Places to Eat in Edinburgh

OpenTable Edinburgh—this is the most comprehensive site online for researching places to eat in Edinburgh. You can research by different cuisines, read reviews, and for many places you can book a reservation directly from OpenTable.

Best Scottish Restaurants in Edinburgh—what’s that? You just landed in Scotland and are eager to try haggis, black pudding, or maybe cullen skink (a smoked fish chowder)? Check out this list of restaurants that serve traditional Scottish cuisine. Phone numbers are listed if you’d like to make a reservation.

12 Best Gastropubs in Edinburgh—if you’re looking for the traditional UK pub experience, this site lists 12 great pubs that serve meals. You’ll also find links to book the pub if reservations are encouraged.

Edinburgh Street Food—this relatively new indoor marketplace has 10 permanent kitchens serving a variety of foods. No reservations required.

Willow Tea Rooms Edinburgh—this newly-opened version of the famous tea room in Glasgow is perfectly situated on Princes Street with an amazing view of the castle. They serve breakfast and lunch/dinner until 4:45pm (the menu features many traditional Scottish dishes and desserts). Advance booking is recommended very strongly, as this place can be very popular during tourist season.

Fast Food in Edinburgh—if you just want to grab a quick bite to eat, check out this list of takeaways and quick service restaurants. If you’d like to find a familiar fast-food place like McDonald’s, KFC, or Burger King, you only need to pop down to Prince’s Street in New Town.

Just Eat Edinburgh—if jet lag has you down and you’re not up to finding a place to eat, you can have food delivered to your hotel by Just Eat (the UK version of DoorDash). Lots of options are available.