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Sourcing and showcasing local and seasonal produce are the primary focus of the Kitchen team at the Allanton Inn. The Borders is rich in a wide variety of produce from local land and waters, and we are proud of our connections with local farmers where quality is allied to best farming practices.
Please note - we only allow dogs in the beer garden, not indoors.

Paz Taqueria is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh, celebrated for its authentic street food, hand-pressed tacos, and expertly crafted cocktails. With a focus on bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Paz Taqueria brings a slice of Mexico to the city.

WestRoom is your local in the heart of the city. This stunningly appointed bar is one of the city's best kept secrets with a reputation for great food and drinks. Located in the heart of the West End the bar has friendly staff and a relaxed ambiance.
Cicchetti is traditionally a selection of snacks served with drinks in Venice. Now served in city bars all over Italy, true Italian tapas, simple, fresh small plates to share or eat alone. The chef's seasonal fare is complemented by a great range of wine and beers alongside one of the best cocktail lists in the city.
PLEASE NOTE - We do not have a children licence at present, so we are currently unfortunately unable to allow anyone under the age of 5yrs.

Novapizza Vegan Kitchen

Welcome to Novapizza Vegan Kitchen, the unique 100% vegan Italian place in Edinburgh.
We are a lgbtq+ family business, operating since 2015.
We are known for our delicious pizzas and pasta, some of the awards won are:
- Best Pizza Scottish Italian awards 2017
- Best Vegan Restaurant Scottish food awards 2020
Our philosophy is to recreate the most popular Italian dishes in a vegan key.
Our restaurant has a small capacity with a very cosy and romantic atmosphere.

Sora Lella Vegan Roman Restaurant

Ciao belli! We look forward to welcoming you to our charming little restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. We are passionate about providing an authentic taste of Rome, made vegan. From traditional pastas such as carbonara and cacio pepe as well as delicious authentic pizzas, we are sure that you will find something you love when eating with us.

"Yamato", one of Japan's most ancient name and source of national harmony!
At Yamato, expect top quality traditional Japanese cuisine and service for you to experience with an extensive variety of dishes served in an intimate and refined environment. Proudly serving top quality Wagyu beef.

3 Blind Mice

Top-rated hospitality

Experience Pizza like never before! At 3 Blind Mice, we provide exceptional pizzas, sides and salads alongside the perfect frosted pint, the finest wines, or fabulous cocktails, all served by our amazing team. So, if you're looking for pizza excellence in a spectacular setting, we think you'll enjoy it here.

SEN Vietnamese Dining

Welcome to SEN. We look forward to your visit and serving you soon!

Located on the top floor of the Main Stand at Edinburgh's iconic Tynecastle Park Stadium.
Sit back and relax as our team proudly present a celebration of seasonal ingredients and flavours in our recently renovated premises. From starters to desserts, every dish has been carefully crafted to showcase excellent local produce.
We’re a family-friendly restaurant with children’s menus available.
Since opening in 2020, we’ve become a favourite to locals and visitors alike - recently claiming a place in OpenTable's UK Top 100 Restaurants for 2023 and winning Best Restaurant in the 2023 Radio Forth Awards.
Our restaurant is open for breakfast seven days a week, and open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and dinner (last seating at 5pm on Sunday). Booking is essential.

Port of Leith Distillery

Situated on the eighth floor of the Port of Leith Distillery, the Bar contains some of the finest and most exciting new wave whiskies from Scotland and around the world.
With stunning views of Edinburgh, Leith and the Firth of Forth, the 200-bottle double-height back bar is intended to invite discovery and enlightenment at the sheer wonder and variety of global whisky alchemy.
Much like the whisky the distillery seeks to create, everything else the bar has to offer is inspired by the provenance of the Forth Valley, and Leith’s rich food and drink heritage.
With a seasonally inspired food menu of local and indigenous ingredients, Head Chef Patrick and his team, combine classic and modern techniques, championing the best of Scotland’s farmers and produce.
We look forward to welcoming you in for a dram.
Our Kitchen closes at 9:30pm Tuesday - Saturday and 7:30pm Sunday - Monday.
Our Bar Snacks menu runs all night.

We are a multiple award winning restaurant, first opening our doors in Edinburgh in 2009.
Whether it’s the blast of warmth that welcomes you as you step off the plane, the guitarist in that bustling side street bar you chanced upon or the very last meal of your trip, we wanted to create an atmosphere in Tapa that was evocative of our most vibrant memories of Spain!
From Michelin starred restaurants in Madrid to roadside cafes in Sanlúcar de Barrameda we celebrate the incredibly diverse range of ingredients and stunning dishes that we’ve experienced on our travels through Spain by placing an emphasis on small, artisanal Spanish producers and ingredients almost impossible to source out with Spain.
This is our experience of Spain and we look forward to sharing it with you very soon!

Mia Italian Kitchen Dalry

We are a family-run Italian restaurant that has been established in November 2013. We are proud to have become many peoples’ favourite local restaurant in Edinburgh. We have 2 restaurants situated in Dalry & Morningside areas of Edinburgh.

Lasal

Great budget-friendly spot

LaSal is an authentic Spanish restaurant serving all of your favourite dishes that our country has to offer.
We are located right in the center of the city (22 Union Place, EH1 3NQ), just a few minutes walk from Edinburgh Waverly station and Princes Street, directly opposite the famous Edinburgh Playhouse. The perfect location to enjoy a meal before or after the theatre.
We welcome you to enjoy our authentic tapas, paella and wine bar. Experience a new cuisine or perhaps savour the dishes you love, expertly prepared to order by our experienced team.

Nestled on Rose Street, Bistronomy 176 stands out as a vibrant destination where the art of bistronomy intertwines seamlessly with the rich flavors of kebabs. This inviting restaurant captivates guests with its charming ambiance, striking the perfect balance between sophistication and warmth. The menu boasts an impressive selection of expertly prepared kebabs, with one standout offering: the Bistronomy 176 Special. This signature dish is an exquisite creation, meticulously crafted with a unique combination of ingredients and cookery techniques that make it a must-try for any discerning food lover. At Bistronomy 176, you can embark on a delightful journey, savoring the finest kebabs alongside the legendary Bistronomy 176 Special.

Abbotsford Restaurant

The Abbotsford serves wholesome pub food in one of the busiest parts of Edinburgh’s New Town. Classic pub fare is the mainstay of the menu, with dishes including beer battered haddock and chips, steak and ale pie, and haggis, neeps and tatties, and diners have the choice of dining al fresco, in the main bar, or in the restaurant. Situated at 3-5 Rose Street this is a pub beloved by diners and popular with locals and tourists alike. Edinburgh Waverley station is a five minute walk on foot, and historic Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile are a ten minute walk.

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Valerie
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great experience Excellent cocktails Brilliant food and hospitality Lovely bubbly to celebrate our friend’s anniversary They had never been but will be back Us too! Xx
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Gaucho EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Steak• Edinburgh
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4.5
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VickiVIP
Edinburgh/Midlothian •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
From arriving to leaving our experience was fantastic. Food lovely, drink fantastic, waiting staff attentive. We had our food and the staff then came to say they had reserved us seats in the bar where we continued to have a few drinks relaxed and chatted. Lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon coming up to Christmas.
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Angels with BagpipesPrice: Expensive• Scottish• Old Town
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4.6
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Ian
Edinburgh/Midlothian •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great restaurant. The food was amazing. I also loved the 'Smokey' Auld Fashioned cocktail. Fabulous
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Whiski RoomsPrice: Moderate• Scottish• Old Town
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4.5
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Vanessa
Yorkshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Edinburghs The ivy:19/12/24 The waitress and the waiter were really nice the food sounds good and some... Interesting. Its kind of noisy. The drinks: The drinks were really nice my mother says it's really nice she also says it is fruity and goes down easily. The looks: It looks really nice there's candle's in the middle of each table the view has to much construction though there's lamps in the middle of each window to the paintings in the back are... Kind of nice actually there's a leaf in a corner of the room which I like The starter: The smoke salmon was amazing and wonderful especially with the lemon best smoke smalon ever. The foods time to come. Its taken a long time. The main course: The fish was exquisite one of a kind and the chips were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WAY BETTER THAN THE SMOKE SALMON WHICH I THOUGHT WAS THE BEST the mushy peas were... Weird and the ribeye steak was good but burgers are still better. The dessert: Since it was my sister's birthday I got a FREE dessert and it's part of a birthday cake AND trust me IT'S TO DIE FOR!!! The bill: The bill is way less than I thought just 231!?!? THAT'S A BARGAIN ESPECIALLY FOR HOW MUCH WE GOT! The rating: The final rating is... 4.5 stars🌟⭐🌟⭐ Review by Ollie Smith
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The Ivy on the SquarePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Old Town
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4.4
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Jacqui
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
I’m really happy that HR now offer gluten free burger buns and my daughter said it was actually nice (trust me some aren’t 😂) I had the salmon and I’m hooked (fish, hook.. get it?) The dessert was a diabetic’s nightmare but a tastebud delight. Loved it.
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Hard Rock Cafe - EdinburghPrice: Moderate• American• New Town
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4.5

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