Edinburgh's three generic cuisines are Chinese, Indian and Italian. Given the volume of phone book they occupy, stand-outs are relatively rare; 2007 debutante Bella Mbriana, by...

Gay-run but straight-friendly, the Blue Moon is a popular meet-and-eat place during the week, but the atmosphere steps up a notch to accommodate the pre-club crowd. The food...

Up a short flight of steps from the pavement on one of Leith Walk's terraces, Embo is a small but well-run establishment. If you're in the area and fancy a high-quality...

Manna House bears testament to the changes that property-price inflation has wrought in Edinburgh. Easter Road has always been a solid, working-class street, but the sheer cost...

If Manna House demonstrates the gentrification of the upper end of Easter Road, nearby Renroc goes one better, offering not only an extensive café menu but also a complementary...

One of queer Edinburgh's more genteel hostelries, café-bar Sala has become a favourite with girls who like girls. Still, all are welcome, whether for a drink on one of the...

Edinburgh's best-known destination for gourmet treats, this family-run Italian deli has been operating since the 1930s. Shelves are stacked from floor to ceiling with a...