Edinburgh is a vibrant city with a wide range of visitor attractions and plenty of places to eat.
For general information on things to do in Edinburgh check out the Visit Scotland web-site for top tips and details for visitor attractions.
Edinburgh has many cafes and restaurants to suit every taste. Here are a few suggestions for places we have tried and enjoyed in the Central/Southside area of the City ...
Blonde Restaurant - modern Scottish and European restaurant
75 St. Leonard's Street, Edinburgh EH8 9QR
Matto Pizza - delicious wood fired neapolitan pizzas
29-33 Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QR
Pizza Posto - casual, rustic eatery offering simple Neapolitan pizzas alongside starters & salads, beer & wine
16 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DH
Ristorante Isola - buzzy Italian eatery with an extensive menu of classic dishes
85-87 Newington Rd, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1QW
Brass Monkey Grange - a bar offering wide range of beers and snacks/meals
1 Grange Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1UH
Los Argentinos - choice cuts of chargrilled Argentine beef in simple, stripped-floor bistro
16 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH89DH
Kalpna Restaurant - Indian vegetarian dining
2-3 St Patrick Square, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9EZ
Mother India's Cafe - Indian dining with a tapas concept
3-5 Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
Beirut Restaurant - Lebanese food
24 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX
Bistrot du Vin - French style bistro serving local produce
11 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ
Howies Victoria Street - fresh, seasonal Scottish food
10-14 Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2HG
There are many more places to try depending on your taste. Try this site for more suggestions