We had an amazing meal here. We thought we'd see lamb on menus a lot more in Scotland. Fortunately a Middle Eastern restaurant is always a likely spot to find it. The man in the kitchen is working the grill like a master. My lamb shish were great but the kofte was so well seasoned it was even better. We started with mezze and ended with tea at our hostess' insistence. This place has a real family run atmosphere and the clientele are mostly Middle Eastern. read more

See all

The food was delicious. The service was nice. The cook was not here when we got here but the hostess is charming & she made up for it. It has a small, clean footprint with Turkish lamps & music. I would recommend this place while in Edinburgh read more

Great service even with only one person at service! Nice and cozy inside. I stayed at the hotel across the street and went twice since the food was so good! read more

Excellent food and service. Falafel is just right and the chicken and lamb kebaps were soooo good. Nice, healthy delicious Turkish food.

Wanted takeout and found them online, delicious fresh food! Was easy to order online. Seems like a local family owned restaurant, they were very friendly. We had a large order and it was all so hot and fresh. I highly recommend. read more

We arrived in Edinburgh late and HUNGRY. Rodi was right across from the hotel and open, so in we went. The food was phenomenal--tangy cacick, tender kebabs, warm bread. Were we just hungry? No, the food was that good we went back the next night! If you're in the area and in the mood for some seriously good Turkish food, this is the place. read more

Rodi to me feels like what I would expect to find if I was given a really good Turkish home cooked meal. There certainly no pretence to the food here its good honest and very tasty. For my starter I went for the Sucuk - a heavily spiced beef sausage that was served with salad. One thing you notice in this place is the intoxicating wafts coming from the grill - having been hungry on arrival by the time my starter arrived I was pretty much drooling. The sausage was delicious, served on a small salad and with some bread on the table it didn't need anything else. This was a sausage celebration. Huzzah to the humble banger! For my main I opted for the lamb spare ribs, served with rice and pida ( a really nice flatbread) as well as the various salads they brought to the table. Of the salads I really liked the charred onions with pomegranate - as Blythe.R said they are intense....I like intense. The ribs were meaty, flavoursome and plentiful....basically my ideal kind of plate. A few extra napkins would have been handy but I demolished the ribs in records time with a big smile on my face. Always a good sign. All in all this is a surprising gem of a place! Rodi comes highly JD Recommended! read more

Rodi - Lamb spare ribs! Delicious!!! - Turkish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I recently visited Rodi with my Yelp friends for a relaxing evening dinner. Rodi is located within a 5 min walk from Haymarket Railway Station, up Morrison Street.. The interior is decorated with bright colours and there is one room with plenty of space for larger parties. They have a BYOB theme. As a starter I ordered the Hummus with was served with a few slices of cucumber and an olive and not to mention the tasty bread. Personally I found the Humus a bit bland, but if you want to spice it up you can add some salt and pepper or other....... Then came the main with plenty of salad (carrots, leaves, reddish..) and Turkish bread served on the side. I went for a vegetarian Guvec topped with Feta cheese. The food comes slightly burned, which intenses the flavour. Very tasty. I heard that this is their trademark. Even our dessert, rice pudding, had a burned surface. The restaurant is kept clean and the staff was very polite. Prices for the meals are affordable. read more

See all

My bedroom when I was a young teen was blue and orange - walls, ceiling and carpet all deep royal blue; all furniture, skirting boards and door and window frames were the brightest bright orange. So in a way, walking into the orangey warmth of Rodi and enjoying its shots of deep blue felt a little bit like coming home. The effect was enhanced by the friendly welcome of the staff, and of course of the lovely Yelpers gathered around the table. It felt like a family dinner in somebody's vibrant, exotic home. Ahhh and what a dinner. The sucuk starter was blissful - chunks of spicy sausage on fresh crispy lettuce - I could eat that any day of the week and be completely happy. My main, a beautiful chicken affair, was tender, succulent, flavoursome and seriously bountiful. My mighty appetite faltered and failed me in the face of such plenty... But not so much as to eschew the offer of rice pudding for dessert. You all know about compartments, right? How the stomach totally has a savoury compartment and a pudding compartment? Well that's what was going on here. I was completely full in my main compartment but plenty of room for a bit of pudding. The rice pudding surprised me as it was cold - but I liked it a lot; rich and creamy, it was a lovely new way for me to try it. The top was burnt - I think it was meant to be that way and I could see how it was supposed to work, to give a sharper kick to the sweet pudding, but it didn't quite go, for me. I ended up scooping out from underneath. Aside from the front door, which had a tendency to stick open and let in the cold when someone entered or exited and meant that the staff frequently had to scoot over and close it (something they were always very prompt in doing) the restaurant is a lovely place. I imagine its location opposite the EICC will mean it's rarely short of business, especially in August. And if that means that Rodi continues for a long time to come, that can only be a good thing, because I definitely want to come back. Lots of times. read more

See all

I love this style of food anyway but this was an unexpected find. The restaurant doesn't look much from outside bit the staff were really welcoming and friendly. The waiter was able to recommend which dish would be best for me and was right and remembered to follow up at the end which was nice. We ordered a selection of starters between 5 of us and they threw in an extra one for free which was really nice. The bread that came with them was really fresh and tasty as well. For the mains we had a selection of skewers and casserole and all the food was really tasty. The portions were also a good size so no one (and there were some big guys) were left hungry. Nice decor as well and all reasonably priced. I will definitely be going back. read more

Rodi - Turkish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

See all

One of the best Turkish restaurants I ever eaten in in my entire life. We were a group of 16 so the owner suggested they simply serve us mixed grill platters from the bbq instead of making individual orders. We were simply in for a feast, every thing was fantastic. The Dips, Salads, Tavuk Sis, Kuzu Sis, Lamb Chops, Chicken Wings, all were great. Highly Recommended! read more

We went to Rodi based off TripAdvisor recommendations, we were in the mood for some tasty Turkish cuisine and decided to try it out. The place is cosy and decorated with pretty lanterns, it was a little packed when we arrived but nothing out of the ordinary for Edinburgh on a Saturday evening. We had starters of grilled halloumi and tzatki sauce, they were delicious we practically inhaled it. I had the tavuk sis and the PIC had kuzu guvec. Perfect portions as we didn't feel overly stuffed, our waiter was very kind and offered us some tips about the city for our visit. Definitely enjoyed our meals down to the last bite, we would like to return to try more dishes one day. PS. Everyone around us ordered by the bottle not the glass for wine...it's cheaper that way. read more

Rodi - Turkish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

See all

What an amazing source for great Turkish food, right in Edinburgh. The service is amazing, and the food is out of this world. We very much look forward to going back again. Thank you for an amazing experience. read more

Our second night in Edinburgh we ventured out to Rodi, which was a quick walk from our hotel. After reviewing the menu online (thank you for having it available!), we convinced our 9-year old that he would be able to find something on the menu. The setting is lovely, with brightly colored walls and lamps and the kitchen open to the dining area. We started with an order of falafel, which were crisp and delicious. Our son had never tried falafel before, and I'm glad this was his first encounter with it. The appetizer portion is five pieces, and our son devoured two of them. For my main, I had the mixed skewer (chicken and lamb) and it was delicious. The marinade on the meat was warm, but not spicy, and both the lamb and the chicken were tender and perfectly cooked. The rice was tender and buttery, and the salad had a pleasing dressing. My husband's andana was flavorful and tender, and he said he definitely would order it again. Then there's our son, who as a bit skeptical of Turkish food, who ordered the chicken kebab and swapped the chips for rice. One bite of the chicken, and his eyes rolled to the back of his head - he was in love. He said it was one of the best things he ever tasted, and immediately asked for me to replicate it at home. When I paid the bill, I asked Ali (our server and owner) how the meat on the kebabs is spiced/marinated, and Ali and his chef gave me a few pointers. They both were very pleased that our son's first encounter with Turkish food was in their restaurant and that the little guy enjoyed it. Bottom line: Delicious food; welcoming staff; family-friendly; a gem in Edinburgh. read more

Showcasing an impressive open charcoal barbecue, Rodi has transformed what was previously a rather small corner chippy into an excellent new Turkish restaurant, with room for around 30 diners. I've eaten a fair amount of Turkish food, over the years, particularly on my regular jaunts to Istanbul. The food on offer here compared very favourably, with their meat extremely tender, and the main course portion absolutely vast. As an illustration, I had no need of breakfast the next day after dining here, as I was still full. Overall, we said: "Rodi is a really welcome new addition to the dining circuit. Once they've grown in to their new premises a little more, I'm confident they will become a firm favourite with Edinburgh diners, as their food is delicious. I look forward to my next visit, and would strongly recommend that you pay it a visit." read more

Short and simple and a bold statement. Best Turkish place in all of Edinburgh. Simple as that. I highly recommend this place if your in the mood for authentic excellent Turkish cuisine ! read more

I had shisk tauk ( chicken ) and really enjoyed it, great hospitality and service, with the traditional turkish songs playing in the background. Would definitely make it a destination. read more

Good food. The salad had a nice vinegar dressing. We ordered Ali nazik, but there was a yummy cheese sauce and no eggplant, so maybe we didn't get that. For take away they only accepted cash, which was an inconvenient surprise, but there is an ATM outside. Will go back, shame we found this at the end of our trip. read more

Nice owner, but bad food. Fried calamari were fat, doughy circles-couldn't taste the calamari. Grilled chopped lamb was dry and tasteless. Grilled "green pepper" was searingly hot chile pepper-basically ruined the meal. Went for lamb spare ribs, but they weren't serving them cuz the butcher sent bad meat (all bone). read more

This is not great Turkish food nor a lovely spot to eat in. Food was not flavorful enough, some items were too dry, the okra dish contained two okra max, and the prices were far higher than warranted for such a dining experience. What was really inappropriate though was when we all asked for water, meaning of course tap water, the waiter gave out water bottles to everyone ($$$) in our large party without asking. Overall, we eat Turkish food often and love it, but this isn't a place I'd return. read more

Found Rodi on Yelp while visiting Edinburgh and have to add my own five stars! One of the best meals we had during our trip to the UK. Lamb spare ribs were fantastic, loved the charred onions and pomegranate, generous portions, nice atmosphere, super friendly staff. read more

the monthly yelp dinner to try out new and exciting restaurants is always good fun, especially this months visit to Rodi. this restaurant is a far venture from my usual side of town so probably some place i would have never visited had it not been for Blythe R's suggestion. after a rather lengthy bus ride to the side of town followed by a very chilly walk past the EICC i spotted a glowing beacon of turkish food that was filled with fellow yelpers, warm bright colours, and the delicious smelling of grilled meats! there were a good number of us and as in my usual style i was last to arrive. however, i didn't need long to contemplate the menu and was quite happy to order when the waitress returned with my turkish tea. i went for a starter of hummous followed by a grilled chicken dish. i'm not sure how discrimatory i can be toward hummous as i love it and have yet to find any that hasn't been to my taste. i was given a suitable portion size served along a basket of warm flat bread for dipping. my rumbling tummy was suitably pleased and i started looking forward to the main course. dishes took a bit to arrive as it appears everything is cooked fresh after you order. there is a massive charcoal fire behind the register which is both warm and cosy for a cold night but also the palce where they grill all their meat. which dishes did start to arrive we were given a number of side salads and dips and finally plentiful dishes of grilled meats with rice! my grilled chicken sat atop a smoked aubergine dip and was accompanied by a side of rice and grilled flat bread. the portion was HUGE. seriously HUGE. even after a hard run i was barely able to eat half before i was totally defeated. but portion size aside, the chicken and aubergine and rice was super super tasty and i was sad to think i couldn't eat every bite! the chicken was tender and juicy, the aubergine dip had a really lovely creamy smokey taste that mixed so well with both the chicken and the rice. the salad dishes on the side were a nice veggie accompainment but i struggled to have more than a few forkfuls of these. so overall i really really enjoyed Rodi. the food was excellent and in the future i'd likely get a main dish to share with someone! the staff are super friendly and the only negative point i can see is its rather far distance from where i live or tend to go out. however, i would this a great place to get some dinner before the many festival shows at the EICC. read more

See all

The owner (Ali) was so welcoming and the food was amazing! One of our favorite meals in Edinburgh. I highly recommend it!

We had a fabulous dinner at Rodi! The owner "Tom Cruise" was a great host and and made us feel very welcome. Best meal we have had in a long time, either in Europe or in the United States! read more

That is a wonderful place for great meal. The menu is delicious and the prices are absouletly worth for it. Nice people with big smiles on their faces. I hope the taste stays same for the next visit. read more

Food was decent, albeit bit pricy for the amount and quality. The waiter knocked down my beer bottle, which wasn't a problem as it happens, but he spilled about 10% of it and I didn't get another one. We got a plate of some dipping sauce as an apology instead. Also he only kept asking me if I wanted anything else, gave me the bill and only thanked me at the end, completely ignoring my (female) friend. It was uncomfortable experience. I won't be coming back. read more

The best Turkish restaurant I've eaten in. The atmosphere is very nice and comfortable.

I work just along the road and was waiting for this restaurant to open for the past few months. Front was done back in August so I knew it will be a Turkish place. I am a kebab enthusiast so you can imagine my anticipation. Originally I had booked a different restaurant for Monday evening past. As soon as I found out that it had opened I cancelled my plans and went for dinner to Rodi. Wow. Both me and my wife were very impressed. We went for their recommendation and ordered mix meat plate. Every bit of meat on my plate was full of flavour, tender and cooked just perfect. Great value for money. I know this place is not Martin Wishart but for what they are doing, level of the restaurant and concept, they are ticking all the boxes. That's why 5 star plus they need a boost. Can't wait to go back. actually I am going back tonight with my son. read more

I went their based on yelp recommendations which was very helpful, the food was good the service was really bad and slow ,you see the owner jump and move around the tables and you wounded why? And I asked for the bell ,and ten minutes later he came and asked me for the table for new comers ,but where is my bell? read more

Amazing food!!! We had lamb and chicken. Everything was absolutely delicious. The service was very good, too - very friendly and quick. If I lived in Edinburgh, I would definitely be a regular here. read more

Just had my first ever Turkish meal at Rodi in Morison St, thoroughly enjoyed it, will definitely be back.

Outstanding restaurant! Really delicious Turkish food. Very friendly owner waiter who calls himself Tom Cruise! Would highly recommend