9 of the best restaurants opened in Edinburgh in 2019 - according to our critics

If you fancy an evening experiencing the best of Edinburgh’s excellent restaurant scene and are looking for recommendations then look no further.

These are some of the best new restaurants that have opened in Edinburgh since the start of 2019. From casual pizza to sushi and fine dining, there is something for even the fussiest of eaters in the capital. All of these restaurants were given a 7/10 or higher by critics.

These are the best new restaurants in Edinburgh according to our critics (Photo: TSPL/Ian Rutherford/Lisa Ferguson/Neil Hanna)placeholder image
These are the best new restaurants in Edinburgh according to our critics (Photo: TSPL/Ian Rutherford/Lisa Ferguson/Neil Hanna)
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, The Caledonian, Rutland Street, Edinburgh.placeholder image
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, The Caledonian, Rutland Street, Edinburgh.
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12 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
60 Home Street, Edinburghplaceholder image
60 Home Street, Edinburgh
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