Restaurants near Edinburgh College of Art

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1. Cold Town House

4.4

Awesome(1888)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Edinburgh

Booked 64 times today

Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening!Best Beer Bar Winner at the Scottish Beer Awards 2021 & National Pizza Awards Finalist 2021! *Live Bar & Taproom- Drink the freshest Cold Town Beer straight from our tanks. With live music, amazing food and an electric energy, its the perfect spot to drink, dance and make unforgettable memories.- Dog Friendly!*Brewery & Pizza Floor-Relax in the comfort of our Brewery & Pizza floor, watch our artisan pizzas come together all while sipping on the freshest beer from our Microbrewery.*Rooftop Terrace–Cocktails, cold pints, and epic Edinburgh Castle views! Soak up the atmosphere, sip in style, and make the most of our iconic rooftop—whatever the weather!Last bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. Please note that our Terrace closes at 10pm daily.Walk-ins welcome!

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2. The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.8

Exceptional(617)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 24 times today

The Mussel & Steak Bar is dedicated to serving high quality, fresh and locally sourced seafood & steaks, with warm service and welcoming surroundings. Our restaurant is located at the bottom of Victoria Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, just a few steps from the historic Royal Mile. While enjoying the best mussels, oysters and steaks that Scotland has to offer, you can catch a glimpse of Edinburgh Castle from our window.Our menu features classic seafood and steak favourites with seasonal Scottish specialties: fresh oysters, kilo pots of steamed mussels, shellfish platters and delicious matured Scotch beef steaks. Sourced from the West to North coast of Scotland you can expect to find seafood specials of lobsters, crabs, langoustines and scallops.

A photo of Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street restaurant

3. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

4.8

Exceptional(568)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Old Town

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Bucks Bar Edinburgh Grindlay St. We look forward to welcoming you!The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! New to Edinburgh, Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon. Live music every Saturday night!40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday - Wednesday weekly offers www.bucksbar.co.uk

4. Piccolino

4.5

Awesome(297)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 1 time today

As the team at Edinburgh’s Piccolino will tell you themselves, no love is more sincere than love of food. Italian food, in this case, as Piccolino is one of the most delightful Italian restaurants in this part of the Old Town, right on High Riggs Street and a stone’s throw from all kinds of Edinburgh attractions. The authentic menu offers quality rather than quantity meaning you can be assured that whatever you order has been prepared with love by chefs who care about what they’re doing. Piccolino will warm your heart and certainly fill your stomach so reserve a table now – you’ll not regret it.

5. Yamato Edinburgh

4.8

Exceptional(324)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Edinburgh

Booked 20 times today

"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.

6. L'artgiano

4.6

Exceptional(606)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Edinburgh

Booked 18 times today

A modern restaurant/bistro specialised in Mediterranean food. For a energetic breakfast, a fast lunch or a relaxed dinner L'Artigiano it's the right place to taste food and cakes freshly made daily.

7. The Black Bull

4.6

Exceptional(254)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 5 times today

No bull, no fuss and no muss - just a good Scottish pub.We serve up scran (that’s food) and swally (that’s drink) that tastes good!We won’t waste your time with a wall of text, but we’re proud to work with some awesome local suppliers who know their stuff. We've got a great central location on Edinburgh's Grassmarket. If you're looking to catch the game then look no further - we're a sports bar at heart thanks to our 8 high definition screens. Pub quiz is every Thursday; grab a bunch of your (preferably smartest) pals and show the world that you're our top quiz team of the week.🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm, last bookings with under 18s is 8pm🐶 Dog-friendly🏃 Walk-ins welcome🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome⚽ Coming for sport? Let us know in your booking notes and we’ll accommodate📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

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8. Metro at Apex Grassmarket

4.2

Awesome(273)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Old Town

Booked 2 times today

Nestled within Edinburgh's iconic Grassmarket, Metro offers spectacular food and the views to match with an unrivalled vantage point of the historic Edinburgh Castle. ** 'TIS THE SEASON TO JINGLE & MINGLE ** Make this December one to remember with friends, family and loved ones around you at our range of showstopping seasonal events! From Party Nights, Festive Dining, Christmas Day celebrations and even hire exclusive spaces for more intimate celebrations too.There’s something for every family, friend group, workplace and beyond. Get in touch today by calling 0800 049 8302 or experiences@apexhotels.co.ukFor Private Dining and parties of 9 or more guests please call 0800 049 8302 or contact experiences@apexhotels.co.uk

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9. Pho Edinburgh Lothian Road

4.5

Awesome(71)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Old Town

Booked 11 times today

Healthy and fresh Vietnamese food, with loads of vegan and gluten free options

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10. Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard

4.4

Awesome(89)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Edinburgh

Booked 10 times today

At Canopy, we believe in more than just a meal. Inspired by the tranquil and nurturing essence of a forest canopy, our Kitchen and Courtyard is a space where community and creativity blossom together.We look forward to welcoming you!

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Nicholas
Edinburgh/Midlothian •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely peaceful atmosphere, very attentive/polite staff. Food was fresh and of high quality.
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Yamato EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Edinburgh
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4.8
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Anh
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fabulous food, great location and ambience . I highly recommend this restaurant!
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The Mussel and Steak BarPrice: Expensive• Scottish• Old Town
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4.8
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Paul
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I brought a colleague here for food and drinks after a work trip. The roof terrace was what initially attracted me to book as the forecats was sunshine. What I didn't realise what the ski theme and we were mega chuffed when we found that our table was actually in a ski lift bubble. The food was awesome as were rhe cocktails. The service was also great. Really can't fault anything. Highly recommended.
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Cold Town HousePrice: Moderate• Brewery• Edinburgh
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4.4
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Ross
Edinburgh/Midlothian •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
Service was efficient and to a high standard, the menu had a good range of options and the food was great. Would recommend to anyone who has not been before.
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Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay StreetPrice: Moderate• American• Old Town
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4.8
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NormanVIP
Edinburgh/Midlothian •25 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
This is a great local restaurant. Good Italian food at reasonable prices with excellent house wine.
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PiccolinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Old Town
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4.5

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