Piccante

Cafe Piccante on Broughton Street has carved out a reputation as Edinburgh's go-to late-night chippy for the post-club and post-theatre crowd. The kitchen runs until 2am on weekdays and until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights, and the shop ranks 12th among Edinburgh's 382 quick-bite venues on TripAdvisor, with 447 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5. It has been cited in national lists as one of Britain's better fish and chip cafes.

Fish and chips are the core — reviewers consistently praise the light batter and chips described as "crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside." Beyond the chippy staples there is a full menu of kebabs, burgers, pizza, haggis wraps, and the novelty deep-fried items (Mars bars, Snickers) that Edinburgh's tourist trade expects. The "munchy box" — a mixed portion tray of fried chicken, chips, and salad — has its own following. The owner is noted in several reviews for being especially welcoming to first-time visitors. Broughton Street's Greenside end is a short walk from Picardy Place and Leith Walk, putting the shop within reach of the New Town's evening trade as well.