Best Casual Restaurants in Newington

37 restaurants available nearby

1. Merchants

4.7

Exceptional(96)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 3 times today

Kindly note that only our Festive Set Menu will be available between 1st December and 24th December (inclusive). Back after more than a two year closure following the George IV Bridge in late 2021, Merchants has undergone a full refurbishment. Merchants serves Scottish cuisine in one of the most bustling areas of Edinburgh. Braised shin of beef, haggis and seared seabass are some of the dishes on an ever-changing menu, and the restaurant is happy to try and cater for any specific dietary requirements. Situated at 17 Merchant Street, Merchants Restaurant is proud to use fresh, locally sourced produce in its dishes. Historic Edinburgh Castle is a nine-minute journey on foot and Greyfriars Kirkyard a mere two minutes walk.

2. The Black Grape

4.8

Exceptional(466)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • The Royal Mile

Booked 6 times today

The Black Grape - a new small plate restaurant located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Expect small plates, wine & good times in a stunning setting. This custom designed wine bar & restaurant is the ideal setting for intimate date night dining, drinks with friends or a quick snack as you people watch in the heart of the city. Our menu is a gastronomic tour de force with inspiration from around the globe. One thing unites all our dishes however - bold, punchy flavours and plates that are perfect for sharing. In addition to a 40 seater restaurant the Black Grape also has a cozy wine & cocktail bar - expect a carefully curated selection of drinks soundtracked with the best funk & soul.

3. Ragù Pasta

4.5

Awesome(25)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Town

Ragu Pasta is an authentic Italian restaurant located in Edinburgh specialising in fresh pasta, made daily in our kitchen. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with rustic decor and a cozy atmosphere. Our menu showcases 10 pasta dishes including our speciality, slow cooked ragus along side seasonal pasta specials, Italian classic side dishes and desserts. We believe in simplicity and showcasing our superior Italian ingredients and hand crafted pasta. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly and relaxed vibe making Ragu Pasta a great spot for casual meals from day to night. Conveniently located in the New Town of Edinburgh close to Princes Street, Rose Street and a short walk from Waverley train station.

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4. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street

4.7

Exceptional(215)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 32 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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5. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh

3.9

Excellent(733)

Price: Moderate

• British • New Town

Booked 73 times today

Located on St Andrew Square, Bread Street Kitchen is a modern all-day restaurant between Princes Street and Queen Street - the perfect place for a get together with friends, family, colleagues, or even a treat for yourself. Don't miss our classic Gordon Ramsay dishes, from Beef Wellington and traditional fish & chips, to rare-breed steaks and delicious seasonal salads. We also have some exciting Scottish inspired dishes on the menu. Plus, try our amazing cocktails, drinks and wine lists. We can't wait to welcome you to our restaurant and bar - you can join us for lunch, dinner and late night drinks 7 days a week.

6. Cold Town House

4.5

Awesome(1807)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Edinburgh

Booked 22 times today

Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening. Best Beer Bar Winner at the Scottish Beer Awards 2021 & National Pizza Awards Finalist 2021! THREE DIFFERENT AREAS* The Brewhouse - Our main restaurant and drinks area is a cool wooden interior with references to beer throughout. It's all about atmosphere! Dog-friendly.* Pizza & Prosecco Floor - A gorgeous interior on our first floor. Our microbrewery and pizza oven are on this floor, so you can watch our team in action as they cook and brew for you.* Rooftop Terrace - Cocktails, beers and an exclusive food menu served under a glorious view of Edinburgh Castle. Our iconic rooftop is perfect for any outdoor occasionLast bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. Please note that our Terrace closes at 10pm daily.Walk-ins welcome!

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7. The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6

Exceptional(517)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 31 times today

The Mussel & Steak Bar is dedicated to serving high quality, fresh and locally sourced seafood & steaks, with warm service and welcoming surroundings. Our restaurant is located at the bottom of Victoria Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, just a few steps from the historic Royal Mile. While enjoying the best mussels, oysters and steaks that Scotland has to offer, you can catch a glimpse of Edinburgh Castle from our window.Our menu features classic seafood and steak favourites with seasonal Scottish specialties: fresh oysters, kilo pots of steamed mussels, shellfish platters and delicious matured Scotch beef steaks. Sourced from the West to North coast of Scotland you can expect to find seafood specials of lobsters, crabs, langoustines and scallops.

8. Urban Angel

4.6

Exceptional(877)

Price: Moderate

• British • Musselburgh

Booked 18 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. The finest, carefully sourced produce should be for every day, not just for special occasions.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.

9. La Garrigue

4.7

Exceptional(2684)

Price: Expensive

• French • Old Town

Booked 3 times today

Opened in 2001 La Garrigue is a 2 AA Rosettes French restaurant located just a stones throw away from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile and minutes away from Waverley train station with stunning views of Calton Hill.The restaurant is themed around the culinary specialities of the southern regions of France offering hearty dishes such as Roquefort Cheese Soufflé, Fish Soup, Traditional Cassoulet and using the best of local produces as well as French ones. The wine list is extensive and is suitably representative of Languedoc, the largest of France's wine producing regions and has been awarded AA Notable Wine List for years. Be ready to be transported to France as you come in, friendly and relaxed atmosphere mixed with chic yet casual surroundings.

10. Piccolino

4.5

Awesome(275)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 7 times today

As the team at Edinburgh’s Piccolino will tell you themselves, no love is more sincere than love of food. Italian food, in this case, as Piccolino is one of the most delightful Italian restaurants in this part of the Old Town, right on High Riggs Street and a stone’s throw from all kinds of Edinburgh attractions. The authentic menu offers quality rather than quantity meaning you can be assured that whatever you order has been prepared with love by chefs who care about what they’re doing. Piccolino will warm your heart and certainly fill your stomach so reserve a table now – you’ll not regret it.

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John
Edinburgh/Midlothian •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We celebrated our anniversary at Merchants, and it was a truly delightful experience. The ambiance was beautiful, and the food was outstanding. Logan provided exceptional service, making our visit even more special. We highly recommend Merchants!
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MerchantsPrice: Expensive• Scottish• Old Town
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4.7
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Ethan
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My partner and I came for our anniversary and it was a wonderful meal. The food was lovely and our server Charlie was exceptional. We had a wonderful night and meal.
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Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — EdinburghPrice: Moderate• British• New Town
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3.9
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Azrael
Glasgow/Lanarkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was incredibly delicious and every single staff member we had the pleasure of interacting with was so lovely and welcoming. We had such a lovely anniversary spent here.
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The Black GrapePrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• The Royal Mile
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4.8
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Cameron
Edinburgh/Midlothian •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Went here for my birthday and let me tell you I was not disappointed. Staff very friendly and tremendous food plenty flavour. Will definitely be back
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Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover StreetPrice: Moderate• American• New Town
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4.7
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Colin
Edinburgh/Midlothian •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
The food was excellent. Simple Italian done well. However there were significant issues with the service. Our mains were presented to us whilst still eating our starters. We weren’t at all slow so there was no apparent reason. We sent away the first server and then a couple of minutes later another appeared with the plates again! They did not appreciate that what they were doing was wrong. It was a busy Saturday and maybe the serving staff were not fully experienced, certainly their reaction, or lack of understanding, might suggest this. However, I suspect the real issue was in the kitchen as the waiting staff would just deliver whatever was brought to the pass. I don’t know but it really took the shine off a family meal that was celebrating my significant birthday.
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Ragù PastaPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Town
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4.5

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. Merchants

2. The Black Grape

3. Ragù Pasta

4. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street

5. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh

6. Cold Town House

7. The Mussel and Steak Bar

8. Urban Angel

9. La Garrigue

10. Piccolino

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