Explore our list of standout restaurants in the city, each chosen for its unique offerings and consistent quality. Experience good food, thoughtful pairings, and the local culinary scene at its best.
David Bann is a celebrated vegetarian and vegan restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. The menu creatively blends Scottish traditions with global influences, with options to suit all occasions and tastes. With a minimalist design and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a great spot for any occasion.
David Bann is a celebrated vegetarian and vegan restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. The menu creatively blends Scottish traditions with global influences, with options to suit all occasions and tastes. With a minimalist design and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a great spot for any occasion.
Nestled on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, The Black Grape blends inventive, globally influenced small‑plate dining with a relaxed yet stylish wine and cocktail bar. From raw oysters and beef carpaccio to wild‑mushroom spring rolls, seared scallops, seabass and house‑seared steak, the menu draws on Scotland’s larder to offer a thoughtfully curated mix of seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes. With a carefully chosen wine list and creative cocktail selection, the venue balances culinary flair and convivial atmosphere — perfect for sharing dishes and enjoying a memorable meal in the heart of the city.
Nestled on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, The Black Grape blends inventive, globally influenced small‑plate dining with a relaxed yet stylish wine and cocktail bar. From raw oysters and beef carpaccio to wild‑mushroom spring rolls, seared scallops, seabass and house‑seared steak, the menu draws on Scotland’s larder to offer a thoughtfully curated mix of seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes. With a carefully chosen wine list and creative cocktail selection, the venue balances culinary flair and convivial atmosphere — perfect for sharing dishes and enjoying a memorable meal in the heart of the city.
On the Royal Mile, directly opposite St Giles' Cathedral, Luckenbooths takes its name from the locked market stalls that once crowded this very stretch of the Old Town. Part of Edinburgh's Bon Vivant Group, it's a celebration of Scotland's larder, from Highland game and haggis to smoked fish and seafood from the surrounding coast. The cooking stays true to traditional Scottish flavours while giving them a fresh, modern twist, with plenty of comfort and generosity on every plate. On a sunny day, the terrace overlooking the city's landmarks is hard to beat.
On the Royal Mile, directly opposite St Giles' Cathedral, Luckenbooths takes its name from the locked market stalls that once crowded this very stretch of the Old Town. Part of Edinburgh's Bon Vivant Group, it's a celebration of Scotland's larder, from Highland game and haggis to smoked fish and seafood from the surrounding coast. The cooking stays true to traditional Scottish flavours while giving them a fresh, modern twist, with plenty of comfort and generosity on every plate. On a sunny day, the terrace overlooking the city's landmarks is hard to beat.
On the site of the oldest inn on the Royal Mile, White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar brings a taste of the coast to the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The focus is the very best of British seafood and shellfish, sourced from boutique suppliers across the country and cooked with a light, creative touch. Oysters are shucked fresh at the bar, while the kitchen sends out small plates and sharing platters made for lingering over with friends. Add a hand-crafted cocktail or a glass of fizz and the evening takes care of itself. A seaside escape on Edinburgh's most famous street.
On the site of the oldest inn on the Royal Mile, White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar brings a taste of the coast to the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The focus is the very best of British seafood and shellfish, sourced from boutique suppliers across the country and cooked with a light, creative touch. Oysters are shucked fresh at the bar, while the kitchen sends out small plates and sharing platters made for lingering over with friends. Add a hand-crafted cocktail or a glass of fizz and the evening takes care of itself. A seaside escape on Edinburgh's most famous street.
Set beneath a C-listed brick railway arch on East Market Street, Chop House has been a fixture of Edinburgh's Old Town since 2016. Provenance is everything here, with beef sourced from artisan suppliers across Scotland, dry-aged in-house and cooked over an open-flame charcoal grill for that unmistakable smoky edge. It's classic British steakhouse cooking done with care and confidence, backed by a wine list from around the world and an inventive cocktail bar. The split-level space has a buzz that builds as the evening goes on.
Set beneath a C-listed brick railway arch on East Market Street, Chop House has been a fixture of Edinburgh's Old Town since 2016. Provenance is everything here, with beef sourced from artisan suppliers across Scotland, dry-aged in-house and cooked over an open-flame charcoal grill for that unmistakable smoky edge. It's classic British steakhouse cooking done with care and confidence, backed by a wine list from around the world and an inventive cocktail bar. The split-level space has a buzz that builds as the evening goes on.
Follow the fairy lights down Monteith's Close, halfway along the Royal Mile, and you'll find one of the Old Town's best-kept secrets. Since 2006, Monteiths has paired a chic cocktail bar with an intimate, dimly lit restaurant, and the kitchen is all about modern Scottish cooking built on the country's finest produce. Expect Scottish seafood, game and beef, cooked simply and finished with a contemporary touch. The bar team has real pedigree too, so save room for one more cocktail before you head back up the close into the bustle of the High Street.
Follow the fairy lights down Monteith's Close, halfway along the Royal Mile, and you'll find one of the Old Town's best-kept secrets. Since 2006, Monteiths has paired a chic cocktail bar with an intimate, dimly lit restaurant, and the kitchen is all about modern Scottish cooking built on the country's finest produce. Expect Scottish seafood, game and beef, cooked simply and finished with a contemporary touch. The bar team has real pedigree too, so save room for one more cocktail before you head back up the close into the bustle of the High Street.
They went before you.
‘"Dipping my toe"’
‘"It's like a little sneak peak"’
‘"I want to do every city"’
‘Exploring our local area’
‘"It's a good thing to do with friends"’
‘"You get to try different things"’
‘The fact that we can trial different restaurants...’
‘"Range of different restaurants"’
‘"So initially we thought..."’
‘"Everything you could wish for really"’
‘"Try Different places you maybe not try before"’
‘"You can dip in and out of the shops"’
‘"This takes me right out of my comfort zone"’
‘"I want to do this with my girls"’
Tickets can only be purchased in advance on this site. Ticket sales close Friday at 10 PM. Date changes and cancellations close at 4 PM two days before the tour starts. After payment, you can find your ticket in our free app.
1After purchase, your account and our app show 1. Your ticket 2. Your allergies and dietary notes 3. The restaurants Your 'route' is the order in which you visit the restaurants. You can add or change dietary notes and change your route until Friday at 10 PM.
2The Tour starts at noon. Present your ticket and enjoy your meal. Once done, no need to wait for anyone: you can proceed to the next restaurant. At each stop, show your ticket, relish the dish and drink, and then continue to the next. The kitchens close at 5pm.
3Change or cancel until 4 PM two days before the tour starts
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The cost of The Restaurant Tour is £79-£99 per person, depending on location. This includes six dishes, each paired with a suitable wine (or occasionally an alternative beverage). These will be served across six unique restaurants during the tour. Plus, you'll have access to the "Restaurant Tour" app.
No, The Restaurant Tour is self-guided. The complimentary app provides a list of all the restaurants you'll visit, presented in the correct sequence.
Once you've made your purchase, your ticket is automatically linked to your email address. Simply log into our app using that email, and your ticket will be available there.
After ordering, you can add or change allergies and dietary notes per person from your account or the app until Friday at 10 PM. If something is not listed, email us at info@restauranttour.co.uk.
Yes, but it depends on the route's capacity. You can choose a route when you buy the ticket, or adjust it afterward in the app until Friday at 10 PM.
You may cancel all or some tickets without charge until 4 PM two days before the tour starts. For Sunday tours, that means Friday at 4 PM. We return the value of the cancelled tickets to the original payment method. After the deadline, contact support. We review exceptions case by case.
Yes, you can change the date of your ticket until 4 PM two days before the tour starts. After the deadline, contact support. We review exceptions case by case.
Birmingham
Good value for money. Something fun for a Sunday. Good opportunity to see restaurants you'd not necessarily normally visit.
Bristol
I didn't really know what to expect as there were not many reviews out there when I booked but it was great fun. I visited parts of Bristol and restaurants that were previously unknown to me. The venues were great, as was the food. We felt very welcome and great effort had been made to provide us with interesting and tasty food and drink. Food was so plentiful that we took the last meal home in a doggie bag because we were stuffed and didn't want to waste it
Birmingham
The wide range of flavors was perfect. Each restaurant we visited had its unique charm, and the warm welcome from the staff made the day even more enjoyable. I discovered so many new restaurants! I can't wait to return.
Customer
I wasn’t sure what to expect but I loved every minute of the afternoon. The varied choice of restaurants was great and all of them went out there way to make it a great experience.
Liverpool
My partner and I booked on to the Castle street restaurant tour in Liverpool and it was possibly our favourite date we have ever been on! It was well organised, good value for money and a great opportunity to try new restaurants around our city which we have since visited regularly. I would definitely like to try one of the other tours.
Birmingham
Good value for money. Something fun for a Sunday. Good opportunity to see restaurants you'd not necessarily normally visit.
Bristol
I didn't really know what to expect as there were not many reviews out there when I booked but it was great fun. I visited parts of Bristol and restaurants that were previously unknown to me. The venues were great, as was the food. We felt very welcome and great effort had been made to provide us with interesting and tasty food and drink. Food was so plentiful that we took the last meal home in a doggie bag because we were stuffed and didn't want to waste it
Birmingham
The wide range of flavors was perfect. Each restaurant we visited had its unique charm, and the warm welcome from the staff made the day even more enjoyable. I discovered so many new restaurants! I can't wait to return.
Customer
I wasn’t sure what to expect but I loved every minute of the afternoon. The varied choice of restaurants was great and all of them went out there way to make it a great experience.
Liverpool
My partner and I booked on to the Castle street restaurant tour in Liverpool and it was possibly our favourite date we have ever been on! It was well organised, good value for money and a great opportunity to try new restaurants around our city which we have since visited regularly. I would definitely like to try one of the other tours.
Bristol
Very nice to do on a Sunday afternoon. Nice to get to know new restaurants. All participants did their very best to serve us delicious dishes. All dishes were tasty and particularly innovative.
Customer
Fantastic experience. Visited great restaurants I wouldn't have gone to otherwise.
Customer
What a wonderful, sociable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sampling different restaurants that we probably wouldn’t have tried, but will definitely visit again now👍Something for everyone, walking, talking, great fun, clever app, will definitely be booking again. Thank you🙏🏻
Bristol
It was a lovely day and whilst we were a little apprehensive of 6 restaurants in 6 hours we managed it very comfortably. The establishments were all in close proximity for walking - the longest being 5/6 minute walk. All the food was well presented and very tasty and the wine/drinks pairing worked well. Every establishment had lovely welcoming staff. We have visited more than 3 of the extablishments since then.
Customer
Really nice to visit the restaurants under our own steam and not be bearded around in groups. Variety of restaurants excellent and felt welcome at everyone we visited. Would definitely recommend The Restaurant Tour.
Bristol
Very nice to do on a Sunday afternoon. Nice to get to know new restaurants. All participants did their very best to serve us delicious dishes. All dishes were tasty and particularly innovative.
Customer
Fantastic experience. Visited great restaurants I wouldn't have gone to otherwise.
Customer
What a wonderful, sociable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sampling different restaurants that we probably wouldn’t have tried, but will definitely visit again now👍Something for everyone, walking, talking, great fun, clever app, will definitely be booking again. Thank you🙏🏻
Bristol
It was a lovely day and whilst we were a little apprehensive of 6 restaurants in 6 hours we managed it very comfortably. The establishments were all in close proximity for walking - the longest being 5/6 minute walk. All the food was well presented and very tasty and the wine/drinks pairing worked well. Every establishment had lovely welcoming staff. We have visited more than 3 of the extablishments since then.
Customer
Really nice to visit the restaurants under our own steam and not be bearded around in groups. Variety of restaurants excellent and felt welcome at everyone we visited. Would definitely recommend The Restaurant Tour.
