We love a good restaurant here at Hidden Edinburgh and have visited lots in the city, (check out our Edinburgh restaurant guide). On this page we have listed all our favourite restaurants in the city that we just love!
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Twenty Princes Street
Absolutely one of our favourite restaurants in the city, looking out onto Princes Street. This is a luxury dining experience with a focus around steak and seafood, much of which is cooked on the kitchens Josper grill. Take a table at the front at the bay windows looking out onto Princes Street and you have everything you need for a perfect night out.
Address: 20 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AN
Web: www.twentyprincesstreet.co.uk
Dine
Positioned on the first floor above the Traverse Theatre this brassiere and cocktail bar is the brainchild of Paul Brennan and Stuart Muir. Stuart was former head chef of Harvey Nichols Forth Floor restaurant for 13 years. Menu options are made up of ingredients that are locally sourced and in season – presentation, service and quality is faultless and good value for money, one of our top favourite restaurants in the city.
Address: Saltire Court (1st Floor) Edinburgh, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh EH1 2ED
Phone: 0131 218 1818
Web: dineedinburgh.co.uk
Steak
Steak does what the name suggests; it serves amazing cuts of meat. The restaurant has a theatre like quality to the space, a former ballroom has been re-imagined into a meat eaters paradise with the large space being brought down to size with suspended wood beams running from the high ceilings and backless shelving helping to add intimacy between tables. Green bankers lamps and candles provide a soft hue and focuses your eyes on your plate. Opened in 2012 Steak has been quietly working away winning awards and serving perfect premium cuts of beef and is our favourite spot in the city for a steak.
Address: 14 Picardy Pl, Edinburgh
Phone: 0131 556 1289
Web: www.steakedinburgh.com
Cucina
Cucina is located in the G&V Hotel. Serving up contemporary Italian dishes in a beautiful modern dining-room. From bowls of tagliatelle with ragu, though to ox tongue and full brown tasting menu’s and an incredible Italian wine selection it has all the ingredients for a perfect night out. Once you are done finish the evening off with drinks down in the hotel’s bar Epicurean.
Address: 1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1AD
Tel: 0131 240 1666
Website: www.quorvuscollection.com/en/gandv-hotel-edinburgh/dining
The Tower
Nestled between the rooftops of Edinburgh’s Old Town at the top of the National Museum of Scotland lies The Tower Restaurant. Part of restauranteur James Thomson’s collection, The Tower has long been a destination restaurant in the city thanks to it’s exceptional food and drink experience and panoramic views across to the Castle and we love this for a romantic night out.
Web: www.tower-restaurant.com
Wedgwood
Wedgwood in Canongate has become a fine dining titan since Paul and Lisa Wedgwood opened their eponymous restaurant back in 2006. Contemporary in style across both menu and decor, this is anything from stuffy. Service is impeccable, yet playful, and the atmosphere is relaxed. Paul has taken inspiration for the menu from traveling the world and the result is a fusion of Asian and Scottish ingredients and techniques.
Address: Royal Mile, 267 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BQ
Phone: 0131 558 8737
Web: wedgwoodtherestaurant.co.uk
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor
Classic luxury in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town at St Andrews Square. With views looking out across the city, mix fine dining with spectacular views, and make sure you try a cocktail before hand in the bar. A firm favourite of TLEs, pre booking is essential.
Address: Harvey Nichols, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD
Phone: 0131 524 8350
Web: www.harveynichols.com/restaurant/edinburgh-dining/
Printing Press Bar & Kitchen
The Printing Press Bar and Kitchen adds to Edinburgh’s rich literary heritage. Formerly home in the 1780s to novelist Susan Ferrier the restaurant has been developed by one of London’s more respected restauranteurs Des McDonald and it located in the luxury George Hotel. Dishes on the menu include Spatchcock Borders Grouse & Slip Soles caught off the coast of Peterhead. The restaurant is in a convenient location on Edinburgh’s George Street and pre-booking is recommended
Address: 21-25 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB
Web: printingpressedinburgh.co.uk
Contini George Street
The grand, columned, Georgian hall housing this buzzing Italian restaurant is a beautiful backdrop to the contemporary baroque decor resplendent with cherubs and dashes of hot pink. Contini on George street advocates sharing food with friends rather than ordering a traditional starter, main and dessert. Their small plates are fab for those who don’t have a big appetite. Enjoy modern Italian dishes in a stylish setting with their uniquely flexible menu. They also offer a cracking selection of Italian-inspired cocktails and aperitifs.
Address: 103 George St, Edinburgh EH2 3ES
The Ivy On The Square
Located on the corner of St. Andrew Square The Ivy on the Square is part of the famous London Ivy restaurant group which has rolled out a series of more informal brasseries across the UK. Serving a selection of International and British classics. The Ivy also offers breakfast, an all day dining menu, plus afternoon tea daily. There is a comprehensive cocktail menu and the beautifully ornate bar on the ground floor is the perfect spot for pre dinner drink. There are also some spots outside to soak up the sun when it shines in the Scottish capital. Dress code is ‘smart’ so dress up and you will be repaid with excellent service and superb food.
Address: 6 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD
