Edinburgh City Breaks - Eating & Drinking

Options for eating and drinking on an Edinburgh city break are second to none - the city is said to have the largest number of restaurants per head of population in the UK. Here's our selection of the top ten venues to eat and drink in Edinburgh ranging for cosy pubs and trendy bars to fabulous restaurants. 

Oloroso 
Occupying a top floor site on bustling George Street, the roof terrace at Oloroso is the place to see and be seen. The views to the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh Castle are almost as delicious as the imaginative contemporary cuisine and exemplary service. Visit the Oloroso website.

Valvona and Crolla Vin Caffe 
A little slice of Italy tucked away in the heart of Leith. Scotland's oldest delicatessen has been dishing up handpicked selection of food and wines from around the world since 1934. Tastings and cookery demonstrations take place throughout the year. Visit the wesbite of Valvona & Crola.

David Bann Restaurant
Think eating veggie means nut loaf or cheese quiche? Book a table at David Bann Restaurant, just off the Royal Mile, and take a gastronomical tour of the world's most imaginative vegetarian dishes. Exquisite presentation, outstanding service. Visit the David Bann website.

Howies 
Get taste of Scotland's larder. There are four Howies in Edinburgh, but each chef sets their own menu, so there's no 'chain' feel to the restaurants. The food's locally sourced, the service exceptionally friendly and the prices won't leave a bad taste in your mouth. Visit the Howies website.

King's Wark 
Friendly atmosphere, fine menu and a fantastic selection of cask ales and malt whiskies. The pub's housed in one of the oldest buildings in Leith, with rough-stone walls and rustic wooden floorboards keeping it cosy. The perfect place to try some of the best pub grub Edinburgh has to offer.

Iglu 
Like to know where your food comes from? Iglu's ethical eating philosophy has won them more than a few awards since opening a few years back. The tempting menu consists of wild, organic and seasonal dishes with a contemporary Scottish twist. Visit the Iglu wesbite.

Herbie of Edinburgh 
From the perfect pate to the best home-baked bread, you can take a bite before you buy at Herbie. This food and wine emporium includes a delicatessen, coffee shop and fully-operational kitchen, spread over three establishments. Visit the Herbie of Edinburgh website.

Glass & Thompson
Make time for coffee in this New Town institution. Pick over a platter of fine meats and cheeses, or get a sugar-boost sampling the tempting array of delicious cakes and pastries.

Fishers in the City 
If you're a fan of all things fishy, this ever-popular bistro's a prize catch. Fishers specialise in seafood and game, with a succulent variety of fish and shellfish on offer daily. The well-selected wine list is impressive too. Visit the Fishers in the City website.

99 Hanover Street
Fun, funky and oh so cool. A great place to hang out, chill out, have a few cocktails and get to know the locals. The food's pretty good too.