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Looking for the best restaurants in Leith? Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner in Leith, Leith Walk and Newhaven.
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Leith Restaurants
- Chums – fun pie shop with cool decor
- Teuchters Landing – dockside pub with beer garden, Scottish food served
- Relish – artisan deli lunch spot
- Cafe Truva – Turkish/Mediterranean cafe, friendly staff, small interior and outdoor seats
- The Carriers Quarters – fireplace, dog friendly, pub grub, live music calendar
- The Kings Wark – great for breakfast
- Victor Hugo Deli – this Edinburgh institution does the most mouthwatering sandwiches
- Dirty Frites – loaded chips (fries)
- Shore Deli Co – understated, reliable, pulled pork house slaw wraps
- Toast – modern cafe and wine/cocktail menu
- Mimi’s Bakehouse – popular afternoon tea and cake spot
- Roseleaf – cocktails in teapots, bar menu
- The Clock Cafe – Greek gyros
- The Granary – old favourite bar in Leith
- The Ship On The Shore – shellfish and champagne, sun trap!
- Fingal – ship converted to 5-star lux hotel with Lighthouse Restaurant and deck, stunning
- Domenico’s – small, authentic Italian serving fresh food
- Fishers – seafood served in a 17th-century watchtower
- Leith Farmers Market – Saturday 10am-4pm
- Nobles – fab for brunch, and outdoor dining, features in our Edinburgh brunch guide
- Pierinos – popular fish and chip shop
- Cafe Marmalade – tasty sandwiches and soups
- The Old Spence – relaxed cafe with unique decor
- Cutting Chai – try the secret balls
- The Lioness of Lieth – pub grub served in a cool bar
Restaurants on Leith Walk
- Valvona & Crolla – deli dating back to the 1930s
- The Joker and the Thief – relaxed bar with a pizza menu
- Vittoria On The Walk – popular Italian, family-friendly
- Word of Mouth – nice cafe selling sandwiches
- Sicilian Pastry Shop – a hidden gem and local secret, honestly people go wild for here
- Brass Monkey Leith Walk – burgers and dirty fries, drinks, games and movies
- Storries – legendary takeout bakers
- Woodland Creatures – award-winning Sunday roast, dog-friendly, trendy bar
- Artisan Coffee – Edinburgh chain serving coffees and pastries
- Leith Depot – modern bar with vegan options on menu
- Hobz Bakery – artisan bakery with a few window seats and outdoor dining
- Krema – omg cakes to take away
- Punjabi Junction – Punjabi menu
- Twelve Triangle – takeout pastries, pricey but lush (Walk & Duke St)
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Restaurants in Newhaven
- Rishi’s Indian Aroma – huge portions, friendly staff, big seating area
- The Harbour Inn – local pub with cheap toasties
- The Haven – popular cafe
- Milk At Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop – trendy cafe
- Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar – British fish and seafood
- The Fishmarket – sustainable and modern seafood restaurant
- Porto & Fi – popular deli and cafe
- Starbank Inn – nachos, burgers, local pub next to park
- The Oldchain Pier – lovely views, bar, food menu
- Sabzi – Cracking Indian restaurant that does breakfast
