A lively Old Town chippy with big portions, broad menu variety, and plenty of happy diners, though some recent complaints about greasiness, inconsistency, and service mean it’s best approached as a convenient crowd-pleaser rather than a flawless destination meal.
Landy's Fish and Chips delivers solid neighborhood dining with reliable food quality and attentive service, though inconsistent execution—particularly greasiness and temperature control—prevents higher performance. The excellent Royal Mile location and generous portions make it competitive with respected local favorites, but mid-range pricing and variable quality keep it from approaching grade A territory. Best suited for families and casual diners seeking classic Scottish fried comfort food rather than refined or delicate cuisine.
Landy’s feels like a busy, high-footfall Old Town chippy that knows exactly where it lives: right on the Royal Mile, built for hungry walkers, families, and tourists who want a fast reset without sacrificing a proper sit-down meal. The room is repeatedly described as clean, cheerful, and spacious, and the mood ranges from relaxed to lively. One reviewer summed up the vibe neatly as a “cool atmosphere” with food that was “spot on,” which is very much the core appeal here. The cooking leans classic Scottish comfort food with a playful side. The star is still the fish-and-chips canon, but the menu stretches into haggis spring rolls, black pudding Scotch egg, tapas-style sharing plates, vegan fish and chips, and desserts like deep-fried Mars Bar and sticky toffee pudding. That means it suits diners who want local flavors with a bit of novelty; it is not a temple of restraint. If you love crispy batter, generous portions, and a menu that gives you a whistle-stop tour of Scottish fried food, you’ll have a good time. If you want delicate, minimalist cooking, this is not your lane. For families, it looks genuinely workable: the menu has plenty of familiar foods kids can handle, including chips, burgers, mac and cheese, chicken, puddings, and even a kids’ fish and chips portion mentioned in reviews. That said, one review complained about pressure around soft drinks, so parents may want to keep an eye on upsells. Overall, it’s kid-friendly in the practical sense, especially for older children who like fried classics, but adventurous or very picky eaters may still default to chips, burgers, or mac and cheese rather than the more Scottish dishes.
Area vibe: Historic, tourist-heavy district with historic landmarks, shops and eateries.
Safety: Generally busy and well-lit in evenings on main streets though pickpocketing and crowds occur; stay aware.
What's nearby: Next to North Bridge, close to Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Waverley Station and many tourist restaurants and pubs.