Eating Out in Edinburgh

Edinburgh us a bustling capital city, and as you’d expect when you first move here as a student, you’ll want to find your familiar chain restaurants and big brand names. There are certainly plenty of those around, but dig beneath the surface and you’ll discover that your luxury Edinburgh student accommodation leaves you in the perfect location to sample some delicious dishes from all around the world, from independent Mexican restaurants, to quirky late-night takeaways, and hearty pub grub to warm the soul.
1. Café Piccante (Broughton St) – Open until 2am this is a late-night chip shop is like nothing else you’ve ever seen from a post night out takeaway. You can, of course, come in after a night out to pick up some chips on your way home, but you’d be missing the point here. Café Piccante offers the staple deep-fried Mars Bar and other Scottish chip shop favourites, but it’s also got an in-house resident DJ to set the mood of the perfect late-night treat!
2. The Three Sisters (Cowgate) – A lovely, comfortable spot where you can sit in a comfortable booth with your friends, or at a big table watching the live sporting action. The Three Sisters is a fantastic place to go for some cheap student food. You’ll find that there is a brilliant offer on here for 2-4-1 meals every single day of the week! It makes for a great lunch break during a hard day of study.
3. Illegal Jacks (St Patrick Square) – If you like a bit of spice in your life Illegal Jacks is the ultimate in Tex Mex cuisine. The portions are huuuuuge, with fresh and healthy Mexican food where you choose from steak, chicken, BBQ pork, vegetables, or even haggis, to create your very own bespoke burrito! It was the first Burrito bar in Edinburgh when it opened in 2009 and has continued to wow customers and win awards since.
4. Red Box (W Nicolson St) – If you love noodles Red Box is the place to go as an Edinburgh student. The prices are really, really good, considering that whatever dish you choose you’re handed a massive portion! With a DIY approach to the menu, you can also build the stir-fry of your choice, making it the most delicious meal of your day whether you are eating in or taking away. The meal deals are great for students to stock up on food that will last them a couple of days at a time.
5. Malones Irish Bar (Morrison St) – Near the University of Edinburgh campus, Malones offers students a few things that they are looking for. First, it’s just a great pub. You’ll find good drinks on offer, plenty of student friendly options, sport on the TV, and always a lively atmosphere. Second, it has a two-course lunch menu for just £6.50, which is exactly what students looking for some hearty pub grub want to hear!

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