Edinburgh Restaurants

Tips from our local restaurant spotters in Edinburgh!

Our local guides help you to make a choice. They know the best non-touristy restaurants. From an authentically Italian to a trendy vegetarian or even a traditional English cuisine. For foodies the options in Edinburgh are limitless.

Spotted by Locals
Rogue Bros Edinburgh

Rogue Bros – Fabulous gourmet sandwich eatery

By: Mark Gorman
Newhaven Harbour Edinburgh

Newhaven Harbour – Fish and chips by the sea

By: Tamsin Grainger
Newhaven Harbour Edinburgh

Newhaven Harbour – Fish and chips by the sea

By: Tamsin Grainger
The Haven Edinburgh

The Haven – Delicious cakes

By: Tamsin Grainger
Nott Wine Bar Edinburgh

Nott Wine Bar – Charcuterie boards & artisan coffee

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Kukina Edinburgh

Kukina – The borek place

By: Fiona Diack
Sabzi Edinburgh

Sabzi – Punjabi street food

By: Sarah Mackenzie
On Bap Edinburgh

On Bap – Authentic Korean cuisine

By: Catriona Laxton
Montpeliers Edinburgh

Montpeliers – Popular brasserie

By: Catriona Laxton
S. Luca Edinburgh

S. Luca – Ice cream and sweet treats

By: Catriona Laxton
Cowan & Sons Edinburgh

Cowan & Sons – Breakfast and brunch

By: Catriona Laxton
Lucky Yu Edinburgh

Lucky Yu – Asian tapas

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Harmonium Edinburgh

Harmonium – Vegan bar and kitchen

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Beirut Edinburgh

Beirut – A Middle Eastern feast

By: Catriona Laxton
The Birchwood Edinburgh

The Birchwood – Brilliant brunch

By: Catriona Laxton
Dough Pizzeria Edinburgh

Dough Pizzeria – Mouth-watering pizzas

By: Catriona Laxton
Harajuku Kitchen Edinburgh

Harajuku Kitchen – Japanese dishes and sushi

By: Catriona Laxton
Dalry Road Edinburgh

Dalry Road – Hang out with the locals

By: Alasdair MacQuarrie

Our Local Spotters in Edinburgh

Our handpicked locals live & love in Edinburgh and speak the local language.

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    Fiona

    I love the theatre, movies, eating out, and walking, which makes Edinburgh perfect for me!
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    Mark

    I chair Creative Edinburgh, helping creative professionals network and grow their businesses...
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    Tamsin

    I am a writer, bodyworker, walking artist and psychogeographer living in Edinburgh.
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    Alasdair

    I live and work in Edinburgh. In my spare time I enjoy mountain climbing and write short fiction...
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    Catriona

    I love learning languages & travelling the world. Edinburgh feels like it jumped out of a storybook
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    Sarah

    I’m a marketing professional and travel writer. Edinburgh's small size brings people together...
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