Ada Restaurant brings the flavours of Turkey to Edinburgh city centre, serving a wide-ranging menu of traditional meze dishes, charcoal-grilled meats and comforting Turkish classics. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant is a popular choice for family meals, date nights, group gatherings and special occasions, with dedicated vegetarian options and a children’s menu helping to cater for a variety of diners.
Inside, the restaurant draws inspiration from the Mediterranean, with exposed brickwork, whitewashed walls and warm terracotta tones. Wooden tables and chairs add to the rustic feel, while colourful mosaic-style pendant lamps cast a soft glow across the dining room. Artwork displayed throughout the space enhances the sense of character, creating a relaxed setting for leisurely lunches and evening meals alike.
The menu showcases the rich and varied flavours of Turkish cuisine. Cold meze dishes include cacik, baba ganoush, tabbouleh and hummus, while hot meze options range from deep-fried calamari and falafel to grilled halloumi, lamb meatballs and spicy chicken wings. These dishes make ideal starters or can be combined for a sharing-style meal.
For larger plates, guests can choose from a variety of traditional mains, including chicken guvec, chicken beyti, chicken meatballs and slow-cooked lamb casseroles. The charcoal grill plays a central role in the menu, producing dishes such as lamb chops and mixed grills, while seafood lovers can opt for dishes such as grilled sea bass. Vegetarian diners are well catered for with options such as grilled halloumi served with mixed vegetables. Wraps, sides and a children’s menu add further variety.
Desserts include Turkish favourites such as baklava alongside cheesecake, chocolate cake and ice cream. The drinks list features sparkling, white, rose and red wines, beers, spirits, mocktails and soft drinks, alongside classic cocktails such as Cosmopolitans and Tom Collins. Hot drinks, including Turkish-inspired coffees and teas, provide a fitting end to the meal.