Restaurants in Edinburgh
Old Town eateries like The Grain Store Restaurant and trendy Outsider serve modern Scottish cuisine. Breathe the sea air in Leith while tucking into fresh fish at Skippers and splash out on Michelin-starred Restaurant Martin Wishart. In the New Town, there's everything from organic to Middle-Eastern and Indian, or opt for the panoramic views at Forth Floor Restaurant. Most restaurants are open for lunch. Tips at 10% of the bill are discretionary.
Top-end
Expand all1. The Witchery - Medieval splendour
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The Witchery, just a few steps from Edinburgh Castle in the Old Town, has a reputation as one of the city's best restaurants. Dine by candlelight in a beautifully restored 16th-century building that exudes medieval luxury. The small but exquisite menu features delights like pistachio-crusted wild sea bass, Scottish game, and oysters. Come for romantic dinners or opt for excellent-value lunch menus.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-11.30pm
Address
Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NF
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 225 5613
Transport
Bus 23, 24, 27, 41, 42, 45 or 67 - tram works may cause disruption
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2. Restaurant Martin Wishart - Culinary thrills
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Inspired Michelin-starred chef Martin Wishart creates wonders from fresh ingredients at his restaurant in Leith. Starched tablecloths create a pure, minimalist atmosphere where food is the primary feature. Every course is a surprise, for example scallops and artichoke in hazelnut butter and coffee sauce. The enormous cheese selection in between courses is recommended.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 12pm-2pm & 7pm-10pm
Address
54, The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 5533 557
3. Number One - Michelin-starred dining
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Nestled snugly inside The Balmoral Hotel in the New Town, Michelin-starred Number One offers a first-class menu with Franco-Scottish overtones. Red lacquered walls and gold velvet seats create an atmosphere of restrained luxury. Young British artists' work decorates the walls. Try the chef's spectacular seven-course tasting menu which offers wine pairings. It opens only at night.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 6.30pm-10pm
Address
The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 557 6727
Transport
Bus 1, 3, 10, 11, 15, 15A, 16, 19, 22, 25, 31, 33, 34 or 36 - tram works may cause disruption
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4. Rhubarb - Opulent boutique-hotel dining
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The magnificently plush Rhubarb in South Edinburgh is located in opulent boutique hotel Prestonfield. Come for the decor but also for the fine food. Main courses include dishes such as pigeon with Muscat dressing and the assiette of Rhubarb's desserts is worth waiting for. There are also some excellent vegetarian and seafood options, like the sea bass and artichoke ravioli.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-2pm & 6.30pm-10pm
Address
Prestonfield, Priestfield Road, Edinburgh EH16 5UT
Telephone
+44 (0)131 225 1333
Mid-range
Expand all5. The Grain Store Restaurant - Affordable fine dining
Show moreHoused in a former 17th-century storehouse, The Grain Store Restaurant has candle-lit stone walls that create an antique atmosphere perfect for intimate dinners. Home-made bread and classic recipes using local produce make it an excellent all-rounder. Loch Fyne oysters, venison and guinea fowl are all great choices. Lunches are great value and the classic Old Town view is one of the best.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-1.45pm & 6pm-9.45pm
Address
30, Victoria Street (1st floor), Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2JW
Telephone
+ 44 (0) 131 225 7635
Transport
Bus 23, 24, 27 or 45 - tram works may cause disruption
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6. Forth Floor Restaurant - Dinner with a view
Show more Located at Harvey Nichols, the Forth Floor Restaurant boasts superb views that stretch as far as the Firth of Forth on a clear day. There's also quality cuisine here, with succulent dishes using fresh Scottish produce. The menu includes venison, oxtail and vegetarian risotto with lime and ginger. The ambiance is simple and relaxed.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm; Sat & Sun 12pm-3.30pm; Tue-Sat 6pm-10pm
Address
Harvey Nichols, 30-34 St Andrew Square, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 2AD
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 5248 350
Transport
Bus 1, 3, 10, 11, 15, 15A, 16, 19, 22, 25, 31, 33, 34 or 36 - tram works may cause disruption
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7. Canny Man's - Open sandwiches
Show moreLocated in the genteel suburb of Morningside, Canny Man's is worth the journey out of town. A quaint pub with bric-a-brac covering every available surface, it serves hundreds of varieties of Danish open sandwich made with top quality ingredients such as topside of beef and lobster.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 11.30am-11pm; Thu-Sat 11.30am-12am; Sun 12.30pm-11pm
Address
239, Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4QU
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 447 1484
Transport
Bus 11, 15 or 15A - tram works may cause disruption
8. Maison Bleue - Taste of Morocco
Show moreThe decor in the Old Town's Maison Bleue displays Moroccan influences like the menu. Downstairs the walls are adorned with retro paintings, while upstairs the windows look over picturesque Victoria Street. The menu offers bouchées (bites) and excellent-value set menus. Try haggis balls in whisky sauce or classic Berber couscous.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12.30pm-3pm & 5pm-10.30pm; Sat-Sun 12.30pm-11pm
Address
36-38, Victoria Street, Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2JW
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 2261 900
9. Valvona & Crolla Vincaffè - Independent Italian
Show moreA spin off of the multi award-winning delicatessen on nearby Elm Row, the Vincaffè in Edinburgh's city centre holds the same values as its big sister. Created to mark the 70th anniversary of the deli, great Italian dishes served in comfortable surroundings make Valvona & Crolla Vincaffè a great place for a pre-theatre bite.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 8am-late; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
11, Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 557 0088
10. Skippers - Seafood heaven
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Veteran Skippers has been presiding over the docks of Leith for 25 years. It is an upmarket bistro ideal for both lunch and dinner. Revel in the old-worldly, wood-panelled interior plastered with vintage maps and sailing mementos. Try the organic Shetland salmon, whole baby plaice or Cullen skink. The menu changes according to season.E-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm & 5.30pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-3.30pm & 5.30pm-10pm
Address
1a, Dock Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LU
Telephone
+44 (0)131 554 1018
Transport
Bus 16, 22, 34 or 35 - tram works may cause disruption
Website
Budget
Expand all11. Domenico's - Italian feast
Show moreDomenico's is an unfussy, super-cosy neighbourhood bistro and a hit with Leith residents, so booking is essential. The Italian food is delicious, plentiful, and served with panache. Just beware, diners that order an entrée often don't have room for a dessert, as the portions are huge. The antipasti and the seafood main are both good options.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-10pm (until 10.30pm Fri & Sat)
Address
30, Sandport Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EP
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 4677 266
12. Nargile - Middle-Eastern banquet
Show moreNargile in the New Town is the only Turkish restaurant in Edinburgh. It has a warm, simple decor with Byzantine-style motifs, and the service is excellent. The "banquet meals" for two people are a feast and a bargain, or try the succulent moussaka-like lamb and Nargile aubergine special. There are also excellent vegetarian choices.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-2pm & 5pm-late
Address
73, Hanover Street, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 1EE
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 2255 755
13. Urban Angel - Organic treats
Show moreUrban Angel is a versatile, simple café-bistro in the New Town specialising in organic and fair-trade food. Its philosophy is to provide outstanding fare that "won't cost you the earth". It is ideal for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Try the staple crayfish risotto, or choose from a list of excellent vegetarian and carnivore options.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-late; Sun 10am-5pm
Address
121, Hanover Street, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 1DJ
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 225 6215
14. Outsider - Fast and fashionable
Show moreThe trendy, vibrant and very popular Outsider restaurant in the Old Town focuses on no-nonsense, simple eating and fresh ingredients. There are no entrées, but the main courses are ample, the service is fast and the desserts creative. Try the lemon myrtle cheesecake. The restaurant also has superb views of the Castle and Old Town.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 12pm-11pm
Address
15, George IV Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 1EE
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 2263 131
Transport
Bus 23, 27 or 45 - tram works may cause disruption
15. Siam Thani - Thai flavours
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The simple but impeccably turned out Siam Thani is a neighbourhood favourite in Broughton. It serves classic, fresh Thai food at very reasonable prices, and the service is quick and faultless. The vegetarian menu is very good, but the cheap set-lunch menus and pre-theatre menus are also recommended.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm; daily 5pm-11pm
Address
14, Broughton Street, Broughton, New Town, Edinburgh EH1 3RH
Telephone
+44 (0) 131 4772 724
Transport
Bus 8 - tram works may cause disruption
