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

Instagram photos don’t always tell the truth. While service and wine were very good, the food was a big disappointment. Look very pretty on the plate (for instagram) but none of the dishes were memorable or flavourful.

We were in Edinburgh for six days, celebrating our 51st Wedding Anniversary and chose Eòrna for a special night out; it turned out to be our best meal during a 16-day trip around Great Britain and France! The restaurant is essentially two guy friends who do it all---one is the chef, the other is the sommerlier. They do everything from set-up to clean-up. The restaurant only seats 12 persons and is a hard-to-get reservation but totally worth the effort. The night we were there, they featured an eight-course meal plus wine pairings (optional) that was prepared right before your eyes, while you are seated at a long, somewhat "U-shaped" bar. Brian, who is the chef, works throughout the evening and engages guests in conversation, but is not instrusive; he welcomes questions and offers information about each course as it is served. Glenn is the sommelier--very knowledgable about wines and able to make excellent recommendations whether you choose the wine pairings or not---wines are also available by-the-glass or bottle. Both Brian and Glenn serve the courses, and Glenn doubles in-between courses as a sort of host, engaging guests to the extent that is appropriate; he is never instrusive, but yet quite interesting to speak with, especially about food and wines. One of the things that makes Eòrna special is that--first--the food is a work of art! Every course is beautifully presented, along with a brief explanation. And--secondly--Brian manages to pull off something that a lot of tasting menu-type chefs cannot do: he prepares dishes that not only LOOK good, but also TASTE good! This is a team that manages to do both, which is a rarity. We have had disappointing experiences in the past where you "tasted" the food first with your eyes, but then--on the tongue--the actual taste was a disappointment. This is NOT that place! We highly recommend Eòrna! It's a gem on the food scene in Edinburgh and the UK!

Fue un muy buen desayuno en Hata! Tomamos los rollos de canela, un chaï latte y un pistacho latte. Un ambiente muy relajante y agradable.

Chakra Meditation in Stockbridge shop on Sunday morning was immersive and calming. Guided meditation was helpful to sit in my own silence for my introduction to meditation.

All of the food I've tried so far has been absolutely delicious some of the dishes can be a little spicy but never disappointed because it has so much flavour!

We came across this chap in grass market walking during our Edinburgh vegan food trip. We had the blueberry cheesecake recommended by the other reviewer, totally agree with the sentiment, outstanding in flavour and texture. We also tried the brownie, tiffin and some cookie marshmallow sandwich creation (yeah we like vegan cakes!). Everything was handmade, the chap took pride in his work and was super friendly. 10 out of 10, if this business was nearer where I live, I would need to buy another wardrobe! Go visit!

Unpretentious, friendly, homemade, affordable. Not easy to find cafe's like this so close to the city centre.

Qué bueno tener este pequeño 'puesto callejero' en el hermoso parque Inverleith. Los cafés son frescos, fuertes y buenos y los postres rotativos pueden tener sus viejos favoritos como galletas de chispas de chocolate o nuevos artículos imaginativos que puede descubrir. Me encanta que siempre tengan un tazón de agua fresco para perros. ¡Toma una cuppa y disfruta del parque!

100 % lo peor ni siquiera molesta. Es repugnante todo sobre ella la limpieza, la comida todo es horrible nunca volver!

Just, simply, very good. Amazing location, amazing premises, amazing produces, amazing staff, management and ownership. High level but everybody's welcome place. The shop, outstanding: real produces, real stuff, high quality. Probably the best for brunch in edinburgh, definitely a must in general. Thanks!!! Great job everyone20. 😊

A great time! Go there with your eyes closed, the addition is also a good surprise given the quality!!

A lovely restaurant on the banks of the river. Great food - high quality - very filling, nice service and vibe. Great for locals and tourists alike. Be sure to book in advance as can get busy

Powerful cakes, but of course good. The coffee was also good! Cute little space.

Excellent food and generous servings. Professional and friendly service. Relaxed atmosphere, not pretentious despite good standards. It wasn’t a pb to get dairy free alternative. The wine was excellent too. Will go back for sure. If it wasn’t so pricey (although worth every penny), we would be there every week.