La Garrigue has been named as the Scottish regional winner of the Good Food Guide Readers' Restaurant of the Year. Featured on Ramsey's Best Restaurants Gordon described La Garrigue as an "amazing little bistro". Come along and sample the flavours of the Languedoc at either in Edinburgh's New Town or City Centre.
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Local, seasonal, intimate. Fantastic food, friendly service, French bistro atmosphere.
A Room in Leith
1c Dock Place,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LU
If you pitch up here late or without booking, it may be wise to have a plan B. On sunny days, the waterside tables outside fill up fast with people enjoying a platter of mussels and a well chosen glass, while for chillier occasions, there’s candle…
A Room in the Town
18 Howe Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6TG
A Room in the Town resembles the well known and colourful mural lining its main wall more often than one suspects. High jinks and merriment co-exist alongside locals having a casual meal in the simply furnished and softly lit, long dining room. Staff…
A Room in the West End
26 William Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 7NH
The 'Room in the…' chain has won considerable popularity in Edinburgh thanks to unpretentious surroundings, fulsome food and that rare beauty, a BYO policy. The West End branch, a snug basement beneath the frequently rowdy Teuchter’s pub on William…
Above Abbotsford
3-5 Rose Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2PR
The Abbotsford has been a bastion of the Rose Street scene since the Jenner family commissioned the present building in 1902. The restaurant 'Above' may not have quite the authenticity of the bar at street level, but there’s enough ornate dark wood and…
Amber Restaurant
The Scotch Whisky Experience, 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NE
Down the staircase, within the Royal Mile’s Scotch Whisky Experience, the pleasant, heavy stone rooms of Amber Restaurant are a welcoming surprise. Knowledgeable bar staff wickedly tempt diners with a vast array of unusual whiskies and other drinks.
Angels With Bagpipes
343 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1PW
The Royal Mile has a new charmer in residence. Sleek, modern, understated and calming, Angels with Bagpipes encapsulates many of the characteristics of its owner Marina Crolla, making you feel immediately welcome and at ease. Like Marina, this place is…
The Atholl Dining Room
The Howard Hotel, 34 Great King Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6QH
The Atholl Dining Room speaks in hushed tones. First, step into the tranquil world of the Howard Hotel, set in a Georgian townhouse on the grand parade that is Great King Street. You can ponder the Atholl's concise but interesting menu from the comfort…
Blonde
75 St Leonard's Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9QR
Sunlit by summer’s day and candle-lit by winter’s night, Blonde’s stylish-but-plain premises can feel a little harsh with its hard surfaces and basic wooden chairs. However, this lack of luxury is quickly overshadowed when the comfort food arrives.
Bread Street Brasserie
The Point Hotel, 34-36 Bread Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9AF
The Bread Street Brasserie, attached to the Point Hotel, is a typically dark and sleek hotel restaurant, populated on a weeknight by just a few diners, and one or two brusque waitresses. It does manage to create a suitably upmarket atmosphere, with a…
Café Royal Oyster Bar
17a West Register Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AA
Folklore has it that oysters were once so plentiful in the Forth that Edinburgh used to live on them. The Café Royal Oyster Bar is living proof that the citizens have loved oysters at least as far back as 1863 when its revolving doors first twirled…
Café St Honoré
34 North West Thistle Street Lane,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1EA
With its wood-panelled and mirrored interior, black and white chequered floors and spindly tables with white cloths, Café St Honoré certainly has the power to make you feel like you’re in 1940s Paris. Fortunately for Edinburgh diners, 2011 Scottish…
Castle Terrace
33/35 Castle Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2EL
The opening of Castle Terrace in July 2010 saw its Edinburgh-born chef-patron Dominic Jack thrust into the spotlight. Having shone at iconic Paris restaurant Taillevent among others, hopes were high and Castle Terrace was quickly awarded a Michelin…
Channings Restaurant
12–16 South Learmonth Gardens, Comely Bank,
Edinburgh,
EH4 1EZ
This townhouse hotel, part of which was formerly the home of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, is located a mile or so west of the city centre in a quiet residential street in Comely Bank. The restaurant and bars are in the basement and there’s a small…
Cranston's Restaurant
43 Princes Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2BY
This public dining room in Princes Street’s Old Waverley Hotel has a great view of Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle. It’s a site that many upmarket restaurants might covet but Cranston’s dining area is somewhat plain: seating is concentrated…
The Dining Room
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1JX
The Dining Room sits in the ground floor of a restored Georgian townhouse inhabited by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. The interior is surprisingly contemporary, cosy and light, and the restaurant is open all week to non-members. A mega-meaty starter…
The Dogs
110 Hanover Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1DR
It’s no surprise the Dogs is the perfect refuge for diners in austere times. Born amid the credit crunch, its no-frills, back-to-culinary-basics formula is well-honed. Dishes rarely stray above £10, even in the evening. Beyond cost, there’s ample…
The Doric Tavern
15/16 Market Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DE
The 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…
Elliot's
23 Waterloo Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3BH
Elliot'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…
First Coast
97–101 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2AB
The board outside describes First Coast as a Scottish restaurant, but a quick glance at the eclectic menu reveals the diversity that, combined with consistently high quality, keeps this friendly neighbourhood bistro perennially popular. A great value…
Forth Floor Restaurant
Harvey Nichols, 30–34 St Andrew Square,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2AD
Casting its gaze over St Andrew Square and the New Town, the Forth Floor seeks to be master of all it surveys. Its style is confident and self aware, if somewhat brash, reflecting the general atmosphere of Harvey Nicks itself. Separated from the food…
The Gateway Restaurant
John Hope Gateway Centre, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Arboretum Place,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5LR
If there were prizes for location, there’s little doubt that the Gateway Restaurant would win hands down. Set in the beautiful Botanic Gardens, surrounded by a natural canvas of flower and fauna, this has many of the makings of a truly delightful…
Ghillie Dhu
2 Rutland Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2AD
If walls could talk, this 19th century former church at the West End of Princes Street could probably keep you as well entertained as the bands which now regularly play here. It served as a mess hall during two World Wars and then had a brief…
The Grain Store
30 Victoria Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2JW
The Grain Store has earned the right to be considered an Edinburgh classic. Nestled in the colourful parade of Victoria Street premises, the restaurant's solid stone walls and worn, dark-wood furnishings make it feel like coming home even on a first…
The Grill Room
Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1 Festival Square,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9SR
The Grill Room is closed for a full refurbishment and will reopen with a new restaurant concept in early 2012.
Heights
Apex International Hotel, 31–35 Grassmarket,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2HS
Rising above the noise and activity of the Grassmarket, Heights, true to its name, takes advantage of one of the best castle views in Edinburgh. Located at the top of the Apex International Hotel, and supported by its business traveller clientele, this…
Hellers Kitchen
15 Salisbury Place,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1SL
Richard and Michelle Heller, the husband-and-wife team behind the long-popular New Bell, are well on their way to replicating the success of their original venture. Whether it is office workers perching with coffee and a sandwich, or locals enjoying…
Hewat's Restaurant
19–21b Causewayside,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1QF
If you have never been before, Hewat’s is quite a surprise. Located in unprepossessing and busy Causewayside, but only five minutes from the Queen’s Hall, this restaurant is a breath of fresh air. A bright and airy main dining room showcases the…
Home Bistro
41 West Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH8 9DB
Home is both the name and theme of this lovely little bistro close to the University. Tongue gently in cheek, its neat 'front room' is graced with a flight of flying ducks and handsome pair of china dogs. The domestic kitsch concept extends to a…
Howies at Waterloo
29 Waterloo Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3BQ
Howies has established itself as something of an Edinburgh institution over the past 21 years, so much so that it’s hard to think of a time when it didn’t exist at one site or another. Currently trading from four disparate Edinburgh locations spread…
Iggs
15 Jeffrey Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1DR
The sister restaurant of the quick and easy tapas bar Barioja next door, Iggs is a more formal dining experience which deserves the respect that goes with its long standing on Edinburgh’s Spanish dining scene. More than a decade old, it still presents…
Iglu
2b Jamaica Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 6HH
The name Iglu suggests a frostiness that couldn’t be further from reality in this warm and welcoming eatery. Iglu’s ethical approach to food and drink is worn large and its daily-changing menu of locally sourced, seasonal and welfare-rich food is…
The Jam House Edinburgh
5 Queen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 1JE
Blending live music and fine dining, The Jam House Edinburgh offers a unique venture from music maestro Jools Holland. Modelled on a North American-style Blues hangout, the mezzanine restaurant area overlooks the main stage and its soulful…
The Kitchin
78 Commercial Quay,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6LX
Much has been written about The Kitchin in recent years, full of praise for the quality of the food, the inventiveness of the menu, the individual style and commitment of the chef, the abundant demonstration of local and creative sourcing, the fluidity…
Kyloe Restaurant & Grill
The Rutland Hotel, 1–3 Rutland Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2AE
No, Kyloe is not Edinburgh’s latest culinary temple to all things far eastern. Here, they worship something closer to home. Kyloe is Gaelic for ‘highland cow’ and it’s beef that gets top billing at this self-styled ‘gourmet steak restaurant’ in the…
The Magnum Restaurant & Bar
1 Albany Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3PY
Over thirty years The Magnum has become a sound New Town institution, providing a warm welcome in a cosy setting. Dark wood, soft fairy lights and simple décor (including some ancient skis), gently wash away the day’s worries alongside a pre-dinner…
Malmaison - Edinburgh
1 Tower Place,
Leith,
EH6 7BZ
Sleek and seductive, Malmaison offers a daringly fashionable setting for sampling sumptuous flavours. Committed to using the highest quality ingredients, Malmaison sources honest produce from treasured suppliers, and crafts a cutting-edge reinvention…
Maxies Bistro and Wine Bar
5b Johnston Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2PW
An up-to-date review of Maxies will appear here shortly …
McKirdy's Steakhouse
151 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8AG
McKirdy’s Steakhouse is a steak and burger joint owned and run by a fourth generation East Lothian butcher. It’s an unusual consolidation of supplier and restaurant, and excellent steaks are the result. You can choose your preferred cooking method…
Merchants
17 Merchant Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2QD
Having reached a quarter of a century Merchants doesn't want for staying power in Edinburgh's changeable restaurant scene. So the décor is functional rather than flashy, with plain burgundy coloured walls, the occasional framed print and timeless…
Monteiths
57–61 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SR
Leave behind the tartan tat of the High Street and descend into the underground world of Monteiths for a more palatable Scotland. Here, there’s a nod to the old, a wave to the new, a splash of glamour and swirl of hipness. The menu is good friends with…
Number One
1 Princes Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EQ
Beneath one of Edinburgh's most landmark buildings, Michelin-starred Number One cocoons diners from the outside world within its low-ceilinged, luxurious, deep crimson interior. From start to finish, it’s clear that great care has been taken to ensure…
Oloroso
33 Castle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3DN
Count yourself lucky if you land a reservation on Oloroso’s roof terrace on a warm, clear day; the vista over the Forth and up to Edinburgh castle is spectacular. The view from inside is no cheap substitute though, and whatever time of year, there’s a…
The Outsider
15/16 George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1EE
Anyone who can weave references to Kermit, Dorothy Parker and cannibals into their wine list is not going to run a dull restaurant. The Outsider is definitely not a place for a quiet evening meal. It's upbeat and lively, but the menu works hard to…
The Peacock Inn
100 Lindsay Road, Newhaven,
Edinburgh,
EH6 4TZ
After a fire and a long period of refurbishment, the venerable Peacock Inn is firmly back in business. The new incarnation is pretty swanky, cool and airy, with subtle tartans and comfy (if inexplicably low) seating. The menu is compact, with a few…
Plumed Horse
50–54 Henderson Street,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6DE
Chef Tony Borthwick’s passion and pride have drawn much notice to his small Leith restaurant. A potentially tricky street-corner space derives personality from Wedgwood blue and darkest green paintwork, while clever lighting draws the eye to period…
Point Hotel
34 Bread Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9AF
With the Traverse, Lyceum, Usher Hall and Filmhouse all within a five-minute meander, the Point is ideally placed for those out to enjoy the delights of Edinburgh's cultural quarter. Those deterred by the hotel's minimalist reputation should note that…
The Pompadour
Caledonian Hilton, Princes Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2AB
Sweep up the grand staircase at the heart of the Caledonian Hotel, as Roy Rogers and Trigger historically did decades ago, to enter the opulence of the 86-year-old Pompadour Restaurant. The rococo-inspired interiors, large arching windows and…
Purslane
33a St Stephen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AH
Below street level on narrow, quirky St Stephen Street in Stockbridge in Edinburgh is a tiny restaurant. Until recently it had been home to Redwood, in which Californian chef Annette Sprague charmed diners for a couple of years but near-enough…
Restaurant at the Bonham
35 Drumsheugh Gardens,
Edinburgh,
EH3 7RN
An unmistakable boutique hotel vibe permeates the Restaurant at the Bonham. Elegant period features (bay windows, lovely panelling) and brash contemporary touches (oversized lampshades, funky wallpaper) sort of cancel each other out, creating an…
Restaurant Mark Greenaway at No 12 Picardy Place
12 Picardy Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3JT
Time to break out those designer threads. The chic cocktail and whisky bars at No. 12 Picardy Place (formerly known as Hawke and Hunter), the five-storey townhouse at the east end of York Place, have been drawing Edinburgh's glossy set for a while. But…
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 The Shore,
Edinburgh,
EH6 6RA
A meal at Martin Wishart's is pure theatre, filled with wonder and excitement. From the haggis bonbons with your aperitif through an exquisite little beetroot macaroon amuse bouche that literally dissolves on your tongue to raspberry-chocolate stick…
Rhubarb
Prestonfield House, Priestfield Road,
Edinburgh,
EH16 5UT
Sited in an opulent 17th-century mansion in extensive grounds beneath Arthur’s seat, Prestonfield House Hotel and its restaurant, Rhubarb, is a far cry from the slice of suburbia nearby. Inside, layers of rich textiles and heavy prints combine in great…
The Scottish Café and Restaurant
Scottish National Gallery, The Mound,
Edinburgh,
EH2 2EL
Since taking over the restaurant in the Scottish National Gallery in 2009, Carina and Victor Contini have set about putting their special stamp on the place. As at sister restaurant Centotre, provenance and quality ingredients are of utmost importance.
Shapes Restaurant
Bankhead Avenue,
Edinburgh,
EH11 4BY
Note: subsequent to this review Shapes have altered their food and drink offer. The is now open only at lunchtimes, serving soup, salads and daily hot dishes, as well as coffee and afternoon tea.
An industrial estate in Sighthill is an unlikely setting…
Signature Bar & Restaurant
The Ballantrae Albany Hotel, 39–43 Albany Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3QY
Signature, the restaurant at the Ballantrae Albany Hotel, has its official launch planned for June 2011 when they’ll unveil their patio and beer garden in time for the famous Edinburgh summer weather. In the meantime, diners can enjoy the stylish…
The Sizzling Scot Steakhouse & Grill
103–105 Dalry Road,
Edinburgh,
EH11 2AB
Tucked away on Dalry Road, the Sizzling Scot Steakhouse & Grill serves exceptional cuts of beef in subtle tartan surroundings. Scottish folk music plays merrily in the background while energetic servers scribble orders. Though the menu is laden…
The Skerries
Dunstane House Hotel, 4 West Coates,
Edinburgh,
EH12 5JQ
Housed in the quiet Dunstane House Hotel near Murrayfield Stadium (quiet on non-rugby days that is), this place could be forgiven for just trotting out international comfort food. Thankfully, they used a bit more imagination, naming the restaurant…
The Stables at Prestonfield
Priestfield Road,
Edinburgh,
EH16 5UT
Situated within the renowned Prestonfield hotel in Edinburgh, this circular pavilion, constructed within Prestonfield's original Georgian stable-block, boasts its own dedicated kitchens under the personal supervision of Chef John McMahon. Benefitting…
The Stockbridge Restaurant
54 St Stephen Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 5AL
Scratch the surface of boho St Stephen Street, and underneath there’s something quite glossy going on. It’s the same with the Stockbridge Restaurant. Steep steps trailing ivy and fairy lights pitch down from the street to astragalled basement windows.
Sweet Melindas
11 Roseneath Street,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1JH
This charming Marchmont bolthole is easily the cosiest fish restaurant in Edinburgh and also one of the capital’s most romantic wee retreats. Old paintings, photos and wooden panelling on the walls give it a nostalgic ambience more reminiscent of a…
Tower Restaurant
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1JF
The Tower Restaurant sits atop the National Museum of Scotland where the long dining room is nicely fitted out with leather seats, heavy fabrics and super-shiny surfaces. Stepping out of the lift, the promised skyline views through the large windows…
Vermilion
The Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge, Old Town,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1YT
The glamorous descent down Vermilion's candle-lit marble staircase may lure you into thinking 'huge menu and starchy service', but the only starchy thing about this intimate basement restaurant in The Scotsman Hotel is the white tablecloths. An…
Wedgwood the Restaurant
267 Canongate,
Edinburgh,
EH8 8BQ
Wedgwood the Restaurant is an oasis of tasteful calm on the tartan-lined touristy Canongate. The attraction here is Paul Wedgwood’s imaginative cooking, and the seasonally changing menu is satisfyingly hard to choose from. A starter of king scallops…
The Wee Windaes
144 High Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1QS
Behind its striking deep green entrance, Wee Windaes is a spacious family-run Scottish restaurant in the traditional mould with views over the historic Royal Mile. The classic elegance of the dining room with its tartan chairs and well-spaced tables…
Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope Street, Charlotte Square,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4EL
Perennially popular with the suit-and-tie set, long-time Edinburgh institution Whighams still satisfies many a customer with its signature seafood platter. But if you’re just in for a few drinks (maybe at the popular Sunday night jazz club) do your…
Whiski Rooms
4, 6 & 7 North Bank Street,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2LP
The site was once occupied by a bank, but given the changing times for Edinburgh's financial sector it's perhaps no great surprise that this prime spot is now home to a smart, very Scottish bar-bistro. Iron chandeliers illuminate enormous windows…
Wildfire Restaurant and Grill
192 Rose Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 4AZ
Some restaurants promise more than they deliver. Wildfire does it the other way round. The stone frontage with its 'Scottish Steak and Seafood Bistro' signage disappears into the old-style pubs and bars which still define Rose Street, but step through…
The Witchery by the Castle
Castlehill, Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 2NF
After dark, crimson lights glow on this 16th century merchant’s house as once the flames must have reflected from the witch burnings on nearby Castlehill. Inside the narrow close, the gothic black and red continues in the original Witchery, while down…
