Best tip - a bistro called Petit Paris on Grassmarket. The lunch deal is quite exceptional value for money, however get there early as there's very limited space and it's rather popular.

Failing this a picnic in the botanical gardens is also great on a sunny day.

38-40 Grassmarket;
tel: (0131) 226 2442;
www.petitparis-restaurant.co.uk

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La Camargue is a French brasserie in Leith not too far from the Royal Yacht Britannia. A large lobster hangs over the door which does give you a clue that it is very much seafood orientated. What do you expect? Leith is a port after all! It does however cater for meat eaters as well, so fear not.

A two course of starter and main costs £16 and is good value. Starters include lobster soup, mussels, oysters and salmon. Mains range from fish such as Dover sole and halibut to meat such as venison and steak. Check out the website for the menu, but for £16 it allowed me to try things I have never tried before such as oysters. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The bar next door, Cameo bar, is worth a visit as well.

23 Commercial Street, Leith; tel: 0131 554 9999;
Transport: take the (very frequent) bus 22 from Princes street to get to Commercial Street;
www.camcameo.co.uk

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Modern Scottish food intrigues, but there is not enough of it. La Garrigue does great things with duck and other Languedoc specialities, and the cheeses and lavender brulee are very good indeed.

www.lagarrigue.co.uk/ 31 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh

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French brasserie in Leith. Generous portions of high quality fare coupled with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Need I say any more? Probably pay £17 for two courses.

88 Commercial Street; Leith; tel: 0131 553 5933;
Directions: get very frequent no. 22 bus from Princes street off jump off one or two stops before Royal Yacht Britannia/Ocean Terminal.

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