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Castle Hill Street

Great service. Intimate seating. Good food.

16 Drummond St.

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.

Canongate

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.

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).

2 Hunter Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1QW

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!