All restaurant openings, reviews, and dining picks in Edinburgh
Newcomer Wahaca Edinburgh features the ‘Taste of Wahaca’ menu plus cocktail for £25pp daily in March, highlighting favourites like guacamole, taquitos, and tacos.
Wahaca Edinburgh
Mexican restaurant · 4.5 ★ · $$
New to the festival, The Garden at Kimpton Charlotte Square offers a sharing board and two spritzes for £27.50 daily throughout March, ideal for lighter dining.
The Garden
Restaurant · 4.2 ★
Pizza lovers can enjoy two courses for £19.50 at this new Eat Out Edinburgh participant Franco Manca, including any main menu pizza and a dessert or side.
Franco Manca Edinburgh - St. Andrews
Pizza restaurant · 4.4 ★ · $
New participant ASSAGINNI brings vibrant Italian flavours with 20% off the food bill Sunday to Thursday during Eat Out Edinburgh. Known for sociable small plates, fresh pasta, and antipasti.
ASSAGGINI - Edinburgh
Italian restaurant · 4.1 ★ · $$
First-time participant in Eat Out Edinburgh, Brasserie Prince at the iconic Balmoral Hotel offers three elegant courses for £35 Monday to Thursday. It features seasonal dishes with Scottish charm.
Brasserie Prince
Restaurant · 4.5 ★ · $$$$
Paesano, the popular Neapolitan pizzeria, has recently opened in Edinburgh and is participating in Eat Out Edinburgh for the first time. Guests can enjoy any pizza normally priced over £10 for just £10 during March. This marks its debut in the city's dining festival.
Paesano Pizza
Restaurant · 4.6 ★
Ishiku Wagyu & Steakhouse is a new addition to OpenTable's Edinburgh listings. It focuses on premium wagyu and steakhouse fare, appealing to meat enthusiasts.
Ishiku Wagyu & Steakhouse
Bucks Bar on Grindlay Street is new to Edinburgh, specializing in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers, and Bourbon. It brings a rock’n’roll vibe with the best free-range fried chicken.
Bucks Bar - Grindlay Street Edinburgh
American restaurant · 4.7 ★ · $$
Evergreen Bar & Kitchen is a brand new independently owned neighbourhood restaurant and bar in Edinburgh's west end. It serves exceptional food, cocktails, draft beer, and wines in a versatile venue steeped in Scottish history.
Evergreen Bar & Kitchen
Bar · 4.8 ★
Abacus at The Scholar is now open in the Southside for all-day dining, serving dishes that highlight the best of Scotland’s natural produce. It emphasizes local ingredients in a casual all-day setting.
Abacus at The Scholar
Restaurant · 4.3 ★
Jeannie’s Bakery has opened at Haymarket, specializing in a variety of sweet treats including cinnamon buns and pecan and honey caramel buns. It provides a delightful spot for bakery lovers seeking fresh pastries.
Jeannie's Bakery
Bakery · 5 ★
Uncle Tiger is a new restaurant opening on Bristo Place, bringing authentic Asian fare through immersive six-week rotational menus inspired by celebrated regions and cuisines across the continent. It offers a fresh dining experience focused on diverse Asian flavors.
Uncle Tiger
Restaurant · 5 ★
The Alchemist has opened a new location on George Street in Edinburgh, listed among new OpenTable additions.
The Alchemist George Street
Cocktail bar · 4.6 ★ · $$$
Herbie More's is featured as a new restaurant on OpenTable in Edinburgh.
Herbie More's
Bar · 5 ★
Nixos Greek Street Food is listed as a new restaurant to OpenTable in the Tollcross area of Edinburgh.
Nixos Greek Street Food - Tollcross
Meal takeaway · 4.8 ★
Scott Smith, the chef behind the fabulous Fhior which closed earlier this year, has teamed up with the owners of Lucky Yu and Bodega to open the Captain Darling on Hamilton Place in Stockbridge. It will serve classic pub grub with handmade pies using local seasonal produce, meats slow-cooked over coals, and an extensive selection of world wines and beers.
The Captain Darling
A new food spot, Café Calton, is opening on the site of the former Lookout on Calton Hill, featuring a stunning new outdoor terrace with panoramic views across the city and the Firth of Forth.
Cafe Calton
Coffee shop · 4.1 ★
Prezzo has opened on George Street on the site of the recently closed Gusto. This Italian chain's first new opening in five years, with existing branches in Braehead, Glasgow, and Union Square in Aberdeen.
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Edinburgh - CLOSED
Italian restaurant · 4.7 ★