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.

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!

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.

While my mother and I were in Edinburgh earlier this year, we were getting hungry walking around…read morethe city and we stumbled across this restaurant. We walk in and were seated upstairs, which gave us a great view of the busy street next to the restaurant. I ordered the fish and chips, a glass of scotch, and the sticky toffee pudding.......all were awesome. The hostess and waitress were really nice and accommodating. The food came out hot and fresh. Overall, it was a great experience and I wouldn't definitely eat here again.

Conveniently located near many Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues. Perfect for traditional British…read morefood that isn't too fancy. Seems to be able to give you a quick turnaround, if you're in a rush. Battered Fish & Chips - Haddock: A classic and seems to be their specialty. Big flaky fish and nice fluffy batter. Lots of thick crispy chips. Plus mushy peas, if you're into that kind of thing. Only issue is that sometimes they neglect to give you tartare sauce. Breaded Fish & Chips - Haddock: Maybe even better than the battered fish. The panko on top of the batter gives it a nice hearty crunch. Perhaps not traditional, but I'm a fan. Fish Cakes: The two crispy cakes are a much smaller portion than the regular fish. However, they definitely bursting with more flavor from the smoked fish and all the nice herbs. Could work if you split this and a regular fish & chips with someone. Curry Sauce: Took a few reminders to my waitress, but finally got my side sauce. A good helping. Kinda closer to Japanese curry than an Indian curry. Dipping the fries in this is purely amazing, much nicer than malt vinegar. Eton Mess: Save room for dessert! The pairing of smooth Scottish ice cream against crunchy airy meringue is perfect. Plus the raspberry sauce and whipped cream. A great way to end the meal on a sweet note.

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.

Rapido is a great little chippy on Broughton Street, I rate it as one of the best in Edinburgh…read more The shop is bright, clean and, surprisingly for a business selling fried food, not at all greasy. They sell all the usual chip shop favourites like fried fish, smoked sausage, haggis, fried pizzas and of course chips. There is also an extensive pizza menu, featuring exciting toppings like gorgonzola and parma ham (believe me, this is exotic for a Scottish chippy!), all of which are freshly made to order on deliciously thin and crispy bases. If you fancy something a little healthier there are baked potatoes, again with lots of fillings to choose from. The counter has a tasty selection of traybakes and I often pop in on my way home from work for a piece of the rocky road, it is gorgeous!

The name 'Rapido' gave me the impression that my fish supper would be cooked, wrapped and payed for…read morewithin nano seconds of my ordering it. I was so wrong. To be fair, it was really busy, but the queue to even place the order seemed to take an age. When I finally did order it then took another five minutes to get it out the shop! This was my only main criticism, however, as their menu is huge with plenty to choose from in the way of traditional suppers, pizzas with just about any topping and plenty of cooked sauces to accompany them. The fish supper cost £4 which was quite reaosnable, considering the fish was good quality, although the chips weren't the best. Rapido serves pretty decent food, just make sure you bring a good, long book with you for the queue.

This is a good place to get a quick bite, they make some homemade dipping sauces, like garlic mayo,…read morespicy mayo and fresh tartar sauce; all of these are really good. It's all fried food, so it's a bit heavy, but it is yummy; especially after pints at the pub.

The fish and chips here were phenomenal! If you want where the locals in Edinburgh go this is the…read moreplace to visit. This is the best chippery in town! Must try the special sauce and also get a lovely bottle of Scottland's Irn Bru to drink. The fish here is perfectly cooked and the batter is crispy. I will be back here on a future trip!

This is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. The Golden Bite has ruined fish and chips for…read moreme forever. Because I will never - EVER - find a fish supper superior, or perhaps even equal, to the one I had this weekend from the Golden Bite. I travelled to Portobello with Moray L on the express mission of trying the legendary Bite Of Gold after reading Justin G's review, and we were the first ones in when the doors opened at 16:45. The man who greeted us over the counter could not have been happier if he had been a dog in a field full of squirrels. It doesn't seem an exaggeration to say that I suspect frying fish has been his lifelong passion. Because we were so early, we got the first haddock to go into the fryer - clean, white haddock of gobsmacking, Jonah-swallowing proportions which the chap wobbled at us playfully before setting about the battering and frying. At this point - minutes after the doors opened - the shop filled. I mean it properly filled. I know not how many of these were pilgrims like us, and how many were locals, but it's clear that the reputation of The Golden Bite's fish suppers is widely renowned. I was reaching five stars simply from the cleanliness, the rich frying smell, and the chap's jollity before I'd even put anything in my mouth, and when a small girl entered and he pulled down a teddy bear to wave at her, I was smitten with the place entirely. But the food. The food. The proof of the poisson is in the eating. Oh. My. Wrapped lovingly in paper and carried down reverently to the seafront for consumption, these piscine Midas fillets were battered to crispy perfection, but still with the softer underside that makes a fish supper truly sensational. The chips - proper chip shop chips - were glorious and plentiful, but not so numerous as to prevent one from finishing the lustrous, luscious fishywishy that so enchanted both me and Moray. I need to go back. No, you don't understand. I NEED to go back. Now. And I don't think I will ever love a fish supper in quite the same way that I love the Golden Bite's.

A great chip shop that can be found in the Main Street in Portobello…read more Run by Italian husband and wife team serving freshly prepared pizzas, jacket potatoes, I even spotted a battered ribeye steak in the hot display cabinet as well as the famous fish and chips that are cooked to order, for me that is a really good sign of a well run chip shop where the food is fresh and not sitting in a hot box for ages. Crispy batter and cooked just right. I did notice that a plastic sheet A5 size was placed on top of the fish to stop it from sticking to the paper what a great idea, this shop is a must for anyone passing by