Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Edinburgh/Midlothian

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Updated September 05, 2024

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3 Blind Mice

4.9

4.9 (230)

£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 2 days ago

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

SEN Vietnamese Dining

4.8

4.8 (988)

£26 to £40

Vietnamese

Newington

About the restaurant

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

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Brian

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Aromatic,homemade food! Delicious.The use of herbs and spices enhanced the food and with the correct balance. Now will return with others.One of my favourite restaurants now. Cosy.....polite staff....great food. Thank you also for my birthday ice cream.Homemade of course.

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Popular dish

Salt and Pepper Squid

4.8

4.8 (407)

£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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Brennenvip

Dined 1 day ago

This is our first trip to Edinburgh, and we were delighted to find The Black Grape. The food was exceptionally well prepared and presented. We loved the flavors of everything we had. The scallops, olives, hummus and arancini were particularly delicious. We look forward to dining at The Black Grape 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 1 day ago

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

Lasal

4.7

4.7 (498)

£25 and under

Spanish

New Town

About the restaurant

LaSal is an authentic Spanish restaurant serving all of your favourite dishes that our country has to offer.

We are located right in the center of the city (22 Union Place, EH1 3NQ), just a few minutes walk from Edinburgh Waverly station and Princes Street, directly opposite the famous Edinburgh Playhouse. The perfect location to enjoy a meal before or after the theatre.

We welcome you to enjoy our authentic tapas, paella and wine bar. Experience a new cuisine or perhaps savour the dishes you love, expertly prepared to order by our experienced team.

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Steven

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food in a quiet Tapas restaurant within walking distance of the city centre. Friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend and hope to return in the future- thanks

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 3 days ago

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

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.

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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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Rogue Bros at the Boathouse

4.7

4.7 (71)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Queensferry

About the restaurant

Rogue Bros At The Boathouse - is dining seasonal, social and in our opinion with the best view in Scotland.

Brothers Mikey & James Sim focus on a social dining experience with seasonal plates, quality wines, beer and cocktails. With an ever changing 3 month menu we champion fresh and quality ingredients.

The restaurant has two distinct areas, our seafront - a relaxed spaced with a stunning view and the old boathouse - a beautiful traditional space. We can host tables of any size within what has been previously nicknamed "The best kept secret in South Queensferry".

Well it isn't a "secret" anymore.

Luv RB's

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Claire

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food & great service will definitely be back.

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

The Canny Man's

4.7

4.7 (501)

£25 and under

Scottish

Morningside

About the restaurant

"The Canny Man's in Morningside is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through 5 generations of the Kerr family. As famous chef Rick Stein said 'The Canny Man's is the best pub in the world.'
The establishment is well known far and wide for it’s quirky nature and ‘never’ changing décor. The interior sees every nook and cranny filled with everything from moose heads to muskets, sheet music to stuffed animals. A genuinely one of a kind bar and restaurant. The restaurant specialises in the best Scottish produce with a strong focus on local suppliers. Alongside this they have a well stocked gantry of over a 200 malt whiskies and a large wine list. The Canny Man's is very much a unique experience in Edinburgh and not to be missed."

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NorrieL

Dined 3 days ago

Love the Cannyman visit each time I’m in Edinburgh and never disappointed.

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