Must Eat Foods In Edinburgh And Where To Eat Them

Would you believe that this strong-tasting alcoholic drink is actually sometimes regarded as Scotland’s biggest export? We must really have something special going on, right? I know this isn’t really a food item, but some of the best food in Edinburgh is flavored with this.

Think whiskey sauce, whiskey flavored tablet (kind of like fudge), and of course our good friend cranachan just above us there. For the true experience though, you can’t beat having it served neat or on the rocks from somewhere with more brands of whisky than people at the bar.

The Whiski Rooms fits that bill just perfectly. Here you’ll find all kinds of categories of whisky, so much so that you’ll begin to wonder; how can a wee glass of golden liquid be so complicated? Once you know whether you prefer the peaty island malts or the fruity tones of the Speyside, you’ll be an expert in no time!

Some of the best food in Edinburgh comes from the strong relationship we have with our rich oceans. There really is a lot of great seafood in this city, so it’s kind of tough to pick just one, but I think fresh Scottish salmon just wins it for me. Over the years, Scottish salmon has become the best in the world, to a point that it’s now wanted in every corner of the globe. Even so, there’s nowhere better to try it right here on home soil!

My favorite seafood restaurant has to be Fishers in the City down on thistle street. This classy place has been serving top-notch food for years, and although it’s not really one of the cheap places to eat in Edinburgh, you one-hundred percent get what you pay for. The salmon here is so good and usually comes in a variety of different dishes, such as the sharing platter which I really couldn’t recommend enough.

Right, it’s time to venture over to Scotland’s not-so-glamorous culinary heritage. If you’re walking around the city, you might notice how many takeaways and chippies we have here, they’re a big part of the city’s culture and just right when you’re after some cheap and cheerful Edinburgh eats.

There are plenty of greasy goodies to find here, but for me, you just can’t beat cheesy chips! These are a good idea at absolutely any point during the day. Night out? Cheesy chips. Night in? Cheesy chips? Breakfast? Cheesy chips. Well maybe not that last one, but you get my point.

You’ll find this simply delicacy at pretty much any chippy, but it’s the No.1 Kebab that keeps me coming back for more. I’ll admit that from the outside this place might not look the most appealing, but trust me when I say that the cheesy chips from here are the best in the whole city, and this one does make the cut for cheap places to eat in Edinburgh.

This is a bit of a tough one, simply because it’s a bit difficult to determine what exactly a Scottish breakfast is. It’s essentially just a full English breakfast with a few changeable items thrown in there. The biggest additions usually include haggis (obviously), a Lorne sausage (a normal sausage but square), and of course a tattie scone or two!

This delicious concoction is the must-eat food in Edinburgh if you’ve had one too many down in the Haymarket the night before. Again, you’ll find this anywhere you go, although The Raeburn in Stocksbridge has a serious claim for being the best in the whole city.

This is one of my favorite parts of the city, and these guys serve some of the best traditional Scottish food Edinburgh has to offer. It’s their breakfast that’s the star of the show for me though! My partner and I are always looking for excuses to come here on Sundays, it’s the best way to start your day.

We’re ending on a misunderstood classic here; the locals’ favorite deep-fried Mars Bar. Usually when I recommend what to eat in Edinburgh, it’s this one that confuses people the most. But my advice is, don’t knock it until you try it!

Over the years this has become a cult icon for the whole of Scotland, to a point where I think it’s probably just as well-known as our signature haggis.  A top tip for you; if Mars Bars aren’t your thing then don’t worry, just ask behind the counter and they’ll be happy to deep-fry anything you want!

For those of you who are searching for where to eat in Edinburgh for that perfect fried Mars Bar, I’d say some of the best places have to be down in the Haymarket area. Take your tasty delight and grab a seat overlooking the mythical Edinburgh Castle, you won’t find anything that sums up this city more than that!