Edinburgh

Possibly the finest dining experience in all of Scotland. — DK Eyewitness

Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced Scottish produce is the philosophy that has won a Michelin star for this elegant but unpretentious restaurant. — Lonely Planet

Asian, European, and traditional Scottish influences are apparent in dishes such as mackerel with sea arugula gnocchi, and beef fillet with bone marrow fritter and brandy cream. — Fodor's

Don't miss the sublime crab cappuccino (served, thankfully, in a large bowl instead of a coffee cup), with chunks of succulent crab submerged in a creamy bisque and topped, of course, with foam. — Frommer's

Enduring bistro that hasn’t lost its charm. A rigid observer of the SlowFood movement, expect the best ingredients. — Time Out

The imaginative menu features dishes such as raw venison, burnt oak oil, shallot, mustard, and buckwheat alongside smoked beef loin, shallot, burnt ramson, cauliflower, kohlrabi and mustard. — Frommer's

The restaurant serves traditional baked Scottish crotin and rabbit wrapped in Parma ham—all cooked to perfection. — Travel + Leisure

This Japanese restaurant, tucked away behind the Usher Hall, is understated, restrained, and sleek. — Frommer's

This quirky little eatery was once home to a royal gardener — Michelin Guide

If you’re going to eat in one clothes shop in Edinburgh, make it this one. — Time Out

Savoury lovers beware: Lovecrumbs forgoes the standard sandwiches in favour of all things sweet. Coffee is Artisan Roast, the Tea Anteaques, and cakes fresh. — Time Out

The name is a hint,  along with the huge image of a cow on the wall, as to what the menu offers. Apart from that the place is more cutely clinical rather than earthy and rustic. — Frommer's

Authentic French bistro offering boldly flavoured, regional French favourites; sit in the front room with its large windows and buzzy atmosphere — Michelin Guide

Paul Kitching's restaurant produces dishes that sound deceptively simple on the menu but reveal themselves to be a multilayered rainbow of ingredients. — Concierge

Lip-smacking and nostril-tingling arrangements of pork from hog roasts to pulled pork. — Time Out

Put your faith in the chef's hands at this neo-bistro with an intense focus on seasonable ingredients. — Time Out

Dark wood, lacquered maroon walls, and contemporary lighting isn't your typical veggie bistro decor, and a lot of diners here are even (gasp!) meat eaters. — Concierge

Tucked in next to the Hotel Missoni, this seafood restaurant from Edinburgh chef Roy Brett, once Rick Stein’s main chef in Padstow, turns out some sublime dishes such as grilled lemon sole. — Rough Guide

Right in the heart of New Town, Henderson's is another bona fide institution in the Scottish capital. — Frommer's

A stylish, long-standing restaurant with a chic cocktail bar, set in the basement of a grand hotel — Michelin Guide