These are the 24 Michelin recommended restaurants in Edinburgh for 2019

Edinburgh is a city of food lovers - with festivals dedicated to different styles of food, new restaurants popping up all the time and chefs at the cutting edge of cuisine, there is no shortage of amazing places to eat.

Make sure you’re not missing out on the incredible food Edinburgh has to offer. To get you started, these are all the Edinburgh Michelin Guide recommended restaurants for 2019.

How many of these places have you been to? (Photo: Shutterstock)placeholder image
How many of these places have you been to? (Photo: Shutterstock)
Described as a "modest little suburban restaurant" by the guide, everything at Aizle is made in-house, from the hand churned butter to the herbs grown out back when the weather permits. 107-109 St Leonard's Street, EH8 9QYplaceholder image
Described as a "modest little suburban restaurant" by the guide, everything at Aizle is made in-house, from the hand churned butter to the herbs grown out back when the weather permits. 107-109 St Leonard's Street, EH8 9QY
This amazing eatery offers up authentic Korean home cooking - classic dishes include the likes of bulgogi, dolsot and jjigae which comes with your choice of meat or vegetables as the main ingredient. 5 Buccleuch St, EH8 9JNplaceholder image
This amazing eatery offers up authentic Korean home cooking - classic dishes include the likes of bulgogi, dolsot and jjigae which comes with your choice of meat or vegetables as the main ingredient. 5 Buccleuch St, EH8 9JN
This Thai restaurant is commended by the guide as having staff which are "super-friendly". The menu boasts a mixture of Thai classics and old family recipes - the spices are even flown in from Thailand. 23-23a Brougham Pl, EH3 9JUplaceholder image
This Thai restaurant is commended by the guide as having staff which are "super-friendly". The menu boasts a mixture of Thai classics and old family recipes - the spices are even flown in from Thailand. 23-23a Brougham Pl, EH3 9JU
Wedgwood is hidden away at the bottom of the Royal Mile. Worth seeking out this hidden gem, you'll be rewarded with dishes showcasing produce foraged from the surrounding countryside. 267 Canongate, Royal Mile, EH8 8BQplaceholder image
Wedgwood is hidden away at the bottom of the Royal Mile. Worth seeking out this hidden gem, you'll be rewarded with dishes showcasing produce foraged from the surrounding countryside. 267 Canongate, Royal Mile, EH8 8BQ
This restaurant boasts an impressive horseshoe bar and a crustacean counter, with classic menus that showcase Scottish seafood in straightforward dishes that let the ingredients really shine. 2 George IV Bridge, EH1 1ADplaceholder image
This restaurant boasts an impressive horseshoe bar and a crustacean counter, with classic menus that showcase Scottish seafood in straightforward dishes that let the ingredients really shine. 2 George IV Bridge, EH1 1AD
Timberyard is a trendy warehouse restaurant - spacious and with a rustic interior that incorporates wood burning stoves, Timberyard's menu offers "bites", "small" and "large" sizes to choose from. 10 Lady Lawson St, EH3 9DSplaceholder image
Timberyard is a trendy warehouse restaurant - spacious and with a rustic interior that incorporates wood burning stoves, Timberyard's menu offers "bites", "small" and "large" sizes to choose from. 10 Lady Lawson St, EH3 9DS
This modern Japanese restaurant boasts a sushi bar and elaborate dishes that offer up clean, well defined flavours. Perfect for both sushi experts and novices alike. 8-10 Grindlay St, EH3 9ASplaceholder image
This modern Japanese restaurant boasts a sushi bar and elaborate dishes that offer up clean, well defined flavours. Perfect for both sushi experts and novices alike. 8-10 Grindlay St, EH3 9AS
Situated in the shadow of the iconic Edinburgh castle, this contemporary restaurant boasts hand-painted wallpapers. The menu features dishes that are playful and ambitious. 33-35 Castle Terrace, EH1 2ELplaceholder image
Situated in the shadow of the iconic Edinburgh castle, this contemporary restaurant boasts hand-painted wallpapers. The menu features dishes that are playful and ambitious. 33-35 Castle Terrace, EH1 2EL
This restaurant is named after the wooden sculpture in St Giles Cathedral. The guide says that dishes "are more elaborate than the menu implies" with modern interpretations of Scottish classics. 343 High St, EH1 1PWplaceholder image
This restaurant is named after the wooden sculpture in St Giles Cathedral. The guide says that dishes "are more elaborate than the menu implies" with modern interpretations of Scottish classics. 343 High St, EH1 1PW
This restaurant is set in the basement of a grand Edwardian hotel, with red lacquered walls giving it a luxurious feel. The cooking boasts classic roots, but is also modern and intricate. 1 Princes St, EH2 2EQplaceholder image
This restaurant is set in the basement of a grand Edwardian hotel, with red lacquered walls giving it a luxurious feel. The cooking boasts classic roots, but is also modern and intricate. 1 Princes St, EH2 2EQ
This grand hotel restaurant opened in the 1920's and is modelled on a French salon. Classic Gallic dishes put Scottish produce in the spotlight, using techniques introduced by Escoffier. Princes Street, EH1 2ABplaceholder image
This grand hotel restaurant opened in the 1920's and is modelled on a French salon. Classic Gallic dishes put Scottish produce in the spotlight, using techniques introduced by Escoffier. Princes Street, EH1 2AB
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