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1. The Ivy on the Square

4.4

Awesome(13582)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Old Town

Booked 129 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 58 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.

3. Gaucho Edinburgh

4.6

Exceptional(3161)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Edinburgh

Booked 43 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.

4. Paz Taqueria

4.8

Exceptional(41)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Town

Booked 19 times today

Paz Taqueria is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh, celebrated for its authentic street food, hand-pressed tacos, and expertly crafted cocktails. With a focus on bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Paz Taqueria brings a slice of Mexico to the city.

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5. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh

4.0

Excellent(784)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • New Town

Booked 26 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.

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6. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(4701)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 29 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.

7. Urban Angel

4.7

Exceptional(908)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • New Town

Booked 24 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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8. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street

4.7

Exceptional(250)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 30 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

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9. The Spanish Butcher - Edinburgh

4.7

Exceptional(393)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Town

Booked 35 times today

The Spanish Butcher has two amazing locations to choose from in Glasgow & Edinburgh Scotland. Both restaurants serve the finest grades of Galician beef, the most premium Jamón ibérico and the freshest of seafood; combining Spanish and Mediterranean inspired flavours.Set within chic, modern New York loft style interiors, The Spanish Butcher delivers quintessential style along with the most vibrant cuisine.

10. The Auld Hundred

4.7

Exceptional(620)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Scottish • New Town

Booked 13 times today

The Auld Hundred serves up traditional yet tasty British pub grub, washed down by a great selection of beers, wines and spirits. At our central location on 100 Rose Street you can unwind in our classic pub interior, or enjoy a bite to eat in our expansive upstairs dining area inspired by Scotland itself. Auld Hundred's menu is bursting with high quality burgers, steaks, pies, our famous fish & chips and a few of the classic Scottish comfort dishes. On the drinks list, we have a crackin' selection of cask ales as well as premium wine, beers, ciders and malt whisky.👦 Under 18s welcome in our upstairs restaurant until 8pm🐶 Dog-friendly🚶 Walk-ins welcome, we do not take bookings for our downstairs bar🏉 Sports shown in downstairs bar only🍽 Bookings are only available for our upstairs restaurant – we do not show sport here📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 7 or more

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OpenTable Diner
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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Ailsa
Edinburgh/Midlothian •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious food and great atmosphere. Can’t recommend the green bean tacos enough! Margaritas were excellent as well! Definitely be back
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Paz TaqueriaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• New Town
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4.8
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SandyVIP
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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