The best independent restaurants in Edinburgh, chosen by our readers (Photo: Keith Cooks for Mariachi Restaurant)The best independent restaurants in Edinburgh, chosen by our readers (Photo: Keith Cooks for Mariachi Restaurant)
The best independent restaurants in Edinburgh, chosen by our readers (Photo: Keith Cooks for Mariachi Restaurant)

Edinburgh places to eat: The 16 best independent restaurants in Edinburgh, chosen by our readers

These are the 16 best independent restaurants in Edinburgh to try

Edinburgh has a huge variety of independent restaurants – from Michelin fine dining to homely Italian dishes, and from Mexican street food to classic French cuisine. Many are family-run establishments built on a love of good food and showcasing the best ingredients from Scotland’s larder. We asked readers on our Facebook page their favourite independent restaurants in Edinburgh.

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