Seafood · Edinburgh
Tucked just off the tourist drag, this is a small, cosy seafood and wine spot where the food arrives fresh and the staff are friendly and attentive — the kind of attention that helps when a toddler is losing patience. The menu is short with daily specials chalked up, so orders don't drag. Families rave about the seafood linguini, the sweet fresh calamari, mussels steamed in a creamy broth (one portion easily feeds two), and simple pepperoni pizza that suits fussier eaters. The tiramisu and warmed chocolate fudge cake are worth staying for. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access, outdoor seating and free parking. Two honest caveats: it's genuinely small, so book ahead, and it sits at the pricier end — though people consistently say you get value for it.
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