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Looking for 5-star dining experiences on a backpacker’s budget?
With a bit of research and precise timings, it is possible.
Keep reading to find out our secret to affordable fine dining in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh’s Affordable Fine Dining Restaurants
You can eat lunch at these establishments for under £35. Yes, you read that right.
Up to 3 courses for under £35.
Now, I don’t know about you, but I’d say that’s a bargain!
Wedgwood
Wedgwood is an award-winning restaurant on the Canongate in Edinburgh that serves a lunch menu from 12-3 pm.
Combining Scottish and European cuisine ensures your taste buds are given a delightful dance.
Price?
For two courses you pay £27.50.
Sweet tooth?
Then three takes you up to £32.50.
Wedgewood also offers a takeout menu.
The Witchery
A predilection for opulence and history?
Well, one of Scotland’s most famous restaurants The Witchery is just for you.
Be warned: pre-booking is an absolute must.
In the shadow of the castle, you couldn’t get a more enchanting setting for such a glorious eatery.

Lunch is served from 12 pm until 5.30 pm, and two courses in this little piece of heaven will only cost £35.
However, a bottle of water does cost £5; ask for tap.
The Witchery By The Castle also appears in my guide on the best places to stay in Edinburgh.

Chez Jules, 3 Courses Under £13
For the best value dining experience, head to Chez Jules on Hanover Street—a charming slice of Paris in the heart of the city.
Lunch is served from 12 pm to 4 pm, with one course for just £8.90, two for £10.90, or three for £12.90.
Chez Jules and The Witchery also made it to our most romantic restaurant guide.
Me and 5 family members are coming for 1day on 21st August to the Tattoo and I’m looking for a lovely restaurant that might do early bird menu to eat say 6.30 Witchery looks good but any suggestions would be welcome must be good food but lovely interior too Thank you
Hi Brenda, so many choices! You can see suggestions in our food and drink guides.
I’m looking for somewhere for dinner with the family 11 adults and 3 children to celebrate my up coming 70th birthday
Hi Alison, I had a lovely meal at Howie’s, and there were many families dining around us. Wishing you a happy birthday!