Edinburgh restaurants

[Poley01]

Tell me your absolute favourites, no budget ....Special trip for DH 40th

Thanks

Fishers at the Shore or Tapa, also based at the Shore 😊

My parents in law also enjoyed Martin Wisharts - they dine out a lot and said it was one of the best dining experiences they have ever had.

Do a review on this thread after you've been - friends say the service is top notch there. Really want to go but we're belt tightening hugely so won't be splurging any time soon, sadly. Our last anniversary was a Vietnamese restaurant for about a tenth of the price! But still nicer than the Witchery.......

I like Rollo too.

Was looking to book Fingal for my mum for finishing her chemo… difficult to find restaurant reviews though

The Table is fabulous

21212 (though it was a long time ago)
Leftfield
Ondine
Eleanor leith walk ( great british menu winner)

Number 1 at the Balmoral

Martin Wishart

Martin Wishart

Dine

Tattu

Forth Floor Harvey Nichols

Chaopraya

Dishoom

The Kitchin

Six by Nico

Cafe Marlayne

I'm wondering about going to Martin Wishart.
I've been to his restaurant at Cameron House, albeit a long time ago and the service was horribly snooty.
My friend and I who went to The Kitchin ten times, now won't go back,but we'd like somewhere similar but definitely not snooty!

I loved 21212. I went on my own a few years ago and the food and service was amazing.

The service at Martin Wishart is lovely. Ditto the Balmoral. Lovely food and non wanky

Didn't find Martin Wishart snooty at all, thought it was relaxed and lovely.

Lookout on Calton Hill would be my vote. Spectacular views and vibe. Food is done by Gardener's cottage which is a foodies' favourite.

My top choices:
Aizle
Fhior
Timberyard
The Kitchin

Lots of the others are fine but perhaps not as special as you are looking for. Maki & ramen is brilliant - but not fine dining. Definitely not the Witchery. Food is overpriced. Bonnie and Wild or the Pitt for an informal second night.

Interesting.
Definitely @NeverHadANickname as I'd like to go somewhere really good on my own.

Martin Wishart is top notch.

Tantra in the new town. Affordable but innovative Indian inspired food.

Amazing suggestions everyone thanks so much for your replies have so many to visit it's a good excuse to book another trip!

@agnesmartin

Absolutely loved L'Escargot Bleu - could almost imagine we were on hols in France rather than Edinburgh. Staff were super friendly. Great food and it's the first Pasture For Life Certified Restaurant in UK meaning the meat is 💯 pasture fed.

Had another lovely meal at Wedgwood.

Felt the same. Read the trip advisor reviews after and it seems they can be a bit rude on occasion 🤣🤣🤣 I think anyone going should go with an open mind.

Rhubarb at Prestonfield is much better (although a little way out of town).

We had a fabulous special meal there last summer. Really good service - quite posh (escorted to your table by blokes in kilts) but not at all snooty. I had the most amazing featherblade of beef.

Another vote for Martin Wishart in Leith

https://restaurantmartinwishart.co.uk

DH was part of a group performing at the Fringe s few years running. I helped with leaflets and general moral support in return to a visit to Martin Wishart. Never had a disappointing meal there, either in spite of the build up each year.

I liked Dine.

Aizle is astonishing

Ooohh, another great one is The Palmerston for less formal but absolutely delicious food and a great vibe.