I wanted a deep fried mars bar, and I bought myself a deep fried mars bar at this spot near to the…read moretop of Fleischmann's Close. Known for kebabs, shawarmas, and burgers, Yum Yum also does deep fried mars bars, which I noticed when I first went up the steps of the Close with their outdoor sign. Being that Edinburgh is one of the few areas that have spots that make these, I was happy to see Yum Yum did it. I'm basing my review off of my order experience. It was made quickly. Payment was fast. And the mars bars was decent. If I was drunk, I would probably be foodgasming more. But I will say, it was very good and pleased I was able to experience while I was in town.

SOLID Doner kebab with a lot of vegetables and yummy sauce. This place is hidden around a corner…read morebut was such a nice find. We got the chicken and lamb kebab as well as a classic Doner kebab. Both were nice but the mixed meat was better. The sauces were really good too and I wish they had feta, but.... I think it's what I'm used to. Really great and fast snack and so happy we stopped here.

Nando's is my go to when I've spent all day walking around and I'm too hungry to decide what to eat…read morelol honestly it's great. I cannot complain. The service is always surprisingly good. Great place to bring the family. Pretty aesthetically pleasing as well. Just an easy spot you know you're going to get good food and good service.

Excellent food and service. The medium sauce was good, the hot was just right. Chicken wrap with…read morefries and corn on the cob was delicious. Fair price for what you get.

Oink was pig-a-licious. Good place for a quick and tasty lunch. I needed a protein heavy-meal, and…read morethis did the trick.

A delish pulled pork sandwich! We had no idea what to do...but the folks behind the counter walked…read moreus through building our sandwich. (Seinfeld Soup-Nazi-like, but nicer :)) It's truly a hole in the wall and we recommend it!

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.

Great service and very personable staff! Got the Fish and chips w Scottish beer...def not…read moredisappointed.

We met the owner of The Piemaker while trying this renowned quick bite restaurant in Edinburgh. He…read moreis the nicest guy and his place is extremely popular. These pies are a great light lunch or snack when consumed by themselves. Or one can get a variety of them and make it a meal. The pies are made fresh daily and displayed in the glass case at the counter along with other British style fried foods such as Tattie Dogs, Sausage Rolls, etc. There are a variety of the infamous pies offered. We tried a Steak and Ale pie and an Original Scotch Pie with brown sauce packet for the pour over. I enjoyed mine (Scotch Pie) and could've eaten a couple more God willing. Along with an Irn Bru, this was a satisfying and affodable meal. Definitely give this place a try when in the area.

I can't help to love this place and glad they are still in business, I'll always remember this…read moreplace fondly because we came to eat here immediately after getting married in Edinburgh 10 years ago. They make perfect snack sized pastries that let you try a variety without getting too full. Compared to other local pasty shops their baked pastries use better ingredients and are better cooked. I love how flaky and golden colored the pasties were. You'll find a variety of traditional pasties here as well as some unique creations worth checking out. My kids loved the hasbrowns wrapped around a sausage so much we ordered an extra one even though they said they weren't hungry before. This is located in a busy area and there are a small amount of seats inside against the window and a small table next to the drinks. There isn't any seating or place to sit outside so I wouldn't plan on eating here.

A beacon of hope in our journey. We took the overnight train…read morefrom London to Edinburgh and arrived exhausted. It was a bit cold out and we needed a place to stay warm and have breakfast. We got an egg McMuffin and a couple of hot coffees. I got the hot toffee coffee with breakfast. The only disappointment was the cleanliness. The tables and restaurant in general were nasty, even to McDonald standards!

Food came out somewhat on time. It was extremely busy. A lot of police presence. Wasn't sure what…read morethat was about. Food itself was typical for a McDonald's. Nothing spectacular.

Oh my goodness, that looks absolutely delicious! That's quite the meal, a perfect balance of carbs,…read moreprotein, and veggies, which is something I admire.

One evening in Berkeley, California, out to dinner with some friends at a Korean restaurant, I…read moreshared that I was heading to Scotland in July of 2019 and asked if anybody had been and had any recommendations for places to go. Probing why I was going a little, they got out of me I am of the Gordon Clan of Aberdeenshire, a Scotland of Old clan. One of my friends exclaimed, "Gordon!" He paused, looked me directly in the eyes and said, "You know we're rivals right?!" He is Nate James Lindsey. A member of the Lindsey Clan, one of the Gordon Clan's rival clans in Scotland of Old. Once we addressed our rival ancestries, he recommended to me The Baked Potato Shop in Edinburgh, the city I was flying into/out of for my first trip not only to Scotland, but to Europe as well. Well, I might as well go I thought, how bad can a rival clan recommendation be. The night I arrived in Edinburgh, 5 July 2019, I entered The Baked Potato Shop and was greeted by a friendly worker. After looking over the menu, I went with a baked potato loaded with vegan chilli and vegan Macsween haggis. After placing my order, paying, and getting the baked potato I thought the only thing missing from my first ever evening in Scotland was bagpipe music. No sooner had I thought that than I heard the sounds of bagpipes wafting across the cobbled lane out front of the Shop. Across the cobbled lane I went, lured by the wail of the bagpipes. After listening for a bit and providing a tip I returned to the guest house I was staying the night at. The food was delicious and filled my travel-tired belly. The haggis was the first I had of any kind, vegan or non-vegan, and it was an immediate favorite. Offset from my departure time zone by 8 hours, I went to sleep soon after eating. I woke up early the next morning ready to go. Turns out the baked potato and toppings cured my jet lag in less than 24 hours, quite remarkable. What a way to end my first day in Scotland, a recommendation from a member of a rival Scotland of Old clan yields tasty food. I will however note that I am also of Irish descent, so I am still not sure what to make of the recommendation in light of the Irish Potato Famine... Ahhh, Scotland of Old lives on.

Came in with my brother while on vacation. Looking for a Primark and stumbled upon this place and…read moresounded like an interesting place. We were pleasantly surprised! Ordered some food which was good and even had my brother try some fried haggis. I had searched high and low for a specific alcohol all over Italy and never found it. While ordering a drink at the bar I see a bottle on the shelf! Finally got to try a Sarti spritz and it was great. Plus they have ranch and cholula randomly for the Americans. Highly recommend especially for anyone looking for good bar food and a nice Sarti spritz

We'd just pulled into town after a quick flight from Dublin and were looking for a nearby place to…read moreeat. Four of us with luggage when we spied the Boozy Cow sign and decided to give it a try. We were happy with our selection. The staff was very kind and put us in a spot where we could stash our luggage a bit out of the way. The food was great, the drinks were cold and we left ready to hit the town.

Who knew loaded backed potato would be this good?!?!?!??!!? Definitely would recommend you try…read morethis place if you are in town. Lines get long, so make sure you get there right before they open. We got the Mac Daddy with salad. One is enough for two people, so unless you go with in a group, only one. Very limited seating inside and out, thus it's important to go early if you want to dine in.

Tempting Tattie's -- saw it all over Instagram and really wanted to try it. It did not disappoint…read more Cozy little old shop with a lot of charm -- just wish they had more indoor seating. Staff were friendly and welcoming, which added to the experience. The star, of course, is the food. Boiling hot jacket potatoes with so many great topping options. I tried cheese, cheese & baked beans, and spicy chicken -- all of them were delicious. Simple, comforting, and exactly what you want. Loved it.

Amazing atmosphere. Wonderful host. He came to the table and shared lots of laughs with our teenage…read morestudents. The pizza was great, hot, crispy, cheesy deliciousness. A cool, fun spot in Edinburgh!

How can you not like this place? A delightful, informal atmosphere, with a warm, pithy welcome and…read moredecades of showbiz history on the walls. Food comes quickly, in decent portions and is great, traditional Italian fare. Staff are friendly and fun.