Really fun spot to check out while in Edinburgh. Located right on Victoria St you can't miss it. They do get busy so I recommend making reservations if possible. For two people we shared the battered haddock & chips, smoked sausage and a sticky toffee pudding. All were delicious! The restaurant feels a little gimmicky but still worth the visit as it's a fun ambiance! read more

Bertie's gets full marks for two reasons: First, despite the restaurant being insanely crowded and busy, every single person working there was polite, friendly, and attentive. Second, they actually had several vegan offerings on the menu, including vegan "fish" (an aubergine plank breaded and deep fried) and chips. Portions were huge and everything we tried was really good. Prices seemed a little on the high side, but that's to be expected in such a touristy area. read more

We are fish and chip aficionados and Berties nailed it - very proper fish and chips indeed! I had Yelped "best fish and chips" in Edinburgh and Berties was at the top of the list. We were exploring the Royal Mile and passed by Berties just as we were thinking about a place to get lunch. The fish was a very nice and very large full thick haddock filet fried to perfection. I asked for a lager to go with it. It was so good that I really wished that I had room for more but could barely finish my first order. read more

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The best fish and chips in the UK. I would fly back to Edinburgh just to eat at Berties. The restaurant is very cool inside and the people are very nice. If you're in the area, you would be remiss to not eat here. read more

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After flying more than halfway around the world starving and tired of plane food ordered battered haddock & chips and shared a battered haggis delicious superb service read more

Best fish and chips I have ever eaten. Service was great and has an atmosphere like you are on the shore

While in Scotland, I wanted to try out a good fish and chips, without letting my gluten-free dietary requirements get in the way, and I decided on Bertie's, which is a short walk away from St Giles Cathedral and the Royal Mile, in the city centre of Edinburgh, on Victoria Street. Bertie's is perhaps the only business that I've found offering cheaper prices on Uber Eats, compared to dining in, I'm not sure if that is a difference in portion size, but I only dined inside with them during my time in Edinburgh. Haddock and Chips would be £14.95 in the restaurant or £12.95 on Uber Eats. The venue inside is clean, modern and comfortable, you go in through the steps or elevator (the latter was out of order during my visit so I opted for the stairs). I was able to get a table easily, I had a reservation but they didn't seem too busy when I came in, I presume reservations are needed at peak times however. I ordered the gluten-free haddock and chips, other than the fish and chips, the gluten-free options are limited, with many fish and chip shop favourites including gravy, curry sauce and sausage, not having a gluten-free option or alternative. They did provide gluten-free vinegar and a "chip shop brown sauce", but I wasn't a fan of the sauce and would have liked a curry sauce or gravy better. I had mixed feelings about my food, the fish and the batter were fantastic and looked almost indistinguishable from my guest's regular fish and chips, the haddock tasted so high quality, and it came apart with my fork, no need for a knife. The batter also tasted good. The chips on the other hand were awful, they were bland, a little hard and didn't taste nice at all. My guest did mention her chips were considerably better than mine which makes me want to ask why they need to do different chips in the first place, surely a high-quality fish and chip shop shouldn't need to add things to chips (such as flour), and can easily use their own chip frier, ensuring both gluten eaters and coeliacs alike can enjoy chips with their meal. We shared some mushy peas on the side plate, they were fine, nothing too special, but they were cold, and I would have liked them to at least be warm. For my drink, I had pineapple juice, which was nice, but I would have preferred it without ice. A service charge was added to the bill, which for what's nothing more than a large chippy with a sit-down aspect isn't something I'm a fan of. 3* - The fish was fantastic and probably the best gluten-free fish I've ever had, but with a lack of a good sauce and the terrible chips, it left a lot to be desired, especially as it is a tad expensive for fish and chips. read more

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Very generous portions of fish. The traditional fish was about a foot long, and tasty. The Cajun baked fish was tasty and not battered. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

Fish was great, one of the best Ihave had. I like my chips crisper. Very good for a tourist spot.

First night in Edinburgh on a 14 day stay in Scotland, the food and drinks were amazing, service was excellent, up beat atmosphere. read more

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Nice place with good food and great service. I went there twice in the last two weeks and both times were equally enjoyable. read more

Service was great. Fish was nice & crispy & fresh. I didn't like the steak fries, & the inconvenience of the ketchup packets. Spot is large & spacious. Lots of light inside. Nice spot. read more

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The food and ambiance are great at Bertie's! Got seated right away, I suggest making a reservation online! The ambiance is casual dining and the staff is friendly. We wanted to try haggis for the first time so the haggis egg rolls were the way to go and they did not disappoint. The black pudding egg was interesting and didn't really feel cohesive. Overall, a great visit! read more

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Repeat customer. Come everytime we in Old Town. Have been probably 4 times in the last 2 years. Never disappoints. A have to try place when in Edinburgh. read more

They were able to quickly accommodate a very large group of us without a reservation which was greatly appreciated! Food was great. Personally recommend the fish and chips with curry sauce. The only issue we had was the service was a bit slow when trying to pay our bill but otherwise everyone in our group enjoyed eating here. read more

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Texan here....Line was long but it went quickly for 2. Very busy on a Saturday night, but service was attentive and quick, and helpful. Ordered the haddock fish and chips (big enough for wifey and i to split), the pecora fish apetizer ( liked the sweet chili sauce) and peas. Everything was tasty and hot, get extra tarter sauce as you will need it. Very good fun place... i'd recommend stopping in! read more

Had the fish and chips. The haddock was from Iceland. Got a good size portion. Clean crisp and very tender fish. The steak fries were pretty good. The staff was grand courteous. When I went to pay my bill the waiter actually explained that I could leave a tip or not. About 10% so very reasonable. Would recommend. read more

Nice place. Food was good and ambiance was OK. Feels like this place was designed for tourism. Food was OK, service was good and prices were reasonable. read more

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This is only my third visit to Edinburgh and I always avoided this place because it screams "tourist trap." But after hearing high praise in a travel group, we decided to check it out. We had no reservations but we only waited a couple minutes until a table was ready. We both had the battered haddock for £14.95. We were surprised that it does not come with mushy peas as is common practice elsewhere. They do offer them on the side for another £3.50. No thanks. Our dishes came out immediately so it seems like an assembly line approach but this is the dish they are known for so I suppose it works for them. However, while the fish was hot and crispy, our chips were room temperature and soggy. You can get better fish and chips elsewhere. read more

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Run don't walk!! I'm normally not a fan of fish but I ate the whole thing. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and delicious food! read more

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Yummy fast fish and chips. Cool ambiance and great service. Delivered on the promise of great fish and chips. Highly recommend. read more

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Spent 2 week's traveling through Scotland and Ireland. Had fish and chips at several different locations but we all agreed Bertie's was the best. Between the service, the crispy battered fish and delicious chips, you won't go wrong at Bertie's. read more

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We dined on a busy Friday night. We showed up about a half hour early for a reservation. We were asked to wait at the bar, as we were getting our drinks our table was ready. Although the restaurant was packed, it was still a good place to have dinner, and the service was on point. The food was delicious. Definitely a place you want to visit while in Edinburgh for fish and chips! Make sure to book reservation online ahead of time. read more

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Gluten free fish and chips!! And they were delicious. Bertie's saved my husband and I late one night when we realized that restaurants in Scotland close the kitchen earlier than the official restaurant's closing time, and we had been to three restaurants already with no luck. Enter Berties! Staff was really courteous. Much bigger on the inside as well. Flaky fish and crispy fries really hit the spot and let my husband sample the local cuisine safely, as they have a dedicated fryer. Really satisfied. read more

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I have Celiac Disease and am constantly on the lookout for good and safe gluten free foods. I've had to sit back and watch all my friends eat fish and chips and never been a part of it. I finally found Bertie's Proper Fish and Chips and... wow. They're AMAZING. I asked all the questions about allergies, and they answered everything thoroughly and thoughtfully. Clearly they're very educated about this stuff. It came out in a take away box clearly marked all around it that it was gluten free (and there are other boxes and stickers that come out with it for other options). And when I tested my food, the staff wanted to learn more about how it worked!! The rest of the restaurants I've been to pale in comparison to the customer service I got here. If I could give it 100 stars I would. I cannot recommend this place more, especially if you have an allergy. read more

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Terrific food - excellent fish and chips and one member of our party had the chicken strips. Service was ok. Wait staff didn't seem all that engaged. A little wait but was fine. Came on a Thursday and it was pretty busy. read more

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Vegetarian "fish" and chips made with eggplant... Remarkable creativity. Our server was so cheerful and friendly that we ended up chatting for a few minutes. That does not happen very often. But don't try to order anything at the bar because they are too busy to talk. The food itself was well prepared and tasty. The portion size was large. The vibe in the room is distinctly touristic but we knew that going in so it was not a problem. This is not a place to see the locals. read more

Berties deserves its title for the nation's best fish and chips --seriously! Despite being located along the touristy Victoria Street, you're welcomed to a huge open-space upstairs. The restaurant has an open kitchen for an airy feel with ample lighting and clean decor. It has a great atmosphere for a casual sit-down restaurant. The main reason you come here should be for the fish and chips, of course. But let me warn you that the fish and chips come in humongous portions here. I am so glad that my flatmate and I decided to share instead. Between the two of us, we ordered the Battered Cod and Chips (£12.95), single Vegetarian Haggis (£5.50), and side of Onion Rings (£3.00). Everything was delicious and came in hefty portions. We both really enjoyed the haggis, which was fried as well and came with a beetroot ketchup that paired perfectly. The battered cod was flaky and fresh with the crispy batter covering outside. Because everything we ordered was battered and fried, it was a bit overwhelming towards the end. For future me (or yourself if you don't want to be overwhelmed by all the fried food), I'd opt for the breaded haddock instead of battered. Also, share a few different entrees as one entire fish and chip order by yourself can be quite unbearable. Otherwise, everything was delicious here. Definitely come for the fish and chips that really live up to the hype! read more

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Holy freaking crap!!! I haven't had fish and chips that many times but after this it will never satisfy me again. I'll have to travel 4,681 miles by plane and a 4 hour train ride just to eat these again. And I'll do it. read more

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Great fish and chips! Very fun place, kind of in the vein of Bubba Gump - Berties' swag on offer, cute sayings, etc read more

HUGE portions of fish & chips! We shared a large plate, gluten free, and the batter was so crunchy we were shocked. It was absolutely delicious! Please try this place, you won't be disappointed. read more

Like the name says... this is the absolute best fish and chips I've ever had, in my entire life. Every bite is perfection, both flavor and texture, a perfectly firm piece of haddock. Truly outstanding. read more

The service was quick and friendly. We ordered onion rings and salt and pepper squid and traditional battered fish and chips. All was great and all is good with the world after we ate there. read more

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Good, quick meal. Great for kids. Outstanding location. Excellent service. If you're out walking the town and just need a place to drop in and grab a bite, this is a fine choice. read more

Bertie's was close to our hotel on Grassmarket so we decided to give them a try & see if the Fish & Chips were truly proper. We got here around 7 & were seated right away. They were starting to get busy & the tables were 75% full. We started with a couple of Pints. The Pale Ale & the Lager (Morreti). Really enjoyed the Lager-refreshing & light! We ordered the grilled Halloumi for starter. The cheese was delicious & grilled perfectly-salsa was great for dipping. They have a wide variety of dishes so this isn't just a Fish & Chips spot. Despite all of the other temping dishes (vegan, veggie, gluten free, etc.) we both ended up ordering the battered Cod with upgraded chips. (Chip butty sauce & bacon/cheese/jalapeño). The fish was cooked just right with a light & flaky crust & wasn't greasy. Bonus-sustainably sourced fish. Definitely go with the "loaded" upgrade for the chips. The Chip Butty gravy was salty/tangy & the bacon/cheese/jalapeño option had a nice mix of salty & spicy flavor with just the right amount of cheese. The vibe was upbeat & the restaurant was full by 8. All of our servers from entrance to exit were excellent! We found out they just opened last fall. I would imagine more locations will be opening soon. Highly recommended & yes the "Proper Fish & Chips" name lives up to the billing! read more

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Berties is right in the heart of Edinburgh and offers a nice selection of Scottish fare. We had the signature fish and chips which did not disappoint. the fish was moist yet crisply fried and served piping hot. The chips were nicely sized and crisp as well. The setting was large venue, but well laid out so the atmosphere was comfortable and not crowded. Noise level was acceptable and of course the beer was served nice and cold. The servers were attentive and everyone was most helpful. Overall a good choice for lunch. read more

Great fish and chips and the heavy take away boxes keep the food warm for you. Friendly service didn't mind answering our tourist questions.

The fish & chips may be proper, but the customer service was certainly not. Upon entering, the man at the host station did not look up from his computer once to acknowledge us. Another employee came over to the host station three times before telling us to sit down in the bar area while a table was cleared; there was already another couple in the same predicament & three more parties would join us before our time in purgatory would end. Meanwhile, we got to watch someone who appeared to be a supervisor clear ALL the empty tables simultaneously & in the least efficient way possible--wiped all the tables, took napkins to all the tables, placed forks in all the tables, placed knives on all the tables...four separate trips to each table. So the couple who proceeded us into the joint got seated at the same time as the party who'd arrived ten minutes after we had. Needless to say, seating five parties simultaneously slammed the waiter staff, so another wait preceded our ordering. The food itself wasn't bad, but the service was so poor, I'd not go back. There are restaurants in Edinburgh that have good food and good service. read more

This place is awesome. Good piece of fish. Great crispy chips. And the mushy peas are so good. It is down a close from the Royal Mile. Worth the walk. The service is fast. 5 minutes we had our meal read more

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No complaints, much to love. We loved the fish and chips. The fried Mars bar was fun and unique. Excellent service that offered us the opportunity to tip 10%. Take the lift or stairs to the second floor. First floor is take away only, Upstairs you will find a bustling and energetic vibe. read more