Best Restaurants In Edinburgh Old Town

For cheap places to eat in Edinburgh, The Mitre is a belter. Balmoral chicken and lentil cottage pie are picks of this pub's mains menu. But for fans of scampi and squid, bring some pals and share a mouthwatering fish platter.

Come to The Last Drop for a solid menu of pub classics and local specials. This quirky venue's burgers are juicy too, with 'The Ultimate' boasting a double patty of beef and chicken with smoked house salsa. Haggis can be added inside for an extra £2, naturally.

Located in the Old Town, The Devil's Advocate Bar & Kitchen is slinging out scrumptious British cuisine. Munch on everything from roasted cauliflower and mouthwatering pork belly to juicy steaks and smoked fish platters. To top it off, nab a glass or two of whisky.

Head to Luckenbooths for classy minimal interiors, stunning views of the capital and an intriguing mix of flavours. If you're in the mood for a fancy morning treat here, indulge in some banoffee pancakes or pumpkin-spiced French toast.

When it comes down to Old Town restaurants, Laila Cockburn Street is a top choice. Dig into a range of mouthwatering brunch plates, from the likes of Oreo French toast covered in a sweet mascarpone to shakshouka boasting lemon greek yogurt.

If you want sourdough pizzas with a plethora of craft beer to choose from, BrewDog Edinburgh Cowgate is the one. We recommend finishing on the signature ice lolly for dessert, but there are no prizes for guessing its special ingredient.

For the best Italian Edinburgh Old Town has to offer, Civerinos is right up there. If you don't fancy one of its charcuterie boards or iconic pizza slices, make your way through zucchini, meatballs and the rest of the enticing small plates.

Ting Thai Caravan is a popular venue boasting a huge mix of soups and classics dishes. There's a no reservation policy here, so you better be on the ball to tuck into its beloved lemongrass chicken, confit duck or beef panang curries.

Divino Enoteca is one of many Italian restaurants Edinburgh Old Town can shout about. However, few can match this beaut venue's authentic pasta menu, which includes ragu pappardelle, seafood linguine and pesto risotto.