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Restaurants & Cafés

Your guide to the best restaurants in Edinburgh

The 21 very best restaurants in Edinburgh
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The 21 very best restaurants in Edinburgh

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

12 excellent afternoon teas in Edinburgh
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12 excellent afternoon teas in Edinburgh

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

The 11 ultimate cheap eats in Edinburgh
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The 11 ultimate cheap eats in Edinburgh

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

Indian restaurants in Edinburgh you have to try
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Indian restaurants in Edinburgh you have to try

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

11 tip-top ways to brunch in Edinburgh
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11 tip-top ways to brunch in Edinburgh

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

Recommended Edinburgh restaurants

The Gardener’s Cottage
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The Gardener’s Cottage

A top-notch restaurant with some serious culinary kudos

Time Out says
5 out of 5 stars
Users say
3 out of 5 stars
The Scran & Scallie
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The Scran & Scallie

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

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
Users say
5 out of 5 stars
Dusit
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Dusit

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

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
Users say
5 out of 5 stars

Even more restaurants in Edinburgh you need to dine at

Café St Honoré
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Café St Honoré

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

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
Users say
4 out of 5 stars
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Aizle
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Aizle

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

The Dining Room
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The Dining Room

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

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
Users say
4 out of 5 stars
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Café Portrait
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Café Portrait

A cracking, informal diner at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Time Out says
5 out of 5 stars
First Coast
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First Coast

A friendly bistro popular with professionals and loyal locals

Time Out says
3 out of 5 stars

Discover the best restaurants in Europe

The 50 best restaurants in Paris
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The 50 best restaurants in Paris

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

The 12 best restaurants in Copenhagen
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The 12 best restaurants in Copenhagen

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

The 11 best Frankfurt restaurants
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The 11 best Frankfurt restaurants

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

The 15 best restaurants in York
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The 15 best restaurants in York

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

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