Edinburgh, City of
Wee Buddha

Wee Buddha

2B Jamaica Street, EH3 6HH, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Meat • Wine • Tapas • Chicken


"Checked this place out with one of my friends after a tiring day exploring the city and getting rained on lots. Super lovely and laidback yet also really attentive staff. Really appreciated the dedicated vegan menu as it makes it much easier to look through wished the main ingredients were listed on the menu, as some dish titles were a little vague and I wasn't sure what to order! Though I asked one of the waiters and he was really helpful and could list off the bat what was in the dishes, so it wasn't too much trouble. I ended up ordering the vegan Wee Buddha curry. The portion sizes were massive and that alone justified the price point in my opinion, it took me like over an hour to finish my dish. Even moreso though, the food tasted wonderful the veggies were super fresh and flavourful, and the rice had that perfect sticky texture that restaurants don't always get right. The food was piping hot when it arrived and I had to let it cool for quite a while, which tends to be a fairly reliable indicator of quality, in my experience at least and it was true on this occasion for sure. We also didn't have to wait very long at all for our food either. Also worth a mention, the vibe and decor of the place is really nice relaxing! And not usually a fan of music in the background, but it was an appropriate volume and whoever was on playlist duty was working overtime because the songs slapped, it was tune after tune. Overall, I'm pretty glad I sorted out where we'd eat in advance of our trip, as this place didn't tend to come up on any suggested Maps searches or in recommendations I was looking at for veggie/vegan food. Which I'm really surprised about given how good it is, and the really decent number of dishes on offer. Underrated I guess? Hope it gets some more hype! <3"

Piccolino

Piccolino

103 High Riggs, EH3 9RP, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

Food • Pasta • Italian • European


"3.5 stars The pasta is the star. Friendly prompt service in a small, casual dining area. The salumi plate was fine. My boys devoured most of the meat before I could taste any of it, but the salami and cheese pieces I tasted were delicately delicious. The olives were nice, but the toast pieces were a bit uninspiring. My rocket and Parmesan salad was delicious. The parm was pretty good quality, and the greens were fresh, tossed with a good balsamic. A very nice salad course. I ordered Spaghetti Vongole and it was spectacular. The pasta was a perfect al dente and the sauce had an incredible balance of sweet, tangy, spicy flavors. The clams were petite with a mild flavor that paired well with the sauce. My only real complaint, and the reason I don't feel good about giving a 4 star review, was that my bowl had 4 clams that didn't open. That's a sign of bad clams (hey it happens). My feedback to the chef would be to inspect the clams before you serve them. I can forgive a single unopened clam, but 4 clams when the dish had maybe 16 to begin with? Just don't serve it, if you wouldn't eat it. They do have a children's menu with a few options. Kids loved their spaghetti and the calamari entrees. Wine list was modest but well curated. My wife thought the salmon was a bit over seasoned. Cooked perfectly, but just too salty. Otherwise, I highly recommend the pasta at this place. 3.5 stars"