Best Historic Restaurants in Old Town

18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Angels with Bagpipes

4.6

Exceptional(4320)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 14 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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2. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

4.3

Awesome(1466)

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.** 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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3. Abbotsford Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(147)

Price: Moderate

• British • Old Town

Booked 6 times today

The Abbotsford serves wholesome pub food in one of the busiest parts of Edinburgh’s New Town. Classic pub fare is the mainstay of the menu, with dishes including beer battered haddock and chips, steak and ale pie, and haggis, neeps and tatties, and diners have the choice of dining al fresco, in the main bar, or in the restaurant. Situated at 3-5 Rose Street this is a pub beloved by diners and popular with locals and tourists alike. Edinburgh Waverley station is a five minute walk on foot, and historic Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile are a ten minute walk.

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4. The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.7

Exceptional(539)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 14 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.

5. Le Bistrot

4.6

Exceptional(1804)

Price: Moderate

• French • Edinburgh

Booked 11 times today

The famous Le Bistrot is ready to welcome you! Located at the new House of France on the Royal Mile (former Lothian Chambers), we aim to provide you with a friendly and authentic French experience, filled with passion and love in what we are doing.Open every day from breakfast to dinner, we are there for everyone to feel like in France, in fantastic surroundings!

6. Merchants

4.7

Exceptional(108)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 3 times today

Back after more than a two year closure following the George IV Bridge in late 2021, Merchants has undergone a full refurbishment. Merchants serves Scottish cuisine in one of the most bustling areas of Edinburgh. Braised shin of beef, haggis and seared seabass are some of the dishes on an ever-changing menu, and the restaurant is happy to try and cater for any specific dietary requirements. Situated at 17 Merchant Street, Merchants Restaurant is proud to use fresh, locally sourced produce in its dishes. Historic Edinburgh Castle is a nine-minute journey on foot and Greyfriars Kirkyard a mere two minutes walk.

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7. Burgers & Beers Grillhouse

4.4

Awesome(175)

Price: Moderate

• Grill • The Royal Mile

Booked 1 time today

Burgers & Beers is a stylish new Bar & Grill situated on Edinburgh’s most historic street The Royal Mile.Boasting interesting rustic décor, comfortable seating, friendly attentive staff, an impressive food menu expertly created by our culinary team consisting of the finest locally sourced produce including a large range of gourmet burgers, slow cooked meats, exciting side dishes and traditional desserts. We also have a separate bar area carry a large imported and craft beer selection as well as offering cocktails, premium spirits, wines, champagne, soft drinks and ice cream milkshakes.Burgers & Beers is a must for anyone visiting the city and locals alike. We even have an outdoor seating area where you can wonder at the sites of the Royal Mile including the number one street performers spot right on our doorstep.

8. The Piper's Rest

4.4

Awesome(16)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • The Royal Mile

Traditional Scottish Bar and Kitchen located in the heart of Edinburghs historic Old Town.Serving up good quality food sourced from local ingredients, a wide range of drinks and good old fashioned Scottish hosptiality.

9. Monteiths

4.6

Exceptional(1970)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • The Royal Mile

Booked 5 times today

Monteiths bar & restaurant is nestled in a fairy-lit close in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The award winning venue is located just off the historic Royal Mile and combines chic cocktail bar with intimate restaurant. A favourite of locals and visitors alike, Monteiths is a must for relaxed dining and innovative cocktails. Monteiths is by the team behind the White Horse Oyster Bar, and Chop HouseDue to licensing restrictions Monteiths cannot accept children under the age of 5 at any time. Children aged 15 & under can be admitted until 10pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

10. Tolbooth Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(246)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 2 times today

Built in 1591, the Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh was formerly part of the original Canongate Tolbooth. This medieval building was used to divide the Royal Burgh of Edinburgh and Canongate. The Tolbooth Tavern is a cosy traditional Scottish pub full of character and charm. The small exterior gives way to a spacious bar and mezzanine dining area. It boasts a fantastic spot along the Royal Mile. Serving hearty home-cooked Scottish fayre using locally sourced produce, we are sure to keep you full before a full day on the tourist trail or join us for an evening exploring our fine whisky collection.Our house favourites include Cullen skink, Tolbooth burgers, freshly landed Scottish fish n chips and our Tolbooth steak and sausage pie.If you want to embrace dark history and immerse yourself in a spooky atmosphere, The Tolbooth Tavern is a must visit whilst in Edinburgh.

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Eugene
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
very good to food menu and charming atmosphere. We ordered it fish and chips and fish stew and really enjoy it.
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Cafe Royal - EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Continental• Edinburgh
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4.3
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Rebecca
Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Staff friendly and welcoming, food we had was excellent ( haggis wellington and cullen skink starters - mussels and surf &turf ribs for main - sticky toffee pudding), reasonable prices. Would definately eat there again. Recommend.
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The Mussel and Steak BarPrice: Expensive• Scottish• Old Town
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4.7
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Phil
Yorkshire •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was excellent as was the service. The sharing plates worked well - 3 starters & 2 larger plates between 2 of us. It was a bit noisy as there was a very loud group seated nearby (nothing the staff could do about it) and the dining room is quite small - but we enjoyed it as we weren’t looking for a quite night out.
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Angels with BagpipesPrice: Expensive• Scottish• Old Town
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4.6
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Gerardo
Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The meal was amazing I will come back every time I visit Edinburgh. We had the 3 courses menu and I would recommend everyone to pair it with the house wine also really good:)!
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Le BistrotPrice: Moderate• French• Edinburgh
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4.6
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campbell
Glasgow/Lanarkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Really welcoming. No hurry to eat and leave the table. Very relaxed even though they were really busy. Would recommend to anyone.
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Abbotsford RestaurantPrice: Moderate• British• Old Town
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4.6

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Angels with Bagpipes

2. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

3. Abbotsford Restaurant

4. The Mussel and Steak Bar

5. Le Bistrot

6. Merchants

7. Burgers & Beers Grillhouse

8. The Piper's Rest

9. Monteiths

10. Tolbooth Tavern

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