero la comida es mediocre. No hay vino en la carta de bebidas. Cuando le pedí un menú de vinos, la camarera dijo que estaba en su cabeza. Queríamos una botella de blanco y ella nos dio a elegir entre dos. Elegimos el Savignon Blanc. Era un vino bien pero nada que delatar. Me sorprendió y horroricé cuando recibí la factura. Nos cobraron 50 libras por el vino! Cuando le dije a la camarera lo impactada que estaba, me dijo: "Sí, es caro. " En ningún momento al pedir una botella de vino, nos dijo el precio. Creo que es una estratagema deliberada en este restaurante, no poner los precios del vino en su menú de bebidas. Creo que es un comportamiento vergonzoso y desdichado. ¿Qué demonios piensan los turistas de Edimburgo? Cuidado comprador. Pregunte el precio del vino por adelantado. Para añadir insulto a la lesión, agregaron un cargo por servicio. Debido a que estaba tan impactado por el precio del vino, no lo vi al pagar. Debí exigir que se retirara. No volveré y dejaré que tanta gente como pueda sepa sobre este lugar de estafa.

Showed up @ 1245 for Sunday roast & they were shut (sign says they open at 12). Went some where else instead

Amazing Turkish food in Edinburgh. Best place for take out!!!