Scottish Food Guide

Tucked away snugly down a back lane in the New Town off Hanover Street, this stylish French inspired bistro is oozing atmosphere, locally sourced produce and a certain je ne sais quoi. Thistle Award Winners for Lothian & Borders 2018/19

This bistro has the delightful tagline ‘French Twist Using The Best of Scotland’ and it truly does. This award-winning bistro is French in style yet proud of their use of Scottish produce. Meats, usually named by breed, are often slow

Rhubarb is the name of the restaurant at Prestonfield, the magnificent historic mansion that has been creatively and sensitively restored to its former glory by its owner James Thomson. A stunning mix of opulence and grandeur, it is undoubtedly the

Among its many superlatives it is known as “The ultimate romantic bolthole.” The Witchery is lavishly unique and steeped in history. Right next door to Edinburgh Castle and elegantly theatrically styled, it is always a gastronomic delight to dine here.

HENDERSONS, Eat Better Live Better VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT OPENED Sept 29th 2021 Edinburgh’s legendary vegetarian restaurant, founded by Janet Henderson in 1962, made its way into the hearts of people seeking goodness from nutritious, homemade food: ‘eat better, live better.’ Thanks

Cannonball House is one of the city’s oldest and most important buildings with stunning views to Edinburgh Castle. Their cosy bar lists over 120 Scotch whiskies and is open for lunch, cocktails and pre dinner drinks. From the bar they

New member Feb 22: The quality of produce and its provenance is at the heart of everything  you experience here at Fhior, Scott & Laura Smith’s wonderful dining venue on Broughton Street. Fhior is an adaptation of the word for

The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is situated at the gardens entrance of the Scottish National Gallery on the Mound with iconic views to Princes Street Gardens.  Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, this is the perfect venue to have

A vibrant, buzzy, award winning Italian family run restaurant in one of Edinburgh’s most beautiful rooms. This former banking hall is modelled on a Florentine Palazzo and delivers everything you want from a fabulous, authentic contemporary Italian restaurant.  They source

Affectionately known as ‘The spirit of Orkney, the heart of Edinburgh’ due to the owners’ roots and their passion for the northern archipelago, its produce and culture. Thistle Regional Award for Best Hotel Experience Winner 2019…and furthermore The Winner Best