Thanks to its prime site, bang on the Royal Mile, this contemporary café can get terribly crowded in August. But it's well worth trying for a table; the quality of food on...

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...

This modern neighbourhood restaurant, named after its blond-wood interior, has been a real asset to the area since opening in 2000. The menu takes an eclectic approach: dishes...

Right at the heart of Edinburgh's gay scene, the welcoming, laid-back Blue Moon offers good food and drink. The staff are cute and sassy: ask here if you have any questions or...

There are Indian vegetarian venues in Edinburgh, and Michelin-starred establishments with meat-free menus. But when it comes to modern, European-style and completely vegetarian...

The MacRae brothers, who hail from the Isle of Skye, opened this Dalry Road bistro in 2003. Decor-wise, it's all done out in white and light blue, with touches of bare stone...

Even the anti-fashion brigade has had to admit that Harvey Nicks' fourth-floor restaurant and brasserie are pretty good. The views over the Forth are tremendous, the decor is...

The ground floor bar is pleasingly modern (with free Wi-Fi access); upstairs is a small organic restaurant, added in 2005 by energetic proprietor Charlie Cornelius (who also...

Has it really been a decade or so since Indigo Yard made such a splash in the West End? It's showing a little wear and tear these days, but it still endures, popular both with...

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...

An enviable address, a keen reputation and a very talented chef (Jeff Bland) all conspire to make this a first-class dining experience, one of only two venues in Edinburgh with...

After a slow start, this Conran-designed building is now attracting decent numbers of retailers and customers, helping to regenerate the Leith waterfront. Shops include French...

Tony Borthwick ran a Michelin-starred restaurant in Dumfriesshire but opted to move to Edinburgh at the end of 2006. His new venture confounded expectation. Foodies and critics...

Located in the historical heart of Leith, Wishart's establishment has retained a Michelin star since 2001, and the food is sublime: subtle frothy pumpkin purée with vegetable...