Stylish brasserie in a characterful Victorian hotel; once home to 'The Scotsman' newspaper. Beautiful room with ornate ceiling, dark wood panelling and minstrels' gallery. Scottish cuisine.

Small, split-level restaurant, just across from St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile. Simple interior; some tables overlook a rear courtyard. Seasonal menus change every six weeks, offering a mix of unfussy classics and more modern dishes.

Popular, atmospheric, split-level bistro with bold white and crimson décor, hidden away at bottom of Royal Mile. Personally run, with friendly staff. Well-presented, seasonal dishes.

Delightful restaurant where a light, bright interior offsets dark floors and brown leather chairs. Brasserie classics display plenty of Scottish produce; excellent value 3 course set menu.

A stylish, long-standing restaurant located in the basement of a grand Edwardian hotel. The formal dining room feels luxurious and intimate, with plush banquettes and lacquered red walls hung with modern art. Intricate, modern, visually impressive co..

Smart, lively restaurant dominated by granite-topped bar and crustacean counter. Classic menus showcase prime Scottish seafood. Straightforward, tasty cooking. Well-structured service.

Stylish mezzanine restaurant with buzzy atmosphere, set amongst the trademark stripes of this fashion house hotel. Classic Italian dishes served on boldly patterned china; some sharing plates.

Wonderful skyline views from huge room-length window; great sunsets. Bar divides it into formal area with pricier modern European menu, and more casual brasserie; good Scottish ingredients.

Located within a boutique hotel, a classical French bistro which plays host to regular themed lunches. Main menu offers traditional European choices and is accompanied by a superb wine list.

Modern restaurant set within a Georgian house in the heart of the city. Cooking is original, innovative and very visual, with Scottish produce arriving in unusual flavour and texture combinations. Good value set lunch and pre-theatre menus.

Simple eatery set on the first floor of a classic Georgian mid-terraced property; the original opening in the 'Dogs' group. Two high-ceilinged, shabby chic dining rooms and appealing bar area. Robust, good value comfort food is crafted from fresh, lo..

Sister to 'The Dogs' next door, with similar canine-themed décor. Simple, spacious and open-plan, with a buzzy atmosphere and friendly service. Good value, rustic Italian dishes.

Relaxed eatery in the city backstreets, with a darkly lit interior, tightly packed tables and a cheery, welcoming team. A large blackboard announces the twice daily menu; choose four £1 bite-sized starters, then an interesting main dish.

Smart Georgian townhouse with high-ceilinged dining room, contemporary décor and an open kitchen. The restaurant's name reflects the number of dishes per course; skilful and innovative cooking offers some quirky combinations. Opulent 1st floor sittin..

Long-standing classical French bistro, hidden away down a side street. Simple interior crammed full of mirrors and bric-a-brac. Affordable daily menu with Gallic touch. Friendly service.

Authentic French bistro with basement épicerie; sit in the front room, with its large windows, gingham tablecloths and buzzy atmosphere. Keenly priced menus offer classic French dishes.

Contemporary rooftop restaurant with buzzy atmosphere and good service. Huge glass windows and superb terrace boast city, river and castle views. Bar and grill menus display modern cooking.

Set in the shadows of the castle, an understatedly stylish restaurant with gilded ceiling and attractive bar-lounge. Refined cooking showcases seasonal, local produce in an assured, unfussy manner, following a 'nature to plate' philosophy.

Friendly, well-run restaurant adjacent to Lyceum Theatre. Head upstairs for classic Italian dishes and all-Italian wine list, with great value pre-theatre menus. Book or come after 8pm.

Owned by a well-established chef, a bustling brasserie with a smart, stylish interior and pleasingly informal atmosphere. Menus take their influences from throughout Europe but have a French leaning and always offer some Scottish dishes.