Dogstar
8 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Dogstar, and one describes both its food and atmosphere as excellent. Another commenter lists it as a go-to for small plates in the mid-priced range. One commenter notes it is tiny, while a diner who visited recently calls the food decent and singles out an unusually large langoustine.
Address
Dogstar, 17 Portland Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LA, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
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.
- Recommendsu/mightyslacker in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Suggests trying it, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/NoMorePosting2026 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Agrees with an earlier pick of this place.
- Recommendsu/Leith_Walker in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2026
Recommends Dogstar and rates its food and vibe highly.
- Recommendsu/TheHillHasMoved in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Calls it great despite being small and newly opened.
- Recommendsu/Raychillichill_ in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026
Names it a favourite small-plates spot now in the mid-range.
- Recommendsu/Sirjaffacake in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2026
Names this among fancy restaurant suggestions, with no detail given.
- Recommendsu/Jealous_Might_9318 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026taste
Recently visited and found it decent, with a notably large langoustine.
- Recommendsu/NORUSHNOPARTY in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Says they have heard positive things about it.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.