City Restaurant, Nicolson Street
9 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
City Restaurant on Nicolson Street receives repeated recommendations for chippy food, with diners praising its chips, portions and value. One repeat visitor reports consistently good cooking, and another recommends its gluten-free fish supper. A commenter finds it a useful quick meal.
Address
City Restaurant Fish & Chips, 35 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9BE, United Kingdom
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/elephvant in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2025taste
Says it isn't their favourite chippy, though many people rate it highly.
- Recommendsu/Jellybabyfiend in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2025service
Agrees with the City Restaurant recommendation and praises the welcome and value.
- Recommendsu/WillowFinancial4249 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2024
Suggests this as an option, alongside a fancier alternative.
- Recommendsu/ReflectionCrazy5470 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026value
Praises it as great and easy on the wallet.
- Recommendsu/sweetheartnever in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Says it's their regular go-to spot.
- Recommendsu/AwfyScunnert in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2025taste
Recommends its gluten-free fish supper.
- Recommendsu/weebeanss in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2025consistency
Says they've tried many local chippies and this one alone stays consistently good; also notes it includes mushy peas and lemon.
- Recommendsu/Cassie-aaah in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2025
Their go-to for chippy food, though they don't care much for fish.
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- Recommendsu/Alba_goth_mommy in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026wait time
Recommends it when you want something quick, describing it as a top chippy.
- Recommendsu/mcchinly in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2025
Rates City Restaurant highly.
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