| There’s
only so much haggis one man or woman can stomach and if
it’s time to try something different you’ll
be pleased to know there’s a wealth of cuisine in
Edinburgh that doesn’t once mention sheep’s
stomach on the menu.
If you’re counting the calories head to Henderson’s
Vegetarian Bistro [map],
Hanover Street, for a range of healthy treats. Either
eat in at the contemporary bistro and wine bar where
you can choose from a wide range of traditional and international
cuisine or visit the shop and salad bar next door
for a top selection of locally and organically produced
fruit and vegetables, as well as takeaway snacks and
sarnies.
For the cooler than cool a visit to The Apartment [map],
Barclay Place, is a must. Choose from the menu that’s
divided into “CHLs” (Chunky Healthy Lines),
“Slabs”, “Fish Things” and “Other
Things”. The simple interior is particularly appealing
to those who look for style and quality whilst preferring
a no-frills décor.
With a wide selection of Indian restaurants in
Edinburgh you’ll be spoilt for choice but we recommend
you head for the top with a visit to Mother India [map],
the Edinburgh sister to the famous Glasgow Restaurant,
and located on Newington Road. Downstairs is a laid back
diner which particularly appeals to students and those
on a budget whilst upstairs is an altogether more formal
environment. Both floors offer excellent and unusual Punjabi
cooking.
Those who prefer their Indian cuisine without the meat
will be pleased to know that Ann Purna [map] , St Patrick
Square, is an entirely vegetarian Indian restaurant.
Highly recommended by customers and critics alike a wide
range of Asian ingredients are used to create some delicious
cuisine.
The words “American” and “cuisine”
often conjure up images of dodgy pizza parlours and greasy
hot dog vendors so it’s nice to discover a restaurant
that offers a high quality touch of Italian-American
food.
Mamma’s [map] at Grassmarket is a vibrant and family-orientated restaurant
that appeals to a wide range of diners, from couples to
work parties who flock to Mamma’s for its great
and unusual range of pizza and pasta. The menu
includes value-for-money deals and with pizza toppings
such as cactus and haggis – if you’re
missing your fix – this is the place for a good
social gathering.
Moving from Italy to France and La Garrigue [map],
Jeffrey Street, is an altogether classier affair.
Jean-Michel Gauffre used to be executive chef at the city’s Sheraton Hotel but left to open La Garrigue
[map].
The restaurant has a modern meets rustic interior and
serves a wide selection of French cuisine from Languedoc including ham-stuffed rabbit leg, and
tuna steak with basil dressing.
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