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Right in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, with 'jealousy-inducing' views of the Castle, the Apex City Hotel is a decidedly contemporary destination for business people and tourists, and has the bonus of inviting dining possibilities.
| Restaurants near City of Edinburgh |
Apex International Hotel, Heights Rooftop Restaurant31-35 Grassmarket, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghIncredible views of Edinburgh Castle's mighty drum tower are just one feature of this modern luxury hotel in the tourist heart of the city. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Atrium10 Cambridge Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghAn old-stager among Edinburgh's new breed of trendy eating places, the Atrium sits in the heart of the city's financial district, cheek-by-jowl with the Traverse Theatre and the Lyceum. Type of Cuisine : Modern European |
Barcelo Carlton Hotel, Bridge Restaurant19 North Bridge, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghSituated on the Royal Mile close to Edinburgh Castle and the shops of Princes Street, this luxurious hotel caters admirably for business visitors and the hordes of tourists that descend annually on the city. Type of Cuisine : Modern European |
Barioja19 Jeffrey Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghHaving scored a hit with Iggs, proprietor Ignacio Campos decided to add an extra touch of Spanish sunshine to proceedings by opening Barioja next door. Type of Cuisine : Spanish/Tapas |
Bellini Restaurant & Cookery School8b Abercromby Place, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA rather grand-looking Georgian building in the heart of the New Town is the setting for this well-liked Italian restaurant and cookery school. Type of Cuisine : Italian |
Black Bo's57-61 Blackfriar's Street, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh'Elegantly disheveled' is how the owners describe this near-legendary vegetarian hangout in the heart of Edinburgh's 'festival land'. Type of Cuisine : Vegetarian |
Blue Bar Café10 Cambridge Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghBlue is all about urban chic. Situated above Atrium and the Traverse Theatre. Type of Cuisine : Modern British |
Café Royal Oyster Bar17a West Register Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA revered and aristocratic Edinburgh institution on West Register Street, the Café Royal oozes Victorian opulence and the evocative Oyster Bar is one of its most enduring features. Type of Cuisine : Modern British / Seafood |
Calistoga93 St Leonards Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghEdinburgh gets a shot of Californian fusion in the shape of Calistoga – an unpretentious, streetwise restaurant with a shop-front window, tightly packed tables, vanilla walls and Californian radio on air. Type of Cuisine : Californian / Fusion |
Calistoga Central70 Rose Street Lane North, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghWe are pleased to introduce Calistoga Central as a new addition to The Guide for 2010. Type of Cuisine : Californian / Fusion |
Centotre103 George Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghVictor and Carina Contini started out as part of the family dynasty that put Valvona & Crolla top of the tree in Edinburgh, but decided to split and go their own way. Type of Cuisine : Italian |
ChanningsSouth Learmonth Gardens, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghIn a quiet cobbled street, fives minutes' drive from Princes Street, Channings is the result of the discreet conversion of a row of attractive Edwardian townhouses. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Circus Wine Bar & Grill58a North Castle Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghAn offshoot of Circus Direct food and wine shop, this contemporary restaurant and bar recently moved to new premises in North Castle Street. Type of Cuisine : Modern European |
Creelers in Edinburgh3 Hunter Square, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghThe Edinburgh sibling of Tim and Fran James' enterprise on the Isle of Arran, Creelers occupies a fine stone-fronted building just off the Royal Mile. Type of Cuisine : Seafood |
David Bann56-58 St Mary's Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghGlobal vegetarian food in groovy surroundings is what you can expect at David Bann's crusading venue just off the Royal Mile. Type of Cuisine : Vegetarian |
Dionika3-6 Cannonmills Bridge, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghGalician-born Juan Dionisio Blanco brings a taste of Spain to Edinburgh with this exciting restaurant, deli and wine shop in the Cannonmills district of the city. Type of Cuisine : Spanish / Seafood |
Dubh Prais Restaurant123b High Street, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh'We have that Edinburgh rarity - a genuinely Scottish restaurant,' noted one reviewer after visiting this romantic cellar rendezvous midway between the Castle and Holyrood Palace. Type of Cuisine : Scottish |
Dusit49A Thistle Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghHidden away in the New Town area of the city, this intimate Thai restaurant is gaining a reputation for its personable atmosphere and genuine cooking. Type of Cuisine : Thai |
EH2 Tempus19-21 George Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA groovy new venture in the classic Grade-II listed George Hotel on Edinburgh's most chic street (postcode EH2), Tempus is an all-day venue that pulls in the city's fashionistas and socialites with its elegant and in-vogue lounge bar and its cool brasserie-style restaurant. Type of Cuisine : Modern British |
Far Pavilions10-12 Craigleith Road, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA classy-looking Indian restaurant near the city's Comely Bank area, Far Pavilions puts on a stylish show with its etched glass screens and intimate eating areas. Type of Cuisine : Indian |
First Coast97 - 101 Dalry Road, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh'The sort of neighbourhood restaurant we all need,' noted Joanna Blythman in the Sunday Herald. Type of Cuisine : Eclectic |
Fishers in the City58 Thistle Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghThe city sibling of Fishers in Leith occupies premises right at the heart of Edinburgh's social scene, and is run along similar lines to its elder brother. Type of Cuisine : Seafood |
Forth FloorHarvey Nichols, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghThe name isn't a misprint – it's simply a punning reminder that this is Edinburgh and that the restaurant (which really is on the fourth floor of the shop) has far-reaching views over the Firth of Forth. Type of Cuisine : Modern British |
Grain Store Restaurant30 Victoria Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghHead up the modern staircase to find this easy-going restaurant in a series of vaulted chambers that once served as a grain storeroom. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Grill Room at The Dome14 George Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghOriginally the site of Edinburgh's old Physician's Hall, designed and built by James Craig in 1775, the Dome later became home to the Commercial Bank of Scotland, before its present incarnation as social playground complete with a cocktail bar, garden café, conference suites and facilities for weddings. Type of Cuisine : International |
Hadrian'sThe Balmoral Hotel, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghThis is the chic, stylish brasserie alternative to top-end dining in Rocco Forte's ultra-swish Balmoral Hotel. Type of Cuisine : Global |
Haldanes at The Albany39a Albany Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghFollowing a sojourn in Dundas Street, Haldanes recently moved back to its original home in the basement of the elegant Albany Hotel. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Hanam's3 Johnston Terrace, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghJamal Ahmed and his family are proud cultural ambassadors who have brought a taste of authentic Kurdish cuisine to the streets of Edinburgh. Type of Cuisine : Kurdish / Middle Eastern |
Hewat's Restaurant19 - 21b Causewayside, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghEdinburgh's old guard may remember this address on Causewayside when it was The Marque. Type of Cuisine : Scottish / French |
Howies Restaurant29 Waterloo Place, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghThis branch of the Howies mini-chain is a flexible, family-friendly place where good value and quality go hand in hand. Type of Cuisine : European |
Iggs15 Jeffrey Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghIgnacio Campos was determined to inject some Mediterranean warmth in this part of Auld Reekie when he opened Iggs in the Old Town. Type of Cuisine : Spanish |
Iglu Bar & Bistro2b Jamaica Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghBilled as an 'ethical eaterie', Iglu Bar & Bistro is now revving up again under new ownership, but its style and dedication to sound sourcing remain unchanged. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Izzi119 Lothian Road, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghAn energetic Japanese/Chinese hybrid, Izzi occupies a minimalist site in Edinburgh's West End, and feeds the crowds with its good-value, all-day menu of classic and accessible dishes from both cuisines. Type of Cuisine : Japanese / Chinese |
Jacksons209 High Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghJacksons occupies a prime spot on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, midway between Holyrood House and the Castle. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Kalpna2-3 St Patrick Square, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghAjay Bhartdwaj's revamped restaurant has been feeding the citizens of Edinburgh for more than 25 years and it remains one of the most distinctive Indian vegetarian venues in the business. Type of Cuisine : Indian / Vegetarian |
Kweilin19-21 Dundas Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghOpened in 1984, Derek Tang's restaurant is new one of the swishest Chinese eating places in the heart of Edinburgh 'new town'. Type of Cuisine : Chinese |
La Garrigue31 Jeffrey Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA taste of the Languedoc in Auld Reekie is what you can expect at this cool relaxed restaurant with its hyacinth walls, Tim Stead furniture and displays of original artwork. Type of Cuisine : French |
La Partenope96 Dalry Road, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh'I promise you will feel better leaving than when you came in,' wrote Gillian Glover in The Scotsman. Type of Cuisine : Italian |
Le Café St Honoré34 North West Thistle Street Lane, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA new team has settled into this long-running Gallic hangout hidden away down a funny little lane just off Thistle Street. Type of Cuisine : Scottish / French |
Le Monde Hotel, Paris16 George Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghVisitors to this imaginatively designed boutique hotel really can look forward to a vicarious tour of Le Monde. Type of Cuisine : European |
Loon Fung2 Warriston Place, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghFor more than 30 years, this Cantonese warhorse has been satisfying Edinburgh locals and a sizeable Chinese contingent. Type of Cuisine : Chinese |
Marriott Dalmahoy, Pentland RestaurantKirknewton, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghBuilt in 1724 and set in 1,000 acres of rolling parkland at the foot of the glorious Pentland Hills, this re-modelled baronial Georgian mansion now does duty as a high-class hotel and country club complete with two golf courses. Type of Cuisine : Modern European |
Mezbaan South Indian Restaurant14-14a Brougham Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghMezbaan means 'perfect host', which sounds like a good start when considering this hot new arrival on the Edinburgh scene. Type of Cuisine : South Indian |
Mussel Inn61-65 Rose Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA bustling, bistro-style venue devoted to the joys of mussels (and more besides), this pulsating venue is right in the heart of Edinburgh's main shopping district - and it pulls in the crowds. Type of Cuisine : Seafood |
Nargile73 Hanover Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghSuave, Istanbul-born Seyhan Azek is the driving force behind this relaxed, friendly and unpretentious Turkish restaurant in the centre of Edinburgh. Type of Cuisine : Turkish |
North Bridge BrasserieThe Scotsman, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghDramatically located in the grand marble reception hall of the old Scotsman newspaper building (now one of the city's stylish hotels), the North Bridge Brasserie offers a casual and funky alternative to the food in the prestigious Vermilion restaurant. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Number OneThe Balmoral Hotel, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghOriginally The North British, one of Edinburgh's two great railway hotels, the seriously refurbished Balmoral is a massive, noble, leviathan of a place, presiding grandly over the eastern end of Princes Street, its clock tower rearing skywards as a marker for all to see. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Off the Wall Restaurant105 High Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghUp a flight of stairs off Edinburgh's Royal Mile, this understated, discreet bolthole plies its trade without fuss or flim-flam. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Olive Branch Bistro91 Broughton Street, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh'OB' stands on a bustling corner where Broughton Street meets Broughton Place and it's easily recognised by its olive-green frontage. Type of Cuisine : Mediterranean |
Oloroso33 Castle Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghThere are stunning views of the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh Castle from the roof terrace of this top-floor bar/restaurant on the corner of bustling George Street. Type of Cuisine : Modern European |
Petit Paris38-40 Grassmarket, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA bastion of old France in the touristy heart of Edinburgh, Petit Paris does exactly what it says in its patriotically Gallic slogan: 'Le respect de la tradition française'. Type of Cuisine : French |
Restaurant 212123 Royal Terrace, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghWe are pleased to introduce this restaurant as a new addition to The Mobile Food Guide for 2010. Type of Cuisine : Modern French |
Rhubarb at PrestonfieldPrestonfield House, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghPrestonfield is the result of a £2m refurbishment of what was once the Lord Provost's place of residence, and is one of the most remarkable venues to hit Scotland for a long time. Type of Cuisine : Modern European |
Rick's55A Frederick Street, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh'Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, Rick's is the one I'd want to stay at': so wrote a reviewer in the London Evening Standard. Type of Cuisine : Eclectic |
Roti73 Morrison Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghTony Singh (owner of Oloroso and once head chef on the Royal Yacht Britannia), recently moved Roti from its original home in Rose Street North Lane to grander city-centre premises just off Lothian Road. Type of Cuisine : Modern Indian |
Ruan Siam48 Howe Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghSister to the Ruan Thai at 29 Cockburn Street, Ruan Siam occupies the premises that were once home to that Edinburgh Thai stalwart Siam Erawan. Type of Cuisine : Thai |
SantiniSheraton Grand Hotel, One Spa, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghSituated in the same building as the Sheraton Grand's impressive One Spa complex, Santini is an intimate, minimalist venue where you can sample genuine regional Italian food with a strong Venetian accent. Type of Cuisine : Italian |
Stac Polly29-33 Dublin Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghEstablished in 1990, the original Stac Polly comprises a labyrinth of authentic rough stone-walled cellars and passages, which help to generate a highly atmospheric mood for visitors at lunch and in the evening. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Stac Polly8 - 10 Grindlay Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghSituated in the lee of Edinburgh Castle, within walking distance of the Royal Lyceum Theatre and Usher Hall, the younger brother of Stac Polly in Dublin Street has its own distinct style, with tartan chairs, mossy coloured carpets and eye-catching prints on its cream walls. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Sweet Melindas11 Roseneath Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghChef/proprietor Kevin O'Connor is a great fan of fish, and for the last ten years he has been picking up the best of the catch on display at Eddie's Seafood Market right next door to this popular restaurant. Type of Cuisine : Seafood |
The Bonham35 Drumsheugh Gardens, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghRecently voted Scottish Boutique Hotel of the Year, the Bonham is a stylish Victorian townhouse conversion in Edinburgh's West End – just a stroll away from the city's shops and sights. Type of Cuisine : Modern European |
The Borough72-80 Causewayside, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghThis fine-looking building on Edinburgh's Southside once did time as a snooker hall, before being transformed into swanky boutique hotel, restaurant and cocktail bar. Type of Cuisine : European |
The Dogs110 Hanover Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghDavid Ramsden is a well-known player on the Edinburgh restaurant scene, and following the demise of fitz(Henry) and Rogue he set about looking for a possible new gastropub venture. Type of Cuisine : Gastro pub |
The Gallery Restaurant and BarThe National Gallery of Scotland, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghThe magnificent neo-classical National Gallery of Scotland and The Royal Scottish Academy Building together make up one of the world's most prestigious arts complexes, and they now benefit from impressive catering - thanks to Searcys involvement in the project. Type of Cuisine : Modern European |
The Howard Hotel34 Great King Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA five-star Georgian retreat in the centre of Edinburgh, the Howard is a privately owned boutique townhouse overlooking wide cobbled streets close to the city centre. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
The Indian Cavalry Club22 Coates Crescent, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghHaving wooed the crowds for more than 20 years with its distinctive brand of new-wave Indian food, the Indian Cavalry Club vacated Atholl Place and headed off to new premises in spring 2007. Type of Cuisine : Indian |
The Pompadour at Caledonian Hilton HotelPrinces Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghKnown locally as 'The Cally', this grand hotel is an Edinburgh institution, a famous landmark standing in the shadow of the castle just a few blocks from the Convention Centre. Type of Cuisine : French |
The Stockbridge Restaurant54 St. Stephen Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghJason Gallagher's seductive little restaurant has been described as a 'decadent grotto', and it's easy to see why. Type of Cuisine : Modern European |
Tigerlily125 George Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghCurrently one of the hottest - and coolest - boutique hotels in Edinburgh, Tigerlily is much more than a place to stay: it's also a hip bar and dining destination both day and night. Type of Cuisine : Eclectic |
Tower RestaurantMuseum of Scotland, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh'Uniquely for a museum, this has become the hottest table in Edinburgh', wrote AA Gill in The Sunday Times. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Usher's RestaurantNorton House, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghOnce owned by John Usher of the famous Scottish brewing family, this grand Victorian mansion became a hotel in 1951. Type of Cuisine : Modern British |
Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar19 Elm Row, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh'From market stall to dot.com' since opening its doors in 1934. Type of Cuisine : Italian |
Valvona & Crolla VinCaffè11 Multrees Walk, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghEdinburgh's glitzy shopping thoroughfare built around Harvey Nichols makes a suitably fashionable setting for the Contini family's new deli/caffè bar. Type of Cuisine : Italian |
Verandah Restaurant17 Dalry Road, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghRock stars, Scottish rugby heroes and movie icons have all had their photos taken at this long running Indian restaurant within walking distance of Haymarket BR station. Type of Cuisine : Indian |
Voujon107 Newington Road, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghSituated on Edinburgh's southside, close to the leafy expanses Holyrood Park, Voujon is the brainchild of seasoned local restaurateur Salim Miah. Type of Cuisine : Indian |
Wedgwood the RestaurantRoyal Mile, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghWhen Paul Wedgwood and Lisa Channon started planning their restaurant some years ago the driving force was to create a place that would provide the 'Perfect Night Out'. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish |
Witchery by the CastleCastlehill, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghLocated at the gates of Edinburgh's tourist-trap castle, this restaurant's name immediately evokes a sense of Gothic theatricality - and it doesn't disappoint. Type of Cuisine : Modern Scottish / European |
Zanzero14-16 North West Circus Place, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA new offering from Victor and Carina Contini, who are well known for their culinary enterprises in Edinburgh - including Centotre. Type of Cuisine : Italian |
Zest15 North Street, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA central location on the fringes of St Andrews Square help to ensure a lively mix of local tourists, students and curry freaks at this modish seven-year-old Indian. Type of Cuisine : Indian |
Zucca Café & RestaurantThe Royal Lyceum Theatre, City of Edinburgh, EdinburghA new show has come to town in the shape of this contemporary Italian restaurant on the mezzanine floor of the famous Royal Lyceum Theatre. Type of Cuisine : Italian |