Must Book Restaurants for Father's Day in Edinburgh & Midlothian.

by OpenTable

Updated June 25, 2024

Treat Dad this Father's Day (PSA: that's 16th June!) at these top restaurants in Edinburgh & Midlothian. Explore our curated list of restaurants featuring exclusive Father's Day menus and make a family day out in Edinburgh & Midlothian extra special.

One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.2

4.2 (601)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the city, One Square Bar & Brasserie is recognised for its relaxed yet sophisticated style and carefully crafted menus that champion the very best of Scotland. The talented, Rosette-winning One Square team work with local suppliers to source high quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients to create outstanding dishes. Situated in ideal proximity to both the EICC and Usher Hall, and with offerings from our celebrated Sunday Lunch to our impressive a la Carte menu, One Square provides a truly special dining experience.

With plenty of varieties of gin on offer at One Square Bar, book in for one of our famous gin tastings with gin-spired canapes too! Our creative cocktails allow you to discover 'The Square Route of Edinburgh', our wine list has been expertly considered & we also have a selection of local beers.

Top review

Kevin

Dined 2 days ago

Great service there was a mix up with the booking. We were booked for Sunday lunch but they only do it once a month on the 1st Sunday, the manager booked us in for January and offered us a free lunch in the bar area. Lunch was good the burger was excellent but the steak pie was just ok the gravy was very watery. The staff were very attentive and friendly, even though the bar area was very busy. We will certainly be back for our Sunday lunch and there is a lovely outdoor terrace beside the bar which we will visit during the summer.

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Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29

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Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea

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2-course Weekend Brunch

The Ivy on the Square

4.3

4.3 (13540)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Old Town

About the restaurant

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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Max

Dined today

A fabulous experience from start to finish. Delicious food and excellent service. Huge thank you to all of the team for a perfect evening.

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Experience

Breakfast Set Menu

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The Ivy On The Square Festive Afternoon Tea

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Boxing Day Brunch

Gaucho Edinburgh

4.4

4.4 (3097)

£26 to £40

Steak

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

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.

Along with big, bold Latin flavours, we offer a premium wine list that complements every dish. Step inside this sleek, modern glass building and you’ll be greeted by stylish interiors, featuring textures and tones inspired by the rich landscapes of Argentina.

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.

Enjoy a cocktail at our bar or head downstairs to our dining room for a relaxed working lunch, or entertain in our stunning private wine room.

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Lesley

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Fabulous decor, ambiance, staff excellent and the food was delicious. Will definitely go back next time in Edinburgh

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Côte Brasserie - Edinburgh

4.5

4.5 (202)

£25 and under

French

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

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.

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Jacinta

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Lovely food, and excellent service. Alvaro was our waiter today. He was attentive without hovering which I prefer. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and efficient. We were able to sit over our meal and take our time so it was a really great afternoon. Food came nicely presented and hot straight from the kitchen, servings were decent, and as described on the menu. Facilities were clean and well maintained. An extremely enjoyable experience - thank you.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

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Festive three-course Set Menu

Piccolino

4.6

4.6 (267)

£26 to £40

Italian

Old Town

About the restaurant

As the team at Edinburgh’s Piccolino will tell you themselves, no love is more sincere than love of food. Italian food, in this case, as Piccolino is one of the most delightful Italian restaurants in this part of the Old Town, right on High Riggs Street and a stone’s throw from all kinds of Edinburgh attractions. The authentic menu offers quality rather than quantity meaning you can be assured that whatever you order has been prepared with love by chefs who care about what they’re doing. Piccolino will warm your heart and certainly fill your stomach so reserve a table now – you’ll not regret it.

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Sally

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Great food & service. Great dinner menu. Good prices.

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Experience

A Very Italian Christmas

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A Taste of Italian Christmas

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An Italian Festive Feast

Mimi's Bakehouse - Leith

4.0

4 (105)

£25 and under

Breakfast

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Mimi’s Bakehouse is a second-generation family business established in Edinburgh in 2010, when Michelle Phillips sold her family home to open a bakery café in Leith. We have gone on to build a local success story brand that gives people a ‘hug when they walk in the door’ as the original café has since doubled in size and the business has gained five more shops, a successful website selling cakes online and a concession at Archerfield Walled Garden. We also opened an industrial bakery in March 2020, out of which most online trade is produced for fulfilment. Mimi’s Bakehouse has become one of Edinburgh’s best-loved bakeries and an award-winning brand which is a well-known “feel good” place to visit, while remaining small enough to go the extra mile and try new things.
We serve brunch, afternoon tea, coffee and cake.

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Natalie

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely local cafe great service delicious food super friendly would 100% recommend

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