A bright, glass-fronted family diner that is open morning until late for varied menus and take out.
At a glance
#49 of 128 Restaurants in Edinburgh #5 of 9 Family restaurants in EdinburghLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★63%
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4 ★24%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of City Restaurant?
- City Restaurant is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 2,051 reviews.
- How does City Restaurant rank in Edinburgh?
- City Restaurant is #49 of 128 Restaurants in Edinburgh by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is City Restaurant located?
- 35 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9BE, United Kingdom — 0.8 km from the center of Edinburgh.
- How can I contact City Restaurant?
- Phone: +44 131 667 2819 · Website: thecityrestaurant.co.uk
Popped in for lunch before going to the Festival Theatre. The 1st thing that put me off was when I ordered a white wine the girl behind the bar poured it into a glass and then, after noticing the glass was dirty, poured the wine from the dirty glass into a new one rather than give me a fresh drink. 😐
I ordered a pizza, which arrived quickly, but had pools of water on top of it. The sauce was incredibly thin and runny, resulting in the toppings sliding off when you attempted to pick a slice up. I ate half and left the rest.
My husband ordered a haggis burger, which he said had little flavour and the meat was tough and had clearly been frozen before cooking. He also ordered cheesy chips which were actually tasty and fresh!
We wouldn't recommend or return.
I ordered a pizza, which arrived quickly, but had pools of water on top of it. The sauce was incredibly thin and runny, resulting in the toppings sliding off when you attempted to pick a slice up. I ate half and left the rest.
My husband ordered a haggis burger, which he said had little flavour and the meat was tough and had clearly been frozen before cooking. He also ordered cheesy chips which were actually tasty and fresh!
We wouldn't recommend or return.
Came here to try their legendary fish and chips and it did not disappoint!! The fish was extra big, I had to take away and left me both super full. It was fresh, the fish meat was not smell fishy at all, batter was extra crunchy and flavourfull.. I like their tartar sauce and brown sauce too, it adds depth.
Pancake stack was just ok though
The staffs were all lovely and quick. Good job. No wonder this restaurant has been running long 👍🏻
Pancake stack was just ok though
The staffs were all lovely and quick. Good job. No wonder this restaurant has been running long 👍🏻
Overall great experience, lovely staff. Also we're from Belgium and weren't expecting fries with an omelette so just know what you're getting into.
We also had a milkshake to go, and that one was amazing
We also had a milkshake to go, and that one was amazing
Family friendly, excellent food, short waiting times, great service! Great value for money. Highly recommend!
It's a nice restaurant for from the city centre with friendly staff. We tried fish and chips and the steak pie, and both of them were delicious.The deep fried mars bar is also worth trying.
Very cozy diner, super nice staff and amazing food! Didn’t know what to expect but was super surprised! Also great value for the amount of food you get!
Great place to try local dishes like haggis.
Great place to try local dishes like haggis.
There are lots of classic British courses to order from here such as fish & chips and haggis, neeps & tatties. I went for the steak pie as my main course and it was irresistible, with lots of proper gravy to pour over it and the chips as well. I also recommend the lentil soup and knickerbocker glory, they were both scrumptious.
Still one of my favourite places to grab dinner in the city. Food is always fresh and portions are excellent sizes!!
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