Old Poison Distillery Bar on Portland Place is a hidden gem for cocktails and snacks. With neon skulls and a speakeasy vibe, it is perfect for a date night or business drinks. Highly recommended for your next night out in Leith.
Review: Guido’s Proper Fish & Chips, a chippy in Leith
Guido’s brings proper sit-down dining to a traditional Great Junction Street chippy in Leith. Expect fresh haddock, crisp jumbo sausages, and punchy burgers served in an unpretentious room packed with authentic local character and friendly staff.
Review: Whirlybird, a restaurant on Victoria Street
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: Paesano Pizza, a city centre pizzeria
Experience authentic Neapolitan craft at scale. Paesano on George Street offers rapid service, traditional Italian ingredients, and a bustling vibe that makes it perfect for group dinners and quick City Centre bites.
Review: Eden’s Kitchen, a bistro on Broughton Street
A veteran of the Broughton Street food oasis, Eden’s Kitchen prioritises GMO-free and organic ingredients. The open kitchen and pizza oven create a relaxed, picturesque atmosphere perfect for a casual but high quality Mediterranean meal.
Review: Bandits Burgers, Leith Walk
Now in the old Kilted Donut unit, Bandits serves up hearty comfort food. From the titular Bandit Burger to buffalo wings and churros, the menu is packed. It’s family-run, warm, and offers a great alternative to the city’s many smash burger joints.
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: Flatbread Turkish Bakery House, Haymarket Terrace
Located near Haymarket station, Flatbread Turkish Bakery House serves authentic Pide and Lahmacun. The venue is clean with a great bakery counter. While portions are light, the Doner flatbread is delicious and the service is fast and friendly.