The best restaurants in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh and Lothian

Simply stunning. The Calabrese pizza is something else.

Proper pub, spotlessly clean, friendly welcome from the landlord Kevin, interested and engaged with his customers, the McEwans 80 shilling is outstanding and the mince pies are great, if you're a visitor to Edinburgh or a local there's no place better to go than the diggers ( Athletic Arms)

Educated Flea now Bistro Coco - same horse, different jockey! Educated Flea has been taken over by the former Head Chef and is now known as 'Bistro Coco'. From the same premises with a similar style of cuisine, Bistro Coco continues to serve high quality food and is already building on its renewed 5* review rating via TripAdvisor. The King is Dead; Long Live The King!

The owner/manager guy was trying to he helpful but the American woman serving - simply rude and off hand!!! The bacon rolls used to be amazing here - I can't be sure obviously but it feels hat they have stared using cheaper bacon - it's too salty for me now and it was missing the brown sauce I asked for!

Una experiencia fantástica. La pizza fue la mejor que he probado y nada como esa basura “nappy” de Nápoles que se hace tan rápido porque los chefs italianos necesitan hacer más pausas para fumar. La salsa Mutti es la mejor pero no tan buena como el guapo embajador de la marca escocesa Neill y su PA Catherine, que han creado un recuerdo que pone el nacimiento de mis hijos en segundo lugar con el sentimiento de amor que sentí después de mi comida. ¿Cómo lo hacen todavía en 2024 es la octava maravilla del mundo. Si puedes entrar te sorprenderás. ¡Vete!

You might think the menu is too broad, but when you meet the owners it all makes sense. Delicious. Great service.

It’s so delicious. I’m dreaming of going back to China and I’ve finished the soup.😂

Delicious Haggis at a reasonable price.

Best Indian food in town! Visiting this restaurant after 5 years and glad to report that food is absolutely delicious to this day 😁 smashing food, ambience and service. Highly recommend!

If you're looking for authentic Italian food in Edinburgh, this is the place to go! From start to finish, everything about our experience was incredible. The restaurant has its own vineyard, and the wine they served us was hands-down the best we had on our trip—so rich and full of flavor. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every bite felt like we were dining in Italy itself. Fresh ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and that warm, comforting feeling that only true Italian cooking can bring. A special shoutout to Alex, our server, who made the night even better! Super friendly, attentive, and really passionate about the food and wine. Their recommendations were spot on, and the service was top-notch. If you're in Edinburgh and love Italian food, do not miss this place! Can't wait to come back.

The nicest BD in Edinburgh, I think. Service was awesome in the top bar on Sat 8th March

What a cracking little bar. Friendly staff and locals.

Highly recommended! The "Elliot Special" pannino was the best pannino I've ever eaten. The price is reasonable. The restaurant is centrally located, and the service is friendly and fast.

Paid £4.10 for a single latte. No cafe for the locals, clearly caters for tourists which is a shame. Been once and will never go again despite living on the same street.

Just go and listen once. It’s a unique experience and the costs are affordable.