My wife and I live close by and visiting water of Leith is the highlight of our weekends (and several days in-between). The food is of an exceptional standard, with the weekend 3 course specials a particular highlight and great value for money. The service is wonderfully warm and child friendly and all in all we think water of Leith... More

We had a croque monsieur and a mackerel special with risotto. Absolutely delicious. What stood out the most was the excellent service. The tarte tatin dessert was amazing.

Visiting this on a rainy Saturday, having been a few times before was expecting good things. Probably one of the most irritating waitresses I have ever come across served us, very rude and unwilling to accommodate any slight flexibility of order. Will not be back.

Visited with family, service warm and friendly, food was really nice, freshly made to order. Cullen Skink delicious; croque monsieur yummy as were accompanying french fries. Desserts all delicious especially the chocolate tart. Great changing area for small children and good toys / books to keep them amused. Definitely recommend. Only thing would say is would be good to be... More

Staff are so friendly, food is amazing, try the Chickpea and sweet potatoe curry, it's so yummy. Very reasonably priced. Great for families :)

Had a great lunch at Water of Leith. Great food and great value. Quaint atmosphere and friendly service. Would definitely go back.

Our favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. Such mouth watering dishes cooked so delicately by the chef Mika, and his warm and friendly wife Anna serving them - it's like the couple open up their home for us. So casual and upbeat, this place is as easily recommended for a nice coffee, as for a good lunch. Our trips to Edinburgh wouldn't... More

Lovely cafe and excellent food. Friendly. A little lacking in atmosphere but made up for by quick efficient service. Well worth a visit

great if you are next door, but even then... This was a 2nd visit, and while everyone is very nice, and there are loads of happy regulars, the coffee was not quite hot or flavourful enough, and the breakfast menu a bit limited - I'd particularly like the chance to have just a smaller bacon-roll / black-pudding roll sort of... More