After a big hike nearby, came by here to get some lunch. Only one person working the place, but…read morewasn't too crowded. Was able to grab a menu and place an order upfront immediately. Settled on the Steak Sandwich (£13.75) and a draft beer (£5ish). The sandwich has a fairly thin slice of beef with tomatoes and lettuce on a ciabatta bread. Basic ingredients and easy to eat, with the giant pile of fries always a nice addition. Lots of good local beer on draft and can. Started with the Clwb Tropica - a hazy fruited IPA that went well with the food. Next was the Last Breath IPA - multiple hop offering that was good for after meal. Really wanted to try their famous nachos, though it was way too much for one person. A nice pub for food and drink.

Love this pub. Staff very friendly (shout out to the friendly Canadian server/bar tenders). Food…read morewas great, nachos plates are out of this world (see pic). Locals were very friendly and great to talk to. If back in Edinburgh will definitely be going back.

We had an amazing experience at David Bann. It's an all-vegetarian fine-dining restaurant, with…read morefood that is both gorgeous in presentation and in taste. We decided on this restaurant late in the day, and the only reservation was late...we took it but showed up a couple hours early, and with a short wait, they were able to seat us at a nice table on a busy evening. Grateful for that! My wife and I shared two starters, the final and the smoked tofu. We loved everything about both of these dishes in taste and presentation. We also shared the Double-Baked Pudding - a delicate dish sort of like a soufflé made with a nice cheese ambiance about it. Really good flavors and Scottish ingredients for the win. We liked it, though the starters were definitely the stars of the meal for us. We didn't have a cocktail as we were heading out to a whisky bar later (and we have limits ;) but the cocktail menu looked delicious and what we saw being delivered to other tables also had as second guessing those limits we have for ourselves. We're lucky to have stumbled on this spot...off the beaten path, but close enough to the Royal Mile to make it accessible on foot. It's an especially great find for vegetarians and one of the best vegetarian-specific restaurants we've been to anywhere.

This is I've of the best vegetarian restaurants I've enjoyed…read more Walking in, the restaurant it's quite modern in its appointment with wooden tables, chairs, floors and wall decoration. It's simple but tasteful. Our server Iona, brought us to our table at the window where we were able to watch the world walk by. Iona was very helpful and guided us to make excellent choices. She's very friendly and professional. For lunch we chose several starters and a main. The starters included the short crust tart that was a delicate pastry filled with clarified onion and cheese. Totally delicious. My wife enjoyed the dinner salad with very fresh veggies. We also chose the lemon braised fennel and David's tofu. We were trying to she appetite for dinner and only ordered one main, the Koftas. They are like an eggplant felafel. They were delicious. The slightly spicy curry sauce in which they were served was also great.

Please note that this review comes from a Canadian, globe trotting, food lover!…read more What a quaint, casual little family run restaurant. We walked-in for dinner just after opening around 5:30. Three tables were already taken and reservations are encouraged but we were accommodated with the condition of leaving by a certain time. We had hummus, lentil soup and chicken shish! The hummus had the perfect texture with a garlicky, tangy finish. The soup and chicken were good with very slight Turkish seasoning and fresh. We were presented the red "hot" sauce that was equivalent to a mild blended picco de gallo. (Minus the cilantro and onion) Overall an average meal at a very reasonable price.

Oh my oh my, what a dang treat! Last Saturday after the SO and I had a day about town lunch was…read moreobviously in order; after reading the overwhelmingly glowing reviews of Hanedan we headed right in--and now, having been, I'm happily joining the ranks! Hanedan is a wee joint with about 10 tables tops, which I think makes reservations during weekends (especially in the evening) a must. Upon entering you'll notice a grill right smack dab in the center of the front room, and if you're like us you'll be greeted with a smile by the owner?/chef. The next room in has a few more tables in it, and is simply but nicely decorated. Our order was taken quickly by a friendly waitress and we were served our starters in good time. That's when the game changed. Normally starters are good, but these starters--hummus and some flaky, perfectly puffed spinach+feta pastries--were DECADENT. Like, close your eyes and relish each bite kind of good. I don't know what voodoo created those little pastries, as surely only the dark arts can make something so yummy! It seems that Hanedan does have only a handful of selections for vegetarians which would be the only downside I could see if, say, you wanted to eat there literally every day, but for hubs and I the two veggie choices were just fine and we ended up getting the same thing anyway. Not long after the starters a feta salad arrived (I think our eyes were well bigger than our stomachs when we ordered) as well as two perfect veggie moussaka mains. By the end of all of that saucy, veggie-filled deliciousness, I had to beg for a carry away box for mine, and husband had to be airlifted out of the place after finishing his lot. (Extra perk: when I came back to said leftovers later, it was just as good if not better... Seriously, what voodoo is this?!) In the end I'm tickled pink to have found such a refreshingly different, friendly, and dark-magically delicious restaurant. Any place that can take something as routine as hummus and make your eyes pop out your head when you sample it is five stars in my book! I recommend anyone venturing about the Newington/Buccleuch side of town stop in here--you won't regret it!

Super cozy cafe with good food & extraordinary employees. We are from Puerto Rico, and were…read morereturning from Skye. We were hungry & casually saw this place along the road. So happy we stopped by ! Keep up the good job, guys !

Lovely airy restaurant with a well balanced and varied menu. We all (5 of us) have different…read moredietary needs and we all found something enjoyable at the restaurant. It was all fresh and full of flavor. The staff were great too!

Tip: There is a long wait here, so make a reservation or check in and then go for a shop on nearby…read moreVictoria street and total mile. However do not let the wait deter you, this place is not overhyped in the slightest. Everything came out delicious, hot, and fresh. Highly recommend the mustard mash and the lamb shank. Also a pro for the Americans - service was awesome and they brought us a water bottle every 5 minutes - immediate five stars!! Olivia and Neo were great and so nice and accommodating. Definitely stop by!

One of our first meals in Scotland so we had to try hqggis…read more Having made a reservation we had lunch just after our Edinburgh castle tour at Makars which was just down the hill. Service was efficient and friendly despite the full house. Although we were seated next to the kitchen, our booth still had the privacy and was shielded from the sounds and bustle. Everything was pretty good although a tad salty for our palate. Haggis is an acquired taste though and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. We celebrated one of our gang's birthday by ordering sticky toffee pudding and some other desserts to share. To our surprise the restaurant waived the cost of the sticky toffee pudding which was the most expensive dessert we had. That simple thought made a great impression for us as we were totally not expecting it and the server didn't even tell us until we told them they made a mistake by not charging us.

Excellent food and service. Try their scallop starter and then also their roast chicken. The decor…read moreis relaxed sophistication. Good selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, too. I could eat here every day. 5/5 highly recommended.

Such tasty food, staff and food wonderful. A small local restaurant. Booking advised…read more We are often drop in and still haven't been disappointed for seating

"AMAZING! Vegan yumminess even for non-vegans!"…read more From the moment we walked in the ambiance and service was top notch. Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. We ended up ordering almost everything on the menu just to be able to taste it all. Everything we ate was beautifully presented and the flavor combinations were indictive of a masterful chef with a creative and intuitive pallet. We are not vegan but could easily be converted if the staff would come to my home and feed me daily!

Amazing food and service. I want to eat here every night so i can try all the delicious items on…read morethe menu. Everything tasted fresh. I got the Mac and peas because i really struggle to make vegan Mac and cheese. So much cheesy goodness and great size portions. We had several non vegans and a toddler. Everyone enjoyed their meal!

Ate here both mornings we were in Edinburgh because it was JUST SO GOOD. Small family business with…read moregreat service, cute atmosphere and right in the middle of all the Edinburgh magic! Highly highly recommend!

I was so excited to try this place after seeing good reviews but our experience was terrible. There…read morewere gnats everywhere that we were killing at our dusty booth. When our food arrived we finally asked to move spots but the back of the restaurant was just as bad. I can't believe other families weren't complaining. We also found a hair in our appetizer and the mains were subpar. My husband complained about his fries and burger and the manager was combative. They comped us for one whiskey and we left as quickly as possible. The shepherds pie was very salty and the side of veggies was very clearly from frozen.

Ordered take-out round #2 from Yak & Yeti. Basically, this place is the best. Some important things…read moreto add... 1. They give a 10% discount on the menu if you pick up take-out 2. They give a free bottle of Coke and papadums with take out orders over a certain amount (15 quid I think?) 3. They do free delivery within a 2 mile radius 4. The best: upon request they will do fully VEGAN food options Add to this their cheerful demeanor and helpful staff and this place is by far they best Indian/Nepalese option in Edinburgh

I still don't really know what the difference is between specifically Nepalese food and regular…read moreIndian food... That's why I'm giving this place 4 stars and not 5. The food itself was extremely tasty (I had the Bengal King Prawns which were marinated in all sorts of spices and then cooked in the tandoori oven, they were gorgeous). But I went there feeling all excited about trying a new 'cuisine' that I'd never had before, and left feeling that there are a lot of Indian restaurants much closer to where I live that serve the vast majrity of the same dishes - almost as if they're just using it as a gimmick. Aside from that, there really isn't anything you can fault this place on. Despite my whingeing I still picked up a takeaway menu on my way out. Although the food might be very similar to a lot of other restaurants in the area, their prices are definitely the best.

If you're in the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and it's time for breakfast this is the place…read more A hint is the Little Larder is next door and open for breakfast so this is the place to eat. The larger restaurant is amazing for all the other meals but the little larder is an amazing breakfast spot. The service is excellent and they treat you like family. Helpful and very accommodating if needed. The place is small (hence little larder) but worth any wait as you will not be disappointed. Go, order the traditional breakfast and coffee or tea, sit back and enjoy.

I made a reservation the night before to try their full Scottish breakfast…read more I arrived a little early, the larder has two store fronts on the same address! Once one area is full they will sit u to the other area! I was sitting right by the window and it was lovely. The decor is cozy and homie! The server is very friendly and I ordered full Scottish breakfast to try out everything and chai latte. It came fairly fast and it was a very full dish. I tried all the food and they are all yummy. The blood pudding is not quite my favorite. And the bean with the red sauce is a little too spicy for me. But overall it is very good. Chai latte is super yummy and not overly sweet!