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Best restaurants in Edinburgh
Published 04 February 2025

Looking for the best restaurants in Edinburgh? This fantastic, bustling city has an extensive range of restaurants and places to eat across both the town centre and historic Old Town. From affordable Italian and modern Indian to refreshingly modern Scottish classics, there’s a wealth of good food to explore in the capital. It’s no surprise that Edinburgh was named Most Exciting Food Destination in The Good Food Guide Awards 2025 – read more about the winners here. Find below just some of our recommendations and favourite places to eat in Edinburgh.

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Fringe benefits: Visiting Edinburgh during the world-famous comedy festival

Visiting Edinburgh during August is a contradiction, existing simultaneously as the best and worst time to experience the Scottish capital. First and foremost, and before the clatter of pitchforks becomes overwhelming, it’s important to acknowledge thus: The Festival – a sprawling amalgamation of seven distinct events – is an incredible thing. While many locals love to moan, it is a joy and a privilege to live in a city that explodes with its creativity every summer, especially after a few largely fallow years of Covid-induced silence. That said, if you’re coming to Auld Reekie next month, just knowing the town a little better will make your visit much more mellow.