Restaurants, The LIST Card

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International Starters

82 Commercial Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6LX

Scottish? American? Asian? Mediterranean? If you can’t decide what to eat, then International Starters could be the solution. The idea is to pick ‘starters’ from anywhere on a sprawling global menu covering many bases, ideal for trying different dishes…

The Granary

32–34 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QN

The Street

2 Picardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT

Floor-to-ceiling windows lend the top deck of this popular nightspot a slightly aquarium feel, while those wishing to lurk with the monkfish have plenty of options in the labyrinthine space downstairs, which can be hired out for private parties and has…

Urban Angel

1 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3JX

Over the past few years Urban Angel has established itself as an essential part of the vibrant dining scene around Broughton Street. The uncluttered and inviting main room is well run by simultaneously enthusiastic, relaxed and efficient staff. The…

The Dining Room

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JX

The aroma of whisky permeates this elegant ground-floor restaurant set within a Georgian townhouse. As befits the dining room of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society a carefully selected complimentary dram is presented to those eating from the a la carte…

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The Lane

Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ

Rawalpindi Tandoori

321 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3HW

Rawalpindi is another of Glasgow’s old-school Indians that date back generations. Most diners are regulars and there’s an easy-going vibe in the comparatively intimate space, even midweek when other city-centre restaurants can seem a bit cavernous.

The Voodoo Rooms

19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA

When the Voodoo Rooms opened above the Café Royal in 2007, the lavish fin-de-siècle interior was given a full-throttle and sexy makeover, befitting its purpose as live entertainment venue and edgy cocktail bar. The black leather booths, even blacker…

Zucca

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…

Charcoals

26A Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 1LU

Charcoals has been lavished with awards in the past year, picking up a Best of Glasgow title in the Scottish Curry Awards and Outstanding Maitre d’ in the Glasgow Restaurant Awards. It is immediately apparent why manager Ali scooped the accolade as he…

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The Grosvenor Café

The Grosvenor Theatre, Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ

Set in a stylish venue with a touch of grandeur, the Grosvenor Café is a fixture for socializing along the ever-popular run of bars down Ashton lane. Originally part of the classic cinema still running downstairs, there’s a suitably luxurious feeling in…

Iris

47a Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY

The central section of Thistle Street does not want for quality restaurants, so competition is fierce, which is to the diner’s benefit as each establishment works hard to impress. For six years Iris has been a draw for good food in stylish but not…

Ketchup

44 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ

When it comes to knowing what students want, you’ve got to hand it to Ketchup. Set on the ground floor of a block of Ashton Lane venues, the American feel may not quite fit the cobbled lane, but inside, large booths and benches are crammed full of teens…

Mamma's American Pizza Company

30 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU

This Grassmarket stalwart seems to exert a gravitational pull on small to medium sized groups of both locals and tourists looking for an impromptu food stop. Starters like sweet potato fries and macho nachos are decent enough, but their function is to…

Merrylee Road Bar and Kitchen

128 Merrylee Road, Glasgow, G44 3DL

Candles, soft lighting and a piano player give this neighbourhood brasserie something of a posh hotel lobby atmosphere. The service is warm and informal though, and a mainly local and family clientele mean the place is actually quite relaxed. The menu…

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The Bank Bar

Bank Hotel, 1 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL

The Bank Hotel located on The Royal Mile in the heart of the city centre,offers an alternative luxury hotel experience in one of Edinburgh's mostprestigious historic landmarks.Hosting an intimate 9 beautiful fully refurbished bedrooms ranging from…

Centotre

103 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES

The pillars holding aloft the Georgian ceiling at Centotre and clever use of booths provide nooks and crannies for romantic tete-a-tetes and broader spaces for parties and business lunches. There is a clear focus on the ingredients here: mozzarella…

Edinburgh Larder Café

15 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NB

This deservedly popular café features a veritable Who’s Who of top-quality Scottish producers. With meat from Peelham, salad and vegetables from Phantassie and bread from Au Gourmand the simple dishes on offer can rely on the quality of ingredients to…

The Lansdowne Bar & Kitchen

7a Lansdowne Crescent, Glasgow, G20 6NQ

There’s a whole lot going on beneath this leafy residential crescent – themed-dining events, DJs, quiz nights and Six Nations Rugby equate to something for all. Spacious yet homely, it’s a true laidback local that extends a warm reception beyond its…

MacSorley's

42 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, G1 4QG

MacSorley’s ‘weel-kent face’, is one of Glasgow’s oldest drinking dens − steeped in proud Hebridean history that goes back 114 years − retaining all its glory-of-old façade, imposing dark wood interior and mosaic tiled floor. Its traditional Scottish…

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North Bridge Brasserie

20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1YT

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…

November

Princes Square, 48 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 3JX

The Orchard

1/2 Howard Place, Canonmills, Edinburgh, EH3 5JZ

The Orchard is a popular stopping point for passers-by heading to and from the Botanic Gardens and tempted by a refreshment in the wood panelled bar or possibly at the outdoor tables if weather permits. It also has a loyal band of regulars and is a…

Suruchi

14a Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DH

Ideally placed to capitalise on the pre-theatre crowd spilling over the road from the Festival Theatre, Suruchi has carved a niche for itself that has quite cheerily survived the recent change of ownership. The light and airy upstairs room is brightly…

Tinto Tapas Bar

138 Battlefield Road, Glasgow, G42 9JT

Tinto Tapas Bar brings a welcome dash of Mediterranean sunshine to Battlefield Road, where the Victoria Infirmary and Langside College provide a steady stream of hungry punters looking for something informal, quick and inexpensive. Tinto delivers with a…