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.

What a pleasant surprise! We're staying at an AirBNB in…read moreEdinburgh after a week long cycling trip. After a day of exploring the wonders if this city we were starving. A quick search of Yelp and found Hanedan was a few blocks away so we decided to give it a try. They sat us in the back room and brought us water fairly quickly. We ordered two of the combo dinners (With chicken shish one with humaz and one with red lentil soup) and the Borak (Filo Pastry filled with Feta and spinach) and a single 10 year old Arran Whisky. Our waitress was friendly and efficient and the owner (or manager) asked her to bring us extra pitta bread when we were low. The servings of everything were fairly generous and we have enough left over for another meal tomorrow. The only disappointment is that this restaurant isn't near our home in San Francisco.

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.

This restaurant has an almost entirely gluten free menu. There are good vegetarian options and some…read morevegan options. They've been here for 5 1/2 years. Come here for fresh, quality food. Scottish dishes and world cuisine combined through a French style background. My main impression was how well balanced all the flavors in all the dishes were and the use of quality, local ingredients (you can find a list of their suppliers in their menu). The service is friendly and experienced. While the wait times for the food can be longer than usual, this is the trade off for the quality and care of having a passionate and dedicated small staff. Appetizer: The pigeon breast was cooked to a medium rare. While hard to cut, it was very easy to eat. There was a slight difference in taste, texture and the anatomy from duck, though it is not very far away. The best bite was when the seared pigeon was salty, combined with the muhammara (walnut and red pepper ground to a paste) and the feta. The tempura prawns were remarkably good and the tempura batter is fantastic, especially considering it is gluten free. The shrimp was covered with a light sauce that was portioned just right so as not to overpower the natural flavors of both the shrimp and the batter. Environs: The ambiance of the restaurant is delightful. The building used to be some sort of bank, the old vault door is back by the bathrooms (the old valut is now the walk in fridge) There are details everywhere in the restaurant, from painted bees on the walls buzzing around the lighting fixtures to hanging art, to cute mismatched chairs around some of the tables. Main Course: The venison came out closer to medium than the medium rare I ordered, but let me tell you I did not mind. The actual meat was not notably seasoned and the reason soon became apparent. The sloe gin jus was absolutely packed with flavor, both a rich, meaty saltyness and a sweet side both of which enhanced the meat perfectly. The potatoes were that little bit crispy that makes for a nice little crunch around the edges. The carrots were more vehicles for the sauce. The haggis had a crispy texture. While I could not identify the spices used, it was perfectly balanced in terms of seasoning. Dessert: The horseradish white chocolate ice cream was balanced between sweet and spicy and delicious, as was the black garlic ice cream. The black garlic ice cream had a decent kick after the mouth full was swallowed. The tropical smoothly was also well balanced and very yummy! C'était un repas délicieux, merci beaucoup!

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 !

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!

The food was delicious, the service was friendly and very hospitable. The vegan haggis and vegan…read moreshepherd pie what I ordered. A must visit when you are in Edinburgh Scotland!

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!

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.

Great place. Delicious fresh food. Friendly service. If I'm ever in Edinburgh again, it will be one…read moreof my first stops for food.

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.