Leith Walk and the streets around Hillside and Abbeyhill contain an unusually dense cross-section of Edinburgh dining. Albert Place alone moves from a polished seasonal bistro to adventurous Asian plates, tacos and Indian cooking within a few doors. Nearby, Brunswick Street adds a quiet townhouse restaurant and a lively all-day bar, while Easter Road and Meadowbank extend the choice towards neighbourhood cafes, pizzerias and Nepalese food. Tram and bus links make the central stretch easy to reach, but the compact side streets are best explored on foot at an easy pace.
Leith Walk, Hillside and Abbeyhill offer an unusually broad run of restaurants within a compact part of Edinburgh. Ambitious date-night cooking, family-friendly curries, relaxed brunches, pizza and lively shared plates all fit within the area. The best choice depends on the occasion, appetite and amount of time available. Tram and bus routes help groups arrive from different parts of the city, while compact dining rooms make booking ahead sensible when the occasion depends on a particular restaurant or time.
Check current menus before setting out, especially at small restaurants whose dishes change with the season. Several of the strongest rooms have limited capacity, so an advance booking can be worthwhile. For a spontaneous meal, the larger Italian and pub-style venues offer more flexibility. The neighbourhood can handle a slow dinner, colourful sharing plates, a family celebration or a carefully made brunch.
Gautam's
Gautam’s combines warm Nepalese hospitality with cooking that diners repeatedly describe as vivid and carefully spiced. The tucked-away Meadowbank dining room feels suited to family celebrations, but the food deserves attention beyond the welcoming setting. Grills arrive with char and spice, curries retain distinct identities, and the Nepalese choices give the menu more personality than a familiar list of British-Indian standards alone. Order widely and share.
Gorkhali lamb chops or tandoori chicken make a confident start, followed by momo, a Himalayan-style hot pot or a slow-cooked curry. Gau’Ko Kukhuro, a chicken preparation repeatedly singled out by diners, is worth asking about when available. Balance meat dishes with lentils, vegetables and rice rather than ordering several similarly rich sauces. Gautam’s is best for a generous shared dinner, particularly when the table wants guidance on heat and less familiar Nepalese flavours.
Address: 13–14 Dalziel Place, Edinburgh EH7 5TP
Gautam's Menu
Vegetarian Dishes
Mains 12.50 | Sides 8.50
TARKA DAAL
Lentils tempered in a delicate mix of onion, garlic, tomato & fresh coriander. 🌶️
VEGETARIAN CURRY
Mixed vegetable curry made in delicate tomato & onion-based sauce. 🌶️
SAAG PANEER
Thick spinach sauce with cottage cheese. 🌶️
PANEER MAKHNI
A rich gravy of tomatoes, butter cream & spices with chunks of cottage cheese. 🌶️
CHANA MASALA
Boiled chickpeas in a slow cooked broth of Nepali spices & herbs. 🌶️🌶️
OKRA MASALA
Okra & tomato cooked in a medium onion, garlic & ginger sauce. 🌶️🌶️
DAAL MAKHNI
Whole lentils & beans slow-cooked with butter & cream. 🌶️
MUSTANG ALOO
Dry ghee roasted crispy potato with timur and lashings of chilli. 🌶️🌶️
SAAG ALOO
Spinach sauce served with tempered potatoes. 🌶️🌶️
KADAI PANEER
Cottage cheese with diced bell peppers, onions & fresh coriander. 🌶️🌶️
MUSHROOM BHAJI
A combination of mushrooms in a spiced curry with onions, tomato, ginger & garlic. 🌶️
GREEN LEAF TARKARI
Seasoned green leaves gently toasted with fenugreek seeds, cumin and Himalayan spices. 🌶️
Kid's Menu
AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13
CHICKEN KORMA
with rice or naan. 🌿
BUTTER CHICKEN
with rice or naan. 🌶️🌿
CHICKEN NUGGETS
with chips. 🌿
Rice
Boiled Rice
Pilau Rice
Mushroom Rice
Bread
ALL BREAD CONTAINS GLUTEN 🌿
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Peshwari Naan
Garlic Coriander Naan
Tandoori Paratha
Tandoori Roti
Chapati
Extras
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickle
Green Salad
Spiced Onions
Mint Sauce
Gautam's Chutney
Poppadum
Mixed Raita
Chips
Appetisers
POPPADUM TRAY
Assortment of 3 Poppadum's, spiced onions, mango chutney, mixed pickle & Gautam's chutney.
OKRA FRIES & CHUTNEY
Okra Fries with Gautam's mint & mango chutney.
Starters
MOMO (CHICKEN)
Classic Nepali steamed dumplings, served with Gautam chutney. 🌶️🌿
VEGETABLE MOMO
Classic Nepali vegetarian steamed dumplings, served with Gautam chutney. 🌶️🌿
CHICKEN PAKORA
Strips of marinated chicken breast fillets coated in a spiced batter & deep fried, served with Gautam chutney. 🌶️
VEGETABLE SAMOSA
Homemade vegetarian samosas served with a side of spiced chickpeas. 🌶️🌿
VEGETABLE PAKORA
Diced potatoes & chopped onions coated in gram flour, served with Gautam's chutney. 🌶️
KING PRAWN POORI
Deep fried flat bread served with king prawn fillings. 🌶️🌿
MIXED PAKORAS
Mix of chicken, vegetable & malekhu ko macha (fish) pakoras, served with Gautam's chutney. 🌶️
POORI (CHICKEN, CHANA)
Deep fried flat bread served with the above fillings. 🌶️🌿
Gautam's Signature Starters
KATHMANDU CHICKEN CHOILA
Marinated premium chicken cuts with red onions & beaten rice from Kathmandu. 🌶️🌶️
PANEER SHASHLIK TIKKA
Tandoori grilled cottage cheese served with mixed bell peppers and onions, served with mint sauce. 🌶️🌶️
MALEKHU KO MACHA PAKORA
Panga fish marinated with a Malekhu inspired batter served with a Nepali Gautam chutney. (Malekhu is a small Nepali town know for its popular fish dishes) 🌶️
SEEK KEBAB
Lamb mince kebab with freshly ground spices, ginger & garlic cooked in the tandoor, served with mint sauce. 🌶️🌶️
CHICKEN TIKKA
Chicken breast marinated in yoghurt sauce with fresh garlic & ginger, served with mint sauce. 🌶️🌶️
CHEF'S MIXED STARTER
Chicken pakora, vegetable pakora, fish pakora, chicken tikka, seek kebab & king prawns, served with Gautam chutney & mint sauce. (SERVES 2) 🌶️🌶️
GORKHALI LAMB CHOPS
Trio of lamb chops marinated with ground spices, garlic & ginger. Served with mint sauce. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
TANDOORI KING PRAWNS
Barbecued king prawns with fresh garlic & mustard seeds, served straight from the oven. 🌶️🌶️
Old Favourites
THE MOST WIDELY RECOGNISED INDIAN DISHES. CHICKEN 14.50 | LAMB 16.00 | KING PRAWNS 16.50
KORMA
Mildly spiced sauce with onion & coconut topped with fresh cream to finish.
TIKKA MASALA
Diced chicken tikka infused in a special tomato sauce with fresh peppers & onions. 🌶️
TIKKA BALTI
Chicken tikka in a tangy ginger & garlic-based sauce with a touch of pickles & chickpeas. 🌶️🌶️
SAAG
Slow cooked spinach & cuts of chicken breast with hints of garlic & ginger. 🌶️
CHICKEN PATHIA
Chicken breast prepared in a hot, sweet and sour sauce creating the perfect balance of flavours. 🌶️
KARAHAI
Chicken breast cooked in a deep Karahai sauce with caramelised onions & peppers. 🌶️🌶️
BHUNA
Rich spiced sauce infused with tomato & onions in a thick gravy. 🌶️
JALFREZI
Medium spicy dish with onion, tomato & bell peppers in a rich gravy sauce. 🌶️🌶️
MADRAS
Red hot chilli sauce slow cooked with tender cuts of chicken breast for unique depth of flavour. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Gautam's Signature Dishes
THESE DISHES CAPTURE THE VAST ARRAY OF FLAVOURS UTILISED BY THE CHEFS IN THEIR EXPERIENCED CAREERS
MANCHURIAN CHICKEN CHILLI
Fried chicken in a garlic & chilli sauce with onion & peppers. A balance of tangy & spice. Served with garlic naan. 🌶️🌶️🌿
GAU' KO KUKHURO
Chicken on the bone inspired from the villages of Nepal, slow cooked in a low heat with a base of onions, garlic, tomato & ginger and finished off with a dash of spices & herbs. (ON THE BONE) 🌶️🌶️
MACHI JOHL
Village classic - boneless fish (pangasius) in a pakora batter with mustard seeds, curry leaves & garlic. 🌶️
HIMALAYAN HOT POT CHICKEN
Julienne peppers, onions & ginger in a hot tangy sauce to warm you from the cold. (LAMB 16.50) 🌶️🌶️🌶️
METHI GOHST
Lamb cooked in a rich & aromatic gravy of fenugreek leaves & spices. 🌶️
RAJAS NIHARI GOHST
Marinated & slow cooked lamb shank infused with the finest spices to compliment the dish, fit for royalty. 🌶️🌶️
LAMB KATHMANDU
Medley of diced lamb, makhni lentils & spinach cooled with a hint of pickles. 🌶️🌶️
LAMB CHOP CURRY
Tandoori lamb chops in a thick onion & chopped masala gravy. 🌶️🌶️
BHINDI GOHST
Beautiful marriage of lamb & okra in a dry gravy sauce. 🌶️🌶️
GAU’ KO KUKHURO (ON THE BONE)
Chicken on the bone inspired from the villages of Nepal, slow cooked in a low heat with a base of onions, garlic, tomato & ginger and finished off with a dash of spices & herbs.
HIMALAYAN HOT POT CHICKEN
Julienne peppers, onions & ginger in a hot tangy sauce to warm you from the cold.
Chef's Classics
CHICKEN CHETINAD
Chicken breast cooked in traditional south Indian curry with a variety of spices paying homage to the region. 🌶️🌶️
CHICKEN TAKA-TAK
Julienne of peppers, mushrooms & chicken tikka, served on a bed of sizzling onions. 🌶️🌶️
KING PRAWN TAKA-TAK
Julienne of peppers, mushrooms & king prawns served on a bed of sizzling onions. 🌶️🌶️
BUTTER CHICKEN
Chicken tikka in a creamy tomato sauce with butter & fenugreek. 🌶️
GARLIC CHILLI CHICKEN
Succulent chicken breast served in a uniquely hot garlic & chilli sauce. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Kashmiri dish brought to Nepal by Indian Gurkha's prepared in a dark gravy flavoured with garlic, ginger & aromatic spices. 🌶️
Biriyani Dishes
BASMATI RICE IN AROMATIC BLENDS OF HERBS & SPICES SERVED ALONGSIDE A CURRY SAUCE
VEGETABLE BIRIYANI
🌶️🌶️
CHICKEN BIRIYANI
🌶️🌶️
LAMB BIRIYANI
🌶️🌶️
KING PRAWN BIRIYANI
🌶️🌶️
Tandoori Sizzlers
ALL TANDOORI DISHES SERVED WITH BOILED RICE AND CURRY SAUCE
KING PRAWN TANDOORI
Marinated king prawns cooked in the tandoor oven with fresh garlic & mustard seeds served straight from the oven. 🌶️🌶️
LAMB CHOPS
Tender lamb chops delicately spiced & cooked in the tandoor oven. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
CHICKEN TIKKA
Yoghurt marinated chicken breast with garlic, ginger & freshly ground spices. 🌶️🌶️
SEEK KEBAB
Freshly ground spices, garlic & ginger with marinated lamb mince. 🌶️🌶️
PANEER SHASHLIK
Tandoori cottage cheese cooked in masala marinade served with bell peppers & red onions. 🌶️🌶️
MIXED TANDOORI
Mix platter of chicken tikka, seek kebab, paneer tikka, lamb chop & king prawn. 🌶️🌶️
Desserts
GAUTAM'S PESHWARI MITHO
Our delicately flavoured peshwari naan with sweet coating of nutella, served with a scoop of ice cream.
GULAB JAMUN
Deep fried doughnut dumplings dipped in rose-cardamom flavoured sugar syrup. (Served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream)
KULFI
Traditional Indian ice cream. (3 scoops)
BELGIAN WAFFLE
(Served with a scoop of ice cream)
VANILLA ICE CREAM
Rich, double creamed vanilla flavoured ice cream served with chocolate sauce. (3 scoops)
Hot Drinks
ESPRESSO
DOUBLE ESPRESSO
AMERICANO
WHITE COFFEE
Cocktails
MILD SPICY
SEX ON THE HIMALAYAS
A Gautam's creation like no other. Floral notes of lychee and vibrant citrus. If you are looking for an exotic experience this cocktail will hit the spot.
THE CLOUD TEMPLE
Malibu rum, coconut, butterfly pea tea & lychee. A delicate tropical escape inspired by the colourful orchids and misty valleys of the Himalayas.
CHILLI MANGO MARGARITA
Tequila, ripe mango, fresh lime & chilli. Inspired by the bold flavours of South Asia, this vibrant margarita blends tropical sweetness with a slow-building warmth and a touch of heat.
MOJITO
Our Mojito is made with fresh mint picked daily, Havana Rum muddled with fresh lime juice and sugar.
Red
SANTA RITA 8KM MERLOT
An approachable Merlot w/concentrated flavours of plums & blackberries w/subtle hints of oak & vanilla. CHILE
ZENSA NERO D'AVOLA APPAISAMENTO
The palate is soft & silky, bursting w/spicy flavours of black pepper, dark chocolate, wild berries & vanilla. ITALY
GRAN VOLANTE OLD VINE GARNACHA, CALATAYUD
Pronounces intensity of primarily rasberry, cherry and plum varietal fruit characters with complex notes of spice and leather. Full bodied with fine, soft tannins and well balanced acidity. SPAIN
LA VERSANT PINOT NOIR
Delicate colour w/garnet tones. On the nose, it has aromas of cherries, wild strawberries & fresh blackcurrant. An elegant & smooth palate w/ fruity, smoky & minty hints. FRANCE
White
KLEINE ZALZE CHENIN BLANC
Really fresh & crisp South African Chenin Blanc, a hint of ripe exotic fruit & a delicious citrus. Green apple flavours & a great minerality at the end. SOUTH AFRICA
BIECHER PINOT GRIS ALSACE
A delightful ripe Alsace Pinot Gris, generous & food-friendly displaying tropical fruits, apricot & gingerbread aromas w/a delicate & refreshing finish. FRANCE
PETAL AND STEM SAUV BLANC
Bursting with notes of passionfruit, blackcurrant and fresh herbs, this Sauvignon Blanc has a sweet fruit characters and crisp acidity, combined to create a palate that is fresh with a zesty mineral finish. NEW ZEALAND
SAND BOY ALBARINO
A vibrant and coastal white from the Salnés Valley in Galicia. Highly aromatic, bursting with fresh-cut grass, citrus peel, and wild white flowers. Zesty and "mouth-blasting" freshness. SPAIN
Beer
ALPACALYPSE IPA
COBRA
GURKHA BEER
660ML BTL
BECKS BLUE 0%
275ML BTL - ALCOHOL FREE
Cider
MAGNERS
330ML BTL
KOPPARBERG STRAWBERRY & LIME
500ML BTL
KOPPARBERG STRAWBERRY & LIME 0%
500ML BTL - ALCOHOL FREE
MAGNERS
Soft Drinks
COCA COLA
DIET COKE
COKE ZERO
Spirits
25ML. ADD A MIXER FOR 1.5
SMIRNOFF
VODKA
ABSOLUT VANILLA
VODKA
GREY GOOSE
VODKA
Mirin
Mirin is an adventurous kitchen with a compact Albert Place room and a mischievous approach to Asian-inspired small plates. Careful technique supports flavours that can move from Japanese grilling to Indian spice or Scottish ingredients in a single meal. Diners often describe the combinations as purposeful rather than chaotic. The small space and focused service make it especially appealing for curious couples. Ask staff to pace the plates.
The live menu changes, but recent examples show the range: yakitori glazed with shoyu tare, crisp mushrooms with fermented greens, a lamb-and-mutton Xacuti curry and a kimchi-crusted burger. Oysters, dumplings or another delicate opening provide useful contrast before the richer plates. The restaurant recommends several dishes per person, so ask staff to balance portion sizes and pacing. Mirin suits diners who enjoy sharing and surprise; severe allergies require advance discussion because the kitchen is unusually compact.
Address: 9 Albert Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HN
Mirin Menu
Dumplings & Noodles
Meat
Roe deer, pork shoulder, chilli & kaffir lime broth. Hot.
Fish
Smoked haddock, pear & celeriac, laksa broth.
Veg
Tenderstem broccoli, edamame & carrot, shiitake mushroom broth. Vegan. Vegetarian.
Chilli Crunch Noodles
Ramen noodles, Laoganma crispy chill oil, confit egg yolk, grana pandano cheese, spring onions. Vegan. Vegetarian. Hot.
Small Plates
Dishes vary in size, your server will happily advise on arrival at the restaurant.
Broccoli
Purple sprouting broccoli, tarka dahl, goat's curd, soy cured egg yolk. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Steamed Greens
Pak choi, green beans, sugar snaps, garlic, oyster sauce. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Truffle & Cheese
White spring truffle, Tete de Moine & Blue Murder cheese, umeboshi, crispy wonton (V).
Halibut
Kombu cured halibut, daikon, clementine, nam Jim, sugar kelp.
Monkfish
BBQ monkfish cheek, smoked bacon, passionfruit, seaweed, matcha vinegar.
Veal
Hot & sour veal tongue, charred & pickled radicchio, negi shio.
Sika Deer
Venison tartare, togarashi potato crisps, anchovy, mango.
Kimchi Crust Burger
Dry aged beef smash burger, kimchi, American cheese, smashed potato bun.
Lamb & Mutton Curry
Reestit mutton and North Havra seaweed lamb, Xacuti curry, kohlrabi raita, golden raisin & caper chutney, paratha.
Mushrooms
Crispy oyster mushrooms, fermented mustard greens, morning glory, wild garlic. Vegetarian.
Yakitori
BBQ chicken thighs, garlic chives, shoyu tare, lemon togarashi.
Pigeon
BBQ wood pigeon breast, haggis, fried bread, pistachio, kataifi, sambal sauce.
Dessert
Cheesecake
Pineapple cheesecake.
Chocolate
Dark chocolate cremeux, rhubarb, kaya, coconut.
Panna Cotta
Coconut, kaffir lime, force rhubarb.
Beer
Asahi
Moonwake, Leith Helles
Moonwake, Pale Ale
Moonwake, Saffron Rice Lager
Bellfield, Lawless Village IPA
Booze Free
Jumpship IPA
Jumpship Lager
Jumpship Pale Ale
Bramble
Spicy Margarita
White Wine
Cristatus, BIB, 2022 Airén & Macabeo
Complices de Loire, 2023 Sauvignon
Martin Diwald, 2022 Gruner Veltliner
Fangareggi, Bragher, NV Pignoletto
Orange Wine
Finca el Molar, 2021 Macabeo
Folicello, “Il Macerato” 2022 Emilia-Romagna, 2022 Trebbiano, Montuni, Muscat
Red Wine
Cristatus, BIB 2022 Monastrell
Complices de Loire, Malbec, 2022
Luc Lapeyre, Les Pieds Rouges, 2022 Grenache & Cinsault
Eleanore
Eleanore combines the polish of a special-occasion restaurant with the ease of a neighbourhood bistro. The renovated room is small, calm and warmly run, allowing seasonal ingredients and detailed sauces to take centre stage. Diners regularly praise the kitchen’s consistency, while occasional comments about sides or pacing underline the value of choosing the core set menu and allowing time for it. The intimate scale suits a date or a quiet celebration better than a large, animated group.
Expect a concise choice rather than a catalogue. Recent menus have moved through mushroom vol-au-vent, asparagus with hazelnut and egg, hake with langoustine bisque, carefully cooked duck and restrained desserts such as rum baba or fruit-led choux. Add snacks or oysters only if appetite allows, because the courses are composed as a progression. Eleanore is ideal before a Playhouse performance, for a birthday lunch or whenever polished cooking matters more than a bustling dining room.
Address: 30–31 Albert Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HN
Eleanore Menu
Snacks to Begin
Oysters (x2)
japanese rose granita - nori hot sauce
Gordal Olives
Torched mackerel, shiso, cucumber (x2)
English muffin, whipped cep butter (x2)
Starters
Cured trout, peach vierge, pistachio, verbena
Sliced pork collar, tonnato, duck fat crumpet, caper berrries
Courgette velouté, ewe’s curd, lemon, smoked almond
Mains
Coley, fennel, orange, clams, langoustine bisque
Bavette steak, Roscoff, aubergine, pine nut, grilled frigatello
Ricotta agnolotti, mushrooms, hazelnut pesto, peas, madeira
Sides
£7 each
Chips
Isle of Wight tomato salad, panko, anchovy
Desserts
Cherry pavlova, kirsch, chantilly, chocolate
Summer berry sundae, crystallised violets. almond, caramel
Driftwood, Baron Bigod, oat crackers, honeycomb
Vittoria on the Walk
Vittoria on the Walk is the dependable large-table Italian in this group. Its long-running Brunswick Place branch offers more space and a broader menu than the smaller independents nearby, making it easier to accommodate children, different appetites and familiar preferences. Current reviews praise welcoming service and traditional favourites, though pasta consistency can vary at busy moments. The best orders lean towards dishes the kitchen serves repeatedly and confidently.
Share arancini, calamari or mussels, then compare pizza with a baked or filled pasta. Lasagne offers tomato-rich comfort, while ravioli provides a more delicate alternative; tiramisu is the natural shared finish. The wide range is useful, but a table rarely needs starters, heavy mains and individual desserts at once. Vittoria works well for visiting family, a team meal or an early dinner before the theatre, when straightforward Italian food and an experienced dining room reduce the planning.
Address: 3 Brunswick Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HW
Vittoria On The Walk Menu
Stuzzichini
PANE DELLA CASA
Homemade sourdough bread, focaccia & taralli. Served with E.V.O oil
FOCACCIA PINSA ROMANA
Garlic and rosemary flat foccacia
BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO
Pane pugliese with cherry tomatoes
GORDAL OLIVES
Not Italian but we love them too much
Antipasti
GRAND ANTIPASTO VITTORIA
Selection of cured meats, cheeses & marinated vegetables
GRAND ANTIPASTO VEGETARIANO
Marinated grilled vegetables, cheeses and bruschetta
STUFATO DI FAGOLI E SPINACI
Tuscan Cannellini bean and spinach stew, toasted pane pugliese
POLPETTE DI MANZO
Homemade meatballs with tomato sauce and pane pugliese
ARANCINI AL RAGÙ
Arborio rice balls filled with slowly cooked bolognese and mozzarella
CAPRESE CAMPANIA
D.O.P Mozzarella from Campania with vine tomato and black olives
CAPONATA SICILIANA
Braised vegetables in a reduced tomato sauce with toasted bread
CALAMARI FRITTI
Fried squid rings served with tartare sauce
COZZE CON N'DUJA
Shetland mussels, N'duja, cream & pane puglise
MINESTRONE ALLA GENOVESE
Hearty vegetable soup with sourdough bread
Secondi
BISTECCA ALLA GRIGLIA
13oz Rib Eye, sauteed potato with onion and a leaf salad.
POLLO ALLA MILANESE
Pan fried breaded chicken, spaghetti pomodoro with a frisée leaf salad
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA
Pan fried veal escalope covered with Parma ham and sage, french beans with a cherry tomato salad
MERLUZZO CON CANNELLINI E SPINACI
Grilled hake with a Tuscan bean, spinach and chilli stew
ORATA FINOCCHI E AGRUMI
Two pan-seared Sea bream with a citrus fennel salad
POLLO AI FUNGHI PORCINI
Roasted chicken breast in a porcini sauce with peas and pancetta
MELANZANE PARMIGIANA
For our vegans - layered baked aubergine with vegan mozzarella bake in tomato sauce.
Contorni
PISELLI, PANCETTA E CIPOLLE
Peas, pancetta and onion, mums recipe!
FINOCCHI E AGRUMI
Crispy tossed fennel with citrus dressing and orange
POMODORO E CIPOLLE
Vine tomato chunks, red onion, basil and balsamic dressing
PATATE AL FORNO
wedged roasted potato with rosemary and onion
MISTA
Mixed italian salad with honey mustard dressing
Pasta
TAGLIATELLE VITTORIA
Since 1970. Fresh Tagliatelle, bolognese, tomato sauce, porcini, onion, spicy Italian sausage and a touch of cream
RISOTTO VERDE
Arborio rice, peas, courgette, pesto, mint, cherry tomato topped with ricotta
RAVIOLI LEANDRO
Porcini and asparagus Ravioli served in a creamy tomato and porcini sauce
LINGUINE GAMBERI E RICOTTA
Freshly cooked long pasta with king prawns & grilled courgette with a lemon ricotta sauce
PACCHERI ALLA PESCATORE
Large tubed pasta with mixed seafood in a light tomato sauce with a touch of chilli
LASAGNA DI MAMMA
Layered pasta sheet, tomato sauce, bechamel, mozzarella and 100% beef mince
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
Senza Panna! Fresh spaghetti with crispy pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino and parmesan finished with a pinch of black pepper
BUCATINI AMATRICIANA
Long pasta with sugo, pancetta, pecorino, onion.
TROFIE ALLA LIGURE
Twisted short pasta with homemade pesto sauce with potato, french beans and toasted pinenuts. Can be made vegan!
Pizza
MARGHERITA
Tomato base, fior di latte & basil
DIAVOLA
Tomato base, mozzarella, spicy salami ventricina, red chilli
CALZONE
Folded pizza filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushroom, salami ventricina
PRIMAVERA
Tomato base, mozzarella, parma ham, rocket, cherry tomato
ORTOLANA
Tomato base, mozzarella or vegan mozzarella, roasted courgette, peppers, mushroom
MONTANARA
Tomato base, mozzarella, Italian ham, porcini mushroom, rocket
FUNGHI
Tomato base, wild mushroom, porcini and mozzarella
CALABRESE
Tomato base, mozzarella, N’duja, mascarpone, red onion, Parmesan, rocket
PUTTANESCA
Tomato base, anchovies, capers, black olives, cherry tomato, garlic oil (no mozzarella)
BIANCA AL LIMONE
Ricotta, roasted courgette, mozzarella finished with lemon zest (no tomato sauce)
GLUTEN FREE BASE
Bodega Leith
Bodega brings colour and energy to Albert Place with a compact modern taqueria menu. Tacos are the centre of gravity, but the pleasure comes from building a table of different textures: crisp-edged meat, bright salsa, creamy guacamole, sharp pickles and a fresh cocktail. Current feedback remains positive about the food overall, while some recent diners find service uneven or want more variation. Ordering in stages helps keep the meal lively.
Start with guacamole, padron peppers, ceviche or wings, then choose contrasting taco fillings. Beef barbacoa gives depth, pork carnitas brings richness, and roasted squash offers a satisfying meat-free route; seasonal specials can make the strongest addition. Two different pairs per person create more interest than repeating one filling. Bodega is made for an upbeat date or small group rather than a hushed dinner, and its shared format rewards diners who are happy to negotiate the order together.
Address: 14–15 Albert Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HN
Bodega Leith Menu
Tacos
Small street-style size, served in pairs.
Ropa Vieja
pulled beef, fried plantain, pico de gallo [DF]
Roasted Butternut Squash
blackbean, chimichurri salsa, sweet potato crisps, sumac [VE]
Baja Fish
chipotle mayo, matchsticks, smoky salsa [DF]
Buffalo Chicken
shaved slaw, celery, blue cheese
Pork Al Pastor
salsa verde, chilli pineapple glaze [DF]
Pulled Mushroom Carnitas
salsa verde, pickled onions [VE]
Not Tacos
Charred Padron Peppers
smoked sea salt [VE]
Bodega Wings
green chilli, coriander, lime [DF]
Black Bean Dip
warm black bean dip w/ corn chips & gran moravia [VG]
Chilaquiles
corn tortilla chips, avocado crema, salsa roja, jalapeños, feta [VG]
Beef Shortrib
w/ chimichurri [DF]
Grilled Monkfish Cheeks
chorizo crumb, white bean purée, grilled peach salsa
Tempura Oyster Mushroom
sriracha aïoli [VE]
Sides
Crispy Potato Skewer
habanero corn crema, gran moravia [VG]
Charred Corn Ribs
w/ feta, habanero crema, chilli, coriander [VG]
Spring Onion Tempura
sriracha mayo [VG]
Bodega Does Brunch
Sat & Sun — 10AM - 3PM
Huevos Rancheros
fried eggs, spiced tomatoes, black beans, crumbled feta, avocado, lime & coriander [VG]
Belly & Browns
slow-cooked crispy ancho & chipotle pork belly, salsa verde, crispy fried egg, spiced cherry tomatoes & hash browns
Elote Hash Browns
hash browns topped with roasted corn ribs, queso fresco, tajin chamoy sauce, coriander & lime [VG] [OVE]
Breakfast Tacos
crispy hash browns, smoked sausage meat, chipotle glazed streaky bacon, refried beans, avocado & scrambled egg
Huevos Rancheros VG
fried eggs, spiced tomatoes, black beans, crumbled feta, avocado, lime & coriander
Elote Hash Browns VG OVE
hash browns topped with roasted corn ribs, queso fresco, tajin chamoy sauce, coriander & lime
No 11 Brasserie
No 11 Brasserie offers a quieter, more formal counterpoint to Leith Walk’s busy dining rooms. Set inside a Georgian townhouse hotel on Brunswick Street, it focuses on Scottish produce presented with fine-dining detail. The cooking favours careful preparation and familiar flavour combinations over fashion-led experimentation. Seasonal menus reward flexibility. It is particularly useful when conversation, table spacing and an unhurried pace are as important as the plate.
Recent choices include smoked haddock omelette, wild mushroom soup, scallop with fruit and onion accents, venison haggis and precisely cooked beef. A lighter starter followed by fish or meat makes more sense than loading the table with sides, as sauces and garnishes are integral to the dishes. Desserts are plated with the same attention. Choose No 11 for an anniversary, a calm business dinner or a meal with guests who appreciate polished service without a city-centre hotel’s scale.
Address: 11 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh EH7 5JB
No 11 Brasserie Menu
Starters
Chicken Liver Parfait
Sweet beetroot caviar & baked bread
Cured Salmon & Avocado
Crispy bread flutes, olive salad
Wild Mushroom Soup
Truffle oil
Pan Seared Shetland Scallop
Parsnip & Apple
Crisp Coated Prawns
Sweet curry dip
Mains
Sous Vide Loin of Highland Venison
Rosemary & shallot puree, brandy & garlic jus
Slow Roast Pork Belly
Carrot puree, rosemary jus & crispy skin
Poached Cod Fillet
smoked bacon cream with loch-fine mussels
Wild Garlic Risotto
topped with parmesan & a poached hen’s egg
Pan Fried Breast of Chicken & Haggis Pie
sweet puree, whisky & peppercorn cream
Sides
Garlic Bread
Bread Selection
Seasonal Vegetables
Baby potatoes
Desserts
Honey & Chocolate
iced chocolate parfait, honeycomb & sweet cream
Peach Melba
Peach sponge, raspberry puree, hibiscus dust, sweet vanilla cream
Panfried Strawberry & Black pepper
Strawberry puree & clotted cream
Lemon Meringue Tart
Raspberry gel & champagne sorbet
Selection of Scottish Cheese
Oatcakes, Honey & apple chutney
Coffee & Tea
Espresso
Double Espresso
Cortado
Americano / Macchiato
Flat White
Cappuccino
Latte
Affogato
Tea
Digestif
Courvoisier, Remy Martin V.S.O.P
Amaretto, Glayva, Tia Maria, Limoncello, Tequila, Sambuca
Frangelico, Cointreau, Grand Marnier
Cilantro Leith Walk
Cilantro is a small, friendly Indian restaurant that succeeds when spice and the tandoor take the lead. Its Albert Place dining room has fewer seats than the broad menu might suggest, so staff guidance helps narrow the choice. Diners praise smoky grills, generous portions and many vegetarian possibilities, although some find individual dishes more muted than others. Build contrast into the order rather than choosing several creamy curries.
Pakora or lime-bright chicken wings provide texture at the start. Follow with a tandoori skewer, chicken tikka balti or a sharper lamb curry, then add aubergine, spinach and paneer or another vegetable dish. Biryani is a useful one-dish centrepiece for a hungry table, while breads should be ordered with the amount of sauce in mind. Cilantro suits a casual curry night and groups with mixed diets; ask directly about vegan preparation because current diner reports show that labelling can be uneven.
Address: 4 Albert Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HN
Cilantro Leith Walk Menu
Non Vegetarian Starters
CHICKEN TIKKA KEBAB
Fresh lean chicken marinated in a spiced batter with yoghurt, skewered & cooked in our clay oven.
SHEEK KEBAB (MINCED LAMB)
Spiced minced lamb cooked in tandoori.
LAMB TIKKA KEBAB
Fresh lamb marinated in a spiced batter with yoghurt, skewered & cooked in our clay oven.
SAMOSA
Lightly spiced minced lamb with vegetables cooked in a crisp pastry served with salad & mint sauce.
CHICKEN PAKORA
Sliced breast of chicken coated in a traditional spiced batter.
MURGHI CHATT
Small pieces of chicken cooked with tomatoes & cucumbers in a hot & spicy sour sauce.
CHICKEN PURI
Small pieces of chicken in a subtle sauce enhanced by fresh cilantro leaves on a bed of puffed fried bread & accompanied by green salad.
ASSORTED KEBAB SELECTION
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka & vegetable pakora.
TAWA CHICKEN LIVER MASALA FRY
Chicken liver marinated with fresh ginger, garlic, black pepper, freshly squeezed lime & homemade garam masala cooked in tawa.
CILANTRO’S SPECIAL CHICKEN CHILLI
Small pieces of chicken tikka cooked with tomatoes & naga chillies in a hot and very spicy special sauce enhanced by fresh cilantro leaves.
CILANTRO’S JUICY LIME WINGS
Chicken wings marinated with chopped fresh cilantro leaves with freshly squeezed lime, butter & chefs special sauce accompanied by green salad.
KING PRAWN ON PURI
King prawns in a subtle sauce enhanced by fresh coriander on a bed of puffed fried bread & accompanied by green salad.
Vegetarian Starters
SABZI PAKORA
Deep fried balls of gram flour, onions, mixed vegetables & a variety of spices, served with special sauce.
CHANA ON PURI
Chickpeas cooked in fresh herbs & spices with a sweet & savoury sauce.
ONION BHAJI
Onion coated with ground flour, deep fried to a crispy texture.
MIXED VEGETABLE PURI
Mixed vegetables in a subtle sauce enhanced by fresh coriander on a bed of puffed fried bread & accompanied by green salad.
Tandoori Dishes
All tandoori dishes are served with mint sauce & salad.
TANDOORI MURGH
Half spring chicken marinated in yoghurt with delicate herbs & spices, skewered & roasted in our clay oven.
CHICKEN OR LAMB TIKKA KEBAB
Fresh lean chicken or lamb marinated & spiced with fresh herbs & spices, skewered & roasted in our clay oven.
CHICKEN OR LAMB SHASHLIK KEBAB
Chicken or lamb marinated & spiced with fresh herb & spices. Skewered & roasted, served on a sizzler with grilled green pepper & onions accompanied by salad & mint sauce.
TANDOORI RAJ CHINGREE
King prawns marinated in a lemony sauce & natural yoghurt with an assortment of exotic spices, skewered & charcoal grilled.
CILANTRO’S ASSORTED TANDOORI
Consists of tandoori chicken, lamb tikka, chicken tikka, sheek kebabs & naan bread - a must for all tandoori connoisseurs.
Balti Dishes
Wonderful combination of fresh herbs, garlic & onions cooked in a medium sauce with our chef’s own special recipe.
CHICKEN TIKKA BALTI
LAMB BALTI
KING PRAWN BALTI
Biryani Dishes
Grand festive dishes prepared from basmati rice, chicken, lamb, king prawns, cooked in Ghee (clarified butter) with delicate herbs & spices, served with a mixed vegetable curry sauce.
SABZI/VEGETABLE BIRYANI
CHICKEN BIRYANI
LAMB BIRYANI
CHICKEN TIKKA BIRYANI
KING PRAWN
Cilantro’s Spice Classics
Fresh lean chicken, lamb, or prawns served with a classic range of curry sauces.
CHICKEN
LAMB
KING PRAWN
BADAMI KORMA
A mild delicate sauce of natural yoghurt, cream, almonds, coconuts, fresh herbs & spices.
KASHMIRI
A mild sauce prepared with fresh lychees in exotic tropical spices.
MALAYAN
A mild delicate dish prepared with almonds, coconut, pineapple, fruit juices and cream to create a beautifully balanced flavour.
BHUNA
A traditional medium strength dish that is garnished with onions, herbs, tomatoes & selected spices.
JHAL BHUNA
A fairly hot traditional dish garnished with onions, herbs, tomatoes and selected spices.
DUPIAZA
Medium strength dish of cubed onions & green peppers, producing a very distinctive taste.
ROGAN JOSH
Fairly hot dish prepared with pimento, garlic, fresh coriander & spices, garnished with spicy fried tomatoes.
PATHIA
A very tasty sweet, sour & hot dish prepared with garlic, onions & a variety of fresh herbs, garnished with a slice of lemon.
DANSAK
A rare combination of herbs and spices prepared with lentils, fairly hot.
MADRAS
A very popular dish derived from the southern part of India, prepared with garlic, chilli & lemon juice.
VINDALOO
A hot & moist classic curry to make your palate dance.
Vegetarian & Vegan Main Dishes
SABZI JALFREZIE
Mixed vegetables cooked in a blend of fresh ingredients, in a medium/hot savoury sauce.
CILANTRO’S CHOLE MASALA
It is an authentic North Indian style curry made with white chickpeas, freshly powdered spices, onions, tomatoes and fresh cilantro.
SABZI SAMBAR
A hot, rich gathering of mixed vegetables prepared together with lentils.
SABZI KORMA
Mixed vegetables prepared in a rich delicate mild sauce of almonds & coconuts.
SAG PANIR
Fresh spinach combined in a delicate tasting surprise with homemade cottage cheese.
CILANTRO’S BHINDI MASALA
Bhindi Masala is a semi dry curry made with okra, ground spices, herbs, onions, tomatoes & fresh cilantro.
SABZI ROGAN JOSH
Medium/hot dish prepared with garlic, fresh coriander & spices. Garnished with spicy fried tomatoes.
SABZI KARAI
Fresh mixed vegetables with green peppers, green herbs & spices, garnished with fresh green chillies.
PANIR JALFREZIE
A popular dish cooked with homemade cottage cheese with fresh herbs & spices in a fairly hot sauce, with peppers, onions & green chillies.
PANIR CHILLI MASSALLAM
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in mild flavoured sauce with chillies and fresh herbs & spices.
MUSHROOM KARAI
Fresh mushroom cooked with green peppers, green herbs & spices, garnished with fresh green chillies.
SABZI DHANSAK
A rare combination of vegetables with herbs & spices prepared with lentils - fairly hot.
ACHARI BAINGAN
Aubergine cooked in tantalising spices garnished with green chillies & coriander.
Cilantro’s Specialities
CILANTRO MILLYJILLY
Cooked with a combination of chicken & lamb in our chef’s special sauce - medium spiced.
CHICKEN TIKKA KHUMBI DUPIAZA
A medium strength dish consisting of charcoal grilled chicken cutlets, mushrooms, onions & green peppers.
CHICKEN TIKKA MASSALLAM
Kebabs cooked in a mild flavoured sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
BUTTER CHICKEN
Succulent pieces of chicken tikka cooked with sliced almonds, yoghurt & ground herbs - mild & smooth to taste.
CHICKEN OR LAMB PASANDA
Fresh lean lamb or chicken, specially marinated & cooked in a subtle mild creamy almond sauce.
SHAHI CHASNI
Chicken kebabs cooked in a delicate sweet & sour sauce with a touch of fresh herbs & spices.
KARAI CHICKEN OR GOSHT
Tender pieces of lamb or chicken cooked with green peppers, green herbs & spices, garnished with fresh green chillies.
ACHARI GOSHT
Pieces of marinated lamb cooked in a tantalising pickle massalla, garnished with whole green chillies & fresh coriander.
SAG CHICKEN OR GOSHT
Tender pieces of lamb or chicken with fresh spinach herbs & spices – medium.
MURGH MANGO
Chicken tikka cooked with mango, onion, garlic, fresh coriander & mild spices. Finished with fresh cream & almonds.
CHICKEN OR LAMB JALFREZIE
A popular dish cooked with fresh herbs & spices in a fairly hot sauce. Garnished with fried green peppers, diced onions & green chillies.
GARLIC CHILLI CHICKEN
Chicken kebab cooked with fried green chillies, garlic & a variety of herbs & spices - medium/hot.
CHICKEN TIKKA JALFREZIE
A popular dish cooked with fresh herbs & spices in a fairly hot sauce with green peppers, onions & green chillies.
SHATKORA LAMB
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in a medium spiced sauce with rinds of special Bangladeshi citric fruit, with herbs & coriander – medium.
KING PRAWN SAG
King prawns cooked with spinach, herbs & spices - medium.
KING PRAWN JALFREZIE
A popular dish cooked with fresh herbs & spices in a fairly hot sauce.
KING PRAWN TIKKA MASSALLAM
Cooked in a mild flavoured sauce with fresh herbs & spices.
Side Dishes
SAG ALOO
Spinach with spiced potatoes.
GARLIC MUSHROOM
Fresh mushroom with fresh garlic, spring onion, fresh herbs & spices.
CAULIFLOWER BHAJI
Spiced cauliflower.
BHAJI SAG
Spiced spinach.
MIXED VEGETABLE BHAJI
Dry mixed vegetables.
MUSHROOM BHAJI
Mushroom with fresh herbs & spices.
ALOO GOBI MASSALLAM
Spiced potatoes and cauliflower.
ALOO MATER
Peas with potatoes.
BOMBAY ALOO
Lightly spiced potatoes.
ACHARI ALOO
Pieces of marinated potato cooked in a tantalising pickle masala, garnished with whole green chillies & fresh cilantro leaves.
TARKA DAL
Stewed lentils and split peas.
CHIPS
Rice Dishes
BOILED
Boiled basmati rice.
PILAU
Saffron basmati rice.
SPECIAL
Basmati rice stir-fried with egg & peas.
MUSHROOM PILAU
Basmati rice fried with mushrooms.
GHEE BATT
Basmati rice fried in purified butter with onions.
EGG FRIED RICE
Basmati rice fried with egg.
SABZI PILAU RICE
Basmati rice fried with mixed vegetables.
Breads
NAAN
Leavened bread baked in our clay oven.
PESHWARI NAAN
Leavened bread stuffed with ground almonds & sultanas.
KEEMA NAAN
Leavened bread stuffed with spiced minced meat.
GARLIC NAAN
Leavened bread coated with fresh garlic & coriander.
PARATHA
Fried layered whole wheat bread.
TANDOORI ROTI
Unleavened wholemeal bread baked in our clay oven.
CHAPATI
Thin unleavened wholemeal wheat bread.
Raitha
CUCUMBER RAITHA
Popadums
PLAIN POPADUMS
Chutneys
MANGO CHUTNEY
ONION SALAD
MIXED PICKLE CHUTNEY
MINT & YOGHURT SAUCE
SPICED ONION
Art and Vintage
Art and Vintage is as much a neighbourhood living room as a cafe. Art, ceramics and vintage pieces surround a small number of tables, while the kitchen offers seasonal soups, substantial sandwiches, breakfast plates and home baking. Occasional dinner events extend the kitchen beyond its daytime rhythm, and diners consistently value the welcome. Limited seating and a no-laptop policy protect the relaxed, social atmosphere. Arrive early for a table.
Breakfast suits the room particularly well, whether that means a full plate or a roll with eggs, bacon or a vegetarian filling. At lunch, look for soup with bread, a toasted sandwich layered with smoked cheese or pulled pork, and occasional soft-shell tacos. Scones and traybakes make a simpler coffee stop. Art and Vintage works best for an unrushed brunch, a catch-up or a solo lunch focused on food and surroundings; booking is sensible during busy weekend periods.
Address: 3 Lyne Street, Edinburgh EH7 5DN
Art and Vintage Menu
Lunch
Please see the board for soup and daily specials.
Soup of the day
Served with baguette and butter. (V)
Soup of the day
Served with a savoury scone and butter. (V)
Garlic and herb chicken, chimichurri and smoked cheddar
Sandwich served on a seeded roll or baguette with seasonal salads and pickles.
Smoked ham hough, Swiss cheese, gherkins and mustard mayo
Sandwich served on a seeded roll or baguette with seasonal salads and pickles.
Goat’s cheese, chilli jam and marinated peppers
Sandwich served on a seeded roll or baguette with seasonal salads and pickles. (v) Swap the Goat’s cheese for olives to make it vegan.
Smoked cheddar and Portobello mushroom
Sourdough toastie served with seasonal salads and pickles. (v)
Smoked ham hough, Swiss cheese and red onion
Sourdough toastie served with seasonal salads and pickles.
Garlic and herb chicken with smoked cheddar and chilli jam
Sourdough toastie served with seasonal salads and pickles.
Pulled pork, Swiss cheese and caramelised apple
Sourdough toastie served with seasonal salads and pickles.
Pulled pork, coriander and lime dressed slaw, chipotle mayo and crispy onions
Soft shell tacos.
Sweetcorn fritters, coriander and lime dressed slaw, chimichurri
Soft shell tacos. (vg) (gf)
Goat’s cheese salad
With caramelised apple, garlic croutons, olives, dates toasted seeds and red pepper dressing. (v) Swap the goats cheese for sweetcorn fritters to make it vegan.
Brunch
Breakfast served until 12pm. Brunch served all day.
Toast
A choice of sourdough or wholemeal bread served with butter and homemade raspberry jam.
Wholemeal roll with a choice of filling
Add an extra filling: Smoked bacon, sausage, black pudding, potato rosti, veggie haggis, sweetcorn fritters £2 per item; Portobello mushroom, grilled tomato, fried free-range egg £1.50 per item.
Full breakfast
Smoked bacon, black pudding, sausage, grilled tomato, Portobello mushroom, fried egg, spicy beans and toast. (our sausages contain gluten)
Veggie breakfast
Veggie haggis, potato rosti, roasted tomato, Portobello mushroom, fried egg and spicy beans with toast. (v)
Vegan breakfast
Sweetcorn fritter, veggie haggis, roasted tomato, Portobello mushroom, roasted peppers and spicy beans, with toast. (vg)
Spicy Beans on Toasted Sourdough
Topped with smoked cheddar, fried egg and crispy onions. (v)
Vegan Spicy Beans on Toasted Sourdough
Topped with Portobello mushroom, roasted peppers and crispy onions. (vg)
Pancakes
Streaky bacon, maple syrup and caramelised apple.
Pancakes
Raspberry jam, crème fraiche and Biscoff.
Drinks
Decaffeinated coffee also available. Syrups - Vanilla/Gingerbread/Caramel/Chai/Pumpkin Spice - 25p extra. Dairy free alternatives to milk available – oat or soya for 25p extra.
Americano
Cappuccino
Flat White
Latte
Mocha
Espresso
Macchiato
Chai Latte
Dirty Chai Latte (with coffee)
Hot Chocolate
By Coco of Bruntsfield
Iced Latte
Iced Americano
Babycino
Breakfast tea
Decaffeinated available.
Herbal tea
We use Shibui whole leaf biodegradable pyramid herbal tea bags - Blueberry Rooibos, Chamomile, Earl Grey, Lemongrass and Ginger, Masala Chai, Peppermint, Tropical Green tea.
Coke, Diet Coke
San Pellegrino
Aranciata/Aranciata Rossa/Limonata
Cawston Press
Cloudy Apple/Rhubarb
Milk
Bottle water still/sparkling
Still apple juice
Tropicana orange juice
Brunswick Book Club
Brunswick Book Club fills the flexible all-day role: breakfast, pub-style lunch, drinks and an easy dinner can all happen in the same spacious, sociable setting. Diners often praise the staff and straightforward comfort food, although experiences are less consistent than at some smaller restaurants nearby. The safest approach is to choose the dishes that fit its informal strengths rather than expecting delicate restaurant cooking. It suits an unplanned catch-up.
A full Scottish breakfast or eggs is the clearest morning order. Later, fish tacos, haggis bonbons and a black-pudding Scotch egg provide useful sharing options, while fish and chips or macaroni cheese answer a larger appetite. The drinks list and outdoor seating add to its value for groups. Choose Brunswick Book Club for a casual meet-up, weekend brunch or evening when people may arrive at different times; it is less suited to anyone seeking a quiet, tightly paced special-occasion dinner.
Address: 113 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh EH7 5HR
Brunswick Book Club Menu
Nibbles
Gordal Olives
[NGCI]
Sourdough Bread Board
Sharing
Baked Brie
Homemade focaccia sticks & red onion chutney.
Nachos
[NGCI] Toasted tortilla chips served with red cheddar sauce, tomato salsa, guac & sour cream.
Starters
Chilli Squid
[NGCI] Rice flour coated crispy squid pieces, red chilli & garlic mayo.
Black Pudding Scotch Egg
Soft boiled egg wrapped with black pudding & pork sausage served with beetroot ketchup.
Soup of the day
[GFA] Ask your server for today's specials.
Minestrone Soup
[GFA]
Brunswick Tacos
Cajun spiced haddock or chicken breast
Macaroni Croquettes
Mac N Cheese bread crumbed and deep fried served with homemade pesto & house slaw.
Halloumi Fries
[NGCI] Deep fried halloumi served with sweet chilli sauce & mixed salad.
Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings
Breaded and spiced coated wings with a dip of your choice.
Sides
Chunky Chips
[NGCI]
Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries
[NGCI]
Steamed Rice
[NGCI]
Peas & Pancetta
[NGCI]
Aubergine Caponata
[NGCI]
Mini Hash Brown
Mixed Salad
Light Bites
Sea Bream Salad
[NGCI] Two pan seared sea bream fillets on top of our citrus fennel salad.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
The classic but a wrap! Served with chips.
Parma Panini
Parma ham, mozzarella, vine tomato & pesto, served with toasted ciabatta bread & salted crisps.
Veggie Panini
Aubergine, mozzarella, vine tomato & pesto, served with toasted focaccia & salted crisps.
Melanzane Parmigiana
[NGCI] For our vegans. Layered baked aubergine with vegan mozzarella baked in tomato sauce.
Vegan Burger
Plant based patty with vegan cheese & sweet potato fries.
Classics
Fish & Chips
Our famous batter, garden peas & chunky chips served with tartar sauce.
Steak Pie
Slow cooked beef with ale in a golden shell crust pie, peas and your choice of mash or chips served with gravy.
13oz Rib Eye
[NGCI] 13oz Rib-Eye served with sauteed potato wedges and small leaf salad. Add either a fried egg or peppercorn sauce.
Mac N Cheese
[GFA] Macaroni pasta with cheese sauce and croutons.
Chicken Caesar Salad
[GFA] Grilled chicken, gem lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons & Caesar dressing.
Brunswick Burger
6oz beef patty, streaky bacon, melted cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato & our special Brunswick sauce served with chunky chips.
Mains
Jostins Curry of the week
[GFA] Ask our team what's on today!
Chilli Con Carne
[NGCI] Homemade beef chilli with sour cream, served on top of steamed rice topped with tortilla chips.
Balmoral Chicken
Stuffed with haggis, wrapped in parma ham, turnip mash, french beans & a light whisky sauce.
Haggis Neeps & Tatties
A Scots classic. Haggis, mashed turnip, mash potatoes with whisky sauce.
Honey Soy Hake
Sesame soy honey coated hake fillet served with chilli spinach and jasmine rice
Margherita Pizza
[GFA]
House Lasagna
Homemade beef lasagna.
Sunday Roast
Only available on Sundays.
Sunday Roast
12 hour braised brisket, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots, broccoli and gravy only available on Sundays!
Breakfast
Breakfast Menu served until 5.00pm
Breakfast Roll
[GFA] Breakfast roll with your choice of fillings. Choose from: Sausage / Bacon / Haggis / Fried Egg / Black Pudding
Full Scottish
Grilled bacon, sausage, haggis, egg cooked the way you like, grilled tomato & mushrooms, baked beans, hash brown, black pudding, potato scone & toast with butter.
Half Scottish
Grilled bacon, sausage, tomato, mushrooms, egg cooked the way you like, baked beans & toast with butter.
Veggie Breakfast
Roasted veggie sausage, egg cooked the way you like, baked beans, grilled tomato & mushrooms, potato scone & toast with butter.
Vegan Breakfast
Vegan sausage, baked beans, grilled tomato & mushrooms, sautéed potato, avocado & toast.
Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled eggs, avocado, tomato on two tortillas.
Scott's Porridge Oats
Add extra toppings: Honey / Fruit Compote / Banana / Nutella
Granola
Organic yoghurt, granola oats, mixed berries & honey.
Omelette
[GFA] Three egg omelette with your choice of two fillings & served with baked beans, toast & butter. Choose from: Ham / Bacon / Cheese / Mushroom / Tomato / Peppers / Onion
Eggs Benedict
Toasted muffin topped with two poached eggs & Hollandaise sauce. Choose from: Crispy grilled bacon / Scottish Smoked Salmon / Avocado / Spinach
Eggs with Haggis & Chilli Jam
Two poached eggs on toasted English muffins.
Scrambled Egg on Toast
[GFA] Three scrambled eggs on toast.
Warmed Waffle & Bacon
Warmed waffle topped with crispy streaky bacon drizzled with maple syrup & banana.
Toast
[GFA] Two slices of white or brown toast with butter & jam.
The Book Shelf
Fresh pastries daily from local suppliers. Ask your server for details on availability from today's delivery.
Muffins
Croissants
Scones
Mini Cannoli
Empire biscuit
Lemon Slice
Smoothies
Swiss Style
Banana, muesli, strawberries & yoghurt.
Banana Mamma
Pineapple, banana & coconut milk.
Tropical Taste
Kiwi, passion fruit, orange juice & cranberry.
Hot Drinks
Decaff, Alternative Milks, Syrups, Whipped cream & marshmallows each +50p.
Espresso
Double Espresso
Long Black
Americano
Macchiato
Cortado
Flat White
Latte
Cappuccino
Mocha
Breakfast Tea
Herbal Teas
Matcha
Hot Chocolate
That's Amore Edinburgh
That’s Amore is a compact pizzeria on the eastern edge of the area, useful for Abbeyhill and Meadowbank diners willing to continue towards Northfield. The current branch is relatively new, but early customer feedback highlights strong Neapolitan-style pizza and a friendly room. Puffy, spotted crusts and restrained toppings make it worth the short trip. The room suits couples, small families and anyone after a straightforward neighbourhood supper.
Begin with bolognese arancini or calamari, then let pizza take priority. A simple tomato-and-mozzarella pie tests the dough, while prosciutto, rocket or richer meat toppings suit a larger appetite. Calzone and pasta broaden the choice; recent delivery menus include rigatoni with vodka sauce, nduja carbonara and sausage-led Norcina flavours. This is a good casual date, neighbourhood family dinner or collection option. Because the dining room is small and the branch is relatively new, reserving ahead is prudent.
Address: 90 Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh EH8 7RU
That's Amore Edinburgh Menu
Starters
Mixed Olives
Vegan
Mozzarella Fritta
Homemade breaded mozzarella sticks with a sugo dip. Vegetarian
Calamari
Battered calamari rings served with tartare sauce and lemon.
Caprese
Mozzarella di buffalo and cherry tomatoes served in focaccia bread.
Homemade Arancini
Breaded rice balls served with spicy tomato dip.
Rosemary Focaccia
Vegan
Garlic Focaccia
With fior di latte. Vegetarian
Classic Antipasto
Perfect for two people a traditional style antipasto of mixed Italian cured meats, olives, mozzarella and sourdough bread.
Classic Bruschetta
Two slices of toasted sourdough topped with cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano
Nduja Arancini
Breaded rice balls filled with nduja and cheese
Breaded stuffed olives
Served with nduja mayo
Haggis bon Bon
Haggis rolled in panko breadcrumbs served with chipotle
Tempura batter prawns
King prawns in tempura batter served with nduja mayo
Final Thoughts
Gautam’s, Mirin and Eleanore offer three distinct dining experiences: one generous and celebratory, one inventive and restless, and one polished and seasonal. Vittoria and That’s Amore cover different Italian needs, while Bodega and Cilantro reward shared ordering. No 11 offers the calmest special-occasion setting, and Art and Vintage plus Brunswick Book Club provide useful daytime and all-day flexibility.
The best choice depends on the pace of the meal as much as cuisine. Reserve the smallest rooms when food is the evening’s focus, use the larger venues for mixed groups, and check live menus before travelling because seasonal dishes and service details change. Across Leith Walk, Hillside and Abbeyhill, the pleasure lies in moving between ambitious independent cooking and familiar neighbourhood places without losing a sense of local character.