Budget Meals in Edinburgh

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Thanks to its seaside location, the Scottish capital is without any doubt seafood lover's paradise. Besides the fresh fruits of the sea Edinburgh restaurants offer a great variety of food. From local cuisine to French, Italian as we...Open the full description

Thanks to its seaside location, the Scottish capital is without any doubt seafood lover's paradise. Besides the fresh fruits of the sea Edinburgh restaurants offer a great variety of food. From local cuisine to French, Italian as well as Indian, you can easily find something that suits best to your taste.

BrewDog Edinburgh

BrewDog Edinburgh

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Independent craft beer

BrewDog Edinburgh

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The bar offers a large range of their own beers and they claim to be the largest independent brewer in Scotland. They also serve some delicious pizzas, meat and cheese boards to help soak up the beer. The best place in Edinburgh to get educated in the world of Scottish beer. Read more ›

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Bia Bistrot

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Bia Bistrot

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Michelin best value bistro

Bia Bistrot

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After a long walk in the beautiful Morningside area it feels good to reward yourself with some delicious seasonal food which you will definitely find in Bia Bistrot. They promote local producers and organic wines. Check their website for the dates of regular tasting evenings with special menu. Read more ›

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Milk

Milk

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West End breakfast spot

Milk

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With its minimal design, bright white tiles and the name 'Milk' the place resembles an old-style milk bar. There is a great selection of sandwiches, salads as well as hot dishes. Milk is also a nice weekend brunch spot, on sunny days you can enjoy your meal outside. Read more ›

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Jordan Valley

Jordan Valley

By Marjory

Edinburgh's local world foods

Jordan Valley

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Looking for gluten, sugar, dairy and guilt free /organic/ vegan foods? Want to support a local business or just see a staggering variety of teas? Jordan Valley's got you covered. Anything from snack bars to fresh ready-made meals the choice will blow your mind. Plus, its cheap. Read more ›

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Leith Market

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Leith Market

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Weekly Farmers Market

Leith Market

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Superb street food, a foodie heaven, original artwork, creative crafts. Eat, meet, greet or treat – there is something for everyone. It's a way better experience then your supermarket, very friendly. It's also a sister market to the popular Stockbridge Market – you can meet real Scottish traders here. Read more ›

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The Piemaker

The Piemaker

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Quick and authentic

The Piemaker

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It's cheap, it's delicious, it's fast and the selection is mindblowing. There's a wide selection of traditional British pastry - scotch and ale pies, haggies pies, bridies - as well as plenty of veggie and sweet options. Read more ›

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Local Experience

Private 1-Hour Professional Photo Session in Edinburgh

Private 1-Hour Professional Photo Session in Edinburgh

Take home some extra special souvenirs of your time in Edinburgh! Sign up for a fun photo session against some of the city’s best backdrops with your own bilingual, friendly, and professional local photographer.

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1 h

Languages

English

The Mosque Kitchen

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The Mosque Kitchen

By Marjory

Quality curry at pocket friendly prices

The Mosque Kitchen

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Spreading over two premises, 31-33 Nicolson and 50 Potterrow st, it's a centrally located quick fix for an empty stomach. There's a very simple Indian menu of a few curries (chicken, lamb or veggie) with rice, seekh kebabs and naan, and basic sides like samosas and pakora. The staff is happy to explain the menu, and there's free wifi, too! Read more ›

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The Arches

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The Arches

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Explore The Arches

The Arches

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If you love independent shops and eateries, The Arches are for you! From art to homeware, bubble tea to wine, there are all sorts of artisanal shops tucked away in recently refurbished arches to explore! It's so close to Princes Street, the Royal Mile and Waverley Station so handy if you're out and about. Read more ›

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Twelve Triangles

Twelve Triangles

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Yummy doughnuts

Twelve Triangles

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Twelve Triangles is the latest bakery venture from the Lovecrumbs ladies of West Port, which alone is a guarantee for scrumptiousness and quality. Headbaker Emily will supply your daily doughnuts, croissants, focaccias and artisan bread at this cute little bakery shop. Read more ›

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Artisan Roast

Artisan Roast

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J K Rowling never wrote here

Artisan Roast

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Coffee enthusiasts, this is the place to be! The main attraction of this cozy cafe in Edinburgh's 'Pink Triangle' (gay district) is definitely the fresh-roast arabica. Baristas are friendly and keen to talk about the coffee they make. Expect laid-back atmosphere and great hospitality. Read more ›

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Cairngorm Coffee Co.

Cairngorm Coffee Co.

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Coffee tonic?

Cairngorm Coffee Co.

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Coffee with tonic is either love or hate - the baristas at Cairngorm Coffee will happily make you one so that you can try it yourself. While you are waiting, make yourself comfortable and use the free WiFi on one of their in-house iPads to plan the rest of your day. Read more ›

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The Caley Sample Room

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The Caley Sample Room

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Sample the best Scottish beers

The Caley Sample Room

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Great pub food, local ales, all located next to a brewery. The two big stadiums, Tynecastle and Murrayfield are also located nearby, and on match days the place fills up quickly with fans wearing their colorful team scarves. On other days the place is a relaxed gastropub with locals enjoying good Scottish beers. Read more ›

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Lovecrumbs

Lovecrumbs

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Cakes from the wardrobe

Lovecrumbs

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If you have a sweet tooth, you should definitely visit Edinburgh’s super-baker ladies in Lovecrumbs. Their wardrobe display is full of delicious treats: cakes, tarts, scones, brownies. Read more ›

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Serenity Cafe

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Great food that is easy on the wallet

Serenity Cafe

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The serenity Cafe is located in the Pleasance It is run by a charity who help those in recovery from addiction and it produces fantastic food mostly made fresh on the premises at very reasonable prices. Very relaxed atmosphere where you will find children are welcome. Read more ›

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Tempo Tea

Tempo Tea

By Ildiko

Bubble tea

Tempo Tea

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Finally the refreshing drinks from my Asian holidays are available in the Scottish capital! Tempo Tea is a recent resident at Arch 4 of the Waverley Arches development, just a few minutes away from Waverley railway station. The shop is on the small side but the design is rather cute with boba-shaped colourful lights. Read more ›

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Noir Coffee

Noir Coffee

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Prettiest cafe of the West End

Noir Coffee

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Noir is only few minutes walk away from Haymarket station in the heart of Edinburgh's West End. You can get your morning cuppa and croissant as early as 7.30AM or pop in for lunch and choose from a great range of sandwiches, quiche and cake. If you are not in a rush, you can sit in and drink your speciality coffee in beautiful surroundings. Read more ›

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Eteaket

Eteaket

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A cup of tea, darling?

Eteaket

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Experience the very British ritual of afternoon tea. It is also the ultimate British solution if you feel down: a cup of tea can really solve everything. If you like the experience, you can purchase your favourite tea leaves and teaware in the Eateaket tearoom as well as online. Read more ›

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Affogato

Affogato

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18 flavours of delicious gelato

Affogato

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18 tempting flavours of gelato are a pretty good reason alone to visit Affogato. Their hand-made gelato is 100% natural, and they also offer gluten and dairy free options. No ice-cream weather outside? Have a hot drink and choose from the delicious patisserie selection. Read more ›

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Choco-Latte

Choco-Latte

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A wee chocoholics' heaven

Choco-Latte

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As one of the most unique shops in Edinburgh, you will definitely find it hard to resist walking away with something sweet. The shelves are bulging with various types of confectionery from bygone days to hand-made temptations. And even if you're not a fan of sweets, it's worth paying a visit just for the visual side of it. Read more ›

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Mimi's Bakehouse

Mimi's Bakehouse

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Everyone deserves a little treat

Mimi's Bakehouse

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It really is a little local gem and all these sweet and savoury treats and food they serve here for breakfast and lunch are what locals love and appreciate. I guess that's why they have received all those 'Scottish Baker of The Year' awards years in a row. Read more ›

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Patisserie Jacob

Patisserie Jacob

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Artisan bakery by the station

Patisserie Jacob

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Why would you head to the overpriced chain café at the station, if you have such a nice bakery-café nearby? Located only 2 minutes away from busy Haymarket, it's the perfect place to relax before you start your journey, or just to pop in for a Saturday afternoon catch-up with your friends. Read more ›

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The Newington Traditional Fish Bar

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The Newington Traditional Fish Bar

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The legendary chippy

The Newington Traditional Fish Bar

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Renowned for good quality fish, chips, haggis, calzones, sauces and so on - all cooked to order unlike most other chippies in Scotland. They have a wide variety of fish and change their oil often - friendly and professional staff is an added bonus. Read more ›

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Kay's Bar

Kay's Bar

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Tiny Victorian pub

Kay's Bar

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Don't be surprised, the place is tiny and tourists are rare visitors. Historic Kay's Bar is definitely a locals' pub. The place still has some of the original Victorian fittings, check it out. Read more ›

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Restaurants & Cafés in popular destinations

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Amsterdam

91 restaurants & cafés

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221 restaurants & cafés

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103 restaurants & cafés

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123 restaurants & cafés

Los Angeles

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61 restaurants & cafés

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79 restaurants & cafés

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79 restaurants & cafés

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139 restaurants & cafés

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109 restaurants & cafés

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116 restaurants & cafés

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144 restaurants & cafés

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Prague

166 restaurants & cafés

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58 restaurants & cafés

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81 restaurants & cafés

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119 restaurants & cafés

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