TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"Elevated bistro food. Taken as a pub or bistro, the food was wonderfully inventive and tasty. Taken as fine dining, the food didn't have the precise..."

Patrick Kidwell

Pato

"Such an amazing evening we had! We went there yesterday (Thursday evening) for dinner, and it was worth every penny we spent. Service was excellent...."

Joanna Kuczewska

"I always walk by this fairly new restaurant and saw it pretty empty- I can’t understand why! It is a definitely must for Italian fine dining. The..."

Anahí Binagui Casas

"We had a three course dinner and were very impressed with the dishes. The beef ragu was especially delicious. Mono is of the best Italian..."

Paul Davis

"Had a lovely dinner. Food was very nice. I’m just not quite sure if it was worth the price. If you aren’t worried about cash I would go again for..."

Zoë King-Beck

"We went for tasting menu. The food was delicious and so clever, the service was perfect, and the relationship quality-price was really good...."

Marina Bello

"Lovely modern Italian place in the centre of town - the tasting menu comes highly recommended. Gorgeous fresh food and a fine wine selection. Nice..."

P & A Walker

"Gourmet lunch stop where we had 3 courses with wine pairing, our last day in Scotland. Very tasteful (and beautiful) servings. Would have loved to..."

Henrik Koch Nielsen

"FANTASTIC! The food was impeccable, the staff were brilliant especially Jacob, the experience was amazing,. Thank you so much for a spectacular..."

Cat

"This is the place to go when you expect an experience for your taste buds. We've been there for 5 course tasting menu. Every dish was beautifully..."

Pavel Dvořák

"Only had a couple of cocktails in here. Even though it was the Same one it was actually beautiful. Atmosphere was nice and chilled out, music wasn't..."

Bessy Graham

Leftfield

96/100 (1214 ratings)

Pumpkin Seed Hummus and Butternut Squash

Seafood Platters

Squid with Gochujang Mayo

Chocolate Tart

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Leftfield Hot Seafood Platter

Grilled octopus

Salad

Smoked Salmon Fishcake Celeriac Remoulade

"What a find! Greatly executed good with flair and creativity, small menu mostly centred on fish. The halibut crudo entrée was outstanding and the..."

CM

"Had a great experience at Leftfield, had made reservations before seeing that they were mentioned in the Michelin Guide (no star yet, but some day?)...."

Mark Diguiseppi

"I dined alone here and had a great time. Everything I ate was delicious, fresh and the servers that night were absolutely warm and lovely. Would..."

Dayana Mustak

"Cosy neighbourhood restaurant overlooking the Bruntsfield Links with fantastic seafood. We’ve been a couple of times now and will definitely be..."

Andrew Jackson

"An intimate restaurant with high standards. Marvellous fish dishes and lovely wine accompanied and full filled the..."

Tobias & Louise Dock

"Fabulous - and oh-so-delicate! Husband and wife present a very cozy, intimate dining place overlooking the park. Their attention to meticulous..."

Riccardo Di Capua

"Excellent food with very fresh, high-quality products. Great selection of wines. The location is quite central, with a very nice view over the..."

Davide Bargna

"I came across this little restaurant while visiting Edinburgh for a wedding this weekend, and was very pleasantly surprised by the high quality of..."

Gary

"Celebrating our daughter's 21st birthday. This restaurant was recommended to us by Jay Rayner and did not disappoint. Nothing was too much trouble...."

Walkers

"I only review places I like. This was one of my favorite meals. Warm, friendly environment in an intimate setting with beautiful aesthetic. Gluten..."

KK Studio

"Dinner at LeftField was equally scrumptious and beautiful - just look at these dishes! Each one was unique and perfectly balanced. The chargrilled..."

Nathaniel Chew

"We had a fabulous private luncheon for old friends to catch up. The food was divine, the service fantastic and the atmosphere was lovely. Can't wait..."

Virginia Morley

"The oysters were amazing 10/10!!! Food was overall delicious, staff was friendly and took care of us. Would recommend..."

Alyssa R. N.

"What an experience !! The service is excellent, all the waitresses are so kind, taking the time with you. Also went for a birthday, left a little..."

Line

"Had a lovely time at Leftfield! The food is fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. Special thanks to Rachel for the birthday..."

Emilie N

"Amazing food and cocktail. Had the octopus, hake, mussels, and halibut; all were impeccably prepared and presented. The view of the putting field..."

Howard Won

Forage & Chatter

96/100 (2241 ratings)

Home Made Bread with Pesto and Butter

Parfait

Local Scottish Cheese Preserve

Pork Belly

Monkfish Squid Ink Barley Sea Vegetables

Dark Chocolate Mousse

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"We arrived 15 minutes earlier than our reservation. Had to wait about 5 or so minutes for anyone to notice us. But when they did, they promptly..."

Sonal Gaonkar

"Had the Whisky Cured Salmon along with Beef Bavette, Lamp Rump and ending with Chocolate Mousse. The food was extremely fresh and delicious. Service..."

Bos Per

"This was a lovely restaurant with delicious food! it was, in my opinion, reasonably priced as well considering the quality of the food and drink. The..."

Samantha Mascari

"My husband and our friends enjoyed our food here so much that our friend had the lamb dish 3 times! That is how amazing the dish is. Also the beef..."

IRINA MOTRONCHIK

"An excellent dining experience. Upscale, but not too formal. Fantastic service, and the best food we have had in Edinburgh. There are very few tables..."

woglinda

"A beautiful experience. Wonderful offerings with an aesthetic appeal that will surely impress, and I'm not just talking about the ambience and..."

Ferlin Pedro

"Phenomenal. I had my first steak tartare, and it was sublime. Great service to go with the fantastic food. Not a big menu, but what they put out is..."

Michael Allan

"Lovely atmosphere, beautiful platting and very professional staff! The food was terrific, I would highly recommend the lamb! Only thing is that the..."

Alicia P

"Strongly recommend this place! Wife and I were visiting from Boston and were impressed. Food is delicious and creative. Beers were very nice...."

James Freeman

"Very good starters and mains - had the butternut squash and pollock. Desserts were okay - had the chocolate mousse. Nice ambience, attentive..."

Joel Pang

L'escargot Bleu Restaurant

96/100 (1976 ratings)

Hours Braised Beef Cheek in Red Wine Sauce

Beef Bourguignon

Risotto

Isle of Skye Cod Fillet Langoustine Scallop

Steak Tartar

Snails

Mussels

Fish & Seafood Horicot Bean Cassoulet I Manklich

Pinot Noir

Coq au Vin

Fish Soup

Braised Beef Filet Mignon

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Snails with Garlic Butter

"L'Escargot Bleu November 2015Dining Out in Paris in EdinburghThe pre-theatre menu at L’Escargot Bleu is two courses from £12.90 and..."

TheHannarchistCookbook

"Been meaning to come here for a good while and was nudged along. Excellent service, casual atmosphere and delicious food. The set menu is a bargain..."

Foodie Explorers

"WE DROVE PAST L’Escargot Bleu a couple of weeks ago, with Sarah stating that “We should go back there soon, it was amazing last time”. A..."

Phil Cook

"I’m very fond of this restaurant. Not only does it share my ethos on food, the team here also deliver cooking of exceptional standard with polished..."

Phil Cook

"L'Escargot bleu. The idea behind this restaurant is great - combine French culinary skills with local Scottish produce. As both are excellent the..."

Gordon

"I absolutely love this restaurant on Broughton St. The service is fantastic, most of the staff are French or speak French! It gives that feel of..."

Tee Miah

"Two years ago, friends took me to L’Escagot Bleu for a birthday dinner. It was a wonderful birthday present for someone like me. The restaurant..."

EdinburghFoody

"Hearty French food in Broughton Street. Some unusual combinations of food which end up being very tasty. Nice buzz about the place (actually,..."

SP

"Oddly enough I find myself in stunning French restaurants in the UK more often than I’d expect, and this was no exception. Our servers were warm..."

John Lim

"We had dinner few days ago and the food were really delicious, service very attentive. Beef Bourguignon best in my life . My partner had lamb..."

Agnieszka Mitura

"We had a great experience. The staff is wonderful.. friendly and helpful with suggestions. Everything was great!... tartar, escargot, Cote de beuf,..."

CP Morey

"This restaurant has an authentic feel; in food, wine, alcohol and staff. This is not our first time, and we ate well on both occasions. The specials..."

Eric Hewett

"Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The food and ambiance was great! First time to try snail and the Iles Flottante is a personal..."

Christine del Rosario

"We have been twice here, once for lunch and the other time for dinner, and the food has been incredible on both visits. The portion sizes are very..."

Paul Davis

"Quaint cozy French bistro in NewTown area of Edinburgh. Brilliant French take using the fresh Scottish produce from the area. The bistro is well..."

Meng Hui Ong

"Amazing experience. I recently had the best meal I've had for a long time, at L'Escargot Bleu. The place captures true French charm along with warm..."

John Dennehy

"Absolutely fantastic restaurant and wine bar. The staff are all friendly and good fun, the food is consistently excellent and the selection of wine..."

Chris Roberts

"Cozy little place with a wonderful blend of french food made with fresh Scottish ingredients. Expensive but wonderful food and..."

Bernardo Correia

"Fabulous dining experience. From the food to the ambience I felt that I was actually in a little bistro in Paris for a few hours. Wonderful,..."

Clair Sinclair

"Service was attentive. I love the causal French decor that we can feel relax in it. Food and wine were both fantastic. Just wish I have longer time..."

Victoria Lau

"One of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh recently opened a wine bar in the basement. It serves up an excellent range of organic and biodynamic..."

Phil Cook

"I hadn't visited L'Escargot Bleu for years. It was a big favourite of ours. Delighted to find it as fabulous as ever! I had steak tatare to start..."

Anna Raper

"Overall a good dining experience. They served both classic French dishes and some special items with thoughtful mix of ingredients - like the main I..."

Kenneth Li

"We had a lovely dinner on Saturday evening. I love this restaurant! Authentic French food, very tasty and well plated. Service was impeccable. Highly..."

Alessio Murolo

"Lovely hearty meal. Some dishes are fancier and more delicate than others. An overall enjoyable..."

Grace Yeung

"By the far the best restaurant in Edinburgh. Staff were beyond superb; funny, engaging, and kind, they created a really friendly and relaxing..."

Duncan P

"Excellent meal - from starters to dessert. Well balanced. Wonderful service. La cuisine française at its..."

Dimitri L.

The Rabbit Hole

95/100 (1992 ratings)

Scotch Egg of the Day

Moules marinieres

Swordfish

Confit Rabbit Leg Panfried Rabbit Loin Leeks and Kale Caper Beurre Blanc

Negroni

Crab Cakes Saffron Aioli

Baby Spinach Fried Potatoes

Venison & Blood Puddfing Pithvier

Char Grilled Rib Eye Steak

Wheelchair Accessible

"Quite a nice place, overall. The acoustic of the place is not ideal: we struggled to hear each other although the place was far from busy. The..."

Rising Star

"Chance encounter to this brasserie. Lovely food and varied menu with hard to find ingredients (rabbit/ swordfish). Cooked excellently with technique..."

Leslie Wong

"I have had the opportunity to dine at this restaurant on two occasions, and during my last visit, I noticed that it was no longer recommended by..."

Alan

"Came here for family lunch with 3 teenagers & 2 grandparents. Atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely: vibey but chilled. Food delicious - don't..."

Lindy McNair

"A lovely place to eat. Warm and welcoming staff. Great flavours and really nice menu. Atmosphere was good and wine list was fab. White wine well..."

Maggie Mitchell

"Lovely food, cosy and ambient..Good service and nice friendly staff. Would..."

LC Ellie

"What a joy to fall down The Rabbit Hole’s delicious lunch menu ! At the end of a long walk, we stumbled upon this cozy restaurant and had a..."

Irina

"Such a great place, every dish was delicious and the accompanying vegetables were tastier and more originally presented than ever. A big well done to..."

Christine Farrugia

"The Rabbit Hole was such a elegant and cozy restaurant! We really enjoyed our dinner. Very friendly staff. For starter I took the soup and as main..."

Hanna Lindgren

"Great experience from the time you open the door until you leave. All the waitress were extremely nice. The service was great in general. We ve..."

Joao Fioribelli

"Very lovely set lunch. Prompt and efficient service. Food tastes delicious and fresh. Had crab cakes for starters which was buttery soft and did not..."

Jason Mulder

"Great food. Good price. Excellent service by Clara. Well..."

So So

"Stopped in for lunch without a reservation. Oops. Luckily we were seated with the understanding that we needed be be finished by 2pm. We all chose..."

Glenn Albrecht

"I was back today for the first time in a few years, food and wines excellent. Staff friendly and welcoming. I would definitely..."

Aileen Murray

"We enjoyed a delicious set lunch. The service and food is always great. A fantastic neighbourhood..."

S Robinson

New Chapter

95/100 (4534 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Table Service

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

"We came to NC for dinner and we absolutely loved it. The food is delicious I recomend the scallops and the steak. The steak was cooked to perfection!..."

Madhavi

"A lunch visit for my wife's birthday. Aga was professional, courteous and friendly. She is a credit to the place. The food was simply wonderful and..."

Chhavi Gupta

"We finally made it to New Chapter last night after hearing great things about the restaurant. Boy were we happy we did, the food was amazing, I chose..."

Swati Bhatnagar

"New Chapter caught my attention after rocketing to the top ten on Trip Advisor mere months after opening in October last year. This and the fact that..."

TheHannarchistCookbook

"It was the best restaurant we did in Edinburgh! The food was really good, and we really like the ambiance and service! The portions were huge so I..."

V Gth

"We've been to New Chapter about 4-5 times since they opened in 2015, and it never disappoints. This might have been the first time we go for the..."

Alberto Morillas

"New Chapter is just a short walk from the centre of Edinburgh. The food was lovely and there was a good selection of wines on offer. Staff were..."

Aileen Murray

"From start to finish one of the very best meals I’ve ever had. Staff were great and I’m still trying to get over the food. Absolutely incredible...."

Tom Lockett

"Wow, go here if you can. Solo traveler from California. One of the best meals of my life. I got the pig cheeks as the main and the combination of..."

Jennifer Listgarten

"Exceptional! From beginning to end, this was an unforgettable experience. They accommodated our service dog, placed us at a cozy table, and the..."

Aliya Ali

"Highly recommend. The service, food and cocktails are all amazing. They really helped when one of our party was coeliac. They were very thorough and..."

Ronnie MacEachen

"Our first visit here and certainly won't be our last. The food was magnificent and the service lovely, friendly and caring. The chefs are clearly..."

Fiona Robertson

"We had an excellent lunch here. Service was prompt and efficient and the menu good value for the quality on offer. We would definitely eat here..."

Alexander Foster

"I loved every bite of it. Innovative and satisfying. Ingredients were complimentary to one another. Portion was just right for a 3-course lunch..."

Grace Yeung

The Wee Restaurant

"What a delight. My wife and I don't often get out for lunch midweek but half term gave us the opportunity. The Wee Restaurant was so recommended by..."

Jonathan Harkins

"Excellent! Had a lunch here and everything is perfect. Nice atmosphere, great service, decent price and the food tastes 👍👍👍 Love the..."

C Ye

"The food was very good as well as the service. But as in many other Edinburgh restaurants there is no excuse for including average/bad wines as an..."

Noel de Miranda

"The staff was extremely nice, diverse wine list (we had a nice Cab from S Africa), service was a great pace, nice discussion with the owner, the lamb..."

A. Burkhardt

"Absolutely delicious! What a fantastic find. Delicious scallops and venison. My partner had pork shoulder which was tastier than some of the best..."

Lilliana Golob

"Went early because I knew that it would be popular later on not disappointed all very tasty and well..."

Mark Charrington

"What a great place! It manages to combine a great ambience with excellent food and reasonable prices to deliver a lovely evening out. The timing of..."

Steve Whitting

"Easy access and well laid out dining room with pleasant decor. Extremely good service but the main did take a while to come. Good selection of wine,..."

Nicholas Muir

"I had very enjoyable evening there with my friends when visiting Edinburgh last weekend. Amazing food! Venison cooked to perfection and onion soup to..."

samsung ani

"I ate dinner here last night and everything I had was outstanding! I came in without a reservation and was lucky to get a seat (I recommend making a..."

Lucas Jushinski

"Excellent meal, I would definitely recommend..."

Tony Ward

"My wife and I visited on a weekend trip to Edinburgh. We found it by accident on a busy Saturday night, not having much hope that anywhere might have..."

Nick B

"Had dinner last night with my husband who had previously alerted the restaurant about my allergy and when we arrived they had already a list of..."

Valentina Moro

"Good experience with high quality service, delicious food and splendid wine..."

Seden Ayyıldız

"Excellent dropped in here just a table for two. Cosy with not too few or too many customers. Ordered the salmon starter with salmon main and fillet..."

Neil Ward

"Wee is a nice little spot. The Chef/s here are producing straight forward well exicuted food using some local Scottish products. I had grilled pork..."

Lane Rowland

"The mussels were awesome. Just made the 'mistake' of eating all of it, leaving me with little room to eat the entree, the Iberico Pork. That was..."

SL SL

"Beautiful local food, good portions and value for money. Lovely atmosphere, friendly service and perfect New Town location. Definitely check it out..."

Rachel Jones

"A wee restaurant with big potential! The service is friendly, slick, but not overbearing. The menu is well selected, with fresh seasonal items, all..."

Nicholas Brown (Nick)

Herringbone Goldenacre

94/100 (2613 ratings)

Salmon Burger and Fries

Hummus & Olives w Flatbread

Checked on Skewer with Kimchi

Toasts

Beef

Crab Claw with Curry Spices not Well Crashed Messy

Ice Cream

Smashed Avocado and Tomato on Sourdough Toast

Hake

Sears Seabass with Whitebait

Wheelchair Accessible

"If I could give 6 stars, I would. This place is gorgeous. We visited 4 times on our weekend to Edinburgh and the staff were so welcoming, food..."

Diana Sprules

"The place was chilled with music on, which wasn't loud and intrusive. The aesthetic of the restaurant was inviting and homey. Felt very welcoming. It..."

David Chalmers

"First time in, passed many times but I will say what lovely space they have created here. Very comfortable and really lovely staff, enjoyed it very..."

Scottieboyuk

"I tried starters and I loved the crispy artichoke 🤤🤤 Loved the chowder and my friend had the sticky toffee pudding and she liked it too. The..."

dudu ok

"Nice place to spend a rainy afternoon. Nice staff, good food (some interesting vegetarian options) and seasonal cocktails, but the fries were awful..."

E R

"Visited for a family lunch on Christmas Eve. Busy time, but the service was good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was very tasty..."

David Cameron

"Booked our places a week or two ahead. We've been before so happy to return 🙂 Good food ...we weren't looking for anything fancy also all had a..."

Phil Lyon

"Fantastic service, great food, really nice setting and location. To be seated indoors, definitely book ahead. Really easy to book online. Wine list..."

Sean Elder

"I ordered the steak burger and a coke. Quick bite to eat, and nice decor..."

Tiff Lara

"Best local cafe, restaurant, cocktail bar in goldenacre. We had our coffee with light breakfast this morning. Nice ambience to complement the food..."

Uthayakumar Soundararajan

"Great place for a really nice dinner. Had the steak burger and the chickpea burger along with some cocktails. Was absolutely..."

Jessica Gentles

"Fantastic! Im so lucky to have this place so close to where I live. Perfect for summer with outdoor seating. I adore the food. I didn't like avocados..."

Currie01

"We went for the festive menu and can highly recommend it! Chicken was lovely and the roasted veggies where cooked to perfection. Also would recommend..."

Zoe McArthur

"Visited several times within a couple days while staying in Edinburgh. Every single meal was delicious (the chef is genius, trust me) and beautifully..."

Nikolai Kapliev

"Went with a voucher to try it out and enjoyed it. Scottish beer at its best in bottles, had crannachan killer from Fierce brewers, raspberry flavour..."

Joseph Kincaid

The Compass

94/100 (1003 ratings)

"Simply WonderfulI absolutely loved The Compass. The decor was breathtaking, so classy, oozed welcoming atmosphere! There was a roaring open..."

Shreya

"Delicious food, great cocktails, and friendly service! It’s a chic pub vibe, and has a great variety on the menu. The rice pudding brûlée is an..."

Semi Addison

"The Compass Leith - Magic. My friend and I recently visited The Compass in Leith and can't help but rave about it, as we enjoyed it so much. A very..."

Lexy

"Pub grub at its best. Whats not to like? Im sure everyone leaves with full bellies and a contented sigh. Highly..."

Kimbo101

"Absoloutley fantastic evening in the Compass. Beautiful relaxed setting. Brilliant service fantastic food the seabass was superb and lovely..."

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"One of the shores best which has it's share of excellent competition. Food outstanding everytime. Just get in early if you can as sometimes sells out..."

Bonnieloon

"This may be sacrelige to fellow fans of the King's Wark but I think this is the best breakfast in Leith! Great produce well cooked, just the right..."

MEI

"The Compass has started to slowly slide downhill. It’s still a fabulous place to get a munch and is leaps and bounds ahead of The Constitution, but..."

Jemma Porter

"One of the best places I've come across in Leith for fish & chips (their burgers are also pretty damn good). If you're going at lunch it's best to..."

Susan McGhee

"Living pretty close to The Compass means it's sometimes our go to place if we want to eat out. It has an ever changing menu which covers all bases..."

The Edinburgers

"I heard a good anecdote about stubbornness, the other day, to effect that it’s one of the few absolutely universal “qualities” that everyone..."

Lunch Quest

"Very good choice of beers and "bad apple" cider 😉 Plenty spirits Good tunes relaxed atmosphere with great bar staff Also the best bar stools in..."

country music by dode

"Saturday Evening Meal, no reservation and the food was good, dietary/allergy info was lacking which was disappointing. However, desserts were..."

Beverly Malcolm

"This place is wonderful. A nice roomy atmosphere with cool jazz playing in the background. You are greeted with a warm welcome and lead to your table..."

Tom Roebuck

"Very good food, and was awesome to be able to bring the dog to join our..."

ky L

"Neat, modern place with great food to boot! The staff is genuinely lovely and welcoming, you instantly understand why this gem of a place is popular...."

Johanna Hedberg

"Nice location, clean, good service I had the porridge and my daughter a sausage roll - roll in a sausage not a sausage roll!! - and breakfast tea;..."

Nigel B

"Lovely friendly place, super clean and the decor is fantastic! Staff are chatty and attentive but not overbearing. I really like the menu, something..."

Carol

"Food was marvellous. The cola grazed pork belly was tender and juicy. The salmon and cod were nicely cooked. The people who attended to us were..."

P Toh

"Lovely place and great atmosphere. The service was great and fast. Cola pork belly was really tasty and amazing sticky toffee pudding. Great value..."

Beatriz Gallego González

"Enjoyed a lovely lunch of sausage sarnie for my husband and a delicious spinach & feta frittata for me. We both had a coke and the bill was £14 - so..."

Helen Champion

"Great food, great service! One star deducted. Even though I have asked on 2 occasions for a soft fried egg with the breakfast It has been served hard..."

Tony Stewart

"Excellent homemade burger, typical late Monday afternoon, quiet, but nice atmosphere. Couple who served us very friendly and cheery. Good choice on..."

Sheila Kemp

"Excellent food, excellent service, did really well to accommodate a large group at short notice. Only tiny nitpick - dish for haggis fritters a..."

Robert Taylor

"We spent a few days in Edinburgh last weekend with our group of friends and booked this restaurant in advance. If you look from outside the..."

René H

"The food and atmosphere were really good. They've got a smoked haddock fish and hand cut chips meal (which I had) and it was amazing. The fish..."

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"A perfect pub. Lovely decor, really decent range of drinks, dog-friendly and great staff and the food looked great too! Lovely fire going and was..."

Jeanbon P (JB)

"We have used the Compass on several occasions over the last few months. Each time the staff have been professional and attentive. We have introduced..."

William Wright

"I had a scrambled egg and salmon brunch dish, it was very delicious. I really liked the décor as well and for an evening visit there is a good..."

Joe Pritchard

Ishka

93/100 (1262 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"I went here last night with my friend. We didn't book a table but got a place, good for a Friday night! We ask for starters, we both liked it. The..."

Ele Palazzolo

"I went here after work with my colleagues. I had booked a 5pm.co.uk deal for a 3 course meal and a cocktail. The food is modern but delicious. We..."

L W-N

"Thank you for inviting us to an excellent launch, it was a lovely place, the pea croquettes went down a treat as did the cocktails! Love the..."

Susannah Morgan

"Visited with a friend for the first time last night and we both loved it. Opted for the market menu, which has a brilliant selection of dishes and is..."

Clare

"Fun atmosphere, great service, and excellent food. The wine selection is well rounded and they have several house made cocktails (didn’t try any of..."

Cade Timbers

"Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch today. We were given an itison voucher as a present and loved the food and the friendly staff. Would have given it 5..."

Ian Kerr

"Family visit to Ishka for the first time. Really lovely food with attentive, and discreet, service. The restaurant itself has a nice feel with a..."

Mark Johnstone

"We enjoyed a very tasty meal here. The staff were attentive and the setting was very convenient for town. We would recommend this place to couples,..."

Michael Mair

"The service from Campbell and Nicola was absolutely exemplary. We went for desserts and cocktails and weren't disappointed. Great food, sazarac rye..."

christopher murray

"Excellent food, great cocktails and a buzzing atmosphere. I'll be..."

Graeme

"Excellent food, really helpful staff and accommodating chef. Menu superb. Not phased by a typical fringe request " Can you seat and feed me in 45..."

Peter Locke

"Absolutely loved it here! Great service, really high quality food for a reasonable price and fantastic cocktails! A hidden gem! Will most definitely..."

Leigh Walton

"Really nice place to eat. Good atmosphere. Had the soup and steak for mains cooked the way I wanted,well worth a visit might need to..."

Michael Lilley

"This place has the most organic food. It is seldom that one finds a place to done where everything is perfect. I highly recommend a visit. The chef..."

Ferial Puren

"Amazing launch night. Cocktails and food were fabulous. Our host, Nicola, was exceptional. Service was excellent. A perfect evening. I would highly..."

Claire Cunningham

Howies Waterloo Place

93/100 (8551 ratings)

Shetland Steamed Mussels

Craft Beer

Hake

Herb Crusted Baked Fillet of Shetland Salmon

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Salad

1 2 Halber Hummer Mignon

Haggis Neeps and Tatties

Howies Famous Banoffee Pie

Beef burger

Salmon

Slow Braised Scotch Beef Casserole

Tomato soup

Shrimp

Pan-Roast Fillet of Hake

Beef

The Ultimate Hot Fudge Sundae

Belhaven Smokehouse Smoked Salmon

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"My friend introduced me to Howies,Waterloo Place,Edinburgh 2 weeks ago and I enjoyed it so much I took my husband along to sample it’s culinary..."

Aaradhya

"Popped in for dinner. Place is smart casual with the cusine Scottish influenced. Had the mussels which were lovely & the cullen skink which was very..."

Badabooma

"A rare sunny day in Edinburgh. What to do but flounce around in the outdoors before stopping for a bite to eat at the glorious regency building that..."

Alexandra Gushurst-Moore

"Relaxed elegance, wonderful food. As Canadian visitors to Edinburgh, we were looking at the last minute this evening for an inexpensive restaurant in..."

Deborah McIntosh

"Good lunch. Just went to Howie's for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The menu was varied and had something for everyone, the food was well cooked..."

Eatright

"Fantastic!. I went at Christmas with girlfriends and loved it. Excellence food and service. Relaxed ambience. Wonderful evening. Would..."

Stephanie Taylor

"Value for money is an understatement!. I review restaurants part time in my hometown of Chester, I've eaten in some good value restaurants but this..."

MattyLion

"Really enjoyed a relaxing lunch. Great food and good value for..."

John

"Lovely place! Very trendy and staff friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was very warm and well structured. My family and I stayed in a big table..."

Inês Serôdio

"Excellent food, highly recommended. The beef stew was especially good, the beef was tender and just melted in your mouth! However the service was a..."

Lauren

"We picked this place to try some local scottish cuisine and we definitely couldn't choose better. Food was delicious, atmosphere very nice as well as..."

Marco Maria Bruno (Merk)

"This is such a nice place. The ambiance is very nice, beautiful classic interior. The staff is very friendly with a great sense of humour. Do make..."

Paul d B

"Fantastic lunch had here to close off my Fringe 2023 visit. Had a number of the recommended dishes (Cullen Skink, Shepherds Pie etc) and all were..."

Bobby Shek

"This was the best meal of my entire trip to the UK and may very well be the best meal I've had this decade! I enjoyed the Cullen skink with perfect..."

Carley Reeves

"Impeccable dishes. Can’t fault the food at this restaurant. Everything I ordered was delicious and made using fresh ingredients. The specials of..."

R. R.

"Was lucky to book on the same day for the second seating at 2:30pm however we were 10min late due to traffic from old town. The staff was able to..."

Coi Manlulu

"Absolutely fantastic! Been there for lunch best option to take the 2 or 3 courses. Food was really tasty. Service was fantastic, Lisa our hostes was..."

Josue Villamar

"First time in Edinburgh... so many restaurants in the area. Walked by this place and decided to try it... and it was very good. Tried Haggis for..."

Michelle Mitchell

"We had more people than we had booked for in our party and were very quickly accommodated. Beautiful food. Not the hottest, but we were a large..."

Chelsea Dagger

"Wonderful place for scottish and fresh dishes. We ordered the 3 course lunch meal and shared some foccacia bread. Starter was the classic Haggis and..."

phyziks09

"Tried the Haggis for the first time. Tasted good but I won’t eat it often. Ordered roast chicken and Lamb on the menu. Both Main Courses are very..."

George Chang

"The lunch menu is great and at a great prize. It is also great to have something traditionally scotish. We had first and mains and a bottle of wine..."

Eva Cruz

"”Fine dining for affordable Prices“ we had a 2 and 3 course lunch that was just around 20£ each. The food is very delicious and well made...."

Sebi Ko

"Excellent food, wonderful ambience and really good value, especially if you went for their lunch and dinner..."

ChoengWeng Tang

"Howie's is located near my hotel so I decided to go for lunch. Great food, atmosphere and service. The Cullen Skink and Shepherd's Pie were..."

Samuel Ziegler

"Great location! Very tasty food! Friendly staff. I am not a vegetarian but tried vegetarian haggis and it was very flavorful. Catch of the day was..."

Allenoush H.

"A wonderful place, away from the crowds but still in walking distance from shopping, train station, etc. We had lovely meals from a varied menu which..."

Margaret Pinsent

"Lovely meal to celebrate a friend's 70th birthday 🎂. I had the salmon which was very tasty and a generous portion followed by banoffee pie. ..."

M Dunbar

Zucca Restaurant

92/100 (1166 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Excellent pre theatre mealWe had our first visit here a few days ago before attending the Traverse Theatre. It was exactly what we were..."

Shreya

"Great service, romantic setting and beautiful food! An overall fabulous restaurant! Reccomended to..."

Mark Clark-Grimshaw

"I think it’s fair to say that I was extremely impressed with..."

Lunch Quest

"My wife and I had a buy a gift voucher bought and we used it at Zucca in Edinburgh. The food was superb. Bruschetta, scallops, chicken salad and..."

Richard Scott

"The food was really lovely. We had the home made bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for starters. The bread was really homemade, soft and..."

Fantastic Eve's Adventures

"Only booked on Groupon as we didn’t know where to eat. Was a bit of a walk from the royal mile, but worth it. Wild mushroom risotto and Summer tart..."

Andrew Tranter

"Last night we had the best time at dinner that we have ever had. Our servers Sadie & Poppy were attentive, helpful and full of personality. Plus they..."

Grace Thomas

"The restaurant is located right next to the theater 🎭 We love the decor and sat upstairs served by friendly Tony. The food is freshly prepared..."

PH PC

"Zucca was a great experience. The decor is very cool with lots of old theatre posters. It is next to the usher Hall and lyceum theatre and perfect..."

Ryan Brake

"Excellent friendly, professional service. Beautiful surroundings and exquisite food. Definitely recommend and will go back..."

Judie

"Superb lunch - everyone said what they had was fantastic (and we had 5 different mains: risotto, carbonara, chicken, seafood stew, sole). Portions..."

Mel

"Lovely food and great service, food delivered fast and staff very attentive - would..."

Holiday Lover

"Lovely atmosphere due to the brilliant staff - so funny and friendly! Tasty food. Prices on the higher end but..."

Allie Macleod

"Had lunch with six of my old school friend there. The staff were very professional and attentive and the food was excellent. There had a problem..."

Diane Broughton

"Good food, courteous staff and lovely..."

Prem Gajree

"Really lovely lunch prior to the ballet. Well balanced menu and food was beautifully presented. Good service and nothing too much trouble for front..."

Carol Notman

"Service was excellent and food was delicious. Got this on a Groupon voucher and it was rediculously cheap for what you got. . Very..."

J W

"Excellent hospitality and delicious food. Family friendly atmosphere and lovely..."

Hiu-hing Leung

"Had nice lunch, party of 4, we had the carbonara, spaghetti bolognese and pizza all very tasty! I had the chocolate bomb! Had to take pic 😂 owner..."

John Stevens

"We are so thrilled we found this place. They are friendly and the food is amazing. We shared the Italian Vegetable shared plate and also the Penne..."

Sharon Campos

Rollo Broughton

92/100 (1226 ratings)

Banana Bread and Butter Pudding

Tempura Broccoli with Blue Cheese

Banana Toffeebread Peanut Icecream

Hake

Beef

Raspberry Lime Cheesecakes

Rosemary Gin and Tonic

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food with wonderful staff! While the food is on the pricier end, the flavors are outstanding. As many others have mentioned, their pork..."

James

"Amazing restaurant. Food was simply delicious! I am not able to say which dish i preferred more as all of them were..."

Francesco Boi

"The food is great for the price ! It’s very tasty and well thought. I can easily recommend the Korean Meatballs starter and the Pork Belly main..."

Mathias Sauvestre

"I've walked passed this place plenty times and there's always people in there. Reservation is recommended but it's always worth to ask, sometimes..."

金貝瑞

"Lovely stop near the Old Town area of Edinburgh. The tables are a bit close together, which made it a bit noisy with big groups. I had the potato..."

Josh Clapper

"Decent. Reservations are recommended but smaller groups can be sat without them. Short but varied menu with lots of unusual options. The dauphinoise..."

Dollar Reviews

"The food is creative and modern. Every single thing we had was amazing! The staff were super nice. Get the bread..."

Emily Tarr

"Wonderful food! Really friendly staff and lovely decor. I am confident any dish on the menu would be..."

Lucas Pozzey

"Such an amazing place to eat, would definitely recommend as one of the places to go for dinner when visiting Edinburgh. Epic taste and dishes..."

E

"Really fine food and service was exemplary; Charlie was one of the finest and most informed hosts I have ever dealt with! Thai curry shrimps were..."

NM Rob

The Walnut

92/100 (2070 ratings)

Scallops with Caponata

Lamb

Salmon

Sourdough Loaf with Butter

Fish

Fish Soup

Chicken Liver Parfait Pickled Cabbage Oatcakes

Pork

Mackerel on Rye Toast

Roast Pork Belly Celeriac Apple and Black Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"My second attempt at getting a table at The Walnut was successful and a warm welcome awaited us. I learnt my lesson the first time – book in..."

TartanSpoon

"My second attempt at getting a table at The Walnut was successful and a warm welcome awaited us. I learnt my lesson the first time - book in advance..."

TartanSpoon

"The Walnut February 2016In a Nutshell; PerfectThe expected thick creaminess broken nicely by the cleanliness of the leek, and suddenly..."

TheHannarchistCookbook

"Lovely cafe serving multi course priced meal with local ingredients. Made a lunch reservation, recommended due to limited seating and turnover. Had..."

Tammy Owins

"Simple menu but surprises with great flavours and excellent execution. Polite and helpful staff , reasonable prices and don’t even add service..."

FARANAK AMRAEI

"Delicious food, really attentive service, great value for money and a lovely cosy atmosphere. Would recommend and we’ll be..."

Cathy Olver

"Lovely hole in the wall, serving great food prepared by a small team. Fish and chicken were on point, pipeing hot and delicious, as was the Walnut..."

Johannes Klinger

"Been meaning to try this place again for a while after enjoying a Christmas lunch at Walnut a few years ago. Really enjoyable experience from start..."

A Mc

"Such a great place! Highly recommended to take your friends who are visiting Edinburgh. The Walnut Whip is absolutely..."

szymon wojdyla

"Amazing service such a cute little restaurant - felt cozy but not cramped at all - and just the most delicious..."

Catherine Ader

"Delicious food. Great service. The menu is limited, but you won't be disappointed. I will definitely return. Critical point: It can get loud! The..."

Jason Mooney

"We had a delicious dinner with the roquefort starter & ravioli, followed by the fish (sea bass) & chicken, then the "walnut whip" & affogato for..."

Lynda Hardman

"Visited early in 2023 following numerous recommendations. The food was absolutely excellent - particularly the seabass. Pork belly was also delicious..."

laine 21

Purslane Restaurant

92/100 (3859 ratings)

Butternut Squash Velouté

Sea Bass

Haddock

Braised Rabbit with Butternut Puree Roasted Butternut Broad Beans and Parma Ham

Accepts American Express

"A small, personal restaurant hidden away in the back streets of Edinburgh. What a find! We had the 7 course taster menu with accompanying wines which..."

Madhavi

"This restaurant is tiny, I mean really tiny, like smaller than some peoples lounge tiny! In the basement of one of Stockbridge many floored beautiful..."

Swati Bhatnagar

"Great restaurant. Very intimate atmosphere with good service and an excellent menu of locally sourced food. Chef Paul Gunning's enthusiasm for his..."

Craig Wright

"This is by far my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh and currently the only restaurant that my partner (a chef) will eat at! So for me, that says..."

TartanSpoon

"Run by head chef and owner Paul Gunning, Purslane in Stockbridge serves quality produce packed with intense flavours. This year has already proven to..."

Stacebuds

"Consistency is key in the restaurant business and I’ve waxed lyrical about this St. Stephen Street eatery many times, but tonight,..."

Phil Cook

"Purslane is situated in a little basement abode on St Stephen Street in Stockbridge and seats less than 20, which gives an intimate vibe to the..."

Edinburgh Feasts

"SOMETIMES IN LIFE you just have to accept that you’re never going to master certain things. After an hour (yes, I said hour) long attempt at..."

Phil Cook

"Happy to go for every meal. I love this place. I feel as though I'm going into someone's house for dinner, the dining room is small and intimate. The..."

Eatright

"Christmas is a time for over indulgence, when traditionally one lets oneself go a bit. With the amount of food on offer over this period it's..."

Such Food.

"I had an absolutely amazing three-course Christmas meal at Purslane, it's a very intimate space and makes for an ideal destination for intimate..."

Breaking Fast

"I've waited almost 4 weeks to write this..and purely the reason because, well..I simply still haven't found anywhere that is as exceptional as this..."

Ling Law

"Stockbridge hides a number of gems in cellars along St Stephen Street. Purslane is a recent addition to the area. The owner, Paul Gunning, and his..."

EdinburghFoody

"Hidden in a basement in St Stephen’s Street this little restaurant is a real treat, but make sure you’re good and hungry before you go because..."

Edinburgh Little Black Book

"Meeting a local foodie, we went on his recommendation for a lunchtime destination. Purslane was his suggestion and as soon as I get the chance to..."

AllZomorrow'sParties

"Butternut squash velouté amuse bouche. Smoky and good Duck slices rare-ish but not too w slaw. And caramel onions Smoked salmon and smoked trout..."

Dana P.

"But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks, it is the east and Purslane is my sun! It was a beautiful sunny lunchtime when we came in here..."

Gina B.

"Went there for their 7 course tasting menu on Friday. One look at the menu and I almost wanted to do a Bridget Jones dance around the restaurant...."

Nishitaa R.

"I OFTEN WALK passed restaurants just to have a gander at the menu; call it a food geeky hobby of mine. As it happens, Purslane is just around the..."

Phil C.

"Anita A. and I went to Purslane for their 7 course tasting menu @£50 pp - as we had a voucher it was half price and a good reason enough to indulge..."

Rayan D.

"A recent addition to the Stockbridge restaurant directory, the Purslane promises "casual fine dining" in relaxed surroundings. One of those places..."

Blythe R.

"I have been to Purslane at least three times. On two occasions I was entertaining business partners. Choosing from the three course menu was always a..."

Miguel A.

"Another great find from the Michelin Guide, which describes Purslane as "cosy, atmospheric basement restaurant which comprises just 9 tables. The..."

Dave

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Purselane, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. This intimate restaurant, with just six tables..."

Jad H

"Amazing tasting menu with beautifully paired wines, relaxed and attentive service. Gorgeous little place, worth every..."

Ruth Davis

"Absolutely fantastic meal with my family today! Service is outstanding and attention to detail is wonderful with a cozy atmosphere. The food is..."

Tricia Muir

"Best meal we had in Edinburgh. Lovely small and cosy restaurant. We had the launch special + wine pairing (20£ for 2 dishes, 40£ including wine..."

Anna Tovkun

"Without a doubt the best restaurant / fine dining experience I have ever had. Honestly, it was amazing. My hubby and I enjoyed the 7-course taster..."

Drea Warner

"Delicious, lovely arranged food and unusual composition of the ingredients- so tasty. Absolut congenial..."

E Diethelm

"Outstanding. The food. The service. The atmosphere. From start to finish this was an amazing dining experience. We had the 5 course tasting menu with..."

Graeme Munro

"Our best food experience in Edinburgh for sure, and one of the best at all. We had two 7 meals dinners and it was excellent! Service was also really..."

Vera Zaitceva

"Wow! The perfect dining experience. We had the 7 course tasting menu at lunchtime and every single course was sublime. An intimate venue but one in..."

Antony Lee

Howies

"Excellent food, highly recommended. The beef stew was especially good, the beef was tender and just melted in your mouth! However the service was a..."

Lauren

"We picked this place to try some local scottish cuisine and we definitely couldn't choose better. Food was delicious, atmosphere very nice as well as..."

Marco Maria Bruno (Merk)

"This is such a nice place. The ambiance is very nice, beautiful classic interior. The staff is very friendly with a great sense of humour. Do make..."

Paul d B

"Fantastic lunch had here to close off my Fringe 2023 visit. Had a number of the recommended dishes (Cullen Skink, Shepherds Pie etc) and all were..."

Bobby Shek

"This was the best meal of my entire trip to the UK and may very well be the best meal I've had this decade! I enjoyed the Cullen skink with perfect..."

Carley Reeves

"Impeccable dishes. Can’t fault the food at this restaurant. Everything I ordered was delicious and made using fresh ingredients. The specials of..."

R. R.

"Was lucky to book on the same day for the second seating at 2:30pm however we were 10min late due to traffic from old town. The staff was able to..."

Coi Manlulu

"Absolutely fantastic! Been there for lunch best option to take the 2 or 3 courses. Food was really tasty. Service was fantastic, Lisa our hostes was..."

Josue Villamar

"First time in Edinburgh... so many restaurants in the area. Walked by this place and decided to try it... and it was very good. Tried Haggis for..."

Michelle Mitchell

"We had more people than we had booked for in our party and were very quickly accommodated. Beautiful food. Not the hottest, but we were a large..."

Chelsea Dagger

"Wonderful place for scottish and fresh dishes. We ordered the 3 course lunch meal and shared some foccacia bread. Starter was the classic Haggis and..."

phyziks09

"Tried the Haggis for the first time. Tasted good but I won’t eat it often. Ordered roast chicken and Lamb on the menu. Both Main Courses are very..."

George Chang

"The lunch menu is great and at a great prize. It is also great to have something traditionally scotish. We had first and mains and a bottle of wine..."

Eva Cruz

"”Fine dining for affordable Prices“ we had a 2 and 3 course lunch that was just around 20£ each. The food is very delicious and well made...."

Sebi Ko

"Excellent food, wonderful ambience and really good value, especially if you went for their lunch and dinner..."

ChoengWeng Tang

"Howie's is located near my hotel so I decided to go for lunch. Great food, atmosphere and service. The Cullen Skink and Shepherd's Pie were..."

Samuel Ziegler

"Great location! Very tasty food! Friendly staff. I am not a vegetarian but tried vegetarian haggis and it was very flavorful. Catch of the day was..."

Allenoush H.

"A wonderful place, away from the crowds but still in walking distance from shopping, train station, etc. We had lovely meals from a varied menu which..."

Margaret Pinsent

"Lovely meal to celebrate a friend's 70th birthday 🎂. I had the salmon which was very tasty and a generous portion followed by banoffee pie. ..."

M Dunbar

Old Chain Pier

91/100 (2550 ratings)

Half Kilo Pot of Mussels

Mulled Wine

Cheesecakes

Salad

Chargrilled Tuna Steak Ngci

Smoked Salmon Salad

Hake

Seafood Gnocchi

Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

Cullen Skink with Toasted Bread

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very good placeI have been to this restaurant a fair few times over the years for dinner. But having just moved to the area decided to try..."

Shreya

"WITH A HOUSE move looming the opportunity to scout our soon-to-be locals presented itself as we look forward to life by the sea in Newhaven. My good..."

Phil Cook

"Charming little restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere and excellent food. On top of that a gorgeous view of the coast! Great..."

Sara

"Would really rate a 3.5. The mussels were really tasty. Fish and chips had a large portion and decent taste. Really nice view next to the water but..."

Alex Gomez

"Beautiful little place. The views are incredible and the service was excellent. We only stopped by for a drink, we hadn't made any reservations and..."

Hannah

"Best view and ambience. We spent few winter evenings with mulled wine and sea food. It was so relaxing and peaceful. Highly recommend if you want to..."

Mouli Chatterjee

"I’ve never expected to have a satisfactory experience with fish and chips. It was such a coincidence that we dropped by this seaside restaurant..."

Bomi Kim

"Lovely lunch, our meze and flatbread were absolutely delicious. Setting is nice, right at the waterfront. Service friendly and..."

Tanja Jacobi

"Their mussels are exceptional - the best I have ever tired in Scotland. The place provides a luxury view with a cozy ambience inside (booking is..."

Tanapoom Chansawang

"A lovely spot with a spectacular view! We visited just for drinks but then the menu looked great so stayed for some food. We had children with us and..."

Cathy “Lady P's mummy” Dean

"Lovely cozy restaurant, fish and chips is really tasty, good..."

Stefania Bevilacqua

"Excellent views. The mussels were awesome, mussels are altered depending on the day but they are fresh. We had the seafood basket as well. If you..."

Rick To

"Hello, this place is very pleasant with a nice view, although the color of the sea leaves a lot to be desired 🤭 as for the food, I can certainly..."

Michal Wbl

"Very nice place with a great view of the sea. Food very tasty and welcoming..."

Reinhard Steurer

"It was a really great place for a relaxing moment. Very good food, music 🎶 and amazing staff member (some of them speak French 👌). Gluten-free..."

Nathalie Goupil

"Location is stunning, staff are helpful and friendly just the food lets it down slightly. I ordered the Baked Camembert which was barely baked with..."

Tartan Spoon

"I had a awesome time with my family. it was my first time to visit to Edinburgh, and I had a great time with the old chain pier. They were so kind..."

sunmin Lee

"We booked a table for lunch. The staff were so welcoming. The atmosphere was great and what a lovely view. We had a tasty fish and chips, and the..."

Mina Tajmirriahi

"I had a low expectations before visiting and was surprised. The food was okay and little expensive but the view was..."

TN L

"Firstly I would like to thank the waitress, whose name I don't know, for her warmth and kindness which made both the meal and the restaurant more..."

Tina L

The Apartment

"Brill-i-ant! Absolutely fantastic gourmet food, truly a hidden gem. Come and come again for lunch or dinner and explore the menu, which changes..."

Jimmy Angelakos

"Great food at a reasonable price. Came for lunch and pre theatre at separate occasions...."

Jason Mulder

"Great place for a dinner. Delicious dishes!!! Will back..."

Olga Michalik

"Good place serving decent sized portions of tasty food. Rotational menu but pretty nice range of standard bistro fare done really well. I had a slow..."

Steve L

"I was there with a party of six last night and we enjoyed ourselves a lot. Like many others have already said, the service is friendly and excellent..."

Stefan Wimmer

"Regular customer, one of my favourite resturants, great food, fantastic value supper menu, friendly staff, the Apartment never disappoints. Great for..."

Me Me

"We went on a quiet lunchtime, so there wasn’t much atmosphere and it was on the cold side (inside and out). The service was good, I found the flat..."

John Walton

"This is my absolute go-to for food in the area - not only is the food and wine fantastic and high quality, but the service is great, friendly and..."

Claire Stewart

"Been 3 times in last 2 weeks. As far as I'm concerned best place to eat in Edinburgh. Great food flavour combination and cooked to perfection. So..."

Janet Matthews

"I have eaten here many times, I live around the corner. Lovely food, atmosphere and service. Extra mention and thanks must go to staff who were..."

Lisajane Ellis

"First visit to this restaurant. My mum and two sisters were going to see Sunshine on Leith at the King's nearby. Food lovely and lots of choices of..."

Janet Ruth

"I really like this place. It has an adventurous menu without being pretentious. It's reasonably smart dining out without the need to dress up. It is..."

Nathan Dale

"In easy reach of Morningside and a worthwhile stroll from the West End, this outstanding restaurant /Bistro is designed to offer anyone who enjoys..."

Ingrid Uglow

"At the Apartment for our 5th wedding anniversary. The food was lovely, the staff friendly and helpful and it was a very nice dining experence. The..."

Leandra Tilley

"Had the evening set menu. Venison Pie & Chicken Supreme, whilst my partner had the rib-eye. Fantastic food, good value and excellent service. Will..."

Huw Ellis

"Peaceful and warm atmosphere with delicious food. Service was exact; they noticed when we needed things, but didn't bother us when we didn't. The..."

Nate Buck

"I really like the apartment and have been a few times now for dinner. This atmospheric restaurant has incredibly friendly staff that serve delicious..."

Hannah Nelson

Timberyard

90/100 (4108 ratings)

Pickles & Cured Trout

Venison

Oyster

Monkfish Horseradish Wild Leek & Coddled Egg

Louet-Feisser Oyster Cucumber and Gooseberry

Fish

Clams

Chicken Liver Damson & Cobnut Tart

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Dos melhores restaurantes da minha vida, se não o melhor! Adorei todos os pratos e o facto de, muito simpaticamente, os empregados terem deixado uma..."

Luís Malho

"Lovely Saturday afternoonWe had a lovely Saturday afternoon at Timberyard with tasting menu and matched drinks. The staff did very well..."

Shreya

"I'd bookmarked Timberyard for a very long time and we finally visited the restaurant for lunch one day. I was very taken by the industrial and..."

Ann Jacob-Chandler

"This was actually my second visit to Timberyard situated on Lady Lawson street in Edinburgh. My previous visit was before I started my reviews..."

Stacebuds

"I am in love with the deco of this place, rustic barn like feel. The service was on point and so kind on understanding I couldn't eat any pork or..."

Farah Faz

"The daily menu is split into four categories: bites, small, large and sweet. I opted for duck heart, liver, mushroom, onion and mustard seed from the..."

Edinburgh Feasts

"I've come over all pink for Timberyard - this food is heartbreaking stuff, and I'm smitten. DO NOT leave Edinburgh without visiting - although do..."

Alexandra Gushurst-Moore

"On a Friday evening the place was buzzing. The staff are lovely – knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We tuck into the 4 course set menu featuring..."

EdinburghFoody

"A friend of mine told me about this restaurant and thought I would go have dinner on my birthday with my gorgeous other half Sultana Malik !As..."

Tee Miah

"Timberyard is such a niche place sort of hidden away up the west end..behind the castle. I love places that shows off it's unique style and..."

Ling Law

"Had a lovely evening at Timberyard! Perfect for a birthday dinner and very romantic! We received a warm welcome from one of the waiters. Delicious..."

Sultana Malik

"Timberyard has a very relaxed atmosphere that makes you feel special but not in an overpowering way. They do this by providing the highest quality..."

Stacebuds

"My boyfriend and I visited TIMBERYARD in August for a 30th birthday celebration. It was our first experience eating in a Michelin star restaurant and..."

Eleanor Mills

"Exceptional experience. Very comfortable environment with great music and a rich history. The food is next level, seasonal and wonderfully presented...."

Samuel Harman

"Friday 21st July. Thank you very much for the experience. My tongue and palate rejoiced. The kitchen certainly excelled. The paired soft drinks were..."

David Leonhard Steinbauer

"Some explosive drinks and flavours. The black pepper yoghurt was almost too much, you definitely won't be bored. It's an impressive setup with some..."

nathan briggs (dyspyra)

"The venue is stunning and has a warm and cosy atmosphere. The outside doesn't look like much but then it's surprisingly grand inside. Really..."

Sara Schreib

"Very nice dinner, we especially liked the celery ravioli! Wine pairing was a bit too fancy (too many natural wines which barely anyone of us liked)...."

Elian Kool

"Amazing fine dining in an openly hewn setting with a focus on local Scottish ingredients. The chef elevates and layers flavors beyond their simple..."

John Bethke

"Outstanding cuisine and friendly staff. We opted for their three-course lunch menu, and each dish displayed finesse and harmony. The staff's wine..."

Félix La Rocque Carrier

"Had an amazing special occasion dinner including the paired softdrinks. The experience was great and service on point. Food was so good with..."

T G

"Timberyard is at the top of my list when looking for a truly unique dining experience in Edinburgh. Located in a hip, industrial-chic former..."

Tsenka Georgieva

Kilted Lobster

90/100 (1370 ratings)

"The restaurant itself is tiny and very cosy, and the staff were very welcoming. The food was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed everything..."

Madhavi

"This is a very small restaurant serving very big flavours. All four members of our party were blown away by the food. Clearly the chef is the star,..."

Chhavi Gupta

"We spent the weekend in Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival and we managed to get a table between two events. We were a bit on the rush but we could..."

Swati Bhatnagar

"Kilted Lobster is a cute little place on St Stephen Street in Stockbridge, The décor and menu embraces the sea theme but there are plenty of..."

Edinburgh Feasts

"Situated in the heart of Stockbridge The Kilted Lobster opened just less than a month ago on St. Stephen Street. Once you enter you feel like in a..."

Urban Traveller

"Five course tasting menu with matching wine was fantastic as we love fish and wine, with bramble gin along with the dessert. Staff announced each..."

Joseph Kincaid

"Amazing food with great service. They have great pork, salmon and of course the lobster. And the price is much cheaper than I expected...."

Andy Qi

"Absolutely fantastic in all areas! Fully recommend this place especially after finding out what they do for the local community. The surprise..."

Jamie Wright

"Was a recommendation for a local friend and surely did not disappoint! We first received a a greeting from the kitchen. The staff was super friendly..."

Diana Strauss

"A nice cozy little restaurant. Went for dinner last night and it's so so satisfying. The seafood canapes was on the house and it's so good that..."

Elin Lee

"What a wonderful experience. A 5 course seafood tasting menu with an excellent choice of paired wines. Will definitely be..."

David

"Awesome little cosy seafood place. Followed a friends recommendation... food was excellent and service outstanding. We’ll come back for..."

Axel Schefe

"Bit a walking from the center city but worth! Great seafood - had one of their specialty, the lobster and very yummy. The ladies on service was..."

N K

"Excellent food. The onion soup was a delicious surprise. Would recommend to anyone visiting..."

Jordi Covas

"Lovely little place with cosy atmosphere and delicious food and wine pairings. Be sure to book in advance, there are not many..."

Ana-Cristina Dumitru

"Cracking food and friendly staff. The amuse-bouches were a lovely..."

Charles Parker

"fresh and delicious seafoods! a bit salty but everything was great overall..."

kojikoji G

"Delicious food and wine and great..."

Viktor Schimpf

"I really cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The food is exquisite - combing amazing ingredients into delicious dishes. The serving team are..."

Roger Cook

"We had an amazing meal here. It's not the cheapest but you pay for great quality and great execution of dishes. The lobster was perfectly cooked, the..."

Samantha Horsman

"Excellent meal and service for a party of eight including two children of nine and four. The kids were accommodated with small portions from the main..."

George Malone

"Lovely little restaurant, very friendly and helpful staff. We come for little date night with my husband and we enjoyed everything. Tasty food and..."

Sabien DeMonia

"Atmosphere *****, small but they have have utilised the space well to ensure groups and couples enjoy their meal. Food hygiene *****, cutlery and..."

T Chikwavira

"Fantastic food, one of my favourite meals..."

John Oliver

The Shore

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a good night out in this bar and restaurant last night, the food was excellent and a very good quality. The staff are really friendly and..."

Aditi

"This is a comfortable place witha central pub/bar area, and a seperate dining area . There is a board with the daily specials and the usual menu. I..."

Anita Hawa

"Shore chic. There are some great watering holes down on the Shore and this is one of 2 that are I regularly like to eat at (the other is the Ship on..."

ChaiT

"Lovely food. Seafood excellent.... But .... Service very very..."

Stuart Paul Todd

"The Shore è un bellissimo ristorante situato nel quartiere Leith di Edimburgo. Arredato con uno stile classico, con tavoli e sedie in legno, il..."

Wanderlust Italia

"The Shore, The Ship and The King’s Wark. So went our Saturday Leith pub crawl. These are restaurants as much as they are pubs, so they have a..."

EdinburghFoody

"Basic, but very good apartment. All the necessities in place. Great location and no problem communication. Definitely the best neighbourhood to stay..."

jessi “d” bizarre

"Lovely refurbished and well furnished apartment in an older building. Very comfortable, quiet and cosy in an extremely convenient and attractive..."

Tony Atherden

"Ally was a fantastic host. We were let down at the last minute by another apartment and had nowhere to stay. Within an hour of contacting him, we..."

Claire Nichols

"Great apartment in a fabulous location. Lots of great places to eat & drink near by with a bus stop across the street to take you into..."

Sam Murphy

"It is a good two bedroom ground floor flat with a small kitchen and a living room. Suitable for 4-6..."

Amir Arsalan Tahouni

"Great little flat in an equally great location. The owner is lovely, he is available at all times. Would definitely..."

Clare May

"Fantastic place to stay and great location!! Owner very friendly and helpful! Would definitely book..."

Carrie Mackay

"Nice location but Lil bit far from..."

J Lola

"Clean apartments and great contact with the owner. Would..."

Michael Conner

"I wasn't visiting the apartment i have family in the same..."

Ken Wellwood

Cafe St Honore

90/100 (2171 ratings)

Ribeye Steak and Chips

Slow Cooked Pork Belly Fresh Black Pudding Bramley Apple & Lentils

Terrine

Confit

Scallops with Chicken Bonbon

Duck breast

Creme Brulee

Dumplings

Veal with Dauphinoise Potato Gratin

"great findlovely lunch . menu was varied with local ingredients and seasonal choices, good wine choice. service well timed and charming set..."

Aaradhya

"Maybe it was the prosecco before, and the cocktail, and then the wine, but I think I fell a little bit in love with Cafe St Honore. I'm all about..."

Calum Falconer

"Cafe St Honore is a real local’s favourite, it serves daily-changing, gluten-free and dairy-free menus using the best local, seasonal and..."

Carol Wilkin

"This place had been on my wish list for a while. The cafe has a great reputation so I was looking forward to trying it. We booked on this deal using..."

Edinburgh Feasts

"We lunched at Cafe St Honore on a weekday to celebrate a small cause of happiness. We opted for the 3 course set menu with wine which was exceptional..."

Ann Jacob-Chandler

"Now we love a good bargain as much as the next person and when we discovered on Bookatable that Cafe St Honore had a lunchtime special 2 courses for..."

The Edinburgers

"We ventured here on a Saturday lunchtime and were surprised how busy the place was. Set back of Thistle Street, it's the sort of place locals in..."

The Edinburgers

"The diners all agreed this was the best Sunday lunch in a long time. Why didn’t we have roast beef and Yorkshire pudding more often? It ŵas a firm..."

EdinburghFoody

"Absolute value for money, and not short on delish dishes either! The steak tartare was nicely seasoned, the quiche had a lovely crumbly buttery..."

Terence Pang

"Wednesday 7th September 2011. 7:32pm. I'm literally moping around the kitchen. The Silver Fox asks 'what's for dinner…' I'm staring blankly into..."

Leilappetit

"Do you wish to discover France in the 1950's? Don't look further! The Café St Honoré is the place to be.Out of time this establishment is a..."

Sophie - Oohmyworld...Food

"This establishment is a hidden gem, we popped in for lunch around 1:45 on Saturday passed. It was like walking into a Parisian world of class...."

Maurice Ahern

"Just had a lovely family meal for four, the food was delicious, they catered very well for my sons partner who is vegan. we each enjoyed 3 courses..."

Linda Gillon

"We really enjoyed dining here: very cozy and familiar atmosphere, the waiters were all kind and the food was amazing. We ordered the soup, tarte..."

Massimo Marino

"Birthday Treat We arrived fresh off the bus and a few minutes walk to the restaurant. We were greeted and seated in the middle of the restaurant, I..."

David Douglas

"Cute gem in the heart of Edinburgh, the vibes were just amazing! Staff was really sweet and kind, good food, French cuisine with a British..."

Giulia Raffaele

"Wow! My favourite restaurant in all of Edinburgh! My wife and I had a wonderful dinner here, ordered a bottle of red wine, had a delightful..."

Rory (Rpphanna1)

"We had two starters, the smoked trout and pan fried potato dumpling, AMAZING. Then we split the lamb rump which was perfectly cooked. Every bite was..."

Zac McGuire

"A great meal with delicious combinations and thankfully not a huge menu. Very relaxed atmosphere with cheerful staff and good ambience. Will..."

oonagh hodges

"Cute little French bistro in a hidden back street in Edinburgh. With so many restaurants closed or open with restricted hours when I visited, the..."

Johnny H

"Highly recommend! We used the private room to celebrate a birthday. Booking was easy, even from the States. Some of our party have food allergies,..."

Jennifer M

Tapa

89/100 (2866 ratings)

Brûlée de Queso de Cabra

Lunchtime Sharing Platter

Churros con chocolate

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"My first visit and not my last, lovely welcome and the menu explained superbly. Went for the sharing platter and the quality of food was excellent as..."

Aaradhya

"intimate lighting really lends to the dining experience. It’s spacious, yet atmospheric and always seems to be full, although you can usually get..."

Phil Cook

"We had got ourselves a £25 voucher for Tapa in Leith so we went to check it out. Tapa is a cute place, it’s décor is perfect for tapas dining,..."

Edinburgh Feasts

"TAPA EDINBURGH 24/10/2015Autumn is well and truly upon us and it was crisp night on Friday as Food Club dawned on the shore for some Tapas..."

Food Club

"This review appears in the October edition of Bite Magazine, and can be found online here . Heading into The Waterline with mum on an August Saturday..."

Leilappetit

"I'd never visited a tapas restaurant before so when some friends suggested we visit Tapa I was excited but was apprehensive about whether or not I..."

Michelle C

"We love Tapa. Just to get that out of the way first. It’s where we had our first dinner date, gone back to celebrate an anniversary and now to..."

The Edinburgers

"We had such a lovely time here. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. I'd say this is easily the best tapas I've ever had. It was hard to..."

Madi Lalonde

"We went with a group of friends for a reunion dinner. Everything was amazing.The staff and atmosphere were brilliant. The Food was all authentic and..."

stuart roden

"This place was amazing up until dessert. Fantastic atmosphere. Live guitarist strumming away. Tapas were amazing, especially the artichoke, as one..."

David M

"Have been visiting here for many years but due to Covid & then family illness tonight was my first visit for some time. I didn’t think it possible..."

Stuart McNeill

"Tapa is one of those great rare finds that you just want to tell all of your friends about because it's so cool. Not only are Dan and Greg extremely..."

Tom Thorpe

"I went here ten years ago and they still do my favourite....the pigs cheeks and aubergine crisps. Absolutely stuffed and very reasonably..."

Sarah Connell

"It was such a good experience all round. Since we arrived, there's parking available! The staff is very friendly and helpful, the food is amazing, we..."

Magda Flores

"Wow! I thought cafe andaluz was good but this place is amazing. The best tapas I may have ever had. The restaurant is very cute and in a good..."

Scott

"This was a great surprise. Lovely food. Try the mushroom croquetas, best I ever..."

Sander Hanenberg

"We were there for lunch and to our surprise they had a lunch deal where you get two tapas for 15 pounds + patatas bravas and padron pepers. The..."

Heejung Chung

No. 35 At The Bonham Hotel

89/100 (1286 ratings)

Isle of Wight Tomato Salad

Duck

Asparagus and Prosciutto

Cakes

Risotto

Full Scottish Breakfast with All 3 Eggs

Salmon

Scrambled Eggs Cheese and Avocado

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a lovely, relaxing afternoon tea at the Bonham. We were served a great selection of sandwiches, sweet treats and scones. The scones were warm and..."

Helen Lowe

"What a fantastic hidden gem. This restaurant should not be missed if you are in the city. Food was exquisite, atmosphere was beautifully relaxed and..."

Tracey McDonald

"The Bonham Edinburgh has a beautiful Victorian setting, but some of the rooms are overcrowded with furniture, making it difficult to access your..."

Tsenka Georgieva

"Had a lovely meal with business colleagues. Great setting, great cocktails and a fantastic showcase for Scottish cuisine. Also very reasonably priced..."

Rick

"Lovely, attentive staff, wonderful food (we had the boozy brunch). Great decor. Overall fantastic. Thanks to all the hard workers making us feel so..."

Amanda Lloyd

"This hotel restaurant has been recently revamped. The interior is an absolute delight, very tastefully done, warm and inviting. The staff excel is..."

Robert Terry

"A 4 Star Hotel which delivers 5 Star restaurant. Having done the Boozy Snoozy, a few times, we did Christmas Day as all the family are based in Aus...."

Stuart Turvey

"Our last night in Scotland, we were excited to walk over, close by our own hotel. After being seated, staff warned us of an event being held on..."

DemiLuna DeWinter

"Impressive place with a very peaceful and beautiful interior. We ate at the bar and had a few drinks. The service was outstanding and the best we had..."

Eve

"One of the best restaurant in town Classic Food is really tasty Fresh and delivered to you in time The staff are always ready to serve Could seat at..."

Hitansh Shah

"The meal was excellent and the service was as good as that and it is a team effort. They accommodated us quickly on a Friday even though we did not..."

M Reaves

"We've been 3 times now always with a coupon, never fails to exceed our expectations. Last time we went for two courses and a bottle of wine between..."

nathan briggs (dyspyra)

"A lovely relaxing restaurant. Food is always of a high quality and stalf are very attentive. Been many times and will be back..."

Neil McRobie

"Lovely setting, but sub-par service and some unusual takes on classics that don't always pan out. Great for quiet conversation, and business..."

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