Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Edinburgh/Midlothian

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Allanton Inn

4.9

4.9 (153)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Duns

About the restaurant

Sourcing and showcasing local and seasonal produce are the primary focus of the Kitchen team at the Allanton Inn. The Borders is rich in a wide variety of produce from local land and waters, and we are proud of our connections with local farmers where quality is allied to best farming practices.

Please note - we only allow dogs in the beer garden, not indoors.

Top review

MOIRA

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Will definitely return to Allanton Inn. Staff were very welcoming & food outstanding.

Paz Taqueria

4.7

4.7 (21)

£25 and under

Mexican

Musselburgh

About the restaurant

Paz Taqueria is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh, celebrated for its authentic street food, hand-pressed tacos, and expertly crafted cocktails. With a focus on bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Paz Taqueria brings a slice of Mexico to the city.

Top review

anne

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Good food in a low key casual environment. An amazing gastronomic experience.

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Experience

New Year's Eve at Paz!

3 Blind Mice

4.9

4.9 (288)

£26 to £40

Pizzeria

Old Town

About the restaurant

Experience Pizza like never before! At 3 Blind Mice, we provide exceptional pizzas, sides and salads alongside the perfect frosted pint, the finest wines, or fabulous cocktails, all served by our amazing team. So, if you're looking for pizza excellence in a spectacular setting, we think you'll enjoy it here.

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Trish

Dined 7 days ago

Loved the ambience of this place and the food was just as great. Service was top notch. We will be back

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Experience

The Burrow Cocktail Bar

Port of Leith Distillery

4.7

4.7 (368)

£25 and under

Scottish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Situated on the eighth floor of the Port of Leith Distillery, the Bar contains some of the finest and most exciting new wave whiskies from Scotland and around the world.

With stunning views of Edinburgh, Leith and the Firth of Forth, the 200-bottle double-height back bar is intended to invite discovery and enlightenment at the sheer wonder and variety of global whisky alchemy.

Much like the whisky the distillery seeks to create, everything else the bar has to offer is inspired by the provenance of the Forth Valley, and Leith’s rich food and drink heritage.

With a seasonally inspired food menu of local and indigenous ingredients, Head Chef Patrick and his team, combine classic and modern techniques, championing the best of Scotland’s farmers and produce.

We look forward to welcoming you in for a dram.

Our Kitchen closes at 9:30pm Tuesday - Saturday and 7:30pm Sunday - Monday.
Our Bar Snacks menu runs all night.

Top review

Tracy

Dined today

A fabulous place to meet family and friends. Super friendly staff and a great menu - and the views! Highly recommended.

Tapa

4.8

4.8 (1456)

£26 to £40

Spanish

Leith

About the restaurant

We are a multiple award winning restaurant, first opening our doors in Edinburgh in 2009.

Whether it’s the blast of warmth that welcomes you as you step off the plane, the guitarist in that bustling side street bar you chanced upon or the very last meal of your trip, we wanted to create an atmosphere in Tapa that was evocative of our most vibrant memories of Spain!

From Michelin starred restaurants in Madrid to roadside cafes in Sanlúcar de Barrameda we celebrate the incredibly diverse range of ingredients and stunning dishes that we’ve experienced on our travels through Spain by placing an emphasis on small, artisanal Spanish producers and ingredients almost impossible to source out with Spain.

This is our experience of Spain and we look forward to sharing it with you very soon!

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Jane

Dined 2 days ago

Warm welcome. Food was delicious as always. Great value, especially on Thursdays 😁

Mia Italian Kitchen Dalry

4.8

4.8 (1534)

£25 and under

Italian

Haymarket

About the restaurant

We are a family-run Italian restaurant that has been established in November 2013. We are proud to have become many peoples’ favourite local restaurant in Edinburgh. We have 2 restaurants situated in Dalry & Morningside areas of Edinburgh.

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IainVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Back again, another great lunch last this year back often in 2024

Forage & Chatter

4.7

4.7 (1951)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

A consistent multi award winning Restaurant Forage & Chatter in Edinburgh boasts the best locally sourced and foraged produce, nestled in Edinburgh's West End. A experience you will not forget. Come and visit us!

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Sarah

Dined 7 days ago

Went out as a group of four to celebrate my brother in-laws birthday and cannot fault anything. Staff were warm and welcoming, service was great, food was delicious and plentiful, music and ambiance were excellent. A lovely and relaxed evening was had by all, no sense that they were trying to rush you out the door- we were the last customers to leave. Will definitely return.

Tolbooth Tavern

4.6

4.6 (242)

£25 and under

Scottish

Old Town

About the restaurant

Built in 1591, the Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh was formerly part of the original Canongate Tolbooth. This medieval building was used to divide the Royal Burgh of Edinburgh and Canongate.

The Tolbooth Tavern is a cosy traditional Scottish pub full of character and charm. The small exterior gives way to a spacious bar and mezzanine dining area. It boasts a fantastic spot along the Royal Mile.

Serving hearty home-cooked Scottish fayre using locally sourced produce, we are sure to keep you full before a full day on the tourist trail or join us for an evening exploring our fine whisky collection.

Our house favourites include Cullen skink, Tolbooth burgers, freshly landed Scottish fish n chips and our Tolbooth steak and sausage pie.

If you want to embrace dark history and immerse yourself in a spooky atmosphere, The Tolbooth Tavern is a must visit whilst in Edinburgh.

Top review

Evelyn

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, service and ambience. Had a great time.

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Burns Day At The Tolbooth

SEN Vietnamese Dining

4.9

4.9 (1023)

£26 to £40

Vietnamese

Newington

About the restaurant

Welcome to SEN. We look forward to your visit and serving you soon!

Top review

Gillian

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Superb meal in this fabulous small restaurant. Fourth time here and won’t be the last. So good with genuine Vietnamese flavour vibes. Felt like I was back there. A must try

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Popular dish

Salt and Pepper Squid

4.7

4.7 (1265)

£25 and under

Spanish

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

La Casa is run by a young family. They have a real passion for good food served in a cosy environment. Hope you’ll enjoy their newest creation! La Casa is a fun and vibrant Tapas & Mezze restaurant in a cosy, bright and airy surroundings. We are situated in a ‘forever growing’ Dalry neighbourhood. Our aim in La Casa is to bring Mediterranean flavours to the streets of Edinburgh. We use only the best ingredients from the top suppliers to make sure that every dish is as authentic to its origin as possible.

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Elise

Dined 2 days ago

The food was excellent and the service was great. I would definitely recommend La Casa to my friends and family

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Popular dish

Greek Salad

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