Restaurants

With breathtaking views of the city, the Castle and beyond, the multi award-winning Cannonball Restaurant serves traditional Scottish food, all made with the finest ingredients from Scotland’s bountiful larder. The seasonal menu and tasting menus change monthly to showcase the very best of what is on offer. Available for private hire for groups of 30-70 guests. more details…

Rhubarb delivers all of the gourmet delights, magic, drama and romance you would expect from the creator of the Witchery by the Castle. Wickedly rich and dramatic this stylish and oh-so glamorous restaurant occupies grand Regency rooms at the heart of Prestonfield. Discover a gourmet retreat with a reputation as the capital's most memorable dining experience. more details…

The Dining Room Restaurant is located on the first floor with views across the private Queen Street gardens. Modern French Scottish cuisine with friendly, unfussy service. Choose from either the Menu du Jour, A  La Carte menus or indulge in a 5 course taster menu, delightful dishes matched with wine or single cask whiskies.       more details…

Uniquely located at the gates of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland’s most famous restaurant has become a world renowned institution since its creation by James Thomson over thirty years ago. The Witchery’s unique location, stunning décor and legendary food have ensured the Witchery’s place as an unmissable destination for any visitor to the city. more details…

‘Uniquely for a museum this has become the hottest table in Edinburgh.’ AA Gill, Sunday Times‘It’s so filmic and bizarre. Everything about the Tower, run by James Thomson, is designed to impress.’ Food Illustrated‘There are few restaurants anywhere with a more impressive setting… The chic interior wouldn’t look out of place in a bigger capital city. more details…

A welcoming brasserie located in the heart of Edinburgh, One Square offers a modern Scottish take on drinking and dining. Open from early in the morning until the wee small hours, this is a place to enjoy local and seasonal produce in perfectly relaxed surroundings. more details…

The Pompadour by Galvin was unveiled in the autumn 2012 in one of Scotland’s most magnificent dining rooms at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian. With views of Edinburgh Castle, a private salon cocktail bar and exquisite hand-painted wall panels – The Pompadour by Galvin offers a world-class culinary experience. Chris and Jeff are two of Britain’s most influential chefs. more details…

At the Whiski Rooms we are as passionate about food as we are about Whisky. Using only fresh, local produce, all our delicious food is made on site with a traditional Scottish flare and at great prices! What’s more, with over 280 whiskies to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice. We even have our very own Whisky Shop on site so you can take a bottle, or a gift hamper home. more details…

A partnership between Jamie Oliver and his Italian mentor, chef Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie's Italian has won thousands of fans for its delicious and affordable food since the launch of its first restaurant in 2008. The Jamie's Italian menu is based on dishes you'd find people eating all over Italy, made with care but delivered without fuss.  more details…

Whighams Wine Cellars was opened in August 1983, on the site of early 19th century cellars, in the basement of a private residence in Charlotte Square, situated in the city's Georgian New Town. Whighams has grown to become a leading wine bar and restaurant in Scotland's capital city - regularly winning awards, and frequented by locals as well as visitors from around the world. more details…