Best Restaurants In Leith – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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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.

Have we missed your favourite local? Tell us in the comments below.

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
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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
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