The best restaurants in Southside / Newington Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh and Lothian

Nice friendly place for a good no frills drink at a reasonable price. Have visited a few times and constantly made to feel welcome

One thing I have learnt is you can never rely on reviews specially if they are high end. I had the Pan fried Prawn, three of them on a plate not impressed partner had the sticky chicken again three on a plate. Taste was mediocre at best. We both got the sirloin of beef roast. The vegetable's were over cooked like mush. Beef over salty and potatoes tasteless crust. Wouldn’t recommend myself.

Student friendly pub atmosphere.

I recently visited Peri Peri and was extremely disappointed with the service. The staff were unprofessional and dismissive, not only towards me but also towards other customers. It felt like we were an inconvenience rather than valued guests. The lack of attention and care was evident, making the dining experience unpleasant. I expected better from a restaurant that promotes itself as a welcoming place. I hope they take this feedback seriously and improve their customer service in the future.

Chinese style hot pot, home style!

Disgusting food. Disgusting standard of hygiene. Counting about 20 flies in the shop. No cleanliness at all. If you eat from here you will die. I left my money with them and chucked the food in the bin as soon as I left. Bad attitude from the 1 guy working there looking like he’s doing us a favour by serving us. This is all at the peak lunch hour. Yuck

I was trying the new menu and it was really interesting. Bold flavours playing with Scottish products. Plenty of veggie and vegan options out of the classic (the vegan pastrami sandwich was amazing). Affordable prices. 100% recommended.

We approached the café at 9am with laundry and were greeted by four Scottish Terriers who were apparently running the place, until Graham arrived up the stairs to ask what the heck we wanted...and we knew immediately we were in the right place! I've read some of the reviews, and if you don't understand Graham in the first 5 seconds of him opening his mouth, you don't deserve to be there...and I am pretty sure Graham will know/sense it himself. I think he relishes poor reviews. But we felt immediately at home, and once we passed the "test", Graham was the perfect host. I had to put up with insults on my lack of fashion sense and some uncomfortable history lessons regarding the villainy of George Washington, but my wife and I would not trade our experience for anything! Graham practically did our laundry for us, made us coffee, and even gave me a lovely (empty) can of haggis. Thank you for the experience Graham! I hope you enjoy the US Dollar Bill (with Washington on it)...and I won't forget that American history is really Scottish history!

Great student study place. Plenty of space and wifi with decent food and drink, all you could ever need as a student really.

We went on this tour on Saturday 3rd of September for my daughters 21st birthday the lady that took the tour was brilliant learnt lots about GIN and got to sample purchase and wax top a mini bottle, it is really worth a visit the Tour Guide was called Elisa very easy to understand, I would recommend if your staying central Edinburgh you would need a taxi to and from! But overall a fabulous 👌 day out thanks from us in Belfast x

This spot is nothing special but is fab for a post late night, still drunk breakfast. Able to accommodate individuals and larger groups.

My mum took my two kids today- she was in horror and panic when she couldn't find my three year old because he had wondered off with another family- and was only discovered in the main reception of the commonwealth pool. for your children's safety don't use this soft play. Such a disgrace my heart aches at all the horrific endings today could have had- absolute shame on this so called child friendly venue.

Takes far too long 3 hours for delivery! called for update and explained its too long a wait and was hung up on

We booked a table for a pre- theatre meal not realising this is now a fish and chip shop with the same telephone number. Fish and chips looked good and they had maybe 3 tables if that is what you want! Very friendly man serving who was quite happy to cancel our booking. Told us it used to be the right restaurant.Not Pomegranate Express now though hence the low star rating!

This property has now been granted Planning Permission for a new Indian restaurant. The work to partly change the facade has not yet started as at end of March 2021.