Indian££southsideMon-Thu 12:00-23:50; Fri-Sat 12:00-01:00; Sun 12:00-23:50Until Mon-Thu 00:00, Fri-Sat 02:00
Kebab Mahal on Nicolson Square in Edinburgh, a halal Punjabi grill open since 1979, serving tandoori chicken and lamb curry until 02:00 on weekends.
Try: Tandoori grill and lamb curry
Tip: Cash is quickest for the late-night takeaway crowd. The lamb tikka and naan is the order after midnight.
British gastropub££tollcross-west-endDaily 08:00-01:00Until Daily 01:00
The Caley Picture House on Lothian Road in Edinburgh, a JD Wetherspoon pub in a grade-B listed 1923 cinema, serving budget food from 08:00 until kitchen.
Try: Full Wetherspoon kitchen including pies and burgers
Tip: The listed art-deco interior is impressive regardless of the Wetherspoon context. Look up at the original ceiling before ordering.
Scottish££new-townMon-Thu 17:00-21:15; Fri-Sun 16:00-21:15Until Daily 21:15
L'Alba D'Oro on Henderson Row in Edinburgh New Town, open evening-only since 1975, the city's most decorated chip shop serving fresh-chipped Scottish haddock.
Try: Battered haddock and chips
Tip: Closes at 21:15 sharp. The post-theatre window is 20:30-21:00; go straight there from the Lyceum or Usher Hall.
Italian££new-townMon-Thu 11:30-02:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-03:00; Sun 11:30-02:00Until Sun-Thu 01:00, Fri-Sat 03:00
Bar Napoli on Hanover Street in Edinburgh New Town, an Italian restaurant and bar open until 03:00 on weekend nights, serving pasta, pizza and Italian bar.
Try: Pasta, pizza and Italian bar food
Tip: The late-night kitchen runs until 02:30 on Friday and Saturday. The last half-hour is takeaway only.
Burgers££old-townSun-Fri 16:00-03:00; Sat 12:00-03:00Until Daily 03:00
OX184 on Cowgate in Edinburgh Old Town, a late-night bar and kitchen open until 03:00 with wood-grill burgers, steaks and loaded fries in an industrial space.
Try: Wood-fired grill burgers, steaks and ribs
Tip: Late-night food runs until 02:00 Wednesday to Sunday only. The craft beer selection is Edinburgh's most serious at this hour.