The Voyage of Buck has been named the best overall restaurant in Edinburgh in this month's Diners' Choice Awards. The restaurant, which has an overall rating of 4.8 stars, has been praised for its great staff, excellent food and brilliant atmosphere.placeholder image
The Voyage of Buck has been named the best overall restaurant in Edinburgh in this month's Diners' Choice Awards. The restaurant, which has an overall rating of 4.8 stars, has been praised for its great staff, excellent food and brilliant atmosphere. | Google Maps

OpenTable: The best 15 restaurants in Edinburgh right now according to OpenTable diner reviews

Callum McCormack
By Callum McCormack

News Features Writer

Published 11th Oct 2025, 04:50 GMT
Updated 18th Oct 2025, 15:49 GMT

OpenTable has revealed its Diners’ Choice Awards for October, with 15 eateries in the Scottish capital having been named the best in the city.

The Diners’ Choice Lists are compiled and updated each month using customer reviews and aim to highlight the best local restaurants across five categories: Best Overall, Best Food, Best Service, Best Ambience and Best Value.

The Voyage of Buck has continued its reign at the top spot in Edinburgh this month, having named the Diners’ Top Pick for October.

Take a look through our gallery to see all the restaurants which have been recognised by OpenTable this month.

Little Capo makes the list for its high standard of service. This newcomer was rated at 4.8.

9. Little Capo

Little Capo makes the list for its high standard of service. This newcomer was rated at 4.8. | Contributed Photo: Contributed

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Chic bar and restaurant Nor' Loft tops the list for ambiance. It scored a 4.6

10. Nor’ Loft

Chic bar and restaurant Nor' Loft tops the list for ambiance. It scored a 4.6 Photo: JOHN NEED

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Located in Novotel, Paolozzi Beer & Kitchen was second highest rated for ambience. It scored 4.6 it was also praised for its "simple yet authentic dishes from around the world and just down the street."

11. Paolozzi Beer & Kitchen

Located in Novotel, Paolozzi Beer & Kitchen was second highest rated for ambience. It scored 4.6 it was also praised for its "simple yet authentic dishes from around the world and just down the street." | www.booking.com

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Pomo Pizzeria rounds out the top three for ambience. It was rated 4.7.

12. Pomo Pizzeria

Pomo Pizzeria rounds out the top three for ambience. It was rated 4.7. Photo: Third Party

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