I'm looking for a good restaurant in Edinburgh...?

Question

My girlfriend and I are going to Edinburgh for our anniversary in 3 weeks and we're looking for a good restaurant to go to on the Saturday night. Not too expensive, but something of decent quality. Any suggestions? Not into seafood.

Answer 1

Well I don't know your budget but... you can't go wrong  for an anniversary if you take her to the Witchery by the Castle.  Iknow, it's not exactly cheap but don't go cheap on your anniversary ! lol

I had the salmon myself and it was lovely !

For a romantic diner I advice you book in The Garden. Note also that I had recommended the place to some (quiet) friends for a hen party and they were delighted!

Book early though...

Answer 2

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Edinburgh Restaurants

Chinese Restaurants

The Blossom Garden Chinese Restaurant (0131 663 7796), 1 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith. This restaurant situated in the old coach house in the heart of historic Dalkeith. It has an excellent ambiance, is friendly and well patronised by local residents and visitors alike. The food is always of a high standard, and the chef is happy to accommodate special requests if asked in advance. Price around £6 per main course.

The Maple Inn (228-4438), 44 Grindlay Street (opposite the Usher Hall). Beautifully prepared Chinese food. Price around £13-15 a head including wine.

Szechuan House (229-4655), 95 Gilmore Place 55. Good Spicy Chinese, though not too good for vegetarians. Price around £8-15 per person.

Chinese Home Cooking (229-4404), 21 Argyle Place (between Sciennes and the Meadows). Cheap and cheerful, quite good cooking. Not licensed. Prices from £5 upwards.

China Town (662-0555), 13 Newington Road. Good cook. Relatively respectable. Prices from £8 upwards.

French Restaurants

Howies (668 2917), 75 St Leonards Street; also (313 3334) 63 Dalry Road. Excellent French/Scottish food in a small intimate restaurant. Lunch prices are £6.50-7.50 and evening meals are around £14. No smoking after 9pm.

Grain Store restaurant (225 7635), 30 Victoria Street. Food cooked to order in an interesting setting. Set lunch is £7 and evening meals about £10. Special diets (e.g. vegan) catered for.

Merchants (225 4009), 17 Merchant Street, off Candlemaker Row. Good French/Scottish food in a bright, attractive restaurant. Lunch from £9--11. Evening meal prices vary.

L'Auberge (556-5888), 58 St. Mary's Street. Expensive, but very French, food is excellent.

La Bonne Vie (667 1110), 49 Causewayside. Intimate restaurant with friendly staff. Owned by a well-known local businessman. Lunch prices are £5.50-6.50 and evening meals are around £12.50.

Pierre Victoire (225-1721), 10 Victoria Street. Crowded, good atmosphere. 8 Union Street (557-8451) Price around £5 for lunch, £15 for dinner (with wine).

Indian Restaurants

Bangalore Tandoori (229-1348), 52 Home St, Tollcross. Good Indian food, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. £8-12.

Bombay Bicycle Club (229-3839), 6 Brougham Place, off the Meadows. Really excellent food, though not inexpensive.

The Bungalow (229-1537), 23 Brougham Place (near Tollcross)

The Verandah Restaurant (337 5828), 17 Dalry Road. They provide an innovative wine list, specially crafted to match fine wines to a popular blend of fine delicate dishes. Various Prices, likely to be around £17 per person.

Lancers Brasserie (332-3444), 5 Hamilton Place, 1 Dean Bank Lane. Very good vegetarian food.

Cavalry Club (228 3282), 3 Atholl Place, near Haymarket

The Himalaya (229 8216), 171 Bruntsfield Place. Seminal tandoori restaurant, perfect for the definitive Friday night lads' curry binge. A carry out service is available.

King's Balti House (662 9212), Buccleuch Street. A good quality Indian restaurant which has taken the usual menu and prefixed the name of each dish with `Balti'. All dishes also seem to be served from baltis. Unlicensed so bring your own wine or beer. Expect to pay £10 for two courses.

Spices Restaurant (225 5028), 110 West Bow, at the top of the Grassmarket. Excellent food and elegant surroundings. Relatively few vegetarian options available. Expect to pay £15 for two courses.

Suruchi (556 6583), 14a Nicolson Street. A variety of dishes from all over India. Handmade linen and furniture. Prices from £8-11.

See also vegetarian.

Italian Restaurants

Dario's Pizza House (229-9625), 87 Lothian Road opposite Filmhouse. Nice, clean Italian restaurant, reasonable veggie food; £7-£10.

Librizzi's (226-1155), 69 North Castle Street, Edinburgh. Open Monday to Saturday 12:00-2:00 and 5:30-11:00. http://www.Librizzi.co.uk. Expect to pay about £15 to £20. Recommended.

Mammas (225-6464), 30 Grassmarket. Pizza cooked to your order, not microwaved. Wide variety of toppings (including haggis!).

Pasquales Restaurant and Pizzeria (228 3115), 169 Gilmore Place. Inexpensive pizzas and pastas. Mr Pasquale sings while he is serving you!

Tinelli Ristorante (652-1932), 139 Easter Road. Good Italian cooking. Fairly respectable £11 upwards.

The Caprice Restaurant (554-1279/2430), 327 Leith Walk (half way down). Unpretentious and not too noisy with nice staff. Cheap.

Mexican Restaurants

Pachuko Cantina (228 1345), 3 Grove Street. Really excellent Mexican food in an absolutely tiny restaurant. Unlicensed.

Tex Mex (225 1796), 47 Hanover Street. Nice food in a very popular restaurant.

Viva Mexico (226-5145), Anchor Close, off Cockburn St. Variety of vegetarian food available. Tasty, filling meals at reasonable price. Prices from £6 to £11 per dish. A three course meal would be around £16 to £20.

Thai Restaurants

Buntom's Thai Restaurant (557 8212), 9 Nelson Street. The first Thai restaurant to open in Scotland. Prices vary from £10 to £18.

Siam Erwan (226 3675), 48 Howe Street, the continuation of Fredrick Street. A basement restaurant with authentic Thai cuisine. The Lab chicken is probably compulsory for all Lab members.

Ayathuya (556 9351), 14b Nicholson Street. Small, inexpensive Thai place with charming staff.

Bistros

Cellar Number 1 (220 4298), 1a Chambers Street. Excellent selections of wine in a basement location. Popular with members of the AI department.

A selection

Marrakech (556 7293), 30 London Street. Very excellent couscous and tagines. Warm hospitality. Very good, very good. Unlicenced. Price from £7 for two courses.

The Shore (553-5080) - Sea food. 3 The Shore (Leith). £5-8 for main courses.

The Tower Restaurant (0131 225 3003), Royal Scottish Museum, Chambers Street.

The Buffalo Grill (667-7427), 14 Chapel St, opposite Appleton Tower. Very good steak, but no licence. Ca. £10 for a good sized steak and desert

Classics

Carlton Highland Hotel (556 7277), North Bridge. The Carvery; Feature: go round for unlimited second helpings, without extra charge. £15 for 3-course meal.

Views Restaurant, Mount Royal Hotel, Princes Street (225-7161). Evening buffet (expensive), tea and cakes in a quiet setting, open until 10:00pm.

Snack Places

The Queen's Hall (668-3456), South Clerk Street. Good salads. Some nice hot dishes. Real coffee. Not cheap, but pleasant.

Victoria and Albert (226-4562), 13a/15a Frederick Street. Old english pub and bar. Piano music after 8:30. Main course £8-10.

Parrots (229-3252), 3 Viewforth, Bruntsfield. Tiny bistro, incredible atmosphere amd music (sort of 1950s Parisian, lots of Piaf etc). Wide range of vegetarian and british food.

Vegetarian Restaurants

Annpurna (662 1807), 45 St Patrick Square. Vegetarian restaurant specialising in Gujurati and southern Indian food. Inexpensive lunches. Intensive service.

Kalpna (667-9890), 2/3 St. Patrick's Square, off Nicholson St. Indian vegetarian, with some vegan dishes. Prices about £10 per head.

Banns(226 1112), Hunter Square, Edinburgh - popular student hangout. vegetarian restaurant.

Henderson's Salad Table (225-2131), 94 Hanover St. Nice salads, good food, good for lunches.

Pierre Lapin (668 4332), 32 West Nicholson St. French Vegetarian! (£5 lunch, £8 up dinner).

Susie's Diner, formerly Seeds Cafe (667 8729), 53 West Nicholson Street. Wholefood vegetarian cafe across from the Appleton Tower.

Outside Town

County Hotel (663 3495), 152 High Street Dalkeith. Excellent quality, £10

The Waterside Bistro (062082 5674), Haddington, 1/5 Waterside, Nungate.

Burnside Bistro at Howgate (0968 78341)

The Old Howgate Inn (0968 74244), Wester Howgate (South of Penicuik). Good open-face sandwiches, soups and sweets; excellent beef fondue. Nice surroundings in the old inn. From £10 upwards.

Answer 3

gennero's in the grassmarket-homely italian

guiliano's oppostite the playhouse or in leith-italian

spanish tapas bar in the omni centre

enjoy!!

Answer 4

Try the Grainstore in Victoria Street.  Scottish food cooked in a French style.  This is a very intimate restaurant which seats around 40.  The food will be around £20 to £25 a head for dinner.  Check out the wine list as well :-)

Answer 5

la guarrige in Jefferys street is very good..

£19 per head for dinner, 2005 city restaurant of the year.

chef is ex-sheraton exec. chef..

do a search, nothing but good reviews