Best Lunch Restaurants in Morningside

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125 restaurants available nearby

1. The Canny Man's

4.7

Exceptional(567)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Morningside

Booked 10 times today

"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."

2. The Cheese Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(216)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Edinburgh

Booked 4 times today

At the Cheese Lounge, we want to show you how best to enjoy our cheese: paired with the perfect wine and shared with great company. Warm and relaxed, the Cheese Lounge is the perfect place for lunch, dinner, or even to just enjoy a good glass of wine. Every Wednesday evening we host a wine and cheese tasting event led by our wonderful team, tickets can be purchased via the events section on our website.For private function enquiries please contact enquiries@mellischeese.co.uk

3. Mia - Morningside

4.5

Awesome(1088)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Edinburgh

Booked 11 times today

We are a family-run Italian restaurant that has been established in November 2013. We are proud to have become many peoples’ favourite local restaurant in Edinburgh. We have 2 restaurants situated in Dalry & Morningside areas of Edinburgh.

4. Café St Honoré

4.6

Exceptional(1811)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • New Town

Booked 14 times today

Bringing 1940s Paris to modern-day Edinburgh, Café St Honoré restaurant is a charming bistro serving up traditional French cuisine (with a few Scottish favourites thrown in) to a loyal clientele. Tucked away on a picturesque cobbled lane in the New Town, the cosy dining room at Café St Honore, with mirrored walls and black-and-white tiled floors, provides an atmospheric retreat. The team here are passionate about local, organic produce, so the menu changes daily. There are prix fixe menus on offer at lunch and dinner if you’re after a bargain, or just need an excuse to indulge in dessert. In the evening, a seasonal menu du jour is available alongside the full a la carte, which features dishes like roast pheasant with red cabbage and pancetta; Our warming Cafe St Honore Cassoulet; and vanilla crème brûlée. The wine list features some excellent French wines – a real treat for novices and connoisseurs alike.

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5. Hawksmoor Edinburgh

4.5

Awesome(5693)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Edinburgh

Booked 81 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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6. Skyline Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2075)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Edinburgh

Booked 7 times today

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 restaurant is open for breakfast seven days a week, and open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and dinner (last seating at 5pm on Sunday). Booking is essential.

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7. McLarens on the Corner

4.3

Awesome(2121)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Edinburgh

Booked 26 times today

We are a neighbourhood bar & restaurant serving up sumptuous food, delicious cocktails, and a whole lot of love. Last bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. 🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm with food🐶 Dog-friendly🍽️ Last food orders 8.45pm🏃 Walk-ins welcome🍹 Drinks only bookings welcome📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 10 or more

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8. One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(633)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Edinburgh

Booked 7 times today

Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the city, One Square Bar & Brasserie is recognised for its relaxed yet sophisticated style and carefully crafted menus that champion the very best of Scotland. The talented, Rosette-winning One Square team work with local suppliers to source high quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients to create outstanding dishes. Situated in ideal proximity to both the EICC and Usher Hall, and with offerings from our celebrated Sunday Lunch to our impressive a la Carte menu, One Square provides a truly special dining experience. With plenty of varieties of gin on offer at One Square Bar, book in for one of our famous gin tastings with gin-spired canapes too! Our creative cocktails allow you to discover 'The Square Route of Edinburgh', our wine list has been expertly considered & we also have a selection of local beers.

9. La Garrigue

4.7

Exceptional(2696)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Edinburgh

Booked 8 times today

Opened in 2001 La Garrigue is a 2 AA Rosettes French restaurant located just a stones throw away from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile and minutes away from Waverley train station with stunning views of Calton Hill.The restaurant is themed around the culinary specialities of the southern regions of France offering hearty dishes such as Roquefort Cheese Soufflé, Fish Soup, Traditional Cassoulet and using the best of local produces as well as French ones. The wine list is extensive and is suitably representative of Languedoc, the largest of France's wine producing regions and has been awarded AA Notable Wine List for years. Be ready to be transported to France as you come in, friendly and relaxed atmosphere mixed with chic yet casual surroundings.

10. Urban Angel

4.7

Exceptional(908)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • New Town

Booked 25 times today

Our café in central Edinburgh is open every day for brunch, lunch, coffee, cake & drinks, sit in or takeaway! We have indoor and outdoor seating available, and we are dog friendly. The finest, carefully sourced produce should be for every day, not just for special occasions.We always save space for walk ins! So if there are no online tables available, please pop by and we will get you seated as soon as possible.

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Paul
Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
From start to finish the staff wouldn't do enough for us. The place has atmosphere and class as well as top notch food. Will return when we're back in the area
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Hawksmoor EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Edinburgh
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4.5
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Tim
Edinburgh/Midlothian •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had booked for a meal forgetting the Rugby was on, and were allocated a very nice table but outside of view of the TV. Before we even had a chance to ask, we were offered a table where we could watch. The atmosphere, service and food were all top notch!
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The Canny Man'sPrice: Moderate• Scottish• Morningside
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4.7
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Leigh
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food, great atmosphere, service very fine. A really good experience again
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Café St HonoréPrice: Very Expensive• French• New Town
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4.6
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Carol
Edinburgh/Midlothian •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent value for money lunch deal, all the different cheese were explained & advised in order to eat, wine very good. Only criticism it was a bit cool due to the location of the door.
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The Cheese LoungePrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Edinburgh
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4.8
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Jo
Yorkshire •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
A lovely welcoming place to eat. Food always delicious and beautifully presented. Was a bit loud this time due to adjacent large party, but that's the way of Italian restaurants. Highly recommended.
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Mia - MorningsidePrice: Moderate• Italian• Edinburgh
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4.5

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