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1. Pizza Posto
4.6
Exceptional(1239)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Edinburgh
Booked 28 times today
Authentic Neapolitan style pizzeria in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre. Sit in or takeaway, 7 days a week.Our vision is, to deliver our guests great value, authentic Neapolitan pizza in a warm and friendly, family environment
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2. The Mussel and Steak Bar
4.7
Exceptional(521)
Price: Expensive
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 16 times today
The Mussel & Steak Bar is dedicated to serving high quality, fresh and locally sourced seafood & steaks, with warm service and welcoming surroundings. Our restaurant is located at the bottom of Victoria Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, just a few steps from the historic Royal Mile. While enjoying the best mussels, oysters and steaks that Scotland has to offer, you can catch a glimpse of Edinburgh Castle from our window.Our menu features classic seafood and steak favourites with seasonal Scottish specialties: fresh oysters, kilo pots of steamed mussels, shellfish platters and delicious matured Scotch beef steaks. Sourced from the West to North coast of Scotland you can expect to find seafood specials of lobsters, crabs, langoustines and scallops.
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3. Commons Club Bar & Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(100)
Price: Very Expensive
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 1 time today
The Commons Club Restaurant offers the best bites in Scotland. Where every plate is a culinary journey – from the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the wild heart of the Highlands. Here, everyone ends their meal with an empty plate and a full heart.
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4. Whiski Rooms
4.5
Awesome(2367)
Price: Moderate
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 8 times today
Award Winning Whiski Rooms is located just off the Royal Mile on the prestigious mound. Our restaurant serves food all day which is freshly prepared using the best locally sourced produce. We have an extensive cocktail list, wine, and craft beer and a great whisky selection. Whiski Rooms has a reputation as being one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh, one of the best Whisky Bars in the world, the first Ardbeg Embassy in the UK, a whisky and gift shop, and a tasting room for daily whisky tastings.Whiski Rooms is located off the Royal Mile in the city centre looking over Princess Street where you will experience traditional Scottish food.
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5. Shish
4.5
Awesome(239)
Price: Expensive
• Turkish • Edinburgh
Booked 18 times today
Drawing on Turkish heritage and tradition, Shish’s ethos is borne out of a desire to create a hub as the heart of the home, centred around the fire hearth where cooking and families come together and share in the occasion. The spacious restaurant lends itself to large gatherings, smaller group parties and more intimate dining occasions, with the option of private hire. Its slick interior, ambient lighting and booth seating lining the parameter of the restaurant provide the perfect setting for any occasion. At the helm in the kitchen, the passionate team of chefs have created an inspired menu underpinned by true authenticity and rich taste. Highlights include Karisik Izgara – traditional mixed grill platter and loads more...Shish is a one of the first Dry Bars (No alcohol) in Edinburgh, stocking all the fine wines available, Champagne, Spirits, Popular Cocktails and Beers but all containing zero alcohol substitutes such as Zero percent Rum, Whiskey and Gin.
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6. Cold Town House
4.4
Awesome(1807)
Price: Moderate
• Brewery • Edinburgh
Booked 30 times today
Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening. Best Beer Bar Winner at the Scottish Beer Awards 2021 & National Pizza Awards Finalist 2021! THREE DIFFERENT AREAS* The Brewhouse - Our main restaurant and drinks area is a cool wooden interior with references to beer throughout. It's all about atmosphere! Dog-friendly.* Pizza & Prosecco Floor - A gorgeous interior on our first floor. Our microbrewery and pizza oven are on this floor, so you can watch our team in action as they cook and brew for you.* Rooftop Terrace - Cocktails, beers and an exclusive food menu served under a glorious view of Edinburgh Castle. Our iconic rooftop is perfect for any outdoor occasionLast bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. Please note that our Terrace closes at 10pm daily.Walk-ins welcome!
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7. Le Bistrot
4.5
Awesome(1794)
Price: Moderate
• French • Edinburgh
Booked 5 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!
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8. Angels with Bagpipes
4.6
Exceptional(4312)
Price: Expensive
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 11 times today
Having opened its doors in 2010, Angels with Bagpipes quickly established itself as one of the finest restaurants to have graced Edinburgh’s most iconic and historic street, The Royal Mile. With upmost pride in sourcing fresh Scottish ingredients.Mixing an atmospheric Old Town setting with chic, contemporary looks, the restaurant reflects many of the city’s most defining features. With a humble facade nestled in the beautiful 17th century building, rich tones of bronze and marble cascade throughout the two tiers of Angels with Bagpipes.Angels with Bagpipe’s kitchen has gained a glowing reputation in a city abundant with restaurants of the highest standards. Sourcing the best produce and ingredients, allowing the quality to shine through their elegant dishes. By blending innovative and traditional techniques, their menu is fresh and exciting throughout all seasons
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9. 3 Blind Mice
4.9
Exceptional(294)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Old Town
Booked 8 times today
Experience Pizza like never before! At 3 Blind Mice, we provide exceptional pizzas, sides and salads alongside the perfect frosted pint, the finest wines, or fabulous cocktails, all served by our amazing team. So, if you're looking for pizza excellence in a spectacular setting, we think you'll enjoy it here.
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10. House of Gods Cocktail Lounge Edinburgh
4.2
Awesome(294)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Edinburgh
Booked 21 times today
Looking forward to reopening on the 17th of May.House of Gods is an acute clash of styles, broken rules and a balance of opposites. We believe beige is blasphemy and more is more. From our rooms to our cocktail bar, the hotel is built to immerse you in a world of unapologetic extravagance.

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  • Lisa Michelle
    Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had lovely time there. For started we had the mercimek , cigara böreği & the lambs liver. For main We pre ordered the lamb leg and unfortunately we didn’t like it. My husband is Kurdish and is a lamb snob lol. He eats it couple times a week. But the restaurant were amazing. We didn’t ran a day anything but they came over ans asked if everything was ok and we told them we didn’t like the lamb said we are sorry. And they off the there own back offered us a replacement which I think is amazing as the whole leg of lamb is pre ordered. They freshly made a mixed grill for us and we got it for take away as our 2 year old twins were getting irritable and tired. So had to leave. We came all the way from Glasgow We also had 2 mocktails strawberry daiquiri & shish something. They were lovely. I would definitely go back to this restaurant. And the staff are amazing and place is beautiful inside ♥️
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    ShishPrice: Expensive• Turkish• Edinburgh
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    4.5
  • Lynda
    Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Absolutely amazing meal. Took my Son for the 1st and he loved his meal. Haggis wellington and surf and turf for him. Scallops and steak for me was cooked to perfection. Service was excellent and talked you through the menu. Will definitely be back soon.
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    The Mussel and Steak BarPrice: Expensive• Scottish• Old Town
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    4.7
  • jolene
    Hawaii •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a lovely dinner . We had a front table and had a great conversation, dinner and laughs. Old fashions was excellent. Whisky flight was great.
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    Whiski RoomsPrice: Moderate• Scottish• Old Town
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    4.5
  • Louise
    Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fabulous place which never fails to deliver. Wonderful service. I had pizza number 10 with meatballs and the special pana cotta and the courgette flowers as a side. Lovely. Don’t hesitate to book a table and enjoy real pizza
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    Pizza PostoPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Edinburgh
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    4.6
  • Jose LuisVIP
    Miami - Dade •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The sweet corn risotto is amazing!! Great Service and entrees!
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    Commons Club Bar & RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Scottish• Old Town
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    4.7

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