Appetite @ Rowlands, 42 Howe Street, New Town
0131 225 3711
www.appetitedirect.com  
Team Appetite have really made the most of this fantastic take away shop which was an Edinburgh institution under Rowland and continues to be so with Nigel. They have a great range of delicious home made proper food and are famous for their curries and salads. There are usually five choices of yummy hot main meals. This is a superb place to get your dinner too, if you’re feeling too lazy to cook. They are also Edinburgh’s leading outside caterers. There’s a family connection so mention you’re in a Dickins flat for even better service. They close at around 4pm.

The Dogs, 110 Hanover Street, New Town
0131 220 1208
www.thedogsonline.co.uk
This is one of our favourite places to eat! Owned by David Ramsden, former owner of (fitz)Henry and Rogue he delights your senses with great value food and wine in a chilled environment. The menu consists of wonderful Scottish and British ingredients and the Seafood is sourced from Fife and Caithness. Some of our favourite dishes are the Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas, Mushroom & Brie on Toast, Honey Glazed Pork Belly and the British favourite Jelly & Ice Cream.

Bon Vivant, 55 Thistle Street, New Town
0131 225 3275
www.bonvivantedinburgh.co.uk
The Bon Vivant’s is a cosy, atmospheric and very welcoming place to relax and have a quiet drink with friends or enjoy some of the delights on their lunch or dinner menu and it’s incredibly good value for money too. Offering light bites from £1.50 to a three course roast menu on Sundays from £12. A highly recommended place to go!

Monteiths, 61 High Street, Old Town
0131 557 0330
www.monteithsbar.co.uk
This trendy restaurant and bar is a real find, literally, not one of the easiest places to find but a delight once you get there. Look out for the twinkly fairy lights. Great food, great cocktails!

The Orchard, 1-2 Howard Place, Inverleith
0131 550 0850
www.orchardbar.co.uk
The Orchard has been a public house for many years, but now it has been transformed into a stylish and welcoming bar and restaurant.  With a new and varied menu produced each week, you’ll know that the produce is fresh and cooked to order. A really lovely local.

Blue, 10 Cambridge St, Tollcross
0131 221 1222
www.bluescotland.co.uk
A cool busy bistro, with something for everyone on the menu. Excellent location for a spot of pre/post theatre dining. Lively buzz and great cocktails at the bar.

The Forth Floor, Harvey Nichols, St Andrew Square, New Town
0131 524 8350
www.harveynichols.com
This glamorous, lively bistro hosts one of the best views in Edinburgh although a glass screen separates the more exclusive restaurant from the bistro section and they get the best view. Often have a great value set dinner. Superb cocktails at the bar (see below.)

Home Bistro, 41 West Nicolson Street, Newington
0131 667 7010
www.homebistro.co.uk
We love this cosy, homely little restaurant. The service is charming, and food so comforting it’s like a hug from your Mum. The menu is old school British, with stews and bangers alike.

The Shore Bar, The Shore, Leith
0131 553 5080
www.theshore.biz  
For us city centre dwellers coming down to spend an evening down in The Shore feels like you’ve been on holiday. This bar/bistro has a great vibe with a cool eclectic crowd and a laid back feel. Occassional live music.

The Olive Branch Bistro, Broughton Street, New Town
0131 557 8589
www.theolivebranchscotland.co.uk
Easy going bistro style restaurant serving good reliable food and great fish and chips. Seats outside in the Summer. 

Bell’s Diner, 7 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge
0131 225 8116
Bell’s Diner is like an institution In Edinburgh, famous for the best burgers in town. A very busy but small restaurant so you definitely need to book in advance.

The Orchard, 1-2 Howard Place, Inverleith
0131 550 0850
www.orchardbar.co.uk
The Orchard has been a public house for many years, but now it has been transformed into a stylish and welcoming bar and restaurant.  With a new and varied menu produced each week, you’ll know that the produce is fresh and cooked to order. A really lovely local.

Bon Vivant, 55 Thistle Street, New Town
0131 225 3275
www.bonvivantedinburgh.co.uk
The Bon Vivant’s is a cosy, atmospheric and very welcoming place to relax and have a quiet drink with friends or enjoy some of the delights on their lunch or dinner menu and it’s incredibly good value for money too. Offering light bites from £1.50 to a three course roast menu on Sundays from £12. A highly recommended place to go!

Chop Chop, 248 Morrison Street, West End
0131 221 1155
www.chop-chop.co.uk
This fantastic restaurant is owned by an award winning dumpling maker who works away in the kitchen with members of her family serving. The decor is a bit drab and soulless, but the food is seriously good and remarkable value. Chop chop down to Morrison Street!

Kweilin, 19 Dundas Street, New Town
0131 557 1875
www.kweilin.co.uk
The Kweilin Restaurant is an old Edinburgh favourite. This friendly, upmarket restaurant offers a delicious menu in a tranquil, comfortable setting.  Ideal spot for a business lunch, or dinner out with friends.

Wok & Wine, 57a Frederick Street, New Town
0131 225 2382
www.wokandwine.com
Edinburgh’s best contemporary Chinese restaurant. Their Wok bites are the Chinese tapas equivalent and the mood is cool and chilled.

Abstract, 33-35 Castle Terrace, Tollcross
0131 229 1222
www.abstractrestaurant.com
We love this newcomer to the Edinburgh fine dining scene. It's a really well designed, refined but not stuffy, restaurant. The staff our courteous and attentive and the food very impressive. Their lunch deal is the bargain of Edinburgh and a serious treat. We eat here if we have something to celebrate.

Martin Wisharts, 4 The Shore, Leith
0131 553 3557
www.martin-wishart.co.uk
This is the destination restaurant in Edinburgh for real ‘foodies’. It’s the winner of many awards, has two Michelin stars and is the Good Food Guide’s restaurant of the year 2006. Discreet and unpretentious this restaurant should not fail to delight although sometimes we find the atmosphere a little stiff.

Rhubarb @ Prestonfield, Prestonfield House, off Prestonfield Road, Newington
0131 668 3346
www.prestonfield.com
James Thomson has given Edinburgh the most spectacularly opulent hotel in the shape of his refurbished Prestonfield Hotel. This is the stuff of heady romantic treats. Make sure you leave enough time to luxuriate in one of the drawing rooms with a drink before and/or after dinner.

The Kitchin, 78 Commerical Quay, Leith
0131 555 1755
www.thekitchin.com
Quickly rising to star status, husband and wife team Tom and Michaela Kitchin want to showcase the best of Scottish produce. Tom has won Chef of the Year 2007 and the restaurant is also Restaurant of the Year. 

The Witchery, 352 Castlehill, Royal Mile, Old Town
0131 225 5613
www.thewitchery.com
Another romantic treat destination by James Thomson. This is one of Edinburgh’s most popular treat restaurants with locals, regulars and visiting celebs. It has two rooms the sultry upper room and the glamorous secret garden below. Great pre and post dinner menu.

Cucina Missoni (@ Hotel Missoni), 1 George IV Bridge, Old Town
0131 220 6666
www.hotelmissoni.com
Hotel Missoni has newly opened its doors in Edinburgh’s Old Town. In its luxurious and vibrant setting The Cucina creates dishes inspired by classic Italian cooking with a light modern touch. You can spend a fortune easily but there are some very well-priced dishes on offer to.

Skippers, 1a Dock Place, Leith
0131 554 1018
www.skippers.co.uk
This restaurant is an Edinburgh institution. It serves superb fish in a charming and romantic atmosphere as it has done so for years. Best to book.

Fishers in the City, 58 Thistle Street, New Town
0131 225 5109
www.fishersbistros.co.uk
This is the bigger and buzzier new relation of the Leith stalwart. Never disappoints and good for an occasion dinner. Best to book.

Sweet Melindas, 11 Roseneath Street, Bruntsfield
0131 229 7953
www.sweetmelindas.co.uk
Gorgeous, cosy little restaurant in the Marchmont area. The menu is mainly fish, but there are vegetarian and meat options too.  They have a special offer on Tuesday evening’s when you pay what you think the meal is worth! Definitely worth a visit.

Mussel Inn, 61-65 Rose Street, New Town
0131 225 5979
www.mussel-inn.com
If you are a mussel fan this is the place to go. This informal bistro style restaurants is set in the heart of Edinburgh on Rose Street serving mouth-watering seafood, simply prepared from the very finest natural ingredients.

Saffrani, 11 South College Street, Newington
0131 667 1597
Small, little, tucked away restaurant with an exciting, authentic menu and delicious food. Perfect for dinner after the Festival Theatre.

Suruchi, 14a Nicholson Street, Newington
0131 557 6583
www.suruchirestaurant.com
This popular restaurant has an amusingly written menu and good food. It is also perfect for dinner after the Festival Theatre which is right opposite.

Petit Paris, 40 Grassmarket, Old Town
0131 226 2442
www.petitparis-restaurant.co.uk
Charming restaurant in the heart of the Grassmarket. Fantastic venue for lunch, they do an excellent offer of a ‘menu £5’ which is worth every penny. Fast and friendly service, always busy, and a strong feeling of actually being in France! Charmant.

Café St Honoré, 34 Thistle Street Lane, New Town
0131 226 2211
www.cafesthonore.com
Fabulous French restaurant with loads of character, with its bistro style décor and an Edinburgh institution. Frequented by business men and ladies who lunch this is an excellent occasion restaurant and feels just like being in Paris.

L’escargot Bleu, 56/56a Broughton Street, New Town
0131 557 1600
This little French bistro is a very welcome addition to the Edinburgh eating scene. Perfect for a special night out and the service and food is second to none.

La P’tite Folie, 9 Randolph Place, West End
0131 225 8678
www.laptitefolie.co.uk
La P’tite Folie - The Little Madness serves delicious traditional French cuisine such as moules marinieres, breast of barbary duck with prunes and armagnac sauce and chargrilled sirloin steak with beurre “Maitre d’hotel”. Tucked away on Randolph Place in an unusual tudor house.

Giuliano’s, 18-19 Union Place, Hillside
0131 556 6590
www.giulianos.co.uk
We just love it! You are always guaranteed great over the top Italian service. Plenty to choose from on the menu, busy, ideal post/pre theatre spot. Don’t expect a quiet night as this restaurant is very popular with birthday parties etc, but it all adds to the jolly atmosphere.

Vittoria, 113 Brunswick Street, Hillside
0131 556 6171
www.vittoriarestaurant.com
This is one of Edinburgh’s best neighbourhood restaurants. It’s always busy and feels genuinely Italian. There’s a great pavement area to sit in when the sun is out.

La Favorita, Leith Walk, Leith
0131 554 2430
www.la-favorita.com
This is a sister restaurant of Vittoria’s (see above.) It’s quite load and very busy but serves an excellent wood fired Italian pizza, probably the best in town.

Le Partenope, 96 Dalry Road, Dalry
0131 347 8880
www.lepartenope.net
This excellent, friendly neighbourhood trattoria feels genuinely Italian. Superb value lunch menu and the food is excellent. Great place to take the kids. It’s very popular so wise to book. Fish is their speciality.

Vincaffe, 11 Multrees Walk, New Town
0131 557 0088
www.valvonacrolla.co.uk
This popular restaurant is run by the Valvona and Crolla family. It has a great buzzing atmosphere and the food is delicious, if somewhat expensive. Popular with the Harvey Nichols shopping crowd.

Centrotre, 103 George Street, New Town
0131 225 1550
www.centotre.com
This stylish restaurant is located in an old bank building and run by former Valvona and Crolla stalwarts. The food and service are always excellent but the sound can reverberate around making it a bit noisy. Great for breakfast too.

The Kings Wark, 36 The Shore, Leith
0131 554 9260
Lovely, ‘ye oldie’ style pub down in Leith. Famous for their mussels and delicious fish and chips. Good value for money and great atmosphere.

The Barony Bar, 81 Broughton Street, New Town
Great character pub on one of Edinburgh’s most popular streets. A fire is always cracking in the winter, great selection of ales, good buzz and reasonable pub grub.

Canny Mans, 237 Morningside Road, Morningside
0131 447 1484
This treasure trove of a pub is not only a feast for the eyes, but is also a feast for the palate. It’s packed full of curious and eclectic paraphernalia, this unique spot oozes character. They offer delicious smorgasbord lunches, and also have an excellent wine list. A must do experience whilst visiting Edinburgh.

The Magnum, 1 Albany Street, New Town
0131 557 4366
For great food and wine and an old-fashioned good time, you can't go wrong with this delightful and traditional restaurant in Albany Street.

The Sheep Heid, 43-45 The Causeway, Duddingston
0131 661 7974
www.sheepheid.co.uk
Possibly one of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh, circa 1360! Located next to Arthurs Seat this little pub is a must visit, why not go for a bite of lunch, a pint and a game of skittles in the oldest working skittle alley in the world.

Appetite @ Rowlands, 42 Howe Street, New Town
0131 225 3711
www.appetitedirect.com
Nigel Kennedy has really made the most of this fantastic take away shop which was an Edinburgh institution under Rowland and continues to be so. They have a great range of delicious home made proper food and are famous for their curries and salads. There are usually five choices of yummy hot main meals. This is a superb place to get your dinner too, if you’re feeling too lazy to cook. They are also Edinburgh’s leading outside caterers. There’s a family connection so mention you’re in a Dickins flat for even better service. They close at around 4pm.

The GY Chinese Take Out, 27 Roseneath Place, Bruntsfield
0131 229 9922
One of our favourite Chinese take aways’. GY’s have a huge menu of delicious Chinese food, and the best thing- they use no MSG in any of their dishes. They also deliver direct to your door, so it’s the perfect accompaniment for a lazy night in.

Kebab Mehal, 7 Nicholson Square, Newington
0131 667 5214
www.kebab-mahal.co.uk
Kebab Mehal sells the best value for money Indian food in Edinburgh in a rough and ready central location. Don’t expect table cloths and candles but you are sure to be in for an interesting experience with a varied and eclectic crowd. The menu is straight forward uncomplicated, and the food is always delicious and it’s open late.

Shanas, Raeburn Place, Stockbridge
0131 332 6606
Another top quality India takeaway located in Stockbridge. Orders are freshly made so a little wait of 10 minutes or so maybe required but it is worth the wait.

L’Alba D’Oro & Anima, 7-11 Henderson Row, New Town
L’Alba D’Oro is Edinburgh’s most famous Fish & Chip shop. Anima situated next door and owned by the same people offers 'feel good' Italian food at great value.

Dusit Thai, 49a Thistle Street, New Town
0131 220 6846
www.dusit.co.uk
This elegant central restaurant is the best Thai in town. The food can be sublime with tantalising combinations. It’s a quiet space and romantic.

Thai Lemongrass, 40 Bruntsfield Place, Bruntsfield
0131 229 2225
This attractive restaurant is extremely popular so try and book. Interesting menu with delicious food and lovely, attentive service.

David Bann, St Mary’s Street, Old Town
0131 556 5888
www.davidbann.com
Stylish and beautiful restaurant serving exciting vegetarian food. Always busy but a great place to have a ‘natter’ with friends are tables are well spaced. Lovely service.

Kalpna, 2-3 St Patrick’s Square, Newington
0131 667 9890
www.kalpnarestaurant.com
Fantastic Indian vegetarian restaurant, in the heart of the south side. It’s lunch buffet is legendary (you won’t need any supper!) Excellent menu and delicious tasty food, never disappointing. Charming service.

Black Bo’s, 57 Blackfriars Street, Old Town
0131 557 6136
Intimate, bohemian, laid back atmosphere in this great restaurant with a cool bar next door. Non vegetarian is available on request so you can go with all your friends.

Susie’s Diner, 51-53 West Nicholson Street, Newington
0131 667 8729
Self service, popular restaurant in the University area. Huge helpings of cheap, wholesome food and nice people. Mexican and Middle Eastern influnces.

Henderson’s, 94 Hanover Street, New Town
0131 225 2131
Henderson's offers cutting edge vegetarian cuisine using the best and freshest ingredients at affordable prices. There is also a bakery, deli and gallery here too.