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About Manni's
Manni's is a fast food restaurant on Elm Row in Edinburgh, with a halal menu built around fried chicken and burgers. The menu runs to 62 dishes, and the chicken comes as tenders with buffalo sauce, in Nashville and Juicy Buffalo flavours, and as a rice box. Burgers include a smashed beef burger on a toasted brioche bun. Loaded fries come in several versions, among them buffalo loaded fries, and house-made ranch is available as a sauce. Drinks include Jarritos Mexican cola, Jarritos Guava, Irn Bru and Coca Cola. For dessert, the kitchen serves hot cookie dough with soft serve ice cream. The restaurant prepares food for takeaway and for eating in, so you can collect an order or sit down with it.
Good to know
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
62 dishes · mains £1–16- Jarritos Guava£3.99
- Coca Cola£2.15
- Irn Bru£2.15
- Diet Coke£2.15
- Ice Tropical£2.15
- Jarrrito Mexican Cola£3.99
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention buffalo chicken tenders, loaded fries, smashed beef burger and jarritos mexican cola.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention buffalo chicken tenders, loaded fries, smashed beef burger and jarritos mexican cola.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the chicken tenders, praising the juicy, well-seasoned meat and the heat of the Nashville and buffalo sauces, with a large pot of buffalo sauce for dipping and house made ranch called addictive. Close behind are the burgers, described as generously filled with a toasted brioche bun, and the rice box and buffalo loaded fries, both called full of flavour. Several point to the Mexican cola as a good drink pick, and one praises the hot cookie dough with soft serve. Portions and value come up repeatedly, with tenders and burger meals described as filling and fairly priced for Edinburgh. Staff are consistently called friendly and attentive, and food is said to come out fast even when busy. No real complaints appear. One reviewer describes late night staff joking with customers like friends while locals filled the seats and takeout counter.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the chicken tenders, praising the juicy, well-seasoned meat and the heat of the Nashville and buffalo sauces, with a large pot of buffalo sauce for dipping and house made ranch called addictive. Close behind are the burgers, described as generously filled with a toasted brioche bun, and the rice box and buffalo loaded fries, both called full of flavour. Several point to the Mexican cola as a good drink pick, and one praises the hot cookie dough with soft serve. Portions and value come up repeatedly, with tenders and burger meals described as filling and fairly priced for Edinburgh. Staff are consistently called friendly and attentive, and food is said to come out fast even when busy. No real complaints appear. One reviewer describes late night staff joking with customers like friends while locals filled the seats and takeout counter.
Featured reviews
- Diana Köpf
“The Ambiente was cozy and not overwhelming.just perfect! We ordered the smashed Beef Burger and normal Fries and those fries were the best i ever Had! Would recommend 11/10”
- yanira Bennett
“An amazing experience! 🍔 The food at American Beef was absolutely incredible. The burger was delicious, and everything we tried tasted amazing. The restaurant was very clean, well-organised, and well-maintained. But what really stood out was the customer service — absolutely outstanding! The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional, making the whole experience even better. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place to everyone. Everything was 10/10! 👏❤️”
- Tariro Alfa Chatiza
“Popped in by chance and what a an experience!!!! Definitely my new burger spot, very generous portions and scrumptious. Perfect amount of heat with the sauce on the tenders (tried the Nashville and Juicy Buffalo) they were really tasty and filling. And the staff is so attentive & patient. Can’t wait to try more of the menu.”
- Michael Oppenheimer
“I came for the food (which was delicious) but what impressed me was the service! Who goes to a fast food place expecting staff to do that little extra (like bring a large container of buffalo sauce to dip the delicious tenders in) and joke and talk to the customers like they are friends?? That was what I saw and experienced when I came to Manni’s for a small late night snack. My tenders with buffalo sauce were excellent! Juicy chicken and just the right amount of burn from the sauce. Seating for 20 people but most people had takeout this time of the night. In the 25 minutes I was at Manni’s there were 30 people that picked up food or ate in - this seems like a place locals go to for affordable and tasty food. Next time I’m trying the loaded fries!”
- Cj Taylor
“Busy but food came out fast. Chicken was well seasoned, tasty, crunchy and the portion sizes are great value for money. 6.50 for 5 BIG tenders. Good drinks selections aswell. Try the jarritos Mexican cola. Oh and they have house made ranch. It's addictive. Will be back!!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“MANNIS is an Edinburgh food spot on Elm Row serving crispy fried chicken, juicy chicken burgers, Nashville-style chicken, smash burgers, Buffalo chicken and loaded fries. Peri peri grilled chicken loaded fries and rice dishes , freshly iced ice cream and bold flavour shakes . Our menu is all about bold flavours, crispy textures and generous portions, freshly prepared for takeaway and dining in. Find MANNIS on Elm Row, Edinburgh, close to Leith Walk and the city centre. Burger restaurant Edinburgh Fried chicken Edinburgh Food near Elm Row Best burgers in Edinburgh Halal chicken Edinburgh”
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
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- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Restroom
- Dining options· 3
- Counter service
- Seating
- Table service
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Location
Fast food near Manni's
- Pepe's4.62,7231.5 mi£10–20
fresh, tasty food, prompt table service, delivery and takeaway
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manni's | 4.9440 | — | £10–20 | buffalo chicken tenders, loaded fries, smashed beef burger |
| Pepe's | 4.62,723 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | fresh, tasty food, prompt table service, delivery and takeaway |
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