Looking for the best restaurants in Edinburgh’s West End? This small area, which is literally a step away from the City Centre, packs in a lot of culinary opportunities so you can dine from morning ’til night while avoiding the city’s tourists.
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West End Village Restaurants
- Le Di-Vin 9 Randolph Pl – Wine and French sharing menu
- Baba at Kimpton 38 Charlotte Square – Middle Eastern/Scottish fusion
- Indigo Yard 7 Charlotte Ln – Popular beer garden serving food
- La P’tite Folie 9 Randolph Pl – French restaurant in Edinburgh West End
- Forage & Chatter 1A Alva St – High-end, beautifully served meals
- The Huxley 1-3 Rutland St – Pub grub and live music
- Ghillie Dhu 2 Rutland Pl – Bar/restaurant in Georgian hall. Weekly ceilidh dancing and meal options
- Teuchters & A Room in the West End 26 William St – Ales, wine and food menu
- Roots 21 William St – Fresh salad bar, gluten and dairy-free options
Restaurants Near Haymarket Train Station
- Nomad Cafe 2 Haymarket Terrace – Friendly service, great smoothies
- La Marche Francais 9A W Maitland St – Quiet French cafe with a croissant breakfast deal
- The Palmerston 1 Palmerston Pl – Classic decor, you’ll smell the pastries before you enter
- Xiang Bala 63 Dalry Rd – Popular Chinese restaurant
- Locanda de Gusti 102 Dalry Rd – Naples-inspired menu
- Vietnam House Restaurant 1-3 Grove St – Family-owned, Vietnamese cuisine
- Hau Han 88 Haymarket Terrace – British-style Chinese food inspired by the dishes of Hong Kong
- Pomo Pizzeria 250 Morrison St – Bustling small pizzeria with 2-person seats on the street
Lothian Road Restaurants
- Red Squirrel 21 Lothian Rd – Chilled pub serving gourmet burgers and drinks
- Frizzante Proseccheria 95 Lothian Rd – Lively family-run Italian
- Ting Thai Caravan 55-57 Lothian Rd – One of three minimalist Thai restaurants, always delivers
- La Viola Cafe & Bistro 4 Earl Grey St – Super cute family-owned cafe, good banter
Other West End Guides
- Best West End bars
- Where to stay in the West End
- Dreamy Airbnbs in the City Centre
- West End Village guide
