Great take away!!!! Perfect Fish and Chips. Service was quick, and quite friendly. Crisp and…read moretasty.

I usually avoid restaurants in touristy areas, and despite being on the tourist-congested Victoria…read moreStreet, I had to stop into Bertie's on a friend's recommendation (and was surprised by how much I liked it!). The Lemon & Herb Baked Fish was so flavorful and juicy. I tried a Deep Fried Mars Bar for the first time and loved it (I don't know what it reminds me of, but it's crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and hot enough to burn the top of your mouth). The star was definitely the Breaded Haddock. I've had fish and chips around the UK for much cheaper, but at a slightly higher price point you get a perfectly crispy piece of fish with double-fried chips. It's really more about the experience of being in a posh fish shop. It's packed with tourists, so you'll be handed a map of the city at the end -- which I found to be pretty funny given I was living in Edinburgh at the time and came with another local. But it's charming and certainly worth a visit.

Absolutely delightful, wholly gluten free food stand. Tupiniquim as an excellent variety of crepe…read moreoptions from savory to sweet - I got one of each (Steak pancake + avocado and the nutella crepe). I sat and enjoyed them but they would make easy walking food, too. Service was quick and the owner was kind and amenable to my questions. Sitting area near by was clean and accessible!

Cute place that used to be a police box…read more 100% gluten free eats here. They have crepes stuffed with all kinds of yummy goodness. I tried the Chicken Curry Piri-Piri. The flavors blended perfectly and it was worth the long walk in the rain to get it. They have a little seating area next to it but it's all exposed to the elements. After you eat you can always go for a stroll through the Middle Meadows Walk or just people watch.

I went to the Milkman a few times for a coffee while in Edinburgh! The staff keeps the line moving…read moreand helps with the flow of foot traffic. I LOVED the tomato/cheese croissant and inhaled it so fast that I didn't get any photos. This is a cute (read: Instagrammable) spot and there are a couple of locations in the area.

I had to try this super hyped coffee spot while I was in Edinburgh. We stopped by the new location…read morefirst to take some pictures, but ended up getting our coffee and pastries from the original location further down the street. We ordered an iced latte, a black coffee, an espresso walnut brownie, and the chai glazed cardamom bun. The staff was nice and gave us a few recommendations, which were super helpful since it was our first time there. The café itself is pretty small, with limited indoor seating and a few tables outside. There was an organized queue to get in and order, but it moved pretty quickly, so the wait wasn't bad at all. Everything was good, but I can't say it was the best coffee or pastries I've ever had. Maybe my expectations were just too high because of all the hype, but I was definitely expecting a little more.

So, first day of opening, I headed to Sugar Daddy's. It is a completely gluten free bakery and they…read morecan also cater for other free from which is going to give them brownie points from me. The bakery is based on Rodney St, other side from the Marshmallow Lady. They have some seats inside (about 6 perhaps) so you can sit in and grab cake and coffee. The seating area was full when I visited and I wanted cake to take away. They had some cookies (60p each), brownies (£2.20 - £2.50 each) and a couple of cupcakes including red velvet (£2.50). I grabbed a white chocolate blondie and a red velvet to go. I was surprised at so many brownies available (normal, peanut butter, salted caramel, etc) as many gf people have brownie fatigue as thats traditionally the only cake we'd be offered. Service was friendly and helpful. There is a loyalty card - collect the stamps and after six, get a freebie. So, the taste test. I tried a bit of the blondie as I was wandering to Stockbridge. Very sweet, and I'm a sugar junkie so I was glad I only had a couple of little bites as I think the full thing would be too much. I was saving myself for the red velvet cupcake. It was disappointing which I hate to say as I love that places like this are popping up and catering to gf. I could see the top of the cupcake was cracked so I thought this might mean it was overbaked and it was :-( In the interests of research, I ate it all but it was consistently a bit hard throughout. I did like the icing, really good and not fake sweet like Bibi's had ended up. So, 3 stars. I wasn't wowed but I'd return once the hype has died down to see if the cupcakes are better.

For my 100th review it had to be something special so what better way than to review a 100% gluten…read morefree bakery. This was our 2nd attempt to visit as when we visited the 1st time it was closed. The inside of the bakery was very retro which i loved and the display case had 10 different cakes to chose from!! There are little lables attached to each cake as some are also vegan and nut free. I chose the ginger cake and my bf had the mint choc brownie. Both were huge slabs of cake for £2.50. They really dont scrimp on portion sizes. My ginger cake was amazing if slightly on the sweet side. I sampled the bf's brownie and it was really nice. I brought home some cupcakes and also a pizza scone to try. There are 6 bar stools to use if you want to sit in but unfortunately they dont have any soft drinks which is what stopped this from being a given a 5 star review. Will definitely be back when visiting Edinburgh!

Walking in to The Devil's Advocate in Advocate Close, just above Market St, the large bar greets…read moreyou. We chose the Scottish Road trip whiskey flight. As someone who truly loved little about Scotch, it was a wonderful way to taste and compare smoky vs peaty whiskeys. Fun. Our table was upstairs and we sat next to an open door which allows for fresh cool air. It was a warm day in Edinburgh. Our server was wonderful, patient and really helpful. Our choices were truly delicious. We started with the fish board, olives, and mushroom skewer. We loved them all. I enjoyed the cod main dish, while my wife finished the starters. The side of asparagus was also excellent. The mouse dessert was delicious but very rich, it's enough for 4 people. The cost of dinner was also totally reasonable. I recommend this place highly.

After seeing the high reviews on Yelp, I decided to make a reservation for this restaurant. We…read moretrekked up the steps of Advocate's Close to get there. When we arrived at noon (opening time), the restaurant wasn't too busy. There is an impressive bar downstairs with many whiskies. We were led upstairs to the dining area. There is outdoor dining too that would be nice if the weather was warmer. Cool vibe, but it is kind of dark inside the stone walls. The menu is Scottish-focused with seasonal ingredients. We didn't want to overeat, so we decided to share a starter and a main. We got the Scottish venison fritters, which were ok. We enjoyed the pappardelle pasta (roast pumpkin and pecorino sauce, wild mushrooms, spinach, bacon and poppy seed crumb, crispy sage). It was flavorful and didn't feel too heavy. Staff were friendly and it was an enjoyable lunch.

So I was a bit skeptical about the restaurant since it's quite touristy but this was probably one…read moreof the best meals I had all trip. The location is central and the restaurant is quite large. Our tour guide recommended this spot and I was so pleasantly surprised. I had the Pacheri which had mushrooms and sausage. The pasta was home made and food came out rather quickly. Everyone enjoyed their meal here.

Stopped by this spot for Italian while walking around Edinburgh and had a nice experience overall…read more We ordered the minestrone soup, penne pomodoro, and a margherita pizza. The soup was warm and comforting and came with a piece of bread on the side. The pasta and pizza were both a little saucy, but tasted very fresh. I also liked that they added fresh parmesan on top of the pasta. The ambiance was really nice and there was plenty of seating. For dessert, we shared the Coppa Rocher sundae with pistachio and chocolate ice cream topped with whipped cream. The ice cream was very creamy and it was a great way to end the meal. The servers were friendly, and the food came out without too much delay.

If you're in the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and it's time for breakfast this is the place…read more A hint is the Little Larder is next door and open for breakfast so this is the place to eat. The larger restaurant is amazing for all the other meals but the little larder is an amazing breakfast spot. The service is excellent and they treat you like family. Helpful and very accommodating if needed. The place is small (hence little larder) but worth any wait as you will not be disappointed. Go, order the traditional breakfast and coffee or tea, sit back and enjoy.

I made a reservation the night before to try their full Scottish breakfast…read more I arrived a little early, the larder has two store fronts on the same address! Once one area is full they will sit u to the other area! I was sitting right by the window and it was lovely. The decor is cozy and homie! The server is very friendly and I ordered full Scottish breakfast to try out everything and chai latte. It came fairly fast and it was a very full dish. I tried all the food and they are all yummy. The blood pudding is not quite my favorite. And the bean with the red sauce is a little too spicy for me. But overall it is very good. Chai latte is super yummy and not overly sweet!

Fabulous and generous portions. Our party tried multiple dishes and all loved them. I had the…read morechicken with smoked cheddar potatoes and it was amazing. Great service and we were in and out without feeling rushed. Definitely recommend a reservation

We were very excited to be lucky enough to get in. Malays is very busy and reservations are…read morestrongly recommended. We were visiting the area and decided to try to stop in. The first try was in the evening by and the wait was full. The second time was at lunch and with luck we got in. It is a pleasure! There are two places a few doors apart. One for reservations and one for the walk-ins. The place is modern and rustic, fits the vibe of the city. The staff are friendly and efficient with lots of knowledge about the food. The meal was outstanding. For a casual dining experience. This is a wonderful option. The haggis was a great version and the mash is lovely. Slightly creamy with the added flavors make it more than basic mash. The bacon and onion was not overpowering and complimented the haggis wonderfully. The lamb was perfect, fell off the bone with a deep rich sauce. The scotch bonnet added flavor without a lot of heat. The broccoli was perfectly steamed and still crispy. Everything was fresh and bright and balanced. We fully loved the entire experience!

Such a friendly and beautifully set restaurant. The food is picturesque and top notch. Everything…read morewe had, from the large portions of bread paired with roasted red pepper humus to the flaky and flavorful cod, was exceptional. The wait staff is helpful as well as friendly. They prepared a table for us even amidst a packed house. Know that this is not just a restaurant, it's a date night restaurant. We brought the kids, which was perfectly okay, but the setting and price is more date night worthy. This place is terrific! Enjoy!

Howie's was our first dinner stop on our first day in Scotland. I wanted a nice restaurant that had…read morea vegetarian version of haggis (so I could dive right in...), and we had made a reservation weeks in advance of our trip. All good! This Howie's location is on Victoria Street (one of the most photographed streets in the world and the visual influence for Harry Potter's Diagon Alley...it's a few minutes' walk from the center of the Royal Mile, so the location is fantastic. Our reservation was on the early side, and the host made a point of telling us a couple of times that they'd need the table back after a certain period of time. We don't really dwell for hours in restaurants, so that note is not something we really needed, and after seeing it in the reservation confirmation, as well as being told twice by the host, there was a little bit of a feeling that the entire purpose of us being at Howie's was to get out as soon as possible so they can have the table back. Besides that tone-setter, the service and food were fantastic. Our server took a lot of time going through the options with us...she gave me a good perspective on the vegetarian haggis I was getting to help me contextualize its flavor and texture with the real thing, and was very nice! The asparagus and pea risotto I had was also beautiful and had good flavor. As a vegetarian, I appreciated that the menu had everything labeled with dietary restrictions. (which seems to be more of a standard in the U.K. than in the U.S., but this was our first dinner stop in the country, so it's worth noting.) Howie's gave us a good introduction to Scottish cuisine. Its location couldn't have been better, and our server was aces. I hope we gave the table back in time to not cause a panic. ;)

One of the best finds in Edinburg! If you're looking for yummy and healthy food, this is the place!…read moreEvery thing I've had from here, the salads, soup, drinks and desserts are amazing! Very tempted to ask for recipes, that's how good I think it is. The restaurant itself is small but super cute! The staff is very friendly and attentive as well as quick to give you your order.

I had the best chai latte I've ever had at Pumpkin Brown! I didn't realize they were vegan so I…read moretried to order with whole cows milk, but then decided on hazelnut milk instead. I'd never tried a nut milk before, but the hazelnut paired perfectly with the warm, spicy chai. The latte was the perfect size and came in a nice big cup. It was absolutely delicious! Perfect for a chilly fall day.