££ Black Bo's, 57-61 Blackfriars St, T 557 6136. Sun-Thu 1800-2230, Fri-Sat 1200-1400, 1800-2230. Bar open 1630-0100. Vegetarian restaurant with bar next door serving the same food. One of the city's great culinary experiences, though not cheap, and so good even the most fanatical carnivore might be tempted to give up meat. Supremely imaginative use of various fruits gives the exotically delicious dishes a real splash of colour. ££ Creelers, 3 Hunter Sq, T 220 4447. Sun, Mon and Thu 1200-1400, 1700-2230; Tue-Wed 1200-1400 (May-Oct only), 1700- 2230; Fri-Sat 1200-1400, 1700-2300. No smoking. From the owners of the famous Arran restaurant and smokehouse, the capital version serves the same wonderfully fresh seafood, with outdoor seating in the summer. Highlights include the sensational smoked or cured salmon and lip-smacking langoustines grilled in garlic butter. ££ The Dial, 44-46 George IV Bridge, T 225 7179. Mon-Sat 1200-1500, 1800-2300, Sun 1200-1500, 1900-2300. Basement restaurant that’s as notable for its cool design as for its top-notch modern Scottish cuisine. Menu features some old favourites as well as more unusual Caledonian culinary incarnat- ions, and more than just a token veggie selection. Superb-value two-course lunch for £6.95. ££ Doric Tavern, 15/16 Market St, T 225 1084. Mon-Sat 1200-2230, Sun 1230-2230 (Apr-Oct only). Bar open Mon-Sat 1200-0100, Sun 1230-2400. Opposite Waverley Station, this upstairs bistro is an Edinburgh institution. It can get very busy, which isn't surprising given the mouth-watering Scottish menu and attention to detail. The set menus are excellent value. Wine bar next door is heaving after working hours. ££ Dubh Prais, 123b High St, T 557 5732. Tue-Sat 1200-1400, 1830-2230. Pronounced "doo prash", this tiny basement restaurant in the heart of the Royal Mile offers the best of traditional Scottish cooking, as well as more contemporary innovations. Dinner is à la carte, but you can enjoy a two-course set lunch for a tenner. Chef/owner James McWilliams enjoys a huge and loyal local following, which says it all. ££ Gordon's Trattoria, 231 High St, T 225 7992. Sun-Thu 1200-2400; Fri and Sat till 0300. Great-value Italian food served with typical gusto at almost any time of the day or night, which is why it's so popular, and therefore cramped at lunchtimes and in the evenings. Great for people-watching in summer when tables spill out on to the street. ££ Le Sept, 7 Old Fishmarket Close, T 225 5428. Mon-Thu 1200-1345, 1800-2200, Fri 1200-2300, Sat 1200-2230, Sun 1200-2130. Down a steep, cobbled close off the High Street below St Giles. This lively little restaurant is famed for its superb crêpes, but also has a three-course set menu offering good French bistro-type food. ££ Légume, 11 South College St, T 667 1597. Mon-Sat 1200-1400, 1730-2130. Well-positioned just off the Bridges, this vegetarian newcomer serves up a limited but well-executed menu with a distinct French influence. Service is excellent so it's good for a fast lunchtime repast. ££ Maison Bleue, 36-38 Victoria St, T 226 1900. Daily 1200-1500, 1700-late. No chance of missing this bright, blue three-storey building. Inside there’s a lively, Mediterranean feel reflected in the imaginative, ‘anything-goes’ approach to eating. Choose from Les Bouchées (mouthfuls), Les Bouchées Doubles and Les Brochettes which feature a wide range of French-influenced flavours, from North African to Oriental. Their BYOB policy (Sunday-Thursday), set lunch and pre-theatre menus make it even more of an appealing proposition.
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