Bruntsfield and Morningside reward diners who prefer a neighbourhood with several good answers rather than one obvious restaurant strip. Bruntsfield Place, Gillespie Place and the streets around the Links hold compact dining rooms with strong individual identities, while Morningside Road adds established pubs, all-day cafés and places suited to an easy family meal. The area is close enough to central Edinburgh for a spontaneous dinner, yet its best restaurants feel rooted in local routines rather than dependent on sightseeing traffic.
That variety supports very different occasions. Hendersons' imaginative plant-based cooking, the precise seafood at Fin & Grape and the wine-led plates at Decanter can anchor a special evening; Japanese comfort food, Vietnamese pho, handmade Italian cooking and a generous brunch fit more relaxed plans. Khartoum Cafe and Three Birds show how much character can fit into a small room, while The Canny Man's offers the opposite experience: a historic, many-cornered Edinburgh institution with seafood and traditional meals.
Bruntsfield and Morningside cover everything from quick neighbourhood lunches to tasting-led dinners and relaxed nights over wine. Menus still change, especially at small seasonal kitchens, so treat named dishes as examples of style and check current details before travelling. For a particular dietary need or must-order dish, confirm the choice directly with the restaurant.

Hendersons
Hendersons makes plant-based dining feel like a complete restaurant proposition rather than a list of substitutions. The Barclay Place room is bright, contemporary and relaxed, but the cooking has enough detail for an occasion. Vegetables, mushrooms, pulses and grains carry each plate, with acidity, smoke, herbs and crisp textures doing the work often left to meat or dairy. That balance makes it a persuasive choice for mixed groups as well as committed vegans, particularly when everyone wants proper courses and a considered wine or alcohol-free pairing.
Recent menus and diner reports highlight dishes such as a lion's mane mushroom steak, oyster-mushroom preparations and the restaurant's plant-based take on haggis, alongside seasonal starters and desserts. The kitchen is at its best when it allows one ingredient to lead, then builds contrast around it rather than making the plate busy. A minority of recent feedback mentions slow service or food arriving cooler than expected, so allow time at peak dinner periods. Choose Hendersons for a date, a celebration or a first introduction to ambitious vegan cooking in Edinburgh.
Address: 7-13 Barclay Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HW
Hendersons - Eat Better Live Better Menu
Nibbles
£4.5 each or £15.5 for all
Olives
Olives marinated with chili, lemon, garlic and thyme + sourdough V NGCI*
Guacamole
Broad bean guacamole, crispy chilli + sourdough V S NGCI*
Toasted mix nuts
Basil, tomato & oregano toasted mixed nuts V NGCI N
Muhammara
Smoky roasted red pepper & walnut Muhammara, pomegranate seeds + sourdough V N NGCI*
Nibbles Board
Nibbles board with all of the above nibbles V N NGCI*
Starters
Oyster mushroom scallops
King oyster mushroom scallops, broad bean and mint puree, salsa verde, peashoots + pickled pink peppercorn V NGCI S
Aubergine Tartare
Aubergine tartare, caramelized onions, carrot & tabasco yoghurt, crispy capers + sourdough shards V NGCI* S
Bocconcini, strawberries, vinaigrette
Scottish buffalo mozzarella Bocconcini, strawberries, cherry tomato, fresh basil, strawberry vinaigrette, balsamic + black pepper toasted sunflower seeds NGCI
Sweet potato, lime and garlic
Sweet potato wedges, lime and garlic cashew cream, harissa butter + toasted pumpkin seeds, chives & sumac V NGCI N
Soup of the Day
Soup of the day - please check on the day for nutritional information
Side Salads
Courgette, chickpeas, fennel
Urfa chilli roasted courgette, sumac chickpeas, fennel shavings, toasted pumpkin seeds + preserved lemon dressing V NGCI
Potatoe
Potatoes, kalamata olives, pickled red onion, capers, chives, parsley, mint, oregano + homemade semi-dried tomatoes V NGCI
Broccoli
Roasted broccoli, green beans, crunchy mangetout, peas, toasted pumpkin and mustard seeds, tarragon dressing V NGCI
Summer Slaw
Hispy cabbage, carrots, kohlrabi, radish, spring onion, roasted hemp seeds, lime-ginger & coriander dressing + pickled grapes V NGCI
Mains
Henderson Haggis
Hendersons Haggis with root mash, whisky tarragon cream + caramelised red onion V S NGCI
Oat groats risotto
Oat groats risotto, green cashew sauce, lemon and tarragon roasted mushrooms, whipped feta with black pepper, courgette ribbons + toasted seeds V* N
Tofu steak
Marinated tofu steak, cider & green peppercorn sauce, roasted purple sprouting broccoli, Hasselback potato + truffled celeriac puree V NGCI S
Spiced Freekeh
Chickpea & preserved lemon freekeh, roasted smoked tofu, buttered heritage carrots, whipped tahini, pomegranate, pistachio crumbs + chive oil V N S
Salad Platter
Salad platter with your choice of up to four different salads + mixed green leaf salad V NGCI
Desserts
Swedish Kladdkaka
Chocolate cake with vanilla chantilly, wafer tuile + berry dust V S
Homemade Deluxe Affogato
Affogato made of homemade vanilla ice cream, double espresso, Amaretto, almond biscotti N
Pistachio Tartlet
Pistachio & white chocolate tartlet + local cherry and vanilla coulis N S
Tres Leches Cake
Tonka bean tres leches cake + fresh berries NGCI
Panna Cotta
Raspberry & vanilla panna cotta, raspberry coulis + spiced Tajín-roasted pumpkin seeds V NGCI
Sorbet
Scottish strawberry, mint & lime sorbet + candied lime zest V NGCI
Ice Cream Flavours
Jura single malt Whisky 12 years + shortbread crumb OR Ginger white chocolate V NGCI
Hot Drinks
Pot of Rosevear Leaf Teas
Modern Standard Coffee
Tumeric Latte
V N
Soft Drinks
Elderflower Presse
Karma Cola
Gingerella
Lemony Lemonade
You + I Kombucha
Cocktails and Spirits
Aperol Spritz
Espresso Martini
Passionfruit Martini
Blackberry + Rosemary Sling
Mocktails
Seedlip + Tonic
Nosmopolitian
Noscow Mule Apple + Ginger
Coconut + Lime Cooler
Beers
Draft Stewarts Lager 4%
Selection of Stewarts Brewing cans
Heineken 0%
Peroni (Gluten Free)
Red Wine
Tempranillo/Syrah, Centelleo, La Mancha, Spain
Merlot Reserva, Los Espinos, Espinos Y Cardos, Chile
Primitivo, Puglia, IGT, Bella Modella, Italy
Mil Historias, Malbec, Bodegas Altolandon, Spain
White Wine
Catarratto, IGT, Palazzo del Mare, Italy
Pinot Grigio, DOC, Novapalma, Italy
Chardonnay, IGP, Pays d’Oc, Montsable, France
Gruner Veltliner, Funkstille, Niederosterreich, Austria
Dessert & Country Wine
Glass £5 / Bottle £28
Autumn oak wine, Cairn o Mohr, Scotland
Elderflower wine, Cairn o Mhor, Scotland

Harajuku Kitchen
Harajuku Kitchen is the area's dependable Japanese bistro: compact enough to feel personal, broad enough to work for diners who do not all want the same style of meal. The menu moves between light raw dishes, crisp fried plates, rice bowls and slow, warming comfort food. That range encourages sharing without requiring it. The room on Gillespie Place has a cheerful, informal energy, making it useful for an early family dinner or a low-key evening with friends, while the cooking remains more focused than a catch-all pan-Asian menu.
Gyoza and karaage are natural opening plates, followed by sushi or sashimi for freshness, tempura for crunch and a donburi or Japanese curry when something substantial is needed. Grilled aubergine and other vegetable dishes help a table vary its textures rather than filling every space with fried food. Recent diners often praise the food, though occasional reports mention slower service and uneven execution. Harajuku Kitchen suits diners who want familiar Japanese favourites prepared with care and enough menu contrast to keep a group interested.
Address: 10 Gillespie Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HS
Harajuku Kitchen Japanese Bistro Menu
Ippin - Hot Dishes
Edamame
Chilli or Classic Salted Soya beans in the pod, sprinkled with chilli or sea salt. (VG, GF)
Takoyaki
Hot Japanese Pancake balls, octopus, cabbage, mayo, bonito, aonori
Vegetable Gyoza
5pcs. Hand folded dumplings. Cabbage, aubergine, onion & chives – served with chili soy vinegar. (VG)
King Prawn Gyoza
5pcs. Hand folded dumplings. King prawn, onion, ginger – served with chili soy vinegar
Pork Gyoza
5pcs. Hand folded dumplings. Scottish free-range pork, cabbage, chives – served with chili soy vinegar
Agenasu Koumi Dare
Fried aubergine coated in aromatic sweet soy chili sauce. (VG)
Agenasu Miso Sesame Dare
Fried aubergine coated in sweet miso sesame sauce
Agedashi Tofu
Fried tofu with ginger, radish & spring onion, tentsuyu sauce. (VG)
Kara-Age Chicken
Crispy, succulent deep-fried chicken marinated in soy, and sake – served with daikon dare
Sticky Sweet Chili Kara-Age Chicken
Crispy, succulent deep-fried chicken coated in sweet chili sesame sauce
Tonkatsu
Panko breaded free-range pork cutlet – served with mustard, katsu-miso sesame sauce
Rafute
Slow cooked Scottish free-range pork belly with sake, mirin, soy, ginger and garlic
Ippin - Cold Dishes
Cucumber Kimchi
Marinated in a savoury kimchi chilli sauce
Kaiso Seaweed with Pickled Daikon
Assorted seaweed. Soy, sesame, pickled daikon. (VG)
Fluffy Potato Salad
Crushed potato, cucumber, carrot, sliced onion with Kewpie Mayo. (V)
Tempura
Japanese Style Fritters with tentsuyu, fresh ginger and radish
Vegetable (7pcs)
(VG)
King Prawn & Seafood (7pcs)
King Prawn, Soft Shell Crab, Sea Bass and Seasonal Vegetables
Classic Donburi Rice Bowls
Served on a Bed of Rice with miso soup to accompany
Tofu Teriyaki
Fried tofu in a tangy sweet teriyaki sauce, salad with wafu dressing. (VG, GFA)
Chicken Teriyaki
Pan-fried chicken in a tangy sweet teriyaki sauce, salad with wafu dressing. (GFA)
Katsu Don
Panko breaded Scottish free-range pork cutlet cooked with onions, egg omelette and tentsuyu sauce
Tempura Don
2 Tiger prawn tempura & seasonal vegetable tempura with drizzle of teriyaki sauce
Kara-Age Oyako Don
Kara-age chicken cooked in sweet soy, topped with onions, omelette and tentsuyu sauce
Salmon Teriyaki
Fillet of Scottish salmon, tangy sweet teriyaki sauce, salad with wafu dressing. (GFA)
Unaju (Grilled Eel)
Grilled Eel, tare sauce, pickles & tamago
Japanese Curry Dishes
Served with Rice, Miso Soup and Wafu Dressed Salad
Tofu Katsu Curry
Panko breaded tofu. (V)
Kara-Age Chicken
Tonkatsu
Panko breaded Scottish free-range pork
Yakii Soba
Stir-Fried Soba Noodles, Vegetables, Pickled Ginger, Anonori, Okonomi Sauce
Shimeji Mushrooms
(VG)
Chicken
King Prawn
Tempura Udon Noodle Soup
Delicious Shiitake & Konbu Broth
Vegetable Tempura
Seasonal Vegetable Tempura
King Prawn Tempura
King Prawn & Seasonal Vegetable Tempura
Sides
Miso Soup
Wakame, tofu, spring onion. (VG)
Japanese Steamed Rice
(VG, GF)
Sashimi
5 Pieces of Meticulously Sliced Fresh Seafood
Seabass
(GF)
Scottish Salmon
(GF)
Yellowfin Tuna
(GF)
Scottish Salmon & Yellowfin Tuna
(GF)
Octopus (Cooked)
Assorted Sashimi (7 pieces)
(GF)
Nigiri (2pcs)
Tamago Sweet Omelette
Sweet egg omelette cooked with kelp stock. (V)
King Prawn (cooked)
(GF)
Salmon
(GF)
Seabass
(GF)
Yellowfin Tuna
(GF)
Grilled Salmon with Mayo
(GFA)
Chef's Assorted Nigiri (6 pieces)
(GFA)
Gunkan
2 Pieces of Gunkan Style Sushi
Inari Sweet Tofu Parcel
(VG)
Ikura Caviar
Temaki
Taco Fusion Style Hand Roll
Kaiso Seaweed & Pickled Daikon
Spicy Tuna
Torotaku
Salmon tataki with pickled radish
Hoso Maki
Slim Maki Rolls – 6 Pieces
Cucumber
(VG, GF)
Avocado
(VG, GF)
Salmon
(GF)
Yellowfin Tuna
(GF)
Chef’s Special Sushi Sets
Niwa
Tamago nigiri, inari sweet tofu, courgette nigiri, kaiso seaweed gunkan, kanpyo maki & avocado cucumber maki
Kaisen
Tuna nigiri, salmon nigiri, seabass nigiri, king prawn nigiri, Ikura caviar gunkan & salmon cucumber maki
Chirashi Sushi Rice Bowls
Speciality Sushi Rice Bowls Comes with Miso Soup
Buddha Bowl
Seaweed, kaiso salad, edamame beans, inari sweet tofu, crispy wontons & avocado – served with kimchi mayo & miso dare sauce. (VGA)
Chirashi Sushi
Assorted Seafood sashimi, kanpyo & tamago omelette
Salmon & Avocado
Sliced salmon sashimi, avocado & Ikura caviar
Futomaki
Large Rolls – 8 Pieces
Crispy Salmon Roll
Crunch, crispy salmon skin with avocado
Veg Dragon Roll
Avocado, cucumber, inari, kanpyo, spicy chilli mayo. (VGA)
Spider Roll
Soft shell crab tempura, lettuce, mayo, wasabi tobiko caviar
Spicy Salmon Roll
Kimchi, salmon, cucumber, shichimi, sesame
Harajuku Traditional Futomaki
King Prawn, kanpyo, salmon, sweet fish flakes, cucumber, tamago
Salmon California Roll
Salmon, avocado, cucumber, mayo, wasabi tobiko
Dragon Roll
Tiger prawn tempura, avocado, cucumber, tobiko caviar mayo
Niji Rainbow Roll
Assortment of seafood, cucumber, avocado. (GFA)
Volcano Roll
King Prawn tempura bites, spicy salmon, cucumber, kimchi mayo, shichimi, stringy chilli pepper, sesame seeds
Black Monster Grilled Eel Roll
Grilled Unagi (Eel), cucumber, avocado, black sesame, unagi sauce, wasabi mayo, crispy shallots
Salmon & Tuna Roll
Salmon, tuna, Ikura caviar, cucumber, avocado. (GFA)
Desserts
Ice Cream & Sorbets
Matcha, vanilla, coconut or mango sorbet. (GFA, VGA)
Ice Cream Mochi
Two Japanese rice cakes filled with ice cream: choice of coconut, mango or chocolate. (GF, V)
Dorayaki (Akuki Sweet Buns) with Ice Cream
Traditional Japanese sponge cake: Choice of Vanilla or Matcha Ice Cream. (V)

Three Birds
Three Birds is a small Bruntsfield bistro with the confidence to keep its menu concise. Seasonal ingredients and changing specials shape the meal, so the appeal lies in the kitchen's style rather than one permanent signature. Plates tend to combine a clear main ingredient with punchy sauces, vegetables and careful texture, landing between modern European bistro cooking and relaxed neighbourhood comfort. The close-set room and friendly service create an easy sense of occasion without formality, although booking is sensible because there are not many tables.
Fish, meat and vegetable dishes change with supply, and gluten-free diners receive particular attention. Diners repeatedly praise the kitchen's flavour and its ability to handle dietary requirements, although a few report disappointing value or seasoning on individual dishes. Ask about the day's strongest special and let that guide the rest of the order. Three Birds is especially good for a couple or small group that enjoys seasonal cooking, conversation with the team and a menu that avoids endless choice.
Address: 3-5 Viewforth, Edinburgh EH10 4JD
Three Birds Restaurant Menu
Side Bar
All items £6 unless otherwise stated.
Marinated pitted Perelló Gordal olives
vegan
3Bee dukkah, bread, evoo & shallot vinegar
vegan
Rose harissa & basil hummus, pickles, poppadoms
vegan
Crispy pig ear, aioli, Maldon salt
Pistachio & feta dip, corn chips
v
3Bee seedy chicken strips, lemon mayo
Shoestring fries
vegan
Side salad
vegan
Artisan sourdough, butter, olive oil, shallot vinegar
v
Market greens
vegan
Starters
Pea & mint soup
sourdough* (vegan) & butter (v)
Red lentil kibbeh
tomato relish, tahini sauce, pinenuts (vegan)
Sesame tuna steak
chilli & coriander rice, sweet soy dressing
Game terrine
gooseberry & raisin chutney, crostini
Sea bass ceviche
tiger milk, red onion, pickled ginger, kiwi salsa verde, micro coriander
Ham hock croquettes
cheese, mustard sauce, pickled radish
Mains
Lamb rump
babaganoush, feta dauphinoise, sugar snaps, fermented watermelon, preserved lemon sour cream, pomegranate molasses jus
Breaded king oyster mushrooms
katsu sauce, daikon, pak choi & ginger noodle salad, wasabi mayo (vegan)
Chicken supreme stuffed with smoked mozzarella
romesco, mash potato, asparagus, apple balsamic, roquito pepper, blood orange crisps
Pork fillet
charred corn & coconut rice, plantain & green apple chutney, kumquat jus, tender stem broccoli
Roast cod fillet
tempura seaweed prawns, fresh turmeric fondant potato, cauliflower, spinach, black olive butter
Sole paupiette
spring onion mousse, lemon gnocchi, spring greens & saffron caviar broth
Plates for 2 to Share
Dishes designed for two people to share.
Vegetable Thai green curry
sticky coconut rice, lime wedges, chilli, coriander, spiced crackers (vegan). Single size curry £20.
Big Cow - 600g (approx) Scottish fillet
veg, garlic buttered portobello mushroom, blue cheese cream, peppercorn sauce, mustards, bag of fries
Dessert
Rocky Road & PBJ
marshmallow, shortbread, Turkish delight, choc, peanut butter & jam ice cream
Lemon Pie Mess
lemon curd, biscuit, meringue, coconut cream, lemon zest sorbet (vegan on request)
Scottish Cheeses
IJ Mellis gf oatcakes, chutney, grapes. £4 / £8 extra on set price menus. £10 / £18 for two sharing. SEE BLACKBOARD
Brownie
warm chocolate brownie, Kahlua chocolate sauce, chocolate sorbet (vegan)
Rhubarb & Custard Trifle
ginger sponge cake, raspberry coulis, rhubarb compote, custard, skooshy cream
Ice Creams & Sorbets
Tailor made for us by Over Langshaw Farm, Borders. £4 per scoop (up to 2 scoops included as part of set price lunch).
Vanilla ice cream
Peanut Butter & Jam ice cream
Caramel & Toffee ice cream
After Eight ice cream
Blueberry Ripple ice cream
Sea Salt, Honey & Jalapeño ice cream
Unicorn ice cream
Cherry & Amaretto sorbet
vegan
Apple, Pink Peppercorn & Basil sorbet
vegan
Zesty Lemon sorbet
vegan
Coconut plant-based ice cream
vegan
Chocolate plant-based ice cream
vegan
Strawberry plant-based ice cream
vegan
Brunch
12pm-2.30pm weekdays / 10am-4pm weekends. All available Gluten Free. Starter £7 / Main £15.
Eggs Benedict / Royale / Florentine / Ecossaise
(bacon / salmon / spinach / haggis), toasted muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise
Avocado Toast
sourdough, plum tomato, dukkah, chillies, cashew aioli (vegan)
Halloumi Hash
sweet potato hash, crispy hallumi, red pepper, red onion, chive, fried egg, garlic yoghurt
Chilli Cup
chilli con carne in a corn tortilla cup, cheddar cheese, tomato salsa, fried egg, aioli
Shakshuka
baked spiced tomatoes & red pepper, eggs OR tofu (vegan), feta (vegan available), warm tortilla
Brunch Sides & Extras
Sides: Fries £6 / Hummus £6 / Feta pistachio dip £6 / Toast & jam £4 / Gordal Olives £5. Add extras £2: feta / egg / spinach / bacon / salmon / avocado / haggis.
Fries
Hummus
Feta pistachio dip
Toast & jam
Gordal Olives
Kids Brunch
£2 per item.
Sausage
Egg (fried, poached or scrambled)
Haggis
Bacon
Fries
Beans
Toast
Kid's Menu
Available for children under 10 years.
Small soup of the day
v, gf, bread* & butter
Macaroni cheese
NOT GF
Grilled sausages & fries
Chicken fingers & fries
Baked fish fillet
gf
Kid's Sides / Extras
All £2. All gf.
Fries
gf
Rice
gf
Peas & sweetcorn
gf
Stir fried veg
gf
Kid's Dessert
Scoop of ice cream or sorbet with sprinkles
Daytime Menu
Two courses £22 (from starters, mains, brunch, sweets).
Side bar
£6 each unless otherwise stated.
Marinated pitted Perelló Gordal olives
vegan
3B dukkah, bread, evoo & shallot vinegar
vegan
Rose harissa & basil hummus, pickles, poppadoms
vegan
Crispy pig ear, aioli, Maldon salt
Pistachio & feta dip, corn chips
v
3Bee seedy chicken strips and lemon mayo
Shoestring fries
vegan
Side salad
vegan
Artisan sourdough, butter, olive oil, shallot vinegar
v
Market greens
vegan
Pea & mint soup
sourdough (vegan) & butter (v)
Smoked mackerel, chive & ricotta pate
crispy capers, gooseberry & raisin chutney, crostini
Lamb meatballs
babaganoush, fermented watermelon, tomato relish, pinenuts
Fried whitebait
roast red pepper & feta dip
Beetroot, walnut & cream cheese parcel
apple, tahini sauce, watercress, candied walnuts (vegan)
BBQ jackfruit tacos
pineapple slaw, kiwi salsa verde, charred corn yoghurt, feta (vegan)
Sea trout
seafood & squid ink risotto, crispy chorizo
Lemon marinated seabass
roast courgette, butternut squash, broad beans, mascarpone pink peppercorn sauce
Chicken
sautéed mushroom & cream, mustard roast potatoes, spinach, hazelnut pesto
Soy, star anise & honey braised pork shoulder
pickled corn, smoked jalapeno mash, pak choi, jus
Vegetable Thai green curry
sticky coconut rice, lime, chilli, coriander, spiced crackers (vegan). Single size curry for £16.
Big Cow - 600g (approx) Scottish fillet
greens, garlic buttered portobello mushroom, blue cheese cream & peppercorn sauce, mustards & bag of fries
Drinks
3B Bloody Mary with Rioja float
vegan & GF. Spice level 🌶 to 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶.
Espresso Martini
French Martini
Mimosa
Sofs / Mixers
All £3. Juices: Orange / Apple / Pineapple / Tomato / Cranberry. Bottled Water £2 / £4.50, Sparkling or Still.
Tonic
Light Tonic
Rhubarb Tonic
Ginger Beer
Raspberry Lemonade
Belvoir Elderflower
Ginger Ale
0% Cocktails
All £7.
Spritzero
Martini Vibrante, 0% fizz, soda
Vitamin 3b
Seedlip Spice 94, OJ, PJ, grapefruit
Nogrono
MV, 0.0 Tanqueray, cranberry
Bitter Buzz
Feragaia, Fever Tree ginger ale, mint, lime, 0% pink fizz
Coffee & Tea
Coffees single £3 / £4 double shot. Tea £3. Hot Chocolate £4.
Coffee
single or double shot
Tea
Scottish Blend / Peppermint / Green / Camomile / Cranberry Raspberry / Rooibos / Earl Grey / Lemon & Ginger / Fennel / Decaf
Hot Chocolate
Liquid Afters
Gaelic Coffee, Café Amaretto, Café Royale, Baileys Latte, Calypso all £8. Espresso Martini £10. Teas / Coffee £3 / £4 double shot.
Gaelic Coffee
Café Amaretto
Café Royale
Baileys Latte
Calypso
Espresso Martini
Dessert / Sweet Wine
Sauternes
Stella Bella Pink Muscat
Ruby / White Port
LBV
Liqueurs
Malts

Decanter Winery and Dinery
Decanter is built for diners who want the wine and food decisions to support each other. The Bruntsfield Place room feels intimate and convivial, with a menu of small and larger plates that lets a table choose between a quick glass with food and a full evening of sharing. Staff guidance is part of the experience, and diners often mention warm service and pairings that make unfamiliar bottles approachable. It works well for a date, a catch-up or any meal where the table would rather explore several flavours than order identical three-course sequences.
The current offer moves among cheese and charcuterie, vegetable plates, meat, seafood and globally accented bar food. Korean-style chicken and fish-taco flavours have appeared alongside more European combinations, illustrating the kitchen's flexible tone without tying the restaurant to one cuisine. Begin with two contrasting smaller plates, then add something richer once the wine direction is clear. The restaurant attracts less public commentary than Edinburgh's busiest venues, but recent diners are notably consistent about the attentive hosting and shareable cooking. Choose it when an interesting bottle and a relaxed sequence of plates matter equally.
Address: 183 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4DG
Decanter Winery & Dinery Menu
Commencements
SEA BREAM
caper, lemon, and apple dressing (GF, DF)
PORK RIB
carrot and caper slaw, gremolata (GF, DF)
DUKKAH AND HALLOUMI SLIDER
vegan mayo (VG)
BURRATA
gentleman’s relish, toasted sourdough (V)
Small Plates
TEMPURA AUBERGINE
peanut & gochujang sauce (GF, DF, VG)
KOREAN OR BUFFALO CHICKEN
mixed salad (GF)
COD NUGGETS
chipotle mayo (GF, DF)
COD TACO
mixed leaf salad, hot sauce, guacamole
Roasts
Each comes with all the trimmings: yorkie, roast potatoes, carrots, broccoli, carrot puree, and gravy. +add a Bloody Mary | 13, +add a glass of house wine | 6
BEEF
CHICKEN
VENISON
PORK
LAMP RUMP
HOLY TRIO
(chicken, pork, beef)
NUT ROAST
(pre-order only) (VG)
Sideshows
TRUFFLE CHIPS
truffle mayo, parmesan
FRENCH BEAN AND FIG SALAD
(GF, VG) walnut dressing
NEW POTATOES AND BROCCOLI
(GF, DF, VG) house dressing and toasted hazelnuts
PADRON PEPPERS
chilli and sherry vinegar (VG)
HAND CUT CHIPS
(VG)
Sharing Boards
These can all be made GF on request. extra bread 5.50, extra oatcakes and crackers 4.50
DECANTER BOARD
mix of cured meats, local cheeses, and dips
MEDITERRANEAN PLATTER
selection of breads with homemade dips & oil (V)
MEAT
selection of our cured meat sourced from around the globe featuring red wine sausage from East Coast Cured
CHEESE
4 cheeses from 181 Deli next door and Clarks, paired with chutney and pickles to accompany them
Sweet & Scrumptious
WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Shortbread crumble, berry compote (V)
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream (V)
BLACK FOREST GATEAUX
(V)
CHEESE & STUFF
oatcakes and grapes (GF)
ICE CREAM SELECTION
(V, GF)
Main Events
VENISON HAUNCH
French bean and fig salad, walnut dressing (GF)
CONFIT DUCK LEG
chorizo and pancetta cassoulet (GF, DF)
POTATO ROSTI & MIXED WILD MUSHROOMS
mushroom puree, hazelnuts (GF, DF, VG)
COD
bisque, new potatoes, tenderstem broccoli (GF)
STEAK
30-day dry aged flat iron steak (8oz), parmesan and rocket salad (GF)
Lunch Menu
2 courses for 28, 3 courses for 32. Available Monday to Saturday, 12-4pm. Alcohol pairings: £25pp
COD NUGGETS
chipotle mayo (GF, DF); Paired with: Passo Sardo, Vermentino DOC
TEMPURA AUBERGINE
peanut & gochujang sauce (DF, GF, VG); Paired with: Susana Balbo Signature White Blend
PORK RIB
carrot and caper slaw, gremolata (GF, DF); Paired with: Springfield Estate, Albariño
MIXED WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
hazelnuts and rocket (GF); Paired with: Calusari Pinot Noir
CONFIT CHICKEN LEG
new potatoes, broccoli, jus (GF); Paired with: Bodegas Manzanos, 1890 White Rioja
COD
Cassoulet (GF); Paired with: Beaujolais Nouveau 2025
WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
shortbread crumble, berry compote (V); Paired with: Aka Charme Rosato Spumante Brut
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream (V); Paired with: Alvear Pedro Ximénez Solera
CHEESE & STUFF
(GF); Paired with: Delaforce, 'His Eminence’s Choice', 10 Year Old Port
Tasting Menu
Tasting Menu: £60pp, Wine Pairing: £50pp. Please note: Tasting Menu must be ordered by the whole table.
Sourdough with Gentleman’s Relish
Paired with: Abaton Mount Athos White, Santorini, Greece 2020
Duck Rillet
Fig salad | Paired with: Jean Biecher Pinot Gris 2024
Scallop
Apple and caper salad, bisque, bacon crumble | Paired with: Litmus Wines Element Sussex England 2016
Venison
Wild mushrooms, mushroom puree, jus, herbs | Paired with: Brunello Di Montalcino Musico 2013
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Berries, crumble | Paired with: Celler de Capçanes, Pansal del Calàs, DO Montsant, 2012
Optional: Cheese Course
£12 including paired drink. Selection of Scottish cheeses | Paired with: Delaforce, LBV 2018 or Tamdhu Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12yo
Petit Fours
Bar Snacks
Olives
Almonds
Torres Crisps (150g)
Captain Jack’s Spicy Coated Peanuts
Sippers
Madre Mezcal Ensemble
Artisanal Mezcal
Café’ Patron
Campari Cask Tales
Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
Cognac Fine Champagne
Sparkling Wine
125ml | Bottle
Bottega Poeti Prosecco Brut DOC
Glera – Veneto - Italy
Miolo Cuvee Tradition Brut
Chardonnay - Valle dos Vinhedos – Brazil
AKA Charme Rosato Spumante Brut Primitivo
Primitivo – Puglia - Italy
Harlot Brut
Bacchus – Kent – United Kingdom
Cellar List
Bottle
Black Angus 2022
Cabernet Sauvignon – Heathcote Victoria – Australia
Flagstone Writer’s Block Pinotage 2021
Pinotage – Western Cape – South Africa
Caballo Loco Gran Cru Limari 2017
Syrah – Limari Valley – Chile
The Invisible Man Casa Rojo Rioja 2016
Temperanillo – Rioja Alta - Spain
Twisted Classics
Squashed Frog Sour
Banana Rum, Kiwi Liqueur, Egg, Dessert Red Wine
Birds and the Bees Old Fashioned
Honey Jack, Bourbon, Honey Syrup, Honey Bitters
Santa Maria Carmela
Campari, Aperol, Rose Vermouth, Prosecco Syrup, Orange Juice
Summer Collins
Gin, White Port, Asti, Tonic Syrup, Soda
Biodynamic Wine
Bottle
Mount Edward Gamay 2023
Gamay - Central Otago - New Zealand
Gerard Bertrand Cigalus Organic 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabe Franc/Merlot/Narbonne - France
Bruno Murciano Bobal 2023
Bobal – Valencia - Spain
Bodegas Altolandon, Mil Historias Malbec, 2023
Malbec – Mancuela - Spain
Red Wine
175ml | 250ml | Bottle
El Púgil, Tempranillo Toro
Temperanillo – Castilla y Leon – Spain
Decanter Presents: Reign of Terror (Johnny’s Wine)
Primitivo – Puglia – Italy
Domaine Wardy Cinsault
Cinsault - Bekaa Valley – Lebanon
Vallisto Extremo Malbec
Malbec – Salta - Argentina
Rose
175 | 250 | Bottle
Filarino Sangiovese
Sangiovese – Tuscany – Italy
Estandon Heritage Cinsault
Cinsault – Provence – France
Calusari, Pinot Rosé
Pinot Noir - Viile Timisului – Romania
White Wine
175 ml | 250 ml | Bottle
Passo Sardo Vermentino DOC
Vermentino – Vermentino di Sardegna - Italy
Pulpo, Albariño Pagos del Rey
Albariño - Rías Baixas - Spain
Babydoll Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough – NZ

Tempo Perso
Tempo Perso is the most classical Italian option here, pairing a handsome corner dining room with an extensive current menu. The kitchen favours recognisable regional flavours and generous compositions over minimalist plating. That makes the restaurant easy to use: couples can settle into pasta and wine, families can mix pizza-style pinsa with larger mains, and a celebratory group can order across the list without leaving cautious diners behind. Its long-running Bruntsfield presence makes it a reassuring choice beyond the attraction of the room itself.
The 2026 menu includes aubergine parmigiana, pinsa, chicken Milanese with chilli-tomato spaghetti, pollo Marsala and seafood dishes such as sea bass meunière. Pasta is an obvious centrepiece, but the meat and fish choices make a more varied meal possible. Start with a shared antipasto or vegetable dish, then choose between the comfort of a sauce-led pasta and the cleaner structure of grilled or pan-cooked fish. Tempo Perso fits an unhurried dinner, a family occasion or anyone seeking traditional Italian flavours with enough breadth to accommodate different appetites.
Address: 208 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4DE
Tempo Perso Menu
Antipasti
Focaccia
Rosemary & Sea Salt (VG)
Focaccia
Garlic, Butter & Parmesan (V)
Olives Nocellara
Sicilian olives with stone
Focaccia & Mortazza Mousse
focaccia slices. Mortadella mousse, pistachio. rocket & balsamic glaze. An original recipe born in Casalvieri, inspired by mamma’s kitchen.
Polpette
three homemade beef meatballs in our tomato sauce.
Parmigiana
aubergine, tomato, mozzarella, parmesan. V
Bruschetta
toasted bread, cherry tomatoes, garlic & extra virgin olive oil. VG GF
Crostino
warm & toasted bread topped with: mushrooms, garlic & mozzarella V GF
Arancino
Three golden-fried rice balls filled with ragu’, ’nduja & Gorgonzola cheese.
Calamari
fried squid rings, dusted w/ flour
Burrata & Pomo
burrata, tomato, olives, capers, garlic, extra virgin olive oil & basil. V GF
Perfect to Share
Tagliere Vintage
a selection of cured Italian meats and cheeses, served with mixed pickled vegetables, marinated olives, and slices of warm focaccia. GF
Primi
Pasta Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino
bold, garlicky, & spicy. An Italian classic with a rock’n’roll soul. VG GF
Pasta Arrabbiata
classic Roman-style pasta with garlic, tomato, & a gentle chilli kick. VG GF
Tagliatelle Ragu
fresh eggs pasta, properly slow cooked Scottish beef ragu. GF
Pasta Limone & Gamberi
king prawns, garlic, fresh chilli, extra virgin olive oil & lemon zest with fresh pasta. GF DF
Pasta Misto Mare
fresh pasta swimming in a spicy tomato wave, with market fish, prawns, mussels & clams doing the backstroke GF DF
Pasta Polpette
homemade beef meatballs in tomato sauce with fresh pasta.
Lasagna
layered with slow-cooked beef ragù, fresh egg pasta, mozzarella, & parmesan
Ravioli Carbonara
ravioli stuffed with Guanciale, egg yolk, cacio (pecorino cheese) & pepe (black pepper) served in a creamy Parmigiano sauce.
Ravioli Ricotta & Spinaci
ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese & spinach served in a creamy tomato sauce. V
Gnocchi Tartufo & Funghi
Soft potato gnocchi tossed in a rich and creamy Italian black truffle sauce, with sautéed mushrooms, delicately finished with a fine & rare black truffle dust. V
Pasta Assassina & Burrata
Spaghetti pan-fried until crispy, with spicy tomato sauce and fresh burrata. V
Classici
Parmigiana
aubergine, tomato, mozzarella, parmesan with toasted bread. V
Milanese & Pasta Spaghetti
Italian classic. Breaded chicken Milanese & simple chilli tomato spaghetti pasta.
Pollo Marsala & Funghi
chicken breast & mushrooms in a rich marsala sauce. Served with roast potatoes. GF
Pesce
Our fish is supplied by George Hughes in 197 Bruntsfield Place
Spigola Mugniaia
pan-fried sea bass fillets in a creamy butter lemon sauce with mash potatoes on the side.
Spigola Mandorle
Oven-baked sea bass topped with toasted flaked almonds, a classic Mediterranean preparation, served with baby roast potatoes.
Carne Rossa
Our meat is supplied by Taste Tradition Farmers & Butchers
Tagliata
grilled & Sliced sirloin steak with rocket salad, garlic cherry tomatoes & shaves of parmigiano cheese.
Bistecca
Grilled sirloin steak with green pepper creamy sauce, served with a choice of two sides.
Pinsa
Pinsa 1
tomato, fior di latte & basil. V
Pinsa 2
tomato, fior di latte, mushrooms, artichokes & olives. V
Pinsa 3
fior di latte, sun-dried tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes and peppers, with Leccina olives, capers, extra virgin olive oil, mint & chilli. V
Pinsa 4
tomato, fior di latte, rocket salad dry-cured Parma ham & Parmesan shaves.
Pinsa 5
tomato, fior di latte, ‘nduja soft spicy salami & spianata spicy salami.
Pinsa 6
Fior di latte, double cream, mushrooms, finished with prosciutto crudo.
Pinsa 7
tomato, fior di latte, meatballs & shaved parmesan.
Pinsa 8
tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, a touch of chilli. V
Pane
Garlic bread
V
Garlic bread & Mozzarella
V
Toasted Bread
VG DF
Contorni
ALL £5.5
Mix salad
VG GF DF
Rocket & Cherry Tomato Salad
VG GF DF
Roast Potatoes
VG GF DF
Chips
V
Broccoli
VG GF DF
French Beans
VG GF DF
Mash Potatoes
V
Semplice Menu
MONDAY — FRIDAY / 12:00 — 16:45. CHOOSE A FAVOURITE + 2 SIDE DISHES £12.50
Pasta Arrabbiata
garlic, tomato, & a gentle chilli kick. GF VG DF
Pasta Ragu
slow-cooked Scottish beef in a rich tomato ragù. GF
Polpette
homemade beef meatballs in tomato sauce.
Parmigiana
oven-baked aubergine, tomato, parmesan.
Lasagna
layered with slow-cooked beef ragù, fresh egg pasta, mozzarella, & parmesan.
Pasta Pomo & Panna
smooth tomato sauce with double cream. GF
Pollo Piccante
chicken, tomato, olives, capers & chilli. GF DF
Pollo Milano
breaded chicken Milanese.
Pinsa & Soup
Half Roman-style pinsa with tomato & mozzarella. Served with a fresh tomato & basil soup. SIDE DISHES ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS OPTION.
Toasted Bread
Garlic Bread
Rocket & Cherry Tomato Salad
Mixed Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Chips
Broccoli
extra £2.50
Green Beans
extra £2.50

Khartoum Cafe
Khartoum Cafe brings Sudanese warmth and directness to a tiny, colourful room on Gillespie Place. It is less about ceremony than generosity: wraps, bowls and plates arrive with pulses, vegetables, spice and sauces that feel sustaining without becoming heavy. The compact setting encourages conversation, and current feedback repeatedly connects the welcome with the food rather than treating hospitality as a substitute for it. This is a particularly useful choice for an informal lunch or relaxed dinner when distinctive flavours and good vegetarian range matter more than elaborate surroundings.
Falafel and fuul provide two different ways into the menu, one crisp and herb-led, the other earthy and comforting. Lentil soup, filled wraps and the cafe's peanut-based curry broaden the choice, while rice and fresh accompaniments make it easy to combine dishes. Recent diners are especially enthusiastic about the food and warm welcome. Come for a modest, characterful meal, ask about spice levels if needed and share several components to understand the kitchen's full range.
Address: 6 Gillespie Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HW
Khartoum Cafe Menu
Meal Deals
Meal Deal for 2
2 x wraps, 2 x baklava, 2 x cans
Khartoum Salad
Vegetarian Salad
Chicken Salad
Minced Lamb Salad
Vegan Salad
Khartoum Wraps
Fuul beans, Falafel & Hummus (ve)
Hummus, Falafel & Aubergine (ve)
Baba Ghanoush, Feta & Falafel (v).
Hummus, Aubergine & Feta (v)
Chicken Hummus & Falafel
Chicken Saffron garlic mayo & Avocado.
Chicken Baba Ghanoush &Feta
Chicken Hummus & Aubergine.
Jerk Chicken Special Wrap
coconut rice, spicy jerk sauce & salad
Minced Lamb Hummus & Falafel
Minced Lamb Saffron garlic mayo & Avocado.
Minced Lamb Baba Ghanoush & Feta
Minced Lamb Hummus & Aubergine.
Sides
Rice
Flatbread
Spicy Fries
Plain Fries
Loaded Fries
Minced Lamb Loaded Fries
Chicken Loaded Fries
Vegetarian Loaded Fries
Mains
Chicken Marjakhis
Spicy chicken stew with sesame seed butter with corriander & spring onion
Chicken Marjakhis
Spicy chicken stew with peanut butter with corriander & spring onion
Chicken Salsa
Tender spicy chicken cooked with peppers,onions & rich salsa sauce
Fuul (ve)
Fava beans cooked with lemon juice, cumin& olive oil
Starters
Please note all the starters are served with flatbread
Salata Aswad (ve)
Aubergine, peanut butter, spring onions, lime juice & sesame oil
Falafel (ve)
Chickpea balls with a blend of herbs and sesame seeds served with hummus
Baba Ghanoush (ve)
Smoked aubergine paté, sesame seed butter, garlic and lemon juice
Drinks
Bottled Water - Still
Bottled Water - Sparkling
Ginger Beer Can
Rubicon Guava Can
Rubicon Mango Can
Sprite Lemon & Lime
Coca Cola
Coca Cola Zero Sugar
Diet Coke

FIN & GRAPE
FIN & GRAPE specialises in seafood, serving a small dining room where the menu follows the market closely. The cooking aims for clarity: careful heat on the fish, sauces with enough acidity to lift it, and vegetables or grains that support rather than crowd the main ingredient. Its scale gives the meal an intimate rhythm, while the concise menu removes the pressure to navigate a huge seafood offering. Current diners consistently praise precise cooking and personable service, and the official sample menus confirm the kitchen's seasonal approach.
Expect market fish and shellfish to lead, with smaller plates creating a progression before the main catch. Exact species and garnishes can change, which is part of the point; ask what arrived in best condition and choose around that answer. A glass or bottle from the focused wine list can be matched to several dishes if the table shares. FIN & GRAPE suits a seafood-focused date or small celebration, especially for diners comfortable letting availability guide the meal. Anyone set on a particular fish should check that day's menu rather than relying on an older sample.
Address: 19 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5DP
Fin & Grape Menu
Starters
Olives
Spiced snack mix
Sourdough & butter
Pork rillettes
cornichons, croûtons, mustard
Salted pollock mousse
herb oil, charred sourdough
Poached gairloch langoustine
asparagus mayo
Calabrian anchovies
capers, red onion, sourdough
Smoked sea trout
labneh, friggitelli pepper, raspberry
Salami finocchiona
broad bean, salted cherries, balsamic, herbs
Isle of Wight tomato
beans, kalamata olive, anchovy, crispy onion
BBQ romanesco courgette
goats curd, red pepper, black pudding, almond
Sides
Fries
aioli
Caesar salad
croutons, parmesan
Desserts
Perthshire strawberries & elderflower pavlova
Poached apricot
dark chocolate, creme fraiche, miso caramel, hazelnuts
Meadowsweet pannacotta
gooseberry, oat crumble
Kintyre Blue, 10 Year Old Tawny, Quinta de la Rosa Tonel 12, Douro Valley
Dark chocolate mousse, yoghurt, miso caramel, hazelnuts
Almond and polenta cake, blood orange, creme fraiche
Lemon posset, Perthshire blackcurrant, oats
Perthshire strawberries
mascarpone mousse, oat crumble
Grilled apricot
dark chocolate, creme fraiche, miso caramel, hazelnuts
Lemon balm pannacotta
gooseberry, oat crumble
Set Menu to Share
65pp
Salt pollock mousse
herb oil, charred sourdough
Smoked sea trout
labneh, friggitelli pepper, raspberry
Isle of Wight tomato
beans, kalamata olive, anchovy, crispy onion
BBQ romanesco courgette
goats curd, red pepper, black pudding, almond
Market fish
roasted cauliflower, giant chickpeas, cavolo nero, caper butter
Fries & salad
Wine Bar Menu
Olives
Spiced nut mix
Salame finocchiona
Sourdough & butter
Cheese
Tinned Fish
Anchovies in olive oil, Zallo, Cantabria
Sardinillas in chilli infused olive oil, Cântara, Matosinhos
Sardines in olive oil, Nuri, Matosinhos
Yellowfin tuna in olive oil, Olasagasti, Getaria
Squid in sunflower oil, Pepus, Galicia
Mackerel pate, Cântara, Matosinhos
Tuna belly with curry, Real Conservera Española, Galicia
Mussels in escabeche, Pepus, Galicia
Extras
Fries & Aioli
Mixed salad, mustard dressing
Lunch Menu
Olives
Spicy snack mix
Sourdough & butter
Pork rillettes
cornichons, croûtons, mustard
Salt pollock mousse
herb oil, charred sourdough
Poached gairloch langoustine
asparagus mayo
Calabrian anchovies
capers, red onion, sourdough
Smoked sea trout
labneh, friggitelli pepper, raspberry
Salami Finocchiona
broad beans, salted cherry, balsamic, herbs
BBQ romanesco courgette
goats curd, red pepper, black pudding, almond
Pinhais tinned sardines
Isle of Wight Tomato, toast
2/3 Course Set Lunch Menu
25/30
Salt pollock mousse
herb oil, charred sourdough
Pollock fillet
roasted cauliflower, cavolo nero, peas, Isle of Mull sauce
Lemon balm pannacotta
gooseberry, oat crumble
Tuesday Dinner
Dinner, Tuesday 28th July
Olives
Sourdough & butter
Sardines in olive oil, Pinhais, Matoshinos
Mussels in escabeche, Pepus, Galicia
Ventresca tuna belly in curry, Real Conserva Espanola
Isle of Wight tomato
caper, red onion, parsley
Salame finocchiona
cornichons
Pork rillettes
cornichons, croûtons, mustard
Salted pollock mousse
herb oil, charred sourdough
Calabrian anchovies
capers, red onion, sourdough
Smoked sea trout
labneh, friggitelli pepper, raspberry
Grilled green beans
peas, goats curd, salted cherry, lardo, almond
Courgette tempura
gochujang mayo, furikake, lime
Fries
aioli
Caesar salad
croutons, parmesan
Dinner - Set Menu to Share
65pp
Salt pollock mousse, herb oil, charred sourdough
Smoked sea trout, labneh, friggitelli pepper, raspberry
Isle of Wight tomato, beans, kalamata olive, anchovy, crispy onion
BBQ romanesco courgette, goats curd, red pepper, black pudding, almond
Market fish, roasted cauliflower, giant chickpeas, cavolo nero, caper butter
Lunch - Starters
Pork rillettes, cornichons, croûtons, mustard
Salt pollock mousse, herb oil, charred sourdough
Poached gairloch langoustine, asparagus mayo
Calabrian anchovies, capers, red onion, sourdough
Smoked sea trout, labneh, friggitelli pepper, raspberry
Salami Finocchiona, broad beans, salted cherry, balsamic, herbs
BBQ romanesco courgette, goats curd, red pepper, black pudding, almond
Pinhais tinned sardines, Isle of Wight Tomato, toast
Lunch - 2/3 Course Set Lunch Menu
25/30
Salt pollock mousse, herb oil, charred sourdough
Pollock fillet, roasted cauliflower, cavolo nero, peas, Isle of Mull sauce
Lemon balm pannacotta, gooseberry, oat crumble
Lunch - Sides
Fries, aioli
Caesar salad, croutons, parmesan
Lunch - Desserts
Perthshire strawberries, mascarpone mousse, oat crumble
Grilled apricot, dark chocolate, creme fraiche, miso caramel, hazelnuts
Lemon balm pannacotta, gooseberry, oat crumble
Tuesday Dinner - Starters
Isle of Wight tomato, caper, red onion, parsley
Salame finocchiona, cornichons
Pork rillettes, cornichons, croûtons, mustard
Salted pollock mousse, herb oil, charred sourdough
Calabrian anchovies, capers, red onion, sourdough
Smoked sea trout, labneh, friggitelli pepper, raspberry
Grilled green beans, peas, goats curd, salted cherry, lardo, almond
Courgette tempura, gochujang mayo, furikake, lime
Tuesday Dinner - Sides
Fries, aioli
Caesar salad, croutons, parmesan
Tuesday Dinner - Desserts
Poached apricot, dark chocolate, creme fraiche, miso caramel, hazelnuts
Meadowsweet pannacotta, gooseberry, oat crumble
Drinks
Vermut
White port & tonic
NV Manzanilla, Classic, Fernando de Castilla, Xérès
NV Fino, Inocente, Valdespino, Xérès
NV Amontillado, Classic, Fernando de Castilla, Xérès
House Champagne
Negroni
Pimm’s Cup
House Spritz
Lunch - Drinks
House Champagne
Negroni
House Spritz

Hoi An
Hoi An gives Bruntsfield a lively Vietnamese option with a menu that moves easily from light starters to deeply comforting bowls. Fresh herbs, pickles, chilli and citrus keep the food bright, while broths, grilled meats and crisp fried elements provide depth. The dining room is colourful and informal, so it works for a quick meal as readily as a longer table of shared starters and individual mains. Recent diners often highlight the bright flavours and easygoing atmosphere, making Hoi An useful when a group wants variety without formality.
Summer rolls and fried spring rolls offer a clean contrast at the start. Pho is the natural choice when broth and noodles are the priority, while grilled-meat vermicelli brings freshness and char without the same weight. Crispy duck and rice dishes cover richer appetites. Order herbs, chilli and sauces gradually so their balance remains clear, and ask about meat-free broth if that matters because vegetable toppings do not always mean a vegetarian base. Hoi An is best for a casual group, a warming solo bowl or diners who want bold flavour without a formal evening.
Address: 4-5 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HN
Hoi An Bruntsfield Menu
Appetizer
1. Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh Summer Roll)
Fresh rice paper rolls with herbs filled with vermicelli, shredded lettuce and fragrant herbs. Served with homemade peanut sauce.
2. Chả Nem (Spring Roll)
Deep-fried spring rolls filled with savory mixture of ground pork, shirmp, vegetables and spices. Served with nuoc mam (fish sauce).
3. Chả Cả (Vietnamese Fish Cake)
Seasonal white fish, dill, onion. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
4. Chả Lá Lốt (Betel Leaf Wrap)
Minced beef and pork wrapped in aromatic betel leaves, then grilles to perfection. The beef and pork are typically mixed with herb and spices. Served with vermicelli and nuoc mam (fish sauce).
8. Bánh Xèo Hoi Ań (Hoi An Pancake)
Crispy rice flour pancake served with nuoc mam (fish sauce), lettuce, carrot and mint.
9. Chim Cút Nướng (Vietnamese BBQ Grilled Quail)
Grilled quail with lemongrass, chilli and garlic.
10. Gỏi Gà Hội an (Hoi an Chicken Salad)
Shredded poached chicken mixed with Vietnamese cilantro, carrot, onions. Topped with peanuts.
5. Gỏi Đu Đủ (Papaya Salad with Prawn)
Green papaya salad made with shredded papaya, carrot, herbs, peanuts and a tangy dressing of lime and fish sauce.
6. Gà Sa Tế (Chargrilled Chicken Sate)
Grilled chicken topped with satay sauce.
7. Rang Muối (Salt and Pepper)
Chilli, salt, pepper, garlic and potato flour.
11. Phở - Beef
Raw Beef Pho (Phở Bò Tái)
Rice noodles in beef broth with thinly sliced raw beef and herbs.
Raw Beef and Beef Balls Pho (Phở Bò Tái,Viên)
Rice noodle soup with thinly sliced raw beef and beef balls, served in clear broth with basil and lime.
Beef Pho ( Phở Bò)
Sliced beef and flat rice noodles in a rich, flavourful broth.
Beef and Beef Balls Pho ( Phở Bò Chín, Viên)
Rice noodles in beef broth with sliced well-done beef and beef balls.
Beef Stew Pho ( Phở Sốt Vang)
Rich, aromatic broth with tender beef. Served with flat rice noodles.
Hoi An Garlicky Beef Pho (Phở Tái Lăn)
Rice noodles with sliced beef and garlic in aromatic broth.
11. Phở - Other
Vegetable Pho ( Phở Rau)
Vietnamese pho with rice noodles and mixed vegetables in savoury broth.
Vegan Pho ( Phở Chay)
Vegan phở with rice noodles in a savoury vegetable broth.
Chicken Pho (Phở Gà)
Rice noodles in fragrant chicken broth with tender chicken, spring onion and herbs.
Prawn Pho ( Phở Tôm)
Prawns and rice noodles in pho broth.

The Canny Man's
The Canny Man's is as much an Edinburgh institution as a straightforward restaurant. Its collection of small rooms, dark wood and densely layered curios gives every table a different view, while the food centres on Scottish produce and pub traditions. The official restaurant still highlights fresh seafood and its long-standing smørrebrød-style open sandwiches, making lunch especially distinctive. It suits visitors who want atmosphere with their meal and locals looking for an old-school setting that feels entirely separate from a standard modern gastropub.
Seafood, open sandwiches and the traditional Sunday roast are the clearest reasons to eat rather than simply drink here. Recent diners often praise both food and service, though other reports describe mixed experiences with individual plates and pacing. That disagreement argues for ordering to the venue's strengths and allowing time when busy. Choose The Canny Man's for a leisurely lunch, a characterful family gathering or a Scottish meal with whisky, and check the current serving period before building plans around a particular menu.
Address: 237 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4QU
Restaurant at The Canny Man's Menu
Nibbles
Gordal olives
Gordal olives, guindillas peppers, toasted sourdough
Starters
Homemade soup of the day
served fresh daily with bread basket and butter
Para Picar
Spanish guindillas peppers, marinated olives, manchego cheese, Serrano ham, tomato bread and sundried tomatoes
Samantha’s treat
Serrano ham served with fresh melon
Sir Anthony
tiger prawns with cocktail sauce laid on lettuce with an avocado and pineapple salad
La Ronde
pate served with toast, garnished with gherkins and tomato
Burrata
tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and balsamic vinegar and toasted sourdough
Smørrebrød
Our SMØRREBRØD open sandwiches have been a mainstay of the Canny Man’s for the last 20 years and all our ingredients are freshly prepared every day. All the sandwiches are cold and are served on soda bread (or rye bread if you prefer) garnished with lettuce, cucumber, tomato and egg. Although we have reduced the number, all your old favourites can still be prepared to order just ask a member of staff.
Smoked salmon
garnished with prawns and cocktail sauce
Home cooked ham
with our own cheesy potato salad and onion rings
Chicken salad
chicken and potato salad garnished with cucumber
Cessford’s favourite
home cooked ham with mustard relish and croutons
Roast fillet
rare, served with horseradish sauce and potato salad
Bombay eggs
curried egg garnished with prawns and tiger prawns
Super prawn
prawns with cocktail sauce garnished with caviar
Seafood medely
prawns, smoked salmon, mussels and citrus mayonnaise
Double decker
ham and chicken topped with cheesy potato salad
Chris’s real mchoy
chicken with creamed mushrooms and sweet corn
The graduation
finely grated cheese and coleslaw, chopped onion and pickle
La Petunia
prawns garnished with citrus mayonnaise laid on avocado
Tropical cheese
camembert with avocado, pineapple and chives
Coronation chicken
chicken and pineapple with a curry mayonnaise
Sharp end
creamy smoked haddock with egg slices and croutons
Bendinat
poached salmon garnished with cucumber and citrus mayonnaise
Medley
rare fillet of beef and home cooked ham served with a tasty potato salad
Fishy mix
smoked haddock and tuna garnished with prawns and caviar
Duchess
smoked salmon, poached salmon with dill dressing and capers
Calcutta prawn
prawns in a rich curry mayonnaise
Three tiered
home cooked ham, cheese and coleslaw
Robin’s choice
chicken, rare fillet of beef and home cooked ham
Olivia’s One Smile
smoked salmon, poached salmon and prawns with cocktail mayonnaise. You donate £1 to Olivia Giles’ ‘One Smile’ charity every time you choose me. Last year you helped raise £1000 to help supply prosthetic limbs in her African clinics.
The nixe
smoked salmon garnished with tiger prawns and cocktail sauce
Surf and turf
tender fillet of beef and tiger prawn with our own sauces
Tipster
asparagus tips with chicken wrapped in mayonnaise sauce
Prawn supreme
prawns served with poached salmon and mayonnaise
Pa amb oli
Majorcan delicacy includes Serrano ham and other delights
Seafood
Delivered daily from the finest suppliers in Scotland
Scottish smoked salmon
served with diced onions, chopped egg, capers, horseradish and soda bread
Oysters
served on a bed of ice with Captain Duncan’s piquant sauce
Prawn Cocktail
large prawns in a Marie Rose sauce, served on a bed of lettuce
Mussels
steamed in a creamy white wine sauce with garlic, shallots and parsley, served with a bread basket
Tiger prawns
1/2 dozen served on a bed of ice with lemon and mayonnaise
Seafood platter
tiger prawns, smoked and poached salmon, prawn Marie Rose, caviar, anchovies, rollmop herring, smoked mackerel and bread basket
Eyemouth Lobster
thermador sauce (24 hours notice required) Price: market price
Side Orders
5.50 (each)
House salad
Hot jacket potato
with butter or sour cream and chives
Cheese
All our cheeses are sourced from Ian J Mellis cheese mongers. With over 20 years experience in supplying the best farmhouse cheeses you can be assured of the finest quality all year round. Please ask for today’s selection of cheese.
Cheese selection
Please ask for today’s selection of cheese.
Puddings
with liqueur 11.95 / without 7.95. The Canny Man’s has been serving the famous Luca’s of Musselburgh ice cream topped with liqueur and fruit for many years. We have a wide range of liqueurs but here are a few suggestions...
Balencia
Luca’s vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and banana laced with Crème de Bananes
Amaretto laced
Luca’s vanilla ice cream, almond topping and Amaretto liqueur
Strawberry
fresh strawberries, Luca’s vanilla ice cream with vodka
Dark side
Luca’s vanilla ice cream and cherries laced with Cherry Heering
The old alliance
Luca’s vanilla ice cream and biscuit laced with Morrison liqueur
Dessert of the Day
Served with a scoop of Luca’s vanilla ice cream
Dessert of the day
Served with a scoop of Luca’s vanilla ice cream
Evening À La Carte Menu
Our evening meals are inspired by the best of British cuisine and we are proud to present a menu that has a strong focus on seasonal ingredients from the best local suppliers. Monday to Sunday 6pm till 9pm
Haggis, neeps and tatties
with a whisky sauce
Sweet potato, beetroot and walnut salad
with a feta emulsion
Prawn ceviche
avocado, chilli, coriander
Smoked mackerel
served with lemon crème fraiche potato salad
Sirloin Steak - John Gilmour Butchers
Sauteed potatoes, salad and garlic butter
Chicken Balmoral
Served with creamy mash and a whiskey sauce
Pan Fried Coley
Diced sauteed potatoes and veg with cherry tomato, white wine and chorizo sauce
Slow Cooked Ox Cheeks
Served with creamy mash, carrots, asparagus and Bordelaise sauce
Homemade Lamb Burger
Sauteed Potatoes, goats cheese and red cabbage
Canny Mans Fisherman’s Stew
Coley, mussels, clams and king prawns
Sun-dried tomato risotto
Traditional Sunday Lunch
Available every Sunday served from 12.00 - 7.30pm. Our tempting selection of roasts are served with fresh market vegetables and all the trimmings. (vegetarian option available) Please note a discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills.
Canny Man’s Bloody Mary with Belvedere Vodka
Glass of Champagne
Homemade Carrot Soup
Haggis, neeps and tatties, with a whisky sauce
Sweet potato, beetroot and walnut salad with a feta emulsion
Garlic and chilli prawns with sourdough bread
Smoked mackerel salad served with lemon crème fraiche
Prawn ceviche, avocado, chilli, coriander
Roast sirloin of Scotch beef - John Gilmour Butchers
Roast potatoes, fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy
Roast Ham
Roast potatoes, fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, cider and mustard sauce
Canny Mans Fisherman’s Stew
Coley, clams, mussels, tiger prawns
Sundried tomato risotto
Lemon tart
Served with Luca’s vanilla ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding
Served with Luca’s vanilla ice cream
Cheese selection
Blue stilton, Gubbeen, St. Andrews Cheddar, Clava Brie
Lunch Specials
Prawn ceviche, avocado, chili, coriander
Haggis, neeps and tatties
with a whisky sauce
Pan fried breaded sole
Served with crushed potatoes, vegetables and tartare sauce
Homemade Steak Pie
Served with creamy mash and vegetables
Chicken curry
Served with rice and naan bread
Vegetarian dish of the day
Lemon tart
served with Luca’s vanilla ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding
served with Luca’s vanilla ice cream
Ian Mellis Cheese selection
A La Carte Dinner – Starters
Please note that a discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills.
Haggis, neeps and tatties
with a whisky sauce
Sweet potato, beetroot and walnut salad
with a feta emulsion
Prawn ceviche
avocado, chilli, coriander
Smoked mackerel
served with lemon crème fraiche potato salad
A La Carte Dinner – Main Course
Please note that a discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills.
Sirloin Steak - John Gilmour Butchers
Sauteed potatoes, salad and garlic butter
Chicken Balmoral
Served with creamy mash and a whiskey sauce
Pan Fried Coley
Diced sauteed potatoes and veg with cherry tomato, white wine and chorizo sauce
Slow Cooked Ox Cheeks
Served with creamy mash, carrots, asparagus and Bordelaise sauce
Homemade Lamb Burger
Sauteed Potatoes, goats cheese and red cabbage
Canny Mans Fisherman’s Stew
Coley, mussels, clams and king prawns
Sun-dried tomato risotto
Aperitifs
Glass of House Champagne
served in a chilled glass with a fresh strawberry
The Canny Man’s Bloody Mary
as featured in Rick Stein’s TV show “Food Heroes”
After Dinner Drinks
Sauternes
Sweet wine appellation in Bordeaux made from grapes affected by ‘noble rot’
‘The Golden Drop’
Aged for a minimum of 15 years - 100% malt Scotch whisky. Bottled exclusively for The Canny Man’s.
Tea and Coffee
Coffee
freshly ground coffee served with biscuits and cream, top ups complimentary
Espresso
a shot of the finest roast coffee
Americano
espresso diluted with hot water
Cappuccino
espresso coffee with frothy steamed milk
Latte
espresso coffee with steamed milk
Tea
selection of fine teas. English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Peppermint and Green served with a biscuit

Pantry Bruntsfield
Pantry Bruntsfield specialises in brunch and daytime dining. The Merchiston Place cafe serves the sort of breakfast that can become lunch: eggs, toast, breakfast plates and sweeter choices supported by serious coffee. A lively room and broad appeal make it useful for families or friends whose appetites do not align first thing in the morning. It is especially handy for a late breakfast that needs enough savoury and sweet choices to keep the whole table satisfied.
Build the order around contrast. A savoury egg or breakfast plate suits diners after something substantial, while pancakes or another sweet dish can be shared rather than becoming the entire meal. Recent feedback is generally positive about the cooking and friendly setting, although some comments question value or consistency during busy periods. Booking at peak brunch times reduces uncertainty, and anyone in a hurry should choose a quieter slot. Pantry is the right pick for a relaxed weekend start, coffee-led catch-up or a mixed-age group that values a familiar menu served with more care than a basic café.
Address: 1 Merchiston Place, Edinburgh EH10 4NP
Pantry Bruntsfield Menu
Breakfast & Brunch
The Pantry Fry
Posh pork sausages, streaky smoked bacon, Stornoway black pudding, Campbell's haggis, confit mushrooms, baked beans, poached egg, smoked paprika grilled tomato, crispy hash browns.
The V Guy
Veggie take featuring tattie scone and avocado.
No Small Fry
Build your own from favourites like black pudding or haggis, hash browns and egg.
Pantry Waffles
Blueberry compote, fresh berries, 100% Canadian maple syrup.
Sunshine on Bruntsfield
Roasted sweet potato, grilled courgette, avocado and poached eggs with a hit of sriracha.
Halloumi & Lemon
Crispy fried halloumi with turmeric labneh and a chickpea tagine.
Avocado Toast
With lime + coriander salsa. Optional smoked salmon or bacon.
Eggs Benedict
Options from classic Florentine to honey roast ham.
Breakfast Chips
With manchego, truffle oil, and black pepper.
Drinks
Flat White
Mimosa
Nutella Iced Latte
Builders' Tea
Cold Brew
Matcha Latte
Bloody Mary
Espresso Martini
Build-Your-Own Mimosa Bottles
Final Thoughts
The strongest restaurant for a particular meal depends on the occasion. Hendersons, Three Birds, Decanter and FIN & GRAPE reward diners who want a focused evening and staff guidance; Harajuku Kitchen, Hoi An and Khartoum Cafe bring warmth and flexibility to an informal meal. Tempo Perso works well when a group needs breadth, The Canny Man's supplies history and Scottish character, and Pantry is the obvious daytime choice.
The useful common thread across Bruntsfield and Morningside is a clear reason to visit rather than one shared style. Check the current menu, confirm dietary requirements and book smaller rooms when timing matters. Begin with the kind of meal you want, choose the restaurant whose strengths match it, and leave room to return for a completely different neighbourhood experience.