OndinevsThe Witchery Restaurant
Both establishments are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Ondine ranks slightly better than The Witchery by the Castle. Ondine ranks #4 in Edinburgh with endorsements from 6 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Ondine
Concierge
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Fodor's Michelin Guide
2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1AD, Scotland
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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 "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 Plate
"Smart, lively restaurant dominated by an impressive horseshoe bar and a crustacean counter." Full review
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 "This fabulous seafood restaurant off the Royal Mile is making waves with its expertly prepared dishes from sustainable fishing sources." Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"This smart, lively restaurant is dominated by an impressive horseshoe bar and a crustacean counter" Full review
The Witchery Restaurant Concierge
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Rough Guide Fodor's Michelin Guide
Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NF, Scotland
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Concierge "With its atmospheric oak-paneled main dining room and airy converted courtyard (known as the Secret Garden), dinner at this 16th-century building near the castle gates verges on the theatrical."
Insight Guides "This atmospheric place offers a theatrical candlelit experience and features traditional/new-wave Scottish cuisine, such as rabbit stuffed with black pudding or Scottish oysters and langoustines."
Travel + Leisure "The restaurant serves traditional baked Scottish crotin and rabbit wrapped in Parma ham—all cooked to perfection." Full review
Time Out "Old-school charm and decadent dining without the stuffiness." Full review
Rough Guide "An upmarket restaurant set in magnificently over-the-top medieval surroundings full of Gothic panelling, tapestries and heavy stonework, all a mere broomstick-hop from the Castle."
Fodor's "The hundreds of "witches" who were executed on Castlehill, just yards from where you'll be seated, are the inspiration for this outstanding and atmospheric restaurant."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Located in a historic 16th century building at the gates of Edinburgh Castle, James Thomson's Witchery is the most atmospheric and spectacular dining destination in the city." Full review
