Nicola Sturgeon has now announced that restaurants will be able to serve alcohol indoors from Monday, May 17.
While social distancing rules and curfews will still be in force, going out for lunch or dinner will feel more normal than it has for a long time.
Here are 10 eateries that may not be cheap but which are certain to serve you up a meal to remember.
1. Restaurant Martin Wishart
The Michelin-starred Restaurant Martin Wishart, in Leith, will be reopening on Wednesday, May 19. It offers "modern European cuisine using classical French techniques and the finest Scottish ingredients" and is one of Scotland's most highly-lauded restaurants. Photo: Google Maps
2. The Witchery by the Castle
Featuring probably the most atmospheric dining room in Edinburgh, the Witchery by the Castle is now welcoming diners back to its wood-panelled lavishly-decorated premises on the Royal Mile. For the ultimate in magical gastronomic experiences, book a table in the remarkable candle-lit Secret Garden. Photo: Google Maps
3. Rhubarb Edinburgh
Occupying a grand Regency room in the luxurious Prestonfield House Hotel, Rhubarb is named after the fact that Prestonfield was the first estate in Scotland to propogate the tasty plant int he 18th century. It features on the menu along with the best of locally sourced ingredients from small artisan suppliers. It is now open for bookings. Photo: Google Maps
4. The Kitchin
Located in a converted whisky warehouse in Leith, the Michelin-starred Kitchin regularly appears in list of the best restaurants in the UK and is now open for business. Tom Kitchin, a familiar face from numerous television cookery shows, promises "modern British seasonal cuisine influenced by French cooking techniques and an appreciation of the best quality ingredients available from Scotland's fantastic natural larder". Photo: Google Maps