I would highly recommend this fish and chip shop too, as i know my chip shops, so if you want a…read morenice tea tonight then try this place i promise you wont be dissapointed thanks ian

Below average Italian, but maybe better given the location in Fallkirk…read more We came here because it was near where we were staying to see the Fallkirk Wheel, the Kelpies and then head out to the Edinburgh airport the next morning. Given the past reviews and how much our kids love Italian food, we had high expectations. The food and experience was just all odd and not that great. First, the service was just a bit strange at first, we got seated, but somehow felt like we were doing things wrong the whole time. They seemed confused about what we'd ordered, took and changed our silverware a few times I think trying to make sure they were right for the the meals we ordered, but it was all just odd. As part of that I felt a bit like I was pressured into ordering more food than I wanted. Nearer then end, the waiter seemed to take a shine to my daughter, which helped, but still it was just odd. The food was only OK. My wife had a steak and I had gnocchi and a mushroom pizza. The mushroom pizza was just not good. It was a mediocre cheese pizza with 1-2 dry slices of mushroom on each slice. I wound up eating only a slice and leaving the rest there. The gnocchi was better, but uninspiring. My wife said here steak was similar. The kids seemed to enjoy their simple pasta, burger and french fries. Probably the best part was the location very close the AirBnB we rented and a relatively nice walk along the canal to the Kelpies.

Please bear with me while I attempt to put into words how glad I am that we found this restaurant…read more Driving past it looks quite pretty from the roadside, the big glass front on the canal bank, but yes the entrance around the back and the carpark don't quite meet the otherwise beautiful standard the restaurant aspires to. The internal decor made me feel like we were in a luxuriously renovated farm house in Italia, just beautiful. It was a Tuesday night, and a booking wasn't required, although this may be different on weekends. The waiter was very attentive, but not overly so. For starters we ordered garlic bread, mozzarella sticks and Bruschetta. The Bruschetta was a little tomato heavy for me but still delicious non-the-less. The tomato was the right level of sweet with the perfect amount of oil. For mains my partner had Carbonara Linguini and he described it as a "spiritual experience" plus they were generous with his need for parmesan. I ordered the Parma Ham Pizza with Black olives, and I feel confident in saying that it was perhaps the best pizza I have ever eaten, I only wish I could have finished it. They did box up the remains for me though. For the same quantity of meals and drinks the price didn't differ that much from say Frankie and Bennies, but the quality just blew me away. The staff were truly lovely. Our waiter explained they are endeavouring to recruit a more cohesive cocktail menu, to add to their already well stocked bar. They open for a couple of hours over lunch during the week, then again on the evenings, and open all day on weekends. I would urge anyone within reasonable travelling distance to Falkirk, to pay them a visit. The atmosphere, food and staff all scored very highly in my view, including the reasonable bill delivered at the end.

This cafe opened recently in the bustling Tollcross area of Edinburgh. I ate here on Sunday when…read moreTwo Thin Laddies was too packed to find a table. The fact that the Laddies was packed and this place right around the corner was only about 1/3 full should have been a clear enough warning for us not to eat here -- we weren't thinking to the best of our ability, clearly. Visually, the cafe is charming. It's nicely appointed and colorfully painted. We sat down and noticed a waitress so figured it was table service. We waited and waited until eventually we assumed she simply brought the food out and went to make our order at the counter. The man who I'm assuming was the owner took our order - actually WROTE IT DOWN - didn't take our money (we were standing there with our wallets out, just take our cash and save an extra step in the end!), and instructed us to take a seat and our food and drinks would be brought to us. About 10 minutes later we were still waiting for our coffee and the waitress came up to take our order. We informed her we'd ordered at the counter and she asked if we were waiting for drinks. Yes indeed we were - so she went to make them. It is important to note that there was one waitress, one guy making food behind the bar and TWO employees hiding downstairs. There were about 6 tables of 2-3 and the two staff should have been plenty to handle the "rush" (as the waitress called it) but no, they lost the plot and called people up to help. The girls next to us placed order after order and every time the waitress came back several minutes later to inform them they were out of whatever it was they ordered. Eventually she started avoiding their table alltogether until they hunted her down and forced her to take their order. When our food finally arrived it was wrong - completely wrong. The guy actually had the gall to bring it back to us and ask three times if it was what we ordered. He wasn't terriby impressed with the fact that we wouldn't just eat what had been brought. When what we'd actualy orderd arrived, the "side salad" was raw onion and iceberg lettuce and the cheese on my panini (brought on ciabatta) was fake - like american "cheese" singles or something. Need I go on?

This cafe is wonderful! It has a real atmosphere and none of your chain coffee shop rubbish. The…read morebest hot chocolate in Edinburgh - proper thick creamy stuff perfect for a cold day. There's relaxing jazz music or the like being played in the background, a piano available for anyone to play (they turn off the music at your request, but please be kind if you don't really play piano!), books, and a really friendly and helpful owner. The cafe is open till quite late I think but isn't really a place for dinner - though there are homemade lasagnas and cannelloni available. Only criticism might be that it can be a little cold - high ceiling and all. But don't worry, that hot chocolate will warm you right up...

I was oh so very very happy when I found out about this place. Place isn't quite the right term,…read morethough. Cheesy Peasy is a moving cheese van. Yes, that's right: a moving cheese van. Every Saturday it, and the French man who sells the cheese, can be found parked on Meadow Place between ten in the morning and six in the evening. All his cheese gets delivered from France every week or every fortnight. Apart from cheese, he also sells croissants, pain au chocolat and baguettes! I very recently discovered that he also sells macaroons. I got myself a passion fruit and chocolate macaroon and it was better than any macaroon I've ever had. Passion fruit and chocolate is the best fruit and chocolate combination in the world. Fact. The cheese, needless to say, is also mouth-watering. We've started the habit of buying camembert and making baked camembert with white wine and garlic. These are the best three ingredients put together. Ever. Again. Not only is Cheesy Peasy the coolest idea (I mean ANY kind of moving cheese van gets my approval) but their cheese is also top-rate.

This is a big chain brand but also a nice and convenient good quality bakery and coffee shop. This…read moreone is in a prominent corner location just a block away from our Doubletree Hotel. It really hit the spot for us for a break of pastries, a wrap, and tea.

This is a classic stop for a quick bite or drink that's around every other corner. I came by to…read moregrab some lunch and went for the Crayfish & Avocado No Bread Salad (£3.99) and Chicken Katsu Curry Soup (£3.50). The salad was simple and a bit flavorless even with the dressing, but I was feeling something healthy. On the other hand, the curry soup was delicious with lots of ingredients and flavor that warmed me up for the day. It's a bit pricey for a quick meal, but also gets the job done. I definitely enjoy their soups here.

This is a great shop to get "real" traditional Asian ingredients. The thing I love most about this…read moreshop is the smell when you walk in, the mixture of all the aromas from the herbs and spices is great. I came here when me and a few other guys were doing a mini come dine with me competition and I am not a good loser so though I would go all out with my attempt at a chicken curry. I sourced most of the ingredients from here, apart from the chicken- herbs, naans, papadums and rice- and the results were incredible, the curry tasted delicious and I ended up winning the mini competition! The prices are, as you would expect a bit higher than you would expect to pay in the supermarket, but if you buy in bulk, such as the huge rice sacks they have, you could save quite a bit.

On the days that you choose to cook your Indian cuisine why not treat yourself to the proper…read moreingredients. Whether you are cooking your traditional food or trying something new, Super Asian Foods will keep you well stocked, with its wide variety and competitive prices. Take a walk down London Road to tantalise your taste buds.

Has Beans is a cute wee tea and coffee house on Canongate that serves up generous helpings of…read moresandwiches, soup and salads. It's designed like a wee tea emporium much in the style of old tea rooms. Its old fashioned, demure decor is very fitting with the polite, welcoming service you receive. The food in here is kept simple, but is done very well. The soup is homemade and although their menu isn't the biggest this side of Edinburgh, quality over quantity prevails. The fillings for sandwiches, such as coronation chicken and even the simple cheddar cheese are very more-ish. It's a nice place for lunch, but a must if you're stopping for a quick brew. They have a selection of fine teas, including ceylon, and their Kenyan blend coffee is award winning! You can see why if you get a cup. For tip top customer service, lovely ,Victorian inspired surroundings and a delicious high tea experience, Has Beans is simply delightful, and a treat for tourists and locals alike!

As Marj has already mentioned, Has Beans is a very cute cafe located at the bottom end of the Royal…read moreMile. It's always busy whenever I've been in and whenever I pass by and with the good quality beverages, light bites and cakes on offer, it isn't surprising. They have a great selection on their menu and everything is very reasonably priced, given that so many cafes and bistros on the Royal Mile are complete tourist trap places with prices to match. Has Beans offers excellent surroundings and it's a great place to while away an afternoon over a pot of tea.

Nice to find a local butcher as a preferred alternative to supermarket meat…read more All of the meat I've had from here has been top notch quality, and their hampers are excellent value (especially come Christmas where I made one feed us right through to the new year). The in-store made products are good too. Their sausages are tasty (and I'm ambivalent about most sausages) and their steak mince burgers are super tasty. Plus at only 80p they are a bbq must have. Staff are friendly, shop is clean and well stocked - what's not to like?