Alba Bistro

We found the Alba in 2022. Frequented it often for supper, then returning for a late coffee. Food was always great, varied and they would accommodate your needs. Owners are friendly and staff is attentive. This year was the same with great food and service. It’s in a really neat location in the grass market. Pricing is reasonable. Friendly and reliable establishment.

We enjoyed the food and service here. Breakfast options are mostly the same as a cafe anywhere in central Edinburgh, but delivered in a relaxed atmosphere with courteous service. As a tourist, it's nice to be recognised when entering an eatery. it doesn't often happen in tourist areas. Customers are here one day, and gone the next day, and it can show in the level of service. We didn't find that here, and it was a pleasant surprise. Staff were happy to accommodate my partner's request for a different option during breakfast serving hours. As a bonus, the coffee is better than most - and we've tried a few. If you're in the Grassmarket area, take the time to find this place. We are glad we did.

This is hands down the best place on the Grassmarket! The menu is so varied that you'll have difficulty deciding what to order! We had a table of four and all of us ordered something different and every dish was so tasty! We really only went in for a drink and even though they were filling up, they offered us a table and we loved it so much we wound up staying for dinner. The staff was so welcoming and just super fun, unlike the other places we had visited on the Grassmarket. The only regret was that we did not visit this place on our first night because we would not have wasted our time anywhere else. Thanks so much!