> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thesignaturejess.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Where to eat in Edinburgh? - URL: https://www.thesignaturejess.com/scotland-our-favourite-restaurants-in-edinburgh/ - Published: 2024-05-02T08:45:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-05T08:15:40.000Z - Description: Edinburgh is a second home for us and without a doubt one of our favourite cities in the world. We always love going back expecting to never leave - Author: Jess - Tags: Scotland, Restaurants, United Kingdom ### BABA We have been here several times. Middle Eastern flair, amazing cocktails, beautiful food with amazing taste, a place to indulge and discover new things [BABA · 130 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4JZ, Verenigd Koninkrijk★★★★★ · Mediterraans restaurant![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)BABA · 130 George St, Edinburgh EH2 4JZ, Verenigd Koninkrijk![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipOaQPTm1Mz5oKq3DDwZowLmkblkEKgP_WBDBrkW=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fEwMLiLh4Mi1JxGh7?ref=thesignaturejess.com) ### Bread Street Kitchen & Bar by Gordon Ramsay We have been here several times, amazing industrial-chic vibe with open kitchen, amazing cocktails and generous servings [Bread Street Kitchen & Bar - Edinburgh · 4 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD, Verenigd Koninkrijk★★★★☆ · Brits restaurant![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)Bread Street Kitchen & Bar - Edinburgh · 4 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD, Verenigd Koninkrijk![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipNpQBj9Po8YFDiQJMjgiBlWVR26KMOHiPQFJbId=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BDToJugvia57CsUv9?ref=thesignaturejess.com) ### L'Alba D'Oro We went once after reading an Anthony Bourdain recommendation during [**our first trip to Scotland in 2018**](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/scotland-first-road-trip-10-days/). We were the first customers one day at 5PM, we saw the oil was fresh before frying our cod [L’Alba D’Oro · 7 Henderson Row, Edinburgh EH3 5DH, Verenigd Koninkrijk★★★★☆ · Fish-and-chipstakeaway![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)L'Alba D'Oro · 7 Henderson Row, Edinburgh EH3 5DH, Verenigd Koninkrijk![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipN4aU2YSDzmv0ChVxTvINLcDsQVgSRPQHU2qROM=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gDhA9UHYEUsV8fQSA?ref=thesignaturejess.com) ### Oink We went here once after going by its window several times while sightseeing and seeing that the roast pig was vanishing by the minute. Great to order your shredded pork sandwich here and then head to Calton Hill for an impromptu picnic [Oink Canongate · 82 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BZ, United Kingdom★★★★★ · Fast food restaurant![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)Oink Canongate · 82 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BZ, United Kingdom![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipNpDzWiXJyUBeMn-s7sjo6KvM9Mx1Dn0YwXvIAO=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dces1DmxTZtDrFxeA?ref=thesignaturejess.com) ### Ondine We went here and cannot wait to go back. Stunning seafood place, with the freshest ingredients. The fish soup is just another dimension. [Ondine Restaurant · 2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1AD, Verenigd Koninkrijk★★★★☆ · Visrestaurant![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)Ondine Restaurant · 2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1AD, Verenigd Koninkrijk![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipNKIjfPuSucKcRRRvZCWGk9MplUIlM5lUFyEHOd=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/D7LyrtV26TnGgAqC6?ref=thesignaturejess.com) ### The Club Room at The Dome We went once for breakfast, old school service with exquisite attention to detail [The Club Room · 14 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PF, Verenigd Koninkrijk★★★★★ · Restaurant![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)The Club Room · 14 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PF, Verenigd Koninkrijk![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipO6J7wAu9xM2DgCwcUSN0-NCKro-J4q59ADNg6k=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wcwsSwhibA6m66nz9?ref=thesignaturejess.com) ### The Colonnades at The Signet Library We went once and [**this is where we got engaged**](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/our-love-story-our-engagement/)! So its festive afternoon tea will always be on our minds. This place is stunning and historical, service is superb and it is just magical to eat surrounded by books! [The Colonnades at the Signet Library · The Signet Library, Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, Verenigd Koninkrijk★★★★★ · Theehuis![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)The Colonnades at the Signet Library · The Signet Library, Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, Verenigd Koninkrijk![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipO4mW_Zt0EV3mvBh9qZjR_GSon3yXJfGufOlpkV=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DCbe23wsScescGfXA?ref=thesignaturejess.com) ### The Devil's Advocate We went once and without booking. We were just walking down the Advocate's Close and saw the restaurant and its *chiaroscuro* vibe. The food from the daily menu was just superb, one of our best meals in the city [The Devil’s Advocate · 9 Advocate’s Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1ND, Verenigd Koninkrijk★★★★★ · Gastropub![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)The Devil's Advocate · 9 Advocate's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1ND, Verenigd Koninkrijk![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMlpo_0xZh1uNxUViSs18P2OmuV_t9Slx7csSNo=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pgp6t8vguEHnRpJ27?ref=thesignaturejess.com) ### The Edinburgh Larder We went once for breakfast, food is good and servings are generous. But it is a small space so there might be a queue outside to get in [The Edinburgh Larder · 15 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NB, Verenigd Koninkrijk★★★★★ · Koffiehuis![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)The Edinburgh Larder · 15 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NB, Verenigd Koninkrijk![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPxUbOteQk4DyMyIC2cjPblIjNNXFUlco7X0tO7=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1syVRM3oNnHwUHAs5?ref=thesignaturejess.com) ### The Kitchin We went to The Kitchin in Leith twice (and even met Chef Tom Kitchin on our second visit, we were so starstruck!) and it is one of our favourite restaurants in the world. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/67/5867d415-55cd-4f42-962a-67b9b6110b2c/content/images/2026/07/thomas-kitchin-edinburgh.jpg) Not because it is Michelin-starred, but because the attention to detail is out of this world, the food really honours Scotland's best and it is just overall stunning. I wouldn't mind going for a 3rd time! [The Kitchin · 78, Commercial Quay, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LX, Verenigd Koninkrijk★★★★★ · Haute-cuisinerestaurant![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)The Kitchin · 78, Commercial Quay, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LX, Verenigd Koninkrijk![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipM-MJJRG1ayxIeET3wCpOG8kSngS1k3WYFG122x=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mGrWTxTJM1Nty7AZ7?ref=thesignaturejess.com) ### The Queens Arms We went once. You want the vibrant pub vibe at close of business, with a library flair? This is the place for you. The food servings are the most generous in the land! [The Queens Arms · 49 Frederick St, Edinburgh EH2 1EP, Verenigd Koninkrijk★★★★☆ · Sportcafé![](https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico)The Queens Arms · 49 Frederick St, Edinburgh EH2 1EP, Verenigd Koninkrijk![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipM4RFauZvykCKw09fxdQkmZPQwlXdhqJE9YHkHI=w900-h900-k-no-p)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zpQq3RZom4XWqq6r6?ref=thesignaturejess.com) *We have been to more restaurants in Edinburgh as we have been in the city several times now but not all have made it to this list. Only the *best for us* are aforementioned and we will let you know if we update in a future visit :)* --- **Like this content and want more?* You can* [***subscribe to get a monthly edit***](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/#/portal/) *and we can connect also on* [**BlueSky**](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/r/eebbfd7d?m=5c4efd93-0ef0-4db1-af3b-7675f61db0cb) *|* [**TikTok**](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/r/3a8dd75f?m=5c4efd93-0ef0-4db1-af3b-7675f61db0cb) *|* [**Youtube**](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/r/5cd54466?m=5c4efd93-0ef0-4db1-af3b-7675f61db0cb) *|* [**Pinterest**](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/r/f6c35afb?m=5c4efd93-0ef0-4db1-af3b-7675f61db0cb)