The best places to go for lunch or dinner in Edinburgh with varying budgets, many that are child-friendly. Whether you love chocolate, want a 3 course meal, or a homely small meal these are places that can suit different preferences.
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Best Edinburgh restaurants
The best restaurant for meat lovers in Edinburgh (in my opinion). They have a large variety to choose from and unlimited amounts! Coloured cards to flip over to show waiters if you would like them to offer you more meat (which is brought to each tabl...
Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Edinburgh
Great selection of steaks and more meals. Good sized portions for lunch and dinner with yummy dessert options too!
Miller & Carter Cramond Brig
Delicious food. I would highly recommend going for breakfast and getting one of their naan rolls, although all of the breakfast food I tried was great. I went for a birthday breakfast and got a free slice of cake and ice cream, too!
Dishoom Edinburgh
Amazing waffles and a big sized portion.
Haute Dolci Edinburgh
My absolute favourite Thai restaurant. Everything on the menu is delicious, i've been many times! They also do cooking school sessions where you can learn how to cook a starter and main course, which was a lot of fun! They're family friendly too.
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
I love the variety of menu options here. If you're looking to eat tapas in Edinburgh, this is one of my favourite restaurants to visit!
Cafe Andaluz
A lovely brunch and lunch spot which is very pretty inside, especially if you like the colour pink! The food is delicious. Staff are friendly and they were baby and child friendly.
Laila, Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
Amazing Nigerian food that keeps you full for the rest of the day! I'd highly recommend the jollof rice and the egusi stew. They're a child-friendly restaurant and have high chairs/booster seats for if you fancy taking kids with you.
Uwagboe’s Kitchen & Grill - Leith Walk (Nigerian Restaurant and Bar)
A lovely French restaurant with delicious food.
Côte Edinburgh
Yummy food and a chilled vibe for a meal out.
Rabble
Amazing Indian food that fills you up. I've been for breakfast and dinner, both menus have a wide variety of options and are delicious.
The Prahna Indian Grill Edinburgh
Amazing street food. They change their menu weekly so you can try lots of different food.
SABZI
Great food with large portions. I love the fish and chips there!
Teuchters Landing
Delicious Chinese food. They offer collections as well as a seated meal in the restaurant.
Chinese Manor House
Amazing Italian food. I've had pizza and pasta dishes before and loved them!
Dantes
Delicious Thai food. They flower decorations outside the main entrance are beautiful and very eye-catching.
Gratitude Thai Lounge Bar
Great food at all times of the day. I'd highly recommend the full Scottish breakfast and the fish and chips! They're child friendly and have lovely staff members too.
McLarens on the Corner
Delicious food. I love the Monty breakfast they do!
Montpeliers
The ravioli ricotta and spinaci is delicious here!
Tempo Perso
Cafés
Top cafés in Edinburgh
If you love chocolate, this dessert restaurant is for you! They have a wide variety of desserts, milkshakes, and hot drinks to choose from.
Coro the Chocolate Cafe
I regularly visited the Morningside cafe for the mum and baby meet up in the back room. They have a yummy dark hot chocolate and there's always a good selection of cakes/treats to choose from!
LEAF & BEAN, Edinburgh - 2025 Reviews & Information
A cosy family friendly cafe with a good sized play den area for young children with toys. The food is homely and budget friendly. I would recommend the soup. Highchairs are available for if you have young children.
Saltyard | Edinburgh
Delicious Nigerian food and very friendly staff. I would recommend the jollof rice and plantain.
Bongou Cafe
I had a lovely hot chocolate and cake here. They have a large variety of sweet treats to choose from.
La'telve
A lovely cafe with delicious food, everything looked amazing it was hard to choose what to have! They have savoury and sweet options to choose from. I would recommend getting a hot chocolate.
Sisorti Coffee & Bakery
Lovely cafe and friendly staff. I love the full Scottish breakfast here. They're are child friendly venue too which is great.
