The best restaurants serving British food in Edinburgh and Lothian

What words come to mind when I think back on my experience at Condita? Heart, Desire, Innovation, Thought, Perspective, Playfulness, Intelligence and Beauty to only name a few. From the moment we arrived, the warmth we felt from not only the staff, but the ambiance, the restaurant itself, felt alive. Our hosts made us feel like family instantly, kindly taking our coats and seating us at our table (1 of only few) and discussing how our tour would unfold, from how the menu worked to a history of the wines they offered. Nothing was spared to give us the best understanding of just how much care was put into cultivating an amazing opportunity to eat, drink, learn, absorb and appreciate everything Chef and his team were there to do. The food, was unbelievable, each course was hit after hit, easily the best food I’ve ever eaten (and I’ve been to many places and tasted much). This menu was incomparable, and the wines were phenomenal accompaniments, taking each dish further than I thought possible. I’ve never had a better experience, and the next time I’m in Edinburgh, Condita will be where I’m found. Bravo to the team, you far exceeded any expectation that I may have had, you hit the land running and burned the all of the shipsb. But that’s enough from me.

We were passing and stopped in. Such a fantastic deli. The lady behind the counter was very friendly, very knowledgeable & everything we bought was delicious. Highly recommended.

Delicious coffee and scones with amazing friendliness from the ladies serving. Can’t wait to return. Tables were filling up fast. Only on street parking is available but not a great issue.

Café is very dog friendly and the food was amazing. It was a cold winter’s day when we visited and the Café was so warm and welcoming. Highly recommend the French Toast, with bacon (for meat eaters like me) and the home made shortbread was one of the best I’ve had; it was a chunk rather that a small slice. We would highly recommend this café as well as a visit to Linlithgow.

First time ordering from here and will definitely order again. We ordered 2 full breakfasts and I was surprised by the packaging it arrived in. They had added extra insulation to keep the food warm which was a nice touch. The quality of the food was brilliant and the amount was well worth the money. Would highly recommend!

Outstanding lunch! Beautiful fish (halibut) cooked to perfection and perfectly balanced entrée of grilled baby pea with pea and mint. Exceptional Basque cheesecake, perhaps even better than the famous one in San Sebastián. Every mouthful was a delight. Lovely gentle service and of course fabulous views towards the Meadows. Can’t wait to return.

The set menu - with a couple of pre starters and sides - was absolutely delicious, generous portions, superb service and very good value.

Absolutely fantastic experience and food. We visited Nov 2020 and we had our second visit today. It's such a wonderful thing that after years The Walnut still can amaze us by the food.

I recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Aizle, the food was delicious, and we were very well looked after by the team who took time to explain each dish with knowledge and charm. It was, however, a shame about the Mice!! Whilst I may have turned a blind eye to a mouse scurrying into a corner, we witnessed consistent raids into the middle of the restaurant throughout dinner. The staff seemed unfazed, suggesting this was a common occurrence. I am disappointed that the team have not responded to my emails, in direct response to their email requesting feedback. I would avoid until rodent situation has been acknowledged, and bought under control.

Beautifully refined food. The presentation, tastes and textures were perfect.The service was relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable. A faultless lunch.

Excellent espresso based coffee, the breakfast menu has to be sampled. Caters for all diets and needs. Friendly staff and service. As it is small, arriving early would be a good idea. Recommended

Excellent breakfast and lovely coffee

El mejor chippy que he tenido. El viejo que me sirvió fue muy amable. ¡Haré de este mi lugar de almuerzo para escalar! La gente tiene que venir aquí más a menudo, ya que nunca veo a la gente aquí cada vez que paso por ella

They have nice staff and lovely food orders. There’s good space for parents to bring their kids and I’ve mainly seen customers visit the place for a soup.