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Review: CATA, a Spanish restaurant in Stockbridge

December 7, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

CATA is an authentic Spanish tapas and wine bar in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge, offering a candlelit atmosphere, generous pintxos, and a welcoming environment for both groups and solo diners.

Review: The Dome’s Christmas spectacle

December 1, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Is The Dome’s Christmas dinner worth the hype? Girdy & Birdy braved the crowds to find out. With a tree boasting a million lights and a turkey roulade that actually fills you up, it’s a visual stunner.

Review: Paradise Palms, a vegetarian restaurant on the Southside

October 5, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Paradise Palms offers an inventive and delicious vegetarian menu in a quirky, vibrant setting in Edinburgh’s Southside, appealing to both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Review: Landy’s, a smart fish & chips restaurant on North Bridge

September 21, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Landy’s on North Bridge serves up good fish and chips in a sit-down restaurant with a bar. It’s a great city centre choice, especially during busy times when you can grab a drink while you wait for a table. A solid meal in a prime location.

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: Badger & Co is a delightful dining experience

January 28, 2024 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix 1 Comment

Birdy & Girdy rocked up at Badger & Co for a long-awaited dinner, where culinary delights were sampled and noshed on – but due to time constraints, you’ll have to only take Birdy’s word for it!

Girdy & Birdy Review: Educated Flea was a lesson in lavish cuisine

January 1, 2024 by Girdy & Birdy Leave a Comment

With delicious and sometimes unexpected food pairings, Educated Flea is not your run-of-the-mill restaurant but an amazing dining experience that’s really all about the food.

Review: Festive Dinner at The Botanist

December 9, 2023 by Bronwen Winter Phoenix Leave a Comment

Birdy descended on The Botanist as part of the Edinburgh Businesswomen’s Club festive dinner – a date in her calendar she’d really been looking forward to! I’d been casually aware of The Botanist for a short time – and had actually tried to book dinner there one night with a couple of my ladies when […]

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