Eating in Edinburgh

Rudi

Great food............free glass of champagne with a £11.95 2 course lunch.......delicious!

http://theolivebranchscotland.co.uk/April2008.htm

If you're at the Festival/fringe, it's a perfect location too.

:beer:

fifeflyer

"Room in the Town" in Howe Street in the New Town area of Edinburgh.
Consistently good food, pleasant service and reasonably priced

Angua2

Just a wee reminder not to forget to look on Toptable.co.uk...
...have a look at THESE

Funkimunki

I recommend The Forest (cafe) on Bistro place, crazy vegetarian cafe where the food is fresh and cheap £3-4 for huge main meals. All entertainment is free whether a band is playing, a film showing, a poem recital etc. it even has a cool little art gallery. it's crazy ramshackle, unique and fantastic. It's run by friendly people (whom are all volunteers!!)and lots of banter to be had. Go enjoy a cup of coffee and read a book on one of their random couches. Always, always something new and exciting going on.
***** + an extra * for somewhere having the guts to do something truly unique.

competitionscafe

Can recommend Mezbaan (South Indian restaurant) in Tollcross. I have tried it a couple of times since reading a review in the Independent and can recommend the vegetarian South Indian specialities in particular - Masala Dosa and Idli. The lamb curries are good too (have tried Gosht Khaas Bemisal Chaman and Andhra lamb). Eat in with BYOB (£2 corkage) or takeaway (you can even order online).

http://www.mezbaan.co.uk/

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/reviews/korma-blimey-mezbaan-tollcross-edinburgh-897330.html


Bonsai (Japanese) on West Nicolson street is also good and inexpensive.
http://www.bonsaibarbistro.co.uk/

Pullover

competitionscafe wrote: »

Can recommend Mezbaan (South Indian restaurant) in Tollcross. I have tried it a couple of times since reading a review in the Independent and can recommend the vegetarian South Indian specialities in particular - Masala Dosa and Idli. The lamb curries are good too (have tried Gosht Khaas Bemisal Chaman and Andhra lamb). Eat in with BYOB (£2 corkage) or takeaway (you can even order online).

http://www.mezbaan.co.uk/

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/reviews/korma-blimey-mezbaan-tollcross-edinburgh-897330.html


Bonsai (Japanese) on West Nicolson street is also good and inexpensive.
http://www.bonsaibarbistro.co.uk/

Yes, I agree with you there. Went to Mezbaan whilst visiting friends and the food was exceptionally good.

Funkimunki

http://www.empirescafe.co.uk/
Empires Turkish cafe is a reallyt lovely place. It has recently been taken over by a new owner and this guys is much better than the last owners. the food is lovely Tapas style or full main meal. Rich flavours and very tasty.
The atmosphere is very relaxed and cosy. There is a nice little area up the stairs for small parties, and a little stage on the ground floor where they have some great worl music style musicians. last time I went there, a freind of mine was playign and everyone in the restaurant was singing a long and we were passed around little drums to join in and it was a really good night. highly recommended.

competitionscafe

This site has an offer for 15% off at Mezbaan (but only between 5 and 7pm and excluding Friday and Saturday) when you book online:
http://www.edinburgh-eating.com/34399.htm?refid=email20081016&mxmroi=4431944/20869354/false

They have offers for quite a few other Edinburgh restaurants too.

Mirnish

A resturant I would recommend is Gusto on George Street. I went there for my 21st birthday and it was fantastic. I've been there a few times before, it has a fantastic atmophere, the place is very fancy but the prices are great!
We had a party of 10 people and each person paid around £10 each for a meal and a non alcoholic drink!

It used to be called Est Est Est but was refurbished last year or something! I think it is my new favourite resturant!!

http://www.gustorestaurants.uk.com/

Angua2

Hiyas.

A month or more ago, I signed up for newsletter from "The Cuddie Brae" <chefandbrewer@chefandbrewer.fbmta.com>

Recently got an email in that included the following offer:

Two main courses for £10*

Offer valid on all main meals excluding chalk board specials and steak section other than the 8oz rump.

Valid 10.11.08 - 14.11.08

Please print this email and present when making your food order.

*This voucher can be used at any Chef & Brewer outlet and must be presented when placing a food order. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer. This discount is valid for any 2 main courses taken from the main menu excluding steak section other than 8oz Rump. This voucher can be used at issuing pub and all Chef & Brewer outlets as found on the http://www.goodpubrestaurants.co.uk. This voucher can only be redeemed between 10th November and 14th November 2008 during food service hours. This voucher can only be applied to one transaction. Copied or damaged vouchers will not be accepted. Cash value of this voucher £0.00000001. This voucher is not transferable. Offer valid to over 18's only (if alcoholic drinks are included). This offer is only available when 2 people order and dine together.

Promoter: Spirit Group, 107 Station Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 1SZ. We reserve the right to amend, cancel or withdraw this offer at any time.

Est. MCXXLVIII Chef & Brewer The Cuddie Brae
Newcraighall Roundabout, Off C
Newcraighall, Lothian EH21 8RX
0131 657 1212

With luck, this link is the image location of the voucher.