Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Edinburgh/Midlothian

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Edinburgh/Midlothian? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

SEN Vietnamese Dining

4.8

4.8 (989)

£26 to £40

Vietnamese

Newington

About the restaurant

Welcome to SEN. We look forward to your visit and serving you soon!

Top review

Christevip

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely food and wait staff. Highly recommend - convenient location to university campus too!

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Popular dish

Salt and Pepper Squid

4.9

4.9 (231)

£26 to £40

Pizzeria

Old Town

About the restaurant

Experience Pizza like never before! At 3 Blind Mice, we provide exceptional pizzas, sides and salads alongside the perfect frosted pint, the finest wines, or fabulous cocktails, all served by our amazing team. So, if you're looking for pizza excellence in a spectacular setting, we think you'll enjoy it here.

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Pippa

Dined 4 days ago

Good ambience, friendly and attentive staff, very quick service and delicious food. My wife and I had a lovely time.

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Experience

The Burrow Cocktail Bar

Yamato Edinburgh

4.8

4.8 (224)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

"Yamato", one of Japan's most ancient name and source of national harmony!
At Yamato, expect top quality traditional Japanese cuisine and service for you to experience with an extensive variety of dishes served in an intimate and refined environment. Proudly serving top quality Wagyu beef.

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Tom

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic Japanese food. Best we’ve found in Edinburgh.

The Black Grape

4.8

4.8 (410)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

The Royal Mile

About the restaurant

The Black Grape - a new small plate restaurant located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Expect small plates, wine & good times in a stunning setting. This custom designed wine bar & restaurant is the ideal setting for intimate date night dining, drinks with friends or a quick snack as you people watch in the heart of the city. Our menu is a gastronomic tour de force with inspiration from around the globe. One thing unites all our dishes however - bold, punchy flavours and plates that are perfect for sharing. In addition to a 40 seater restaurant the Black Grape also has a cozy wine & cocktail bar - expect a carefully curated selection of drinks soundtracked with the best funk & soul.

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Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Incredible restaurant with a modern take on traditional local cuisine. Great value and small plates for the entire table to enjoy. The cocktail list is another high point as they use ingredients you would never think to use at home but executed perfectly. A definite spot for those that want to explore the local cuisine without traditional stigmas.

Sora Lella Vegan Roman Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (843)

£25 and under

Vegan

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Ciao belli! We look forward to welcoming you to our charming little restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. We are passionate about providing an authentic taste of Rome, made vegan. From traditional pastas such as carbonara and cacio pepe as well as delicious authentic pizzas, we are sure that you will find something you love when eating with us.

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Janice

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

The level of choice on the entirely plant based menu was exceptional and the food was delicious. The staff were wonderful. Highly recommended.

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Popular dish

Pepperoni

Popular dish

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Bistronomy 176

4.6

4.6 (87)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

New Town

About the restaurant

Nestled on Rose Street, Bistronomy 176 stands out as a vibrant destination where the art of bistronomy intertwines seamlessly with the rich flavors of kebabs. This inviting restaurant captivates guests with its charming ambiance, striking the perfect balance between sophistication and warmth. The menu boasts an impressive selection of expertly prepared kebabs, with one standout offering: the Bistronomy 176 Special. This signature dish is an exquisite creation, meticulously crafted with a unique combination of ingredients and cookery techniques that make it a must-try for any discerning food lover. At Bistronomy 176, you can embark on a delightful journey, savoring the finest kebabs alongside the legendary Bistronomy 176 Special.

Top review

Stephen Joseph

Dined 5 days ago

The standard of service and quality of food is very good and served quickly. We also got a very warm welcome and always get some good suggestions. I definitely recommend it and we'll go there again on our next trip to Edinburgh.

Skyline Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1954)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Located on the top floor of the Main Stand at Edinburgh's iconic Tynecastle Park Stadium.

Sit back and relax as our team proudly present a celebration of seasonal ingredients and flavours in our recently renovated premises. From starters to desserts, every dish has been carefully crafted to showcase excellent local produce.

We’re a family-friendly restaurant with children’s menus available.

Since opening in 2020, we’ve become a favourite to locals and visitors alike - recently claiming a place in OpenTable's UK Top 100 Restaurants for 2023 and winning Best Restaurant in the 2023 Radio Forth Awards.

Our Table d'hôte dinner menu is available seven days a week and for lunch Friday to Sunday. Monday to Thursday we offer a light à-la carte lunch menu. Booking is essential.

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Douglas

Dined 3 days ago

We were celebrating a big birthday and whilst we enjoyed it we would have preferred if we had not been the only diners.

Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (88)

£41 and over

Scottish

Old Town

About the restaurant

WHERE WORK & PLAY INTERMINGLE
Where cocktails embolden a palate-pleasing culinary menu. Where guests and locals meet and share stories. Unbound inspiration from every corner of Scotland, placed on every plate.

Commons Club Bar welcomes guests to join as walk-ins, no reservations.

Top review

Johnvip

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Beautiful dining space! Wonderful wait staff. Only issue is the cost per Raw oyster at 5 pounds for just one! Highest price I have seen between the US and Scotland!!!

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Experience

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Novapizza Vegan Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (709)

£26 to £40

Vegan

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Welcome to Novapizza Vegan Kitchen, the unique 100% vegan Italian place in Edinburgh.

We are a lgbtq+ family business, operating since 2015.
We are known for our delicious pizzas and pasta, some of the awards won are:
- Best Pizza Scottish Italian awards 2017
- Best Vegan Restaurant Scottish food awards 2020

Our philosophy is to recreate the most popular Italian dishes in a vegan key.
Our restaurant has a small capacity with a very cosy and romantic atmosphere.

Top review

Morag

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely food and friendly service. Will definitely be going back again. A vegan delight.

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4.7

4.7 (68)

£25 and under

Italian

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO
PIZZERIA 1926
Pizzeria 1926 has brought an authentic taste of Naples/Napoli to the vibrant, pizza-loving city of Edinburgh since 2016.
You can find our traditional, laid-back eatery in the heart of Scotland’s capital, a short five-minute walk from Haymarket station.

Top review

Martin

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Great food, quick service and friendly helpful staff.

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