The best restaurants in Edinburgh and Lothian

Great food. Platters we're beautifully presented and delicious. Lovely helpful staff. Would highly recommend.

We had to make a few changes to our booking due to family illness. The staff were very understanding, flexible, and empathetic. Thank you. This meant so much. The restaurant is a wee bit out of the city but easy to get to with a tram stop a short 3 minute walk away. We received a warm welcome and a lovely introduction to the history of the boat. We booked a table for pre- dinner drinks. The seating arrangements seemed a bit of an add-on and weren't in a separate area. The noise from the change over between afternoon tea and early dinner didn't quite create the atmosphere we were hoping for. Some background music may have helped. The star of the show was the food. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Smoked salmon and beetroot and goats cheese to start. Beef and venison were cooked to perfection. Chocolate and petite feurs were ok. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout. The Fingals gin was really good, and bottles could be purchased on site. No firm dress code, so come as casual or as glamorous as you choose, although this may be different later on.

Imagine the horror of staring out of the window of a soulless Seattle coffee template of a location while underpaid staff stress behind you only to see a charismatic indie across the road. So, if you fancy a coffee and are on Leith Walk then cross over and go to Tepuy instead. You'll find a welcoming and popular choice nook. The Columbian coffee is simply fantastic. It makes you regret those other coffee choices made previously. Well, some of them, let's not be too dramatic. Let's be practical instead and point out you can eat in or get the coffee to go. I did on my first trip and had finished the whole recyclable cup after only one block. I also picked up a lovely slice of Victoria sponge. That was fresh and decadent in all the good ways Food is something the website doesn't make here. You can come here to buy coffee to grind. You can also come for a sit down, coffee to drink and a cake. [July 2023 - I visit as often as I can, generally around once a week. I've not seen food on sale in months. The good news is the coffee is great and this ethical independent now lets you pick from a range of Columbian beans thanks to their single shot grinder.] [October 2023 - They've a loyalty card that gives you a free coffee fairly quickly. Worth asking for one!] [March 2024 - really good for people who care about their coffee] [November 2024 - have been stocking biscuits recently, Ideal for a snack with a coffee]

Fantastic Italian themed evening, delicious food and wine.

Up there in the top 5 eating experiences I’ve had at an Indian restaurant in the uk. Staff were so kind and accommodating and the food was excellent. Cannot recommend highly enough.

We stopped here for lunch after doing a bike tour. The food was excellent and the presentation with edible flowers was beautiful!

Prime location for fringe punters. Currywurst was on point, if a bit expensive - £10 for 2 bratwurst, sauce and a small quantity of bread. There isn't much atmosphere as it's an outdoor venue. There is no external seating. Order your foods, pay your monies and leave.

The food was amazing, one of the best lamb I ever had. The serving was good. Our friends had beef also which was delicious.

Very much enjoyed the Newhaven cod.

Amazing food!! And amazing service! Had the best experience! Will definitely be going back!

Super delicious menu and lovely people.

An unassuming spot at the bottom of Dundas Street that offers one of the best wine selections in Edinburgh matched by brilliant food. Service was fantastic too.

Brilliant food, service and atmosphere, will be back!!

Amazing experience for my birthday. They put us right by the windows so we could overlook the river and bridge. Wine tasting, great food and amazing service (thank you Loreta!). We Calle din last minute after a wonderful day in the Botanical Gardens… we were hungry! Had walked passed the Toll House earlier and though wow this places looks so amazing. What a very memorable experience! Free parking all day Sat and Sunday and after 6:30pm in week days.

Fantastic great quality produce. Very tasty food, attentive staff and good atmosphere. Our son has moved to a flat just around the corner, I think we'll be back.