Francesca's restaurant recommendations
My favourite restaurants
So many great restaurants to choose from!
The place to go for fish and chips! Full menu of quality foods including handmade pies, seafood, vegetarian & vegan dishes. Great venue & atmosphere on iconic Victoria Street, very close to the flat.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Bertie's Proper Fish & Chips
9 Victoria StThe place to go for fish and chips! Full menu of quality foods including handmade pies, seafood, vegetarian & vegan dishes. Great venue & atmosphere on iconic Victoria Street, very close to the flat.
On the first floor, you’ll find a pizza and prosecco bar, while the top deck features an open air terrace and views of Edinburgh Castle. It’s a very lively place, better to go for drinks rather than a full meal.
32 abantu bendawo batusa
Cold Town House
4 GrassmarketOn the first floor, you’ll find a pizza and prosecco bar, while the top deck features an open air terrace and views of Edinburgh Castle. It’s a very lively place, better to go for drinks rather than a full meal.
5 minutes walk from flat, excellent food, with views of the castle. Reservations recommended (ask for a table by a window if possible).
156 abantu bendawo batusa
The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV Bridge5 minutes walk from flat, excellent food, with views of the castle. Reservations recommended (ask for a table by a window if possible).
Great atmosphere, delicious food & extensive whisky selection courtesy of “The List”. Live Scottish music at 10pm.
42 abantu bendawo batusa
Whiski Bar & Restaurant
119 High StGreat atmosphere, delicious food & extensive whisky selection courtesy of “The List”. Live Scottish music at 10pm.
Lively pub/restaurant, booths available, live music, tasty Scottish food.
Burly Ceilidhs at the Ghillie Dhu
2 Rutland Place; www.ghillie-dhu.co.uk/ceilidhs
Be part of a fun-filled Scottish Ceilidh (pronounced kaylee). The band starts at 9.30pm, £7 entry, need to get on Guest List. Or reserve a place for the whole ceilidh package: a welcome drink, a three course meal and all the reels and entertainment for £35 pp.
80 abantu bendawo batusa
Ghillie Dhu
1A Rutland StreetLively pub/restaurant, booths available, live music, tasty Scottish food.
Burly Ceilidhs at the Ghillie Dhu
2 Rutland Place; www.ghillie-dhu.co.uk/ceilidhs
Be part of a fun-filled Scottish Ceilidh (pronounced kaylee). The band starts at 9.30pm, £7 entry, need to get on Guest List. Or reserve a place for the whole ceilidh package: a welcome drink, a three course meal and all the reels and entertainment for £35 pp.
It's called Makar’s Gourmet Mash Bar, not The Crafter's Barn...
9 North Bank Street; www.makars-rest.com
A makar is a term from Scottish literature for a poet or bard. Great place, close to the Writer’s Museum. This restaurant serves comfort food at its finest. Great vegetarian choices too. I highly recommend a drink they serve which is Edinburgh Gin flavoured with Scottish raspberries and Prosecco.
There are two locations, my favourite is at 9 North Bank Street, close to the Writer's Museum. There is another location at 91 Shandwick Place, just west of Princes Street.
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar (Mound)
9-12 Bank StIt's called Makar’s Gourmet Mash Bar, not The Crafter's Barn...
9 North Bank Street; www.makars-rest.com
A makar is a term from Scottish literature for a poet or bard. Great place, close to the Writer’s Museum. This restaurant serves comfort food at its finest. Great vegetarian choices too. I highly recommend a drink they serve which is Edinburgh Gin flavoured with Scottish raspberries and Prosecco.
There are two locations, my favourite is at 9 North Bank Street, close to the Writer's Museum. There is another location at 91 Shandwick Place, just west of Princes Street.