The hugely-popular series of guide books have been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900. The Guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few establishments, while it awards Bib Gourmands and recommends others.
There are still only three Edinburgh restaurants with Michelin stars – Condita, Restaurant Martin Wishart and The Kitchin – but a number of others are recommended in the 2023 guide.
Both The Scran & Scallie and Noto were recognised with a prestigious Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.
Here is every Edinburgh restaurant to make the Michelin Guide 2023 – and what critics had to say about them.
Both The Scran & Scallie and Noto were recognised with a prestigious Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.
. The Edinbugh restaurant's in the Micheline Guide.
The Michelin Guide 2023 is available – and an impressive 26 Edinburgh restaurants feature. Photo: Third Party
. Martin Wishart
Where: 54 The Shore, Leith, EH6 6RA, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: One MICHELIN Star: High quality cooking, worth a stop! Photo: 54 The Shore, Leith, EH6 6RA, United Kingdom
. Timberyard
Where: 10 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DS, United Kingdom. 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
. 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
. 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
. The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage
Where: Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH7 5AA, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: Take in some of the best views of the city from the full-length windows of this modern, cantilevered building in a wonderful spot on the top of Calton Hill. Photo: Third Party
. Heron
Where: 87-91a Henderson Street, Leith, EH6 6ED, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: Confidently prepared dishes follow a less-is-more approach and flavour combinations are appealing. Photo: Third Party
. The Broughton
Where: 46-48a Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA. The Michelin Guide says: 'Menus are short but appealing, with traditional dishes given an attractive modern makeover'. Photo: Third Party
. 21212
Where: 3 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: Cooking is innovative and features quirky combinations; ‘21212’ reflects the number of dishes per cour Photo: Third Party
. Mono
Where: 85 South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1HN, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: The bar menu offers classic plates, while the progressive set tasting menu uses a mix of Scottish and Italian produce in modern dishes with an authentic Italian heart. Photo: Third Party
. Number One
Where: 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: Behind the striking Edwardian façade of The Balmoral, one of Scotland’s top hotels, sits this stylish basement restaurant. Photo: Third Party
. Fhior
Where: 36 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3SB, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: Creative modern cooking showcases local and foraged produce, with their one acre garden the real driving force behind the menus. Photo: Third Party
21. Spry
Where: 1 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4AE, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: This wine shop, set on the ground floor of a classic Georgian house by the famous Leith Walk, sells a wide selection of naturally produced, often organic wines. Enjoy them in-house alongside some of their great value seasonal small plates. Photo: Third Party
22. Dulse
Where: 17 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh EH2 4QW. The Michelin Guide says: 'Make it an occasion by starting with a cocktail in the ground floor wine floor before heading upstairs to enjoy terrific Scottish seafood'. Photo: Third Party
23. Rabbit Hole
Where: 11 Roseneath Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1JH, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: There’s a great value set price lunch menu, while the evening à la carte ramps things up a gear. Photo: Third Party
24. The Broughton
Where: 46-48A Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3SA, United Kingdom. The Michelin Guide says: Menus are short but appealing, with traditional dishes given an attractive modern makeover. Photo: Third Party