Eating Out-Edinburgh

[horza]

Folks, going to the Playhouse on 2nd Jan and we need to do food.

Any recommendations?

I'm not too hot on the eateries of Edinburgh....

TIA

[Penny-lope]

Depends what you're looking for, but I went to The Conan Doyle, 71-73 York Place only a few months back. And the food was scrummy, or my bean burger anyway. Very busy, and I would assume all their food is the same.

Plus it's only two minute from the Playhouse.

[PaulHogan]

I have no idea of its theatre geography but this place http://www.wedgwoodtherestaurant.co.uk/ had fab food this summer.

[Famous Graham]

Guilliano's is an Italian directly opposite the Playhouse, which isn't bad. Need a reservation usually for the "posher" bit in the back - the front bit is a bit..."takeaway". Seems cater more for families than couples though, if that's a concern.

Mama's in the Grassmarket does the best pizzas around imo.

Time 4 Thai on North Castle Street is good value without suffering a drop in food quality.

George St has a lot of restaurants - Brown's does good solid food, Gusto is a good Italian (used to be Est Est Est). The Lounge is excellent, as is Olo Rosso. Both of those two are a bit pricier though.

Fishers, The Raj, Malmaison, The Kitchin (sic) and Martin Wishart's down on the Shore in Leith are all worth a visit too.

There's loads of kebab/burger joints down Leith Walk too

Enjoy "We Will Rock You"

[Famous Graham]

Oh and there's a swathe of the usual chain stuff next door in the Omni if you're just after something cheap and cheerful.

[megy]

I can highly recommend kublai khajuraho mongolian buffet in Leith, Google it for more info and directions, but its a really good experience as well as good food.

[edp190]

For pre-theatre @ Playhouse personally I would either go here: http://www.phuket-pavilion.co.uk for Thai or
http://www.vittoriarestaurant.com for italian which is little way down leith walk but with the trip.
HTH cheers Ed

[Deekster]

If your feeling flush and want to go for something a bit more speshal then try http://www.hawkeandhunter.co.uk/ ranked no 8 in the top 50 places to eat in the world.

Work night out was really good couldnt fault the food and its across the road from the playhouse.

[BigAlinEmbra]

I was at "The Dogs" on Hanover St last month and it was pretty tasty. Proper Scottish food too. Casseroles, Steak pies etc.

[horza]

Famous Graham said:

Enjoy "We Will Rock You"

Thanks Badger. There was me hoping I wouldn't get caught...