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A photo of Hawksmoor Edinburgh restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5460)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Edinburgh
Booked 128 times today
In Edinburgh, Hawksmoor draws on the amazing produce that Scotland has to offer, featuring seafood from around the coast and beef from grass-fed native breed cattle. Private dining areas available.
A photo of Le Bistrot restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1778)
Price: Moderate
• French • Edinburgh
Booked 19 times today
The famous Le Bistrot is ready to welcome you! Located at the new House of France on the Royal Mile (former Lothian Chambers), we aim to provide you with a friendly and authentic French experience, filled with passion and love in what we are doing.Open every day from breakfast to dinner, we are there for everyone to feel like in France, in fantastic surroundings!
A photo of Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh restaurant
3.8
Excellent(716)
Price: Moderate
• British • New Town
Booked 52 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.
A photo of Society Bar & Kitchen restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(264)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • New Town
Booked 13 times today
Society Bar & Kitchen is authentic in its warm and inviting atmosphere, paired with efficient and friendly service. Reviewers rave about its 'great food' and 'friendly staff'. The menu offers a variety of choices, from breakfast to evening meals, and the open kitchen allows diners to appreciate the food prep. It's located in a 'convenient' area with 'panoramic views of Princes Street'. It's not just about food, it's about the whole dining experience.
A photo of The Auld Hundred restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(560)
Price: Moderate
• Scottish • New Town
Booked 11 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
A photo of Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(208)
Price: Moderate
• American • New Town
Booked 37 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
A photo of Veeno Edinburgh restaurant
4.4
Awesome(42)
Price: Moderate
• Sicilian • Edinburgh
We are an authentic Italian wine café, proud to offer quality Sicilian wines and spuntini appetisers across the UK. In the spring of 2013 something extraordinary happened. Two Italian guys in their twenties met in Manchester to find out that they shared a unique passion; they both loved and missed, the Italian Aperitivo, the ritual of drinking, nibbling and relaxing after work. A daily occasion to share moments of happiness with friends and family. By the end of that very same year, Veeno was born: a place where everyone could enjoy great wines and the most authentic Spuntini – platters of meats, cheeses and other appetisers imported from strictly selected Italian producers. Our wines come from Caruso & Minini, our family vineyard back in Sicily where great-grandfather Antonio planted the first vines in the XIX century. Since then, we have been working hard to ensure that our quality and tradition could flow from the bottles to the glass in your hand.
A photo of Abbotsford Restaurant restaurant
4.5
Awesome(134)
Price: Moderate
• British • Old Town
Booked 10 times today
The Abbotsford serves wholesome pub food in one of the busiest parts of Edinburgh’s New Town. Classic pub fare is the mainstay of the menu, with dishes including beer battered haddock and chips, steak and ale pie, and haggis, neeps and tatties, and diners have the choice of dining al fresco, in the main bar, or in the restaurant. Situated at 3-5 Rose Street this is a pub beloved by diners and popular with locals and tourists alike. Edinburgh Waverley station is a five minute walk on foot, and historic Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile are a ten minute walk.
A photo of Thai Express Kitchen restaurant
4.3
Awesome(148)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Edinburgh
Booked 2 times today
Our first ever dine-in restaurant! Thaï Express is a new take on traditional Thaï Cuisine. Packed full of flavour, with unique twists and fusions based on your favourite Thai dishes! We offer a whole new extensive menu and dining experience, whilst sticking to our roots with our traditional open kitchen. With Halal, Gluten-free, Vegetarian and Vegan options there is a variety for everyone to enjoy. Customers can choose a protein and then add spice levels based on a preference from mild to very spicy. If you have not tried us already...don't be shy and give it a THAI!
A photo of Piccolino restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(267)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Old Town
Booked 8 times today
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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  • grace
    Edinburgh/Midlothian •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Thoroughly enjoyed our express lunch and took advantage of wine club £5 corkage. Looking forward to our next visit. Esther gave us fabulous, friendly service.
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    Hawksmoor EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Edinburgh
    4.5
  • Amanda
    Angus/Fife •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We were meeting up with old friends we hadn’t seen for 16 years and The Auld Hundred was the perfect venue. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was delicious and the atmosphere in the pub was really good. The pub looked very attractive with the Christmas decor. This is a firm favourite and we will return soon!
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    The Auld HundredPrice: Moderate• Scottish• New Town
    4.6
  • Paula
    London •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a delicious evening meal here, with super efficient and friendly service. Despite the good reviews I’ve read, the place was super quiet (Sunday evening but with the Christmas markets in full swing), only two other tables in - bit of a shame but in no way detracted from a lovely meal. Would definitely recommend.
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    Society Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• New Town
    4.6
  • Meg
    Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent food well presented good value for money.
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    Le BistrotPrice: Moderate• French• Edinburgh
    4.5
  • Derek
    Las Vegas •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    A lukewarm reception as I don’t think the gentleman who booked us in and took our menus uttered a single world to us when we arrived. He just collected the menus from their storage shelf and headed for the table. Not to worry though as (spoiler alert!) the food was excellent! It’s also fair to say he warmed up once we were seated and looked after us well. Overall I’d say this was a very enjoyable evening. We went for the Festive Set Menu which is terrific value! The portion sizes were generous too. My wife’s turkey was thick, juicy and flavourful and my Flat Iron Steak was perfect. A five star experience, just a pity about the blasé welcome.
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    Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — EdinburghPrice: Moderate• British• New Town
    3.8

Discover best authentic restaurants in Old Town

Discover the essence of authenticity with our curated selection of dining experiences in Edinburgh's historic Old Town. Nestled in the heart of Midlothian, this area is renowned for its vibrant dining scene, blending traditional Scottish charm with global culinary influences. Each restaurant featured on this page promises an authentic dining experience, showcasing high-quality ingredients and unique culinary techniques reflective of their respective cultures. The atmosphere in these eateries ranges from the cozy and historic to the modern and lively, ensuring a memorable meal regardless of your preferences. Patrons consistently praise the exceptional service, the meticulous preparation of dishes, and the genuine ambiance that each location offers. Whether you're a local or a visitor, these establishments in Old Town Edinburgh provide not just a meal, but a genuine immersion into the culinary delights of the region. Perfect for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Edinburgh, these restaurants come highly recommended for their commitment to quality and authenticity.

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