The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Edinburgh

20 restaurants in Edinburgh, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Dishoom

   Indian

   3a St Andrews Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD, United Kingdom

2. 2

   The Outsider

   French, Bars & drinks

   15/16 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EE, United Kingdom

3. 3

   Mums

   American

   4a Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QN, United Kingdom

4. 4

   The Scran & Scallie

   Bars & drinks

   1 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge EH4 1DR, United Kingdom

5. 5

   David Bann

   Vegetarian

   56-58 St Marys Street, Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 1SX, United Kingdom

6. 6

   Mussel Inn

   Seafood

   61 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2NH, United Kingdom

7. 7

   Mother India's Cafe

   Indian

   3-5 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT, United Kingdom

8. 8

   The Blue Bear

   American, Cafe & bakery

   9 Brandon Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 5EA, United Kingdom

9. 9

   Royal McGregor

   American, Bars & drinks

   154 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, United Kingdom

10. 10

    Wings Edinburgh

    American

    5/7 Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh EH1 1RW, United Kingdom

11. 11

    La Favorita

    Italian, Pizza

    325-331 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8SA, United Kingdom

12. 12

    Café Andaluz

    Spanish

    77B George Street, New Town, Edinburgh EH2 3EE, United Kingdom

13. 13

    The Kitchin

    French

    78 Commercial Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LX, United Kingdom

14. 14

    Loudons Fountainbridge

    American

    94B Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9QA, United Kingdom

15. 15

    Greyfriar's Bobby bar

    Bars & drinks

    30-34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE, United Kingdom

16. 16

    Fishers In The City

    Seafood

    58 Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EN, United Kingdom

17. 17

    La Barantine Victoria

    American, Cafe & bakery

    89 West Bow, Edinburgh EH1 2JP, United Kingdom

18. 18

    Brass Monkey

    American, Bars & drinks

    14 Drummond Street, Edinburgh EH8 9TU, United Kingdom

19. 19

    Roseleaf

    Bars & drinks

    23/24 Sandport Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EW, United Kingdom

20. 20

    Wildfire

    Seafood, Steakhouse

    192 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 4AZ, United Kingdom

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.