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.

I heard about Oink on the Metflix show, Somebody Feed Phil, and immediately added it to my research…read morefor our trip. We stopped by for lunch one day and we each enjoyed a delicious sammich. The sammiches come on a big, soft, delicious roll. And they're filled with a generous portion of pulled pork. You get to customize them a little bit by selecting your bread, the size of the sammich, the stuffing (sage and onion or the homemade haggis), and a variety of spreads (apple, homemade mustard mayo, homemade chili cheese, and homemade chili jam). My wife got the sage & onion, and I opted for a haggis filling. We both very much enjoyed our rolls. They were very filling, and the staff was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. The haggis was unique, but we are very familiar with pulled pork sammiches back home. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely recommend Oink to any hungry travelers in Edinburgh.

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.

This was a gem of a little spot, just a block or so from the Royal Mile. I stopped in on my first…read moreday in Edinburgh (8/28/25), and then again on my last full day in Scotland (09/09/2025), and had a great experience both times. The young lady beyond the counter on my first visit was very friendly and helpful, providing some lovely advice and tips for my trip (including for my proposed visit to her native area of England); if any manager/owner is reading, she gets major props! The gentleman who was working on my second trip was also friendly and helpful z but he was working on the back as well, so there was less interaction. Between my 2 visits, Zi tried a variety of pies, pasties, & rolls, all of which were very tasty (although there's something about a Greggs sausage roll; I'd stick to the pies and pasties here, and walk a couple of doors up the street for one of those.). If I'm ever back in the area z I'll be sure to stop in!

We were attracted by the advertising that the pies were not made in a mass produced way (liquefied…read moremush in a shell) but they were not must better, IMO. We came in late in the day and the selection was limited, which speaks to daily production, a positive. Service was counter and fast-food like. Though one could sit inside at a table or counter with a couple of places, it is not a place to eat in.

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.

We stopped in close to midnight on the way back to our hotel from the pub. We ordered on the…read moredigital screens. Within a minute our order was ready. The line at the counters was several deep. Our experience went very well for a McDonalds. I would not normally rate a McDonalds but it deserved it due to the speedy delivery of our food. I'd give it a 3.5 if I could.

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.

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.

Had to try the viral Tempting Tattie loaded baked potatoes while in Edinburgh and they didn't…read moredisappoint! This sucker was HEAVY and delicious! So many options to choose from or build your own! Excellent value for what you get! Seating was TIGHT! There are 2 short bar tops with 4 chairs on either wall and one long table down the middle with stools on either side with a small patio outside. Seems like most people take their food to go for this reason. Loaded Legend with crispy salt, chili chicken, 3 cheese blend, Mac & Cheese topped with spring onions, gherkins, honey chili sauce & Sam's signature sauce!

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.