The best restaurants in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh and Lothian

Fantastic restaurant for small sharing plates. Highly recommend the roasted aubergine with miso glaze!

A small but lovingly run bistro. The staff are very friendly and patient if you don't speak English very well. The food is very tasty.

What a gem! Market Street hotel is located right across the street from Waverley train station. We stayed in Great Britain for 21 days and the bed here at Market Street Hotel is ranked the highest. So COMFY. The room was well-appointed, the mini bar was stocked with drinks and snacks, the staff was so helpful/friendly, the room was spotless, and a fantastic shower. The location is perfect. It is so close to everything we wanted to do on this trip. Market Street hotel had everything we needed to enjoy our 3 days in Edinburgh. What a way to start our travels in Scotland. We would definitely stay here anytime we're in Edinburgh. Highest recommendations for this place ❤️

I was here for the Scottish breakfast and I was super satisfied. VERY GOOD!

Great place with interesting events including those in Scottish Gaelic.

Microwaved dry scrambled eggs, couldn’t eat them. Blasting eggs in a microwave is not a culinary skill you should be paying for! Lady very nice and offered me an alternative fried egg which looked like a poached egg, coffee was nice & sourdough good quality but I won’t be back for microwaved eggs!

We ate here after a show at the Playhouse on a recommendation from a family member that lives in Edinburgh. The restaurant is spacious and light and the service is superb. Our waiter Gabriella was so patient with us (5 chatty females who hadn't seen one and other for a while) The menu had lots to choose from and on the whole the food was good, although the calamari wasn't great and although we ordered the tortilla medium it was a wee bit dry. The pork cheeks though were outstanding as was the paella. All of the portions were a really good size and great value for money, as was the wine. This restaurant could really cash in on its locality to the theatre but it absolutely doesn't. It also doesn't include the service charge as standard which is another absolute bonus in my eyes and the service was outstanding! This is an absolute gem of a restaurant in the current climate of excessive overcharging by most other restaurants. A definite worthwhile visit ✨️

PERMANENTLY CLOSED. we booked online and turned up and the place is permanently closed……..

Aizle – Seasonal Simplicity and Culinary Precision in the Heart of Edinburgh Among Edinburgh’s top-tier gastronomic destinations, Aizle confidently carves its own space—not by opulence, but through a focused, seasonal, and quietly ambitious approach to fine dining. Set within the elegant Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, this restaurant delivers a consistently inspired experience that speaks to both locals and discerning travelers alike. Location & Atmosphere: A Refined Retreat in the Heart of the City Perfectly located within the Kimpton Hotel, Aizle blends seamlessly into its luxurious surroundings, offering a retreat of calm, minimal elegance. The space is understated and contemporary, allowing diners to focus on what truly matters: the food and the experience. Whether you're seated in the sleek main room or, as we were, at the bar, the ambiance is intimate and thoughtful. Watching cocktails being crafted just a few feet away only adds to the immersive quality of the experience. Lunch Menu: Accessible, Creative, and Exceptionally Well-Priced Although we didn’t get a chance to sample the full dinner tasting menu, our lunch experience was more than enough to appreciate the culinary philosophy at play. Aizle’s lunch format is a clever offering: refined yet relaxed, creative but not overwrought—perfect for breaking up the routine of a day in the city. Dishes were both visually appealing and flavor-forward, combining seasonal ingredients with flair. The combinations were simple yet original, showing restraint in all the right ways. The format delivered an exceptional experience at a very reasonable price point, making it one of the best lunch options for anyone wanting a taste of high-end dining without committing to a full tasting journey. Cuisine: Seasonal, Scottish, and Exceptionally Balanced The name "Aizle" (a Scots word for a glowing ember) captures the restaurant’s identity well—there’s a slow-burning, thoughtful intensity to what they do here. Chef Stuart Ralston’s kitchen revolves around a harvest menu that adapts constantly to the rhythm of Scottish produce. Even within the shorter lunch format, the dishes were deeply satisfying. From the perfectly balanced small plates to the final course, the ingredients were allowed to shine—each combination clean, seasonal, and memorable. Service: Professional, Warm, and Attuned Service at Aizle was at the level one would expect from a Michelin-caliber establishment: polished yet personal, informative without pretension. Staff offered insightful guidance and warm conversation, enhancing the experience without ever interrupting its flow. Final Verdict: Elevated Simplicity in Every Sense Aizle is more than a restaurant—it’s a philosophy built around seasonality, minimalism, and precision. Whether you're stopping in for a spontaneous lunch or planning an indulgent evening tasting, the experience is one of understated excellence. If you're in Edinburgh and looking to experience something modern, seasonal, and genuinely distinctive, Aizle should be at the top of your list. It’s not just a meal—it’s a quiet revelation of what Scottish produce can become in the right hands.

Matto have nailed the pizza restaurant, I went into the morningside restaurant last night after cycling from Aviemore to Edinburgh to refuel. Far too many people jump on the Neapolitan pizza train offering the same bland menu, margarita, pepperoni etc, Matto certainly doesn’t fall into this category with their interesting & unique pizzas, having fun with the ingredients, it’s worked a real treat. Chilled atmosphere and quick, friendly staff, what more can you ask for?

Incredible meal at Rollo. The food was v tasty, fresh, and imaginative. There was lots of atmosphere. The service led by Veronica was impeccable!

Mi esposa y yo disfrutamos de mariscos frescos y pasta en este auténtico restaurante italiano. Excelente servicio y ambiente cómodo, la calidad de la comida era de un alto nivel y un gran menú, disfrutamos de una comida de 3 platos y estábamos muy satisfechos. Gracias!

Awesome place! Loved the music and the food! Place to try out!

Booked a Table originally for six definites and 4 maybes, the lady was absolutely brilliant letting us confirm the exact number on the morning of the booking. Words cannot describe how amazing the staff were, from hiding the flowers and bringing out the Birthday cake, to joining in singing Happy Birthday. I will gladly recommend this amazing place, from popping in for a coffee to meeting friends for lunch.

The food was amazing and I would definitely get it again sadly my boyfriends hoggie was very small compared to what he was expecting