Edinburgh’s Old Town compresses an extraordinary amount of eating into its closes, bridges and steep lanes. The Royal Mile supplies the historic backdrop, but the best choice depends on looking beyond the most obvious frontage. Around Bank Street, Blackfriars Street, the Canongate and the Grassmarket, you can move from a modern Scottish tasting menu to an Indian sharing feast, a Spanish wine bar or a restorative bowl of mash within a short walk. That variety makes the area useful throughout the day, from an early brunch before sightseeing to a long dinner after the crowds thin.
Old Town and the Canongate answer very different dining needs. Makars and Amber make Scottish flavours approachable, while Wedgwood turns local and foraged produce into a more elaborate occasion. Edinburgh Larder and Hula are strongest earlier in the day. PIGGS, Mother India’s Cafe and Salt Horse are built for sharing or grazing, Vittoria offers a broad Italian menu for groups, and David Bann gives vegetarian cooking the attention it deserves.
Menus here move with seasons, supply and the rhythm of the city, so treat named dishes as examples of each kitchen’s character and check current details before visiting. Smaller dining rooms benefit from advance booking, especially during festival weeks and weekends. For casual venues, arriving outside the main lunch or dinner rush can be just as valuable. Old Town and the Canongate cover many styles, budgets and atmospheres within a short walk.
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
Makars takes a familiar Scottish comfort-food combination and gives diners enough choice to make it a destination rather than a novelty. Slow-cooked meats, house haggis and plant-based dishes arrive with mash selected separately, so the same main can become smoky, mustardy or rich with black pudding. The Bank Street rooms sit just below the Lawnmarket and suit a warming lunch, an unfussy dinner or a first introduction to traditional flavours. It is popular with visitors, but the appeal rests on generous, direct cooking rather than the postcode alone.
The current menu points towards beef shoulder, lamb shank and haggis with neeps, alongside lion’s mane mushroom grown by the restaurant’s own Edinburgh project. Handmade Scotch eggs make a useful starter, while the range of mash is the feature to explore rather than an afterthought. Choose a sharper or herb-led mash beside a rich meat dish, and a creamier version with mushroom or vegetables. Portions are substantial, and tables can feel close together, so this works best when conviviality and comfort matter more than a hushed evening.
Address: 9–12 Bank Street, Edinburgh EH1 2LN
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar Menu
Soup, Sides & Salads
Free Range Gourmet Scotch Egg Starter
Gluten Free Note**. Our chefs start at 6am each morning to hand make our famous Makars Scotch Eggs. We soft boil a free-range egg then coat with a rare breed pork mince and roll in Gluten Free Panko breadcrumbs. Our famous Scotch Eggs are a taste to behold.
Mini Haggis, Neeps & Tatties Taster
GF Note**, can be Meat or Vegetarian or Vegan. Perfect beginner’s option for those new to Haggis. Taster plate of our homemade haggis, mash, turnip & peppercorn sauce.
Makars Seasonal House Salad
Vegan, Gluten Free Note**
House Salad with Gourmet Scotch Egg
Gluten Free Note**
Home Grown Lion’s Mane Bites with Aioli Dip
Vegetarian (contains egg), GF**. Want to try our Lions Mane but not as a main? Then this your perfect choice. With a lime & garlic aioli dip.
Makars Homemade Tomato Soup
Can be Vegan, Can be Gluten Free**. We make this soup daily, each chef has a slightly different recipe. Served with a potato scone.
Extra Side Portion of Any Mash
Can be Vegan, Gluten Free Note**
Tenderstem Broccoli
Vegan, Gluten Free**. Tenderstem broccoli is exceptionally healthy and delicious, locally grown, available when in season.
Meat as a Treat!
£22
Slow Cooked Lamb Shank with a Port of Leith Tawny Wine, Rosemary & Tomato Sauce.
Gluten Free Note**. Our famous dish using premium breed hill lamb that only wild graze. The meat is slowly braised with fresh rosemary, garlic, tomatoes & our local Leith Distilery’s finest Tawny Port wine aged in oak barrels with it’s notes of cherries, plums, cassis & hint of mint. Possibly the most perfect accompaniment to mash possible..
Braised Pork Shank with a Thistly Cross Apple-Cider Sauce.
Gluten Free Note**. We use outdoor raised rare-breed Scottish pigs, from which our master butchers hand trim a work of art exclusively for us. These shanks are marinated, slow cooked overnight, & the drippings combined with our local craft cider & mustard to create the perfect sauce.
Makars Own Homemade Beef-Lamb Haggis with Heather Honey & Turnip Puree.
Gluten Free Note**. Makars is one of the few restaurants in the world to make their own haggis (meat & veggie). Our chefs start early morning to slow cook the meats whilst stirring in oats & spices. Using hill lamb for tradition/colour & prime Scotch beef for depth of flavour, we think it’s the best in Scotland. Served with our whisky, peppercorn, wholegrain mustard & cream sauce.
Crown of Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder with a Rich Horseradish Gravy.
Gluten Free Note**. Braised until tender, this prime Aberdeen Angus certified Scotch Beef breaks apart effortlessly. The rich dark gravy is infused with horseradish for that warming satisfying glow.
Bonnie Prince Charlie, Spatchcock Chicken in a Whisky, Peppercorn Sauce.
Gluten Free Note**. Freshly roasted free-range chicken, marinated in wild garlic & Drambuie whisky that gives a wonderful honey-sweet heather flavour. This recipe has been handed down for centuries & super popular with both Makars & Royality. We use slower reared birds that grow at a natural pace, resulting in better flavour & texture.
Plant Power!
£20
Makars Roasted Chestnut Haggis with our Whisky, Peppercorn, Cream Sauce.
Can be Vegan. Contains chestnuts, Gluten Free Note**. The song “even better than the real thing” comes to mind when eating our homemade vegan haggis. The warm flavours of the chestnuts, roasted carrots, fennel, nutmeg & spices give a big welcome flavour. We hand cook our haggi each morning using traditional methods. For the haggis purists, the mixing of spices, tree nuts, seeds, lentils & pulses is something that has happened for centuries, meat was extremely rare in Scottish cooking.
Smoked Lentil & Spiced Sausage with a Caramelised Onion Gravy.
Can be Vegan, Gluten Free Note**. This sausage is handmade by our chefs & was inspired from an old Stamp family recipe. We use brown lentils, buckwheat, oats, wood smoked spices & garden herbs to create a beautiful alternative that might just make you go WOW! Served with a dark caramelised onion gravy & topped with a wee dab of cranberry jelly.
Oor Mushroom Farm
£20. In 2022, Makars opened a state of the art mushroom farm at Summerhall. We use a mixture of potato peelings, seaweed, cereal husks & sawdust to grow a sustainable range of speciality mushrooms. You can visit our mushroom emporium downstairs & book tours online at getyourguide.com.
Spiced Lion’s Mane Mushrooms with Scotch Bonnet Chilli & Whisky Cream Sauce.
Vegetarian (contains egg), Gluten Free Note**. We grow these highly prized mushrooms ourselves, famed for their firm meaty texture & health benefits, they are a luxury food. Growing & cooking these prized mushrooms takes many years of practise. We press them, hand tear & marinate in spices to build flavour & texture. The mushrooms are topped with a crown of rocket, which it makes it one beautiful looking dish..
Summerhall Speciality Mushroom with a Craft Tarragon Sauce.
Can be Vegan, Gluten Free Note, Contains Chestnuts**. We grow 4 different mushroom species at our Summerhall Mushroom Farm (Shitake, Shimeji, King Trumpets & Lions Mane). All are picked for rich earthy flavour & firm meaty flesh. Sautéed in olive oil, salt/pepper & served in a tower with a neap turnip cap. The cream sauce is infused with fresh tarragon & pepper with a herb oil splash with an umami stock. Topped with a chestnut crumble makes this dish our Chief Makars favourite!
Now Choose Your Mash Potato Flavour
Included in Price. Gluten Free Note**: This is a dish that is (can) be made from non containing gluten ingredients. We do not however have a segregated kitchen or cooking ranges. If you tell us we can wash down boards & utensils to minimise risk, but cross contamination is possible because there is only a single kitchen. Other Food Allergens: Food Information (Scotland) requires us by law to be able to provide customers with accurate information on the 14 major food allergens. These are the only allergens we are able to advise you on. Because there is only a single kitchen in this restaurant, there is always a risk of cross contamination, please tell us if this is a concern.
Classic Scottish Dairy Butter
Gluten Free Note**. Can you see our specially selected Albert Bartlett Roosters potatoes in the restaurant? Our mash is prepared using our own unique method using butter from a local family dairy.
Mature Scottish Cheddar Cheese
Gluten Free Note**. The aging process develops a tangier flavour with earthy notes that cheese lovers love. A classic but strong!
Mild Smoked Applewood Cheese
G.Free Note**. Traditional farmhouse pale cheese, with a delicate smoky flavour and a lovely smooth texture. Mild in taste.
Wholegrain Mustard
Gluten Free Note** contains mustard flour. Can be vegan. Great accompaniment for any of our meat dishes.
Smoked Bacon & Spring Onion
Gluten Free Note**. Known in Scotland as Rumble-de-thumps or in Ireland as Colcannon. This is the most deservedly famous of our mash dishes.
Stornoway Black Pudding
Stornoway Black Pudding has official recognition as an iconic product. This is the one our social media stars rave about. If you haven’t tried this before, it’s quite simply brilliant! A staff & family favourite.Contains oats not marked as GF.
Scotch Bonnet Chilli & Tomato
Gluten Free Note**. Can be vegan. Named for their resemblance to a “Tam o’ Shanter,” a traditional Scottish bonnet or hat made famous by our patron Robbie Burns. Who can resist a bit of spice in life!.
Creamed Horseradish
GFN**. Gives a strong hot, spicy and peppery taste. Unlike chillies the spice of horseradish is experienced through the nose.
Dairy-Free/Vegan? We Do an Amazing Olive Oil Mash!
Gluten Free Note**. A perfect vegan option, the big Jamie-O argues it’s better than butter, if that’s even possible! We don’t know about that, but it is a great option. Limited availability.
No Mash Please!
Can be Vegan, Gluten Free Note**. Not a problem, we try & cater for everyone at Makars. If you do not want mash, then we can serve your dish with tenderstem broccoli instead.
Puddings
Scotland has a long history of sweets, treats and desserts, here are some of our favourites - and no, a deep-fried Mars bar doesn't feature! All our puddings are hand made by us using gluten free ingredients*. Please note that our ice cream contains dairy. If you would like sorbet instead, please let us know.
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
A traditional Scottish steamed dessert consisting of dates, combined with a sticky sponge which is covered in butter-scotch sauce. Served with vanilla ice cream. It's a true Scottish classic and may contain traces of nut. Gluten Free*
Cranachan the King of Scottish Desserts
A traditional Scottish harvest celebration dessert. Clotted cream/double cream combined with raspberries, whisky, honey and oats. It has been called 'the uncontested king of Scottish desserts' Gluten Free*
Traditional Sunday Fruit Crumble & Ice Cream
Our favourite pudding is back, and not just for Sundays! Glazed sweetened crumble provides the sweetness to the sharp fruit base. Perfect with ice cream to blend the two together. Gluten Free*, can be vegan on request.
Makars “Ice-N-Dirty”
Vanilla ice cream with a splash of Baileys Irish cream & dusted in chocolate. Pudding fun in a glass. Over 18s only! Gluten Free
Daily Selection of Sorbets
A refreshing end to cleanse your pallet, please check with your server. Gluten Free*, Vegan.
Mackie’s Vanilla Dairy Ice Cream
Brought to Scotland by Italian emigrants in the 1930’s, Scotland's now has an incredibly popular ice-cream industry. Luckily our ice cream is super in any weather! Gluten Free
Edinburgh Larder Cafe
Edinburgh Larder is a morning and lunch specialist. Its narrow Blackfriars Street cafe has championed seasonal, local produce since 2009, and that sourcing gives familiar brunch food more identity than a generic all-day breakfast. The room is compact and often busy, but it feels rooted in the neighbourhood despite being close to the Royal Mile. Come for a proper sit-down breakfast, coffee and something lighter before an afternoon walk, or a late lunch when Scottish ingredients matter more than formal service.
A full Scottish brings together bacon, sausage, black pudding, haggis, potato scone, eggs and homemade beans, with vegetarian and vegan versions treated as complete breakfasts in their own right. The seasonal hash is a more focused alternative, combining crisp potatoes with smoked fish, pickles and a poached egg when available. Mushrooms on toast with Scottish crowdie show the kitchen at its simplest. Portions are filling, queues are possible and the menu finishes in the afternoon, so this is one to plan earlier rather than keep as a fallback dinner.
Address: 15 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NB
Edinburgh Larder Cafe Menu
All Day Menu
Please inform your waiter if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. No substitutions on all meals. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to all tables. We are operating on a cashless basis. We cannot guarantee the absence of allergens.
Full Scottish
Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, black pudding, haggis, Cumberland sausage, roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, potato scone, homemade beans, free-range poached egg and buttered granary toast.
Veggie Breakfast
Roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, vegan black pudding, vegan haggis, wilted herbed spinach, potato scone, homemade beans, free-range poached egg and buttered granary toast.
Vegan Breakfast
Roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, vegan black pudding, vegan haggis, wilted herbed spinach, potato scone, homemade beans and granary toast drizzled with olive oil.
Hash
Pan-fried crispy spring herb potatoes, Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, dill & mustard sour cream, spring onion, pickled red cabbage and free-range poached egg.
Mushrooms on toast
Roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms and Katy Rodgers crowdie (Scottish soft cheese) on buttered granary toast. Add free-range poached egg – £1.50
Porridge
Creamy oat milk porridge, roasted apple, fresh blueberries and hazelnut crumble. Available until 12pm.
Waffle
Larder’s homemade waffle, cardamom & honey butter, vanilla cream, oat & hazelnut crumble and roasted rhubarb. Add Ramsay’s smoked back bacon – £2.50
Buttery Bap
Choose 1 filling. Choice of: Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, Cumberland sausage, black pudding, haggis, vegan haggis, vegan black pudding, roasted balsamic portobello mushrooms, wilted herbed spinach, homemade beans, free-range fried or poached egg, potato scone or Isle of Mull cheddar. Available until 12pm.
Eggs benedict
Ramsay’s smoked back bacon, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Eggs Florentine
Wilted herbed spinach, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Eggs Royale
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Kilted Eggs
Ramsay’s haggis, black pudding, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Veggie Kilted Eggs
Macsween’s vegan haggis, vegan black pudding, free-range poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on buttered granary toast.
Lunch – Sandwiches
Served with dressed mixed leaves and today’s salad. Lunch from 12pm. No substitutions.
Coronation chicken sandwich
Coronation chicken, pickled red onion, beefsteak tomato, dressed mixed leaves, and buttered granary bread.
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout sandwich
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, dill-pickled cucumber, lemon & herb cream cheese, dressed mixed leaves, buttered granary bread.
Roasted harissa aubergine sandwich
Roasted harissa aubergine, spring pea hummus, pickled red cabbage, dressed mixed leaves, and granary bread.
Taste of Scotland plate
Belhaven cold-smoked sea trout, Ramsay’s honey roasted ham, Scottish cheeses, oatcakes, caramelised onion chutney, spring pea hummus, dill-pickled cucumber, today’s salad, dressed mixed leaves, and buttered granary bread.
Lunch – Soup
Lunch from 12pm. No substitutions.
Today’s soup and buttered granary bread
Today’s soup and salad
Cup of soup and a sandwich
Kids Menu – Breakfast
Children 12 and under. Breakfast all day.
Cheesy beans on toast
Bacon or sausage and egg on toast
Free-range poached or fried egg on toast
Waffle with roasted apples or golden syrup
Mini porridge with honey
Available until 12pm.
Peanut butter or homemade jam on toast
Kids Menu – Lunch
Children 12 and under. Lunch from 12pm.
Cheese sandwich
Ham sandwich
Ham and cheese sandwich
Mini soup with granary bread
Kids Drinks
Apple juice
Orange juice
Mini hot chocolate
Babycino
Chilled Drinks
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Cloudy apple juice
Bon Accord sparkling rhubarb
Bon Accord cream soda
Chari Tea (Iced Tea)
Organic and Fair Trade, Chari-tea pays higher prices for ingredients to support fair, dignified farming, whilst also supporting ‘lemonaid’ & Chari-tea foundations.
Black tea & lemon
330ml
Green tea & ginger
330ml
Red rooibos
330ml
Obadiah Coffee
Milk alternatives: Oat, Coconut, Almond. Make it iced for an extra 50p. Add hazelnut, caramel or vanilla syrup for an extra £1.
Espresso
Macchiato
Long black
Americano
Eteaket Tea – Black Tea
Pot of loose leaf tea for one.
Scottish breakfast blend
Decaf breakfast blend
Bollywood Dreams Chai
Royal Earl Grey
Eteaket Tea – Green Tea & White Tea
Pot of loose leaf tea for one.
Gunpowder green tea
Blooming marvellous
Jasmine pearls
White peony
Something Different
Make it iced for an extra 50p.
Mighty Matcha Latte
Warm milk with high grade Japanese green tea powder. Packed full of anti-oxidants and nutrients, helping boost your mood and metabolism.
Turmeric Latte
Warm almond milk with the perfect balance of our homemade turmeric mix (turmeric, cinnamon, ground ginger and a hint of black pepper). Loads of anti-inflammatory goodness, topped with honey.
Chai Latte
Warm milk with our homemade masala chai latte syrup which has a wonderful mix of cinnamon, cardamom, black tea cloves and honey.
Hot Chocolate
Rich dark chocolate mixed with cocoa brut & soft brown sugar, melted and steamed with hot milk for a luxurious taste.
Cocktails
Available from 11am. Please note, we do not have an extensive bar so can only serve drinks from the menu.
Bloody Mary
Smokin’ hot. Vodka – Tomato – Horseradish – Liquid smoke – Worcestershire – Tabasco – Pickle juice – Honey – Garlic – Secret mix of spices – Pickle skewer.
Red Snapper
Spice ’em up. The Edinburgh Larder’s gin (Collab with the Edinburgh Gin distillery) – Tomato – Horseradish – Liquid smoke – Worcestershire – Tabasco – Pickle juice – Honey – Garlic – Secret mix of spices – Pickle skewer.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Stick with it. Vodka – Coffee Liqueur – Salted caramel syrup – Salted caramel rim – Obadiah coffee – Crushed honeycomb.
Mother India’s Cafe Old Town
Mother India’s Cafe makes most sense when everyone is willing to share. Its Indian tapas format replaces the usual one-curry-per-person routine with smaller dishes that arrive together, giving a table room to compare crisp, grilled, creamy and chilli-led flavours. The two-level Infirmary Street restaurant is lively rather than intimate and suits friends, families and diners who would rather explore than commit to a single main. Ordering in stages helps: the official menu itself suggests beginning with several plates between two and adding more only if needed.
Kurkure aloo, pakoras and masala dosa provide crunch and spice before richer dishes such as railway lamb, prawns in Malabari curry or paneer in a deeper sauce. Fish pakora and spiced haddock are especially useful contrasts to a vegetable or lentil plate, while rice and naan should be treated as part of the shared plan. Current reviews still favour the food and brisk service, though the room can feel busy at peak times. Book ahead, then ask for guidance on balance rather than ordering four similar curries.
Address: 3–5 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
Mother India's Cafe Old Town Menu
Samosas, Pakoras & Dosas
Kurkure Aloo Chaat
Vegetable Samosa
Keema Samosa
Vegetable Pakora
Augergine Fritters
Chicken Pakora
Masala Dosa
Chilli Chicken Dosa
Spicy Keema Dosa
Tawa Lamb Chops
Fish & Seafood
Prawns Malabari Curry
Machi Massala
Prawn Biryani
Chilli King Prawn
Tawa Salmon
Spiced Haddock
Fish Pakora
Vegetable & Vegan Dishes
Chana Daal
Saag Paneer
Dal Makhni
Aubergines w/ Baby Potato
Aloo Gobi & Green Peas
Pindi chana
Spinach, Broccoli & Almonds
Okra & Potatoes
Karahi Mushroom
Sweetcorn & Paneer Masala
Vegetable Biryani
Chicken Dishes
Coconut and Mango Chicken
Butter Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chilli Garlic Chicken
Chicken Curry
Chicken Achari
Ginger Chicken & Spinach Leaf
Chicken Saag
Chicken on the Bone – Biryani/Curry
Lamb Dishes
Railways Lamb Curry
Lamb Kebab Jalfrezi
Lamb Saag
Lamb Keema Mutter
Lamb Karahi
Lamb Handi Biryani
Rice, Breads & Sundries
Basmati Rice
Pilau Rice
Plain / Butter Nan
Garlic Nan
Peshwari Nan
Cheese Nan
Paratha
Chapati
Popadom
Raita
Spiced Onions
Mango Chutney
Coriander Chutney
Mixed Pickle
PIGGS
PIGGS brings the warmth of a Spanish wine bar to the quieter Canongate end of the Royal Mile. The family-run room is small, relaxed and animated, with tapas designed to arrive as the kitchen finishes them. That pace suits a date or a table of friends far better than anyone needing a rigid three-course structure. The wine list is part of the experience, and staff knowledge helps when matching a bottle or glass to a wide spread of salty, smoky and richer plates.
Patatas bravas are the obvious foundation, but the meal becomes more interesting with Spanish cheese, cured meat, prawns, croquetas and chorizo in sauce. Current reviews repeatedly praise the food’s freshness and the team’s enthusiasm, while also confirming that the compact room fills quickly. Three or four dishes for two is a sensible starting point, with bread ready for sauces and a second round only if appetite allows. Reserve if timing matters, and make sure you choose the Royal Mile menu because the Bruntsfield branch has its own offering.
Address: 276 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8AA
PIGGS Menu
Bites
TORRES CRISPS
Artisan Spanish crisps, choose from Jamon, Black Truffle or Olive oil
BREAD
Company bakery sourdough bread
GORDAL OLIVES
"Fat" juicy green olives
Bread (V)
Company bakery sourdough bread
Salsas
ALIOLI
Garlic mayonnaise
BRAVA SAUCE
Home-made spicy tomato sauce
PIGGS SAUCE
A blend of PIGGS homemade alioli and brava sauce
Perfect Ending
CHURROS
A Spanish classic served with chocolate
MANCHEGO CHEESECAKE
Home-made creamy Manchego cheesecake.
PLATO DE QUESO
A selection of three traditional Spanish cheeses with quince jelly, almonds, walnuts and picos
Manchego Cheesecake (GF)
Home-made creamy Manchego cheesecake.
Platters to Share
Served with banderillas, olives, guindillas, almonds, walnuts and picos
SPANISH CHARCUTERIA
A selection of Spanish air-dried meats, Jamón Reserva, Chorizo, Salchichon, Lomo and Sobrasada
SPANISH CHEESES
A selection of Spanish artisan cheeses, Manchego, Mahon, Al Vino and Picos Blue with membrillo
MIXED PLATTER
PIGGS trademark Spanish Charcuteria and Spanish cheeses
Tapas
At PIGGS we believe in the concept of sharing food. We recommend two to three tapas per person or a platter along with a couple of tapas. Each tapa is cooked to order and served when ready, so they may be served at different times. Check the Blackboard for our Daily Specials.
HUEVOS ROTOS
Deep fried skinny fries with free range egg and choice of: Spicy artisan chorizo or Reserva Jamón
PAN CON TOMATE
Toasted sourdough bread served with garlic, oil & fresh tomato. Add Reserva Jamón +2.00
PATATAS BRAVAS
Crispy triple cooked potatoes with a spicy homemade brava sauce and alioli
FABADA
White bean soup with Jamón, chorizo, pork belly and sourdough bread.
CROQUETAS
Choice of Jamón or Mushroom served with PIGGS homemade sauce
FILETE CON SALSA PX
100g Rump steak served with a sweet Pedro Ximenez sauce
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA
Spanish omelette, soft and runny in the centre, made with golden free-range eggs, confit onions
PINCHO MORUNO
Marinated chicken skewer inspired by the Moorish flavours of southern Spain served on a bed of mixed leaves.
PULPO
Charred octopus served with boiled baby potatoes and traditional mojo picón, finished with Maldon Sea salt and smoked paprika
PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓN
Fried green peppers from Padrón in Galicia, sprinkled with Maldon Sea salt
MANCHEGO TRUFFLE FRIES
Seasoned chips, tossed with truffle oil and topped with grated Manchego cheese.
ALBÓNDIGAS
Beef and pork mince meatballs with a rich sherry tomato sauce
CHORIZO A LA SIDRA
Spicy artisan chorizo with mixed sweet peppers cooked in cider
RULO DE CABRA
Creamy grilled goat cheese topped with homemade orange marmalade, fresh rocket, walnuts and drizzled with balsamic vinegar
JAMÓN IBÉRICO
A smaller platter of hand carved Jamón Ibérico
Huevos Rotos (GF)
Deep fried skinny fries with free range egg and choice of: Spicy artisan chorizo or Reserva Jamón
Pan con Tomate (V)
Toasted sourdough bread served with garlic, oil & fresh tomato. Add Reserva Jamón +2.00
Patatas Bravas (V) (GF)
Crispy triple cooked potatoes with a spicy homemade brava sauce and alioli
Fabada (GF*)
White bean soup with Jamón, chorizo, pork belly and sourdough bread.
Croquetas (V)
Choice of Jamón or Mushroom served with PIGGS homemade sauce
Filete con Salsa PX (GF)
100g Rump steak served with a sweet Pedro Ximenez sauce
Tortilla Española (V) (GF)
Spanish omelette, soft and runny in the centre, made with golden free-range eggs, confit onions
Pincho Moruno (GF)
Marinated chicken skewer inspired by the Moorish flavours of southern Spain served on a bed of mixed leaves.
Pulpo (GF)
Charred octopus served with boiled baby potatoes and traditional mojo picón, finished with Maldon Sea salt and smoked paprika
Pimientos de Padrón (V) (GF)
Fried green peppers from Padrón in Galicia, sprinkled with Maldon Sea salt
Manchego Truffle Fries (V) (GF)
Seasoned chips, tossed with truffle oil and topped with grated Manchego cheese.
Chorizo a la Sidra (GF)
Spicy artisan chorizo with mixed sweet peppers cooked in cider
Rulo de Cabra (V) (GF)
Creamy grilled goat cheese topped with homemade orange marmalade, fresh rocket, walnuts and drizzled with balsamic vinegar
Jamón Ibérico (GF)
A smaller platter of hand carved Jamón Ibérico
Beers
ESTRELLA GALICIA PINT
ESTRELLA GALICIA CAÑA 2/3
ALHAMBRA RESERVA
ESTRELLA GALICIA
Spirits
25ml unless stated
ABSOLUT VODKA
EDINBURGH GIN
PUERTO DE INDIAS STRAWBERRY GIN
SAILOR JERRY RUM
Whisky
BALVENIE 12
OBAN 14
GLENKINCHIE 12
PIGS NOSE WHISKY
Softs
COCA COLA
DIET COKE OR COKE ZERO
FANTA
7 UP
Brandy
VETERANO
Powerful brandy with beautiful harmony and aromas of vanilla, toffee, caramel and ripe plums.
MAGNO
Superb quality brandy with lots of rich, plummy notes and touches of hazelnut, citrus, vanilla and honey.
TORRES 10
A dark topaz colour with hues of gold. Intense aroma with warm hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Complete and persistent finish with aromatic notes of oak.
CARLOS 1 GRAN RESERVA
Outstanding brandy with scents of roasted almonds and butterscotch. Vanilla and nutmeg on the palate. Assertive, rich aftertaste.
Tea & Coffee
POT OF TEA
Choose From: Scottish Breakfast Tea, Camomile, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Rooibos
CAFÉ SOLO
CAFÉ DOBLE
AMERICANO
Sherry & Dessert
70ml
GOYESCO AMONTILLADO
BARBIANA MANZANILLA
SAN EMILIO PEDRO XIMENEZ SOLERA RESERVA EMILIO LUSTAU
Cocktails
SANGRIA
A Spanish classic!
SANGRIA BLANCA
White Sangria
SPANISH SPRITZ
Rose Cava, Ponche Santa Maria, lemonade
Wedgwood The Restaurant
Wedgwood is a clear choice for a composed special occasion. Paul and Lisa Wedgwood describe the aim as fine dining without pretension, and the small Canongate room supports that balance: polished enough for a celebration, yet relaxed enough to keep attention on the food. Scottish produce and foraged herbs shape both à la carte and tasting menus, which change by season and can adjust daily. Lunch offers the gentlest introduction, while the evening tasting menu gives the kitchen space to connect several parts of Scotland.
The summer menu shows that range in dishes such as Isle of Skye scallops with sweetcorn, sea aster and bottarga; roe deer with venison haggis, neeps and sweet potato; and torched halibut with mussels and kelp crumble. A vegetarian route is planned as a full experience, not a shortened substitute, with potato pave, chanterelles and charred cauliflower appearing in distinct courses. Everyone at a table must choose the same à la carte or tasting format, so agree beforehand and mention allergies when booking.
Address: 267 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8BQ
Wedgwood The Restaurant Menu
Starters
Potato Pave
kelp custard, black olive, sunblush tomato, herb crisp
Isle of Skye Scallops
sweetcorn, sea aster, bottarga, channel wrack
Confit pork belly
chorizo, squash & broad bean risotto
Heritage tomatoes
pinenuts, smoked tomato gel, nettle cheese, ground elder, basil, quinoa
Smoked Salmon
potato, spring onion, buttermilk, chive
Pigeon ham
haggis crumble, neep ketchup, tattie crisps
Mains
Roast Jersey royal
salt baked celeriac, chanterelle mushroom, red onion, peas, beetroot
Chicken Breast
champ mash, roast carrot, grain mustard, parsley and bone marrow crumb
Avon Valley Roe Deer Loin
confit neep, venison haggis, sweet tattie mash, savoy, jus, kale
Torched Halibut
tomato jus, rosti chips, mussels, broccolini, kelp crumble
Charred Cauliflower
Herb roast potato, almond and red pepper romesco, spring onion
Sea Trout
peas, purple potato, onions, gem lettuce
Desserts
Very sticky toffee pudding
whisky butterscotch, vanilla ice cream, honeycomb
Frozen Strawberries & cream
forced rhubarb, woodruff
Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake
wild rose & raspberry sorbet, chocolate sauce
Rum & Rosemary Hazelnut Financier
Nutella ice cream, praline, meringue
Salted Caramel Cremoso
honey Madeline, blackcurrant sorbet
Coffee and petit fours
Cheese
Paul’s selection of the very best of Scottish cheese
With chutney & oatcakes
Wee Tour of Scotland Tasting Menu
Wee tour of Scotland £85.00 per person. Vegetarian menu £75.00 per person. Wine match £60.00 per person. Add bubbles and canapés £16.00. Add cheese supplement £7.50pp. A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to all tasting menu tables.
Bubbles and canapés
Heritage tomatoes, pinenuts, smoked tomato gel, nettle cheese, ground elder, basil, quinoa
Smoked Salmon, potato, spring onion, buttermilk, chive
Confit Pork Belly, chorizo, squash & broad bean risotto
Isle of Skye Scallops, sweetcorn, sea aster, bottarga, channel wrack
Avon Valley Roe Deer Loin, confit neep, venison haggis, sweet tattie mash, savoy, jus, kale
Pre dessert
Chocolate 'Haggis', sweet potato caramel, raspberry, sticky toffee ice cream
Paul’s selection of the very best of Scottish cheese
Coffee & shortbread
Wee Vegetarian Tour of Scotland Tasting Menu
Wee Vegetarian tour of Scotland 2026 £75.00 per person. Add bubbles and canapés £16.00. Add cheese supplement £7.50pp. A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to all tasting menu tables.
Bubbles and canapés
Heritage tomatoes, pinenuts, smoked tomato gel, nettle cheese, ground elder, basil, quinoa
Potato Pave, kelp custard, black olive, sunblush tomato, herb crisp
Squash & broad bean risotto, broccolini
Roast Jersey royal, salt baked celeriac, chanterelle mushroom, red onion, peas, beetroot
Charred Cauliflower, Herb roast potato, almond and red pepper romesco, spring onion
Pre dessert
Chocolate 'Haggis', sweet potato caramel, raspberry, sticky toffee ice cream
Paul’s selection of the very best of Scottish cheese
Coffee and shortbread
Lunch Starters
1 course £17.50 | 2 courses for £27.50 | 3 courses for £32.50
Spiced neep velouté [v]
toasted oats
Smoked sea trout
caper, red onion, channel wrack, fennel, cucumber
Beetroot arancini [v]
crème fraiche, wild garlic, golden beetroot
Haggis bon bons
neep puree, pickled carrot, wild garlic stems
Fried chicken fillet
tomato chutney, whiskey celeriac, hazelnut
Lunch Mains
1 course £17.50 | 2 courses for £27.50 | 3 courses for £32.50
Venison ragu
potato, greens, confit onion
Truffle jerusalem artichoke risotto [v]
crispy artichoke, peas, silverskin onions
Confit chicken leg
sweet potato mash, parsnip, tenderstem broccoli, jus
Spiced monkfish
korma chick peas, pickled cauliflower, spring onion, savoy
Potato gnocchi [v]
onion puree, wild mushrooms, wild leek, kale
Lunch Desserts
1 course £17.50 | 2 courses for £27.50 | 3 courses for £32.50
Lemon polenta cake
thyme, mango sorbet
Caramelised brioche
strawberries, rosehip & raspberry sorbet
Citrus posset
raspberry, meringue
Paul’s selection of Scottish cheese, oatcakes, chutney
Price: £7.50 supplement
Coffee & Petit Fours
Price: £7.00
Children’s Starters
Garlic Bread
Price: £5.00
White onion soup
Price: £5.00
Cheesy wedges with tomato sauce
Price: £5.00
Children’s Mains
£10.00 with Mashed potato or Chips or Tomato Soup AND Peas or Broccoli or Carrot sticks
Cod bites
Price: £10.00
Chicken bites
Price: £10.00
Haggis bites
Price: £10.00
Cheese Toastie
Price: £10.00
Mac & Cheese
Price: £10.00
Children’s Desserts
Sticky toffee sundae
Price: £5.00
Vanilla ice cream
Price: £5.00
Dessert Cocktails
all £14.95
Espresso Martini
Vodka, coffee liquor, espresso
Scottish Negroni
Fidra gin, Campari, vermouth, orange
Single Malt Old Fashioned
Jura whisky, bitters, orange
Whisky Ginger
Glenkinchie whisky, ginger ale, lemon
Limoncello Spritz
Edinburgh Gin, Limoncello, sparkling wine
Hula Juice Bar and Eatery
Hula is the bright counterpoint to the Old Town’s heavier pub and comfort-food menus. The Grassmarket branch specialises in colourful breakfast and lunch dishes, smoothies and good coffee, with a cheerful room that works for solo diners as well as small groups. It is particularly useful before a day of walking, when a fresh bowl or substantial toast feels more appealing than a fry-up. The West Bow address puts it close to Victoria Street and the Grassmarket, making it an easy pause between Old Town sights.
Açai bowls, porridge and avocado toast lead naturally into salads and brunch plates with eggs or smoked salmon. Recent diners praise the fresh ingredients and generous presentation, although service can slow when the room is full and a few reports question whether every dish matches its menu wording precisely. Choose it for balance, colour and dietary flexibility, then check the current board for the exact combination. It opens early and attracts queues, so breakfast before the central rush is often the most comfortable way to visit.
Address: 103–105 West Bow, Edinburgh EH1 2JP
Hula Juice Bar and Eatery Menu
Porridges
Porridge made with almond milk
Apple Crumble
caramelised apple, blueberry, granola & maple syrup (VE)(nuts)
Blueberry & Honey Porridge
with blueberries & honey (V)
Granola
Homemade granola with low-fat yoghurt
Granola
with yoghurt, banana, blueberries & honey (V)(nuts)
Summer Berry Granola
granola, yoghurt, cranberries, blueberries, pumpkin seeds topped with maple syrup (V)(nuts)
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs on toast with hollandaise. We use free range eggs in all our dishes. ADD A SIDE OF HASH BROWNS FOR £3
'Naked' Eggs on Toast
(V)
Bacon
Garlic Mushroom
(V)
Smoked salmon
Haggis
Smoothie Bowl
Acai Bowl
Smoothie with strawberry, banana, blueberry, açai berry & coconut milk. Topped with homemade granola, banana, cacao nibs, blueberry & coconut flakes. (VE)(NUTS). Recommended add-ons: Peanut butter +1.5, Nutella +1
Sourdough Toast
also available with gluten free sandwich-bread
Beetroot Tzatziki
on sourdough with poached egg, hazelnut, fennel dukkah, pomegranate molasses and feta. (V)(NUTS)
Hula Avocado Toast
Avocado on sourdough with homemade tomato paste (VE)
Bacon Sandwich
on sourdough bread with a choice of ketchup or brown sauce (add a side of hash browns +£3)
Wraps
also available with gluten free sandwich-bread. Price: 13.70
Halloumi Wrap
grilled halloumi, roast peppers, romesco, spinach and hot honey (V)
Sriracha Chicken Wrap
with sriracha chicken, corn & spring onion salsa, avocado, and vegan mayo
Falafel Wrap
with falafel, hummus, tomato salsa, asian cucumber, pickled cabbage & red onion, mixed leaves and tahini sauce (VE)
Hula Bowls
Poke Bowl
Choice of Smoked Salmon or Chicken or Scrambled Tofu (VE). Served with rice, pickled onion, asian cucumber, spinach with ginger and spring onion dressing and vegan mayo
Falafel Bowl
Falafel, mixed leaves, couscous, hummus, pickled red onion and asian cucumber, cherry tomatoes and tahini sauce (VE)
Chorizo Hash
Hula's take on a classic with grilled chorizo, corn & spring onion salsa, hash browns, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce
Haggis & Tatties
This iconic Scottish dish is served with hash browns, grilled Scottish haggis, poached eggs and gravy
Soups
look at our specials board. all soups are vegan
Today's soup with bread & butter
(V) available with vegan butter (VE)(NUTS)
Pancakes
Freshly baked in-house. Price: 13.70
Banana & Nutella
With toasted hazelnuts, dried raspberries and chocolate sauce (NUTS)(V)
Apple Crisp
With caramelised apple, chai caramel, blueberries, granola & cinnamon mascarpone (NUTS)(V)
Bacon Pancake
with chilli maple syrup
Add Ons & Sides
Price: 3.00 each. Smoked salmon +£4
Poached eggs (x2)
Bread & Butter
Avocado
Grilled chorizo
Halloumi
Scrambled tofu
Garlic Mushrooms
Feta
Bacon
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
Coffee
Proud to serve Machina Espresso. Double shot as standard
Espresso
Cortado
Long Black
Americano
Iced Drinks
Iced Americano
Iced Latte
Iced Mocha
Biscoff Frappé
Matcha
Matcha Latte
Iced Matcha Latte
Iced Vanilla Matcha
Iced Strawberry Matcha
Tea
Scottish Breakfast Tea
Royal Earl Grey
Green Tea
Chai Tea
Syrups & Extras
Extra shot
Vanilla
Caramel
Blueberry
Green Juices
Our healthiest and most nutritious options! Price: 5.95
Ginger Jack
Ginger, carrot, apple, orange
Tahiti Kicks
Spinach, mango, apple, lemon
Oscar
Ginger, parsley, apple, lemon, lime
Pink Lady
Apple, ginger, lemon, lime
Fruit Smoothies
Freshly squeezed juice, veg & fruits. Price: 5.50. Add frozen yoghurt 0.95
Blue Hawaiian
Strawberry, blueberry, banana, apple
Betty Ford
Strawberry, peach, banana, apple
Whirling Dervish
Strawberry, blueberry, mango, orange
Healthy Shots & Boosters
To be added to a juice / smoothie 0.95. As a shot 3.00
Multivitamin & Antioxidant
Protein
Immune Booster
Vittoria On The Bridge
Vittoria On The Bridge is valuable when a group needs broad Italian choice, a central meeting point and a lively dining room. The Crolla family restaurant serves throughout the day near the National Library, making it convenient for a pre-theatre meal, a family lunch or dinner after exploring the Old Town. The menu covers antipasti, pizza, pasta, fish and meat, so it can absorb competing appetites more easily than the smaller specialist restaurants. The mood is animated, especially on weekends, and booking prevents an unnecessary wait.
Burrata with tomatoes is a clean way to begin before seafood linguine, risotto, sea bass or one of the pizzas. Recent reports praise fresh prawns, pasta and attentive handling of dietary requests, but they also record occasional inconsistency in carbonara and gluten-free pasta. Choose dishes closest to the kitchen’s core Italian strengths, and speak up promptly if the cooking is off. It remains a dependable social choice rather than a quiet dining room, with the widest appeal coming from flexibility and hospitality.
Address: 19 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN
Vittoria On The Bridge Menu
Stuzzichini
Delicious bite sized plates to enjoy with your aperitivo!
gnocchi fritti
Fluffy potato dumplings fried & coated in a salty parmesan coating, smoked cheddar, truffle oil & fresh chilly.
involtino di haggis
Crispy homemade spring rolls of the finest haggis drizzled with sweet chilli sauce.
salame ventricina
Spicy salami from Abruzzo cooked until crispy, sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
olives
An exotic marinated mix of stone in olives from Nocellara & Cerignola.
crocchette di maccheroni
Macaroni n cheese encrusted in breadcrumb served on green pesto drizzle & spicy tomato salsa.
zucchine fritte
Lightly floured courgette sticks fried until golden, served with garlic aioli dip.
Pane
Ideal for sharing Italian style!
homemade bread
Freshly made, a mix of sourdough breads & focaccia warmed & served with EVO & balsamic vinegar.
focaccia
Handmade pizza style flat bread baked with rosemary, oregano, garlic & EVO.
garlic bread
Sourdough bread oven baked until golden.
bruschetta al pomodoro
Toasted sourdough bread infused with garlic & topped with cherry tomatoes, torn basil & drizzled with EVO.
deluxe bruschetta
Sourdough bread oven baked until golden. Topped with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, & balsamic glaze.
bruschetta funghi e gorgonzola
Toasted sourdough bread topped with porcini mushrooms on top of a creamy, warmed gorgonzola spread.
Contorni
Your favourite sides!
skinny fries
The perfect chip ideal for dipping.
sauteed potatoes
Potato wedges seasoned with rosemary and crispy onions.
truffle mashed potato
Creamy, buttery potatoes infused with truffle oil.
insalata di rucola
Rocket leaves & parmesan shavings.
baby gem salad
Little gem lettuce, served with honey, whole grain mustard dressing.
spinaci picante
Spinach leaves sautéed in mascarpone cheese & cooked with fresh chillies.
macaroni cheese
As it is, delicious!
broccoletti
Lightly sautéed tenderstem broccoli in a garlic butter sauce.
piselli e pancetta
Peas, pancetta bacon & reduced cream.
funghi misti
Lightly sautéed porcini wild mushrooms & onions in a white wine butter sauce.
Antipasti
Start with the classics!
mozzarella di bufala
Local buffalo mozzarella cheese from Fife coupled with Parma ham and EVO.
our famous meatballs
A Vittoria's favorite served in a secret sweet tomato sauce topped with a parmesan crisp & a side of garlic bread.
calamari fritti
Crisp ringlets & tentacles of squid dusted in seasoned flour, lightly fried. Served with fresh lemon & a garlic mayo dip.
burrata caprese
Burrata - creamy mozzarella, lush cherry tomatoes & fresh basil drizzled with EVO.
minestrone
Classic & hearty Italian soup filled with a selection of vegetables & pasta with focaccia bread.
caponata siciliana
An original Sicilian recipe of aubergines, peppers, onions, capers, olives in a reduced sweet tomato sauce served with garlic bread.
cozze panna e n’duja
Fresh Shetland mussels simmered in a creamy & spicy sausage sauce with garlic bread.
tagliere di salumi
A fine & plentiful selection of Italian charcuterie for two to share!
pate di fegato
Deliciously silky chicken liver pate served with toasted sourdough bread & tomato chutney.
arancini al ragu
Crispy rice balls stuffed with mozzarella & bolognese sauce, served with a spicy tomato salsa.
Secondi
The main course!
pollo milanese
Pan fried butterflied chicken in panko breadcrumbs accompanied by a dressed rocket & parmesan salad.
pollo ai funghi
Chicken breast cooked in a rich cream, mushroom & white wine sauce. Served with sauteed tender stem broccoli & potatoes wedges.
insalata cesare
Crispy gem lettuce leaves, croutons, caramelized pancetta bacon, parmesan shavings, olives, anchovies & drizzled with Caesar dressing.
spezzatino di agnello
Lamb stew, slowly cooked with root vegetables for 12 hours & served with a truffle mash.
10oz rib eye
Cut from the rib section. Served with sauteed potatoes and tender stem broccoli.
burger italiano
6oz steak burger served in a toasted ciabatta bun, topped with streaky pancetta bacon, rocket leaves, mozzarella, caramelised red onions, tomato salsa & served with skin on fries.
brasato di manzo
24-hour braised feather-blade beef, sautéed pancetta bacon with porcini & wild mushrooms in a red wine gravy served with dauphinoise potatoes.
salmone alla genovese
Scottish salmon supreme grilled with a pecorino & pesto crust, sun-dried tomato, served with a truffle mash, french beans & a creamy pesto sauce on the side.
frittura di pesce
King prawn, squid, cod & salmon all lightly floured & fried with courgettes on the side. Served with two dips, tomato salsa & garlic aioli.
orata
Pan fried crispy & tender fillets of sea-bream, served with Caponata, an original Sicilian recipe, of aubergines, peppers, onions, capers, olives in a reduced sweet tomato sauce, topped with pine nuts.
melanzane alla parmigiana vegana
Layered slices of fried aubergine, tomato sugo, & vegan parmesan. Oven baked to perfection with vegan mozzarella.
burrata panzanella
A rich salad of cherry vine tomatoes & fresh burrata cheese with soaked sherry vinegar, focaccia croutons, red onions, peppers, fried capers & stone in olives.
Paste E Risotti
Freshly prepared to order!
tagliatelle vittoria
Ribbons of egg pasta, tomato, beef ragu, cream, mushroom, onion & spicy sausage. Our best-selling dish – bellissimo!
linguine pescatora
Thick long pasta enrobed in tomato sauce and touch of chilli. King prawns, mussels, octopus and baby squid.
penne milanese
Pasta quills, a rich tomato meat sauce of guanciale, pancetta bacon, spicy sausage.
raviolini gorgonzola e pera
Parcels of pasta filled with soft cheese & pear in a creamy gorgonzola sauce topped with pear & walnuts.
spaghetti polpette
Our famous meatballs in our secret sweet tomato sauce, layered on top of our delicious spaghetti pomodoro.
malfaldine bolognese
Everyone's favourite & a classic, done the right way! Ribbon long pasta coated with a rich beef ragu.
rigatoni pollo e pesto
Large pasta tubes in a green pesto sauce with chicken & cherry tomatoes topped with pine nuts.
paccheri al salmone e broccoli
Large flat pasta tubes combined with smoked salmon & tender stem broccoli finished in a creamy dill sauce.
lasagna di mamma
Layers of pasta, tomato, bechamel sauce, beef ragu & mozzarella. Just like Mamma's.
spaghetti carbonara
Spaghetti with sauteed guanciale bacon finished with egg yolk, parmesan & Pecorino. The original!
malfaldine alla siciliana
Ribbon of long pasta in a traditional caponata sauce of aubergines, onions, capers, peppers & olives in a sweet tomato sauce.
paccheri ai gamberoni
Large flat tubes of pasta with sautéed king prawns, sun kissed tomatoes and n'duja pork sausage in a light tomato sauce with a hint of chilly.
penne al pomodoro
Pasta quills in a fresh cherry tomato sauce infused with ripped basil.
gnocchi alla sorrentina
Fluffy potato dumplings oven baked in a tomato sauce topped with fresh melted mozzarella.
rigatoni alla boscaiola
Large pasta tubes in a rich porcini mushroom, Italian pork sausage & pea sauce, finished with pecorino pepato.
risotto ai funghi porcini
Arborio rice, slow cooked with porcini mushrooms & fresh parmesan.
Pizza
Sourdough and stone baked “alla romana”!
margherita
Tomato base pizza with Fior di latte, buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil.
calzone
Folded pizza based filled with tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, salami ventricina.
pollo piccante
Tomato & mozzarella, spicy Calabrese Nduja sausage, fresh chicken breast, spinach & sun-dried tomatoes.
la braceria
Pulled beef, chicken breast & sliced pancetta bacon, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, sweetcorn, red chillies & a smokey BBQ sauce base.
diavolina
Tomato & mozzarella, spicy salami ventricina, mushrooms & red chillies.
burratina
Tomato & mozzarella finished with creamy burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil & sweet balsamic glaze.
tricolore
Tomato & mozzarella , roasted chicken breast, rosemary infused potatoes, pancetta bacon, basil pesto.
vesuvio
Tomato & mozzarella, spicy salami ventricina, chicken, roasted peppers, sweet & fresh chilli sauce.
campania
White base of mozzarella, Scottish smoked salmon, burrata cheese, capers, caramelised red onion & rocket.
calabria
Tomato & mozzarella, spicy Calabrese Nduja sausage, straciatella cheese, caramelized red onion, black olives & topped with rocket.
romana
White base of mozzarella, a creamy sauce made of egg yolks, pecorino pepato & parmesan topped with guanciale bacon & pancetta.
emilia romagna
Tomato & mozzarella, Parma ham, cherry tomatoes, rocket, parmesan & balsamic glaze.
piemonte
White base of mozzarella, fresh Italian sausage, wild porcini mushrooms, hazelnuts & drizzled with truffle oil & rocket leaves.
sicilia
White base of mozzarella, mortadella ham, burrata cheese, green pesto & pistachio’s.
sardegna
Tomato & mozzarella, tuna, black olives, caramelised onions & sweetcorn.
lombardia
White base of Gorgonzola cheese, spinach, prosciutto cotto ham, fresh pear & walnuts.
Desserts
tiramisu
Traditional homemade classic with mascarpone cheese, savoiardi biscuits soaked in espresso coffee and amaretto liquor. Finished with a dusting of Cocoa
sticky toffee pudding
Handmade and served with toffee sauce and vanilla gelato.
profiterole al cioccolato bianco
Cream puffs of pastry filled with milk chocolate-flavoured cream and covered with white chocolate mouse.
crostata al cioccolato ed arancia
A sweet vegan and gluten free pastry case, filled with orange marmalade and chocolate ganache, topped with a chocolate mirror glaze.
cannolo siciliano al pistacchio
Sweetened ricotta and pistachio cream hand filled in a pastry tube topped with a pistachio crumb and dark chocolate sauce and freshly whipped cream.
cheesecake del giorno
Ask for today’s luxury filling.
Sundaes
ALL FRESHLY MADE TO ORDER
vittoria super sundae
Pistachio and double chocolate gelato, pistachio crema sauce, roasted kadayif, topped with fresh whipped cream, Nutella chocolate and a wafer.
coppa amarena
Double Madagascan vanilla gelato rippled Amarena sauce and topped with Amarena cherries, fresh whipped cream and a wafer.
affogato ‘vittoria’
Vanilla gelato coated in crushed meringue served with a double expresso poured over the top.
bomba caramello
Madagascan vanilla and double salted caramel gelato, caramel sauce, honeycomb pieces whipped cream and a wafer.
crunchy lemon meringue
Madagascan vanilla gelato and double lemon sorbet, limoncello sauce, mini meringue, topped with fresh whipped cream and a wafer.
coppa tutta frutta
Light and fresh! Our selection of peach, lemon, strawberry sorbet topped with a mixed berry compote.
Gelato
2 SCOOPS : £5.95, 3 SCOOPS : £7.95
madagascan vanilla
chocolate
strawberry sorbet
mint choc chip
salted caramel
rum & raisin
coffee
lemon sorbet
peach sorbet
sicillian pistachio
hazelnut
gelato of the day
Lunch Club
2 courses £19.95, 3 courses £24.95. Available 7 Days • 12 to 5pm. Please note: we add an optional 10% service charge to your bill.
Crocchette di maccheroni
Macaroni n cheese encrusted in breadcrumb served on green pesto drizzle & spicy tomato salsa.
Burrata caprese
Burrata - creamy mozzarella, lush cherry tomatoes & fresh basil drizzled with EVO.
Bruschetta al pomodoro
Toasted sourdough bread infused with garlic & topped with cherry tomatoes, torn basil & drizzled with EVO.
Caponata siciliana
An original Sicilian recipe of aubergines, peppers, onions, capers, olives in a reduced sweet tomato sauce served with garlic bread.
Calamari fritti
Crisp ringlets & tentacles of squid dusted in seasoned flour, lightly fried. Served with fresh lemon & a garlic mayo dip.
Pate di fegato
Deliciously silky chicken liver pate served with toasted sourdough bread & tomato chutney.
Gnocchi fritti
Fluffy potato dumplings fried & coated in a salty parmesan coating, smoked cheddar, truffle oil & fresh chilly.
Involtino di haggis
Crispy homemade spring rolls of the finest haggis drizzled with sweet chilli sauce.
Salame ventricina
Spicy salami from Abruzzo cooked until crispy, sprinkled with parmesan.
Olives
An exotic marinated mix of stone in olives from Nocellara & Cerignola.
Skinny fries
The perfect chip ideal for dipping.
Zucchine fritte
Lightly floured courgette sticks fried until golden, served with garlic aioli dip.
Gnocchi alla sorrentina
Fluffy potato dumplings oven baked in a tomato sauce topped with fresh melted mozzarella.
Penne milanese
Pasta quills, a rich tomato meat sauce of guanciale, pancetta bacon, spicy sausage.
Malfaldine bolognese
Everyone's favourite & a classic, done the right way! Ribbon long pasta coated with a rich minced meat ragu.
Spaghetti carbonara
Spaghetti with sauteed guanciale bacon finished with egg yolk, parmesan & Pecorino. The original!
Risotto ai funghi porcini
Arborio rice, slow cooked with porcini mushrooms & fresh parmesan.
Pizza due gusti
Two topping of your choice. Please as your waiter for selection.
Pollo milanese
Pan fried butterflied chicken in panko breadcrumbs accompanied by a dressed rocket & parmesan salad.
Orata
Pan fried crispy & tender fillets of sea-bream, served with Caponata, an original Sicilian recipe, of aubergines, peppers, onions, capers, olives in a reduced sweet tomato sauce, topped with pine nuts.
Burger italiano
6oz steak burger served in a toasted ciabatta bun, topped with streaky pancetta bacon, rocket leaves, mozzarella, caramelised red onions, tomato salsa & served with skin on fries.
Insalata cesare
Crispy gem lettuce leaves, croutons, caramelized pancetta bacon, parmesan shavings, olives, anchovies & drizzled with Caesar dressing.
Burrata panzanella
A rich salad of cherry vine tomatoes & fresh burrata cheese with soaked sherry vinegar, focaccia croutons, red onions, peppers, fried capers & stone in olives.
Melanzane alla parmigiana vegana
Layered slices of fried aubergine, tomato sugo, & vegan parmesan. Oven baked to perfection with vegan mozzarella.
Gelato
Two scoops of your choice. Please as your waiter for selection.
Affogato 'vittoria'
Vanilla ice cream coated in crushed meringue served with a double expresso poured over the top.
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian dessert made with mascarpone cheese, savoiardi biscuits soaked in espresso coffee and amaretto liquor. Finished with a dusting of Cocoa.
Homemade cheesecake of the day
Ask for today’s luxury filling.
Cannolo siciliano al pistachio
Sweetened ricotta hand filled in a pastry tube topped with a pistachio crumb & freshly whipped cream.
Torta cioccolato ed arancia
Vegan and gluten free tart with orange flavored chocolate ganache
Coffee Selection
THE ITALIAN INSPIRED BLEND CREATED USING THE FINEST BEANS PRECISION ROASTED FOR A SWEET, RICH & ROUNDED COFFEE IN THE CLASSIC MILANO STYLE. OVER THE YEARS, TRADITIONAL & SPECIALISED ROASTING & BLENDING TECHNIQUES HAVE BEEN PERFECTED SO THAT TODAY YOU CAN ENJOY A SUPERIOR COFFEE WITH A REAL ITALIAN FLAVOUR.
regular white
regular black
espresso
Full bodied, intense and aromatic flavour
double espresso
cappuccino
A mix of espresso & steamed milk topped with foamed milk and sprinkled chocolate
Tea Selection
ALL £3.95
regular breakfast
scottish brew
Specially selected gold leaf Assam teas, specifically blended for Scottish water for a full bodied rich and creamy malty flavour.
china green tea
A blend of classic Chinese green tea infused with jasmine blossoms for an intense flowery taste and scent, with many health benefits.
mojito mint
Combines blends of peppermint leaves, lemongrass, lime blossom, safflower, marigold, and cornflower blossoms for a calming freshness and subtle sweetness.
camomile flowers
A blend of Egyptian camomile flowers rubbed with dried Spanish lavender, producing an infusion with fragrance and a range of naturally healthy benefits.
Coffee Liqueurs
A LIQUEUR COFFEE IS A COFFEE DRINK WITH A SHOT OF LIQUEUR, SERVED IN A SPECIAL LIQUEUR COFFEE GLASS, OFTEN WITH CREAM & SUGAR.
gaelic coffee
Famous Grouse
italian coffee
Amaretto Lazzaroni
irish coffee
Jameson
caribbean coffee
Morgans Spiced Rum
irish cream coffee
Baileys
Liqueurs
vecchia romagna brandy
Smooth and full-bodied with aromas of dried apricot and vanilla and flavours of cinnamon, spice and a hint of honey. (38% ABV)
campari
An infusion of bitter herbs, fruit & aromatic plants with water & alcohol. (25% ABV)
frangelico
A premium traditional hazelnut liqueur. (24% ABV)
sambuca
The original authentic, this sweet & aromatic, anise-based liqueur is the most famous & most popular after-dinner digestif in Italy. (40% ABV)
sambuca with liquorice
The original black Sambuca, elderberry & star anise. (40% ABV)
Cocktails
bellini
An Italian idol, a blend of delicate white peach, raspberry puree, peach liqueur topped with prosecco.
whiskey sour
A classic blend of Monkey shoulder whisky, lemon & sugar for a smooth, balanced sour
cosmopolitan
A super stylish blend of cranberries, lime, Eristoff vodka & Triple Sec.
piña colada
Bacardi Coconut rum, coconut cream, & pineapple juice, served over ice.
mojito
Served straight up! A refreshing blend of Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, fresh mint, lime & sugar syrup.
Aperitivo
All £4.95
House wine
125ml glass
Prosecco
125ml glass
Gin & tonic
Aperol spritz
Strawberry spritz
non alc
David Bann
David Bann remains one of the Old Town’s most substantial answers to vegetarian dining. The all-day restaurant treats meat-free food as a complete international menu, moving between Scottish ingredients, Asian flavours and European technique without forcing everything into one house style. Its calm St Mary’s Street room suits mixed groups, dates and occasions when vegetarian or vegan diners should have real choice. A set lunch provides the most accessible route, while the à la carte menu is better for exploring the kitchen’s more elaborate combinations.
Spicy aubergine koftas with cashew and aduki bean, mushroom risotto, double-baked smoked-cheese pudding and the restaurant’s applewood-smoked tofu show the menu’s range. Desserts are unusually considered, including a vegan sharing assortment and house ice creams or sorbets. Current feedback is divided: many diners praise layered flavours and inventive combinations, while others report bland or reheated dishes. That inconsistency is worth acknowledging. Order the more distinctive signatures, allow time for the meal and raise any temperature issue promptly instead of letting it define the evening.
Address: 56–58 St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SX
David Bann Menu
Starters
Soup
Homemade bread, herb extra virgin olive oil. Ask your waiter for today's soup. [V] [NGCI]
Shortcrust Tart
Delaforce white port caramalised onion. Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, milk curd, mixed leaves, pickled radish.
Haggis Fritters
Our own haggis recipe, banana chutney, sour cream with chives. NGCI [V]
Summer Salad
House salad mix, fine green beans, broccoli, pickled onion, tamari roasted pumpkin seeds, elderflower vinaigrette, raspberry compote, Strathdon blue cheese. Signature smoked tofu as vegan option. [V] NGCI
Lemon Braised Fennel
Smoked tomato, chickpeas, crispy polenta, fennel cashew cream. V NGCI
David's Signature Smoked Tofu
Applewood coriander smoke, Korean pickled cucumber, carrot, sesame, miso, maple. V NGCI
Hummus
Homemade bread, tomato onion chutney, black sesame, smoked paprika, extra virgin olive oil. V [NGCI]
La Bella di Cerignola Olives
Herb marinade, lemon, herb extra virgin olive oil. NGCI V
Double-Cooked Chunky Chips
Rosemary, thyme, Maldon sea salt, homemade bramley apple tomato sauce, sour cream with chives. [V] NGCI
Main Meals
Spicy Aubergine Koftas
Cashew, aduki bean, sweet potato, toasted almonds, curried courgette sauce, coriander panisse, beetroot raita, crisps. V NGCI
Haggis
Baby potatoes, braised neeps, whisky, onion gravy, tenderstem broccoli. V NGCI
Courgette, Butterbean and Lemon Risotto
Butterbean, cream of courgette and basil, Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, ricotta, roasted walnuts, lemon oil. [V] NGCI
Double-Baked Pudding
Pea, mint, and Isle of Kintyre smoked cheese, polenta basil chips, carrot velouté, grilled courgette. NGCI
Udon Noodles
Speciality organic wheat noodles, stir-fried vegetables, edamame beans, fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, spices, black sesame, tomato, Signature Smoked Tofu. V
Stout Stew with Tyrol Dumpling
Celeriac, carrot, shallot, aubergine, tomato, mushroom, potato and celeriac dauphinoise, smoked cheese Tyrol dumpling.
Summer Salad
House salad mix, fine green beans, broccoli, pickled onion, tamari roasted pumpkin seeds, elderflower vinaigrette, raspberry compote, Strathdon blue cheese. Signature smoked tofu as vegan option. [V] NGCI
Cheese Plate
Strathdon Blue, Isle of Kintyre Applesmoke, Clava Brie, tomato chutney, apple, oatcakes. All of our cheeses are produced in Scotland. NGCI
Sides
Homemade Bread
Extra virgin olive oil. V
Seasonal Vegetables
Rosemary, thyme, Maldon sea salt. V NGCI
Double-Cooked Chunky Chips
Homemade bramley apple tomato sauce, chive sour cream. [V] NGCI
Lunch Offer
Choose a starter, main, and dessert from the starred dishes. 2 courses 25 / 3 courses 30. Available Sunday - Friday, 12 - 4pm.
Soup
Homemade bread, herb extra virgin olive oil. Ask your waiter for today's soup. [V] [NGCI]
Shortcrust Tart
Delaforce white port caramalised onion. Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, milk curd, mixed leaves, pickled radish.
Haggis Fritters
Our own haggis recipe, banana chutney, sour cream with chives. NGCI [V]
Summer Salad
House salad mix, fine green beans, broccoli, pickled onion, tamari roasted pumpkin seeds, elderflower vinaigrette, raspberry compote, Strathdon blue cheese. Signature smoked tofu as vegan option. [V] NGCI
Lemon Braised Fennel
Smoked tomato, chickpeas, crispy polenta, fennel cashew cream. V NGCI
David's Signature Smoked Tofu
Applewood coriander smoke, Korean pickled cucumber, carrot, sesame, miso, maple. V NGCI
Hummus
Homemade bread, tomato onion chutney, black sesame, smoked paprika, extra virgin olive oil. V [NGCI]
Spicy Aubergine Koftas
Cashew, aduki bean, sweet potato, toasted almonds, curried courgette sauce, coriander panisse, beetroot raita, crisps. V NGCI
Haggis
Baby potatoes, braised neeps, whisky, onion gravy, tenderstem broccoli. V NGCI
Courgette, Butterbean and Lemon Risotto
Butterbean, cream of courgette and basil, Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, ricotta, roasted walnuts, lemon oil. [V] NGCI
Double-Baked Pudding
Pea, mint, and Isle of Kintyre smoked cheese, polenta basil chips, carrot velouté, grilled courgette. NGCI
Udon Noodles
Speciality organic wheat noodles, stir-fried vegetables, edamame beans, fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, spices, black sesame, tomato, Signature Smoked Tofu. V
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate coulant, plum, and Delaforce port; beetroot, coconut and whisky ice cream. V
Shortcake Pastry Tart
Baked mascarpone, crème fraîche, peach, raspberry, and thyme; vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Pannacotta
Blackcurrant, juniper, and gin compote. NGCI
Mango Verrine
Raspberry gel, lemon and coconut madeleine, rum and coconut sorbet V [NGCI]
Homemade ice creams and sorbets
Select up to 3 scoops: Chocolate, Vanilla, Raspberry, Ginger and lime, Coconut and rum sorbet V, Beetroot, coconut and whisky V, Apple, cinnamon and Calvados V, Blackberry and rosemary sorbet V, Pineapple sorbet V. [NGCI]
Group Set Menu
2 courses £26.50, 3 courses £34.00. Dietary legend: NGCI - Non gluten containing ingredients; (NGCI) - Non gluten containing ingredients on request; V - Vegan; (V) - Vegan on request.
Soup
Homemade bread, herb extra virgin olive oil. Ask your waiter for today's soup. (V) (NGCI)
Haggis Fritters
Our own haggis recipe, banana chutney, sour cream with chives. (V)
Shortcrust Tart
Delaforce white port caramelised onion, and asparagus. Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, milk curd, mixed leaves, pickled radish.
Homemade hummus
With tomato chutney and homemade bread. V (NGCI)
Asparagus and Courgette Risotto
Butterbean, cream of courgette and basil, Dairy Company mature cheddar, ricotta, pinenuts, herb oil. (V) NGCI
Haggis
Baby potatoes, braised neeps, whisky, onion gravy, and tenderstem broccoli. V NGCI
Udon Noodles
Specialty organic wheat noodles, stir-fry vegetables, edamame beans, fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, spices, black sesame, tomato, signature smoked tofu. V
Double-Baked Pudding
Pea, mint, and Isle of Kintyre smoked cheese, polenta basil chips, carrot velouté, grilled courgette. NGCI
Shortcake Pastry Tart
Baked mascarpone, rhubarb, ginger, chocolate ice cream.
Vanilla Pannacotta
Scottish strawberries, basil, lime, meringue. NGCI
Apple Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, candied pecans, apple, cinnamon and Calvados ice cream. V
Mango Verrine
Pineapple and raspberry compote, lemon and coconut madeleine, rum and coconut sorbet V (NGCI)
Homemade ice cream
Select 3 scoops: Chocolate, Vanilla, Raspberry, Ginger and lime, Apple, cinnamon, calvados V, Pineapple sorbet V, Coconut and rum sorbet V, Beetroot, coconut and whisky ice cream V, Blackberry and rosemary sorbet V. (NGCI)
Lunch Set Menu
2 courses £24.50, 3 courses £31.00. Dietary legend: NGCI - Non gluten containing ingredients; (NGCI) - Non gluten containing ingredients on request; V - Vegan; (V) - Vegan on request.
Soup
Homemade bread, herb extra virgin olive oil. Ask your waiter for today's soup. (V) (NGCI)
Haggis Fritters
Our own haggis recipe, banana chutney, sour cream with chives. (V)
Shortcrust Tart
Delaforce white port caramelised onion, and asparagus. Millbrook Dairy Company mature cheddar, milk curd, mixed leaves, pickled radish.
Homemade hummus
With tomato chutney and homemade bread. V (NGCI)
Asparagus and Courgette Risotto
Butterbean, cream of courgette and basil, Dairy Company mature cheddar, ricotta, pinenuts, herb oil. (V) NGCI
Haggis
Baby potatoes, braised neeps, whisky, onion gravy, and tenderstem broccoli. V NGCI
Udon Noodles
Specialty organic wheat noodles, stir-fry vegetables, edamame beans, fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, spices, black sesame, tomato, signature smoked tofu. V
Double-Baked Pudding
Pea, mint, and Isle of Kintyre smoked cheese, polenta basil chips, carrot velouté, grilled courgette. NGCI
Shortcake Pastry Tart
Baked mascarpone, rhubarb, ginger, chocolate ice cream.
Vanilla Pannacotta
Scottish strawberries, basil, lime, meringue. NGCI
Apple Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, candied pecans, apple, cinnamon and Calvados ice cream. V
Mango Verrine
Pineapple and raspberry compote, lemon and coconut madeleine, rum and coconut sorbet V (NGCI)
Homemade ice cream
Select 3 scoops: Chocolate, Vanilla, Raspberry, Ginger and lime, Apple, cinnamon, calvados V, Pineapple sorbet V, Coconut and rum sorbet V, Beetroot, coconut and whisky ice cream V, Blackberry and rosemary sorbet V. (NGCI)
Hot Drinks
Our coffee is specially blended for us locally by Machina Coffee Roasters. Coffees available with full fat or semi-skimmed milk, organic soya or speciality barista oat milk. Decaffeinated coffee available.
Americano
Macchiato, Cappuccino, Latte
Mocha, Hot chocolate
Espresso
Scottish Coffee
Made with Scotch whisky. Topped with double cream [V]
Liqueur Coffee
Your choice of liqueur with coffee. Topped with double cream [V]
Hot Toddy
Scotch whisky, lemon, honey, spices.
Hot Port
Delaforce Port, lemon, spices.
Selection of loose leaf tea
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile Flower, Rooibos, Fresh Mint, Gunpowder Deluxe Green, Chai, Lemon & Ginger, Apple & Cranberry.
Dessert Wines
70ml glass / Bottle (375ml)
Luis Felipe Edwards Late Harvest, Viognier/ Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
Campbells, Rutherglen Muscat, Australia
Delectably fruity and luscious. [17.5%]
Desserts
Assiette of Desserts for 2 to share
Peach tart; vanilla pannacotta; Sambuca, white chocolate, and coffee chocolates; raspberry ice cream; pineapple sorbet.
Vegan Assiette for 2 to share
Chocolate cake; mango pannacotta; orange marmalade chocolates; beetroot, coconut and whisky ice cream; blackberry and rosemary sorbet. V
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate coulant, plum, and Delaforce port; beetroot, coconut and whisky ice cream. V
Shortcake Pastry Tart
Baked mascarpone, crème fraîche, peach, raspberry, and thyme; vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla Pannacotta
Blackcurrant, juniper, and gin compote. NGCI
Mango Verrine
Raspberry gel, lemon and coconut madeleine, rum and coconut sorbet V [NGCI]
Ginger Citrus Cradle
Ginger and lime ice cream, orange drizzle cake, chocolate ganache bowl, brandy snap.
Homemade ice creams and sorbets
Select up to 3 scoops: Chocolate, Vanilla, Raspberry, Ginger and lime, Coconut and rum sorbet V, Beetroot, coconut and whisky V, Apple, cinnamon and Calvados V, Blackberry and rosemary sorbet V, Pineapple sorbet V. [NGCI]
Whisky Selection
Kilkerran 12
A lovely dram which is slightly peaty with citrus notes. A smoky finish with hints of sweetness and butterscotch; best paired with our sticky toffee pudding.
Ardnamurchan AD
From a new distillery in the Western Highlands this whisky is 50% peated and 50% unpeated, with a smoky and peppery palate.
Kilchoman Machir Bay
An Islay single malt which is heavily peated and aged in both sherry and bourbon casks.
NC'Nean Organic
From a new and experimental distillery this organic single malt is on the sweeter side with a fruity palate of lemon curd, poached pears and juicy apricots.
Bunnahabhain 12
A famous unpeated Islay whisky, matured in sherry and bourbon casks, this dram is rich, spicy and smooth.
GlenAllachie 12
Crowned the world’s best single malt whisky in 2025, this Speyside whisky is a better alternative to the more well-known Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich also from the same region. This whisky is full-bodied with dark flavours of roasted coffee, stewed apples and cocoa powder.
Amber Restaurant At The Scotch Whisky Experience
Amber is the most convenient refined Scottish stop at the castle end of the Royal Mile. The restaurant sits inside the Scotch Whisky Experience but operates as a destination in its own right, pairing accessible regional cooking with a remarkable range of whisky. Stone walls and a warm dining room make it suitable for lunch after the castle, a tasting-led evening or visitors who want guidance rather than a daunting list. You do not need to turn the meal into a whisky lesson, though staff can make pairings useful.
The current spring menu moves through Scottish cheese, seafood, meat and vegetables, with smaller plates and full mains allowing different levels of commitment. A seafood platter or a fish dish best connects the kitchen to Scotland’s coast, while a cheese plate with Amber chutney makes an effective partner for a final dram. Vegan options are marked rather than improvised. The setting inevitably attracts tourists, but detailed recent reviews praise both food and welcome. Choose Amber for location, thoughtful pairing and a calmer pause near Castlehill.
Address: 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE
Amber Restaurant At The Scotch Whisky Experience Menu
Starters
Soup of the day with crusty bread
vegan
Braised leek, shallot and Isle of Mull cheddar tart
v
Ham hock terrine with celeriac and apple slaw
Smoked sea trout with whisky & lemon crème fraîche
Steamed Shetland mussels with an Islay whisky cream sauce
Main Courses
Chicken stuffed with haggis & wrapped in bacon with mash and a whisky sauce
Grilled Steelhead sea trout fillet with potato cake, samphire and fennel salad, and whisky cream sauce
Butternut squash, spinach and mushroom wellington with tomato ragout
v / vegan available
Beef casserole with mushrooms, root vegetables and herb & garlic roast potatoes
Lamb stovies – a traditional Scottish dish of slow braised lamb, onion and potatoes
Traditional haggis or vegetarian haggis with neeps and tatties and a whisky sauce
v available
Taste of Scotland
Our iconic three-course Scottish experience Tasting Menu (v / vegan available) | £55.00
Taste of Scotland
Three-course Scottish experience menu, including dessert, paired with a Scotch whisky. Available throughout the day and evening. Please ask your server for further details.
Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream
Dark chocolate and orange delice with clotted cream
Preserved Pittormie Farm raspberry cranachan slice with shortbread
Strawberry parfait with meringue and berry compote
Selection of Scottish cheese and oatcakes with chutney and grapes
Salads
Pear, caramelised fig & balsamic glaze salad
vegan
Hot smoked salmon, potato, fennel & crème fraiche salad
Roast pepper and goats cheese salad
v
Sandwiches
Chicken, bacon, spring onion and mayonnaise
Smoked trout with cucumber and cream cheese
Clava brie and chilli jam
v
Spiced grilled vegetables with sun-blushed tomatoes
v / vegan available
Tapas
Our Scottish tapas reflect the best of Scotland’s ingredients from our mountains, glens, lochs & seas.
Chef’s selection of five Scottish tapas
vegan available
Chef’s selection of five Scottish tapas with a glass of wine or whisky
Platters
Cheese
A selection of four Scottish cheeses served with Amber chutney (v)
Seafood
Scottish smoked trout, prawn cocktail, king prawn and Orcadian sweet-cured herring with lemon crème fraîche
Meat
Roast gammon and beef with Great Glen venison salami and chorizo served with chilli jam
Sharing Scottish Platter
A selection of meat, fish & cheese to share
Dinner Starters
Soup of the day with crusty bread
vegan
Braised leek, shallot and Isle of Mull cheddar tart
v
Ham hock terrine with celeriac and apple slaw
Smoked sea trout roulade with whisky & lemon crème fraîche
‘Cullen skink’ soup – traditional Scottish soup with smoked haddock, potato and leek – with Katy Roger’s lemon crème fraîche
Dinner Main Courses
Saddle of venison with honey roast carrots, dauphinoise potato and blackberry jus
Grilled Steelhead sea trout fillet with potato cake, samphire and fennel salad, and whisky cream sauce
Chicken stuffed with haggis & wrapped in bacon with mash and a whisky sauce
Sea bream fillet on a tomato and shellfish stew
Butternut squash, spinach and mushroom wellington with tomato ragout
v / vegan available
Braised beef and black pudding topped with puff pastry, roast potatoes and honey glazed carrots
Dinner Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream
Dark chocolate and orange delice with clotted cream
Preserved Pittormie Farm raspberry cranachan slice with shortbread
Strawberry parfait with meringue and berry compote
Selection of Scottish cheese and oatcakes with chutney and grapes
Pots
Traditional haggis or vegetarian haggis with neeps and tatties
v available
Lamb stovies – a traditional Scottish dish of slow braised lamb, onion and potatoes
Pot of Shetland mussels
Mushroom and spinach casserole
vegan
Sides
Roast garlic & herb potatoes
Honey glazed carrots
Chive mash potato
Tenderstem broccoli
Dressed green salad
Bread basket
Children's Mains
Soup of the day with crusty bread
v
Lamb stovies
Sea trout with mashed potato
Haggis or vegetarian haggis (v) with neeps and tatties
Tomato, courgette and borlotti bean casserole
vg
Children’s Scottish tapas
Ham, cheese, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, bread & cream cheese
Children's Sandwiches
Served on crusty bread
Smoked bacon
Ham and cheese
Ham
Cheese
v
Children's Desserts
Children’s sticky toffee pudding
Traybake of the day
Ice cream or sorbet
Two scoops. Please ask your server which flavours are available today
Taste of Scotland Tasting Menu
£55.00 per person. Starters: Ham hock terrine with celeriac and apple slaw, Smoked sea trout with lemon crème fraiche, Vegetarian haggis bon bon with chilli jam. Mains: Saddle of venison with blackberry jus, Chicken Balmoral with potato cake and whisky sauce, Sea trout fillet with seasonal greens. Dessert: Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream paired with Edradour 10 Year Old. Tea or Coffee.
Ham hock terrine with celeriac and apple slaw
Smoked sea trout with lemon crème fraiche
Vegetarian haggis bon bon with chilli jam
Saddle of venison with blackberry jus
Chicken Balmoral with potato cake and whisky sauce
Sea trout fillet with seasonal greens
Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream
paired with Edradour 10 Year Old
Tea or Coffee
Salt Horse Beer Shop, Bar and Kitchen
Salt Horse keeps its promise deliberately narrow: burgers, wings, hand-cut chips and an excellent craft-beer selection. The Blackfriars Street bar is relaxed and adult-only, with a small beer garden and a bottle shop that strengthens its appeal to drinkers who want more than a standard pub tap list. Half the seating is usually held for walk-ins, so it can rescue an unplanned evening, although booking is wiser for a group. The food is built to match the beer rather than compete with an overextended menu.
Dry-aged beef burgers bring crisp edges and a juicy centre, while fried-chicken sandwiches and wings cover the crunchier side of the menu. Vegan versions receive the same attention through smoked cheese, bacon-style jam and house ranch rather than settling for a plain substitute. Add twice-cooked chips, then ask what on tap will cut through the richness. This is a casual, indulgent choice rather than a family stop or quiet date, and the compact menu means everyone should be happy with burgers before taking a table.
Address: 57–61 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NB
Salt Horse Beer Shop, Bar and Kitchen Menu
Burgers
All burgers served with house made twice-cooked chips.
The House Chicken
Southern style fried chicken breast, monterey jack cheese, mayo, iceberg lettuce, tomato relish, bourbon pickles.
Nashville Hot
Southern-style fried chicken breast, double American cheese, black garlic mayo, dill pickles, iceberg lettuce & our house made Nashville hot sauce.
Home on the Ranch
Fried chicken breast, cheese, smoked bacon jam, Salt Horse ranch and lettuce.
Southern BBQ
Southern style fried chicken breast, Monterey Jack cheese, black garlic mayo, lollo rosso lettuce, pulled BBQ chicken.
Vegan Nashville Hot
VE. Southern-style Fried vegan chick'n, vegan cheese, black garlic mayo, dill pickles, iceberg lettuce & our house made Nashville hot sauce.
Vegan Home on the Ranch
VE. Fried vegan chick'n, applewood smoked vegan cheese, smoked vegan bacon jam, vegan salt horse ranch and lettuce.
Big Chips
Tex Mex Beef Chilli Dirty Chips
Cajun chips, BBQ Bowhouse beef chilli, cheese, sour cream & guacamole
Vegan Katsu Dirty Chips
VE. Cajun chips, vegan panko chick'n, katsu curry sauce, smoked applewood vegan cheese & crispy onions.
Plain Chips
VE
Cajun Chips
VE
Bits & Bombs
Chicken Wings
Mix of 8 flats and drums. Choice of Salt Horse BBQ, Nashville Hot, or Salt Horse Ranch. Served with curly celery and ranch dip.
Cauli Bombs
V or VE. Crispy cauliflower bites. Choice of Salt Horse BBQ, Nashville Hot, or Salt Horse Ranch. Served with curly celery and ranch dip. (Vegan option of ranch available, just ask!)
Extra Sauce
(V) Vegetarian (VE) Vegan. Full allergen information is available on request from our staff.
Nashville Hot
VE. Based on the classic, bold and spicy.
Salt Horse BBQ
VE. Smoky with a touch of gochujang.
Salt Horse Ranch
V. Cool, creamy, herb-led.
House Burger Sauce
V. Tangy and savoury.
Black Garlic Mayo
VE. Rich, mellow, umami.
Vegan SH Ranch
VE. Creamy, herb-led, dairy-free.
Final Thoughts
Old Town and the Canongate reward choosing by occasion. Makars is the strongest all-purpose Scottish comfort-food stop, while Edinburgh Larder and Hula cover two very different breakfasts. Mother India’s Cafe and PIGGS are the places to share widely; Salt Horse is best when burgers and beer are the whole plan. Vittoria handles a mixed group with ease, David Bann gives vegetarian cooking proper breadth, and Amber turns a Castlehill visit into a more thoughtful meal.
For a longer evening, Wedgwood offers the most complete sense of occasion and the clearest connection between seasonal Scottish produce and modern technique. Wherever you choose, check the live menu for current dishes and prices, reserve the smallest rooms and leave enough time for the Old Town’s steep streets. The area’s most memorable meals often sit only a close or stairway away from the busiest route, so a little planning produces a much better experience than settling for the nearest board on the Royal Mile.