Diners' Choice: Scottish restaurants in Edinburgh/Midlothian

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Allanton Inn

4.9

4.9 (153)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Duns

About the restaurant

Sourcing and showcasing local and seasonal produce are the primary focus of the Kitchen team at the Allanton Inn. The Borders is rich in a wide variety of produce from local land and waters, and we are proud of our connections with local farmers where quality is allied to best farming practices.

Please note - we only allow dogs in the beer garden, not indoors.

Top review

MOIRA

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Will definitely return to Allanton Inn. Staff were very welcoming & food outstanding.

Skyline Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2034)

£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 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.

Top review

Annette

Dined today

Can't fault at all. The fact we sent back empty plates says it all. Staff were really lovely.

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Festive Season at Skyline

Forage & Chatter

4.7

4.7 (1951)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

A consistent multi award winning Restaurant Forage & Chatter in Edinburgh boasts the best locally sourced and foraged produce, nestled in Edinburgh's West End. A experience you will not forget. Come and visit us!

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Sarah

Dined 7 days ago

Went out as a group of four to celebrate my brother in-laws birthday and cannot fault anything. Staff were warm and welcoming, service was great, food was delicious and plentiful, music and ambiance were excellent. A lovely and relaxed evening was had by all, no sense that they were trying to rush you out the door- we were the last customers to leave. Will definitely return.

The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6

4.6 (513)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Old Town

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Daniel

Dined 5 days ago

The food was fantastic and service was exceptional. Anna’s smile brightened the room…

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4.7

4.7 (536)

£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."

Top review

kerry

Dined 2 days ago

We had a large party and needed a venue to have a quick recap after a wedding the night before. Canny Man’s gave us a private room and took great care of us from beginning to end! Food was outstanding and just what we were looking for. Service was top notch.

Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (99)

£41 and over

Scottish

Old Town

About the restaurant

The Commons Club Restaurant offers the best bites in Scotland. Where every plate is a culinary journey – from the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the wild heart of the Highlands. Here, everyone ends their meal with an empty plate and a full heart.

Top review

Hilary

Dined 6 days ago

Everything and everyone was incredible! Thank you so much for an amazing experience

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Element

4.6

4.6 (531)

£25 and under

Scottish

New Town

About the restaurant

Your local in the heart of the city. Tucked away just off Princes Street in amongst the boutiques of Rose Street you’ll find a modern Scottish bar with food and drinks that have been intimately created and served with pride.

Our food is of traditional Scottish heart with plenty of modern twists.

Come down and try our brand new brunch menu, available Saturday and Sunday 10am-12pm

Every month we give a craft Scottish distillery their time to shine with our In Gin Cocktail Menu.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm
🐶 Dog-friendly in the bar area
🍳 Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 10am-12pm
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food only.
🍹Drinks only bookings are walk in only in our Bar Area!
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

Top review

Anne

Dined 3 days ago

This is our second visit this month. It's hard to think of anywhere else that would be better. It's central, comfortable, stylish, has an interesting menu and is not over-priced. Give it a try!

Rogue Bros at the Boathouse

4.7

4.7 (122)

£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

Top review

Eleanor

Dined today

Wonderful lunch . Food beautiful. Service out of this world, will certainly return and recommend to others.

Angels with Bagpipes

4.6

4.6 (4309)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Old Town

About the restaurant

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

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Our evening at Angels with Bagpipes was amazing. Every bite of food was delicious. Best meal we had on our trip to Edinburgh.

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Port of Leith Distillery

4.7

4.7 (369)

£25 and under

Scottish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Situated on the eighth floor of the Port of Leith Distillery, the Bar contains some of the finest and most exciting new wave whiskies from Scotland and around the world.

With stunning views of Edinburgh, Leith and the Firth of Forth, the 200-bottle double-height back bar is intended to invite discovery and enlightenment at the sheer wonder and variety of global whisky alchemy.

Much like the whisky the distillery seeks to create, everything else the bar has to offer is inspired by the provenance of the Forth Valley, and Leith’s rich food and drink heritage.

With a seasonally inspired food menu of local and indigenous ingredients, Head Chef Patrick and his team, combine classic and modern techniques, championing the best of Scotland’s farmers and produce.

We look forward to welcoming you in for a dram.

Our Kitchen closes at 9:30pm Tuesday - Saturday and 7:30pm Sunday - Monday.
Our Bar Snacks menu runs all night.

Top review

Tracy

Dined today

A fabulous place to meet family and friends. Super friendly staff and a great menu - and the views! Highly recommended.

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