Edinburgh Area Eating & Drinking

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• 56 North Bar and Kitchen A destination bar that prides itself on good food and drink. 2-8 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP.
• Abstract Award-winning modern French cuisine created using the finest Scottish ingredients. 33-35 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL.
• Agua Restaurant Awarded 1 AA Rosette. Fish and Seafood Restaurant. Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JF.
• L'Alba D'Oro Edinburgh's most famous Fish and Chip shop. 5 Henderson Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5DH.
• Al Dente Restaurant The true Italian experience in Edinburgh. 139 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH8 9UL.
• Amber Restaurant Traditional Scottish restaurant. Scotch Whisky Experience, 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE
• The Atholl at The Howard Awarded 1 AA Rosette. Howard Hotel, 34 Great King Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QH.
• Atrium Awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Cutting edge food and wine. 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2ED.
• La Bagatelle French family run restaurant, using quality sourced ingredients from Scotland and France. 22a Brougham Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9JU.
• The Basement Bar & Retaurant Freshly prepared food in a relaxed atmosphere at reasonable prices. 10a-12a Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RJ.
• Bellini Bistro Many small, delicious, affordable dishes from which to choose. 8b Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6LB.
• Bonsai Japanese Bar Bistro. 46 West Richmond Street, Edinburgh.
• The Bow Bar 80 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH.
• The Bridge Inn Award winning a la carte restaurant and the more informal "Pop Inn" lounge. 27 Baird Road, Ratho, EH28 8RA.
• Britannia Spice Critically-acclaimed restaurant serving Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepali and Thai cuisines. 150 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6LB.
• Browns Restaurant & Bar Seasonal Scottish specialities are featured as well as the Browns menu. 131-133 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JS.
• The Buffalo Grill 14 Chapel Street, Edinburgh EH8 9AY & 1 Raeburn Place Edinburgh, EH4 1HU.

• Cafe Andaluz Bringing a little bit of Spain to George Street. 77b George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3EE.
• Cafe Grande A Café/Bar/Restaurant open all hours and suiting all walks of life. 184 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4DF.
• Le Cafe Saint-Honore Reflects the relationship between Scotland and France of the "Auld Alliance". 34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA.
• The Caley Sample Room A sympathetically refurbished pub. 42–58 Angle Park Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 2JR.
• Calistoga Popular restaurant with an ever-changing menu. 93 St Leonards Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9QY.
• The Cambridge Bar A stylish pub situated in the heart of the bustling city centre. 20 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JB.
• Channings Bar and Restaurant Awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Fine dining without the fuss. 12-16 South Learmonth Gardens, Edinburgh, EH4 1EZ.
• Chop Chop Authentic Chinese restaurant serving the food they love in China. 248 morrison street, Haymarket, Edinburgh, EH3 8DT
• Circus Wine Bar & Grill Seasonal, fresh, Scottish produce. 58a North Castle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3LU.
• La Concha A classic Italian restaurant in Stockbridge. 24 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1LY.
• Craigiebield House Hotel The Hotel has a relaxing Conservatory Restaurant catering for all tastes and dietary requirements. 50 Bog Road, Penicuik, EH26 9BZ.
• The Cumberland Bar Traditional, elegant and with the atmosphere of a real local. 1-3 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RT.
• Dalhousie Castle Awarded 2 AA Rosettes. The excellent Dungeon Restaurant. Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, EH19 3JB.
• David Bann Licensed Vegetarian Restaurant in Edinburgh. 56-58 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SX.
• The Dome A first choice venue to meet friends and colleagues. 14 George Street, Edinburgh, EH12 2PF.
• Duck's at Le Marche Noir Awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Fresh, flavoursome food. 14 Eyre Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5EP.
• Dusit Thai Restaurant The best Scottish produce and imported spices from Thailand. 49a Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY.

• Ecco Vino Selection of antipasti from a traditional Italian menu. 19 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP.
• Elephant House One of the best tea and coffee houses in Edinburgh. 21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EN.
• La Favorita Aims to be "the best pizzeria in Britain". 325-331 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8SA.
• First Coast A quality neighbourhood bistro for the West of Edinburgh. 99-101 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2AB.
• Fishers Bistro Seafood staples studded with original dishes. 1 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QW.
• Fishers in the City Offering a range of seafood, game and poultry. 58 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN.
• Frankenstein Pub Fresh homemade food made from the best quality ingredients. 26 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EN.
• La Garrigue A cross between an up-market restaurant and a French bistro. 31 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH.
• Giuliano's Excellent food, fine wine and the friendliest Italian atmosphere. 18 Union Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3NQ.
• The Glasshouse A welcoming neighbourhood restaurant. Eskmills, Station Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7PQ.
• The Grain Store Providing the very best of Scottish Produce. 30 Victoria Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2JW.
• The Guildford Arms Superb traditional pub with lunch and dinner menus. 1-5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA.
• Guru Balti Restaurant One of Edinburgh's finest authentic Indian restaurants. 9 Dundee Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 1DL.
• Hadrian's Awarded 1 AA Rosette. The Balmoral's chic and stylish brasserie. The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ.
• Haldanes Awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Scottish cuisine and hospitality. 39a Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY.
• Hanam's Kurdish & Middle East Restaurant "One of Britain's top 5 Middle East Restaurants". 13 Brougham Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9JS.
• Hanedan A taste of Turkey in Edinburgh. 41 West Preston Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9PY.
• Home Bistro Traditional Scottish home cooking. 41 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DB.
• Howie's Excellent local produce served at an affordable price. Four restaurants in Edinburgh.

• Iggs Awarded 1 AA Rosette. Spanish restaurant & tapas bar. Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DR.
• Indian Cavalry Club Awarded 1 AA Rosette. Indian restaurant with range of individual dining spaces. 22 Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 7AF.
• Hewat's Restaurant A combination of classic French and Scottish but with a little of all tastes. 19-21b Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1QF.
• Izzi Restaurant A mixture of high quality Japanes and Chinese dishes. 119 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9AN.
• Jackson's Restaurant The best of Scottish cuisine. 209 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh.
• Kalpna Serving high quality Indian vegetarian food for a quarter of a century. 2-3 St Patricks Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9EZ.
• Katies Diner One of the most beautiful views in the capital and Katie's home cooking. 12 Barclay Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4HP.
• Kebab Mahal Specialising in halal traditional tandoori and curry dishes. 7 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BH.
• Khublai Khans The style of cooking favoured by 13th century Mongolian warriors. 43 Assembly Street, Edinburgh.
• The Kitchin Awarded 1 Michelin Star & 3 AA Rosettes. Keeps the food in focus. 78 Commercial Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6LX.
• Kweilin Cantonese Restaurant An array of Cantonese dishes that use the finest local produce. 19-21 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QG.
• Lanna Thai Restaurant Traditional Thai cuisine. 32 Bridge Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6AG.
• The Living Room Restaurant & Bar A mature attitude towards dining and socialising. 113-115 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN.
• Loch Fyne Seafood restaurant overlooking Newhaven Harbour. 25 Pier Place, Leith, Edinburgh.
• Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Awarded 1 AA Rosette. Stylish Opus 504 restaurant. Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 6AU.
• Maison Bleue French, North African and traditional Scottish cuisine using cooking skills from each. 36/38 Victoria Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2JW.
• Malmaison Brasserie Awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Serving beautifully presented, delicious food in delightful surroundings. 1 Tower Place Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7DB.
• Mamma's Traditional American pizza and panzerotti in Grassmarket. 30 Grassmarket, Edinburgh.
• Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Kirknewton, Edinburgh, EH27 8EB.
• Merchants Restaurant Classic Scottish fare presented with flair and imagination. 17 Merchant Street, (off Candlemaker Row), Edinburgh, EH1 2QD.
• Mezbaan South Indian Restaurant 14 Brougham Street, Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9JH.
• Le Monde Cosmopolitan menus with a mix of Scottish and international cuisine. 16 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PF.
• Monster Mash A British "retro" Café offering "top nosh at half the cost". 4a Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QN.
• The Mussel Inn Mouth-watering seafood, simply prepared from the very finest natural ingredients. 61 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HN.
• Mussel & Steak Bar Excellent in Scottish shellfish and Scottish farm assured beef. 110 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH.
• Mya Brings together the exciting flavours of Thailand and North India under one roof. 92 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6LX.
• Namaste Kathmandu A taste of Royal Indian and Nepalese Cuisine. 17-19 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QH.
• New York Steam Packet Edinburgh's American Diner. 31 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 2NP.
• Nobles Bar and Restaurant Featuring unashamedly good contemporary food, from breakfast, through to dinner, plus delicious organic coffees and an extensive selection of ales, spirits, wine and cocktails. 44a Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6RS.
• North Bridge Brasserie & Bar Awarded 1 AA Rosette. Modern Scottish cuisine with season menus. Balmoral Hotel, 20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1YT.
• Norton House Hotel Awarded 3 AA Rosettes. Ushers fine dining restuarant. Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8LX.
• Number One Awarded 1 Michelin Star & 3 AA Rosettes. World class cuisine using the very best of Scottish produce. 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ.

• Ocean Kitchen Bar and Grill Ocean Terminal, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ.
• Off The Wall Restaurant The best of Scottish produce and cuisine. 105 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1SG.
• Oloroso Exemplary service and imaginative contemporary cooking. 100 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3DF.
• Old Penang Malayian cuisine near Murrayfield Stadium. 21 Dalzeil Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5TP.
• Osterio Di Domenicos Restaurant Off-the-beaten track Italian gem. 30 Sandport Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6EP.
• The Oxford Bar Famous from Ian Rankin's "Rebus" novels. 8 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JB.
• La Partenope A little corner of Napoli in Edinburgh. 96 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF.
• Petit Paris A true French ambience in relaxing surroundings. 38/40 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU.
• Plumed Horse Awarded 1 Michelin Star & 3 AA Rosettes. A restaurant with an ever-growing reputation. 50-54 Henderson Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6DE.
• The Prestoungrange Gothenburg Arts and crafts building now home to a Bistro, Bars a microbrewery. 227-229 High Street, Prestonpans, EH32 9BE.
• La P'tite Folie Delicious traditional French cuisine. 9 Randolph Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7TE.
• The Quay A wide variety of freshly cooked food. Fisherrow Harbour, 131 New Street, Musselburgh, EH21 6DH.
• Queen's Spice Quality indian food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 1 High Street, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9PP.
• Raj on the Shore Fine dining from the best and latest Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine. 85-91 Henderson Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6ED.
• Red Fort Indian Restaurant Great food at reasonable prices in a comfortable setting. 10 Drummond Street, Edinburgh.
• Redwood Restaurant California style restaurant in Stockbridge. 33A St Stephen Street, Edinburg,h EH3 5AH
• Restaurant at The Bonham Awarded 2 AA Rosettes. The Bonham Hotel, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN.
• Restaurant Martin Wishart Awarded 1 Michelin Star & 4 AA Rosettes. Eat Scotland Gold Award. 54 The Shore, Edinburgh, EH6 6RA.
• Rhubarb, The Restaurant at Prestonfield Awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Prestonfield Hotel, Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UT.
• Rick's Scottish themed contemporary menu uses only the best produce. 55a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1HL.
• A Room In The Town High quality Scottish produce and affordable prices. 18 Howe Stret, Edinburgh, EH3 6TG
• A Room in the West End High quality, fresh and affordable scottish produce in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 26 William Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7NH.
• Roti Restaurant Indian food as it is meant to be. 73 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8BU.
• Le Sept "Good value, no-nonsense French cuisine". 5 Hunter Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RW.
• The Sheep Heid Inn Edinburgh's oldest surviving public house, established in 1360. 43-45 The Causeway, Duddingston, EH15 3QA.
• The Sizzling Scot Scottish Steak House Restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. 103-105 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2AB.
• Skerries Restaurant An emphasis on excellence and fine Scottish cuisine. Dunstane Hotels, 4 West Coates, Edinburgh, EH12 5JQ.
• Skipper's Bistro Fresh, quality seafood for over 25 years. 1A Dock Place, Edinburgh, EH6 6LU.
• S. Luca Ice Cream & Olympia Cafe Premium quality ice cream. 32-38 High Street, Musselburgh, EH21 7AG.
• Smoke Stack Good quality but unpretentious food in stylish surroundings. 53-55 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RJ.
• The Stable Bar Country Bar & Restaurant. Mortonhall Park, 30 Frogston Road East, Edinburgh, EH16 6TJ.
• Stac Polly Awarded 1 AA Rosette. Scottish restaurant. 8-10 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AS.
• The Starbank Inn 64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3BZ.
• Stockbridge Restaurant Awarded 1 AA Rosette. Fresh seasonal produce, locally sourced. 54 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AL.
• Sweet Melinda's The best local ingredients with an emphasis on seafood and game. 11 Roseneath Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1HY.

• La Tasca Speciality tapas restaurant bringing an authentic taste of Spain to Edinburgh. Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA.
• Thai Orchid Thai menus with herbs, spices and vegetables flown directly from Thailand. 5A Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW.
• Thomson's Bar 182-184 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EB.
• Tigerlily A series of flexible dining and drinking spaces, each with their own character. 125 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN.
• Tower Restaurant Awarded 1 AA Rosette. Stunning rooftop restaurant of the Museum of Scotland. Chambers Street, Edinburgh,EH1 1JF.
• Tusitala A popular inner city style restaurant in southern Edinburgh. 47 Buckstone Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 6QJ.
• Under the Stairs Seasonally inspired award winning cocktails and locally sourced food. 3a Merchant Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2QD
• Urban Angel Providing hungry city dwellers with the freshest, tastiest food possible. 121 Hanover St, Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ.
• Ushers Restaurant Fine dining at the Norton House Hotel. Norton House Hotel, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8LX.
• Vintner's Rooms Awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Traditional French a la carte. The Vaults, 87 Giles St. Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6BZ.
• Vittoria Italian Restaurants. 113 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh EH7 5HR & 19 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EN.
• Viva Mexico The true taste of Mexico in Edinburgh. 41 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BS.
• Voujon All the flavour, colour and aroma of Bangladesh and Northern India. 107 Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QW.
• Wedgwood, The Restaurant Locally sourced produce cooked in a creative and international style. 267 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ.
• Wildfire Scottish steak and seafood at its best. 192 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AZ .
• The Witchery Awarded 1 AA Rosette. Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF.
• Wok & Wine Combines the best of oriental dishes with the best and freshest Scottish produce. 57a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH21LH.
• Zucca Cafe & Restaurant The freshest and finest Italian food at a reasonable price. 15-17 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX.
• Zulu Lounge A warm South African welcome infused with delicious home-made food. 366 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QN.