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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