The best restaurants in Midlothian Edinburgh and Lothian

Before we arrived had speedy replies ro any questions, owner called us on the day to check when we would be arriving as he had to pop out and didn't want to miss us. On arrival we were met by Emma who was just so friendly helpful and smiley we booked breakfast for the next day for £8 each. We went to the bistro for tea prices of drinks reasonable and for the size of the portions of food the price reasonable again we were served well by Emma. The room was fairly clean and comfortable peeling borders on the walls weren't great and folder on window ledge was quite dusty but otherwise room spot on. Loved the history of the navaar and how they tried to incorporate within the decorations in the room. Was very shocked to arrive back after a day in Edinburgh to find the room had been service and supplies restocked really nice touch. Could hear the bus going passed quite early in the morning but I'm a very light sleeper.

The Dean is a great place to go for food and beverages before or after a tour of the National Mining Museum in Newtongrange. We had their special house pasta and pizza. Both were very tasty and service was quick and friendly. This is a local place, so prices were very reasonable.

Great little pub free juke box on a Friday night and Saturday is karaoke. Food is good staff are all nice I would definitely recommend this place 100%

Absolutely hands down the best curry you will get!

On Friday night I made an online order of 5 items through Just Eat to collect. On getting home I discovered only 3 of the 5 items were in the bag. Called to try and sort out and was promised a call back in a few seconds. Got the call back in 30 minutes. Didn’t offer to deliver but offered a refund on missing items which I refused and said I thought a full refund would be more in order. Was told only Nico could authorise but he wasn’t in and would call me next day. Nico didn’t call on the Saturday so I phoned to be told he’d been in but had now left and would call me on Sunday. No call back on Sunday. What a poor way to run a business. Won’t be using this place again and neither will anyone I’ve told.

A hidden gem in a lovely setting near Edinburgh. Friendly service, the best bacon rolls ever, delicious scones, cakes and traybakes, along with excellent coffee or tea and a variety of soft drinks. A bonus is the craft work on sale made by local artisans. Can't recommend it enough! Eliz

This place was amazing friendly and extremely lovely food. Sadly its closed due to issues with pipes/drainage all us locals are still hoping it reopens had the best macaroni in midlothian (in my opinion) and was handy to grab a coffee while waiting on the train.

Amazing food, amazing service, best meal Iv had in a long time

Spot on. Every ingredient tasted great. Perfect amount. Perfectly done toast. Perfectly done bacon. Had a really good laugh with the guy behind the counter, really lovely people. Hospitable & generous. The kind of place that can’t be bettered really.

Absolutely amazing food and service.

Beautiful day sat in the garden for lunch. Brisket sandwich was delicious!! And the doggy treat table is a great idea 😎

Good pub. Friendly welcome, friendly bar staff, good clean pint. Really good for watching sport. 4 Screens!!!

Went for the buffet today tbh it was disgusting chicken was like jelly there was hardly any food not a great choice and it was only open 1 hour expected everything to be fresh think it was the left overs from the day before will not be back been feeling not well since I ate it

Nice friendly place but very cheap ingredients . Noticed happy shopper ham ect in the glass cabinet also the haggis 1 paper thin slice on a roll is really bad if im honest for the price ! Menu is always the same never any new meals ! Open whenever the feel like it ! Deliveries take far too long !! just needs more orgonisation and better ingredients !! It could be a really good wee place if they just cared more !

I was out for a walk with a friend on a sunny afternoon and we decided to stop for a drink at The Old Crown. It was busy for a Monday afternoon but there's a beer garden out the back so we were able to sit there and enjoy the sunshine. The pub is of the old school variety and the decor is fairly basic but it does have a tv which was showing horse racing when we were in. Overall it was a pleasant visit.