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.
Tip: Cash is quickest for the late-night takeaway crowd. The lamb tikka and naan is the order after midnight.
Address: 7 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BH
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 close.
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.
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 to 21:00; go straight there from the Lyceum or Usher Hall.
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.
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.
Dishoom on St Andrew Square in Edinburgh New Town, open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, serving the slow-cooked Irani cafe menu into the small.
Try: Raan and midnight naan
Tip: The full menu is available until closing. Book the late slot on weekends if you are coming from a theatre or concert.
