We have put together a list of our favourite Edinburgh eateries. All based in and around Edinburgh, independent and highly recommended. Go feast, enjoy and support local.
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The Free Company
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Timberyard
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The Witchery
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The Little Chartroom
The best of dining out
In Edinburgh
The Little Chartroom | Small but perfectly formed the Little Chartroom offers a beautiful dining experience, lead by chef Roberta Hall-McCarron. Alternatively head to Ardfern, Roberta's relaxed cafe/ winebar for brunch, snacks and cocktails.
14 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5JD
Timberyard | A fabulous character-filled family run restaurant in an old beautifully converted timber yard. Alternatively their sister restaurant Montrose is highly recommended with great veggie menus.
10 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9D
The Witchery | The historic settling at the top of the Royal Mile takes you back in time, expect a traditional menu and incredible wine list.
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NF
Six By Nico| Six by Nico's concept is to have a completely different themed set menu every couple of months. Inventive and surprising every time.
97 Hanover St, Edinburgh, EH2 1D
Heron | Small but perfectly formed farm-to-table seasonal dining with view out over the picturesque Water of Leith.
87-91a, Henderson street , Leith, EH6 6ED
Scran & Scallie | Tom Kitchen's Edinburgh gastro pub has a real scandi/scot vibe with posh pub grub. For his Michelin starred restaurant head to The Kitchen.
1 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH4 1DR
Contini | Beautiful Italian food served in a fabulous vaulted building on George Street. Contini and their sister restaurant The Scottish Cafe in Princes Street Gardens are both Italian with a Scottish twist.
103 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES
Spry Wines | Relax with a glass of wine and small plates at the aesthetic Spry Wines.
1 Haddington Pl, Edinburgh, EH7 4AE
Leftfield | For incredible seafood/ wine parings with views out to the leafy Brunstfield links.
12 Barclay Tarrace, Edinburgh, EH10 4HP
Lyla | If you’re going to blow the budget in style head to Lyla where Stuart Ralston will prepare you 10 delicate-but-dazzling seafood-focused courses from the open kitchen.
3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5AB
The little Chartroom
Out in the Country
The Free Company | Opening their doors for seasonal lunches, suppers and events. The majority of their menu in grown a stones throw from the restaurant, think fire pits, farm yard and rustic charm. Cockdurno Farmhouse, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 7HZ
The Paper Mill at Lasswade | Pub grub and cocktails by the river. Sit in or outside on their beautiful riverside terrace.
Westmill Road, EH18 1LX, Lasswade
The Bonnie Badger | Tom Kitchen's country pub, a stones throw from Gullane Beach with a delightful beer garden for outdoor dining.
Main St, Gullane, EH31 2AB
Greywalls | Designed by Lutyens with gardens by Jekyll, Greywalls is pretty special. A special place for posh dinners or afternoon teas. Don't forget to explore the gardens when you are there. Greywalls, Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian, EH31 2EG
The Gordon Arms | The new home of a local favourite. A lovely local pub with an excellent Sunday lunch. Main St, West Linton, EH46 7EA
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The Free Company
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Secret Herb Garden
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Drift Cafe
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Lannan
Lunch & teatime treats
In Edinburgh
Lowdown | The best coffee in George Street served from a super cool scandi basement.
40 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2L
Kate's | Coffee and the most delicious cakes to eat in and takeaway.
116 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PU
Urban Angel | Best brunch in Edinburgh, Open daily for sit in or takeaway.
121 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ
The Pastry Section | If Willie Wonka did cake! A must visit for all those with a sweet tooth.
86 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, EH4 1HH
Twelve Triangles | Slow fermented sourdough and pastries, jams, custards and fillings all made fresh daily from local suppliers. Takeaway only.
414 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5HY
Oink Canongate - hog roast rolls & takeaways | Open Mon - Sun 11am -3pm (or until the pork runs out...). Collection from their shop.
82 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BZ
Lannan Bakery | The Edinburgh institution with regular queue out the door for their fantastic baking. Takeaway only.
29-35 Hamilton Pl, Edinburgh EH3 5BA
Mary’s Milk Bar in the Grassmarket | Delicious ice cream and chocolate made every morning. Chocolate, coffee and milkshakes and hot chocolate.
19 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS
S Luca | Ice cream made in Edinburgh and served from their shop in Morningside.
16 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DB
Cakes from Kate's
In the Country
Pentland Hills Cafe Express | What used to be a Pentland rangers hut is now a tiny cafe serving the best coffee and cake in the Pentlands. Opening times vary, check their facebook.
Flotterstone, Milton Bridge, EH26 0PP
Restoration Yard & Larder | Restoration Yard is a lovely place to lunch after exploring Dalkeith Park. The kids will love Fort Douglas and grown ups will love their Larder and Store open daily from 10am - 5pm.
Dalkeith Country Park via Town Gate, Dalkeith, EH22 1ST
Drift | Drift is offering Driftaway takeaways and indoor seating in their super cool container cafe by the seaside.
Canty Bay, EH39 5PL, North Berwick
The Paper Mill at Lasswade | Pub grub by the river. Sit in or outside on their beautiful riverside terrace.
Westmill Road, EH18 1LX, Lasswade
Craigie's Farm Shop | Craigie's farm shop and cafe is open 9am til 3pm.
West Craigie Farm, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9AR
Secret Herb Garden | Browse the greenhouses, gardens and quirky distillery.
Secret Herb Garden, 32A Old Pentland Road, Edinburgh, EH10 7EA
The Lobster Shack | Open during the summer months. Delicious lobster & chips served in North Berwick Harbour.
The Lobster Shack, North Berwick Harbour, The Old Pier, North Berwick EH39 4SS
Twelve Triangles