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Edinburgh: Top Scottish Restaurants

There are many amazing Scottish restaurants throughout Edinburgh, but often there are just too many to choose from. So here are the top 5 Scottish restaurants in Edinburgh, in no particular order!

Howies

Howies is in an ideal location for those of you that just love Scotland: right in the centre of Edinburgh old town, and carved out of the very rock that Edinburgh Castle perches on above.

 

The stone walls, wooden floors and the mix of Scottish art gives it a very historic-chic feel.

 

But that is just one Howies, there are 2!

 

Find them at:

 

29 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

0131 556 5766

 

10-14 Victoria Street, Edinburgh

0131 225 1721

Wedgewood the Restaurant

Wedgewood is a small but tasteful Scottish restaurant.

 

As it’s nestled in the centre of town on the Canongate, it a hub for tourists, therefore booking is required.

 

Its lunchtime deal of £10 for two courses or three for £14, it is fantastic value. 

 

Contact them on:

 

267 Canongate, Edinburgh

0131 558 8737

 

Angels with Bagpipes

Set on The Royal Mile in one of the most iconic streets in Edinburgh, Angels with Bagpipes brings chic, contemporary design to a historic setting.

 

To take a visit, contact them on:

 

343 High Street, Royal Mile

0131 220 1111

The Tower

The Tower is set above Edinburgh’s National Museum of Scotland, which sets it up with views of the skyline of the Royal Mile and Old Town.

 

The food is locally sourced and impeccably cooked, to go along with their well-chosen wine.

 

You can find them at:

 

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh

0131 225 3003

Amber Restaurant

Located within the Scotch Whisky Experience beside Edinburgh Castle, a night at Amber Restaurant can combine Scottish drink with authentic Scottish flavour.

 

Amber Restaurant can be found at:

 

354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

0131 477 8477

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