Best Restaurants In Edinburgh

Toting unique, trendy decor (think burnt orange booths, orb-like lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows), Stay Central Hotel's restaurant is quite the eye-catcher. It also rustles up a mean menu of banging brunch bites, lunch bagels, hand-stretched pizzas and salads.

One thing that BrewDog doesn't do? Ever scrimp on flavour. Taking inspiration from the Deep South, this US-style eatery slings out all kinds of lip-smacking comfort food. Whether you fancy towering burgers or mouthwatering wings, you're sure to get your fill here.

While Angels Share is a boutique hotel, it's also home to one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh city centre. Ideal for dinner dates in slinky surrounds or chilled-out afternoons tucking into fish and chips, this joint is up there as a real dining destination.

An opulent haven that totes velvet booths, glistening chandeliers and beaut views of the castle, Scotsman Hotel & Grand Cafe is beaut. You won't be able to resist the enticingly eclectic menu, which showcases the likes of venison, haggis-spiced celeriac steak and elevated sandwiches.

One of the best Italian restaurants in Edinburgh, Veeno is a trendy hangout sporting a selection of mouthwatering dishes. From freshly prepared pasta and pizza to cured meats and European cheeses, this foodie paradise will have you leaving well-fed.

A restaurant that never disappoints is Wahaca. A beautiful venue decked out with vibrant colours and indoor plants, it slings out mouthwatering Mexican morsels of deliciousness. So, pop over to munch on tacos, quesadillas, burritos and salads. To wash it down? Margaritas, of course.

Perhaps one of the best Japanese restaurants in Edinburgh, YO! on Princes Street is a must-visit for sushi-lovers. Choose your dishes from the conveyer belt or order direct from the menu to scoff down nigiri, maki, stir-fries and curries in a quirky setting.

Looking for Edinburgh restaurants with a view? Chaophraya is as pretty as they come. Head up to its rooftop space, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and a beaut outdoor terrace, for plates of scrumptious Thai cuisine, quirky cocktails and, of course, stunning vistas.

As one of the best steak restaurants in Edinburgh, Gaucho is a must for those who love the meatier things in life. Get yourself comfortable in a plush booth, surrounded by unique light fixtures and pretty indoor plants, then chow down on flame-grilled offerings paired with wines or cocktails.

One place that you can always rely on for sleek interiors and enticing eats is Browns Brasserie & Bar. Whether you fancy sumptuous steaks, luxurious lobster or even just a good ol' pie, this beaut is ready to fill your tum and then some.

Exuding style and substance, thanks to atmospheric pendant lights and colourful murals, Bar Soba is up there as one of the most romantic restaurants in Edinburgh. This joint rustles up a mouthwatering menu of East Asian-inspired dishes, including plenty of vegan options.

Granary is an Edinburgh restaurant that's somewhat of a jack-of-all-trades. Here, you can tuck into everything from brunches with mimosa cocktail trees to burgers and Buddha bowls, all while marvelling at the gorgeous space.

Cool and casual, Southpour boasts exposed brick walls, relaxed wooden tables and leather booths. Make your way over to indulge in East Asian-inspired fare, from Korean beef bao buns to a vegan massaman curry, as well as charcuterie. Wash it down with cocktails or lip-smacking beers.

If you're looking forward casual restaurants in Edinburgh, you can't go wrong with a meal at Le Monde. Cool with a touch of elegance and plates to match, this eatery delivers everything from breakfast through to lunch without ever compromising on style or flavour.

The swish Murrayfield Bothy is one of the best hotel restaurants in Edinburgh, fronting everything from steak dinners to brunch and pub classics at lunchtime. Our recommendation? The whisky and marmalade sponge for dessert.

Exciting, enticing and hunger-inciting, The Alchemist is a cool hideout in the city centre that's ideal for date night dinners. While in sultry surrounds, chow down on East Asian-inspired bites, such as bao buns and gyozas, or opt for a next-level burger.

For those mouthwatering BBQ eats, check out Porty Vault on Portobello High Street. Whether you're after an oozy mac 'n' cheese with truffle oil and parmesan or an 8-hour smoked sausage, this venue is set to impress. Feeling thirsty? Quaff down a few craft beers.

Timberyard in Edinburgh is a gorgeous, family-run restaurant set in a repurposed warehouse. It doesn't get trendier than this, with its rustic bare-brick walls, intimate candle lighting and wooden tables. Pop by for eye-catching plates of British fare amplified using international flavours.

Condita is blowing it out of the water with its culinary offering, which has made it one of the only Michelin star restaurants in Edinburgh. Settle into the cute, cosy surrounds, where you'll receive a surprise multi-course tasting menu from the highly acclaimed chef, Conor Toomey.

The chefs over at The Little Chartroom know what's up in the good grub department, as it cooks up gorgeous dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. From beef rump with haggis pie to cured monkfish accompanied by rhubarb, it makes the most of what Scotland has to offer.

A brilliant Mexican restaurant in Edinburgh, El Cartel offers laid-back seating and unique eats. Tuck into crispy confit duck or braised ox tongue tacos, as well as ceviche, wings and ribs. To drink? Tequila tipples make a star appearance in the form of fierce cocktails.

Just a hop, skip and a jump from Waverly Train Station, Elliot's Bar and Restaurant in Apex Waterloo is cooking up delicious food in a very chic setting. Head inside the Georgian building to enjoy classic dishes while listening to live jazz.

Up there as one of the very best restaurants in the city, Fhior is well-known for its delectable four to 10-course tasting menus. Each dish is made with either foraged ingredients or those from the country's highly regarded suppliers, resulting in mouthwatering, eye-pleasing creations.

After a buffet restaurant in Edinburgh? Dishing out food from around the world, with all-you-can-eat to boot, COSMO is just the place for the indecisive (and hungry). Tuck into the likes of curries, sushi, duck panacakes, pizza and more for a fixed price.

Ideal if your date is a big fan of the firewater spirit, Whiski Rooms couples authentic Scottish dishes with traditional drinks; think elevated fish and chips, haggis and neeps, plus so much more. While you tuck in, sip many a dram of the good stuff from international bottles, many of which are rare.

Based across the road from the iconic McEwan Hall, Ting Thai Caravan gives you a taste of East Asia right here in the city. Fronting rustic-chic decor, including bare-brick walls and wooden benches, this is definitely one of the best Thai restaurants in Edinburgh.

Number One has made its way into the Michelin Guide for over a decade, and for good reason. Based inside the world-famous Balmoral Hotel, the charm, style and incredible flavours of this icon firmly place it at the top of the city's culinary circle.

Based on the ever-bustling George IV Bridge, The Outsider's suave decor works in tandem with the menu of fresh flavours and traditional recipes to create a feeling of serious sophistication. Charming and relaxed, it's easily one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh Old Town.

Dishoom is a firm local favourite. Modelled after the Iranian cafés of Bombay, the interiors are elegant and old fashioned at heart, with retro signs and wooden furnishings perfectly matching the menu of authentic cuisine. Think gunpowder potatoes, keema pau and matter paneer.

This gorgeous hotspot is dedicated to serving the finest, freshest gifts from the ocean. As The White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar sources its ingredients using local suppliers, there won't be dishes quite like these anywhere else.

Tigerlily is a restaurant and bar that stands at the top of the city's culinary ladder, combining stunning plates of British food with inventive cocktails. Chefs here make use of high-grade ingredients to create dishes that explore a number of different traditions.

A modern Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, Navadhanya rustles up a wide variety of fine dining delights. From venison sheesh kebab to chicken chettinadu and malabar prawn, its menu of fresh, inventive dishes will have you grinning for days.

Tuk Tuk shows its guests what casual Indian dining is all about. Whether you're shovelling down fiery sheesh kebabs, enjoying a rogan josh curry or snacking on some moreish pakoras, this is sure to satiate your cravings for cool restaurants in Edinburgh.