Mr Nicks - Edinburgh

I had my first experience with Greek cuisine, and it did not disappoint! The dishes were beautiful and flavorful. I decided to try a few items recommended by the waiter, along with a meze. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere—bright, clean, and inviting. The staff was very attentive, making the experience even better.

I ordered the Mediterranean vegetable platter and a cappuccino at the bar. The platter was genuinely "Greek" and delicious, and the cappuccino was perfectly made. The total came to under £8 for both the platter and the coffee, which I found quite reasonable! Positives: the food was great, there were plenty of vegetarian options, the staff were helpful and courteous, there were ample seating choices, and the view of the harbor from the outdoor seating was stunning. Negatives: be mindful of the birds when dining outdoors. Recommendation: enjoy your meal during sunset for the best experience!

In our past culinary adventures, we focused on the city center, so it was refreshing to explore Leith this time. I brought along our beer enthusiast, who is a local in the area. I accompanied him since he enjoys exploring new places, and surprisingly, two out of the three restaurants we visited were his picks. We kicked things off at the Ocean Terminal shopping center, which is usually dominated by chain restaurants. However, we discovered an intriguing new Greek spot called Herr Nick’s that recently opened its doors. We were eager to give it a try.

It is so refreshing to find something else than a chain restaurant in the ocean terminal. mr. nicks menu is simple and cheap for lunch, I have hunted in my chicken pit within minutes. the chicken was crispy and juicy, folded in a perfect pitta. the pommes were between and a little al dente, but that didn't bother me excessively. I followed my kebab with a huge serving of baklava, the ideal way to increase my butter and syrup levels (which I suspected were at all times low). I'll come back happy, the intention of the sea, the music and the authentic food will be as close as I come to Greece now.

There’s certainly no shortage of food outlets in Ocean Terminal, with the likes of Wagamama, Pizza Express and Franky Benny’s all taking up residence. On a recent visit, Mr. Nick’s seemed to be the only busy outlet, with only a couple of empty tables. We (the girlfriend and myself decided to try it out. We both went for the Chicken Gyros pita. It’s described on the menu as being wrapped with tomatoes, onion tzatziki and fries and was only £4.50. Who would have thought that including fries in a pita would be such a good idea? The meat to salad to fries ratio was spot on, and there was just enough of each to keep hunger at bay but not ruin my appetite for dinner later. The staff at Mr Nicks were both friendly and helpful, making it a delightful place to pop into for a spot of lunch. It’s perfect for grabbing a quick bite to eat while out shopping or grabbing some dinner before or after a visit to the cinema. Note: They don't offer alcoholic beverages (Sorry! I didn't get any pics during this visit. Read the full review here: