TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"Enjoyed a tasting here via the Scotch whiskey experience platinum tour + taste of Scotland. Food for the tasting was pretty good, you get to try many..."

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

La Garrigue

96/100 (2298 ratings)

Corn Fed Chicken Breast Black Pudding Bonbon And

Seafood

Bass

Merlu Au Chorizo Ibérico

Lavender Crème Brulée

Accepts American Express

"Very pleasant romantic meal out. The menu was authentic, imaginative and well balanced. My friend is allergic to shell fish and the staff knew..."

Aditi

"Ate here on Saturday, early evening before attending 'The Tattoo' Good welcome from the Patron and friendly waiters. There was a special Festival..."

Maddy

"Food was great and matched with delicious wines. We had a room just for our group of seven. Felt so special. Service staff were very helpful which..."

Mayank Singh

"Pleasant restaurant. Lovely food. Friendly service. Not cheap but a worthwhile treat. Enjoyed items that are not often on a menu Pigeon and Rabbit...."

Steve Bartram

"A few minor quibbles aside, all things considered we had a most enjoyable evening at La Garrigue. The service is knowledgeable and warmly proficient..."

Scrumptious Scran

"It’s often in January when the wonders of social media bring forth dining diamonds. Such was the case when the tweet came through from Jean-Michel..."

Lunch Quest

"An excellent meal. Good choice of wine, very informative and friendly staff. Both our starters were superb, and Le Cassoulet was both our main of..."

Graeme Brown

"The service and ambiance were absolutely wonderful. My husband’s lamb was delicious my fowl with sausage and bean casserole was absolutely..."

Laurie Watson

"Mature couple up toon for day . Real French restaurant. Typical table, chairs , decor etc. Have been for years so popped in for mid week lunch. ..."

THOMAS ROSS

"Cozy spot near the train station! Farm to table vibe, and make it French. Friendly service, nice wine selection and lovely atmosphere. The salmon was..."

Crystal Xu

"Walnut wine was memorable, tasted like a dessert wine. Le poisson du jour was a standard dish, delicious. Le cassoulet was very homely, the duck,..."

Bryan Lim

"Had a great evening here for a 40th. Staff were friendly attentive and helped us with a small cake we had brought. All the food was of very high..."

Vik Dowlul

"Excellent courses - fish soup, asparagus, veal and ham fish special were all..."

Liron AIn-Kedem

"WORLD CLASS Made a booking for 2 people on a Saturday. It wasn't too busy so you could try and walk in. It got quite busy at like 8-9. Top notch..."

Taz Choudhury

"I went here on a second date, I say that because it's an occasion that is fraught with nerves and the staff made it all easy. They were also very..."

Dawn Slusher

"The food was lovely, however, the only negative part to the experience was the partridge being slightly tough. The restaurant has quite a..."

Paul Davis

"Beautiful little French restaurant serving delicious French cuisine. We were lucky to be accommodated without reservation despite the August season...."

Ali Al-Ibrahim

"Delicious meal, attentive staff, and lovely wines. Excellent gluten-free options, and as food is prepared to order, dishes can be adapted to suit..."

Susie Keely

"A great dining experience. Our starters of terrine and goat’s cheese tart were delicious. My partner described the seafood stew as exquisite. My..."

Johann Go

"I ate here for my boyfriend’s birthday. The quality of the food is great and really nice presented, the staff was extremely kind. The restaurant is..."

Roberta Notarangelo

"Great quality, tried the fish soup, pork steak and cheese souffle, freshly made bread & butter and lyonnaise potatoes, all of excellent taste !!!..."

Anna Kotsaki

"Food was absolutely delicious. And arrive was wonderful. Highly recommend! If we come back to Edinburgh, we will definitely visit..."

Margaret Rasch

"Great food, great service. Looking forward to going back..."

Ross Hunter

Dean Banks At The Pompadour

Signature Tasting Menu with Matched Wine Flights

Gochujang Allium Tart

Three Butters

North Sea Cod Thai Green Crumb

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"The tasting menu was fabulous! My fiancé had such an amazing time…honestly one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. The gentleman helping..."

Samantha Herman

"It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was really tasty and beautifully concocted, and the wines complemented it very..."

David Derbyshire

"A great way to experience this restaurant without spending too much is to have the lobster lunch. Exceptionally tasty food, served by knowledgeable..."

Ros Chapman

"A wonderful tasting menu and easy to say 5 stars. The menu did not seem to be choregraphed to bring out the chef's culinary style though. It was more..."

Grace Yeung

"Amazing food, well presented and tasted delicious. Great service, the host went above and beyond. Nothing to fault at all. Will definitely be..."

Precious Ola

"Food was lovely and there was a great variation to the dishes. The beef dish was excellently done and was a favourite on the table. Service really..."

Paul Davis

"Was a bit weary given all the ‘hype’ around Chef Dean appearing on Masterchef.. is it REALLY that good?? Went in for dinner on a Fri night..."

Ashish Aggarwal

"Wow!!!!! I am 57 years old and have eaten at Michelin starred restaurants around the world, but I have never enjoyed a tasting menu and wine pairing..."

Graeme Lowther

"Perfect for date night. The food was amazing, delicious and full of flavor. Service was impeccable. Very happy with the amazing service of our server..."

Sunny Knoxy

"Fantastic welcome this evening at Dean Banks at the Pompadour, The Waldorf, Edinburgh. Maitre D’ so friendly and extremely professional. The food..."

Kate Fisher

"We were in a group of friends celebrating my husband’s birthday, and was an amazing experience from the entrance up to the end. My husband is a..."

Thabbta Nassif Vianna

"Grandeur experience in the splendid surroundings of 'The Caley'. Dean Banks and the team are producing fresh, lively and favourable dishes..."

Oakwood Welsh

"We booked Dean Banks at the Pompadour based on online reviews and his reputation. The food was absolutely delicious, complimented by the paired..."

Angus Sturrock

"Faultless, attentitive and friendly service by Andreas, Cameron and a lady whose name we didn't catch. The food was very enjoyable, as was the..."

Cameron Wallace

"Having visited the Pompadour before it closed I was so excited to return and try it out with new ownership. It turned out to be just as, if not more..."

Debra Jamieson

"We were made to feel most welcome the minute we stepped into The Pompadour. I had made an error with the booking time, however restaurant manager..."

Elizabeth Wright

"Food was fantastic. We had the Chef's tasting menu paired with wine and it won't be long until its gets the first star as it was top notch. My only..."

Stuart McCulloch

"5/5. Excellent food, excellent service. All the food was gorgeously presented and backed up by tasting as good as it looked. Topped off with a few..."

Colin Pow

"My first visit. The dining experience was most enjoyable. The tasting menu was delicious and creative. The staff was attentive and friendly. Truly an..."

Mark OConnor

Cafe Marlayne

96/100 (4013 ratings)

Chocolate and Almond Torte

Key lime pie

Risotto

Pressed Organic Chicken Terrine Leeks & Vinaigrette

"Very nice small French restaurant in the centre of Edinburgh. Good choice of food on the menu, not too many dishes. All freshly prepared and well..."

Aaradhya

"Nice, friendly atmosphere with some quality food. This is a well suited place for a causal dining, business meetings and gatherings at night time...."

Kasia Makowska

"A delight; great local food with a french twist, candle lit, intimate, great service, small but special, chalkboards that require a french..."

Katie Braid

"This place is tiny, cosy and intimate. I had the duck leg here - perfectly done with tender meat falling off the bone and a rich and sticky jus...."

Nian Li

"Tasty, relaxed and simple. Popped into Cafe Marlayne for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The cafe itself is petite which only adds..."

Fras78

"Lovely Lamb. This place is small and can be a bit crowded--so make sure you book because it's worth it! They're lamb is amazing--cooked in a yogurt..."

Adventures Of Alice

"French at its best. An amazing find, there's nothing pretentious about this place. The food is wonderful and clearly as fresh as it can get, great..."

Ch_scott45

"Small, but Perfectly Formed.. There is a very fine line when it comes to restaurants so small which you couldn't swing a cat. Cosy and intimate can..."

Outnumbered

"Absolutely fantastic. Outstanding food and service. Had the pleasure of trying the mussels and risotto which were life changing and introduced me to..."

Kuba Mierzejewski

"You'll need to book as there are only 30 covers max but it's worth it. It was full when I went. Tasty food, good proportions. Duck was excellent. ..."

Neil Dennis

"Lovely little restaurant, brilliant food,..."

Scott

"It’s been many years since we’ve returned here and we were not disappointed! Everything was perfect - lovely, attentive staff; the food was..."

Meg Macfarlane

"This is a great small French restaurant. Popular so busy. A small set menu had enough variety and the food was delicious. Best pannacota I have ever..."

Susan Dunn

"Lovely dinner for five last night, very reasonable 2-course menu with a lot of variety. Wine was delicious, and we topped it off with some cheese and..."

Iain Craig

"This restaurant was an unexpected, delightful find. A 2- course set price menu was lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend. Bookings are..."

Ann Browett

"Excellent lunch experience with the set menu - each dish was very tasty (my partner *loved* the cauliflower soup), and the staff were welcoming and..."

Kathryn

"A truly stellar meal. The food was authentically French, with high quality ingredients and great flavors. Lovely service and charming atmosphere...."

Sarah Miller

"Why would you come to Edinburgh to have French food when France is so close by? It’s because the food is better here!!!! I’m not a fan of mussels..."

Peter Spaz

The Sheep Heid Inn

96/100 (1701 ratings)

Chicken Brie and Bacon Pie

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Pork Belly Sunday Roast

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Scotland's oldest pub established in 1360!! What a treat after a long stroll up Arthur's seat. Luckily a fellow scrambler advised us about this..."

Kingy

"I love this place! I wanted to go because it is Scotland's Oldest Pub, but when I found out it had old fashioned skittles I was even more excited to..."

Kimberley Laing

"We went for family dinner and skittles last Saturday. It was as beautiful and charming as it always is. I introduced the boyfriends family to Sheep's..."

Lisa Ellerbrock

"A welcome sight for those who have just come down from Arthur’s Seat, The Sheep Heid Inn in Duddingston is the oldest running pub not only in..."

Emma Dunn

"A burger, a pint and Skittles!. What a fantastic place! This traditional pub nestled into the streets of Duddingston is thought to be Scotland's..."

Hungry Canuk

"The Sheep Heid Inn has a long and illustrious history. It’s one of the oldest pubs in Scotland (the oldest, maybe), it has a skittles alley and a..."

EdinburghFoody

"When I lived on West Nicholson street, my flatmates and I couldn't go far wrong on a sunny day by visiting the Pear Tree. Now I've moved further..."

Alexandra Gushurst-Moore

"The Sunday roast is one of the best I've had! I especially like the trio of roasts in which you get beef, pork, and chicken. Would definitely book a..."

A. T.

"Lovely service! Lovely food! Kamil was the perfect definition of customer service. He had all the patience to explain for us about where the queen..."

S LP

"What a cool place! Said to be the oldest pub in Scotland. It's obviously undergone renovations but it was really great! I recommend the pie of the..."

Sheena Curry

"First Class Food & Superb Service! This amazing and lovely place was recommended to us for Sunday lunch. We were greeted by Tony who is clearly..."

David ALLWRIGHT

"Atmosphere is great, place is clean and tidy and nice and warm. Very rustic and service was kind and prompt thanks to Rose and Ciara. Portion sizes..."

Remy T

"Glorious Sunday lunch after walk up Arthur. We turned up with no booking (fully booked) and they v.kindly found us a space. DELICIOUS (fig/veggie)..."

Katie Hudson

"What a charming restaurant as being the old pub in all of Scotland. Alex the host was gracious and educated us on the renovations and the time when..."

Michelle Ostrowski

"I had my first drink here. A local pale ale. Looking back I regret my conservativeness. Fortunately I went with a half pint. (Drinking beer was hard..."

Ridley Olps

"We booked & 15 of our family joined me to celebrate my birthday in this wonderful place. They did us proud. The food was really good, the service was..."

Stuart McCorkindale

"This was our third visit and the first time we have been upstairs. We felt the room lacked the atmosphere of the ground floor and there was some..."

Robert Steele

"Warm greeting on arrival. Lady explained that the restaurant was very busy but short of staff, only two working front of house. We said that we’re..."

Geoff Lowe

"We came from the states on holiday looking for an adventure. It couldn't have been a better time. A local taxi cab driver ( Murray) suggested it. It..."

Bill Lawrence

"We went without a booking to have lunch and they gladly found us a place! The salad and burger we had were delicious and the desserts as well,..."

Namrata Mujumdar

"Your staff were fab. Everyone. was friendly, efficient and very helpful. Shout out to Rose👍.We all had the Roast dinners, Pork, Chicken and a..."

Andrew Manning

"Kamil and the whole team were brilliant. We were there for my wife’s birthday. They were short staffed and you’d never have known. The food was..."

Gregor Lawson

"Cosy and comfy little pub, tucked away down the back of Arthur's Seat, and fairly off the beaten track, we popped in for dinner and weren't..."

Andy McCarle

Sonder

"Go, go, go! We had the most wonderful NYE dinner here. It was fresh, inspired with a twist, light and delicious. But the best: the employees were..."

Sören R.

"Been here twice already. Given the quality and the creativity of the dishes the prices are very reasonable. Most importantly the food is fresh and..."

O

"Amazing food beautifully presented, every bite a delicious experience. Best short rib I've ever had, amazing gnocchi, asparagus dish (pictured) was..."

Dean H

"A warm welcome from Trisha and what a great place! Lovely interiors and a tight, considered and well-executed menu designed to be shared (we were..."

Chris Tomsett

"Great food and lovely staff. We had friends from out of town come and they felt very welcomed. Each dish was meticulously made and they were very..."

Austin Savill

"One only has to look at the menu of this place to realise something special is in store. We had the venison and wow presentation flavours and value...."

Farmer Jon

"Some dishes are easily Michelin quality in a relaxed atmosphere. Scallops (both) are a must as is the crab. You will need 2 plates at least for a..."

Alastair Kerr

"Great food, service and atmosphere. Been twice already and I can’t wait to go again and try new..."

Anahí Binagui Casas

"Tempted here by the great reviews and it definitely lived up to expectations! Great service, atmosphere and..."

Sharina Aziz

"The realisation that each passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.... The tastes are mindblowing at times, and the compositions..."

olav granbar

"We made a last minute dinner reservation here during fringe festival and were absolutely delighted and surprised by the quality and originality of..."

Zomer Zeijlemaker

"Having read good reviews, on a weekend trip I decided to give it a go. Boy, what an amazing discovery! Everything was excellent. Please mind you;..."

Alessandra Franceschetti

"Great service, amazing food and a great concept. They were great at catering for my allergy and made sure all substitutions worked well and looked..."

Pim van Oerle

"I have eaten at this new restaurant twice now and I would highly recommend it. The first time I just wanted a quick lunch. Everything was quick and..."

burdyl

"We had high expectations going to Sonder, and they were met- kind of... The dishes surprised us and we especially liked the crispy cod and the..."

Gabrielle Wahlstedt

"Very delicious, unusual and beautiful plates. The absolute friendliest and most understanding waiter. Wonderfully accomodating to vegans (and, I..."

Katie Luxmoore

"Magnificent experience. Service and kitchen extraordinary. Had each a starter and two dishes, everything nicely arranged, open cooking included...."

Guido M

"The food and service here is excellent. I can't recommend Sonder enough. The food is of a very high quality for incredibly reasonable prices. The..."

Colin MacKean

Forage & Chatter

96/100 (2241 ratings)

Dark Chocolate Mousse

Home Made Bread with Pesto and Butter

Venison

Cod

Local Scottish Cheese Preserve

Monkfish Squid Ink Barley Sea Vegetables

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"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)

Snails with Garlic Butter

Snails

Mussels

Hours Braised Beef Cheek in Red Wine Sauce

Coq au Vin

Fish Soup

Isle of Skye Cod Fillet Langoustine Scallop

Steak Tartar

Cassoulet

Fish & Seafood Horicot Bean Cassoulet I Manklich

Pinot Noir

Cakes

Braised Beef Filet Mignon

Sticky Toffee Pudding

"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.

Nok's Kitchen On Stocksbridge

95/100 (4010 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"First time here with a Thai friend , worth every praise of it I read about. Super thai fish cakes , prawn satay to die for, tamarind duck unequalled...."

Madhavi

"Me and my partner had a dinner in Nok's kitchen and we loved it.Absolutely fallen in love with the presentation of the starter(s)- we..."

Swati Bhatnagar

"Delicious food and attentive staff. The lunch deal includes starters and main for a very affordable price. We had prawn tempura, chicken Pad Thai and..."

Cindy Sousa

"I’ve been to Thailand six times and have seen a good deal of the country, and I would say that Nok’s is as authentic as I’ve had anywhere..."

Brian Berenty

"Lovely little Thai place. The food is very delicious, a little too sweet for my taste but still very good, the staff are very attentive. Their..."

N

"Definitely the best Thai I've had in Edinburgh, and I've tried a few. The lunch offer is a bargain and the food is very authentic. I had tempura..."

Thomas Wenn

"We couldn't get reservations but ordered take away. They were very friendly on the phone and had to food ready quickly and right on time for us to..."

Dave Coffman

"We had our best meal here on a tour of UK. We were pleasantly surprised by such an authentic Thai restaurant here that provided great food, friendly..."

R Ho

"Found this place by searching Google for 'best Thai in Edinburgh'... not disappointed, in fact probably one of the best Thai restaurants anywhere!..."

John Grainger

"Beautiful Thai restaurant in Stockbridge. Very authentic Thai food and really enjoyed my meal here! Pad Thai was so yummy and brings me back to..."

Sam Simpson

"Where do you start ? By far the best Thai restaurant in Edinburgh. Superb food..."

Ian MacDonald

"Wow! Where do I begin? Nok's kitchen "Nokked" my socks off! :-P It was absolutely incredible! I loved the variety of choice they had, everything very..."

Derek Couper

The Rabbit Hole

95/100 (1992 ratings)

Char Grilled Rib Eye Steak

Scotch Egg of the Day

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

Crab Cakes Saffron Aioli

Baby Spinach Fried Potatoes

Hake

Salad

Venison & Blood Puddfing Pithvier

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

The Magnum Restaurant & Bar

95/100 (2725 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Haggis with Neeps and Tatties

Pork Belly Potato Espuma Mushrooms Fig and Onion Jus

Scottish King Scallops 3 Crispy Bacon Black Pudding and Apple Gel

Cranachan Cheesecake with Raspberry Compote

Fish & chips

Whisky

Fish & Chips

Strawberries Mint and Cream with Pistachio Cake

Accepts American Express

"A bit away from the busy street but still a short walk from the North Bridge. The menu was a great sharing experience, oyster and clams to start in..."

Dolly Sharma

"Foodie Explorers | Glasgow Foodie |Reviews of Glasgow Restaurants and food| Food Blog | Travel Blog. Our intrepid reviewer Caz ventured along to The..."

Foodie Explorers

"A beautiful restaurant. I've been here two times and I eat salmon, venice and haggis. It was greatful. Also the desserts are beautiful. I tryed..."

Barbara

"THE STREETS ALWAYS seem quiet when you saunter from Queen Street down towards Albany Street; quiet but with a degree of intrigue. After a minor..."

Phil Cook

"We booked here for a team Christmas lunch. A couple of us had been meaning to try The Magnum for ages, so were looking forward to visiting. The..."

Edinburgh Feasts

"Spring has arrived in Edinburgh and we spent every moment of the Easter weekend soaking it up. Our spot of choice – The Magnum on Albany Street...."

Julia Bruce

"GIVEN THE DISTINCT lack of summer we’ve been having, I think this sunny(ish) day has to go down as one of the better ones, as we laud the happy..."

Phil Cook

"The Magnum is quite honestly a loving little place for a meal. On the outside, it looks like your general bog standard pub but inside it has a lovely..."

Emily Campbell

"The Magnum had a lot to live up to after our last visit, but it dealt with those expectations confidently, with superbly presented plates of food at..."

Phil Cook

"We went based on the high rating and were not disappointed. We ate from the bar menu and was happy with the food with the only negative I could find..."

Gold Member

"Fantastic local place. Food hearty and tasty, great friendly service. Cannot ask for..."

George The Foodie

"I have to say excellent on all fronts. The waiters make it a very fun..."

John Murchison

"Warm and friendly place with great food. You can eat in the bar area or the slightly more formal reataurant area. Food flavoursome, atmosphere..."

Ragazza Scozzese

"The sweetness of the gazpacho was enhanced by the crunch and warmth from the green peppers, which really made the dish for me. Crab is a..."

Phil Cook

"There was considerable jealousy when I was invited to visit Magnum and enjoy a complimentary dinner with my besty. The rest of the team thought it..."

Scottish Food Review

"The Magnum was shooting all six cylinders, serving up 6 delicious courses - each loaded with..."

EdinBlogger

"It wasn’t until the day before I was booked dinner at The Magnum that I realised I’d last been there on a sweltering hot night last summer. A..."

Leilappetit

"There was considerable jealousy when I was invited to visit Magnum and enjoy a complimentary dinner with my besty. The rest of the team thought it..."

Scottish Food Review

"One benefit of blogging has been the discovery of so many new places to eat, we now rarely eat in the same place more than once (excluding home) and..."

EdinBlogger

"We've only ever been to the Magnum for a drink so when we were invited along to try some of their food, it was hard to say no. They offer a wide..."

The Edinburgers

"In the fullness of time we’ll need to start a more structured programme of revisits for two reasons: some of our reviews will become out of date;..."

Lunch Quest

"As a local establishment near my place of work, we come here quite frequently. A group of us dined here just over a week ago and having only had a..."

Kazyjaz

"The Magnum sits just back from Broughton Street on the corner of Albany Street and Dublin Street in the New Town. It’s a good place to be: the area..."

EdinburghFoody

"The Magnum sits on the corner of Albany Street and Dublin Street in Edinburgh’s new town. Here’s the view from outside – a simple yet refined..."

Foodie Explorers

"We had an amazing experience at the Magnum restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were incredibly generous. The Magnum dish..."

Klaudia Partyka

"This is definitely a restaurant worthy of being in the top discussions for edinburgh. This was quite possibly the best food we have had in our visit..."

Lawrence Mullen

"Oh my goodness, this lunch was delicious. We ordered various small plates: open ravioli, ham and potato croquettes, bang bang cauliflower, calamari,..."

Kelly L

"In the 5 nights I was in Edinburgh, I ate here twice. First night was the venison, sticky pudding and plenty of gin and tonics. Second night, beer,..."

Sara Moravec

"Six people in our party. Service was great, food ranged from bread and olives to seafood and beef and salad. Everyone enjoyed their meal. To..."

Kelley Miles

"Fabulous eatery with some outstanding dishes on offer, quiet location but still convenient location. Super friendly staff as well. Our group had a..."

Rucksack Foodie

"What a great find! Definitely 5 stars. The monkfish was so delicious … every mouthful felt like a treat. There was a delay with my dessert - they..."

Sandrine

"Food is very well arranged and presentation is great. But I find the taste to be bland, especially when it was so good looking. My wife liked the..."

Kevin Loo

"We had our lunch a month ago in Magnum which is located at a relatively secluded part of New Town. It was our first time to have venison, and it was..."

Kenneth Li

"Top notch food, quality ingredients presented beautifully. Exceptionally friendly, and professional staff, nice ambience in the restaurant. Well..."

David Wren

New Chapter

95/100 (4534 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

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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

Carlyle's Bar & Kitchen

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

BYOB

Serves Alcohol

Reservations

Free off-street parking

"Very friendly family cafe )) have traditional scottish food, and delicious deserts and cakes 😍 especially cheesecake and napoleon..."

Тарас Ор

"Such a warm and friendly establishment. Visited this stellar spot during a 200km walk up through the Borders. Friendly, smiling, engaged and helpful..."

Stuart Jeffrey

"A cosy small-ish cafe. One table outside, more tables inside. They serve great coffee and delicious soups and..."

Pavel Dvořák

"Nice quaint cafe in the quiet old part of Balerno. Good selection of cakes and snacks. Coffee was ok . Recommend the bacon and black pudding rolls..."

Andrew Johnston

"People of Balerno you are so lucky having a place like this on your doorstep as we visited this place today and what a find. Lovely decor, great..."

Jim Allan

"This is a lovely little coffee shop in Balerno. Food is always good, soup, sandwiches and cakes. Friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. Give it a..."

V Gibson

"I called in for lunch after a cycle in The Pentlands with my middle Grandson. Bacon rolls and hot chocolate were delicious, the service was excellent..."

Deric Oliver

"Now named Carlyle's Bar and Kitchen, recently renovated, just old enough it doesn't smell of new paint. A tiny bit dressy, on at least a Friday when..."

Steven Hoober

"Cozy cafe with delicious cakes and coffee. This trio dream combination of Oreo, cheese cake and brownies will make your day..."

Aina I-C

"Had a delicious bacon roll and a coffee from the hatch of Carlyle's at the Balerno Farmer's Market. They even did a gluten free version for Mum...."

Lucille Bluefield

"A gorgeous little café with fab food and very friendly..."

Beth Curran

"Popped in today for lunch. Very friendly welcome by what I guess were the owners. We both ordered a flat white coffee and a waffle each. The coffee..."

James Reilly

"Amazing food and very warm welcome. Fantastic..."

Kirstin Uhlenbrock

"Arrived here after a hike, got red pepper, pesto and hummus sandwich that was delicious and staff so friendly. Definitely will be..."

Niamh

"Visited today after a walk in the hills with a friend. The staff are so friendly, they even had a water bowl and snacks for my friend's dog. My..."

Toria P

"Lovely little cafe with delicious food and excellent service. Good section of crepes, waffles, ice creams and coffees - would highly recommend the..."

Toni B

"Had a lovely dinner at this Balerno restaurant last night. What a relaxed, friendly place for local folk. Food was excellent and prices also very..."

Ian Johnston

"My Husband and I stopped here yesterday for brunch whilst out walking in the local area, the food was amazing and the staff were so friendly. I was a..."

CalEli Gifts

"Lovely cuppa & scone here to warm me up after watching Balerno Float Parade. Best scone I've had in a long time. Food being served looked delicious..."

Lorraine Evans

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)

Michael's Steak & Seafood Bar

94/100 (1202 ratings)

"Lovely restaurant on Jeffrey street in Edinburgh - good choice of steak and seafood funnily enough! We had scallops and haggis Bon bond to start and..."

Kingy

"I’d spotted the arrival Michael’s Steak and Seafood Bar on Jeffrey Street, taking over from the previous Mussel & Steak Bar, and thought very..."

Lunch Quest

"We went there for lunch today. The price of the 3 course menu was definitely attractive (£11,80). The staff was very friendly and very professional,..."

Anne Trossais

"Ok. It's a really value for money place. Don't get me wrong there a do deful quality to the seafood as well! Had the seafood platter in cream sauce..."

YC Boey

"All of the 3 fish main dishes are rich and very nice (though the clam casserole is a bit salty). Good combination of several types of seafood...."

Meena Kom

"fillet steak and mussels are so fresh and delicious! the chocolate dessert is so pretty! the meal is worthwhile. service is nice, waitresses are so..."

yuechi cao

"This place it is very delicious! I was completely satisfied with my mountain of seafood in the warm platter, and my husband is still dreaming about..."

Des Maria Ballerini

"Lovely airy restaurant with amazing food. Excellent service from the friendly and helpful staff. Great value for money,all in all a wonderful dining..."

Pauline Smith

"The seafood platter was genuinely the best meal I think I've ever eaten. Great service, too. Highly..."

Barry Hutchison

"A really lovely experience, oysters to start with vodka bloody Mary sauce and a shellfish platter for main.... Both of which were amazing...the other..."

Andrea Kelly

"Excellent food ! Staff are friendly and efficient, lovely relaxed atmosphere and to be honest the food just keeps getting..."

Phil Henderson

"Chanced upon this restaurant. Great food and service. One of the best during my stay in..."

Josh S

"Service and food both spot on! Couldn't fault this place. Shame Edinburgh is so far away for us or we'd be there every..."

Kay Ahuchogu

"Good food, excellent service and nice..."

Lucas Paustian

"One of the best meals I've had. Superbly executed prawn cocktail, fillet steak and blueberry parfait, with sensible portion sizes meaning you can..."

Jeremy Webb

"NOTE: last time I was here was in August 2018! I love this restaurant! One of my favourite in Edinburgh! I used to come here often for lunch since..."

Giulio Zhou

"Wery good food with good price.Wery nice staff ,close to the Edinburgh..."

Mike Spocinski

"Good food, mussels is v good, steak & both fish mains are v good. Would highly..."

C Low

"Unexpected dinner and.... Fabulous and tasty! When i book it last minute I didn't expect such a wonderful mouth tasty night! Service very welcoming..."

Passion for life

"Had an early dinner here and the staff were exceptional. We had 2 portions of Mussels. The coconut curry sauce was so tasty I almost had it as a..."

Richard Tang

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