27 Best English Restaurants In Old Town

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A photo of Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie restaurant

1. Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie

4.3

Awesome(43)

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• English • The Royal Mile

Booked 4 times today

We happened to dine here when our first choice was full. We are so glad to have been bumped to this dining establishment also located in the Apex Waterloo place hotel. Make this your first choice for fine dining in Edinburgh. I happen to love fresh mussels cooked in a cream, butter, garlic sauce. I asked about the portions as I’ve been dissatisfied with both the quantity and quality of the dish in previous restaurants. Our server was a Ukrainian girl. She described the dish in detail. Upon arrival it was everything as described. Approximately 80 mussels in total. My party of four was overwhelmed by the quality of each dish. I cannot rate this establishment higher.

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2. Abbotsford Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(303)

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• English • Old Town

Booked 21 times today

Excellent freshly caught fish fry and great service and classic Scottish pub ambience

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3. White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

4.6

Exceptional(2444)

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• English • The Royal Mile

Booked 15 times today

★★★★★ Exceptional oysters and outstanding service We had a fantastic dinner at the White Horse on Canongate. We started with a dozen oysters, a mix of Lindisfarne, Carlingford and Islay. Every one was fresh, cold and briny, and it was great to compare them side by side. The shrimp tempura was light and crisp, and the Hot Platter for Two was the star of the night: generous, beautifully cooked and worth every penny. The service was just as good. Aislinn and the team were warm and attentive, knew the menu well, and made us feel looked after all evening. If you're in Edinburgh and love seafood, don't miss it. We'd happily come back.

4. Element

4.6

Exceptional(740)

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• English • New Town

Booked 23 times today

The people were literally the nicest I’ve ever met, don’t walk, RUN to grab a bite here. Highlight of our trip!!

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5. Hawksmoor Edinburgh

4.6

Exceptional(7303)

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• English • Edinburgh

Booked 115 times today

Another magnificent experience at Hawksmoor! Our server Louise was so warm, kind and helpful, and the meal was superb. We love steak, but nowhere else we have been measures up to Hawksmoor. Best Chateaubriand ever. Many thanks Louise, Iona and the amazing Hawksmoor team ❤️

6. The Olive Branch

4.7

Exceptional(1123)

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• English • New Town

Booked 11 times today

Olive Branch has a short menu and I could have eaten any of the choices. We were a party of three, the red was not very busy, the food was delicious, service great - especially when a big glass of red wine was spilt !

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7. 1802 Lounge & Grill

4.3

Awesome(102)

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• English • Edinburgh

Booked 5 times today

Gorgeous bar and restaurant. Excellent first class service in bar area and in restaurant downstairs , cocktails and food in restaurant fabulous. First time visiting would definitely recommend and will be returning

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8. Twenty Princes Street

4.6

Exceptional(2905)

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• English • New Town

Booked 1 time today

Set menu great value with good choices. Service impeccable. The staff are lovely.

9. Greenwoods

4.7

Exceptional(1454)

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• English • New Town

Booked 50 times today

An incredible & cozy spot for brunch! Kind and attentive hosts and we definitely plan to hit it again before we leave.

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10. Hanover 71 Café & Bistro

4.2

Awesome(11)

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• English • New Town

Booked 1 time today

Nice cosy place for breakfast. Nice bright airy decor with good attentive service

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27 restaurants available nearby

1. Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie

2. Abbotsford Restaurant

3. White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

4. Element

5. Hawksmoor Edinburgh

6. The Olive Branch

7. 1802 Lounge & Grill

8. Twenty Princes Street

9. Greenwoods

10. Hanover 71 Café & Bistro

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