Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TIPPING
As is the rule across most of Britain, a gratuity of 10% is the average for
service, although you can leave nothing if you feel service was poor. On the other
hand, if you were truly impressed, leaving up to 20% can be considered. At a few
restaurants, service is included in the check automatically, so there's no need to add
a gratuity on top of that.
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BEST DINING BETS
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Best Dining Experience: Restaurant Martin Wishart,
54 The Shore
(
&
0131/553-3557
), is one of the best restaurants in the U.K., let alone Edin-
burgh and Scotland. See p. 83.
W
Best Hotel Restaurant: Number One,
The Balmoral, 1 Princes St.
(
&
0131/557-6727
), is another Michelin star holder, with memorable cuisine.
See p. 73.
W
Best Innovative Cooking: 21212,
3 Royal Terrace, Calton Hill (
&
0845/22-
21212
), has been turning heads since opening in 2009. See p. 76.
W
Best Restaurant with Great Views Too:
Forth Floor Restaurant
& Bras-
serie,
Harvey Nichols, 30-34 St. Andrew Sq. (
&
0131/524-8350
), is a marvel-
ous place for a meal with views over the city. See p. 76.
W
Best Thai Food:
Dusit,
49a Thistle St. (
&
0131/220-6846
),
manages to
maintain authenticity while using great local produce. See p. 78.
W
Best Vegetarian Restaurant: David Bann,
56-58 St. Mary's St. (
&
0131/556-
5888
), proves that meat-free meals are not only good for you but can taste fan-
tastic, too. See p. 80.
W
Best for Late-Night Supper:
The Witchery by the Castle,
Boswell Court,
Castlehill, Royal Mile (
&
0131/225-5613
), is unparalleled for a meal in the
run-up to midnight. See p. 80.
W
Best for a Casual Meal: Spoon Café Bistro,
6a Nicolson St. (
&
0131/557-
4567
), is owned by a classically trained chef who knows just which ingredients
work brilliantly together. See p. 82.
W
Best Modern Scottish Restaurant: The Kitchin,
78 Commercial Quay
(
&
0131/555-1755
), has in chef/owner Tom Kitchin one of the most talented
young cooks in the country. See p. 83.
W
Best Indian Restaurant: Khushi's Diner,
32b West Nicolson St.
(
&
0131/667-4871
), is one of the longest continually operating Indian restau-
rants in the U.K. See p. 83.
RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE
AMERICAN
Bell's Diner
FISH/SEAFOOD
Café Royal Oyster Bar
(New Town, $, p. 79)
(New Town,
$$, p. 78)
Fishers Bistro (Leith and New Town, $$,
p. 84)
CAFES
Spoon Café Bistro
(Old Town, $,
p. 82)
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:
$$$$
= Very Expensive
$$$
= Expensive
$$
= Moderate
$
= Inexpensive
