Restaurants & Cafés

Your guide to the best restaurants in Edinburgh

From the Old Town’s humble cheap eats to the hard-to-bag-a-seat spots around Leith Harbour

It’s no surprise this ‘meal’ is something regal Edinburgh knows how to do rather well

Fancy a hog roast and don’t want to splash out? You’re in luck

This city has around 100 Indian restaurants. This is our pick of the absolute best

Get your day off to a good start. Or simply soak up all that booze from the night before

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A top-notch restaurant with some serious culinary kudos

From the hands of not one, but two, of Edinburgh’s Michelin-starred chefs

A compact, stone-walled spot more than matching the local competition

It’s been around for donkey’s, but is still the go-to spot for a smart bistro meal

Fresh local food, an informal setting, and a strangely swanky tasting menu

Excellent cooking from James Freeman, and plenty of whisky to boot

A cracking, informal diner at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery

A friendly bistro popular with professionals and loyal locals

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The search for a decent place to eat may feel a little daunting here, but we think we can help

How to navigate one of the world’s most exciting food scenes, in 12 simple steps

In recent years this overlooked metropolis has blossomed into something of a foodie haven

From traditional British tea rooms to globally-inspired fine-dining destinations