Best Lunch Restaurants in New Town

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1. Café St Honoré

4.6

Exceptional(1790)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • New Town

Booked 13 times today

Bringing 1940s Paris to modern-day Edinburgh, Café St Honoré restaurant is a charming bistro serving up traditional French cuisine (with a few Scottish favourites thrown in) to a loyal clientele. Tucked away on a picturesque cobbled lane in the New Town, the cosy dining room at Café St Honore, with mirrored walls and black-and-white tiled floors, provides an atmospheric retreat. The team here are passionate about local, organic produce, so the menu changes daily. There are prix fixe menus on offer at lunch and dinner if you’re after a bargain, or just need an excuse to indulge in dessert. In the evening, a seasonal menu du jour is available alongside the full a la carte, which features dishes like roast pheasant with red cabbage and pancetta; Our warming Cafe St Honore Cassoulet; and vanilla crème brûlée. The wine list features some excellent French wines – a real treat for novices and connoisseurs alike.

2. Urban Angel

4.6

Exceptional(877)

Price: Moderate

• British • Musselburgh

Booked 20 times today

Our café in central Edinburgh is open every day for brunch, lunch, coffee, cake & drinks, sit in or takeaway! We have indoor and outdoor seating available, and we are dog friendly. The finest, carefully sourced produce should be for every day, not just for special occasions.We always save space for walk ins! So if there are no online tables available, please pop by and we will get you seated as soon as possible.

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3. Hawksmoor Edinburgh

4.5

Awesome(5523)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Edinburgh

Booked 71 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.

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4. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh

3.9

Excellent(733)

Price: Moderate

• British • New Town

Booked 73 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.

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5. The Spanish Butcher - Edinburgh

4.6

Exceptional(293)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Town

Booked 40 times today

The Spanish Butcher has two amazing locations to choose from in Glasgow & Edinburgh Scotland. Both restaurants serve the finest grades of Galician beef, the most premium Jamón ibérico and the freshest of seafood; combining Spanish and Mediterranean inspired flavours.Set within chic, modern New York loft style interiors, The Spanish Butcher delivers quintessential style along with the most vibrant cuisine.

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6. Côte Brasserie - Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(211)

Price: Moderate

• French • Edinburgh

Booked 61 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

7. Greenwoods

4.7

Exceptional(1149)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • New Town

Booked 8 times today

The first breakfast brunch venue in Amsterdam finally makes it to Scotland! ALL DAY Breakfast / Brunch and Lunch menu. Vegan - Vegetarian and Gluten Free dishes and options. Fully licenced and located in the centre of town just off George Street and 5 minutes from Princes Street and the Station.Dutch inspired and owned.Homemade drinks and all food prepared fresh daily.We pride ourselves on sourcing top quality local ingredients and make our products fresh on the premises as much as we can. And of course, we also brought our Dutch roots with us as well. You’ll find it on the menu and in the restaurant itself. Fancy some traditional Dutch ‘appeltaart’ (apple pie)?

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8. The Ivy on the Square

4.4

Awesome(13573)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Old Town

Booked 123 times today

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics.

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9. The Queens Arms - Edinburgh

4.6

Exceptional(1490)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • New Town

Booked 37 times today

The Queens Arms is a cosy pub hidden under the cobblestones of Edinburgh, and home to the city's Best Sunday Roast.🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm, but only in the restaurant area, not in the bar area. Please leave a note if you have under 18's in your party. If booking in the bar area you may be declined entry.🐶 Dog-friendly.💡 Pub Quiz Sundays at 8pm.🏃 Walk-ins welcome but bookings recommended.🍹 Bookings for food & just drinks welcome.🏉 We show all sports events & proud sponsor of Edinburgh Rugby. Your home away from home!

10. Gaucho Edinburgh

4.5

Awesome(3109)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Edinburgh

Booked 61 times today

Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!Just a short stroll from Waverley Station and steps from St. Andrew Square, Gaucho Edinburgh is our first restaurant in Scotland, bringing the finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef from Argentina to the heart of the city. Along with big, bold Latin flavours, we offer a premium wine list that complements every dish. Step inside this sleek, modern glass building and you’ll be greeted by stylish interiors, featuring textures and tones inspired by the rich landscapes of Argentina. We proudly celebrate Scottish produce, working with Campbell’s Meats, the world-renowned IJ Mellis cheesemonger and Mark Murphy fruit and vegetables. Of course, we have a cocktail using Irn Bru and are pleased to serve Stewart’s Craft Lager, brewed out of Loanhead.

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Craig
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A special thanks to Manager/assistant John who changed our table and we had incredible service … we would def return again as food and service and atmosphere great !
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The Spanish Butcher - EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Town
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4.6
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Lizeth
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I shared the experience with my wife and let me tell you they did not disappoint. The food was great. The service was outstanding, and the vibe was just all there. ✨✨
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Urban AngelPrice: Moderate• British• Musselburgh
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4.6
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Ethan
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My partner and I came for our anniversary and it was a wonderful meal. The food was lovely and our server Charlie was exceptional. We had a wonderful night and meal.
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Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — EdinburghPrice: Moderate• British• New Town
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3.9
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Maan
Surrey •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great ambience, excellent service and amazing food. We have been to a few of these around the country and the standard is always on point.
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Hawksmoor EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Edinburgh
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4.5
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Euan
London •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Cafe St H used to be a favourite when I worked regularly in Edinburgh. Hadn’t been in 5 years but was really happy to find that nothing had changed. Terrine and cod were both perfectly cooked, sourdough is to die for, and the staff made my daughter feel special. In times of change so good to see somethings’ remain timeless. More Paris than most Paris restaurants - and it was full !
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Café St HonoréPrice: Very Expensive• French• New Town
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4.6

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128 restaurants available nearby

1. Café St Honoré

2. Urban Angel

3. Hawksmoor Edinburgh

4. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh

5. The Spanish Butcher - Edinburgh

6. Côte Brasserie - Edinburgh

7. Greenwoods

8. The Ivy on the Square

9. The Queens Arms - Edinburgh

10. Gaucho Edinburgh

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