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Dunbars Close · Best Restaurants · Curated · Updated 2026
Best Restaurants near Dunbars Close
Discover the best restaurants near Dunbars Close. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best restaurants near Dunbars Close
Tolbooth Tavern
Historic Royal Mile pub blending 400 years of Scottish history with authentic cuisine and warm hospitality.
167 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN
Wedgwood The Restaurant
Fine dining on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile blending Scottish tradition with Asian-inspired finesse in an elegant, intimate setting.
267 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8BQ
La Garrigue
Experience authentic Languedoc French cuisine in Edinburgh’s charming Old Town bistro with rustic flavours and vibrant ambiance.
31 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh EH1 1DH
The Nether Bow Port Cafe & Bistro
Cozy bistro on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile serving diverse breakfast and lunch options in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
12 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB
Monteiths
A chic and cozy fine dining spot on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, blending modern Scottish cuisine with creative cocktails in a warm, intimate setting.
61 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR
The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage
Elevated dining with panoramic Edinburgh views, celebrating seasonal Scottish cuisine in a stunning modern setting atop Calton Hill.
38 Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5AA
Howies Restaurant
Experience authentic Scottish cuisine in a stunning Georgian dining hall at Howies Waterloo Place, Edinburgh’s beloved local gem.
29 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ
The Gardener's Cottage
An intimate Edinburgh dining gem blending seasonal Scottish produce with rustic charm in a historic garden cottage setting.
Royal Terrace Gardens, 1 London Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5DX
Duck & Waffle
A playful modern British restaurant in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter, famed for its signature duck and waffle and vibrant, Instagrammable atmosphere.
400-402 St James Cres, Edinburgh EH1 3AE
The Piper's Rest
Experience authentic Scottish hospitality with hearty fare, craft drinks, and nightly live music in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.
3 Hunter Square, Edinburgh EH1 1QW
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