Restaurants, Bistros & brasseries within 5 miles of Edinburgh
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Blonde
0.8 miles 75 St Leonard's Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9QRGenerous platefuls, unfussy service and a cheery neighbourhood vibe make this bistro a pleasant choice to while away a weeknight, and the large street-level windows and hurried comings and goings of the area’s students and young professionals provide…
The Terrace Brasserie
Situated on one of the grandest Georgian streets in Edinburgh is the dining-room of the Royal Terrace Hotel. The concise menu features some interesting ideas that lift it above the usual brasserie fare. For starters the soft sweetness of the scallops is…
Ten Hill Place
0.8 miles 10 Hill Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9DSWhile it might be primarily geared up to cater for visitors staying in one of its 77 rooms, Ten Hill Place has enough individuality to make it worth a visit for those who already have a bed in the city to call their own. The plum and white dining room…
Blackfriars
Chef Andrew Macdonald is an example of a notable movement in Edinburgh's food and drink scene. With experience in progressive establishments around town including First Coast and Urban Angel, he worked in Australia and returned to a spell as sous chef…
Monteiths
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…
Bar 50
0.9 miles 50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NESituated in among the pubs and clubs of the Cowgate, Bar 50 is an ideal place for students and backpackers to relax over a pint and a game of pool during the day, or kick start a great night out on a budget. With large pitchers of cocktails for under a…
Spoon
0.9 miles 6a Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DHRocking the boho bedsit chic, with elegantly mismatched retro furniture, lampshades and crockery, this is one Spoon that’s unquestionably more loving than greasy. The menu’s packed with wholesome, healthy options, a decent proportion of which are…
Field
Field is clearly about one thing, the food. In these austere times, that’s a very good thing. Those behind this simple, stripped-back room near George Square, have tasty credentials. Most recently at The Plumed Horse, chef Gordon Craig and co-owner…
Itchycoo Bar & Kitchen
0.9 miles 80 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1THIt would be easy to dismiss Radisson Blu’s Itchycoo as just another hotel-restaurant tourist trap, all sleek, glossy surfaces and anonymity, but that would be to do it a disservice. With tables and booths dotted around a central bar area, the atmosphere…
Café Renroc
1.0 miles 91 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5HZUnder new owner Pelham Hill, Café Renroc has been redesigned into a welcoming destination for the Hillside set. The ground floor and basement bistro has a European feel, with wood panelling, Czech beer on tap and a smorgasbord of pastries to wolf down…
Metropole
1.0 miles 33 Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QRStill leaning to the bohemian with its mismatched wooden tables and bright Spanish tiles, the Metropole now aspires to a smarter bistro feel, both in decor and with its menu. This is a cafe that certainly covers all bases and would be equally at home…
Café Cassis
Now in its third year, Café Cassis remains unfamiliar even to many of Edinburgh’s enthusiastic restaurant goers. This is a shame, as it turns out highly enjoyable, seasonally influenced meals that aim to offer something for everyone, with lots of…
Sylvesters
1.0 miles 55–57 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DBWith neighbours as various as the Mosque Kitchen, Red Box Noodle Bar, the Pear Tree's famous beer garden and up-coming Scottish restaurant Field, West Nicolson Street offers as eclectic a bunch of eating spots as anywhere in town. Quite right for a…
Parliament House Hotel
1.0 miles 15 Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH1 3BJSituated in the heart of the city, the Parliament House Hotel is the perfect place to explore cosmopolitan Edinburgh. In just a few minutes, you can walk to the world famous Princes Street, and the main business community, shopping and entertainment…
Elliot's Restaurant
1.0 miles Apex Hotel, Waterloo Place, 23–27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BHCompeting with hundreds of bars and eateries, it’s a hard-knock life for hotel restaurants in Edinburgh. Elliot’s, part of the Apex chain’s Waterloo Place hotel, does its best to keep guests in and even tempt the locals along with some smart deals…
The Royal Dick Bar & Bistro
1.0 miles 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, EH9 1 PLSummerhall’s Royal Dick bar/bistro is about adventure, and it’s an adventure just finding it: head through the grandiose entrance hall that once welcomed veterinary students, and still feels like you shouldn’t run in the corridor. Out through a…
MP's Bistro
MP’s Bistro, the restaurant of the Parliament House Hotel, is a contemporary Edinburgh dining spot with a long history. The amalgamation of Jacobean and Georgian properties, the hotel is packed with Scottish charm, close to the many sights of Edinburgh…
North Bridge Brasserie
A century ago, the marble columns, plush wood panelling and ornate cornicing of this grand room were privy to some fair old wrangles, as canny businessmen haggled with the Scotsman newspaper’s clerks over ad rates. Nowadays, there’s much less for…
Hellers Kitchen
Don’t be fooled by the modest frontage: Heller’s is bigger on the inside. Like the surprisingly open and spacious interior, the menu expands from lighter daytime café options to a full evening’s culinary revelry, and the daily changing specials board…
Museum Brasserie
1.0 miles National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JFThe National Museum of Scotland is a busy place. With free entry, acres of treasure-filled rooms to explore and proper consideration given to entertaining young people, the place is popular with school groups, tourists and children of all ages. The…
Michael Neave Kitchen & Whisky Bar
1.0 miles 21 Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh, EH1 1RWAs a young chef you could beaver away in a crowded kitchen being bossed around by someone else, hoping you’ll make it big one day. Or you could just boldly open your own restaurant and strike out alone in the heart of tourist Edinburgh. Which is what…
Hadrian's Brasserie
1.1 miles The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQRocco Forte’s Balmoral Hotel is home to two restaurants, Michelin-starred Number One and Hadrian’s Brasserie, which aims to offer a more informal dining experience while staying at the smarter end of the spectrum. Soft, warm lighting, dark wood and…
The Doric Tavern
1.1 miles 15/16 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DEThe self-proclaimed oldest gastro pub in Edinburgh is due for a refurbishment in 2011 that will hopefully see the currently rather bland décor raised to the same standard as the really rather good food. The menu mixes pub grub staples with some more…





