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The Honours vs Ondine

Both restaurants are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Ondine scores slightly higher than The Honours. Ondine comes in at #4 in Edinburgh with recommendations from 6 sources such as Concierge, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.

The Honours
The Honours
8 / 10
58A North Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3LU, Scotland
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Time Out Time Out
"An upmarket bistro that avoids pompousness. Steaks are recommended, although sugar lovers will be most impressed by the desserts." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Michelin Plate
"Owned by a well-established chef; a bustling brasserie with a smart, stylish interior and a pleasingly informal atmosphere." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Options range from soufflés to cottage pie with good seafood and offal in there too. "
Fodor's Fodor's
"Run by Martin Wishart, one of Edinburgh's true restaurant grandees, the Honours is a more relaxed (though no less pricey) alternative to his supertrendy, eponymous flagship." Full review
Frommer's Frommer'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." Full review
Ondine
Ondine
7 / 10
2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1AD, Scotland
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Concierge Concierge
"This modern seafood restaurant is the brainchild of Roy Brett, a local chef who cut his teeth with British seafood celeb chef Rick Stein."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This newcomer to the Edinburgh dining scene has perhaps made the biggest splash with its fresh seafood and fish dishes, using sustainably caught produce." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Michelin Plate
"Smart, lively restaurant dominated by an impressive horseshoe bar and a crustacean counter." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"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."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This fabulous seafood restaurant off the Royal Mile is making waves with its expertly prepared dishes from sustainable fishing sources." Full review
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