This 2009-vintage bistro takes its name from Leith Links, just around the corner. Happily informal with chatty waiters, it's a good place to come for some...
102 Constitution StreetFew visitors find a reason to head into this slightly suburban part of town, but the New Bell may be worth the trip. Owned by Richard and Michelle Heller,...
233 CausewaysideAs the street-front brasserie of the Scotsman Hotel, formerly the headquarters of the Scotsman newspaper (from 1904 to 1999), the fixtures and fittings here...
Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge
An enviable address, a keen reputation and a very talented executive chef (Jeff Bland) all make this a first-class restaurant, one of only four venues in...
Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street
Since opening in 2001, this destination bar-restaurant has, under Tony Singh's ever-watchful eye, steadily built a fine reputation for the quality of its...
33 Castle Street
Chef Tony Borthwick ran a Michelin-starred restaurant in south-west Scotland before moving to Leith and opening the Plumed Horse. The Michelin star was...
50-54 Henderson StreetThis dainty venue at the Caledonian Hilton has endured for nearly a century, its ice-cream rococo decor endearing it to tourists and couples on romantic...
Caledonian Hilton Hotel, Princes Street
Located in the historical heart of Leith, Wishart's establishment has retained a Michelin star since 2001. The food is sublime, and a meal might take in...
54 The Shore
James Thomson, the brains behind the Witchery and the Tower, took over the old Prestonfield House Hotel, gave it a sumptuous makeover and reopened it as...
PrestonfieldPart of an auction house and furniture business, Shapes has the most unlikely restaurant address in the city, on an unlovely, far-flung industrial estate....
Bankhead AvenueOne of Edinburgh's leading neighbourhood restaurants, this is a very smart basement venue indeed. With award-winning chef and proprietor Jason Gallagher...
54 St Stephen StreetThe Tower (at the top of top the National Museum of Scotland) offers self-conscious chic, good views and a terrace, weather permitting. The menu has an...
Royal Museum of Scotland, Chambers StreetUrban Angel has a smart country-city crossover look, with wooden floors and white walls. It maintains high ethical standards, using organic, free range and...
121 Hanover StreetAt the corner of a Leith backstreet sits a former wine warehouse with a long history. Its first floor is home to the esteemed Scotch Malt Whisky Society,...
Vaults, 87 Giles Street