Comfort Food in Edinburgh

Burgers and Beers Grillhouse

192A High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1RW

If you're looking for a decent burger, then look no further than this bustling grillhouse on the Royal Mile. Burgers and Beers spend up to 60 hours a week handcrafting their famous 8oz burgers using only the freshest produce from locally sourced and award-winning butchers, bakers and greengrocers.

Choose from a variety of hunger-bursting burgers, including the American-inspired PBJ burger loaded with peanut butter, strawberry jam & Virginia smoked bacon. Or for something closer to home, try the Frying Scotsman, complete with haggis fritter, onion rings, mature Scottish cheddar cheese and creamy pepper sauce.

The handpicked selection of Scottish craft beer from local brewers such as Stewart Brewing and Caledonian Brewery are the perfect accompaniment to these mighty fine burgers.

Fat Hippo

Lane7 Edinburgh, St James Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3AY

With a massive menu of signature beef and boneless buttermilk chicken patties, Fat Hippo also has a carefully crafted range of vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, as well as a great value kids menu.

Famed for its quality ingredients and quirky flavours, choose from classics such as the American with cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard, or go all-out with the Fat Hippo itself - cheese, smoked bacon, chorizo, onion rings and Fat Hippo sauce.

MUMS Great Comfort Food

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4A Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QN

Sausage, mash and gravy. Is there a better combo than that? MUMS Great Comfort Food serves 10 varieties of mash, 6 selections of sausage (including the daily specials) and 3 different kinds of gravy - meaning you can truly create your own perfect comfort food fix. Make sure you look out for their warming pies and stew too.

Makar’s Gourmet Mash Bar

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9 North Bank Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2LP

On the subject of mash, it’s this comforting side-dish that is the star of the show at Makar’s Gourmet Mash Bar.

With stunning views across the city, this popular restaurant serves delicious locally produced main dishes, served with a choice of mash and seasonal vegetables. Choose from at least 9 varieties of mash including smoked bacon and spring onion and creamed horseradish, alongside mains such as haggis with heather honey and turnip puree or vegetarian sausages with whisky and peppercorn sauce.

Civerinos

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5 Hunter Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1QW

Combining the atmosphere of an American diner with authentic Italian food, Civerinos is a local favourite.

Pizza and pasta are the heroes here, with bowls of family-favourites such as carbonara, spaghetti meatballs accompanied by a fantastic pizza menu.

Out for a walk and in need of a slice of something nice? They now have two Slice Bars in the city (Forrest Road and Portobello Beach) where you can pick up a pizza slice to enjoy on the go.

Mimi's Bakehouse

63 Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6RA

With seven bakehouses dotted all over the city, including the original bakehouse on Leith's shore, you’re never far from the hugely popular Mimi’s Bakehouse.

With a fabulous motto of It’s All About The Cake, it’s all about the selection of freshly baked cakes, scones, traybakes and afternoon tea. From the Oreo chocolate traybake and cute vanilla cupcakes to the towering red velvet cake and victoria sponges, you’ll find a fix for every sweet tooth craving.

The Sheep's Heid

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43-45 The Causeway, Edinburgh, EH15 3QA

If you’re looking for a rustic, traditional-style pub, then head to The Sheep Heid Inn, one of Edinburgh's oldest surviving watering holes.

This local favourite has a menu boasting an impressive range of crowd-pleasers such as smoked haddock fishcakes, pan-roasted lamb rump and margherita pizza.

If you’re out for a Sunday stroll, their close proximity to Holyrood Park makes it a great stop for a well-earned roast dinner after climbing Arthurs Seat. Afterwards, if you’ve a bit of energy left, why not have a game of skittles in their famous bowling alley!

Woodland Creatures

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260-262 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5EL

Located on the bustling Leith Walk, Woodland Creatures is a great place to catch up with friends over a plate of comforting pub grub and maybe a cocktail or two.

Choose from a great selection of sharing small plates, including chicken wings, cluck free nuggets or haggis tacos, or satisfy your hunger with one of the filling mains, such as buttermilk chicken burger or fish and chips.

Whatever your tastes and budget, Edinburgh is packed with a mouth-watering array of places to eat - discover more in our Guide to Food & Drink in Edinburgh >