26 Romantic Restaurants near Edinburgh

We found 26 Romantic restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital and second-largest city (after Glasgow) has more than its fair share of charm – helped by the spectacular setting of the famous Castle Rock and the distinctly unique character of the medieval Old Town and planned Georgian New Town districts. Tourism is an important economic mainstay – in August alone, the Edinburgh Festivals bring in more than four million visitors – and restaurants in Edinburgh play their part, too. With five Michelin-starred establishments and a fine selection of coffee shops, cafés and bistros catering for every taste, there’s really no reason to settle for generic touristy places. Choice ranges from fine-dining stars such as The Kitchin and Restaurant Martin Wishart to the hugely popular modern-Scottish Angels with Bagpipes, from David Bann (topping the list of vegetarian eateries) to Mother India’s Café. It’s also worth seeking out long-established places with legendary reputations such as Café St Honoré.

Romantic Restaurants near Edinburgh
Romantic Restaurants near Edinburgh
Romantic Restaurants near Edinburgh
Romantic Restaurants near Edinburgh
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Greenwoods

Greenwoods

Edinburgh, EH2 1LH
0.5 miles
£30 - £49BritishDutch
Although found on Edinburgh’s Frederick Street, Greenwoods has a surprisingly European history. The first site for Greenwoods opened its doors on the ... Find out more
Cafe St Honoré

Cafe St Honoré

New Town, EH2 1EA
0.5 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Modern EuropeanScottish
What we think
"A longstanding fixture on the Edinburgh scene, Café St Honoré has a classic fin de siècle Parisian look that could have come strai ..." Read our full review
La Garrigue

La Garrigue

Edinburgh Waverley, EH1 1DH
0.2 miles
£30 - £49BistroBrasserieCheeseFrenchMediterraneanVegan
La Garrigue is a French bistro located at 31 Jeffrey Street, just a stone's throw from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile and minutes away from Waverley station. ... Find out more
Tattu Edinburgh

Tattu Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH2 2AA
0.1 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Chinese
What we think
"Built on cornerstones of maximalist design and sleek service, Tattu in Edinburgh is a world of dark wood and life-size cherry blossom trees illuminated ..." Read our full review
Lucky Yu Edinburgh

Lucky Yu Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH1 3RJ
0.3 miles
£50 - £79Pan Asian
Located in one of Edinburgh's classically beautiful old buildings on Broughton Street, Lucky Yu is a fun, light-hearted Asian restaurant serving a menu of s ... Find out more
White Horse - Edinburgh

White Horse - Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH8 8AA
0.2 miles
FishOver £80Scottish
If you are looking for one of the best seafood spots in Edinburgh, the White Horse is the place to go. Found in the oldest inn on the Royal Mile which had b ... Find out more
Lyla

Lyla

Abbeyhill, EH7 5AB
0.4 miles
Gold BritishOver £80Scottish
What we think
"Long before Lyla was a twinkle in Stuart Ralston’s eye, the chef was solving the equation of a successful restaurant through three other Edinburg ..." Read our full review
Fhior

Fhior

Bonnington, EH1 3SB
0.3 miles
Gold BritishOver £80Scottish
What we think
"Fhior, which means ‘true’ in Gaelic, is the new city-centre venture from chef Scott Smith, formerly of the acclaimed (but short-lived) Norn ..." Read our full review
Noto

Noto

New town, EH2 1DY
0.4 miles
Gold £30 - £49Pan Asian
What we think
"Noto is the second restaurant from chef Stuart Ralston, who also operates tasting menu restaurant Aizle. Found on a chic street in the New Town, Noto d ..." Read our full review
L’Escargot Bleu

L’Escargot Bleu

Edinburgh, EH1 3SA
0.4 miles
Bronze £30 - £49French
What we think
"As chef/patron of cheery blue-fronted L’Escargot Bleu, Fred Berkmiller is immensely proud of his French heritage – in fact, you can almost ..." Read our full review
Blackwoods

Blackwoods

Edinburgh, EH3 6EF
0.8 miles
£30 - £49BistroBrasserieFishGastropubHotel BarsInternationalModern EuropeanScottishSteak
Although this sophisticated brasserie is proud of its roots, you’re unlikely to find much cliché here: no tartan serviettes or stag’s hea ... Find out more
Aizle

Aizle

Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ
0.7 miles
InternationalOver £80
Frizzante Proseccheria

Frizzante Proseccheria

Edinburgh, EH3 9AW
0.8 miles
£30 - £49ItalianMediterraneanPizza
Merchants Restaurant

Merchants Restaurant

Old Town, EH1 2QD
0.4 miles
£50 - £79BritishScottish
Nestling in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town and only a stone's throw away from historic Greyfriar's Churchyard and the Grassmarket, Merchants is one of th ... Find out more
Mono

Mono

Edinburgh, EH1 1HN
0.3 miles
£50 - £79ItalianModern EuropeanWine Bars
Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town, Mono is an elegant fine dining room and wine bar offering both tasting menus and a la carte formats. Mono has wo ... Find out more
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