Chocolate Soup

This is surely the closest one can get to Willy Wonka's famous establishment and there's certainly enough confectionary here to turn you into an Augustus Gloop. There are puritanical alternatives, including bowls of hot porridge and a range of fresh coffees, but only hardened chocoholics s... Read more about Chocolate Soup

Guiliano's on the Shore

All the Italian favourites are at Guilianos on the Shore from pizza and pasta, to waiters that could double as the Super Mario Brothers. The traditional food's freshly cooked and there's a wine list as long as the Water of Leith. There's even live accordion music Mon–Wed nights,... Read more about Guiliano's on the Shore

Bar Italia

This centrally located Italian joint is consistently busy, noisy and full of energy, and so it should be. The food is fresh, tasty and cheap and if you rock up with twenty mates they won't even bat an eyelid. As such it's perfect for birthday celebrations with plenty of banter and enthusia... Read more about Bar Italia

Native State

GoOutIn wishes 'Avoid like syphilis' would suffice as a review, but we're afraid that might leave a lot of you feeling angry and shortchanged. You should probably channel your rage towards this abysmal establishment though – it's dark, uncomfortable, and full of students who ... Read more about Native State

Buffalo Grill

Lusting for a hunk of grilled beef? We thought so. Wild West décor and wafts of Aberdeen Angus beckon diners through the doors of Buffalo Grill. The wood-panelled dining room is the perfect place to ponder which juicy steak or massive burger to order. Prawns or homemade salsa as a starter wil... Read more about Buffalo Grill

Zest

As if Leith – Edinburgh's often overlooked, but up-and-coming urban district – needed yet another establishment to boost its reputation. With a menu ranging from the classics (kormas and tikkas in every colour of the rainbow) to the innovative and the exciting; Zest is a perfect spo... Read more about Zest

Montpeliers of Bruntsfield

Have you ever tried to make a burger with a hangover? GoOutIn has... and the result was soggy. Why is it that the food you want when you're at your lowest is so tricky to construct? Find all the lip-lickingly good stodge you could ever want here, put together with pizzazz. Go for French toast w... Read more about Montpeliers of Bruntsfield

Voujon

Nourish your bank balance and your belly at the same time with Voujon's Bengali and Indian fusion food. This restaurant is a great example of low-price luxury, so their recent 'British Curry Award' comes as no surprise.

Upon arrival, GoOutIn is immediately charmed by the atte... Read more about Voujon

Starbucks

Hyper-modern decor detracts from the usually cosy Starbucks vibe, but glass walls do render this branch perfect for people watching (so, every cloud). A constant thoroughfare of flip-flopping, do-gooding students beyond the glass means you may attract a judgemental glance or two as you sit ensconced... Read more about Starbucks

Filmhouse Café

A highly convenient eatery, situated in Edinburgh's world cinema hot spot. The menu takes a heavy cue from its celluloid counterpart, with Italian, Asian and Greek dishes on offer for the discerning diner. The décor is hit and miss. The prints and posters populating the walls lend an appro... Read more about Filmhouse Café