Restaurants, Scottish 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…
Stac Polly Bistro
0.8 miles 38 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SXWould the dour notables from Edinburgh’s distant past gazing down in monochrome print from the walls of this cosy bistro approve of the current goings-on here? They would certainly recognise the ingredients: salmon and haggis, pigeon and venison, all…
Wedgwood the Restaurant
0.8 miles
267 Canongate,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8BQ
This popular Royal Mile restaurant has been serving consistently good food since opening in 2007. The exciting menu offers unusual twists on seasonal Scottish produce such as lobster thermidor as a crème brûlée with a Bloody Mary sorbet to balance the…
Iggs
0.9 miles 15 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DRIggy Campos pioneered Spanish fine dining in Edinburgh with the eponymous Iggs back in 1989, and though its heyday may have come and gone, it remains a stalwart on Jeffrey Street. That’s not to say Iggs is stuck in the past: a 2012 visit from Channel…
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…
Blackfriars
0.9 miles
57–61 Blackfriars Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1NB
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
0.9 miles
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 Gardener's Cottage
0.9 miles 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…
Field
0.9 miles
41 West Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DB
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…
Howies at Waterloo
1.0 miles 29 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQEdinburghers have gathered in the rather impressive Regency-style ‘convening rooms’ at 29 Waterloo Place since the early 19th century. These days, the high-ceilinged, cupola-lit main room attracts diners looking for the Howies brand of Scottish dining…
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
1.0 miles 23 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BHElliot's combines the traditional listed features of this magnificent historic building with contemporary design. The dining room has a great sense of style with an ornate corniced ceiling, original fireplaces and expansive Georgian windows flooding the…
MP's Bistro
1.0 miles
Parliament House Hotel, 15 Calton Hill,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3BJ
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…
Hewat's Restaurant
1.0 miles 19–21b Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1QFHewat’s is truly a family-run operation, and diners have been greeted with a warm welcome from husband and wife team Richard and Margaret Hewat for the past eight years. The décor is full of opulent reds and rich fabrics, creating a grand interior that…
Hellers Kitchen
1.0 miles
15 Salisbury Place,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1SL
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…
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…
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…
Number One
1.1 miles 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQFrom the moment you enter Number One there is little doubt that every aspect of this operation is a very classy affair. The surroundings are stylish and the welcome is warm. This is exactly what you would expect from Michelin-starred fine dining, from…
Steak
1.1 miles 14 Picardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JTAfter launching in 2012, Steak has settled into its stride, delivering its red meat extravaganza to an enthusiastic audience. It’s all here: a trio of breeds, all Scottish, served on or off the bone, in (standard) 200g all the way up to (Man vs Food…
Angels With Bagpipes
1.1 miles 343 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PWWith a name like Angels with Bagpipes and a location opposite St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile, this restaurant is a tourist magnet. The upstairs area is compact with a pretty Edinburgh street view – but fear not, there is extra room on the lower…
Tower Restaurant
1.1 miles
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JF
Even on a clear day, it’s not quite possible to see the other two restaurants that make up restaurateur James Thomson’s local trilogy. What you can see through this one’s floor-to-ceiling windows – and most spectacularly from its fifth-floor terrace…
The Turquoise Thistle
1.1 miles Hotel Indigo, 51–59 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JDHotel Indigo is the latest Edinburgh addition to the IHG global brand that owns the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotel chains. Turquoise Thistle is part of their new direction to place individual restaurants in boutique hotels and allow each chef to…
The Royal Scotsman
1.1 miles Edinburgh, EH1 1BBThe Royal Scotsman is the Caledonian branch of the Orient Express, and promises the luxury (and price tag) that name is famed for. Journeys range from two to seven nights, chugging from Edinburgh across the whole country, or looping down for a ‘Grand…
Café Royal Oyster Bar
1.1 miles
19a West Register Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AA
In the sixties, Woollies wanted to knock down the Café Royal and use the space for its Princes Street shop. Thankfully the Café Royal was made of sterner stuff and still stands as a perfectly preserved Victorian bar. It’s well worth a visit to feast…
