LUNCH.

Edinburgh does lunch properly: comforting classics, seasonal plates and neighbourhood favourites worth planning your afternoon around. These are our picks for a quick city-centre stop, a leisurely table and everything in between.

BABA

Set on George Street, BABA brings bold Levantine flavours to lunch with colourful mezze and smoky dishes from the charcoal grill. Go hungry, order for the table and mix, match and share.

Whirlybird

Tucked inside a 250 year old building on colourful Victoria Street, Whirlybird serves thoughtful modern bistro food with a quietly Scottish feel. A welcoming Old Town lunch stop between the castle and Grassmarket.

Stockbridge Eating House

A tiny, homely bistro on St Stephen Street, set in the former Bell's Diner, with a daily-changing menu of seasonal, produce-led cooking. With just a few communal tables, it's relaxed, great value and a real local favourite.