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Eat your fill with food and drink in Edinburgh

Ah, a favourite subject of ours! When it comes to food and drink in Edinburgh, the city is just brimming with restaurants, cafes, bistros, gastro pubs, pizzerias, chippies and just about everything else to tickle your fancy.

If you're looking to dine out, Girdy & Birdy are gradually eating their way through the 'Burgh and updating their restaurant experiences regularly, both on the blog, and - more frequently - through social media.

You don't even have to eat out, either! You can order in, with many delivery services (such as JustEat, Deliveroo and UberEats) happy to bring exactly what you want straight to your door. Food and drink in Edinburgh is always a delight!

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Review: Why Gluten-Free Cake Brand Honeybuns Really Hits the Spot

April 16, 2024 by Girdy & Birdy Leave a Comment

Girdy & Birdy sampled Honeybuns’ gluten-free cakes, praising the taste, texture, variety, shelf life, and value, recommending them for their deliciousness and affordability.

Review: Gautam’s, a Nepalese and Indian restaurant near London Road

March 25, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Gautam’s is a favourite Nepalese and Indian restaurant in a city full of great restaurants. If you’re hungry and in the Meadowbank end of London Road then it’s worth a visit but booking in advance is a wiser idea.

Review: Girdy & Birdy indulge in afternoon tea for two at The Glasshouse

March 7, 2024 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Girdy & Birdy headed to The Glasshouse’s ‘Snug’ for an indulgent afternoon tea in luxurious surroundings. Check out the full review below, in which Birdy whinges about sandwiches.

Review: Haute Dolci takes Girdy & Birdy to dessert paradise!

March 7, 2024 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Being serious fans of desserts in general, Girdy & Birdy were excited to try Haute Dolci in St James Quarter for the first time – and they were glad it lived up to the hype!

Review: Civerinos Pizza, Hunter Sq.

February 29, 2024 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Girdy & Birdy headed to Civerinos Pizza on Hunter Square (otherwise known as ‘the original’ Civerinos Pizza) – and weren’t disappointed!

Review: Kim’s Mini Meals, Buccleugh Street

February 29, 2024 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Girdy & Birdy had a meeting down Newington way, and decided to see what was around the area for a bite to eat afterwards. It worked out extremely well when they found Kim’s Mini Meals!

Review: 71 Steps, a bagel bakery on Rodney Street

February 29, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

71 Steps is a new cafe on Rodney Street with excellent coffee, a selection of baked treats and a menu of closed and open bagels. It’s absolutely worth a visit, especially if you’re looking for a place to sit down and treat yourself.

Review: Fiver Pizza, a pizza takeaway on Easter Road

February 25, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Fiver Pizza is a relaunched takeaway on Easter Road, which really does sell pizzas to walk-in customers for £5, and they’re good!

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