30 Romantic Restaurants near Edinburgh

We found 30 Romantic restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital and second-largest city (after Glasgow) has more than its fair share of charm – helped by the spectacular setting of the famous Castle Rock and the distinctly unique character of the medieval Old Town and planned Georgian New Town districts. Tourism is an important economic mainstay – in August alone, the Edinburgh Festivals bring in more than four million visitors – and restaurants in Edinburgh play their part, too. With five Michelin-starred establishments and a fine selection of coffee shops, cafés and bistros catering for every taste, there’s really no reason to settle for generic touristy places. Choice ranges from fine-dining stars such as The Kitchin and Restaurant Martin Wishart to the hugely popular modern-Scottish Angels with Bagpipes, from David Bann (topping the list of vegetarian eateries) to Mother India’s Café. It’s also worth seeking out long-established places with legendary reputations such as Café St Honoré.

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Romantic Restaurants near Edinburgh
Romantic Restaurants near Edinburgh
Romantic Restaurants near Edinburgh
Romantic Restaurants near Edinburgh
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Fhior

Fhior

Bonnington, EH1 3SB
0.3 miles
Gold BritishOver £80Scottish
What we think
"Edinburgh isn’t short of good restaurants, but many of them fall into the two camps of casual vs fine dining, with a chasm in between for people ..." Read our full review
Ballie Ballerson Edinburgh

Ballie Ballerson Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH1 2QN
0.5 miles
BarsUnder £30
Gather a group and get yourselves down to Ballie Ballerson in Edinburgh for the ultimate nostalgic experience! This unique ball pit cocktail bar combines gi ... Find out more
Blackwoods

Blackwoods

Edinburgh, EH3 6EF
0.8 miles
£30 - £49BistroBrasserieFishGastropubHotel BarsInternationalModern EuropeanScottishSteak
Although this sophisticated brasserie is proud of its roots, you’re unlikely to find much cliché here: no tartan serviettes or stag’s hea ... Find out more
Dean Banks at the Pompadour

Dean Banks at the Pompadour

Edinburgh, EH1 2AB
0.8 miles
Over £80Scottish
L’Escargot Bleu

L’Escargot Bleu

Edinburgh, EH1 3SA
0.4 miles
Bronze £30 - £49French
What we think
"As chef/patron of cheery blue-fronted L’Escargot Bleu, Fred Berkmiller is immensely proud of his French heritage – in fact, you can almost ..." Read our full review
Merchants Restaurant

Merchants Restaurant

Old Town, EH1 2QD
0.4 miles
£50 - £79BritishScottish
Nestling in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town and only a stone's throw away from historic Greyfriar's Churchyard and the Grassmarket, Merchants is one of th ... Find out more
White Horse - Edinburgh

White Horse - Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH8 8AA
0.3 miles
FishOver £80Scottish
If you are looking for one of the best seafood spots in Edinburgh, the White Horse is the place to go. Found in the oldest inn on the Royal Mile which had b ... Find out more
RIO Brazilian Steakhouse Edinburgh

RIO Brazilian Steakhouse Edinburgh

New Town, EH2 2LR
0.4 miles
£50 - £79BrazilianSteak
Despite being in the centre of Edinburgh, Rio Steakhouse transports customers to the Tijuca Urban Forest that surrounds Rio de Janeiro, with planted walls a ... Find out more
Lyla

Lyla

Abbeyhill, EH7 5AB
0.4 miles
Gold BritishOver £80Scottish
What we think
"Long before Lyla was a twinkle in Stuart Ralston’s eye, the chef was solving the equation of a successful restaurant through three other Edinburg ..." Read our full review
Terra Marique

Terra Marique

Edinburgh city centre, EH1 2EL
0.7 miles
£30 - £49ItalianMediterranean
Terra Marique isn’t your everyday Italian restaurant. Instead of churning out the same pasta and pizza dishes you’ve come to see on most Italian ... Find out more
Timberyard

Timberyard

Old Town, EH3 9DS
0.7 miles
Gold BritishModern EuropeanOver £80
What we think
"In the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, the unsuspecting, neat entrance to Timberyard opens up to reveal a room of cathedral proportions. The feeling of bei ..." Read our full review
Taisteal

Taisteal

Edinburgh, EH1 3JX
0.3 miles
Bronze £30 - £49InternationalScottish
What we think
"With so much culinary talent in Edinburgh it’s hard for small independents to make their mark on the scene. Taisteal, headed up by MasterChef: Th ..." Read our full review
Frizzante Proseccheria

Frizzante Proseccheria

Edinburgh, EH3 9AW
0.8 miles
£30 - £49ItalianMediterraneanPizza
Aizle

Aizle

New Town, EH2 4HQ
0.7 miles
InternationalOver £80
The Black Grape Wine Bar

The Black Grape Wine Bar

Holyrood, EH8 8AB
0.3 miles
£30 - £49ItalianMediterraneanSpanish
Small plates, wine and good times says the catchline for this characterful Holyrood refuelling station. Roast chicken croquette, steak tartare, pea and parm ... Find out more
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