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

One of my favourite places in Edinburgh

Ka Pao is a fantastic spot in Edinburgh for anyone craving vibrant and creative Southeast Asian flavors. From the moment you step inside, the ambiance is buzzing with energy and excitement, making it a perfect place for a memorable dining experience. The menu is inventive, with a variety of small and large plates that are perfect for sharing, allowing you to try a bit of everything. The food is outstanding—each dish is packed with bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a beautiful balance of spice and zest. The staff are friendly, attentive, and always happy to help with recommendations if you’re not sure where to start. Don’t miss their cocktails, which are as creative as the food and pair perfectly with the dishes. Ka Pao is a wonderful choice for a night out with friends or a special dinner. It brings a unique, exciting twist to Edinburgh’s food scene that’s sure to leave you wanting to come back for more! Highly recommended for anyone looking to try something a little different!

Came for a quick one. Enchanted by Sam. Stayed for the requested ungodly yet prefect filthy martini and Sol y somber. Absolute perfection. Sam. You’re the man

This place served such great quality food, so beautifully presented, lovely relaxed atmosphere. Felt that prices were right. Would love to go back here and have recommended it to friends.

Absolutely delicious. Slow cooked beef is the best

Very attentive and friendly waiters, good food, good price and good drink

Amazing restaurant run by two amazing people. The food on offer is simply stunning.

Great all around. Subtle flavors bring the treat home. Recommended for a discerning palate.

Great atmosphere, i ordered chicken with pesto was delicious 👍🏼

I bought cannoli, but they were so small! The vanilla one could not have been more than 2 inches long! My Italian source says that the small versions, cannolicchio are at least 3.5 inches. I know that I am a tourist, but this was unbelievable. In addition, the oil soaked through the paper bag in which these were packaged. Have no desire to return to this establishment.

I really can't fault anything after our visit. The food was fantastic, the staff were attentive, friendly, the atmosphere was great, live music too. Loved it

Fantastic date night meal - superb food, great service and a very decent wine list.

One of the most welcoming, wonderful and utterly delicious cafés in Edinburgh. Eileen and the team make everything fresh and every meal I've had has been utterly awesome. Really great provision of vegetarian options which is as diverse as it is delicious. Their mushroom soup is second to none! All finished off with a friendly atmosphere and really lovely and caring staff. It's become my favourite place to go to for lunch. Could not recommend highly enough!

A bit late for a review however myself and my family where here in Feb during a visit for the six nations. It was my highlight of the trip (maybe not the highlight Ireland did win). The steak was superb. Excellently cooked. I’m going back to Edinburgh next February and can’t wait to come back to this restaurant

Nice shop but a majority of the items aren't made in Scotland which is what I was looking for and assumed was the concept, based off the name.