Discover the finest produce and recipes that Scotland has to offer in the Michelin star studded Capital. Indulge your senses with the distinct flavours of delicately prepared local produce or let yourself be transported by a Scottish twist on worldly cuisine.
A perfect balance between tradition and innovation, central to the character of this city, Edinburgh’s culinary scene offers something unique and wonderful for all food-lovers. Here are some of our top choices:
Timber Yard
Tucked away in a converted former props and costume warehouse, the Timber Yard is a relatively new addition to Edinburgh’s restaurant scene but has become a firm favourite for its use of local produce in creating contemporary Scottish dishes.
Aizle
Everything at Aizle is made in-house, from the nutritious live ferment in the sourdough, to the hand churned butter, to the aquavit and aged kombucha in their cocktails. Aizel is renowned for it’s locally sourced ingredients and seasonal tasting menus, all served within their refined, countryside inspired dining room.
The Little Chartroom
A popular, modern restaurant led by chef Roberta Hall-McCarron. A concise menu offers British style dishes with a French accent in a pared back dining room. Imaginative dishes are created using seasonal produce.
The Kitchin
Situated in a converted whisky warehouse on the waterfront at Leith, Edinburgh’s port, The Kitchin is another of Edinburgh’s Michelin-star awarded establishments using the best of Scottish ingredients in contemporary European cuisine.
Timber Yard
Tucked away in a converted former props and costume warehouse, the Timber Yard is a relatively new addition to Edinburgh’s restaurant scene but has become a firm favourite for its use of local produce in creating contemporary Scottish dishes.
Number One
This Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant is one of Edinburgh’s main culinary landmarks. Indulge your senses with their creative international twist on Scottish cuisine, using only the finest and freshest ingredients Scotland has to offer.
Purslane
If you fancy a slightly more casual environment, Purslane offers up nonetheless excellent Scottish cuisine in the charming Stockbridge area.
