Barry Fish
62 Shore
Chef Barry Bryson makes the shift from pop-up to permanent with an unapologetically fish-forward menu, moving from ‘low-tide’ snacks and lunch, through to ‘big snacks’ then dinner. Try lobster agnolotti in a smooth bisque-like brown butter sauce with the pleasing zip of fennel and capers.

Little Capo
18 Howe Street
‘Italian-ish’ Little Capo is all about feel-good, drop-by neighbourhood vibes. The menu is short, with a few snacks and charcuterie alongside four or so mains, at least two of which are veg based: grilled aubergine with caponata is rustic and punchy, and there’s always a hearty pasta on offer too.

Moss
112 St Stephen Street
Chef Henry Dobson’s farm-to-table venture arrived in Stockbridge with a story to tell. The well-priced à la carte features some exceptional dishes with distinct character, incorporating over 90 products sourced directly from his family farm near Dundee

The Pitt
20 West Shore Road
The Pitt’s global street-food market re-opened in Granton late last year, heading for more spacious outdoor and indoor pastures by the sea. Current traders include The Buffalo Truck (buttermilk chicken) and Choola’s (Nepalese dumplings and curries), with guest vendors, coffee, music and even a sauna all part of the promising mix. 

Project Canelé
150 Dundas Street
A lovely wee café-bakery in the New Town serving pretty speciality cakes from south-west France called canelé: moist custardy vanilla sponge with a ribbed, caramelised crust and background flavours courtesy of a tot of rum in the mix. They eat (and Instagram) very nicely.