This is a good place to get a quick bite, they make some homemade dipping sauces, like garlic mayo, spicy 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. read more

The fish and chips here were phenomenal! If you want where the locals in Edinburgh go this is the place 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! read more

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Service here has been fairly inconsistent I have to say. I've been three times- the first visit was definitely the best. They had a smoked haddock fish supper available that was just divine and I've only returned in the hopes of getting that same meal again. Alas, it seems to be a one-off, or I'm coming in on the wrong days. My further visits have been ok, but I've not been completely satisfied upon finishing my meal. It's a large portion of food but it's seriously underseasoned and bland so the large portion means nothing. For the cost I would expect better. I don't anticipate I'll be returning given Franco's has been consistently awesome and is equidistant from my home. Also, if you're ordering online from their store next door as well, it's so darn confusing. Why boast that you own both stores when I still need to put in separate orders on the phone and collect from each store separately? Either fix the process or don't make it a selling point. read more

The rumors are true. This is the best chippy in Edinburgh. There really isn't much more to say. It closes early as far a chippies go, so be sure to plan your trip accordingly. However, nothing they make is bad and you really couldn't ask for better service. Even if it's a bit out of your way, you have to visit this place at least once if you're in town. You won't regret it. read more

Perfectly battered fish and the most glorious chips. And not a drop of grease. A beautiful thing. I've wound up at L'Alba D'Oro twice now and am really impressed with the quality. Service is chirpy and fast which is what you're after with your chippy. Death to the greasy, over-salted fish supper. - Hello, L'Alba D'Oro! PS. Maybe it was just the lady who served me but she was stingy on the salt and vinegar. - I'd ask for extra if you like a lot. read more

There are no finer chips in Edinburgh. I could stop the review there and save my poor overworked fingers, but they deserve a better write up, so I'll continue regardless! L'Alba D'Oro is a place I've been coming to for years and I can't understand why I haven't reviewed it before now. It's far from Princes Street and the tourist drag, but it still attracts people from all over the place due to it's reputation. It's not your normal chippie, in that it has an amazing selection of wines and champagnes behind the counter. Read some of the amazing newspaper articles that are lovingly framed on the walls and you'll see that has become their calling card of sorts. But I'm not a wine buff, so I'll stick to the food. I had a sausage supper, because I don't like fish. Maybe that's blasphemous to some, but I just can't cope with seafood at all. So, my sausage supper was served in a box which instantly screams class. I'm easily impressed, sue me! The batter on both sausages was gorgeous. Just the right shade of golden brown, and managing to be chewy and crispy in equal measures. The sausages themselves were fairly big and cooked spot on. And then there's the chips... oh, the chips... The chips are little fried slices of potato heaven. I can count 3 places in Scotland where I actively look forward to JUST the chips - here, Anstruther and Girvan - and these are very possibly my favourites. Easily the best chips in Edinburgh, even if you do nearly get salt and sauce. It's salt and VINEGAR, Edinburgh, duh! The staff are always happy and friendly and it has the feel of a real family run business, and you know, it's just a great place to visit. There's a few seats and a ledge at the window so you don't need to walk the streets with your food, you can sit and read the newspapers on the wall, or watch the world go by out of the big windows. I'm typing this up and I'm getting hungry again... read more

I ate in here on Friday night at about 9pm when I'd been sipping in wine since 4:30. My point is, my review might be sliiiiiiiiightly skewed by my starvation and intoxication, but not much. When I walked in I noticed how clean, friendly, and well decorated this place is. I know that's not exactly a must in a chippy, but a nice addition anyway. My man wanted pizza while I was jonesing for a fish supper. I was sent next door to get the pizza and the sweet wee woman behind the counter didn't want any of the food to go cold so she advised me to order my supper after the pizza was ready because it might take a while. I was too hungry and just ordered and ate my supper right there, as my man waited for his pizza. Cruel, I know. It was divine. I can't normally finish a fish supper because it eventually gets a bit soggy and a bit gross. Not this one. I took it DOWN (not at all alcohol related...). The batter was wonderfully crispy (I'll admit I actually resorted to munching on plain batter), and the fish was perfectly moist. I asked for extra salt and vinegar and it was doused to my heart's content. I'll admit, I don't really recall much about the chips, because I was so busy devouring the fish, but I'm sure they must have been quite nice! To be honest, though, the reason why this place really stands out for me is that they've joined the "Fish Fight" - you know, where all of those celebrity chefs are trying to get people, chippies, fishmongers and supermarkets to start branching out and trying different types of fish, and reduce the strain on overfished breeds like Haddock? So, they have the choice of mackerel here as well. They advertise it in a bap, but I'm assuming you can go for it as your supper if you so please. My man and I decided that we would go mackerel next time, when we're a wee bit more with it. read more

Trying out new takeaways always makes me nervous. When I lived in Manchester it took nearly 6 months before I found a chippy that was up to the standard that I like to call "potatofriedheaven". Thanks to yelp, I have found such a place in Edinburgh within my first week. This place had won tons of awards over the years, and rightly so. The chips are wonderful, not overly greasy but still nice and soft. The portions aren't huge though, so be prepared to get a large! Fish here is obviously fantastic. Freshly caught haddock that is lightly battered goes down a treat. The only negatives in my entire meal was the curry sauce that was just wrong, but you know what? The gravy was so yummy that, I'll have that instead next time - problem solved! Not stupidly expensive but it's a little bit higher than your average... But like my Mummy always told me- you get what you pay for! read more

Best chippy in Edinburgh. Contender for best chippy in the world. Need I say more?! Well I will do anyway, because (I talk too much and) no stay of mine in Edinburgh is complete without a stop here! There's always one day on a work trip when cooking is too much effort and the healthy eating goes out the window and I treat myself here. A fish supper of haddock and chips will set you back £6.50. Spendy for a chippy but the portions are massive, and did I mention this is one of the tastiest fish and chips I've ever had?! Fresh and nicely cooked, the fish lightly battered, the chips firm but squishy. Delivered in a cardboard box all ready to be recycled after you've devoured the contents. They do have plenty more interesting stuff like scampi, haggis, black/white sausage, and various burgers and pies (all also a good £2 cheaper), but I tend to stick with the classic. Also not that it matters very much but the place itself is bright and welcoming, with various news clippings framed on the walls which confirm its legendary status. One word of warning from experience - the brown sauce bottle and the vinegar bottle look very similar. Be careful what you say yes to. Yeah, let's not talk about that visit :P Give it a go. If it helps, they also do home delivery. Though without the 10min walk and thigh-busting stairs to my 4th floor flat, I'm not sure I could justify it to my waistline! read more

This place is a bit of a legend in the Edinburgh fish and chips scene (is there even a scene?). It is basically a wee chip shop with a couple of stools you can perch on to eat your dinner. Works well indeed. There is also a load of old press clippings to keep you entertained as you order your grub. I went for the classic battered sausage supper. Served with a smile and banter, and consumed pretty quickly as it was a good battered sausage supper. Big portion size - couldn't finish it. Recommended as far as fish and chip shops go. read more

A very good pizza place in the area of Bruntsfield. My friend came here to get our girlie night-in pizza and it was quite good- not your average cardboard with cheese stuff. It's usually busy but the service is usually quite fast. When writing this review what impressed me was their quite fancy website. Never knew chippies really got into the whole Internet stuff but hey if it means more clients fair dos. As far as pizza places go, I would come here again. read more

When I first started working on Dundas Street a few years ago, this became my local! I'm not saying i'm in there all the time but I do enjoy a fish supper or even just a poke o' chips now and again! :) It does make the walk home just so much brighter! This is a lovely, clean, establishment and the staff are so friendly and helpful. I know this place has won lots of awards and most people I know rave about it, so it's definitely built up a rapport! The haddock and chips and white puddings are divine and I love the fact they have a great selection of Italian wines and beers to peruse while you wait. The sister cafe/take away 'Anima' next door, is also a lovely lunchtime venue (though much slower service than L'Alba. A must- try if you're down this way in Edinburgh! read more

Can't believe that no-one has given this place a review yet! An excellent chippy, which has spawned an excellent Italian next door, L'Alba D'Oro (Golden Morning) is not the cheapest place to get a fish supper. But I challenge anyone to step inside, order their dish of choice, perhaps even from Mr Crolla himself, and having eaten it feel short-changed. The staff are friendly, the premises are fantastic, and the food superb. And it's not just the food that's superb - whether you're a stout traditionalist looking for a can of 'Bru, or a connoisseur searching for a fine wine, the chances are L'Alba D'Oro will provide. That's the great thing about this place - it's a high-class establishment, but it isn't snobbish at all and is the everyday client looking for a fish'n'chips is still just as valued as anywhere. read more

I've been to L'Alba D'Oro a number of times and 'inconsistent' is the best description in my experience. When you get a good one, their fish suppers are as good as anyones; lovely fresh haddock in a light crisp batter paired with freshly-cooked crispy chips. Delicious. In these cases, you could probably buy anything from the menu and you'd be delighted with it. The problem is that too often I've had the opposite experience; lukewarm, soggy chips chips and fish which has been lying about for too long. To be fair this tends to occur more often when it's quiet, but it shouldn't really matter what time you're ordering at. A good chippy, but I just wish it was a bit more consistent. read more

Went at 5pm just after they opened I think. They were shameless about putting old sausages from the display cabinet into the fryer and clearly heated up old chips as well, probably from lunchtime. The fryer was obviously cold and warming up as it didn't sizzle when the items were added. The food wasn't hot, the chips were especially cold and soggy and the chippy sauce was watered down. Hugely disappointing as this used to be one of the best chippies in Edinburgh. read more

We were just in Edinburgh on vacation and was told that this was the best chippy in town. So true as we ordered take out TWICE!! read more

This is the best takeaway in Edinburgh, by far! I have been going to this place for years and nowhere else comes close. It is a far cry from the usual over price grease you usually find. It is reasonably priced and they have a good selection of products on offer, from irn-bru to bottles of champagne. They have amazing vegetarian options, deep fried cauliflower being my favourite. I have and will in the future, recommend this establishment to anyone. read more

Meh. This was recommended as the best Chippy in Edinburgh. Fish is sitting under heat lights, not hot from the fryer.

A must eat when in Edinburgh! Very tasty, large portions and super fast service. This also results in the vendors being rather swift and there's no time for chitchat, but that's not why you're here, is it? Not much room to sit inside, but that's not really a problem as you're welcome to sit in the pizzeria next door, which is the same business. read more

mmmm not been for a wee while, but definitely feel a visit coming on over christmas (really missing fish and chips scottish chippie style as a treat!) Totally amazing, great quality ingredients and even healthy options of cauliflower (ok battered but hey!) got a wine and beer license which is sweet, but its just always sooo busy and a little out of the way for us. especially without a car as food will be too cold to eat at home if there are no tables. Really feeling the need to visit soon! read more

This is hands down the best fish and chips I've ever had! We make sure to go every time we are in Scotland! Make sure you check it out!

Yelp said they close at 11 PM but when we got there at 10:25 they had already cleaned everything up and turned us away. Rating is not based on quality of food. read more

Visiting my Dad's hometown for the first time from the USA. Staff is very friendly. I've been twice this week so far and the fish has been prepared to order...hot and fresh. Delicious fish & chips! The brown sauce is not common to me but i tried it. My aunt said it is HP sauce. read more

Yum yum yum! This place is fabulous. As well as all the usual chip shop fair (sausage, pies etc), they do a great selection of fish, which changes frequently. They also do more exotic fare such as prawns and swordfish. There is a good wine selection as well. read more

Very upmarket classy fish and chip place. A tad on the expensive side, but the food is great. I heartily recommend the deep-fried haggis (God, I could eat one right now), black pudding, ginger prawns and of course the fish. The place has some character and the service is always friendly. You can sit in or eat out, although the instore dining facilities are basically bar-style stools - nothing extravagant. I liked it because there's an Italian place nextdoor, so you can choose between the two and have a varied diet! read more

Having lived in Edinburgh for many years, I thought there were no decent fish and chip shops in the city. Thankfully, I was wrong! L'Alba D'Oro does the best fish in the city and is well worth a visit if you're in the area. Unfortunately it's a little bit far for me so I have to rely on being in Stockbridge already! The fish is delicious, succulent, well cooked and with lovely crispy batter - just like the best chippies by the seaside but without the biting wind and salty hair!! There are some seats to eat in but the main emphasis is on take away. read more

In my opinion this is not a proper fish shop and is not in the spirit of what a chippy should be. For example, chips come in a small box and this is expensive compared to other chip shops. For a real chippy, find somewhere else, there are plenty, and make sure to have proper chippy brown sauce. read more

Those from Glasgow will find L'Alba D'Oro a particularly civilised chippy as tomato sauce and just normal vinegar are available at no extra charge. The food is served in cardboard pizza style boxes and portions are good too. read more

This chippy has been in existence for as long as I can remember, and with good reason... when it's time for a deep-fried-dinner in Edinburgh this is where I'd go. read more

Fantastic food and great service. I tried this smoked haddock and chips special and it was delicious! The staff was very kind and helpful! Would definitely go back. read more

L'Alba D'Oro is an Edinburgh landmark. This pizzeria also serves all the takeaway food that is served with chips, and is a great place to buy a bottle of wine - they used to let you buy wine, uncork it and drink it (they'd provide the galsses) with your fish and chips as the few bar stools by the window but not sure if they do this anymore. I love the calamari - it's cooked in a slightly spicy batter and is delicious eaten out of a paper bag while stinging hot. The pizzeria has recently moved next door, and they have classic pizza, pasta (my favourite is the calabrese), and good value lunch specials. A 10 pizza is between £5 and £8 - but these are not your typical chippy style deep fried pizza - these are the real deal. read more

Forget the chips, the take-away pasta is what this place excels in. Simple italian sauces and pastas, fresh and bursting with flavour. The portions are smallish: fine for me, but some might need two. A great and unusual take-away (healthier than almost any other, too!) read more

Not visited here for a while and it didn't disappoint. Year on year, its reputation is earned by perfectly cooked food and excellent service. Large succulent portions of fish in the crispiest batter, and a generous helping of proper chips. read more

Excellent fish & chips. Best if you order your fish & chips cooked to order, wherever you go, and not take ones on the side already cooked. They offer a myriad of other fried foods, as well. You can also buy wine, beer, fizzy drinks, water, etc. and ice cream to take away with you. Or you can stay and eat in the small sitting bar area to the side. A very, very popular place. A top favorite. read more

Hmm. I had heard that this place had good fish and chips so we went a few days ago. Have to say we were disappointed. The chips were soggy and the fish not in the slightest crisp. (Not a patch on the Tailend on Leith Walk.) You can't beat proper fish and chips if well done but this didn't come close. read more