Herringbone Abbeyhill

Head down to Abbeyhill and you'll find Herringbone tucked away on London Road, a stone's throw from the green space of Royal Terrace Gardens. It's the kind of place where they actually care about their fish—expect fresh catches handled with respect rather than faffed about with unnecessary flourishes. The room feels unpretentious: comfortable, low-key, the sort of neighbourhood restaurant you'd genuinely want to return to without it feeling like an occasion. The ratings speak for themselves, and locals clearly know what they're onto here.