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From the faux snakeskin tabletops, gold-leaf ceiling and monochrome art to the attentive, French-accented service, this newcomer to the Edinburgh scene adds a quirky but appealing sense of style to a solid base of culinary expertise, with intriguing flavours enhanced by unusual and attractive presentation. Plunge into a seven-course tasting menu (around £55 ) or dabble with a good-value two-course lunch ( £13 ).
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Bella Mbriana
This bustling bistro, loud with the buzz of conversation and the clink of glasses and cutlery, is no ordinary Italian, but a little corner of cosmopolitan Naples complete with hearty Neapolitan home cooking by friendly owner/chef Rosario. The food ranges from rich and tasty zuppa di fagiole (broth of borlotti beans, garlic, mussels and clams) to delicious scampi Portofino (fat langoustines in white wine, garlic, tomato and fennel seed).
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Café Marlayne
All weathered wood and warm yellow walls, this bistro is a cosy little nook offering satisfying French farmhouse cooking - escargots with garlic and parsley, or boudin noir (black pudding) with sautéed apples - at very reasonable prices. It's small, so book a table well in advance. There's another branch in Old Town.
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Gordon's Trattoria
The aroma of garlic bread wafting into the street will guide you into this snug haven of wisecracking waiters and hearty Italian comfort food. In summer you can chomp on pizza and slurp wine at a pavement table, and late-night hours means that Gordon's often develops a bit of a party atmosphere after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Kitchin
Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced Scottish produce is the philosophy that has won a Michelin star for this elegant but unpretentious restaurant. The menu moves with the seasons, of course, so expect fresh salads in summer and game in winter, and shellfish dishes such as seared scallops with endive tarte tatin , when there's an 'r' in the month.
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La P'tite Folie
Breton-owned la P'tite Folie is a delightful little wood-panelled bistro whose menu takes in the French classics - moules marinières (mussels) and coq au vin (chicken casserole with red wine and mushrooms) - as well as steaks, seafood and a range of plats du jour . The two-course lunch is a bargain at around £8 . There's another branch in the West End .
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Petit Paris
Like the name says, this is a little bit of Paris complete with gingham tablecloths in red, blue and green, French posters and ads on the walls, friendly (often French) staff and French music. The menu includes classics such as escargots in Pernod and garlic, coq au vin and bouillabaisse . There's a lunch and early evening special including a plat du jour and a coffee for around £7 . A second branch in Old Town has outdoor tables in summer.
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Valvona & Crolla
The menu at this bright and cheerful café, tucked away at the back of the famous deli, is based on family recipes from central and southern Italy such as penne alla puttanesca (pasta with anchovy, caper, olive and tomato) and sogliola con parmigiano al forno (lemon sole baked with Parmigiano Reggiano and cream). Fancy some wine with that? Choose a bottle from the deli on your way in and have it served at your table (around £6 corkage).
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Vincaffè
Foodie colours dominate at this delightful Italian bistro - bottle-green pillars and banquettes, chocolate- and cream-coloured walls, espresso-black tables. The food is straightforward but made with the finest-quality ingredients, ranging from superb antipasto to a fritatta di funghi (omelette made with Cremini mushrooms and dried porcini, Parmigiano Reggiano and parsley).
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Vintners Rooms
A Georgian wine-merchant's saleroom, beautifully decorated with original 18th-century stucco work (the auctioneer stood in the alcove to the left of the fireplace), forms the beautiful centrepiece of this delightful French restaurant. It's tucked away on a back street near the Water of Leith.
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