It was very hot made to order, very crisp. Not bad but have had better. Batter had a tendency to…read morefall off the fish. Chips were good.

I stumbled upon Benes while searching for the best chippy to get my deep-fried fix in. In good ol'…read moreScottish fashion, they deep-fry just about anything you can imagine: fish, chicken nuggets, pies, haggis, sausage, ribs, pizza, and so on. You get the point. One item that's not listed on their menu, although it really ought to be, is the deep-fried Mars bar. According to MyFitnessPal, this tiny snack will tax your body a whopping 600 calories! Worth only £2.50 a piece, it probably deserves a medal for such a stellar calorie-to-price ratio.

Franco's is a reliable chip shop in Newington, an area that is really lacking in good chip shops…read more It always seems to be open at the right times when I need chips (mainly after a night drinking), so it sort of represents light at the end of the tunnel for me when walking home in the cold, wet Edinburgh nights. The chips are great, and very good value at £1.50 for a regular portion. Most places charge £2, so this sets Franco's apart for me. Of course, the place also serves burgers, fish, sausages etc. All the things you expect from a chip shop. And the quality is good. Food is not left out for long periods of time and so is not soggy and tasteless. I've had only good experiences. Service is quick and friendly, prices are good, food is good. I'll be back.

This is a great fish and chip shop and a firm favourite! Consistently good food and service. The…read morehaddock supper is generously portioned, and cooked fresh so the batter is crispy and the fish moist. They do offer a much wider range of takeaway items such as pizza and kebabs. Which always look good, so I will be back to try!

Unfortunately we were really unimpressed with the service time and the food. Not only did our food…read moretake an hour and a half, we ordered starters, and mine came out burnt and was not as described on the menu. I was so hungry that I didn't bother to send it back (they also got another table's order wrong but they were also so hungry they didn't care and ate it). The server told us that it's because they have so many orders for delivery and there is only one chef. The one upside is that the mussels were delicious as a starter.

Taking over where the Room in the Town used to be, Papavero is an Italian-Scottish fusion place,…read morewith a very broad menu of options. I really enjoyed my soup and pizza, but it's hard to tell where the real gems lie on the menu, without closer inspection. Fortunately, things are very reasonably priced, so it lends itself to multiple visits. The interior is really very smart, and the welcome friendly, so if all the dishes on the menu match up, this has a good chance of being a much-loved place. Overall, we said: "I enjoyed my visit to Papavero. With a menu that seeks to blend styles, it's even harder than usual to give a rounded assessment in just one visit, but the place is starting from a good level of quality. Things are very reasonably priced and the breadth of choice is likely to please. I look forward to seeing how things develop, as I think it has an opportunity to become a real New Town favourite."

I can't review their food because it was not ever delivered. Placed an order at 6:20 online…read moreconfirmation said delivery by 7:35. By 8:15 I tried to contact the restaurant and they were unresponsive - the phone would click that it was picked up and immediately was hung back up. This happened when I tried to call again 3 more times. It's now 8:45 at night and still no food and no way to reach the restaurant to resolve this. I'd give 0 stars if I could- don't advertise delivery, take a order and send a confirmation, charge my card then NEVER ACTUALLY DELIVER my food.... oh wait it's now 9:00 and what's that? A knock at the door? Yeah thanks for delivering now I say to which the response is sorry very busy and walked away- I hope the food is better now as leftovers tomorrow than your service... not pleased.

I would say this is the best chippy in edinbugh!! The food is very nice. It is family run and all…read morethe staff are so nice and welcoming and also very chatty. I have never had a bad meal or heard of anyone who has had a bad meal from here. I highly recommend this chippy to everyone.

The guys who work here are a DELIGHT. I'm American, and they were very supportive of my journey…read moretrying my first ever pizza crunch supper, offering me every possible sauce in the shop and patiently explaining what they all were. It was delicious with their garlic sauce! I also LOVED my deep-fried Mars Bar (we used to have those candy bars in the US, but I think they stopped selling them, so I haven't had one since Halloween when I was a kid). Highly recommend!

A convenient place along Grassmarket that advertises late hours. We visited in the evening. It took…read moreabout 5 minutes for them to heat up a big piece of fish. That tasted fine. Unfortunately, the chips were mushy, like they'd been sitting in a warmer for hours. Not a place we'd visit again.

Wonderful place to eat in Edinburgh! Friendly, great food, and great prices! The food is…read moredelicious!

Café Picante's staff is stellar! The gentlemen were welcoming, friendly, kind, and extremely…read morehelpful. Café Picante is the kind of place we're drawn to for kebabs, as well as other delicious offers. However, tonight's mission was the deep fried Mars Bar. The huge deep-fried Mars Bar sign in the window drew us in. We've seen it other places in Edinburgh but finally decided to stop and see what the big deal was. The Mars bar was expertly deep fried. The batter was thin and crispy. The Mars bar was delightfully warm, soft, and squishy. It came with whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon, which elevated it. It was the perfect pairing. One has the option of ice cream, too. While tempting, it seemed like it was gilding the lily; or might have (happily) sent us into a diabetic coma. We will come back to Café Picante for savory dishes. As for the deep-fried Mars bar? The jury is still out.

Edinburgh is a bustling city this time of year and crowds filled many of the restaurants and bars,…read moreand there are a lot of restaurants. We happened into finding Maxie's, made our way through and out to the terrace. The drink and food menu were filled with choices. I had the mussels with and chili sauce and my wife opted for fish and chips. Both dishes were hot and delicious, the fish lightly battered and the mussels cooked to perfection. Sitting outside enjoying our meal and watching the crowds on a beautiful sunny evening was unforgettable.

One of the worst dining experiences. The food is bland. The staff is unconcerned. It took forever…read moreto get anyone to get us anything or bring us the check. There are a lot of red flags before you walk into this place. The graphic design of the sign/menu alone should be enough to repel most diners. The decor is as lifeless and old as the food tastes. They pack the tables too close together, which is crazy considering it's pretty empty in there. They could easily have fewer tables to give the three people trying to cut through their tough steaks with butter knives some room to think about the poor decisions that led them there. After getting attitude for requesting our check, they put an "optional service fee" of 12% on it. I guess they thought they deserved a tip because they had to walk over to our table. This place sucks.

We visited after seeing a video from a travel blogger on YouTube, and we really appreciate her…read morerecommendation. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, delicious food, and prompt, friendly service. Battered haddock: Easily the best fish & chips I've ever eaten, beating out places I've tried in both London and Australia. The batter was super crispy and non-greasy, the fish was thick and meaty, and the chips were cut to perfection. Mushy peas: not quite steamed peas, but not quite pea soup either. I liked them, though they felt a bit heavy for May and seem better suited for winter. Haggis: If you're sensitive to gamey flavors, run away from it. It was rich and deeply gamey, coated in a light batter. It came with homemade beetroot ketchup, apparently a UK staple, which complemented it nicely. Pickled onions: The only letdown of the meal. You just get two small, un-sliced onions that barely tasted pickled. All in all, definitely worth a visit if in Edinburgh.

We recently spent two weeks in the UK, and by the time our final full day had arrived, I still…read morehadn't tried vegan fish and chips, so when I saw Bertie's was nearby, I decided that's what I wanted. It was super busy and full, but we were seated at a table in the corner rather quickly, and since we already knew what we wanted (vegan fish and chips for me, a veggie burger for my son), we ordered, and the food came relatively quickly. My son liked his burger, but the fish and chips? A total disappointment. The "fish" was clearly a premade option from the store, and it was so dense and hard that I could barely finish it. The chips were fine but no flavor so I needed to add salt. The plus was the vegan tartar, which tasted quite good. And of course, I added vinegar. But I was bummed that the ketchup and mayo was in little Heinz packets instead of bottles. This is so unnecessarily wasteful and also kind of a pain to constantly be opening and squeezing them. Our service was friendly and quick, so that's great, but everything else was pretty meh, and to be honest, I don't think I'd come back here.