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OLD TOWN: Amber £ OLD TOWN: Outsider ££ FURTHER AFIELD: The King’s FURTHER AFIELD: Jeremy
Scottish Map D4 Bar Map D4 Wark £ Wares ££
354 Castlehill, Royal Mile, EH1 2NE 15 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EE Pub Map D4 Modern Scottish Map D4
Tel 0131 477 8477 Tel 0131 226 3131 36 The Shore, EH6 6QU Macdonald Houston House Hotel,
Popular with visitors and locals, This perennially popular, lively Tel 0131 554 9260 Uphall, West Lothian, EH52 6JS
this restaurant inside the Scotch bar-restaurant features a varied Edinburgh’s best gastro pub Tel 01506 853831
Whisky Experience has an menu that includes baked hake offers hearty dishes. Dine by Jeremy Wares’s signature modern
extensive whisky list and well- with coconut and orange risotto, candlelight in the main pub or cooking features local Perthshire
executed whisky-infused dishes. and pan-fried gnocchi with pear, the cosier dining room. Good venison, Borders lamb and Scottish
walnut and basil pesto. range of beers. beef, served in the romantic
OLD TOWN: David Bann £ Macdonald Houston House hotel.
Vegetarian Map D4 OLD TOWN: Wedgwood the FURTHER AFIELD: The Lobster
56–58 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SX Restaurant ££ Shack £ FURTHER AFIELD: La Potinière ££
Tel 0131 556 5888 Modern Scottish Map D4 Seafood Map E4 International Map E4
Dishes such as leek, tarragon and 267 Canongate, EH8 8BQ The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39 4JL Main Street, Gullane, EH31 2AA
butternut squash risotto, or tartlet Tel 0131 558 8737 Tel 07910 620 480 Closed Nov–Mar Tel 01620 843 214 Closed Mon & Tue
made with Ardrahan smoked At this fine restaurant on the This seasonal restaurant – A local favourite, this high-class Stylish furnishings of The Kitchin in
cheese and slow-dried tomatoes Royal Mile, chef Paul Wedgwood more a beach hut with outdoor eatery offers a fine-dining menu Leith, Edinburgh
are served at this stylish restaurant. creates delicious, beautifully chairs – is in a great harbour-side that makes the most of seasonal
Elegant dining room at Wedgwood the presented cuisine, using seasonal, location and is the best choice local produce. FURTHER AFIELD: Restaurant
OLD TOWN: Elephant House £ Restaurant, Edinburgh local produce. Superb wine list. for afford- able, fresh and Martin Wishart £££
Café Map D4 delicious shellfish. FURTHER AFIELD: The Sun Inn ££ French Map D4
22 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EN meat and fish to create exciting OLD TOWN: The Witchery by Pub Map D4 54 The Shore, Leith, EH6 6RA
Tel 0131 220 5355 dishes. Vegetarians are catered the Castle ££ FURTHER AFIELD: Orocco Pier £ Lothianbridge, Dalkeith, EH22 4TR Tel 0131 553 3557 Closed Sun & Mon
This is the coffee shop where for with prior notice. Modern Scottish Map D4 International Map D4 Tel 0131 663 2456 Chef Martin Wishart offers a truly
JK Rowling famously wrote the Castlehill, Royal Mile, EH1 2NF 17 High Street, South Queensferry, This award-winning gastro- memorable experience for lovers
first Harry Potter book. Come here OLD TOWN: Spoon £ Tel 0131 225 5613 EH30 9PP pub has an eclectic menu with of French food with classic dishes
for cakes, soups and mains such Café Map D4 Good steak and lobster dishes Tel 0870 118 1664 food to suit all occasions, from a using Scottish ingredients to
as shepherd’s pie. 6a Nicolson Street, EH8 9DH and excellent-value pre- and Choose from the pub fare of the business lunch or a romantic meal sublime effect. Excellent service.
Tel 0131 623 1752 Closed Sun (exc post- theatre set menus are on relaxed Antico Café Bar or to a less formal get-together. It
OLD TOWN: Mother India's Café £ during Edinburgh Festival) offer here. The Secret Garden seafood in the stylish Samphire has great beer and wines as well.
Indian Map D4 A modern, arty café, Spoon serves dining room is Edinburgh’s most Bar & Grill, both with sweeping
3–5 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT the finest vegetarian breakfast in romantic setting. views of the Forth estuary. FURTHER AFIELD: Champany Southern Scotland
Tel 0131 524 9801 the city as well as good carnivore’ Inn £££
From the mild and creamy chicken and gluten-free versions. It’s also OLD TOWN: Castle Terrace £££ FURTHER AFIELD: Al Dente ££ Modern Scottish Map D4 EYEMOUTH: Mackays of
tikka makhni to spicy chilli a good choice for lunch. French Map D4 Italian Map D4 Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7LU Eyemouth £
fishcakes, this is superb cooking 33–35 Castle Terrace, EH1 2EL 139 Easter Road, EH7 5QA Tel 01506 834 532 Fish and Chips Map E4
to suit all tastes. Dine on a select- OLD TOWN: Kanpai ££ Tel 0131 229 1222 Tel 0131 652 1932 Closed Sun A restaurant with rooms, 20–24 High St, Berwickshire TD14 5EU
ion of small tapas-style dishes. Japanese Map D4 Acclaimed food is served at this This no-frills restaurant popular Champany Inn serves superb Tel 01890 751 142
8–10 Grindlay Street, EH3 9AS fine-dining restaurant, which with locals serves superb regional steaks and has a lobster tank on Tuck into a fish supper or binge on
OLD TOWN: MUMS Great Tel 0131 228 1602 Closed Mon offers French-influenced six- Italian cooking at great prices. site. It has a good selec tion of lobster and chips for a real treat.
Comfort Food £ The award-winning Kanpai has course tasting menus, including Excellent wine list. wines. Simpler meals are served Diners can watch local fishing
Scottish Map D4 stylish decor and serves the one for vegetarians. at the inn’s Chop & Ale House. boats heading out to sea.
14a Forrest Road, EH1 2QN finest sushi and sashimi in the FURTHER AFIELD: The Boat
Tel 0131 260 9806 city, and good dry Japanese beers. OLD TOWN: Ondine £££ House ££ DK Choice KELSO: The Terrace Café £
Enjoy remarkably good-value Seafood Map D4 Seafood Map D4 Café Map E5
comfort food, such as sausage OLD TOWN: Michael Neave 2 George IV Bridge, EH1 1AD 22 High Street, South Queensferry, FURTHER AFIELD: Floors Castle, Roxburghe Estates
and mash, and steak and ale pie. Kitchen and Whisky Bar ££ Tel 0131 226 1888 Closed Sun EH30 9PP The Kitchin £££ Office, Roxburghshire, TD5 7SF
Modern Scottish Map D4 Ondine serves inspirational Tel 0131 331 5429 Modern Scottish Map D4 Tel 01573 225 714
OLD TOWN: Aizle ££ 21 Old Fishmarket Close, EH1 1RW cooking based on sustainable This is a charming seafood 78 Commercial Quay, EH6 6LX This popular and charming café
Modern Scottish Map D4 Tel 0131 226 4747 sourcing. Try the heavenly shellfish restaurant with an informal bistro. Tel 0131 555 1755 Closed Sun offers wholesome soups, sand-
107–109 St Leonard’s St, EH8 9QY Tasty fare, made from locally platter warmed with garlic butter Do not miss the signature truffled & Mon wiches and tasty home-style
Tel 0131 662 9349 Closed Sun & Mon sourced produce, is served at or served French-style, over ice. scallops by chef Paul Steward. A famous face on TV screens, baking, as well as more substantial
There’s no written menu at this this bright eatery from one of inspirational Scottish chef Tom dishes such as venison casserole.
restaurant that mixes foraged Scotland’s most exciting young FURTHER AFIELD: La Favorita £ FURTHER AFIELD: Chez Roux ££ Kitchin runs this eponymous
fare, such as wild garlic, with fine chefs. Superb whisky bar, too. Italian Map D4 French Map E4 Michelin-starred restaurant. The DK Choice
325–331 Leith Walk, EH6 8SA Muirfield, Gullane, EH31 2EG well-balanced menus feature
Tel 0131 554 2430 Tel 01620 842 144 superb seasonal offerings such KELSO: The Roxburghe Hotel
A strong contender for the Located in the historic Greywalls as sea urchin bisque and whole & Golf Course £££
city’s best pizzeria, the bustling Hotel, this fine restaurant offers grouse. There is a great wine list. Modern Scottish Map E5
La Favorita serves pizzas with a unique culinary experience. Roxburghshire, TD5 8JZ
an exhaustive variety of toppings. The classic French menu makes Tel 01573 450 331
Save space for an ice-cream treat. the best of Scottish ingredients. FURTHER AFIELD: Enjoy fine dining at this grand
Livingston’s £££ country-style hotel on the
FURTHER AFIELD: Jo’s Kitchen £ FURTHER AFIELD: Ducks At Scottish Map D4 Roxburghe Estate. Headed by
Modern Scottish Map E4 Kilspindie House ££ 52 High Street, Linlithgow, EH49 7AE Albert Roux, the kitchen uses
73 Market St, Haddington, EH41 3JJ Modern Scottish Map E4 Tel 01506 846565 Closed Sun & Mon the best of Scottish red meat,
Tel 01620 824280 Main Street, Aberlady, EH32 0RE Livingston’s offers creative game and fish. He also forages
This popular spot serves dishes Tel 01875 870 682 Closed Mon & Tue cooking using fresh Scottish ingredients such as wild garlic
that combine Scottish clas sics Legendary restaurateur Malcolm produce. The menu includes from the grounds. Superb
with international flavours, such Duck is the man behind this perfectly seared scallops, tender wine list and a broad selection
as lamb with porcini mush rooms intimate fine-dining restaurant beef and cod infused with of whisky.
Relaxed, modern interior of La Favorita in Leith, Edinburgh or sea bass on lobster risotto. and relaxed bistro. spices. Save room for dessert.
For key to prices see page 181 For more information on types of restaurants see pages 178–9
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