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1. The Ivy on the Square

4.4

Awesome(13581)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Old Town

Booked 123 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. Côte Brasserie - Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(229)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Edinburgh

Booked 61 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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3. Hawksmoor Edinburgh

4.5

Awesome(5694)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Edinburgh

Booked 75 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.

4. Gaucho Edinburgh

4.6

Exceptional(3161)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Edinburgh

Booked 35 times today

This Mother’s Day, treat your Mum to an unforgettable dining experience at Gaucho. Tuck into a traditional Sunday Roast with an Argentine twist, or dine from our delicious à la carte menu, accompanied by an extensive selection of wines from Argentina and beyond. 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. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh

4.0

Excellent(784)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • New Town

Booked 32 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. Urban Angel

4.7

Exceptional(908)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • New Town

Booked 22 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.

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7. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(4701)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 35 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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8. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street

4.7

Exceptional(251)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 39 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

9. Cold Town House

4.4

Awesome(1831)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Edinburgh

Booked 34 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. Live entertainment & 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 table-served food 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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10. The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.7

Exceptional(558)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 16 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.

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Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
From start to finish the staff wouldn't do enough for us. The place has atmosphere and class as well as top notch food. Will return when we're back in the area
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Hawksmoor EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Edinburgh
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4.5
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Gloucestershire/Wiltshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Good food and excellent service On the pricey side but worth it
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Gaucho EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Steak• Edinburgh
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4.6
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Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent as always, staff were attentive, food was lovely and atmosphere was wonderful, just what was needed after a fantastic result at Murrayfield
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The Ivy on the SquarePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Old Town
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4.4
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Edinburgh/Midlothian •79 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent food excellent wine excellent service. Never fails to deliver.
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Côte Brasserie - EdinburghPrice: Moderate• French• Edinburgh
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4.4
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Ellis
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 26, 2025
Especially recommend the wagyu meatballs and the chocolate fondant. The strawberry spritz was awesome 😍😍
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Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — EdinburghPrice: Moderate• British• New Town
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