Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Edinburgh/Midlothian

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Edinburgh/Midlothian? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Allanton Inn

4.9

4.9 (153)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Duns

About the restaurant

Sourcing and showcasing local and seasonal produce are the primary focus of the Kitchen team at the Allanton Inn. The Borders is rich in a wide variety of produce from local land and waters, and we are proud of our connections with local farmers where quality is allied to best farming practices.

Please note - we only allow dogs in the beer garden, not indoors.

Top review

MOIRA

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Will definitely return to Allanton Inn. Staff were very welcoming & food outstanding.

Paz Taqueria

4.7

4.7 (21)

£25 and under

Mexican

Musselburgh

About the restaurant

Paz Taqueria is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh, celebrated for its authentic street food, hand-pressed tacos, and expertly crafted cocktails. With a focus on bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Paz Taqueria brings a slice of Mexico to the city.

Top review

anne

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Good food in a low key casual environment. An amazing gastronomic experience.

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Experience

New Year's Eve at Paz!

WestRoom

4.7

4.7 (384)

£25 and under

Italian

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

WestRoom is your local in the heart of the city. This stunningly appointed bar is one of the city's best kept secrets with a reputation for great food and drinks. Located in the heart of the West End the bar has friendly staff and a relaxed ambiance.

Cicchetti is traditionally a selection of snacks served with drinks in Venice. Now served in city bars all over Italy, true Italian tapas, simple, fresh small plates to share or eat alone. The chef's seasonal fare is complemented by a great range of wine and beers alongside one of the best cocktail lists in the city.

PLEASE NOTE - We do not have a children licence at present, so we are currently unfortunately unable to allow anyone under the age of 5yrs.

Top review

Paul

Dined 5 days ago

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with a friend. We both shared the chicken bruschetta as an experiment which was delicious. I followed with the pork belly and my companion had the chicken pasta. All washed down with glasses of Montepulciano and an espresso. The service was immaculate and low-key throughout and we had a lovely lunchtime experience.

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Experience

Christmas menu

3 Blind Mice

4.9

4.9 (288)

£26 to £40

Pizzeria

Old Town

About the restaurant

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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Louise

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Delicious pizza. Thin based and crispy. Gorgeous bathrooms. Good relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely return.

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Experience

The Burrow Cocktail Bar

Skyline Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2034)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Located on the top floor of the Main Stand at Edinburgh's iconic Tynecastle Park Stadium.

Sit back and relax as our team proudly present a celebration of seasonal ingredients and flavours in our recently renovated premises. From starters to desserts, every dish has been carefully crafted to showcase excellent local produce.

We’re a family-friendly restaurant with children’s menus available.

Since opening in 2020, we’ve become a favourite to locals and visitors alike - recently claiming a place in OpenTable's UK Top 100 Restaurants for 2023 and winning Best Restaurant in the 2023 Radio Forth Awards.

Our restaurant is open for breakfast seven days a week, and open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and dinner (last seating at 5pm on Sunday). Booking is essential.

Top review

Annette

Dined today

Can't fault at all. The fact we sent back empty plates says it all. Staff were really lovely.

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Experience

Festive Season at Skyline

Lasal

4.8

4.8 (530)

£25 and under

Spanish

New Town

About the restaurant

LaSal is an authentic Spanish restaurant serving all of your favourite dishes that our country has to offer.

We are located right in the center of the city (22 Union Place, EH1 3NQ), just a few minutes walk from Edinburgh Waverly station and Princes Street, directly opposite the famous Edinburgh Playhouse. The perfect location to enjoy a meal before or after the theatre.

We welcome you to enjoy our authentic tapas, paella and wine bar. Experience a new cuisine or perhaps savour the dishes you love, expertly prepared to order by our experienced team.

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Franklin

Dined 1 day ago

A wonderful dining experience! If anyone wants to have authentic Spanish cuisine, it has to be La Sal! We ordered a bottle of wine and six tapas and two desserts. They were all delicious! The staff was friendly and the service was top notch! We will definitely come back for different dishes - paella!

Tapa

4.8

4.8 (1456)

£26 to £40

Spanish

Leith

About the restaurant

We are a multiple award winning restaurant, first opening our doors in Edinburgh in 2009.

Whether it’s the blast of warmth that welcomes you as you step off the plane, the guitarist in that bustling side street bar you chanced upon or the very last meal of your trip, we wanted to create an atmosphere in Tapa that was evocative of our most vibrant memories of Spain!

From Michelin starred restaurants in Madrid to roadside cafes in Sanlúcar de Barrameda we celebrate the incredibly diverse range of ingredients and stunning dishes that we’ve experienced on our travels through Spain by placing an emphasis on small, artisanal Spanish producers and ingredients almost impossible to source out with Spain.

This is our experience of Spain and we look forward to sharing it with you very soon!

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Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Never disappoints. Super meal. Really enjoyed the monkfish dish.

The Black Grape

4.8

4.8 (465)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

The Royal Mile

About the restaurant

The Black Grape - a new small plate restaurant located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Expect small plates, wine & good times in a stunning setting. This custom designed wine bar & restaurant is the ideal setting for intimate date night dining, drinks with friends or a quick snack as you people watch in the heart of the city. Our menu is a gastronomic tour de force with inspiration from around the globe. One thing unites all our dishes however - bold, punchy flavours and plates that are perfect for sharing. In addition to a 40 seater restaurant the Black Grape also has a cozy wine & cocktail bar - expect a carefully curated selection of drinks soundtracked with the best funk & soul.

Top review

Graeme

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Great small plates Very welcoming and effective staff

The Voyage of Buck

4.7

4.7 (660)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Inspired by the bars and eateries of Montmarte, Paris. We are the 4th independent bar from the team that brings you Hamiltons, Treacle and The Blackbird.

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Fergus

Dined 5 days ago

Lunchtime, easy atmosphere, no problem with conversation being heard despite being quite busy (most tables occupied, no one standing). Venison was quite delicious, well prepared. Quite pricey, but possibly I’m just not used to city pricing. I need to get out more - and I’ll go back to The Voyage of Buck when I do.

Sora Lella Vegan Roman Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (866)

£25 and under

Vegan

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Ciao belli! We look forward to welcoming you to our charming little restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. We are passionate about providing an authentic taste of Rome, made vegan. From traditional pastas such as carbonara and cacio pepe as well as delicious authentic pizzas, we are sure that you will find something you love when eating with us.

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Sophia

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely beautiful food, a vegan menu that we were absolutely spoiled for choice with.

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Popular dish

Pepperoni

Popular dish

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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