Top-rated Restaurants in Edinburgh, Scotland

Top-rated Restaurants in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, is a beautiful, exciting city that is host to many well-regarded restaurants. There are four restaurants in Edinburgh that carry a prestigious Michelin star, described as "a very good restaurant in its category," according to the Michelin Guide rating system. They are Martin Wishart, Number One Restaurant, Plumed Horse and The Kitchin. These restaurants also rank highly among those listed in the AA Restaurant Guide. All prices quoted below are in great British pounds (GBP).

Number One Restaurant

Number One Restaurant is located in The Balmoral hotel on Princes Street and serves both French- and Scottish-style cuisine. It holds a three-rosette rating from AA Restaurant Guide. Number One Restaurant is open for dinner daily with prices from 57 to 62 GBP.

1 Princes St.
Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ
+44 (0) 131 557 6727
restaurantnumberone.com

Restaurant Martin Wishart

Restaurant Martin Wishart was awarded four rosettes by the AA Restaurant Guide as well as numerous other accolades, including Scotland's first Michelin star in 2001 and, more recently, the title of Best Restaurant in Scotland given by The Good Food Guide for 2010.

Martin Wishart is located at the Port of Leith in Edinburgh and is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, serving French cuisine ranging from modern to traditional fare.

54 The Shore
Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6RA
+44 (0) 131 553 3557
martin-wishart.co.uk/restaurant-martin-wishart/home.aspx

Plumed Horse

Plumed Horse can be found on Henderson Street in Leith in Edinburgh and is open Tuesday through Saturday for both lunch and dinner. Prices range from 23 to 52 GBP for a menu of modern European cuisine served from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

50-54 Henderson St.
Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6DE
+44 (0) 131 554 5556
plumedhorse.co.uk/index.html

The Kitchin

The Kitchin, named for its founders Tom and Michaela Kitchin, is located in the Leith waterfront district and offers French and Scottish dishes. Its a la carte prices are listed as ranging from 24 to 67 GBP and are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.

78 Commercial Quay
Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6LX
+44 (0) 131 555 1755
thekitchin.com

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