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Kilimanjaro Coffee

Best coffee in Edinburgh and excellent scones

Amber Restaurant on Castle Hill

Great service. Intimate seating. Good food.

Excellent lunch @ b'est

Wonderful food just off South Bridge, Especially the sauces were absolutely delicious. 3-course lunch was a bargain - yet it was the best meal encountered during out two-day visit by far.

Delicious food at Wedgewood

Not the most glamorous dining room, in a shop front on Canongate, but cosy enough, and the service was friendly and helpful to the point of anxiety - 3 waitresses asked us if we were enjoying our food. Which we were. Local seasonal ingredients, perfectly cooked, simple presentation. Well worth waiting for our 9.30 table. Pop in to Monteiths on the High Street for a cocktail to pass the time.

Lunch at the Dome on George Street

No messin', solid and well executed lunchtime grub, in a fantastically over the top converted bank, which when we visited was awash with Christmas lights. Cosy booths in the Club room were full to bursting by 12.30 so go early or be prepared to queue. Popular with elegant ladies sharing a club sandwich (the portions are pretty large so light eaters might want to follow suit).

Chocolate Soup

This cafe with a difference is on Hunter Square just off the Royal Mile, across from the Tron yellow/scream pub. The chocolate soups from which they take their name are thick, creamy hot chocolates, generally served in a bowl with a spoon. After one you won't need to eat again for days, although I'm always left feeling strangely thirsty.

I can recommend the Belgian White Chocolate Soup, and everyone can recommend the muffins. Relatively expensive, but decadently indulgent.

They also do sandwiches, wraps and even porridge!

Try the peacock in Edinburgh along from the Ocean terminal

It's all about Urban Angel on Hanover St. Organic cafe with the most amazing breakfast but equally yummy dinner. Their eggs benedict with smoked haddock are to die for. http://www.urban-angel.co.uk/www/menus/

I also adore Cafe Marlayne on Thistle St. Amazing French food, phenomenal service but without any of the pomp!

If you are a fan of Chinese food the only place to eat is The Rainbow Arch on Morrison St. Talk to the owner Henry and ask what the 'specials' are. The best stuff comes without even looking at a menu. Plus he owns the jazz bar in the basement which is a fun night out.

Jimmy Chung, right next to Waverley, is pretty good if you don't have high expectations.

The Shore pub down in the dock area. http://www.theshore.biz/ Lovely decor, old feel, really good menu.

The Outsider on George IV Bridge. Ask for a table at the back, great views of Edinburgh Castle

Interesting lay out ,tastey, well priced food need to book especially at week end, friendly service

Fantastic non-profit charity community arts and social centre with a lovely atmosphere. All events - gigs, workshops, etc - at The Forest are also free.

The best domestic French cuisine from the south of France in the UK. Jean Micehl Gauffre the chef patron is a star.

Good and original food at a nice price in an special environment and atmosphere. Very friendly as well.

Good and original food at a nice price in an special environment and atmosphere. Very friendly as well.

Delicious British food. The best sausages in town, with fantastic mashed potatoes, and a side of baked beans. Your bill comes with a Fruit Salad sweet, and the reading selection inludes the Beano and the Dandy mags. Perfect for a Sunday morning brunch.

This is a very nice sophisticated restaurant, nice decor, pleasant staff and good location. Oh and the food and wine list are excellent

I'm over this place but the view of the castle from the back windows is good

I really don't rate these places - dark and dull and the coffee is weak

If you have a healthy appetite, enjoy an excellent burger and the intimate atmosphere that a smaller restaurant can provide, then Bell's Diner is the eatery for you. Located within the village-like Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, the Diner is situated within close vicinity of a number of cosy pubs.

It's one of Edinburgh's best kept secrets.

This is an excellent and reasonably priced restaurant. Has a bit of a gastro-pub vibe but with genuinely good food from a creative menu. Surprisingly good for vegetarians.

Good variety of bagels and fillings with excellent atmosphere and free wi-fi for customers. The coffee's not great and I can't say I'm a fan of how they toast their bagels but other than that, recommended. Particularly fond of the cheese and jalapeño bagel.

good coffee and decent atmosphere though it tends to be very busy. The food is also surprisingly good on the whole; I particularly like the savoury croissants.

Possibly too popular for its own good but the back room with its view is superb and the food is generally pretty good.

It's a nice idea but the last time I went there the hot chocolate was lukewarm at best. The soups are good though as is the porridge.

Used to be good about ten years ago, overtaken by it's own success... The views from the back room are great, if you can secure a table from the groups lingering over a single coffee. There are numerous places within walking distance that are as good or better, but without the view.

In Jan & Feb try to find a leaflet for "Dine Around Edinburgh". In the words of the list, "some of Edinburgh’s fanciest, classiest joints" take part. I can't remember if you need vouchers, but generally I think you just need to ask for the appropriate menu. Generally you'll find a two or three course meals for £15 - £20. One of my favorites is Cafe St Honore.

Here's the current website: http://www.dinearound.5pm.co.uk

Amazing food.

Fresh, friendly and decent food. Impressed with the service.

Great pub!

The best breakfast I have had in Edinburgh and I am defintely going back for lunch, tea, dinner...

Great place to relax, read, write. Simple style.

A good bar and restaurant with great service.

Teeny basement restaurant, lovely staff, delicious Californian food, loved it.

Hard to spot - it's under a tailors. Worth the wobble down the very narrow stairs for very good cocktails, friendly staff, groovy mix of bare brick and antique furniture, music not too loud, and customers a nice mixed crowd and not in the least intimidating. Split a Manhattan with a friend and get your own top up jug of cocktail balanced on ice in a teacup. Scrummy.

Free to get in (bonus! especially if you are used to paying a fortune to get into Kew in London). Not too large, but plenty of room for a wander around lovely plants. The cafe in the centre of the garden has a sunny terrace with great views over Edinburgh.

Perfect slow roast pig in a bun, with applesauce or stuffing and crackling too if you want. What's not to like? Unless you are a vegetarian, I guess.

Best flat white in the town - a definite must for a good coffee

Very nice little pub with cocktails as well as decent beer and whiskey selection.

A little Paris in the middle of Edinburgh. Pretty small inside, but very tasty french lunch menu.

Nice vegetarian restaurant. I had dinner with soup and main dish for 14.50 pounds before 7pm. Quiet and peaceful environment.

Excellent food and reasonable prices. Steaks cooked brilliantly.