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1. Thai Express Kitchen
4.2
Awesome(163)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Edinburgh
Booked 4 times today
Our first ever dine-in restaurant! Thaï Express is a new take on traditional Thaï Cuisine. Packed full of flavour, with unique twists and fusions based on your favourite Thai dishes! We offer a whole new extensive menu and dining experience, whilst sticking to our roots with our traditional open kitchen. With Halal, Gluten-free, Vegetarian and Vegan options there is a variety for everyone to enjoy. Customers can choose a protein and then add spice levels based on a preference from mild to very spicy. If you have not tried us already...don't be shy and give it a THAI!
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2. Gaucho Edinburgh
4.6
Exceptional(3175)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Edinburgh
Booked 20 times today
Just a short stroll from Waverley Station and steps from St. Andrew Square, Gaucho Edinburgh is our first restaurant in Scotland, bringing the finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef from Argentina to the heart of the city. We proudly celebrate Scottish produce, working with Campbell’s Meats, the world-renowned IJ Mellis cheesemonger and Mark Murphy fruit and vegetables. Of course, we have a cocktail using Irn Bru and are pleased to serve Stewart’s Craft Lager, brewed out of Loanhead.
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3. The Basement
4.7
Exceptional(1354)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • New Town
Booked 47 times today
Do you love tacos, fajitas guacamole and all things Mexican? Come join us underground! We’ve got a masivo collection of tequila and mezcal waiting for you to try. And when it comes to cocktails, there’s plenty on offer but you can’t go wrong with a margarita!🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm with food, last sitting for under 18s is 8pm🐶 Dog-friendly in our bar & outdoor areas🏃 Walk-ins welcome🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 9 or more
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4. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh
4.5
Awesome(4730)
Price: Moderate
• American • New Town
Booked 24 times today
Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.
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5. Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - Edinburgh
4.0
Excellent(163)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • New Town
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to Street Burger - Edinburgh! Gordon Ramsay Street Burger is landing in St James Quarter, which means The City of Edinburgh just got a whole lot tastier! So come and say hello over signature burgers - including a special Scottish-inspired addition you wont find anywhere else, alongside seasoned, and seriously tasty, loaded Koffmann's fries, new flaming hot wings, amazing shakes, cocktails and so much more! It's that easy!
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6. Haute Dolci Edinburgh
4.4
Awesome(306)
Price: Moderate
• Dessert • New Town
Booked 13 times today
Indulge in a luxurious dessert experience at Haute Dolci Edinburgh, situated in the bustling St James Quarter. With 90 elegant seats, the charming pink, blue, and white interiors create an inviting atmosphere for dessert lovers. Relish in the delightful fusion of brunch and dessert offerings, perfect for locals and destination shoppers alike
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7. Pho Edinburgh
4.4
Awesome(694)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • Edinburgh
Booked 22 times today
Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.95
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8. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street
4.7
Exceptional(262)
Price: Moderate
• American • New Town
Booked 19 times today
Welcome to Bucks Bar Hanover St. We look forward to welcoming you! The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon. Live music every Saturday night! 40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday - Wednesday weekly offers www.bucksbar.co.uk
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9. Paz Taqueria
4.8
Exceptional(51)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • New Town
Booked 15 times today
Paz Taqueria is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh, celebrated for its authentic street food, hand-pressed tacos, and expertly crafted cocktails. With a focus on bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Paz Taqueria brings a slice of Mexico to the city.
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10. Cabo Restaurant and Bar
4.0
Excellent(57)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Edinburgh
Booked 14 times today
abo is the premier Mexican Restaurant In Edinburgh; our menu features a range of Mexican food with added Latin American inspiration. Visit our new Restaurant in Edinburgh New Town today.

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