Guidebook for Edinburgh
Shopping
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowFantastic Italian Edinburgh Deli - a must visit.
Food Scene
Simply the best coffee in Edinburgh - the flat white is to dream over. The coffee I missed most when I lived in Switzerland
236 locals recommend
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StSimply the best coffee in Edinburgh - the flat white is to dream over. The coffee I missed most when I lived in Switzerland
Award winning, Michelin starred Martin Wishart - an informal bistro with exceptional food and service.
49 locals recommend
The Honours Brasserie
58A N Castle StAward winning, Michelin starred Martin Wishart - an informal bistro with exceptional food and service.
Tailend
14-15 Albert PlaceThe best fish and chips restaurant and takeaway in Edinburgh :)
This is an exceptional restaurant that takes Indian food to a whole new level. Fine dining yet informal - but amazing food for vegetarians, fish eaters and committed carnivores
8 locals recommend
Mithas Indian restaurant
7 Dock PlaceThis is an exceptional restaurant that takes Indian food to a whole new level. Fine dining yet informal - but amazing food for vegetarians, fish eaters and committed carnivores
Everything Else
A unique 'anti-minimalist' opulent hotel - definitely worth a visit for lunch or afternoon tea. You will need to taxi there or drive. Worth a visit.
35 locals recommend
Prestonfield House
Priestfield RoadA unique 'anti-minimalist' opulent hotel - definitely worth a visit for lunch or afternoon tea. You will need to taxi there or drive. Worth a visit.
Fantastic Indian food - a cut above most in terms of quality and service but exceptionally good value for money.
148 locals recommend
Khushi's
10 Antigua StFantastic Indian food - a cut above most in terms of quality and service but exceptionally good value for money.
Essentials
Famous for its Haggis/Sausage and Burgers. Edinburghs premium Butchers.
70 locals recommend
Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton StFamous for its Haggis/Sausage and Burgers. Edinburghs premium Butchers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Usually busy at weekends - but if you are visiting Edinburgh - you just gotta have a drink at the Conan Doyle.
27 locals recommend
The Conan Doyle
71-73 York PlUsually busy at weekends - but if you are visiting Edinburgh - you just gotta have a drink at the Conan Doyle.
Great place for brunch/lunch or to kick-start your evening with a cocktail...!
17 locals recommend
Browns Edinburgh
131-133 George StGreat place for brunch/lunch or to kick-start your evening with a cocktail...!
A must at Christmas time - the decorations are truly spectacular and a now a 'must-see'. The rest of the year an elegant 'hang-out' for evening drinks...
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StA must at Christmas time - the decorations are truly spectacular and a now a 'must-see'. The rest of the year an elegant 'hang-out' for evening drinks...
A cool place to kick-start your evening with cocktails/champagne and my favourite place to get my Aperol Spiritz (without the guarantee of the Milano sunshine tho.)
205 locals recommend
Tigerlilly
125 George StA cool place to kick-start your evening with cocktails/champagne and my favourite place to get my Aperol Spiritz (without the guarantee of the Milano sunshine tho.)
The best seafood restaurant in Edinburgh and a 'little' expensive - but you will need to book in advance. Pre-dinner drinks at Missoni are advised with Prosecco on tap :)
124 locals recommend
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeThe best seafood restaurant in Edinburgh and a 'little' expensive - but you will need to book in advance. Pre-dinner drinks at Missoni are advised with Prosecco on tap :)