69 Scottish Restaurants near Edinburgh

We found 69 Scottish 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.

Scottish Restaurants near Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurants near Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurants near Edinburgh
Scottish Restaurants near Edinburgh
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Dulse

Dulse

Edinburgh, EH2 4QW
0.9 miles
Over £80Scottish
Agua at Apex City Hotel

Agua at Apex City Hotel

Edinburgh, EH1 2HJ
0.5 miles
£30 - £49Modern EuropeanScottish
What we think
"As the restaurant of an Apex hotel, Aqua is a distant cousin of Addendum in the City of London. But although it shares the same dark wood panelling, re ..." Read our full review
Hamiltons

Hamiltons

Edinburgh, EH3 5AU
0.8 miles
ScottishUnder £30
Hamilton's of Stockbridge is a relaxed environment where the locally sourced menu changes with the seasons and drinks are a well-chosen blend of classic ale ... Find out more
Number One Restaurant

Number One Restaurant

Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ
0.1 miles
Gold Modern EuropeanOver £80Scottish
What we think
"Situated at the eastern end of Princes Street, the grand old Balmoral has been an Edinburgh icon for more than a century. It has various options for fo ..." Read our full review
CC Blooms

CC Blooms

City Centre, EH1 3AA
0.3 miles
£30 - £49BritishInternationalScottish
CC Blooms venue was founded by original owners Diane and Brian in 1994 and was named after Bette Midler’s character in the film Beaches. In 2008, Mitc ... Find out more
Ondine

Ondine

Edinburgh, EH1 1AD
0.3 miles
Gold £50 - £79FishScottish
What we think
"Occupying a first-floor space above Victoria Street with wraparound views of Edinburgh's landmarks, Ondine is a “sleek but unpretentious” s ..." Read our full review
Cardinal Edinburgh

Cardinal Edinburgh

Stockbridge, EH3 5EP
0.7 miles
Silver Modern EuropeanOver £80Scottish
What we think
"Where Tomás Gormley’s first restaurant Heron was all whites and Scandi light woods, Cardinal is dark, moody and candlelit. It all feels qu ..." Read our full review
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
The Spence at Gleneagles Townhouse

The Spence at Gleneagles Townhouse

Edinburgh, EH2 2AD
0.1 miles
Silver £50 - £79BritishScottish
What we think
"The direct descendent of arguably Scotland’s most famous hotel, Gleneagles Townhouse has big shoes to fill. It’s the first offshoot of the ..." 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
Angels with Bagpipes

Angels with Bagpipes

Royal Mile, EH1 1PW
0.3 miles
Bronze £30 - £49Modern EuropeanScottish
What we think
"Bang in middle of the Royal Mile and opposite St Giles Cathedral (the name comes from a beautiful wood carving in the building’s Thistle Chapel), ..." Read our full review
Cannonball Restaurant and Bar

Cannonball Restaurant and Bar

Edinburgh, EH1 2NE
0.4 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaFishScottish
Located in the heart of the Old Town, with fabulous views of Edinburgh Castle, Cannonball House (so named becuase of the gunshot lodged high on the wal ... Find out more
The Olive Branch Bistro

The Olive Branch Bistro

Edinburgh, EH1 3RX
0.4 miles
Modern EuropeanScottishUnder £30
What we think
"At the bottom of vibrant restaurant-heavy Broughton Street (aka the Pink Strip), The Olive Branch Bistro is one of Edinburgh’s more laid-back eat ..." Read our full review
Maison Bleue

Maison Bleue

Edinburgh, EH1 2JW
0.4 miles
£30 - £49FrenchScottish
With its striking blue frontage and colourful hanging baskets, Maison Bleue is something of a local landmark in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. The int ... Find out more
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
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