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The Outsider Restaurant

George IV Bridge 15-16, EH1 1EE Edinburgh

Closed now · opens Wed 12:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

puddings and afters...
chocolate & espresso pavé, peanut & yoghurt ice cream
7.90
Chocolate and espresso pavé with peanut and yoghurt ice cream
estimate≈ 580 kcal45 g carbsheavy 29
coconut & lemongrass panna cotta, pineapple, mint & chilli salsa, coconut sablé
6.90
Coconut and lemongrass panna cotta
estimate≈ 420 kcal38 g carbsheavy 35
baked plums, crushed amaretti, honey, vanilla ice cream
7.80
Baked plums with vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 380 kcal42 g carbs
lemon sorbet, frozen scottish vodka
6.80
Lemon sorbet with vodka
estimate≈ 210 kcal25 g carbsheavy 39
affogato - double espresso, vanilla ice cream, biscotti
6.70
Affogato
estimate≈ 310 kcal28 g carbsheavy 42
sweet wine and port
dark chocolate & kirsch truffles
4.80
Dark chocolate and kirsch truffles
estimate≈ 220 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
fabulous cheese
a two or three cheese cheese board - salty oat cakes, bread, grape, quince...
11.80
Cheese board
estimate≈ 650 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
starters
soup of the day with crusty artisan bread
6.70
Soup of the day
estimate≈ 320 kcal40 g carbsbalanced 77
mutton and venison terrine
7.90
butternut, apricot and almond chutney, truffle oil, caraway oat crispbread
estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
pea & smoked brie risotto
6.90
Pea and smoked brie risotto — pea houmous, crispy leeks, capers
estimate≈ 410 kcal35 g carbs
salted cod brandade stuffed piquillo peppers
6.80
tomato stew, smoked pepper rouille, crispy seaweed
estimate≈ 340 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
honey and whisky braised onion
7.20
smoked portabella mushroom, stilton, fennel oatcake
estimate≈ 390 kcal28 g carbs
fish
steamed mussels
18.60
Steamed mussels and fries — white wine, cream, bacon, parmesan, fresh basil, fries
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 66
pan fried sea trout
24.80
spinach, garlic and caper risotto, crispy capers, burnt lemon
estimate≈ 620 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
roast whole lobster
38.70
garlic butter, salad, fries and garlic mayo
estimate≈ 920 kcal55 g carbs
pan fried hake
25.70
miso braised butternut, coconut and ginger broth, tenderstem broccoli sweet chilli oil, spring onions
estimate≈ 510 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
others
cajun charred pork loin
24.70
sweet potato & spring onion chomp, pickled fennel, tenderstem broccoli, coriander yoghurt
estimate≈ 680 kcal38 g carbsbalanced 83
pan roast duck breast
29.20
garlic crushed potato, black pudding, basil and cherry tomato sauce vierge
estimate≈ 740 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
charred venison haunch
27.90
haggis, butternut squash fondant, sauteed kale, mojo verde, apple and vanilla chutney
estimate≈ 690 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
maple & chilli glazed seitanvegan
20.80
Maple and chilli glazed seitan — roasted sweet potato, tofu butterbean cream, chunky chickpeas, zaatar savoury cabbage, pomegranate molasses
estimate≈ 580 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 89
smoked tomato pappardelle
19.80
roast aubergine, olives, capers, lemon, rocket pesto and grana padano
estimate≈ 720 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 74
rib eye steak
34.70
lemon garlic butter, black pepper hand and cut chips with rocket parmesan & tomato (matured 35 days, john gilmour scottish butcher, tweed valley sourced)
estimate≈ 950 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
35 day hung flat iron
25.80
Flat iron steak — chateaubri butter, hand cut chips with rocket, parmesan & tomato (matured 35 days, john gilmour scottish butcher, tweed valley sourced)
estimate≈ 880 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 68
side things
crispy chipotle whitebait
6.70
langoustine rouille, lime
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
spiced sweet potato wedges
5.20
chive crème fraîche
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
sauteed sugar snaps and peas
4.90
with toasted seeds and fennel salt
estimate≈ 120 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
apple, beetroot & raisin coleslaw
4.80
Apple, beetroot and raisin coleslaw
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 71
fries or garlicy fries
4.80
Fries
estimate≈ 450 kcal50 g carbs
mixed leaf salad with red onion and cherry tomato
4.80
Mixed leaf salad
estimate≈ 80 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
mixed olives for two
4.80
Mixed olives
estimate≈ 350 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
crusty artisan bread for 2/4
3.20
Artisan bread
estimate≈ 400 kcal75 g carbs
specials 12pm til sold out... spain '19
green spillet pea, broccoli and tarragon soy
6.70
Green pea and broccoli with tarragon soy
estimate≈ 150 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
char-grilled pork loin, sweet potato fondant, pork ears, pot braised red cabbage, apple & vanilla
11.50
Char-grilled pork loin
estimate≈ 620 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
pan fried sea trout, clories & crunchy bulgur wheat, lime & maple dressing
12.70
Pan fried sea trout
estimate≈ 550 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
lunch 12pm - 5pm
chargrilled burger, cheddar, sesame bun, tomato relish, gem lettuce, tomato, dill pickle, garlic mayo and fries
11.80
Chargrilled burger
estimate≈ 980 kcal75 g carbs
pan fried codey, garlic and chive crushed potato, fennel and orange marmalade, tarragon cream
10.80
Pan fried cod
estimate≈ 520 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
steamed mussels, white wine, cream, bacon, parmesan, basil, fries
10.90
Steamed mussels and fries
estimate≈ 850 kcal55 g carbs
buckwheat and spinach pancake with mushrooms, miso and cashew bechamel, wild leaves
9.80
Buckwheat and spinach pancake with mushrooms
estimate≈ 480 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
steak frites, peppercorn sauce
12.20
Steak frites
estimate≈ 820 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
roast pork belly focaccia, gojuchang shredded turnip, kombu emulsion, sesame and sugar snaps
10.70
Roast pork belly focaccia
estimate≈ 650 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
catalan pan fish stew, cobi, trout, mussels, saffron, toasted almonds, squid ink aioli
11.40
Catalan pan fish stew
estimate≈ 550 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
pan fried gnocchi, roasted peppers and broccoli, spinach, roast pepper pesto, toasted almonds
9.70
Pan fried gnocchi
estimate≈ 620 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 74
side things (or see over)
fries or garlicky fries
5.30
Fries
estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbs
crispy whitebait, langoustine rouille, lime
6.70
Crispy whitebait
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

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Limited vegetarian options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose the glazed seitan with tofu butterbean cream or gnocchi with roasted peppers and broccoli. The menu contains a lot of meat and fish.

1 vegetarian and 1 vegan dishes out of 48

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Protein-rich mains and fish

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu offers various meat and fish dishes with a low glycemic index. Many main courses suit carbohydrate-aware eating.

23 diabetes-friendly · 49 dishes

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Address
George IV Bridge 15-16, EH1 1EE Edinburgh
Hours
Mon12:00–22:00
Tue12:00–22:00
Wed12:00–22:00
Thu12:00–22:00
Fri12:00–22:00
Sat12:00–22:00
Sun12:00–22:00
Monday - Sunday 11-6pm mentioned separately, possibly for a different service or recruitment
Contact
+441312263131 outsiderhq@hotmail.com
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), theoutsiderrestaurant.com/
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