Some tips for your visit!
Food scene
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Mary's is a local institution, selling great gelato. There might be a queue, so perhaps better going on weekdays. The pistachio flavour is particularly good...
131 locals recommend
Mary's Milk Bar
19 Grassmarket(£)
Mary's is a local institution, selling great gelato. There might be a queue, so perhaps better going on weekdays. The pistachio flavour is particularly good...
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Kanpai sells beautiful fresh sushi, with a real authentic feel. The restaurant is such a calming space.
119 locals recommend
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay St(££-£££)
Kanpai sells beautiful fresh sushi, with a real authentic feel. The restaurant is such a calming space.
(££££) Aizle do the most delicious locally sourced tasting menu. If you’re wanting to push the boat out and have a real treat, I’d highly recommend it. Best meal I’ve had!
83 locals recommend
Aizle
38 Charlotte Square(££££) Aizle do the most delicious locally sourced tasting menu. If you’re wanting to push the boat out and have a real treat, I’d highly recommend it. Best meal I’ve had!
(£) Ting Thai does great Thai food for under a tenner. It’s excellent value, and super quick too (they’re on Deliveroo if you want a takeout!)
257 locals recommend
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot Pl(£) Ting Thai does great Thai food for under a tenner. It’s excellent value, and super quick too (they’re on Deliveroo if you want a takeout!)
(£) My favourite bakery in Edinburgh - buns, cakes, babka and brownies to die for. It’s next to Holyrood Park so good for a treat after climbing Arthur’s Seat!
Bits Bake Shop
38 Dalkeith Rd(£) My favourite bakery in Edinburgh - buns, cakes, babka and brownies to die for. It’s next to Holyrood Park so good for a treat after climbing Arthur’s Seat!
(££) Panda and Sons is a speakeasy style cocktail bar, hidden behind the ‘front’ of a barbers shop. Recently named in the ‘World’s 50 Best Bars’.
297 locals recommend
Panda & Sons
79 Queen St(££) Panda and Sons is a speakeasy style cocktail bar, hidden behind the ‘front’ of a barbers shop. Recently named in the ‘World’s 50 Best Bars’.
Sightseeing
Arthur’s Seat is an ancient extinct volcano which sits in Holyrood Park. If you walk up, you’ll get some stunning panoramic views of the city - from the castle to the seafront.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Arthur’s Seat is an ancient extinct volcano which sits in Holyrood Park. If you walk up, you’ll get some stunning panoramic views of the city - from the castle to the seafront.
The Botanics are an oasis of green within the city centre. There’s a particularly scenic Alpine rock garden which is a perfect picnic spot. And it’s free (optional donations).
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Botanics are an oasis of green within the city centre. There’s a particularly scenic Alpine rock garden which is a perfect picnic spot. And it’s free (optional donations).