The food bible has been published by French tyre company Michelin since way back in 1900. The 2025 Michelin Guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few establishments, while it awards Bib Gourmands and recommends others.
Following the big announcement in February, Edinburgh now has seven one-Michelin-star restaurants – more than any other city in Scotland – but a number of other eateries are recommended in the 2025 guide.
Scroll through our photo gallery to see every restaurant from Edinburgh and the Lothians to feature in the Michelin Guide 2025 – and find out what the publication’s critics say about them.
9. The Wee Restaurant
Where: 17 Main Street, North Queensferry, Inverkeithing KY11 1JG. The Michelin Guide says: 'A likeable modern restaurant in the shadow of the Forth Rail Bridge. Its grey brick walls are hung with bold art and, as its name suggests, it’s small and cosy'. Photo: Third Party
10. Aizle
Where: 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: The constantly evolving menu takes on a tasting format and comprises pared-back dishes made up of the latest seasonal harvest. Try one of their homemade kombuchas. Photo: Third Party
11. Timberyard
Where: 10 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DS, United Kingdom. One Star: High quality cooking. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours. Photo: Third Party
12. La Potinière
Where: Main Street, Gullane EH31 2AA. The Michelin Guide says: An icon in the Scottish restaurant industry, this sweet little restaurant is run in a very personal way by owners Mary and Keith, who share the cooking. Photo: Third Party