Chaophraya Thai Restaurant is a breakfast restaurant in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Rated 4.5 stars from 3328 Google reviews. Known for rooftop views of edinburgh castle and authentic thai food cooked to thai standards. Best for date night and birthday celebration. Ranked #5 of 17 in Stockbridge. Price range: €€€.
Rankings updated April 2026
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Locals return because the food holds its own, the views are genuine, and the service remembers your name. It's not cheap, but reviewers consistently say it justifies the bill.
You're celebrating something (birthday, anniversary) and want rooftop views, authentic Thai cooking, and staff who'll make the evening feel intentional — brunch and dinner reservations are recommended.
About Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant sits on the 4th floor of 33 Castle Street with rooftop seating that overlooks Edinburgh Castle — the views alone pull people back. It's a proper Thai restaurant, not a tourist trap dressed up as one. Reviewers consistently mention dishes (Pad Mee Sua, Pad Prik Thai Dum, beef panang, hot and sour soup) cooked to Thai standards. One Thai visitor noted the flavours were 'correct,' returning twice. The cocktail list sets it apart from standard Thai dining — reviewers call them "amazing and totally different from your normal standard cocktails." Staff are trained to guide first-timers through the menu without condescension. Service moves at a professional pace (one reviewer barely noticed a slight delay on mains because the team communicated and brought complimentary prawn crackers). The room feels upmarket but isn't stiff — families, groups, and solo diners all show up. It's the kind of place where the bar staff (David, Ross, Corran, Matt, Supatra, Rita, Daniel) get name-checked in reviews because they actually remember you.
What Stands Out
Rooftop views of Edinburgh Castle
Multiple reviewers mention "table with a view of the castle," "lovely views of the Castle," and one compared the rooftop experience to "sitting at a roof top restaurant near Chaophraya river in Thailand."
Authentic Thai food cooked to Thai standards
A Thai visitor wrote "authentic Thai food" and "รสชาติคือถูกต้อง" (the flavour is correct), then returned twice. Reviewers name specific dishes (Pad Mee Sua, Pad Prik Thai Dum, beef panang) and praise them as "delicious" and "excellent."
Cocktails and service that stand out
Reviewers describe cocktails as "amazing and totally different from your normal standard cocktails." Staff are individually praised ("thanks, Supatra", "shoutout to Daniel," "special shoutout to Rita") for being "friendly," "attentive," and "helpful," especially with first-timers who "hadn't really done much Thai food before."
What Customers Say
Waiters were very helpful as we hadn't really done much Thai food before.
Cocktails were amazing and totally different from your normal standard cocktails.
In addition to the excellent food and service (thanks, Supatra!), the ambience and view were amazing.
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Practical Information
Contact
4th Floor, Chaophraya Thai Restaurant, 33 Castle St, Edinburgh EH2 3DN, United Kingdom
+44 131 634 0023Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
Yes. Brunch, lunch, and dinner reservations are recommended — the restaurant accepts them via their website. Walk-ins risk waiting, especially weekends.
€€€ (upmarket). Reviewers mention it as a special occasion destination (birthday, anniversary) and note "great value for money" during winter sale offers, suggesting standard pricing is premium but justified by the food and views.
Yes, but it's luck of the draw. Multiple reviewers mention "table with a view of the castle" and "views of the Castle," but not all tables have them. Request it when you book.
Start with satay and hot and sour soup (both mentioned in reviews). For mains, reviewers praise the beef panang and Pad Mee Sua. Staff are noted for being "very helpful" and "guiding us through the menu expertly" if you ask.
Yes. The rooftop seating is outdoors with views of the castle. The venue also offers wheelchair-accessible seating and facilities.
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