Best Authentic Restaurants in Bonnington

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EdinburghHaymarketLeithLeith WalkMorningsideNew Town

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A photo of Supper Club Host Nell - Dinner & Cooking Class restaurant

1. Supper Club Host Nell - Dinner & Cooking Class

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€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Scottish • Edinburgh

Cook Traditional Scottish Classics & Supper Club in Georgian Edinburgh. Are you visiting Scotland for the first time and would like to learn to cook traditional Scottish classics and enjoy a delicious dinner at the same time? Want to try haggis and not sure what it is and what it tastes like? Local host Nell welcomes you in to her beautiful 200 year old home in Edinburgh's Georgian New Town for some traditional Scottish hospitality.

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2. Mamma Roma Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(2620)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Leith Walk

Booked 43 times today

Mamma Roma is an authentic Italian restaurant located at 4/7 Antigua Street Edinburgh. Situated very close to the Edinburgh Playhouse, this restaurant is not only great for Pre-Theatre diners but also has a delicious and extensive choice of menus to satisfy all customers. The restaurant can also be found within a 10 minute walk of Princes Street Gardens and a convenient 5 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Mamma Roma’s restaurant is spread over multiple floors. The main dining area is decorated in Tuscan farmhouse style with paintings and medallions embellishing the walls. Special attention is given to the elaborate list of pasta and pizza delicacies and a bowl of gelato or a plate of tiramisu helps to round off a meal on a savory note.

3. 3 Blind Mice

4.8

Exceptional(327)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Old Town

Booked 22 times today

3 Blind Mice is authentic because of its high-quality pizzas made with love and care, as one reviewer put it. The Italian pizzaiolo adds a touch of authenticity. The restaurant's exceptional food, service, and ambience are consistently praised in reviews. Customers appreciate the thought and care that goes into preparing the pizzas and the fantastic atmosphere.

4. Lasal

4.8

Exceptional(547)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Spanish • New Town

Booked 8 times today

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.

5. Café St Honoré

4.6

Exceptional(1803)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• French • New Town

Booked 6 times today

Café St Honoré is a beloved French bistro in Edinburgh. It's been praised for its authenticity, with one reviewer stating, 'This is a classy restaurant relying only on great ambiance and outstanding food.' Another reviewer noted, 'We wanted a French experience and that what we got. The restaurant could have been lifted from a Parisian street and brought to Edinburgh.' The restaurant's commitment to using local, organic produce in their daily-changing menu adds to its authenticity. The ambience, with its mirrored walls and black-and-white tiled floors, creates a charming, cosy Parisian retreat in the heart of Edinburgh.

6. Piccolino

4.5

Awesome(287)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 2 times today

As the team at Edinburgh’s Piccolino will tell you themselves, no love is more sincere than love of food. Italian food, in this case, as Piccolino is one of the most delightful Italian restaurants in this part of the Old Town, right on High Riggs Street and a stone’s throw from all kinds of Edinburgh attractions. The authentic menu offers quality rather than quantity meaning you can be assured that whatever you order has been prepared with love by chefs who care about what they’re doing. Piccolino will warm your heart and certainly fill your stomach so reserve a table now – you’ll not regret it.

7. The Basement

4.7

Exceptional(1321)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Mexican • New Town

Booked 27 times today

The Basement is a vibrant, dog-friendly spot that offers a fabulous selection of Mexican-style food, as highlighted in their description and several reviews. Reviewers frequently praise the delicious, authentic food and attentive staff. The atmosphere is also frequently mentioned as being great, with lively music and decor.

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8. The Queens Arms - Edinburgh

4.6

Exceptional(1521)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Scottish • New Town

Booked 24 times today

The Queens Arms is a cosy pub hidden under the cobblestones of Edinburgh, and home to the city's Best Sunday Roast.🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm, but only in the restaurant area, not in the bar area. Please leave a note if you have under 18's in your party. If booking in the bar area you may be declined entry.🐶 Dog-friendly.💡 Pub Quiz Sundays at 8pm.🏃 Walk-ins welcome but bookings recommended.🍹 Bookings for food & just drinks welcome.🏉 We show all sports events & proud sponsor of Edinburgh Rugby. Your home away from home!

9. Paz Taqueria

4.8

Exceptional(33)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Town

Booked 18 times today

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.

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10. Côte Brasserie - Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(222)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• French • Edinburgh

Booked 31 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Robert
Edinburgh/Midlothian •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Not our first visit but still nice to return. As we live in the West Country. Everything appears easy going at restaurant level and we haven’t been disappointed yet. Would be happy to return and would be happy to recommend to friends and family.
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LasalPrice: Moderate• Spanish• New Town
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4.8
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Isla
Edinburgh/Midlothian •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Lovely meal here with friends. Starters and pizzas were delicious . Blue cheese cheesecake was unusual but as described on menu. Staff were attentive but not intrusive. Restaurant is lovely with ambient atmosphere. Will happily return.
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3 Blind MicePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Old Town
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4.8
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CarolynVIP
London •44 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoyed our food and the service was pleasant but a bit haphazard as the restaurant was so busy. For example, we had to ask for tap water three times and we were initially billed for 4 extra drinks.
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Mamma Roma RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Leith Walk
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4.7
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NEIL
Edinburgh/Midlothian •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Feb 2025
The Venison Ragu was amazing. Cracking wee eatery with very nice staff and good value for money. Hope to be in Edimburgh again soon to try other dishes.
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PiccolinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Old Town
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4.5

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