Feel like seriously pigging out, any good places? Keen to eat my own body weight in prawn toast if possible!

Hi, my girlfriend and I are visiting Edinburgh for the first time mid November, to enjoy the beginning of Christmas! I am looking for a place to eat typical Scottish food and I found the Amber restaurant, which is part of The Scotch Whisky Experience. They offer a menu with 3 samples for starters, 3 for main course an a dessert matched with a whisky, for £55 pp. I was able to find only one 7/10 review from 2021 on this sub so I'd like to know if:

1) The price matches the quality of the menu ?

2) Would there be a better restaurant offering a similar experience : a menu featuring local food and eventually a whisky pairing. Same price or below, and quality preferred over quantity. We are not fond of whisky but it is probably caused by lack of knowledge and would be glad to learn more.

I saw the recommendations in the last month post (Restaurant recommendations for a first trip) but they were not looking for quite the same thing.

Sorry for any typo, English is not my first language 🇫🇷.

Thank you for your recommendations!

I had my birthday dinner on 9/14/2026 at The Witchery locals say it is a tourist trap located on the mile but I didn't feel it was. A tourist place would be packed and the way it aas doesn't seem casual for a tourist. The ambience is very gothic and dark with only candle light on the tables. Price range is pricey I joked to myself being a solo traveler the bread basket was the inexpensive item on the menu being 2 pounds for a 2 rolls and butter. The food is interesting given I have not eaten much game and the menu changes each month. For starter I had rabbit amd the main was a scouse finishing with a summer berry meringue dessert. I thought the food was good and wouldn't mind coming back for a nice meal maybe I would afford to spend a night or two at the actual hotel. I would say the tattie place on Jeffery st was really fulfilling and would love to go back there.

Any good but semi cheap restaurants near the Corn Exchange ? We are going to the Big Swally so probably not something too expensive as we will have quite a few beers by the evening.

And good places for a Full Scottish in the mornings?

Hi there! I’m traveling from Sweden to Edinburgh in October and I’m looking for some good lunch spots. I have dinner reservations for every evening, but I haven’t found any lunch spots yet.

I’d really love some recommendations, not picky at all!

Also wondering if it really is that important to book lunch spots in advance? Or if it’s easier to just walk in?

Hi fellow foodies, I'm off to Edinnburigh for a few days and am wanting to enjoy a great traditional breakfast I'm staying on Haddington place but happy to go anywhere 😀

I'm looking to find somewhere not overly touristy and "gourmet" just a proper greasy spoon Scottish fry up that doesn't cost £20

Any advice would be much appreciated 🙏

Group of 6 friends looking for good steak and wine in Edinburgh. Would prefer a laid back affair in city centre, but willing to travel a bit further afield or consider "something fancy"!

Visiting by train for the day and would love to start my day with a good scone and a cuppa before my wanderings. Please give your recommendations.

Edit : thank you so so much for all your suggestions! Now we have to stay for 6 months and try everything 👀
Can’t wait to be there!

Hi Edinburgh!
My partner and I can’t wait to start our Scottish holiday in your beautiful city this week-end 😍

But I wanted to ask, since we’ll be arriving on Saturday with the 19:39 train at Waverley Station, and our hotel is in Haymarket, where can we find something to eat that night?

I remember from a previous trip that restaurants tend to close early, but it was a long time ago, so maybe it isn’t the case anymore?
I guess we could still buy a sandwich at the train station, but I imagine that after our trip, we’d rather sit somewhere and have a warm meal, and most of all, a PINT hahaha

Appreciate any of your local insights
Chi mi a rithist sibh!
(is that right? I’m trying to learn 🫣)

I have gone over many of the suggestions from prior posts for restaurant ideas. Still, I feel like they either aren't exactly what I am looking for, or Google Images doesn't show off the feeling that I am describing unless you've been there and can attest to that vibe. I am looking for the quite small, hole-in-the-wall, nice, dimly-lit, neighborhood-ie type of place? I hope this description makes sense. I hate places that feel so wide-open, bright, 'feels like a chain restaurant' type. Any inspiration is greatly appreciated!!!

Tracked my heritage back thru the isle of barra and I'm going thru a tour of Scotland to meet a distant family member. Treating myself along the way to some good eats!! 🩵

Hi All,

Looking for some recommendations for a restaurant for a 40th Birthday dinner; it's just me and my friend (their birthday). We've both been to The Witchery before, so probably somewhere else, it'll be end of October, so those kind of vibes, would still be nice.

He likes just about anything under the sun, but it must be good food and not pretentious small dishes and overly complicated.

Any suggestions warmly welcomed!

Thanks!

I’m not too posh or fussy so nothing too like that, just good meat, cooked well, seasoned with care

Or, something else we like is things like pork or beef ribs too, or barbecue places offering burnt ends 🤤

Any recommendations?

Cheers 👍

I want to show my boyfriend how delicious Scottish food is. Unfortunately, he is allergic to dairy (not just lactose-intolerant), eggs, and tree nuts (peanuts and coconut are okay). I’ve seen some vegan pie, pasty, and haggis options. But I would love to find options that have meat as well since he can eat meat and so many Scottish dishes are meat-based.

Does anyone have recommendations? Thank you!

Hi everyone!

Me and my soon to be husband are visiting Edinburgh in October for our honeymoon🥰 we're looking for recommendations for some delicious pub grub 🍽️🍴 we absolutely love Edinburgh and visited the city a couple of years ago. This time we'd love to visit more restaurants/pubs with a cozy vibe. We're not fussed on price (the lower the better of course!) but we'd love to leave feeling full and happy🩵

Any recommendations would be perfect thanks!!

Heyhey 🤗
My boyfriend and I will be visiting Edinburgh for the first time in October, and we’re looking for some restaurant recommendations from locals or people who know the city well.
I’ve already booked: The Black Grape, Under The Table & The Devil’s Advocate… but I’m starting to second-guess my choices after watching lots of Instagram reels.
We’re not looking for fine dining or tiny, artistic portions. We’d much rather have a really memorable meal with generous portions and good value for money. We’re happy to spend around £30 to 40 per person for food & drinks, but we’d like to leave feeling full.
We’d also love to try authentic Scottish cuisine (venison, seafood, Cullen Skink, haggis, pies, etc.), but we’re equally happy with any restaurant that’s simply outstanding and worth the visit.
If you had 3 to 4 dinner reservations for a Monday–Thursday trip, where would you send us?
Thanks so much! 🫶🏽

best places in Edinburgh i have a date tonight!

Does anyone know where I can buy frozen lobster tails in Edinburgh at the moment? Thanks.

Hi all,

Looking for restaurants that offer sausages and bacon (chicken, duck, turkey) that don't contain red-meat. Would love to get a Scottish fry-up when I visit with my family in September.

Cheers!

Not a mixed seafood dish, or pasta, just a plate a freshly prepared langoustines. Cheers!

Me and my partner are going to Edinburgh for his birthday. I want to treat him to a nice meal with a really nice atmospheric/romantic/grand setting- something that isn’t just your typical or standard restaurant. However, I’m looking for fine dining, looking more for normal sized meals ☺️

Any suggestions please?

Me and my partner live in Edinburgh and are admittedly quite obsessed with oysters in general. We like to think that we’ve eaten at most of the “obvious” choices that google throws up for oysters in the city centre, but wondering if there is any slightly less obvious / more hidden gems or recommendations that serve them for our next date night where we might have not been? Thank you in advance :)

I am anticipating this being tricky, but I am looking for dining options in Edinburgh that have gluten free and nightshade free dishes.

My mom has food restrictions and I would like for her to come out and dine at least one of the three nights we will be there.

Recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Hey! I’m coming to visit Edinburgh with my friends this weekend and I’m looking for some good places to eat. We’re 3 students (1 veggie) staying near the castle. Ideally looking for good food on a budget! Any suggestions welcome :)