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Mibbes Aye
I go to the Festival Theatre a fair bit and usually go for lunch/early dinner first. If you want something within ten minutes’ walk then there is no shortage, in practically any direction.
Mother India as mentioned, Kalpna too, if you’re okay with Indian dishes.
There are a few really nice restaurants on the Royal Mile, either side of the Bridges. If you are going to the evening performance not all might open early enough for you, so worth checking out.
There are a number of places within a few streets of the EFT to the south-west, towards George Square and the like. There’s a bit of choice there as there are many different styles of food.
As Easty’s said above, Field is a good shout and no distance at all. The Tower at the Museum is another option if the budget isn’t a worry :greengrin
I like to try different places but every other time I go I tend to opt for La Garrigue on Jeffrey Street, halfway between the Market Street entrance to Waverley Station and the Royal Mile. It’s southern French cuisine from the Languedoc, so it’s hearty and tasty essentially. Fifteen minute walk to the EFT at a brisk pace.
If you’ve got time for a pre-theatre drink, I would recommend the Captains Bar on South College Street, just round the corner from the theatre It’s a small, small pub but very friendly and they often have a couple of folk playing live music.
I hope you enjoy The Nutcracker. Scottish Ballet are really decent and put on a great production. It’s a bit of a tradition for me to take my daughter to The Nutcracker each Christmas and we are both looking forward to it again :aok: