Chaophraya Thai Restaurant is a breakfast restaurant in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Rated 4.5 stars from 3385 Google reviews. Known for castle views and rooftop seating and authentic thai cuisine and attentive service. Best for birthday celebrations and groups and families. Price range: €€€.
Rankings updated May 2026
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
Across 3,381 Google reviews, 87% gave four or five stars.
Quick Verdict
Chaophraya delivers authentic Thai cuisine and knockout castle views with genuinely attentive service—a Stockbridge standout for celebrations, groups, and solo diners alike.
You want unobstructed Edinburgh Castle views, authentic Thai food, and service that remembers your name.
About Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant in Stockbridge has established itself as Edinburgh's go-to for authentic Thai cuisine, commanding a 4.5-star rating across 3,328 reviews with 71% five-star ratings. The restaurant's defining asset is its spectacular rooftop seating with unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle—a backdrop that elevates every meal from casual lunch to special occasion. The kitchen delivers authentic Thai flavours with dishes like Khao Pad Sapparod (King Prawn Pineapple Fried Rice) and Pad Mee Sua that consistently earn praise for fragrance, balance, and fresh ingredients. Service stands out as genuinely attentive: staff guide first-time Thai diners through the menu with patience, remember regulars by name, and proactively compensate minor delays with complimentary prawn crackers. The bar programme—featuring great cocktails that diverge from "standard" offerings, a curated wine list with Portuguese and house selections, and an impressive tea menu—transforms the space into a destination for both food and drink. The restaurant is women-owned, wheelchair-accessible throughout, and welcomes families with high chairs, changing tables, and a dedicated kids' menu. Brunch, lunch, and dinner reservations are recommended, particularly for weekend tables with castle views.
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wines and cocktails — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
What Stands Out
Castle views and rooftop seating
Multiple recent reviews highlight the 'spectacular views', 'stunning views of Edinburgh Castle', and the glass cube area with castle backdrop as a defining feature that enhances the dining experience.
Authentic Thai cuisine and attentive service
Reviewers consistently praise 'authentic Thai food', 'delicious and served by a really friendly team', and staff who 'guide us through the menu expertly' and go 'the extra mile to help'—particularly named servers like Daniel, Rita, and Ben.
Cocktails and beverage programme
Reviews describe cocktails as 'amazing and totally different from your normal standard cocktails', with great beer selection, wine list, and tea selection noted in GBP attributes.
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google, in the language they were written
“Good location, setting, food and service where they went the extra mile to help.”
“For desserts we ordered chocolate cake with ice cream and mango sticky rice.”
“Staff lacking basic manners, poor quality of wine and overpriced.”Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
4th Floor, Chaophraya Thai Restaurant, 33 Castle St, Edinburgh EH2 3DN, United Kingdom
+44 131 634 0023Visit WebsiteView MenuCommon Questions
How consistently good is Chaophraya Thai Restaurant?
Across 3,381 Google reviews, 87% of visitors gave four or five stars — placing Chaophraya Thai Restaurant among Stockbridge's most reliably rated breakfast restaurants.
Is Chaophraya Thai Restaurant good for a date night?
Yes — Chaophraya Thai Restaurant is rated as a Romantic setting by its regulars on Google, with a strong wine list and cocktail programme. Reservations are recommended, particularly for evenings.
Do you need to book Chaophraya Thai Restaurant in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended for lunch and dinner — Chaophraya Thai Restaurant is a popular choice in Stockbridge and tends to fill quickly, particularly at weekends.
Does Chaophraya Thai Restaurant have outdoor seating?
Yes — Chaophraya Thai Restaurant offers outdoor seating, which pairs well with its romantic atmosphere. Outdoor tables are popular during warmer months so arriving early or booking ahead helps.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
Yes—multiple recent reviews celebrate birthdays here, praising the 'lovely place' with castle views, excellent service, and 'amazing' cocktails. The restaurant's romantic and upscale atmosphere makes it ideal for special occasions.
Brunch, lunch, and dinner reservations are recommended, especially for weekend tables with castle views. The restaurant accepts reservations and is popular for groups and families.
Yes. Chaophraya has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating throughout the restaurant.
The Khao Pad Sapparod (King Prawn Pineapple Fried Rice) is highlighted as 'excellent—fragrant, well-balanced, with sweet pineapple and large, fresh prawns'. Pad Mee Sua, beef curry noodles, and lamb massaman are also frequently praised.
Absolutely. The restaurant offers high chairs, changing tables, a kids' menu, and is explicitly marked as family-friendly and good for kids. Staff are noted as patient and helpful with families.
Paid street parking is available, though spaces are usually difficult to find in the Stockbridge area. Consider arriving early or using public transport.
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