The best restaurants serving British food in Edinburgh and Lothian

Popped in while I was waiting for a restaurant reservation to try a whiskey and a pint. I really like the interior, staff were super helpful with my choices, and tables were cleared quickly.

Wasn't even served, no hello, nothing.

Worst experience we have encountered. shabby establishment. Dirty tables and floor. Standard of food the lowest we have encountered ever. Carvery very limited and quite frankly disgusting.

Love this place and the staff that work here. Always very nice staff and nothing is ever a bother. Food is very tasty and never had any issues

Good value in a pleasant atmosphere. The service is consistently excellent, food is great and would match any fine dining restaurant. Great value for money

Had an amazing dinner here a few days ago. The Sun Inn is welcoming, cosy and dinner was cooked to perfection and promptly. The lovely young lady serving us was called Felicity and was very pleasant indeed, making sure we had everything we needed. Well done, we will be back.

Muy recomendable. Teníamos comida que era muy sabroso Una hamburguesa clásica y alitas de pollo La cerveza caliente más increíble un buen calentador de invierno 9% que era agradable y tostado en un día frío como el viento. El personal era muy educado y servicial, nada demasiado problema y no tuvimos prisa en absoluto

Wij verbleven in het naastgelegen The Melville Inn hotel, tijdens ons verblijf heb ik ontzettend goed glutenvrij kunnen ontbijten en dineren in The Melville Inn restaurant, vriendelijk personeel en een gezellig restaurant/bar, ook voor een glutenvrij biertje.

Perfect for occasion and great staff. We hired the function room for a wake. The food was amazing the staff were there and helpful but not over the top. There were leftovers and they helped us take them home plus they didn't rush us out even though there were only a small number of us. They were just amazingly hospitalable. Lovely people, lovely venue and highly recommend.

Oh dear what has happened?! Although it has always been expensive you didn’t mind as much as service was always great and had a buzz. Sadly it’s died a death no atmosphere. Wine came before water very very poor.

Lovely quiet restaurant with quick & efficiency service. Fantastic service from Jill who tried to help me generate the Blue light code required for the 25% discount. Most frustrating.

Where do I start? I booked a table for 8pm on 15th December 2024 for my family and I. Upon arrival we were shown to our table and told someone would be with us shortly. The restaurant was relatively quiet at this point. After 15 minutes of staff ignoring us a young staff member who’s personal hygiene was questionable approached us and asked if we would like some thing to drink. We all ordered soft drinks. At this time we asked to be moved tables as we felt quite cramped in the area we were in. I didn’t think this would be an issue as the restaurant was quiet. I was told there were no other tables available. A short time later the staff member arrived and put down 5 bottles of coke and 7up. At this time we realised there was a slug on one of the bottles. The staff member apologised and removed the slug but left us with the bottles. He did not supply glasses so I assume he expected My wife to drink out of the bottle that the slug had just been attached to. I then informed another member of staff of this who told the original staff member to supply glasses. He did this but offered no apology and offered no ice for the drinks. The next issue - I approached the food service area and ordered my selection of food. I noted that there were hardly any selection of vegetables or potatoes. I also noted that the service area was filthy with food that had clearly spilled over and had been sat there for some time. I then had the unfortunate experience of approaching the gravy counter. Again this was filthy (photo attached). I then realised that we hadn’t even been supplied cutlery. Once sat down to begin my meal, after I had to approach the bar staff as there was not any waiting staff to be seen to collect cutlery I looked around me and noted that the walls were covered in stains and had clearly not been cleaned in a long time. (Photo attached). I then looked up to see that the ceiling was mouldy. (Another photo attached). We were then pretty much ignored again by staff and were not approached until we asked for the bill. We then had the pleasure of paying over £92 for this experience. This experience has quite possibly been the worst experience I have ever had at any restaurant I have ever been too. My wife holds a food hygiene certificate due to her line of work and noted that staff overalls were dirty, staff were behind the serving counter, not wearing protective equipment with their hair not covered. I think I would have preferred to have eaten at Fawlty Towers.

We all got fish & chips Absolutely fantastic we will be coming back soon. The staff were excellent and extremely friendly.

Inexplicably just stopped being a restaurant. Can't find anything about it online. Open but for what purpose I don't know. Now the guests at the associated premier inn next door have nowhere to eat. We were regulars and it was great to have somewhere affordable and reliable to get a meal. We are owed an explanation.

First time we visited here, but we'll definitely be back again. We hadn't booked a table (Friday lunchtime) but despite being quite busy the friendly staff were able to accommodate us - though it's popularity means I think I would book the next time. The menu has a great variety from snacks to full three course meals, and with many of the options already Gluten Free, or able to be adapted to be Gluten Free, and they give good helpings of their delicious food at sensible prices. Looking forward to planning our next visit already