The best restaurants in Scotland

We had an amazing 3 courses. The meal was one of our best on our trip to the highlands. Beautifully cooked venison and Lamb and an amazing cheese board. We made a booking to ensure we got a table and I’m so glad we did.

We used to love this place but the last couple of times we’ve been it’s just not been nearly as good. On our last visit we were there three hours and only ordered sushi rolls. The service was so slow and the sushi was kind of tasteless (and at £20 a roll you’d expect it to taste of something). We ordered tap water and during the three hours we were there, no one asked if we’d like another drink. We asked for the bill and after 30 minutes it still hadn’t come so we ended up getting up to pay at the counter. Such a shame as this used to be one of our favourite spots in the city.

Expensive. Not the best location Servic very good

Best gelato I have ever had!! I ordered the sea salt dark chocolate and the crema di lemon and they were so delicious! Tables for seating inside and service is very friendly. Quite a busy spot. I will definitely go back. Highly recommend.

Experienced a lovely lunch in one of the pods accompanied by our dog. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend it especially when you include your family pet. Will definitely return again.

staff friendly and kind coffee is tasty all bakery product great

The steak pie was delicious and a very generous portion. I should have got a certificate for finishing off the Eton Mess - wow, just about finished me off! Huge. The roaring fire and a lovely black Labrador were both what a great pub should have. Will be back.

Location: Palm Court is located in the stunning Balmoral Hotel. Vibe/Ambiance: The atmosphere is grandiose and beautifully decorated. The domed ceiling, lit-up trees, and a harpist playing in the background create a relaxing and somewhat romantic experience. Even the bathrooms are lovely! However, it does feel a little stuffy since the room isn't huge and there's minimal natural light. Food: We opted for afternoon tea with a bottle of wine. I ordered a fall drink—a gingerbread cappuccino—and it was delightful! I highly recommend it. The food and presentation were great. We started with a small cup of soup, then moved on to the "afternoon tea" selection of sandwiches and scones. The food was delicious, especially the scones. The sandwiches were good but not particularly memorable. The final course featured a variety of desserts. By the time we got to dessert, we were all quite full from the sandwiches and scones! The desserts were good. Also, they easily accommodated a vegetarian diet, which is great. Service: The service was fantastic, as you'd expect from an establishment within the Balmoral Hotel. Our server, Freddy, was very attentive and courteous. Price: It’s expensive—there's no other way around it—but that’s to be expected at the Balmoral Hotel! There are many less expensive afternoon tea experiences in Edinburgh, but if you’re looking for 5-star service and a romantic, relaxing time, Palm Court is your place. Overall: We enjoyed our time at Palm Court. They accommodated a vegetarian diet and allowed us to bring a 10-week-old baby in her pram, which was nice. They situated us so the pram was tucked away from other customers. While I’m unsure we’ll rush back because it is expensive and a unique experience, I can definitely recommend it if you're looking for an upscale afternoon tea experience.

From the moment we walked through the door we were looked after! Seating is pretty basic but the staff were lovely! We opted for fish and chip supper plus a smaller OAP version. The plate came with a cold drink and tea - fish and chip supper would not be complete without a chip butty. The mushy peas were perhaps warm versus hot. I saw they offered deep fried ice cream - so we had a go - there is a first time for everything. (Not on the weight watchers menu) The menu also offered other non fish and chip food like pizza , chicken and burgers in addition to a full drinks option. For those who struggle with stairs there is a lift. Toilets were clean. I have to emphasise the willingness of the staff to please - a real treat. We would certainly visit again.

We had a Scottish breakfast there. Good value for money. A beautiful plate served with a smile and kindness by the staff.

The people and place were amazing, but I've had better fish & chips. The location, views and ambiance were perfect.

Had lovely salmon meal. Delicious.

The Clachan provided a fabulous night out for a family occasion. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was perfect and the food was exceptionally good and well priced. From start to finish we were very well looked after by polite attentive staff and it looked like everyone in the restaurant was having a great evening also. Everyone at our table enjoyed a great night. Well done all.

Been in the area for four days and this restaurant is by far the best , the service was faultless. The front of house staff were very attentive nothing was to much trouble, the food was delicious, loved how we could see the food being prepared and cooked . The whole operation was like a well oiled machine, and the atmosphere was superb, couldn’t find a single fault

We booked lunch at Leonardos for my mums birthday treat. She is a fairly fussy eater but we felt the lunch menu offered a great selection. The food and service were excellent , would recommend pollo Pepe and the chicken Milanese followed by the sticky toffee pudding . Wine by the glass is very reasonable priced . Have been here on a few other occasions recently and the experience has been consistently good and offers excellent value for money. Tucked up a side street a wee bit out of the way in Hamilton ,but very much worth a visit , we will definitely be back soon .