With its majestic Castle, cobbled streets and Harry Potter alleyways, Edinburgh’s Old Town is truly a magical place.
But, with so much choice in this part of the Capital, it can be hard to decide where to go for a decent bite to eat. Well, let us help you narrow it down.
Here are 12 of the highest rated restaurants in Edinburgh’s Old Town, as rank by Google reviews. (And here are the best in New Town and Leith).
Here are 12 of the highest rated restaurants in Edinburgh’s Old Town, as rank by Google reviews. (And here are the best in New Town and Leith).
9. Divino Enoteca
A few minutes walk from Greyfriar's Kirkyard in Merchant Street is Divino Enoteca, an Italian with a contemporary twist. With an award-winning wine list, this restaurant boasts of being one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. "We've been to Michelin star restaurants and we haven't had as good of a service as we found here," wrote one reviewer. Rating: 4.6 (415 reviews). Photo: Other
Wedgwood serves seasonal Scottish produce and foraged herbs prepared with occasional Asian touches. Customers have raved about its "magnificent" and "phenomenal" food and friendly service. Rating: 4.6 (411 reviews). Photo: Google
Another French restaurant on our list is La Garrigue, found just off the Royal Mile in Jeffrey Street, with great views of Calton Hill. Inspired by the owner's country upbringing in Languedoc, it offers rustic family style cooking, with a large selection of wines from the area of France known as Le Midi. Gordon Ramsay named it as his favourite French bistrot. But if that's not convincing enough, Google reviewers gave it a 4.6 rating (289 reviews). Photo: La Garrigue
If you are a fan of pulled pork, there really is no better place in Edinburgh to try than Oink in Victoria Street. Located on the road which inspired Harry Potter's Diagon Alley, Oink showcases hog roasts with a number of different sauces and even haggis if you like. "Best pulled roast pork I ever had," said one reviewer. Rating: 4.5 of 1,722 reviews. Photo: Oink
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