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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: Kai Thai, Thai Street Food on Easter Road
Kai Thai is a welcome oasis of colour and flavour on Easter Road. The attention to quality, from the spot-on presentation to the impressive kids’ menu, makes it a must-try. It’s early days, but this new restaurant is already a winner.
Review: Wildfire, a steak and seafood bistro
Wildfire in Edinburgh’s City Centre is a date-worthy gem. The focus is on exceptional quality steak, but don’t miss the Scottish classics like haggis or whisky ice cream. This popular spot is intimate and high-quality. Booking is essential.
Review: The Brunswick Book Club, a gastropub on Leith Walk
A 5-star review of Leith’s Brunswick Book Club. It’s a well-run, casual pub and restaurant with “absolutely fantastic” food. Great for solo diners, groups, and terrace-lovers. A remarkable discovery that’s great value for money.
Review: The Basement, Mexican Food and Cocktails
The Basement is an atmospheric Mexican restaurant on Broughton Street. With its Day of the Dead decor, it’s a perfect date spot. We love the tacos (Taco Tuesday!), drunken beans, and churros. Staff are superb, but it gets busy, so book ahead!
Review: La Casa, Leith Walk
La Casa on Leith Walk is a lively, bright tapas bar perfect for catch-ups. It serves solid Mediterranean classics, from loaded bruschetta to great veggie options. Don’t miss the dessert specials! Service is relaxed. A reliable Leith survivor.
Review: Siren’s ‘Predator: Badlands’ First Hunt IPA
A must-buy for sci-fi geeks, this Predator collaboration from Siren is a solid win. The beer is a “good beer” (if “not a great beer”), offering crisp, modern, fruity hop flavours. The main event is the “cool” can, but the liquid inside is a tasty “Saturday night action movie beer.”
Review: Gimmie Brownies Halloween Box
Gimmie Brownies’ Halloween box is “sinfully delicious.” I ate all six in a day. The taste is 5/5. But the box arrived dented via Parcel Force, and the artistic toppings were squished. If I had kids, they’d be “gutted.” A 3/5 for a damaged festive treat.