Restaurants, Online booking, Outdoor dining, Child friendly, Wi-Fi within 5 miles of Edinburgh

17 places within 5 miles

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The Witchery by the Castle

1.3 miles
Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF

One of Edinburgh’s most famous restaurants, celebrated as much for its location near the Castle and historic atmosphere as for the food. There are two distinct dining areas: the darkly romantic 16th- century Witchery, its red leather seats, and old oak…

Café Andaluz

1.5 miles
77B George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3EE

The lavish interior of Cafe Andaluz, tiled within an inch of its life and hung with myriad Moorish lanterns, simply screams ‘Spanish’, so oddities like soy and chilli prawns or confit duck stand out for the wrong reasons. But according to Cafe Andaluz…

Chop Chop

2.0 miles
76 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6LX

Chop Chop in Leith was built on the reputation of the original outlet in Haymarket. Opened in 2010, it shares an identical menu to its sister restaurant, but the aim here seems to be to provide a more laidback and sophisticated atmosphere than the buzz…

Restaurant Mark Greenaway

1.6 miles
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…

Rhubarb

0.9 miles
Prestonfield House, Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UT

Prepare to be transported to a place of indulgence, located in the grand setting of Prestonfield House, where Rhubarb wows from start to finish. Pure decadence is reflected in the rich fabrics, evocative fragrances and delightful service. Royalty have…

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Agua Restaurant & Bar

1.3 miles
Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HJ

Agua, located on the ground floor of the Apex City Hotel, may not be able to compete with the peerless view of Edinburgh Castle offered by its sister restaurant, Heights, in the Apex International, a few doors down. But Agua does offer a well-considered…

Amarone

1.3 miles
13 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2BH

Amarone is fighting to become a go-to venue for all things Italian on George Street. From the suited post-work crowd to hungry shoppers, the cavernous former bank has more than enough room in its 200-plus covers. The restaurant has an open pizza kitchen…

The Birdcage

4.0 miles
Stuart House, Eskmills, Station Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, EH21 7PQ

Hidden away in an unprepossessing area of Musselburgh is the impressively restored collection of Victorian buildings at Eskmills. The Birdcage is housed in an Egyptian-style administrative building for what was once a cotton and rope manufacturer. At…

Bisque Bar & Brasserie

1.8 miles
Bruntsfield Hotel, 69 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HH

There are few external signs to reveal that tucked away inside the Bruntsfield Hotel is Bisque Bar and Brasserie. Multiple entrances lead into a cosy bar area, where televisions show news and sports coverage. Further through is the main brasserie space…

Café Cassis

1.0 miles
Salisbury Hotel, Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AA

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…

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The Gateway Restaurant

2.2 miles
John Hope Gateway Centre, Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR

There's a tranquil feel to the Gateway Restaurant located upstairs in the John Hope Gateway Centre, a biodiversity and information centre in Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Gardens. Set in a long, bright room, the lovely interior features leaf-green ceilings…

Ghillie Dhu

1.8 miles
2 Rutland Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2AD

If you were ever in any doubt that this is a Scottish bar, a warm greeting from a rugged gent in a rugby-style shirt awaits. Surroundings are of a distinctly rustic and wooden nature while a piano sits desperately wanting to be played, all of which…

Kyloe Restaurant & Grill

1.8 miles
The Rutland Hotel, 1–3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AE

Kyloe (meaning ‘cattle’) is looking to fill a niche in the Edinburgh restaurant scene, and that niche is meat, meat, meat. Cows are everywhere – the statue outside, the paintings on the wall, the cowhide furniture and the board that displays all the raw…

Smoke Stack

1.2 miles
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…

Strada

1.6 miles
15 Castle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3AH

Although there is a corporate feel to Strada’s clean lines and functional décor, the spectacular view of Edinburgh Castle from its outdoor tables is surely a one-off. And when it comes to the food, quality is a notch above the standard fare served up by…

Whighams Wine Cellars

1.8 miles
13 Hope Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4EL

If you are a lover of both wine and jazz, then Whighams has pretty much got it covered. Their Sunday-night jams and monthly wine-tasting events are in with the West End bricks, occasions suitably enhanced by the bar’s candlelit cellar atmosphere. The…

Zucca

1.6 miles
15–17 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX

As veterans of the Edinburgh restaurant scene, Zucca’s owners know the importance of playing to their strengths. That means keeping theatre goers happy with snacks from a restricted menu in the downstairs bar while the restaurant upstairs focuses on…