We had the loveliest meal at Meze Meze on Rose Street. There were four of us and we ordered the…read morefeast, and every single dish was delicious and fresh. The veggies were the show stopper. The sweetest man, who I assume was the owner, brought our kiddos two Turkish delights on the house. I only regret not ordering dessert. Alcohol selection was great, and the table was comfy.

We stumbled on this find for lunch. The food was great, especially their take on a tzatziki sauce.read more

Clearly, they don't get many vegan visitors. I was so excited to see numerous dishes marked as…read morehaving vegan options upon request, but I have to say that the shakshuka is not the move. To "veganize" it, they simply remove the eggs, cheese, and yogurt, leaving behind a bowl of tomato sauce with toast, for exactly the same price. The side of mushrooms I got saved the day, which were genuinely delicious; lightly charred and topped with chives, there was a variety of portobello, shiitake, oyster, and more. The cafe is cute, definitely dressed for Instagram, and there are colorful and/or glittery drinks to complete the picture. Just not exactly as vegan-friendly as advertised.

Cute brunch spot! Very kind staff. The pancakes were quite small but tasty. Definitely worth…read morestopping by for a bite.

I stumbled across this gem while exploring central Edinburgh. The food is absolutely amazing. Truly…read moreauthentic Greek dishes with plenty of menu options, along with daily specials. The place is spotless, the pricing is quite good and the employees very friendly. I've been eating here everyday since discovering it and plan to keep doing so until I head back home in a couple of weeks.

Great little Mediterranean restaurant. Food is delicious and reasonable. People are super nice…read more Cold wine. Highly recommend, but it's small so book ahead.

While exploring the Royal Mile, we stumbled upon a Kurdish eatery whose terrace overlooked Victoria…read moreStreet. What used to be called Hanam's is now Daika; same menu, same offerings, I don't know if they've changed ownership. We ordered: -- Mixed Grill (£24.95): three meat skewers that he said were middling. -- Halloumi Fries (£9.85): usually my favorite thing on a Mediterranean menu, but theirs was a bit tough, took chewy to the next level, & the pomegranate molasses did nothing to improve the flavor. -- Babaghanoush (£9.80): nice texture with the eggplant bits, properly smoky, & went well with the pita that stayed warm in its parchment bag. -- we also had lemonade in a bottle that was tart & refreshing. Rather than having lunch at Daika, we instead should have ordered a hookah; smoking shisha on their beautiful terrace with a view of Old Town around us would've been more enjoyable.

To be honest everything was fine, however I just thought it would be a little bit better. The…read morefattoush salad was not very flavorful. The best thing we had was the fried halloumi. It was actually excellent and I would give that dish five stars. The Falafel was a bit dry. The grilled prawns were served with the shell on so they had to be peeled which was a bit messy. I usually don't expect to peel my prawns at the dinner table. The meats on the mixed grill were average. The minced meat kabob was the most flavorful. The others were a bit overcooked. Also, they may have been a bit understaffed but they generally did not clear any dishes when we were finished with them unless we asked them to.

I was staying at the kimpton and this restaurant is part of the hotels dining options. Ambience is…read moreelegant and beautiful. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Food is Mediterranean and offers a variety of mezze, snacks, and options from the grill. Prices are very reasonable and quality of food is amazing. That's why every night this place seems to be packed, even on weeknights. They also have a separate bar that adjoins the restaurant. I tried the mumaharra and smoked salmon roe dips which come with accompanying pita. I also tried the lamb sausages and a slow cooked lamb, both were delicious. The dessert was just ok and I think I will skip dessert next time.

Everyone was raving about going to Baba when in town so my friend and I took the bait. It gets…read morereally busy so reservations are highly recommended. We didn't have one and waited in the bar around 30 minutes on a Monday late evening. Our meal consisted of hummus, heirloom salad and the chicken thigh. The only dish worthy of 5 stars was the tomato salad. The chicken portion was generous but the flavoring was more reminiscent of an Indian dish and a tad spicy. The hummus lacked the flavor I am use to while dining in Mediterranean and Armenian restaurants by my home. Service was great and the restaurant is beautiful. We spent about $45 each on the shared meal and one drink.

Chose this place because of the high rating and menu options shown in the pics. I really don't…read moreunderstand why it's rated so highly. They basically only have pizza and wraps (no menu like the one in the pic) I was expecting a hole in the wall with yummy food. It was indeed a hole in the wall, but the food thoroughly disappointing. I ordered the kofta kebab wrap and hummus wrap both with no tomatoes. One came with tomatoes. Though the wrap was 10" x 3" the kofta hiding inside it was about 7"x1"-the veggie to meat ratio was ridiculous. I guess that's what makes it a small? I did enjoy the sauce-creamy with a little spice. My friend did make the point of why she thought it was highly rated. Nearby a university, open late, cheap, and quick...even considering all of that it's still a no for me.

This place is so gooood! I came here during one of my re-explore Edinburgh days, where I walk…read morearound this fine city until I get hungry and then go on the hunt for a favorite food. So the craving at the time was schwarma, and Palmyra had some pretty decent reviews. So off I moseyed in the hopes of getting a delicious meal. Not even 12pm yet, I was the only customer in the shop, nabbing a window seat so I could people watch during my lunch. My server was so friendly and the service overall was great. I ordered a chicken schwarma with chips. I was kind of hoping for traditional Turkish bread, but my meal came on the thinner pita-style bread that didn't exactly hit the spot, but was delicious all the same. The schwarma was large for £5.50 and my fries could have easily served two, the serving was massive. Also served with garlic sauce and a sweet type of chilli sauce. Overall a flavourful and filling meal that I would certainly have again. For about £8 this meal could have served two and easily satisfied two grumbling bellies.

We all enjoyed our food here , tasty , not too expensive . Good service . Fish & chips were ok …read more Majority of us ordered Mediterranean food and we were not disappointed.

Best Mediterranean food I've ever had! Lots of options to share, perfect for groups. We loved the…read morefalafel, the mixed grill, and stuffed mushrooms. Definitely get a side of tzatziki while you're at it. This isn't a place you want to miss out on!

I LOVE Yeni's. It's a go-to lunch choice with their bargain of 3 tapas dishes for £10.50. The decor…read moreon the inside is subtle and stylish, the colourful posters and shelves with vintage Turkish crockery brighten the space. The food is flavoursome and fresh, while the service is quick and friendly. I go to Yeni's with my friends and my family, everyone is catered for with the inclusion of vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options. The dishes are extremely reasonable in price, and midday is always quiet, if not completely deserted! Of course, dinnertime is busier if you're looking for more of an atmosphere. Lunchtime, however, is my favourite time for Yeni's. The deserts are absolutely delicious, the ice cream flavours are unique and garnished with fresh mint. Yeni's is located centrally, with excellent transport options. I have to say, I love a bit of Yeni's.

Yeni's is a real diamond in Edinburgh's food scene. The service is wonderful and the food is…read moresublime!! I come here with my mum whenever she visits as it's her all time favourite. We order practically everything on the menu and savour every morsel (and this is a woman who is the epitome of self restraint when it comes to food). You never feel rushed so you can sit back and wade through the delectable assortment of dishes at your own pace, and it's all served with piping hot pitta bread to mop up the scrumptious juices. My personal favourites are the meze sausage, calamari, mixed roast vegetables and the lamb kebabs with that authentic Turkish rice that takes me back to a particularly magnificent holiday in Istanbul. Finished off with their Baklava and a cup of steaming apple tea. Perfection. Give Yeni's a try, you will not be disappointed. Lauren x

I know I have friends all over, but I didn't realise that I had a friend in Pasha until I stepped…read morethrough the door. The prompt greeting from the fellow behind the counter was welcoming, verging on friendly. Seemingly to ensure absolutely -no- confusion on the point of whether or not we were buddies, he referred to me no fewer than half a dozen times as 'my friend' during the ten minutes I spent in the shop. Not bad for never having exchanged names, right? After a brief perusal of the menu board, I opted for a basic donner kebab. Reportedly, they also serve up everything from burgers and chips to pizza to curries. Quite versatile, considering the wee footprint of this takeaway. With my meaty bounty (which barely fit in the styrofoam container!) in tow, I returned to my hotel room to stuff my face before passing out, as one does after four drams of whisky in one night. Though I can't rave much about the meat (it ran a bit on the dry side), Pasha certainly isn't stingy with portions. Even though my last meal was nearly twelve hours prior, I was still only able to get down about half my kebab before raising my white flag in surrender. The combination of freshly toasted pita topped with shaved lamb (presumably) and topped off with salad, a lone wedge of tomato, and a heavy dousing of white sauce left me feeling satisfied and sleepy. And as if you had to ask what I did with the other half of my kebab... it vanished once the sun came up and tasted even better than the night before. Waste not, want not!

The proprietor is a very friendly Turkish guy. We had an extended conversation while my chicken…read morekabobs were over-cooking on the grill. That was probably MY fault. Nice flavors off the grill, but the chicken was really over-done. I ate it anyway. If he had not over cooked the chicken, I would have easily awarded a 4th star. Only £6. Really great place if you are in need of filling your stomach on a budget.

Some hits, some weird misses. The goats cheese and fig jam was a lovely starter. The gyoza with bbq…read moresauce was....odd, as was the teriyaki risotto. There was meant to be coconut in that dish, but it was not there. The homemade focaccia was not like any homemade focaccia I've ever seen - where was the crisp top and airy texture? It was served cold, which I think was a miss that could easily be fixed. Puddings were nice. Staff were lovely. Wine was expensive.

Most excellent breakfast, and I say breakfast as that's what we all had, even though it was almost…read morelunchtime. Good quality, delicious ingredients and plenty of them. The only slight improvement needed was that there was so much toast, tatty scone and other drier items (haggis, black pudding) that it really needed more beans / tomato to balance it out. Attentive service, helping us with extra drinks, clearing the table quickly and pointing out the service charge was already included. Clean bathrooms.