The best restaurants in City Centre Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh and Lothian

Fantastic authentic Japanese food. Superb quality. Thank you

Bizarre experience, maybe misordered (but did ask about which cocktail/the cocktails in question from the bar staff) and 2 of the 3 cocktails ordered were from a pre made bottle which took away the mixology aspect of paying for a cocktail. Cosy atmosphere in good location and fairly friendly staff but we felt in the way when there.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was so informative and interesting. I enjoy whisky anyway and our guide Freya was so friendly and led the guided whisky tasting really well. The whiskies on display were done so very well and many were so quirky. The 5 whiskies we tasted were well chosen as examples of their areas and my husband who isn't a big fan also really enjoyed it!

So much food. Some cuts better than others but overall an amazing experience.

Sindhu served us. She was smiley face from the moment she greeted us and she served us on time and she also made good recommendations for the menu. İt is really what you news if you struggle to choice of thai dishes. Kudos to Sindhu.

Georgie is the cutest waitress !!

Sometimes you enter a place and immediately sense that everything here is in balance. No grand gestures, no loud spectacle - just a silence that comes from the certainty of doing the right thing. Three brothers run the Pakora Bar, but it is actually their mother who speaks here. In the recipes, the spices, the slow, deliberate movements in the kitchen. The food has a familiarity about it, as if it knows exactly where it belongs. The Mixed Pakora - Chef's Choice are crispy, full of flavours, but never overloaded. The Chicken Curryand Lamb Curry taste as if they have been given the time they need. Deep, warm, grounded. The mango lassi tells the same story. Not too sweet, not too heavy. It accompanies instead of imposing. A silent nod, no loud applause. But then, with the first bite, something happens. The flavours unfold, come together, swirl around like a well-rehearsed dance. Spices, spiciness, sweetness - a flash of colour, of heat, of depth. The balance holds, but it doesn't go quiet. It breaks out, draws you in. The city rages outside, but another fire burns inside. One that grows more intense with every fork. And as the evening fades, all that remains is the feeling of having caught one of those rare moments - a meal that not only tastes good, but lingers. This visit was unannounced.

Love this place, the food is delicious the service is always on point and the atmosphere is great, my husband me and my son really enjoy our Sundays brunch here.

Popped in for a casual pint and found a really relaxing pub with knowledgeable staff and an interesting line up of craft beers, both on tap and in cans. Didn't try the food but I couldn't resist a cheeky peep at the table next to me when their food arrived and it looked great. There is a wonderfully secluded beer garden here for when the weather improves too. Sitting just off the Royal Mile, it's the perfect bar to escape to to get away from the throngs of tourists.

Absolutely incredible cocktails! All of the team clearly know what they're doing, their descriptions are spot on and their knowledge of ingredients is second to none! The only downside was the seating. It's a very small venue, make sure you book in advance!! We made the mistake of not booking, luckily greeted with a seat at a bar area, but our experience would have been more comfortable at a normal table and we knew this was our fault for not booking.

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!

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!

Delicious Haggis at a reasonable price.

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.