The best restaurants Edinburgh

South of the West End and west of the castle, this well-known address, somewhat removed from the more touristy areas, boasts a superb burger menu. At very affordable and excellent prices, they are among the best in the city and the choice is vast and suitable for all tastes. You'll find vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal versions, as well as decadent poutines. The place attracts a lot of people at weekends and the long contemporary room with bay window fills up quickly.

Loch Arthur cheese, Galloway jam, Heather Hills honey and Pelham meats, the Larder Café is an absolute must for a delicious breakfast, a good lunch or a well-deserved four o'clock. Everything is prepared with great care and provides great flavors that you can't get enough of, from Scottish Breakfast to scone, quiches, soups and sandwiches. The small room with yellow tints and large windows is quickly filled. It is therefore sometimes necessary to arrive quite early, but it is really worth it!

This pizzeria is often described as the most successful in the city. The menu is appetizing and the portions as well as the garnish are impeccable. What's more, you can play the Italian apprentice chefs by making your own pizza, with the ingredients of your choice: will you dare to make new marriages? The team has a smile on their face and makes sure that everything runs smoothly in the modern and comfortable room, which is especially busy in the evenings. The establishment's reputation has enabled it to open other addresses on the outskirts of Edinburgh and in Glasgow.

Perfectly typical of Stockbridge, Hector's is a trendy and relaxed gastro-pub with a rounded front and a street-side location in the neighbourhood. We meet there to eat a good meal as well as to have a drink. It is the local - or canteen - of many residents. The decoration is that of a modern and friendly brewery where you can enjoy good burgers, steaks, lasagne, magpies, duck confit and others. Try it on Sunday evenings for a traditional roast in an authentic and family atmosphere.

Thistle Street appears to be a quiet and narrow Victorian era in the heart of New Town. The Good Living on this cool, relaxed wave to set up a busy bistro touch. The benches and armchairs welcome guests who enjoy simple but serious and innovative cuisine. The service is smiling and the wine list includes several great wines. At the end of the day, the evenings are busy.

There's no shortage of French restaurants in Edinburgh, and this one hits the spot. Fred Berkmiller runs it with an expert hand, working in close contact with Scottish producers to source ducks, rabbits, chickens and seafood, which he adds with a distinctly Scottish touch. The idea is to exploit the local terroir. The cooking is perfect and there's nothing to complain about.

On the ground floor, Teuchters is a trendy, young and traditional pub serving a wide range of beers with small dishes and tapas. Perfect for a drink and a snack. In the basement, a Room in the West End is a restaurant that offers many classics, such as haggis, Angus beef or cullen skink fish soup. Whichever you choose, you're guaranteed to have a great time, and since you're here, why not try both?

Big smiles and good humour await you at Café Milk, behind a discreet front among many others. This small, white and bright cafeteria is famous for its good food, both at breakfast and lunch time. Salads, sandwiches, burritos, soups, noodles, falafels: there are plenty of options, including for vegetarians and gluten intolerant people, and everything is fresh and tasty. Enjoy with freshly squeezed fruit juice, kombucha or special hot chocolate (cocoa from Ivory Coast and salt from the Himalayas).

Don't expect to go away hungry in this tiny take-away where only one table can accommodate customers. Most people take away one of the huge potato fillings, accompanied by your choice of one or more vegan or vegetarian toppings (curry, hummus, avocado, coleslaw, chili...). A medium formula is more than enough for a big eater and you can also enjoy a few salads and cakes, making it an ideal and tasty drop-off point just a few steps from the Royal Mile. A comforting dish and emblematic of the United Kingdom.

If you are in the north of New Town, on the border of Inverleith, this Mediterranean destination is for you. Its cosy character and light music make a meal behind its wide bow windows particularly pleasant, from where you can observe the comings and goings of the street. The smiling service is one of the strong points here and the card is simple but provided. The plates are carefully prepared and the burgers are particularly convincing. The establishment is recommended by locals and tourists alike for a quality informal lunch or dinner.

The service is unashamed in this modern and authentic Indian canteen, next to the Edinburgh Mosque. Both students and the diaspora of the Asian subcontinent frequent this region, where they eat a cuisine made up of fresh products, sourced locally, in generous portions. Chicken, lamb or vegetable dishes are very popular and can be taken to the courtyard on sunny days. The place is perfect for a lunch or dinner break with family or friends, in all simplicity and friendliness.

Mother India's Café is certainly the most famous Indian restaurant in the capital. The parent company is located in Glasgow, but the Edinburgh brand has nothing to be ashamed of with its success and the locals are not mistaken. A wide choice of Indian tapas is available and the idea is to choose three or four for two people. The aim is to discover new tastes and share dishes and experiences with family and friends. The tasting delights the palate and is full of surprises. Theme evenings and menus are sometimes offered.

The discreet entrance to the restaurant makes it a little difficult to find, as if to keep it a little more secret. There is a wonderful dinner of Scottish fish and seafood, suspended above a busy artery of the city. Solo sailors can opt for a half-moon bar setting in the centre of the area and follow the backstage of a very well-oiled service. Whatever you choose, Chef Roy Brett ensures his light and precise paw in its textures and effects, like those of the great chefs.

Le Treacle is a trendy bar and restaurant that serves food, from the morning with brunch, all day long for a drink or lunch on the go and until late at night. Her Asian imagination is reflected in her large manga fresco on a whole wall, but also in the noodles, salads and sandwiches served with chips and soup suggested on the menu. For the more British tradition, magpies, burgers and breakfasts close the march. The opening on Brougthon Street is not unpleasant and the cocktails are very exotic.

Fred's number one rule is product quality. All the products cooked here come from local farms, breeders and suppliers, rigorously selected, in a local and sustainable development approach, in favour of taste and quality. Every product cooked here is not here by chance: there is always an encounter and a story! The dishes are simple, traditional and in tune with the seasons. In a bistro-style setting, you will have the best of Scotland reworked in the French style on your plate.

This burger pub does not yet have the reputation of the Holyrood 9A in Old Town, but it has made a name for itself in New Town. Fajita, Australian, Camembert, Cajun and Halloumi are among its wide range, but you can prefer meat or salad. The Cambridge's second pride is its beers and its passion for sport. The interior is well arranged and there is a fireplace. No more children after 8:00.

On horseback between New Town and West End, there is a small walkway from Queensferry Road. The quiet terrace is a treat and the surrounding area is located there all day to eat or drink a blow. Employees of all ages and young people, as well as pensioners, enjoy getting there to enjoy successful Scottish cuisine in a contemporary and pleasant setting. On the menu, salads and a whole bunch of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, half way between the pub and the restaurant. The selection of beer will delight connoisseurs.

Perceived by many as the city's number 1 Japanese - as evidenced by its distinctions, including its reference to the Good Food Guide 2020 - Harajuku has many followers in Edinburgh. He has found the right balance between creativity and authenticity, in a zen and refined layout. The menu allows you to discover the classics sushi, sashimi and maki, and to try new flavours. It is a formula adapted to share a meal with two or more people and thus enjoy a variety of things. The attentive and helpful staff will be able to advise you.