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A photo of Hawksmoor Edinburgh restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5523)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Edinburgh
Booked 76 times today
In Edinburgh, Hawksmoor draws on the amazing produce that Scotland has to offer, featuring seafood from around the coast and beef from grass-fed native breed cattle. Private dining areas available.
A photo of Urban Angel restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(877)
Price: Moderate
• British • Musselburgh
Booked 20 times today
Our café in central Edinburgh is open every day for brunch, lunch, coffee, cake & drinks, sit in or takeaway! We have indoor and outdoor seating available, and we are dog friendly. The finest, carefully sourced produce should be for every day, not just for special occasions.We always save space for walk ins! So if there are no online tables available, please pop by and we will get you seated as soon as possible.
A photo of Le Bistrot restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1794)
Price: Moderate
• French • Edinburgh
Booked 6 times today
The famous Le Bistrot is ready to welcome you! Located at the new House of France on the Royal Mile (former Lothian Chambers), we aim to provide you with a friendly and authentic French experience, filled with passion and love in what we are doing.Open every day from breakfast to dinner, we are there for everyone to feel like in France, in fantastic surroundings!
A photo of Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh restaurant
3.9
Excellent(733)
Price: Moderate
• British • New Town
Booked 74 times today
Located on St Andrew Square, Bread Street Kitchen is a modern all-day restaurant between Princes Street and Queen Street - the perfect place for a get together with friends, family, colleagues, or even a treat for yourself. Don't miss our classic Gordon Ramsay dishes, from Beef Wellington and traditional fish & chips, to rare-breed steaks and delicious seasonal salads. We also have some exciting Scottish inspired dishes on the menu. Plus, try our amazing cocktails, drinks and wine lists. We can't wait to welcome you to our restaurant and bar - you can join us for lunch, dinner and late night drinks 7 days a week.
A photo of The Ivy on the Square restaurant
4.4
Awesome(13573)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Old Town
Booked 119 times today
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics.
A photo of Society Bar & Kitchen restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(270)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • New Town
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to Society, where you'll find a warm and inviting atmosphere paired with efficient and friendly service. Our staff takes pride in making your dining experience enjoyable and memorable. Our delicious menu features a variety of breakfast choices, including the highly recommended Breakfast Bun. For those seeking an evening meal, we offer a delectable range of pizzas, salads, and a comprehensive selection of wines, beers, and cocktails. With panoramic views of Princes Street and St James Shopping Centre, Society provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and tasty brunch, lunch, or dinner in Edinburgh. Plus, we're conveniently located near iconic landmarks like Calton Hill and just steps away from Edinburgh Waverley railway station. Join us and discover why our customers return time and again, eager to share the joy of their dining experience with friends and family.
A photo of Twenty Princes Street restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3082)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • New Town
The award-winning Twenty Princes Street blends visionary design with contemporary menus that incorporate the finest seasonal ingredients to deliver an unforgettable experience with the best views in town.We offer the very best of dishes, from mouth-watering steaks cooked to perfection in our Josper Grill, to the finest seafood & an array of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Our seasonal menus boast handcrafted dishes, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We cater for all dietary needs with no compromise on quality or flavour, whether you're with us for lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.Our hand-selected wine list perfectly complements our seasonal dishes, and you'll be spoilt for choice with our extensive drinks list offering the very best in bottle beer & spirits, including an array of whiskies and gins from across Scotland and beyond.Ask our team about our “recommended serves” – a generous serving of our favourite premium spirits matched with the perfect mixer & garnish.
A photo of Cafe Royal - Edinburgh restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1447)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Edinburgh
Booked 14 times today
Edinburgh's hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales.We're proud of our history without being complacent and we love to see a happy customer. We've always focused on making our pub unique and we are sure you will notice. So pull up a seat, take a tour round our pub and discover what sets us apart from the rest.** Please note all bookings are for our restaurant, we offer first come first served for drinks in our bar area.*** Please note due to licencing restrictions under 18's are not permitted in the main bar, we can seat under 18's and over 5's in the restaurant for dining. We cannot allow under 18's in the restaurant after 10pm.**** As we are a listed building we do not have Accessible toilets on the ground floor.
A photo of Angels with Bagpipes restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4313)
Price: Expensive
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 15 times today
Having opened its doors in 2010, Angels with Bagpipes quickly established itself as one of the finest restaurants to have graced Edinburgh’s most iconic and historic street, The Royal Mile. With upmost pride in sourcing fresh Scottish ingredients.Mixing an atmospheric Old Town setting with chic, contemporary looks, the restaurant reflects many of the city’s most defining features. With a humble facade nestled in the beautiful 17th century building, rich tones of bronze and marble cascade throughout the two tiers of Angels with Bagpipes.Angels with Bagpipe’s kitchen has gained a glowing reputation in a city abundant with restaurants of the highest standards. Sourcing the best produce and ingredients, allowing the quality to shine through their elegant dishes. By blending innovative and traditional techniques, their menu is fresh and exciting throughout all seasons
A photo of Gaucho Edinburgh restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3109)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Edinburgh
Booked 61 times today
Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!Just a short stroll from Waverley Station and steps from St. Andrew Square, Gaucho Edinburgh is our first restaurant in Scotland, bringing the finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef from Argentina to the heart of the city. Along with big, bold Latin flavours, we offer a premium wine list that complements every dish. Step inside this sleek, modern glass building and you’ll be greeted by stylish interiors, featuring textures and tones inspired by the rich landscapes of Argentina. We proudly celebrate Scottish produce, working with Campbell’s Meats, the world-renowned IJ Mellis cheesemonger and Mark Murphy fruit and vegetables. Of course, we have a cocktail using Irn Bru and are pleased to serve Stewart’s Craft Lager, brewed out of Loanhead.

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  • Lizeth
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I shared the experience with my wife and let me tell you they did not disappoint. The food was great. The service was outstanding, and the vibe was just all there. ✨✨
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    Urban AngelPrice: Moderate• British• Musselburgh
    4.6
  • Ethan
    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My partner and I came for our anniversary and it was a wonderful meal. The food was lovely and our server Charlie was exceptional. We had a wonderful night and meal.
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    Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — EdinburghPrice: Moderate• British• New Town
    3.9
  • Agnes
    Glasgow/Lanarkshire •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Meeting with friends before Christmas we wanted to find a venue which wasn’t offering a “festive menu”. The Bistrot retained its usual menu and offer of 2 or 3 courses at a very reasonable cost, especially in such close proximity to Christmas. We were also delighted to be seated in a quieter part of the restaurant (being a group of 5) which allowed us to chat and hear one another (again not always easy to find at this time of year). There was a very good choice of dishes available from the menu; service was efficient but we were not rushed, and we would certainly return again and recommend to others.
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    Le BistrotPrice: Moderate• French• Edinburgh
    4.6
  • Maan
    Surrey •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great ambience, excellent service and amazing food. We have been to a few of these around the country and the standard is always on point.
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    Hawksmoor EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Edinburgh
    4.5
  • Vanessa
    Yorkshire •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Edinburghs The ivy:19/12/24 The waitress and the waiter were really nice the food sounds good and some... Interesting. Its kind of noisy. The drinks: The drinks were really nice my mother says it's really nice she also says it is fruity and goes down easily. The looks: It looks really nice there's candle's in the middle of each table the view has to much construction though there's lamps in the middle of each window to the paintings in the back are... Kind of nice actually there's a leaf in a corner of the room which I like The starter: The smoke salmon was amazing and wonderful especially with the lemon best smoke smalon ever. The foods time to come. Its taken a long time. The main course: The fish was exquisite one of a kind and the chips were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WAY BETTER THAN THE SMOKE SALMON WHICH I THOUGHT WAS THE BEST the mushy peas were... Weird and the ribeye steak was good but burgers are still better. The dessert: Since it was my sister's birthday I got a FREE dessert and it's part of a birthday cake AND trust me IT'S TO DIE FOR!!! The bill: The bill is way less than I thought just 231!?!? THAT'S A BARGAIN ESPECIALLY FOR HOW MUCH WE GOT! The rating: The final rating is... 4.5 stars🌟⭐🌟⭐ Review by Ollie Smith
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    The Ivy on the SquarePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Old Town
    4.4
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