New Town Restaurants
The New Town, with its striking street plan, ambitious architecture, and professional crowd, has restaurants where you can get everything from a quick snack to a more formal dinner.
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1. The Honours
$$$ | New Town |Run by Edinburgh restaurant grandee Martin Wishart, the Honours is a more relaxed (though almost as pricey) alternative to his eponymous flagship in Leith. Inside its gorgeous black-and-white, art deco interior, diners can enjoy a range of excellent Scottish seafood dishes; but those in the know order the meat, with extraordinary rare-breed sirloin and fillet beef steaks as well as delicious game like roe deer, guinea fowl, and rabbit. Desserts are rich and indulgent, and service is impeccable.
58a North Castle St., Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 3LU, Scotland0131-220--2513Known For
- Mouthwatering meat dishes
- Beautiful art deco decor
- Impeccable service
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential -
2. The Pompadour
$$$$ | New Town |Sophisticated surroundings, spectacular views, and sumptuous cuisine make this restaurant, originally opened in 1925, one of Edinburgh's best spots for fine dining. Head chef Dan Ashmore uses his expertise in great Scottish produce, from venison to sea trout, to serve up a stunning, "mystery" seven-course tasting menu (it comes in a sealed envelope; it's up to you when, or if, you want to take a peek). The paired wines compliment each course perfectly. For lesser appetites, there's also a £55 three-course menu available for dinner or a £35 three-course Sunday lunch.
Princes St., Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB, Scotland0131-222--8857Known For
- Beautiful pastel-floral dining room
- Subtly sumptuous flavors
- Gorgeous presentation
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential -
3. Baba
$$$ | |Set within the upmarket Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Baba serves tasty Middle Eastern—specifically Levantine—fare in a colorful, shabby-chic setting. Dishes are designed for sharing so take your pick from the mezze and grills menu, where highlights include the baba ghanoush (with pomegranate seed and mint) and the beef and bone marrow kofte. It's tempting to fill up on warm pita bread, but try to save space for a cardamom panna cotta dessert. Individual dishes aren't extravagant, but it's surprisingly easy to rack up a sizeable bill.
130 George St., Edinburgh, EH2 4JZ, Scotland0131-527--4999Known For
- Costs that quickly add up
- Delicious hummus with a zhug (Yemeni hot sauce) kick
- Inventive takes on Middle Eastern staples
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4. Contini George Street
$$$ | |Set within a grand former banking hall on George Street, this superb restaurant serves light but satisfying Italian favorites divided into primi, secondi, and dolci, all within an airy setting of grand Corinthian columns, an open marble-topped bar, intricate wall hangings, and soft gray banquettes. The food choices are strictly seasonal, but regularly appearing favorites include the Scotch beef carpaccio and the homemade ravioli with ricotta and spinach. Come for a light lunch or, with the help of the extensive wine list, a long and indulgent dinner.
103 George St., Edinburgh, EH2 3ES, Scotland0131-225–1550Known For
- Deliciously light Italian cuisine
- Grand but relaxed setting
- Tasty Scotch beef carpaccio
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5. Dishoom
$ | |The city's most inventive Indian restaurant, Dishoom serves up an all-sensory experience, from the smells that greet you (delicious whiffs of incense mixed with aromatic spices) to the sight and sounds of the interior (the decor is all distressed-wood panels and chandeliers, inspired by Bombay's 1920 Iranian cafés) to the taste of the food itself. A tapas-style menu of deliciously tender meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes welcomes you, along with delicious desserts. Wash down your meal with your pick from the extensive beer and cocktail menu, or come early for breakfast (the sausage and bacon naan rolls are to die for).
3a St. Andrew Sq., Edinburgh, EH2 2BD, Scotland0131-202--6406Known For
- Incredible lamb salli boti
- Great cocktail and mocktail menu
- Unique Indian breakfast rolls
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6. Dusit
$$ | |Tucked down narrow Thistle Street, Dusit doesn't register on most travelers' radars, but it has been a local favorite since 2002. An authentic, contemporary Thai restaurant run by Bangkok-born Pom, the menu here delights with deliciously creamy curries, spicy stir-fries, and fragrant seafood specialties, all of which use a mix of fresh local produce and imported Thai vegetables. If you're dining as a duo, opt for the banquet menu (£29.50 per person) to try a little of everything.
49A Thistle St., Edinburgh, EH2 1DY, Scotland0131-220--6846Known For
- Award-winning Thai food
- Local haunt
- Good value lunch menu
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7. Fhior
$$$$ | |Owner and chef Scott Smith, who previously ran the award-winning Norn, serves seasonal, Scandinavian-inspired fare here with rare Scottish ingredients, from beremeal (an ancient form of barley) bread to sea buckthorn. Choose from seven to 10 courses for dinner (£65 to £90), with menus arriving sealed in envelopes; you're encouraged to trust the chef and leave them unopened until after dessert. There's no à la carte here, but the lunch option is a four-course menu—and something of a steal at £35 a head. The decor is similarly Scandi-minimalist (almost austere), with plenty of plain white walls and wood veneer.
36 Broughton St., Edinburgh, EH1 3SB, Scotland0131-477--5000Known For
- Modernist decor
- Old-school Scottish dishes with a Scandinavian flair
- Multicourse menu options chosen by the chef
Restaurant Details
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8. Number One
$$$$ | |Clublike but unstuffy, this outstanding basement restaurant, set within the Edwardian splendor of The Balmoral hotel, is made for intimate dining. The food is extraordinary, with a menu that highlights the best of Scottish seafood and meat in inventive fashion—from scallops and sturgeon to lamb and beef. However, the prices make this a place for serious special occasions; the seven-course menu is £110 per person, without wine. Service is impeccable and friendly, as you would expect for these prices.
1 Princes St., Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, Scotland0131-557--6727Known For
- Wonderfully intimate setting
- Inventive dishes
- Very expensive
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No lunch, Reservations essential
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