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Review: Pronto Pizza, a pizza takeaway in Portobello

March 19, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Fast service and excellent dough make Pronto Pizza a standout in Portobello. Located near the High Street, this takeaway-focused spot delivers better-than-expected quality with a friendly, efficient team. Perfect for a post-beach pizza fix.

Review: The Rusty Seagull – A Pub on Portobello High Street

January 4, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

A fantastic, if noisy, addition to Portobello. The Rusty Seagull shines with a great atmosphere and a commitment to local beer. Expect separate queues for food and drink, but the quality of the burgers and the dog-friendly vibe make it worth the visit.

Girdy & Birdy Review: Foresters Guild, Portobello

November 13, 2023 by Girdy & Birdy Leave a Comment

Foresters Guild is an excellent retreat after a long walk or a day spent on the beach – or just whenever you’re hungry, really. It has fun wee touches to make it more memorable.

A review of Passey’s, a cafe bar and bistro in Portobello

March 31, 2022 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A fantastic small restaurant on Portobello high street that’s reason enough to visit Edinburgh’s seaside town. The food is incredible, staff friendly and the venue warm and fun. And they do coffee.

Review of the Espy, Portobello

June 26, 2013 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Espy is a gastro pub that looks out over Portobello promenade. On good days you can eat or drink outside. On these days, when the sun shines and Portobello beach is popular, the Espy is very busy. It’s easy to imagine how a sunny day would make a beach facing pub busy and the […]

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