The best restaurants in Edinburgh and Lothian

Great food and the owner is extremely friendly.

The donuts were perfect and affordable. Would recommend it to everyone who wants a sweet snack.

Wonderful food cooked amazingly well. The view across the park is also beautiful to look at while eating.

The food was so incredible, they give other "more experienced" restaurants a run for their money. The menu changes every week as it's primarily a training restaurant. They also book up really quick are are only open for short amounts of times but they are it is so worth going out of your way for. We visited for lunch and it was an Indian inspired meal (I was initially skeptical being Indian myself). However, I was blown away by all the flavours and the skill that every element was cooked with. The food is fresh and everything was homemade since the students are learning to make everything from scratch. The dishes were all incredible and were the perfect portion sizes. Well done to all the students and staff. Some constructive feedback would be that maybe they could have little feedback cards on the tables for students so they can get both positive and constructive feedback about all their hard work! I can't wait to be back!

If you're in the Leith area this place is definitely worth travelling to. Great service and great food. I would also go out of my way to go here just for the coffee. I'm a big meat eater so I was a bit hesitant when I saw the menu. I got the jalapeño popper + nduja and I was blown away. Side note: also had a lovely glass of white wine and I thought the wine glass it was served in was elegant and well thought out for the style of venue.

Lovely place to eat even if making your way in to Edinburgh. Great area to leave your car.

Lovely as ever - a favourite haunt for a glass of wine, tasty small plates and nice vibe

Great place for food and coffee ☕️ lovely staff.

Fantastic Italian cafe with wonderful friendly staff and the best Italian coffee and breakfast! We always go to the cafe every time we are visiting Edinburgh from Chicago. It’s the best! Thank you for all the delicious breakfasts and coffee!

got the tonkotsu ramen, rich and creamy, very warming for a cold winter day, the pork was cooked very nicely, quick service and friendly staff too, highly recommend, there is also a 10% discount if you pay with cash!

Wonderful food, and so accommodating of my dietary requirements. Special shout out to Wendy who was just the most lovely and attentive server: whatever you are paying her isn't enough! A knife fell on the floor and she had it replaced almost before it hit the ground. What an asset to your team. :)

Incredible value for money. Best in Edinburgh.

My kind of place! You know somewhere is top notch when you’re Shazamming every tune that comes on. 1/3 pints are a great shout when you want to try loads! Great selection of delicious beers and snacks, staff are really knowledgeable and approachable. Will definitely be back.

Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly staff

Yummy food! A variety too. Freshn always ...and really good . Nice owners too. Was really glad Adam took me there.