The Honours
What the experts agree on
Martin Wishart's relaxed brasserie delivers refined European cooking without pretension—try the iconic crab cappuccino or exceptional steaks in a smart, informal setting that outshines typical fine dining stuffiness.
"An upmarket bistro that avoids pompousness. Steaks are recommended, although sugar lovers will be most impressed by the desserts." Full review
Michelin Plate
"Owned by a well-established chef; a bustling brasserie with a smart, stylish interior and a pleasingly informal atmosphere." Full review
"Options range from soufflés to cottage pie with good seafood and offal in there too.
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"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
"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