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1. The Ivy on the Square
4.5
Awesome(13669)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Old Town
Booked 99 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.
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2. Hawksmoor Edinburgh
4.5
Awesome(5945)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Edinburgh
Booked 87 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.
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3. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh
4.0
Excellent(816)
Price: Expensive
• British • New Town
Booked 48 times today
In the heart of Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar brings Gordon Ramsay’s signature style to a stunning Scottish setting.Enjoy classic dishes made with the best seasonal produce, from beef Wellington to locally sourced seafood, alongside expertly crafted cocktails and a strong wine list.The bright interior and lively terrace make it a top spot for summer dining, just moments from Princes Street and the city’s historic landmarks.
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4. Gaucho Edinburgh
4.6
Exceptional(3183)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Edinburgh
Booked 34 times today
The Legacy Menu | 31 years | 3 courses | £31You asked, we listened. We’re overjoyed to welcome back the unmissable Legacy Menu for the entirety of July. To pay homage to our rich history, we will be relaunching a special nostalgic menu featuring iconic dishes that have defined Gaucho’s journey. The menu includes highly requested plates from across our history, all in celebration of our 31st anniversary. 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. 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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5. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh
4.3
Awesome(1577)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Edinburgh
Booked 22 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.* We are unfortunately not able to accommodate dogs.** 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.
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6. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh
4.5
Awesome(4796)
Price: Moderate
• American • New Town
Booked 39 times today
Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.
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7. Whiski Rooms
4.5
Awesome(2411)
Price: Moderate
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 7 times today
Award Winning Whiski Rooms is located just off the Royal Mile on the prestigious mound overlooking Princes Street. Our restaurant serves food all day which is freshly prepared using the best locally sourced produce. We have an extensive cocktail list, wine, and craft beer and as expected an amazing whisky selection. Whiski Rooms has a reputation as being one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh, one of the best Whisky Bars in the world, the first Ardbeg Embassy in the UK, two private spaces; our Ardbeg Room and the Scotch Room available all day or for exclusive use. We also have a whisky and gift shop, and a tasting room for daily whisky tastings.Come and join us in Whiski Rooms, pop around from the Royal Mile in the city centre looking and savour the views over Princess Street where you will experience traditional Scottish fayre at its best.
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8. Angels with Bagpipes
4.7
Exceptional(4353)
Price: Expensive
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 21 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
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9. The Mussel and Steak Bar
4.8
Exceptional(631)
Price: Expensive
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 18 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.
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10. Wahaca Edinburgh
4.7
Exceptional(59)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 46 times today
Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.Wahaca's Edinburgh, our home in Scotland, on South St Andrew Street, close to St Andrew’s Square and Edinburgh's buzzing city centre. Whether you’re taking a break from sightseeing, warming up on a chilly day or meeting friends for a catch up over tacos and margaritas, our Edinburgh restaurant is a great spot with its warm, Mexican welcome.

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