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1. The Ivy on the Square
4.5
Awesome(13650)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Old Town
Booked 128 times today
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics.
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2. Hawksmoor Edinburgh
4.5
Awesome(5930)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Edinburgh
Booked 97 times today
In Edinburgh, Hawksmoor draws on the amazing produce that Scotland has to offer, featuring seafood from around the coast and beef from grass-fed native breed cattle. Private dining areas available.
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3. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh
4.0
Excellent(814)
Price: Expensive
• British • New Town
Booked 37 times today
In the heart of Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar brings Gordon Ramsay’s signature style to a stunning Scottish setting.Enjoy classic dishes made with the best seasonal produce, from beef Wellington to locally sourced seafood, alongside expertly crafted cocktails and a strong wine list.The bright interior and lively terrace make it a top spot for summer dining, just moments from Princes Street and the city’s historic landmarks.
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4. Gaucho Edinburgh
4.6
Exceptional(3179)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Edinburgh
Booked 29 times today
The Legacy Menu | 31 years | 3 courses | £31You asked, we listened. We’re overjoyed to welcome back the unmissable Legacy Menu for the entirety of July. To pay homage to our rich history, we will be relaunching a special nostalgic menu featuring iconic dishes that have defined Gaucho’s journey. The menu includes highly requested plates from across our history, all in celebration of our 31st anniversary. 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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5. The Queens Arms - Edinburgh
4.6
Exceptional(1586)
Price: Moderate
• Scottish • New Town
Booked 17 times today
The Queens Arms is a cosy pub hidden under the cobblestones of Edinburgh, and home to the city's Best Sunday Roast.🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm, but only in the restaurant area, not in the bar area. Please leave a note if you have under 18's in your party. If booking in the bar area you may be declined entry.🐶 Dog-friendly.💡 Pub Quiz Sundays at 8pm.🏃 Walk-ins welcome but bookings recommended.🍹 Bookings for food & just drinks welcome.🏉 We show all sports events & proud sponsor of Edinburgh Rugby. Your home away from home!
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6. Urban Angel
4.7
Exceptional(943)
Price: Moderate
• British • New Town
Booked 21 times today
Our café in central Edinburgh is open every day for brunch, lunch, coffee, cake & drinks, sit in or takeaway! We have indoor and outdoor seating available, and we are dog friendly. We use the finest, carefully sourced produce. We always save space for walk ins! So if there are no online tables available, please pop by and we will get you seated as soon as possible.
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7. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh
4.3
Awesome(1571)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Edinburgh
Booked 23 times today
Edinburgh's hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales.We're proud of our history without being complacent and we love to see a happy customer. We've always focused on making our pub unique and we are sure you will notice. So pull up a seat, take a tour round our pub and discover what sets us apart from the rest.* We are unfortunately not able to accommodate dogs.** Please note all bookings are for our restaurant, we offer first come first served for drinks in our bar area.*** Please note due to licencing restrictions under 18's are not permitted in the main bar, we can seat under 18's and over 5's in the restaurant for dining. We cannot allow under 18's in the restaurant after 10pm.**** As we are a listed building we do not have Accessible toilets on the ground floor.
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8. Wahaca Edinburgh
4.7
Exceptional(51)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 56 times today
Vibrant, Mexican small plates, made with over 200 ingredients, everyday by talented chefs. Cocktails freshly shaken to order, from iconic margaritas, made with 100% blue agave tequila, to mezcalitas and beautifully crafted non-alc cocktails. A taste of authentic Mexican flavours from Oaxaca to Wahaca. With a relaxed, laid-back vibe, where everyone’s welcome, any time of day.Cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, with a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, Wahaca has been consistently recognised as a leading sustainable restaurant.Wahaca's Edinburgh, our home in Scotland, on South St Andrew Street, close to St Andrew’s Square and Edinburgh's buzzing city centre. Whether you’re taking a break from sightseeing, warming up on a chilly day or meeting friends for a catch up over tacos and margaritas, our Edinburgh restaurant is a great spot with its warm, Mexican welcome.
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9. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh
4.5
Awesome(4790)
Price: Moderate
• American • New Town
Booked 21 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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10. Côte Brasserie - Edinburgh
4.4
Awesome(260)
Price: Moderate
• French • Edinburgh
Booked 52 times today
Discover the authentic taste of French food in Edinburgh at Côte Brasserie, nestled in the heart of this historic city. Located on Frederick Street, just a stone's throw away from Princes Street Gardens, our brasserie offers quintessential French dining right in the bustling centre of Edinburgh. Situated in the vibrant New Town area, Côte Brasserie is surrounded by Edinburgh's most iconic attractions. After your meal, you can easily explore nearby landmarks such as the Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, or the Scottish National Gallery. Whether you're taking a break from exploring the stunning architecture of the Old Town or enjoying a day of shopping on George Street, Côte Brasserie is your go-to destination for delicious, freshly prepared French cuisine.

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