Convivial Dining in the Grassmarket's Bistros and Brasseries

With a choice of over 500 places to eat in Edinburgh, knowing where to find the best Edinburgh bistros and brasseries can feel a bit daunting. Luckily, the best in town tend to be concentrated in the Grassmarket area. A quick look through the list below is guaranteed to leave you hungry! Have your phone handy to make a booking as these places tend to fill up quickly!

 

Howies Restaurant
Howies chefs change their menus monthly, using fresh, local produce as well as very special specials.
   
 

Mamma's American Pizza
Mamma's serves fresh stone baked and gluten free pizza with over 40 toppings choices in this upbeat and welcoming family friendly restaurant.
 

Maxies Bistro & Wine Bar
Maxies Bistro is a family run restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, cosmpolitain menu and panoramic views from our rooftop terrace.
 

Mussel & Steak Bar
Supplied by farms on the West Coast of Scotland, the Mussle & Steak Bar offers excellence in Scottish shellfish, 'catch of the day' and Scottish farm assured steak.
 

Oink
Oink in Victoria Street specialise in delicious Scottish hog roasts and offer a very different food concept for the capital.
 

Petit Paris
For an authentic French dining experience in Edinburgh,  look no further than Petit Paris.
 

Ristorante Gennaro
Situated in the heart of the Grassmarket, Ristorante Gennaro is an informal family-run restaurant offering diners a true taste of Italy.
 

The Lot
The Lot is a friendly bistro and venue that plays host to exhibitions of local artists as well as weekly ceilidhs and jazz performances.