New Town
Located on Edinburgh’s premier George Street and connected to the chic Principal hotel, Baba specialises in uber-hip and sophisticated Levantine cuisine…
Must-see restaurants in New Town
New Town
Dishoom is a new addition to Edinburgh’s dining scene and the minichain’s first opening outside London. Inspired by the Irani cafes of Bombay, this is…
New Town
This country cottage in the heart of the city, bedecked with flowers and fairy lights, offers one of Edinburgh's most interesting dining experiences – two…
New Town
A palatial Georgian banking hall enlivened by fuchsia-pink banners and lampshades is home to this lively, family-friendly Italian bar and restaurant,…
New Town
A wholesome deli that puts the emphasis on Fairtrade, organic and locally sourced produce, Urban Angel is also a delightfully informal cafe-bistro that…
New Town
This is the stylish and sophisticated chatelaine of Edinburgh’s city-centre restaurants, all gold-and-velvet elegance with a Michelin star sparkling on…
New Town
Housed in the magnificent neoclassical former headquarters of the Commercial Bank, with a lofty glass-domed ceiling, pillared arches and mosaic-tiled…
New Town
A grand Georgian town house on the side of Calton Hill is the elegant setting for one of Edinburgh’s Michelin-starred restaurants. Divine decor by…
New Town
Pass through the revolving doors on the corner of West Register St and you're transported back to Victorian times – a palace of glinting mahogany,…
New Town
Established in 1962, Henderson’s is the grandmother of Edinburgh’s vegetarian restaurants. The food is mostly organic and guaranteed GM-free, and special…
New Town
This appealing modern restaurant (part of the Scottish National Gallery complex) has picture windows providing a view along Princes Street Gardens. Try…
New Town
Try breakfast (served till 11.30am) with an Italian flavour – full paesano (meat) or verdure (veggie) fry-ups, or deliciously light and crisp panettone in…
New Town
As with its sister restaurant, L’Escargot Blanc, this cute little bistro is as Gallic as garlic but makes fine use of quality Scottish produce – the…
New Town
This more sophisticated city-centre branch of the famous Fishers Bistro in Leith, with granite-topped tables, split-level dining area and nautical theme,…
New Town
This bistro-style place uses cheaper cuts of meat (smoked ox heart, devilled sweetbreads) and less well-known, more sustainable species of fish (pollack,…
New Town
Describing its mission as 'good food for a good cause', this cafe is a social enterprise set up to support the homeless (25% of employees are from a…
Forth Floor Restaurant & Brasserie
New Town
The in-store restaurant at Harvey Nichols has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking St Andrew Sq, making it a great place to enjoy sunset views across the…
New Town
Small, dark, and invariably packed, El Cartel brings authentic, vibrant Mexican street food to Edinburgh, delivered super fast with a banging soundtrack…
New Town
Named after a mountain in northwestern Scotland, this rustic cellar restaurant (paired with a chic modern brasserie and gin bar) adds sophisticated twists…
New Town
Candlelight reflected in the warm glow of polished wood makes for an intimate atmosphere in this New Town favourite. The food is superb value for this…
New Town
Mismatched cafe tables and chairs in a bright back room behind the deli counter provide an attractive setting for brunch just off the main drag of the New…
New Town
Owned by west-coast shellfish farmers, the Mussel Inn provides a direct outlet for fresh Scottish seafood. The busy restaurant, decorated indoors with…
New Town
With candlelight glowing against old polished wood and reflected from antique mirrors, this intimate French restaurant is the ideal place for a romantic…
New Town
All weathered wood and candlelit tables, Café Marlayne is a romantic nook offering French and Mediterranean cooking – the likes of sea-bass fillet served…
New Town
Stylish modern decor, smartly dressed staff and designer tableware put this place a cut above your average Thai restaurant. The menu matches the elegance…
New Town
The first Scottish outpost of London's famous celebrity haunt, the Ivy in Covent Garden, this classy but informal brasserie serves up traditional British…
New Town
A bright and airy Georgian corner house provides the elegant setting for this hugely popular restaurant. The recipe for success includes fresh Scottish…
New Town
The cafe in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery has something of the feel of a busy university refectory. The excellent soups and sandwiches make it a…
