Back in the 1990s this place was known as Bar Ce Lona, then it became the Human Be-in and finally, in 2008, it morphed into 56 North. All that time it has...
2-8 West Crosscauseway
The Pandyas, who opened this restaurant back in the '80s, have now retired, but their nephew remains in charge of this family-run gem, which offers...
45 St Patrick SquareKicking around for more than a decade now, the Apartment was a trend-setter when it opened, offering a different menu structure to the standard...
7-13 Barclay Place
Innovative, interesting and influential for nearly 20 years, Andrew Radford's flagship changed the rules of Edinburgh fine dining when it opened back in...
10 Cambridge StreetThis modern neighbourhood restaurant, named for its blond-wood interior, has become a real asset to the area. The menu takes an eclectic approach: dishes...
75 St Leonard's StreetUpstairs from the Atrium and also run by Andrew Radford, Blue was a real smash when it opened in 1997. It's moved in and out of vogue over the years, but...
10 Cambridge Street
The team in this small establishment produces a range of dishes, a good proportion designed not to spook the local palate: cheese gyoze (cheddar in pastry...
46 West Richmond StreetCritics say that Californian eclecticism sometimes equates with culinary incoherence, but fans of Calistoga just enjoy the informal bistro style and the...
91-93 St Leonard's StreetBased in a former train maintenance depot, this vegetarian/vegan wholefood café may have limited opening hours, but it's a good pit-stop if you've been...
19 St Leonard's Lane
This German bakery and café is just the place to sit down with a generous lump of Black Forest gateau and a strong coffee to cut through the sweetness. The...
185 Bruntsfield PlaceThe city's independent arthouse cinema has been around since the 1980s and continues to draw a loyal crowd of cinephiles. With coffee, snacks, light meals...
88 Lothian RoadThis is a typical Hotel du Vin-style restaurant, with a retro-French feel, but none the worse for its predictability; indeed, it's been very popular with...
11 Bristo PlaceJasmine has been around at this address since the mid 1990s, although the premises have been regularly spruced up and refurbished along the way. Local...
32 Grindlay Street
A purveyor of Indian vegetarian food for nearly three decades, Kalpna has stayed much the same over the years, although the interior and menu got an...
2-3 St Patrick Square
From the outside, Karen Wong's looks like just another anonymous Chinese restaurant, and the familiar pre-theatre menu choices (barbecue spare ribs followed...
107-109 St Leonard's Street