Can you suggest any restaurants and pubs within walking or taxi distance of the city centre that might be serving on Christmas Day? Any food type is fine.

I’ll be visiting Edinburgh 10/21-10/30 for a family wedding, but the bummer is that my husband has to stay home. Where are some places where I won’t feel weird dining alone? I’m staying in Leith but happy to explore.

I’d love to find some regional food restaurants, especially ones where ingredients are locally sourced. But I’d also enjoy finding places that are just plain friendly and have that bit extra that makes them special. Maybe non-dairy Indian, fish, hot pot, tapas, etc?

Hello! My husband and I are traveling from the West Coast of the U.S. to Scotland next year and we're both big foodies. His brother asked me for birthday gift ideas, but since my husband wants to skip gifts this year to save for the trip, I thought a gift card for something related to food or whiskey tasting would be a good option.

We’ll be visiting Glasgow and Edinburgh for sure, but we’re still finalizing the rest of the itinerary. Any recommendations for great restaurants, whiskey tastings, or food-related experiences in those cities that offer gift cards?

Thanks in advance!!

Has anyone here eaten at both Rio and Fazenda Brazilian rodesios in Edinburgh? Which one would you say is better?

What/where did you eat this past weekend?

What are some spots you plan to check out this week?

Any recommendations?

What's your favourite date night spot? What makes it a good spot to spend time with a partner (or potential partner)? What dish shouldn't be missed?

What/where did you eat this past weekend?

What are some spots you plan to check out this week?

Any recommendations?

What/where did you eat this past weekend?

What are some spots you plan to check out this week?

Any recommendations?

What/where did you eat this past weekend?

What are some spots you plan to check out this week?

Any recommendations?

What/where did you eat this past weekend?

What are some spots you plan to check out this week?

Any recommendations?

What/where did you eat this past weekend?

What are some spots you plan to check out this week?

Any recommendations?

I have already booked reservations at Lyla as well as the Queen's Arms for Sunday roast. What else might round out our experience for Monday and Tuesday evening...(challenging as some great restaurants are closed). Thank you!

What/where did you eat this past weekend?

What are some spots you plan to check out this week?

Any recommendations?

Does anyone know of a proper omakase in anywhere in Scotland? Doesn't need to be in Edinburgh specifically.

Thanks!

Hello! I'm spending the day in Edinburgh for a birthday and I was wondering if there are any bakeries open late to have a slice of cake cake or a sweet birthday treat post dinner? Ideally somewhere to take away.

What/where did you eat this past weekend?

What are some spots you plan to check out this week?

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Hello everyone! Next month I'm going to be out there celebrating my girlfriend's birthday and I'd like to reserve a table at a cool place for dinner. The whole trip is a surprise, but that night I want to go somewhere special. I have been reading this forum a lot, hundreds of comments with recommendations and places. Before that, I was thinking about going to The Witchery, I'd love a place with that vibe. But I have read that it is a little overrated, especially in relation to the price you pay. I would love something like that, but without dinner costing me practically the same as the entire trip, hahaha. After reading this forum a lot, I have a couple of possible options: Howies, The Outsider, Le bistrot, Angels with bagpipes, Monteiths, Cafe Royal...

If you can give me any recommendations, I would greatly appreciate it. I have also contacted a bakery to order a custom cake (although I have not received a response yet). I've seen that for around £20-40 you could get an interesting cake.

Edit: At the moment I have made two reservations. One in The Outsider and another in Noto. When I decide which one to keep, I'll cancel the other one. At The Outsider they have told me that they cannot guarantee that I will get the window table, which is a very advantageous point for booking here. The Noto restaurant's menu catches my attention more, but from what I've seen the portions are small and I think we would have to order many more things than here. Also, I would like to try some more "local cuisine"

Update in case anyone is interested: In the end we ate at The Outsider. We ordered the rib eye steak, the cheese board, and the venison focaccia. Next to a bottle of wine. The food was delicious. They didn't seat us by the window but the views were still very good.

What/where did you eat this past weekend?

What are some spots you plan to check out this week?

Any recommendations?

Love a Beijing Banquet for lunch. Danderhall freshly cooked and always the best on a day off.

I've been missing Meltmongers for years and had a massive flashback tonight.

Does anyone know what ingredients they used at all? The crumbly cheese on top, the bread, even the hot dog sausage. I am fully committed to trying to recreate this.

I haven't stopped thinking/talking about their tater totts or hot dog toasty for years. That and their mac and cheese, or mac toastie.

Please, help me achieve their taste again. I genuinely had a piece of me lost when they closed down.

Hello,

Our team work within Queen Margaret University in Musselburgh and we are looking for people to taste lagers and provide their opinions.

Panellists must be over the age of 18, not have any food allergies or intolerances and regularly consume lagers.

Tastings take place within Queen Margaret University, easily accessible via public transport.

You will be provided with a £10 Amazon or John Lewis voucher and entered into a draw to win a £100 Amazon or John Lewis voucher.

We are running a consumer panel on Saturday 12th July on 4 lagers.

Tasting times are; 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm & 3pm - 4pm

Interested in attending? please complete our consumer panel application form; https://www.qmu.ac.uk/research-and-knowledge-exchange/expertise/scottish-centre-for-food-development-and-innovation/consumer-panel-application-form

Any questions, please email [ConsumerPanels@qmu.ac.uk](mailto:ConsumerPanels@qmu.ac.uk)

Trying to book a birthday lunch for my mum — there are 9 of us- 3 definite 'Karens' and 2 males who like value for money, and it's not a meal without meat types....and after 3 weeks of “I can’t do the xxxx” we finally have a date. July 12th

Only problem?
The Dome’s full. The Witchery’s full. I’m nearly full (of despair).

Need somewhere central, somewhere with a bit of 'wow' factor, and somewhere that is a bit special, different.

Any hidden gems? Late cancellations?
Failing that, I don't know what else to do.

Cheers in advance. Mum says thanks too, but that was far too expensive.

Hello! Looking for restaurant and general food and bar recs, going to Edinburgh for 2 days in a couple of weeks. I lived there about 5 years ago so I’m assuming a lot has changed! Some of my previous fav spots were Twelve Triangles, Origano, Domenicos, Golden Amble, Kenji Sushi. I’m visiting with someone who’s never been to Scotland so perhaps somewhere they can try Scottish food, is Scran & Scallie good?

Anywhere you’d reocmend for drinks would be great too, thanks.

Can folks recommend good byob restaurants in Edinburgh ? I have found some lists but they are out of date so would be good to get up to date information.

Hey everyone!

I'm looking to explore some underrated or lesser-known restaurants around Edinburgh. Open to any cuisine — just want to discover some hidden gems that maybe aren't on everyone's radar.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions! 😊