The best places to dine out in Edinburgh this Father’s Day

Treat dad to a Sunday roast this Father’s Day at this buzzing gastropub, which is a favourite amongst locals. Choose from Scottish roast beef served with beef gravy and horseradish, or an equally delightful veggie roast, which is accompanied by tomato gravy. All roasts are served with a giant Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots, and green beans with the option to add cauliflower cheese or another Yorkshire pudding to soak up all that wonderful gravy. There are plenty of other pub favourites on the main menu too, from burgers to fish and chips, to steak and chips. This spot is great for all the family – even the family pooch who will be welcomed with a water bowl and some dog biscuits!

Situated in Edinburgh’s New Town, Rollo is a trendy neighbourhood wine bar serving beautifully presented bites, bowls, and plates to accompany some truly exquisite wines. This well-loved spot has a chilled atmosphere, fantastic service, and candlelit tables which are perfect for sharing a bottle of wine over with dad. There are plenty of exotic dishes on the menu to try, which is great if you fancy something a bit different. Rollo do incredible Asian fusion food, with tempting dishes such as Thai Green Curry served with spicy king prawns or slow roast pork belly, Tempura prawns accompanied by mooli, samphire, honey, chilli, coriander, and wasabi mayo and Gado-Gado peanut satay with tempeh coconut, rice and dressed greens. Make sure you book your table ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

Located in trendy Stockbridge is Edinburgh’s leading gastropub, The Scran and Scallie. This popular spot boasts a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, an accolade which reflects the truly exceptional food and drink on offer. Dishes are a marriage of seasonal, local produce and Scottish and Scandinavian culinary influences, resulting in artful and delicious tasting plates of food. Menu highlights include Cullen skink served with a poached egg, seared Orkney scallops, steak pie served with bone marrow, and the irresistible sticky toffee pudding with caramelised pecans. Inside, you’ll be welcomed into a cosy and rustic dining space, which is simply perfect for a family dinner setting – plus you can even bring your pooch along for the Father’s Day celebrations!

This Michelin starred spot is perfect for the foodie dad in your life! Timberyard is one of Edinburgh’s most impressive and unique restaurants, situated within a hip and contemporary former 19th century warehouse space in the heart of Old Town. The menu is truly phenomenal, featuring aesthetically beautiful modern British dishes, which are made with local, artisanal produce and inspired by ingredient-led cooking. Timberyard have set lunch and dinner menus with paired drinks on offer, as well as an innovative tasting menu that combines intriguing ingredients like wild garlic, smoked roe, fermented asparagus butter and cherry blossom with sumptuous meat, fish and vegetarian options. This place really is magic and must be experienced by any food lover!

Treat your dad to a fab Indian meal at Tuk Tuk this Father’s Day and we guarantee he’ll be over the moon! This vibrant Indian street food venue serves plenty of tasty small bites and curry house favourites, including butter chicken, tarka dhal, bhaji onion rings, spicy Keralan chicken lollipops, lamb biryani and more! Tuk Tuk also has a delightful dessert menu with a range of sweet treats such as chai affogato and Bombay cola ice cream floats, as well as a deliciously fragrant mango mastani topped with fresh cream and chopped nuts. What’s great about this place is that it’s no frills but it certainly doesn’t skimp on flavour, plus all dishes are served at incredible reasonable prices. We highly recommend!