Date spot in Edinburgh
Tanjore
Share crisp dosas and South Indian curries at a small, family-run restaurant on Clerk Street.
Clerk Street, Southside
Address: Tanjore, 6-8 Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9HX- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: Simple, homely and good value, with plenty for vegetarians. It's bring your own bottle, so pick something up on the way.
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Civerinos Slice
Forrest Road, Old Town
Address: Civerinos Slice, 49 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Pick a couple of big New York-style pizza slices each at the Civerinos slice bar on Forrest Road.
Why it's a good date: Loud, cheerful and easy, with a changing line-up of slices so you can try a few between you. A good first stop before a night out in the Old Town.
Bonnie & Wild Scottish Marketplace
St James Quarter, New Town
Address: Bonnie & Wild, St James Quarter (Level 4), 415-417 St James Crescent, Edinburgh EH1 3AE- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Choose from a row of Scottish kitchens and eat together at the big food hall on the top floor of St James Quarter.
Why it's a good date: Each of you can order from a different counter and share. It's bright and busy, right by the east end of Princes Street, and there's often live music or a ceilidh on.
Bodega
Albert Place, Leith Walk
Address: Bodega, 14-15 Albert Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HN- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share tacos and a jug of something at a lively little taqueria at the top of Leith Walk.
Why it's a good date: Tacos come in pairs, so it's easy to order a spread and swap. It has a relaxed, neighbourhood feel and you can bring your own bottle. Book for weekend evenings.