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Restaurant Martin WishartvsThe Witchery
Both establishments are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Restaurant Martin Wishart scores significantly higher than The Witchery by the Castle. Restaurant Martin Wishart has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 10 reviewers such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Rough Guide.
Restaurant Martin Wishart
Concierge
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
54 The Shore, Edinburgh EH6 6RA, Scotland
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Concierge "Having done much to kick-start Edinburgh's fine-dining scene, many would say that Wishart remains at the head of the pack."
Frommer's "Despite a Michelin star and a host of local awards, chef/owner Martin Wishart is the antithesis of the high-profile prima donna or loud-mouthed TV chef." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The namesake of renowned local chef Martin Wishart, this Michelin one-starred restaurant is housed in an understated building on the bank of the Water of Leith." Full review
Time Out "If you’re going to spend big, spend it at this Michelin-starred marvel in Leith." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Possibly the finest dining experience in all of Scotland."
Rough Guide "Wows the gourmets with highly accomplished and exquisitely presented
dishes featuring Scottish-sourced fish and meat. "
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Elegant modern restaurant with immaculately set tables and attentive, professional service." Full review
Afar Magazine "Signature dishes include a sublime ravioli of Borders partridge with cabbage in truffle cream.
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Fodor's "Slightly out of town but worth every penny of the taxi fare, this restaurant's well-known chef woos diners with an impeccable and varied menu of beautifully presented, French-influenced dishes." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The eponymous chef has worked with Albert Roux, Marco Pierre White and Nick Nairn, and brings a modern French approach to the best Scottish produce." Full review
The Witchery 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
