Leading Restaurants in City of Edinburgh

1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

All leather, wrought iron and blood red walls, a meal in the brasserie of a Malmaison hotel is a bit like dining in some kinky Scottish baronial castle. Menus change... more

31 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

La Garrigue is known for its French country cuisine with a focus on regional specialities from the Languedoc region of France, where chef Jean Michel hails. And while the food... more

78 Commercial Quay, Leith, City of Edinburgh

No, that’s not a spelling mistake; this popular casual fine dinning restaurant is named after its young chef and owner Tom Kitchin. With a surname like that, he was destined... more

The Scotsman, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The print media's loss is gastronomy's gain. This grand, galleried brasserie with its towering marble pillars occupies the former entrance hall of the The Scotsman newspaper.... more

The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Two distinct elegant rooms set aside for dining grace these old Edinburgh wine merchants’ auction room, one with high-ceilinged ornate plasterwork, the other now Whisky lounge... more

50/54 Henderson Street, Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Plumed Horse is an award winning restaurant on Henderson Street, a continuation of the Shore. It serves adventurous Scottish cuisine with an abundance of rich flavours... more

34 North West Thistle Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

A little corner of Paris, hidden down one of Thistle Street’s cobbled back lanes. Wooden bistro chairs and tables are tightly packed creating an authentic Parisian bistro... more

22 High Street, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Boat House is on the shoreline of the Forth, between the two spectacular bridges, in the Edinburgh suburb of South Queensferry. This brainchild of Suzanne and, head chef,... more

19 Elm Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Valvona & Crolla Caffe Bar is a vibrant, buzzy café situated in the back of Scotland’s oldest Italian deli and wine merchant. It is an independent family company serving... more

30/34 St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Blessed with spectacular views of the city of Edinburgh, The Forth Floor has a choice of three distinct dining areas all in Harvey Nick’s trademark, clean, sophisticated... more

103 George Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Admire the high ceilings, ornate coving, mosaic flooring, imposing pillars and pretty chandeliers of this stunning Georgian building in the heart of Edinburgh while you tuck... more

The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Number One lives up to its name by being top of the list for sheer luxury and sophistication. Polished wood panelling, beige velvet banquettes and well spaced linen covered... more

33-35 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Castle Terrace is the second acclaimed venture from chef Tom Kitchin of The Kitchin in Leith fame so it's no surprise to find fine French cooking techniques married with... more

2/3 St Patrick Square, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

This popular family-run New Town restaurant that has been serving Indian vegetarian food for over 25 years. The décor is exquisite with ornate mosaics adorning the walls.... more

110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Dogs is an informal eatery that doesn’t believe in frills or fuss. It champions good British produce and isn’t afraid to use the cheaper cuts of meat and lesser known... more

35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Bonham is a stylish, luxury boutique hotel set in a traditional Victorian townhouse in the West End of Edinburgh. The restaurant is sophisticated with dark wooden tables... more

54 The Shore, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Gordon Ramsay no less is a fan of this fine dining restaurant in Edinburgh’s trendy docklands area. The recently refurbished dining room is a quiet riot in shades of brown and... more

56/58 St Marys Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

This stylish split level restaurant is one of the very few in the country to elevate vegetarian food to a gastronomic level. Cream and scarlet painted walls, a large backlit... more

Royal Mile, 267 Canongate, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Wedgwood serves inventive, modern Scottish dishes – inspired by fresh local ingredients. Chef Paul Wedgewood is a big believer in the quality of raw ingredients and goes to... more

11 Bistro Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

With its smoky cream walls crowded with wine related art, simple wooden tables and wood flooring, Bistro du Vin offers modern European cooking in classic Parisian bistro-style... more

Prestonfield House, Prestonfield Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Three words sum up this restaurant – decadent, indulgent and lavish. Set in a renovated 17th century country house, the glamorous backdrop surroundings include original... more

Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Everyone from Hollywood stars to celebrity chefs have dined in the gothic splendour of the Witchery. You don’t have to be famous to appreciate the fine cooking on offer in... more

3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

There's nothing run of the mill about 21212, the latest addition to Edinburgh's burgeoning gastronomic scene. Take that rather cryptic-sounding name for example; its not the... more