City Of Edinburgh, International Restaurant Guide

“Get the best seats in the place” (at the back, which offers “beautiful views” of the castle) to make the most of a visit to this city-centre staple, also turning out “enjoyable” cuisine of a modern European bent.

2019 Review: “Sit next to the canal and watch the world go by” on a sunny day at this “excellently situated” and well-known pub (which you can cycle to, down the towpath), where chef Ben Watson delivers “very pleasant well-cooked food” with produce from the pub’s own walled garden and pork from their own pigs.

"A new restaurant every six weeks." This mini-chain from chef Nico Simeone (also in Belfast and Glasgow) serves a signature six-course tasting menu, which changes every six weeks in style, cuisine and inspiration, served to 66 diners.

Leith street food market, open at weekends.

On the site that was previously Cafe Marlayne, a Canadian restaurant, with an original branch in South Queensferry; big breakfasts, burgers, milkshakes and autherntic poutine are featured.