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Hemma
75 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AEMeaning ‘home’ in Swedish, Hemma is the latest addition to Mike and Anna Christopherson’s string of Scandinavian style bars. And with its soft furnishings and quirky interiors, it does indeed have a laidback, homely atmosphere, despite the modern feel…
The Gardener's Cottage
1 Royal Terrace Gardens, Edinburgh, EH7 5DXRun by two talented chefs with impressive restaurant experience between them (including The Atrium, The Kitchin, The Outsider, Café St Honore and Falko), Gardener’s Cottage is a relatively new addition to Edinburgh dining. Be transported out of the city…
The Kitchin
78 Commercial Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6LXOf course, you can melt the credit card with the tasting or seasonal menus at this ultra-slick Leith restaurant, but Tom Kitchin has also brought his Michelin-starred brand of fine dining to a refreshingly wide audience of food lovers. A set lunch menu…
The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AEBeer and burgers are the main draw at Holyood 9a, and both are worth a trip to this corner of the Old Town. A selection of 11 beers is permanently on draught and, combined with another 10 rotational pumps, constitutes one of Edinburgh’s best selections…
Stravaigin
28–30 Gibson Street,
Glasgow,
G12 8NX
Stravaigin feels as fresh and inventive as when its doors first opened back in 1995. The emphasis on local, seasonal produce combined with a global approach to flavour means even the most jaded palate should find something to please. Look beyond the…
Chinaski's
239 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DLPatrons here live it up while the bar’s inspiration Charles Bukowski looks disdainfully down from a portrait on the wall. Mind you, even the hedonistic Buk would have struggled to work his way through the extensive range of quality rums and bourbons.
Restaurant Mark Greenaway
69 North Castle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3LJ
Famed for his television appearances on the Great British Menu, in 2012 Mark Greenaway relocated his restaurant to a new city-centre venue. There are grand plans afoot but for now the stylish and muted interior plays second fiddle to the main star here…
Locanda de Gusti
7–11 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BNItalian restaurants in Edinburgh can sometimes be a touch uninspiring, but thankfully we have restaurants like Locandi de Gusti who are happy to tread a different, more authentic path. The menu here reflects the Neapolitan origins of the owners, with a…
The King's Wark
36 The Shore,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6QU
With a history dating back to 1432, this is one of Leith’s most venerable buildings. Although it has only been in its present guise for a comparatively short 22 years, its stone walls, hardwood floorboards, open fire and dark wooden furniture lend it an…
Central Market
51 Bell Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1PA
As the revival for quality, local produce roars on, Central Market rocks up to the scene with its oh-so-fresh ingredients and understatedly chic, shiny venue, ready to take the challenge. Every ingredient down to the delicate leaves of fresh oregano…
Monteiths
57–61 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SR
From the moment you step under the twinkling canopy of the narrow close, the small, charming details set Monteiths apart. The relaxed setting embraces its historic Royal Mile setting, where the rough hewn stone walls are subtly lit and gentle tartan…
The Scottish Café
National Gallery of Scotland, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2ELNestled in the basement of the National Gallery of Scotland, the Scottish Café and Restaurant exudes professionalism from start to finish. Husband and wife team Victor and Carina Contini run a tight ship for a good mix of tourists and locals. Smart…
Timberyard
10 Lady Lawson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9DS
Formerly of the well-regarded Atrium, the Radford family has converted a cavernous old timber yard into a warm, beautifully designed space, the industrial edges softened by clever use of wood, natural fabrics and light. A short, simply written menu…
The Hidden Lane Tearoom
8 Argyle Court, 1103 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8NDThe Hidden Lane Tearoom is hidden only in name. Despite being just a couple of years old, it has clearly established a serious following, which means that at weekends, it can often get pretty busy – despite having two levels. Somehow though, owner…
Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJAlthough its star has occasionally waned over 40-odd years of serving the West End’s finest, the Chip still holds its own amid the crowded glare and shifting fashions of Ashton Lane, carving a hard-won niche for quality food and metropolitan chic.
Petit Paris
38–40 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JU
If Petit Paris aspires to be a little piece of the French capital, it’s not the city’s grand boulevards or imposing squares, but the winding cobbled streets where time seems to stand still and there’s an old-fashioned bistro on every corner. The place…
Falko (Konditormeister)
185 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4DGComplete with a continental bicycle above bread-laden shelves, Falko Konditormeister is a slice of lazy-afternoon coffee-drinking heaven. This corner of Germany in Bruntsfield is already a well-known hangout for cake connoisseurs and has numerous awards…
Hanam's
3 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PWBig brother to its recently opened sister restaurant Pomegranate, Hanam’s is a class act. No-charge BYOB keeps spirits high across a well-appointed dining room and lower-level overspill. Décor and lighting are warm and inviting with just enough…
Beirut
24 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BUProud to call itself Edinburgh’s first Lebanese restaurant, Beirut offers some of the best-value lunch deals in town. Its keen pricing and reasonable BYOB charges make it an attractive option for anyone looking for interesting food without breaking open…
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8TDNo place captures the energy of the Finnieston renaissance better than Crabshakk, a few years old but still packed to the rafters most evenings. At the bar and on the mezzanine, diners sit beside, opposite – practically on top of each other. Brushed…
The Shore Bar & Restaurant
3 The Shore,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6QW
Open fires, dark wood, animal skulls and white linen all conspire by candlelight to create a delightfully atmospheric haven by the water. An olden-days maritime feel pervades, with more than a little bohemian flavour, setting the Shore Bar and…
Café Fish
15 North West Circus Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6SX
Remember that bit in Bedknobs and Broomsticks where everyone marvels at the fun times to be had at the bottom of the beautiful briny (shimmery shiny) sea? Café Fish is just like that. Except you get to eat your fellow guests at the piscine ball. And…
The Manna House
22–24 Easter Road,
Edinburgh,
EH7 5RG
It’s almost impossible to begin describing the Manna House in anything but a gushing tone. Small but perfectly formed, the reputation of the place as possibly Edinburgh’s best artisan bakery is spreading across the city, and what’s most inspiring is…
Smoke Stack
53–55 Broughton Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3RJ
Smokestack underwent an extensive makeover in spring 2012. Gone are the blood-red walls and restaurant-style dining, replaced with stripped-back pale grey decor, bright lights and all-day food service. The bright and breezy tone extends to the menu and…
Tanjore
6–8 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9HXWhen you head to Tanjore, and it’s heartily recommended you do, there are two reasons to bring an appetite. First, this is where to sample the finest Southern Indian cuisine in Edinburgh. Second, you’ll be tempted to order everything on the enticing…
