Whirlybird brings thoughtful cooking and relaxed warmth to Edinburgh’s Victoria Street. With clever dishes like chargrilled chicken with poached apricot, fair prices, and cracking drinks, it neatly dodges the tourist trap label.
Review: CATA, a Spanish restaurant in Stockbridge
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.







