In this guide
💡 The Short Version: Edinburgh has seven one-star Michelin restaurants (Timberyard, LYLA, Condita, AVERY, The Kitchin, Restaurant Martin Wishart and Heron), five Bib Gourmands (The Scran & Scallie, Skua, tipo, Noto and Ardfern) and no two- or three-star restaurant. The restaurants named by the most of the 14 publishers read are Timberyard (11), The Palmerston (10) and The Kitchin (9). For haggis go to Whiski Bar or Howies, for whisky to The Bow Bar (open 12:00 to 00:00 daily), and for fish and chips to The Chippy by Spencer, which is closed on Wednesdays. Or book a food walk: the Edinburgh Walking Food Tour with 5 Tastings, Haggis & Scotchad is from £95.50 for 3 hours.
📊 The evidence behind this guide. Nothing here is ranked on one visit. This pass reads 15 list pages from 14 publishers: The Times, The Guardian, BBC Good Food, Time Out, The Infatuation, The Last Concierge, Magstories and Wandering Wheatleys; three Edinburgh outlets (Secret Edinburgh, The Skinny and Everything Edinburgh); Where To Eat; and the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide as guides. Counts are publishers, not pages, and Edinburgh, other and guide counts are shown apart. The Michelin list and the Good Food Guide’s Edinburgh page are printed beside the places they name. How the guides are made
⚠️ Book direct. Michelin lists Timberyard, The Kitchin, Condita, Restaurant Martin Wishart, Skua, The Scran & Scallie, tipo and Noto as managing their own bookings: contact the restaurant, not a booking site. Condita has six tables.
Michelin and the other awards
The Michelin Guide’s Edinburgh list has seven one-star restaurants and five Bib Gourmand restaurants, a Bib Gourmand being good food at a fair price (Michelin Guide). Timberyard also holds a Michelin Green Star.
| Restaurant | Where | Michelin |
|---|---|---|
| Timberyard | 10 Lady Lawson Street | One star, Green Star |
| LYLA | 3 Royal Terrace | One star |
| Condita | 15 Salisbury Place | One star |
| AVERY | 54 Saint Stephen Street | One star |
| The Kitchin | 78 Commercial Quay, Leith | One star |
| Restaurant Martin Wishart | 54 The Shore, Leith | One star |
| Heron | 87-91a Henderson Street, Leith | One star |
| The Scran & Scallie | 1 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge | Bib Gourmand |
| Skua | 49 St Stephen Street, Stockbridge | Bib Gourmand |
| tipo | 110 Hanover Street | Bib Gourmand |
| Noto | 47a Thistle Street | Bib Gourmand |
| Ardfern | 10-12 Bonnington Road, Leith | Bib Gourmand |
Timberyard was named Best Restaurant in Scotland, and Cocktail Bar of the Year, at the National Restaurant Awards on 9 June 2026. The same awards’ UK top 100 placed Timberyard 25th, LYLA 33rd, The Kitchin 49th, Dogstar in Leith 51st and The Palmerston 65th (Edinburgh Evening News). The Good Food Guide’s Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 has four from Edinburgh: Ardfern (33rd), The Palmerston (36th), Barry Fish (68th) and Leftfield (72nd) (Edinburgh Evening News). Michelin’s best-of list, updated on 18 September 2026, names AVERY, Condita, LYLA, Noto, Purslane, Skua, The Scran & Scallie, The Spence, Timberyard and tipo (Michelin Guide).
The restaurants named by the most publishers
The count is the number of publishers that name the place, split into Edinburgh outlets, other outlets and the two guides.
| Place | Publishers | Edinburgh | Other | Guides | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberyard | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | A one-star warehouse conversion |
| The Palmerston | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | A former bank in the West End |
| The Kitchin | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | A one-star restaurant in Leith |
| Ardfern | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | A Bib Gourmand in Leith |
| LYLA | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | A one-star tasting menu on Royal Terrace |
| The Little Chartroom | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Ardfern’s neighbour on Bonnington Road |
| The Scran & Scallie | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | A Bib Gourmand pub in Stockbridge |
| tipo | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | An Italian Bib Gourmand on Hanover Street |
| Eleanore | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | A French-rooted bistro on Albert Place |
| Montrose | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | A wine bar and restaurant near Holyrood |
| Noto | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | A Bib Gourmand on Thistle Street |
| AVERY | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | A one-star restaurant in Stockbridge |
| Cardinal | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | A set-menu restaurant in Stockbridge |
| Pomelo | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | At 27 Sciennes Road, in the Good Food Guide |
| Skua | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | A Bib Gourmand basement in Stockbridge |
Heron, Kanpai, Restaurant Martin Wishart, The Witchery and Condita are named by four publishers each. Ting Thai Caravan is named by three Edinburgh outlets and no other, while Skua and Condita are named by none of the Edinburgh outlets.
The restaurants
Timberyard
10 Lady Lawson Street · Cited by 11 publishers (1 Edinburgh, 8 other, 2 guides) · one Michelin star and a Green Star · timberyard.co
A warehouse conversion behind a big red door, cooking a few prime ingredients simply: Michelin cites turbot with girolles, cucumber and smoked roe. It took Best Restaurant in Scotland at the 2026 National Restaurant Awards. Book direct on +44 131 221 1222.
The Palmerston
1 Palmerston Place · Cited by 10 publishers (2 Edinburgh, 7 other, 1 guide) · Michelin Selected
A former bank on a West End corner, now a bistro that Michelin says feels like a smart dining pub, with house-baked breads and pastries, whisky, local beer and sharing dishes such as a Borders venison, red wine and smoked bacon pie. It is 36th in the Good Food Guide’s best local restaurants of 2026.
The Kitchin
78 Commercial Quay, Leith · Cited by 9 publishers (2 Edinburgh, 6 other, 1 guide) · one Michelin star
Michelin files it under modern cuisine and lists it as managing its own bookings. It was 49th in the National Restaurant Awards top 100 of 2026.
The arch at the entrance to Commercial Quay in Leith. Photo: Tim Glover, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Ardfern and The Little Chartroom
10-12 and 14 Bonnington Road, Leith · Cited by 8 publishers each · Ardfern a Bib Gourmand, The Little Chartroom Michelin Selected
Two neighbouring sister restaurants on one street in Leith. Ardfern is 33rd in the Good Food Guide’s best local restaurants of 2026.
LYLA
3 Royal Terrace · Cited by 8 publishers (1 Edinburgh, 5 other, 2 guides) · one Michelin star
A seafood tasting menu in a Georgian townhouse on Royal Terrace, with an aperitif in the first-floor bar and bedrooms for guests who stay the night. The Times counted 28 seats. LYLA was 33rd in the 2026 National Restaurant Awards.
The Scran & Scallie
1 Comely Bank Road, Stockbridge · Cited by 8 publishers (1 Edinburgh, 5 other, 2 guides) · Michelin Bib Gourmand · scranandscallie.com
A neighbourhood pub that Michelin calls one of the busiest eateries in Edinburgh, so book: it serves haggis, neeps and tatties (swede and potatoes) and a fish pie. Phone +44 131 332 6281.
tipo
110 Hanover Street · Cited by 7 publishers (2 Edinburgh, 4 other, 1 guide) · Michelin Bib Gourmand · tipoedinburgh.co.uk
Named after the fine ‘00’ flour used for pasta, in the New Town. Michelin points to the homemade pastas, such as bigoli cacio e pepe, and the small plates. Phone +44 131 226 4545.
Montrose
1 Montrose Terrace · Cited by 7 publishers (1 Edinburgh, 5 other, 1 guide) · Michelin Selected
A 19th-century former inn near the Palace of Holyroodhouse, converted into a wine bar and restaurant by the owners of Timberyard, with two floors and sharing dishes.
Eleanore
30-31 Albert Place · Cited by 7 publishers (1 Edinburgh, 5 other, 1 guide) · Michelin Selected
A bistro from the team behind The Little Chartroom. Michelin says to order the English muffin with miso honey butter first.
AVERY
54 Saint Stephen Street · Cited by 6 publishers (1 Edinburgh, 4 other, 1 guide) · one Michelin star
The San Francisco restaurant of the American chef Rodney Wages, moved to a Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge. Michelin cites Orkney scallop with pineapple jus and a drinks flight of wine, sake, sherry and single malt.
Haggis
Seven pages from seven publishers were read on where to eat haggis. Howies is open seven days for lunch and dinner on Victoria Street in the Old Town and at Waterloo Place (howies.uk.com).
| Place | Publishers | Edinburgh | Other | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiski Bar and Whiski Rooms | 5 | 2 | 3 | The bar is at 119 High Street and serves a full haggis dinner |
| Howies | 4 | 1 | 3 | Victoria Street and Waterloo Place |
| Arcade Haggis & Whisky House | 3 | 3 | 0 | Named by Edinburgh outlets only |
| Makars Mash Bar | 3 | 3 | 0 | Custom-made haggis with vegan and gluten-free options |
| The Haggis Box | 3 | 2 | 1 | In the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile |
Haggis, neeps and tatties, served in a stack. Photo: HLron, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Whisky bars
Six lists were read on whisky bars. Amber, The Bow Bar and Whiski Bar are named by all six, and Kaleidoscope Bar, The Canny Man’s and the Scotch Malt Whisky Society by five.
Whiski Bar
119 High Street · Monday to Friday 10:00 to 01:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 01:00 · whiskibar.co.uk
More than 300 malts, a kitchen open all day and free live traditional music every night.
The front of Whiski Bar & Restaurant on the High Street. Photo: Andraszy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Bow Bar
80 West Bow · 12:00 to 00:00 daily · thebowbar.co.uk
Sells its own Bow Bar Collection of whisky bottlings, which can be bought only in the bar.
The Devil’s Advocate
9 Advocate’s Close · Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 00:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 01:00 · food to 21:30 · devilsadvocateedinburgh.co.uk
Named by two of the six lists. Over 300 whiskies, cocktails and seasonal Scottish dishes in a historic building, and access includes stairs.
Amber
354 Castlehill, at the Scotch Whisky Experience · opens at 12:00
The bar and restaurant of the Scotch Whisky Experience, whose tours and tastings are in Edinburgh whisky tours.
Fish and chips
Four current lists were read on fish and chips.
The Chippy by Spencer
77-79 Broughton Street · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 16:30 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday 16:00 to 23:00, Sunday 16:00 to 21:30 · closed Wednesday · thechippyedinburgh.com
Best team at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards 2025 (Deadline News). Closed on Wednesdays.
Dolphin Fish & Chips
36-38 North Junction Street, Leith
Winner of the Dazza’s Does It Fry award at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards 2025.
Landy’s Fish and Chips
29-31 North Bridge · landysfishandchips.co.uk
Best newcomer at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards 2025. The menu includes a Deep Fried Mars Bar.
The Fishmarket, Newhaven
23a Pier Place · 11:00 to 22:00 daily · thefishmarketnewhaven.co.uk
A fish restaurant and takeaway in Newhaven, open seven days.
Newhaven harbour, on the Firth of Forth. Photo: ozz13x, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
Plan the rest
For tea, see afternoon tea in Edinburgh. For a guided walk that eats through the Old Town, Edinburgh food tours compares them with their prices, and Edinburgh whisky tours covers the tastings. To fit meals to the sights, see Edinburgh in one or two days and Christmas in Edinburgh. Where to stay in Edinburgh compares the areas, and hotels near the Royal Mile lists the hotels round Whiski Bar, The Bow Bar and Howies.
Common questions
How many Michelin-starred restaurants does Edinburgh have?
Seven, each with one star: Timberyard, LYLA, Condita, AVERY, The Kitchin, Restaurant Martin Wishart and Heron. Edinburgh has no two- or three-star restaurant. Five restaurants hold a Bib Gourmand: The Scran & Scallie, Skua, tipo, Noto and Ardfern.
Which Edinburgh restaurant do the most lists name?
Timberyard, named by 11 of the 14 publishers read, then The Palmerston (10), The Kitchin (9), and Ardfern, LYLA, The Little Chartroom and The Scran & Scallie (8 each). Timberyard was named Best Restaurant in Scotland at the National Restaurant Awards on 9 June 2026.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Edinburgh?
For the Michelin-listed restaurants, yes: Michelin lists Timberyard, The Kitchin, Condita, Restaurant Martin Wishart, Skua, The Scran & Scallie, tipo and Noto as taking their own bookings, and calls The Scran & Scallie one of the busiest eateries in Edinburgh.
Where can I eat haggis in Edinburgh?
The lists name Whiski Bar and Whiski Rooms most often (5 of 7), then Howies on Victoria Street (4), and Arcade Haggis & Whisky House, Makars Mash Bar and The Haggis Box (3 each). Howies is open seven days for lunch and dinner.
Where is the best fish and chips in Edinburgh?
The Chippy by Spencer on Broughton Street was named best team at the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards 2025 and is closed on Wednesdays. Dolphin Fish & Chips in Leith won the Dazza's Does It Fry award and Landy's on North Bridge best newcomer.
What are the best whisky bars in Edinburgh?
Amber at the Scotch Whisky Experience, The Bow Bar and Whiski Bar are named by 6 of 6 whisky lists. The Bow Bar is open 12:00 to 00:00 daily, and Whiski Bar has live traditional music every night.
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