Worry not, though, as travel guide Time Out has compiled a handy list of the best places to dine out in our fair city.
Take a look through our picture galley to see, in no particular order, what the Time Out team considers to be the city’s very best restaurants.
And before you go, please let us know your own favourite in the comments section.
5. The Little Chartroom
Where: 14 Bonnington Rd, Edinburgh EH6 5JD. Time Out says: Named for the owners’ passion for sailing, The Little Chartroom is a much talked-about addition to Edinburgh's dining scene and one that actually lives up to the hype. Photo: Third Party
6. Timberyard
Where: 10 Lady Lawson St, Edinburgh EH3 9DS. Time Out says: Elaborate dishes in an artistic setting. Photo: Third Party
7. L’Escargot Bleu
Where: 56 Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3SA. Time Out says: A welcoming bistro that serves up French cuisine crafted from Scottish produce. Photo: Third Party
8. 21212
Where: 3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh EH7 5AB. Time Out says: The cooking is among Scotland’s best. Photo: Third Party