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Leftfield
🍽️FoodClosed · Opens Thursday 5:00 PM$$ · Mid-range

Leftfield

4.7 ·

Settle in at Leftfield, the Edinburgh bistro that locals treat as their neighbourhood favourite. Share a short menu of carefully cooked dishes alongside wines selected with obvious care.

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Full description

Leftfield is a small bistro that reviewers call a great neighbourhood restaurant, anchored by a wine list that shows careful thought about where bottles come from. The menu is intentionally short: nothing showy, just quality ingredients cooked with care, with toast platters and burrata mentioned among the dishes.

Diners say it is worth asking staff for recommendations on both food and wine, and the team has also hosted private celebrations with custom menus and pastries. With a 4.7 rating and mid-range pricing, it suits couples and local regulars looking for a relaxed lunch or dinner.

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Address

12 Barclay Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 4HP, UK
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Reservations are a must, as reviewers insist you book ahead
  • ask the staff for dish and wine recommendations
  • it is closed on Mondays, so plan around that
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Reviews

Great neighbourhood restaurant with a fantastic wine list showing real attention to provenance and quality. The menu is intentionally small: nothing showy, just great quality ingredients cooked with care and flair. Only one veggie option on offer in the mains, but it was flavoursome and beautifully executed. Oh, and…

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Tamara Van Strijthem

2/5

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