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The 15 best restaurants in and around Edinburgh according to OpenTable reviews
Despite being around an hour's drive from Edinburgh, the Allanton Inn has been named the top pick of restaurants in and around the city on OpenTable, with an overall rating of five stars. The restaurant showcases local and seasonal produce and the team has good connections with local farmers. | Google Maps
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Scotsman
4 days ago
- Scotsman
The 15 best restaurants in and around Edinburgh according to OpenTable's
The Diners' Choice Lists are compiled and updated each month using diners' reviews and aim to highlight the best local restaurants across five categories: Best Overall, Best Food, Best Service, Best Ambience and Best Value. The list for Edinburgh and Midlothian was updated on August 5 and, although the best overall restaurant is located an hour's drive from the Scottish capital, many city centre favourites have been recognised among the city's best. Scroll through our gallery to see which restaurants have been recognised by OpenTable this month. 1 . Allanton Inn The Allanton Inn has been named the diners' top pick on OpenTable, with an overall rating of five stars. The restaurant showcases local and seasonal produce and the team has good connections with local farmers. | Google Maps Photo Sales 2 . The Cavaliere The Cavaliere has also been named in the top three restaurants in and around Edinburgh. Diners have praised both its food and service. | Google Maps Photo Sales 3 . Yamato Yamato has also been named in the top three restaurants in Edinburgh and Midlothian. It is praised for its traditional Japanese cuisine, great service and variety of dishes. | Google Maps Photo Sales 4 . SEN Vietnamese Dining SEN Vietnamese Dining, in West Nicholson Street, has been named the best restaurant in Edinburgh and Midlothian for food. It has been praised for its 'authentic' dishes and 'exceptional flavours'. | Google Maps Photo Sales Related topics: RestaurantsEdinburghLothians
The Sun
13-08-2025
- The Sun
The best restaurants across the UK with outdoor seating so you can eat al fresco in the sunshine
WITH temperatures hotting up again, you might be thinking of where you can dine al fresco. You certainly wouldn't be the only one dreaming of a glass of wine (or whatever you like to drink) and some good food outside in the sunshine. 12 12 12 And with the weather expected to stay balmy all week, there's plenty of opportunity for that. But it can be hard to work out which restaurants near you have outdoor seating. That's why we've asked experts at OpenTable to put together this guide with the top restaurants across the country with outdoor dining. It's based on which restaurants have the top reviews AND can offer outdoor seating - so you know you'll be getting a good meal as well as enjoying the sunshine. We've listed the top picks for each area (based on the highest review score) and there's also a full list of 43 restaurants if you scroll down... London - Marcus Kitchen & Bar 12 You'll have to travel to Enfield Town in north London to try out this gem, but its glowing reviews suggest it's worth the trip. It was awarded Best Italian Restaurant in the South and East of England by The Italian Awards last year, and it also made OpenTable's top 100 UK restaurants in 2024. The restaurant cooks up a mix of typical Neapolitan and southern Italian recipes. They include amatriciana and sausage ragu pastas, as well as a slow-cooked wild boar stew. Reviewers rave about it as the "best Italian food in London" and "top notch". Beach Club that's like being on the Med One person even said: "We had just come back from a holiday in Italy but the meal we had here was the best Italian we have had for a very long time." Glasgow - The Prancing Stag 12 Family-run restaurant The Prancing Stag offers modern, seasonal Scottish food. It was awarded an AA Rosette award for culinary excellence for three years in a row, so you know it will be pretty impressive. You can get hearty dishes like the Duo of Scottish Pork with roast fillet and crispy pork belly, or Cairngorn Roe Deer. Reviewers say it's "probably one of the nicest meals we have ever had" and "always a 5* experience". Manchester - BAR SAN JUAN Authentic Spanish tapas restaurant BAR SAN JUAN has earned an impressive 4.9 out of 5 stars on OpenTable. The Chorlton tapas bar has traditional decor and imports its beer and wine from Spain. It's got the classics you'd expect like gambas prawns, patatas bravas and calamari, but its menu also includes slow-cooked beef cheeks and pan-fried diced fillet steak. One happy reviewer says: "Without a doubt my favourite restaurant in the whole of Greater Manchester. Nothing to fault." Another described it as "absolutely outstanding" and having a "lovely friendly authentic vibe". Yorkshire - Stefano's Pizza Head to Harrogate and you'll find an authentic Italian pizzeria serving up traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas. Stefano's Pizza uses a wood-fired pizza oven to cook its tasty dishes. They include the Mortadella pizza which comes with fior de latte mozzarella, mortadella ham, stracciatella cheese and pistachio. Then there's also the Diavola, the Capricciosa, and the spicy Nduja pizzas. One reviewer said you'd be "hard pushed to find better anywhere". Another raved: "This is my new favourite place for pizza. You won't be disappointed." Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Bucks Bar Grindlay Street claims to have "the best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted". And if the reviews are anything to go by, its customers agree. One person said: "Honestly no matter what bucks you go to the service is always top notch, food is always great honestly one of the best restaurants out there." The restaurant describes itself as a rock'n'roll bar serving up buttermilk fried chicken, Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon. Plus, its menu is also famous for its wings and its chicken and waffles. Cornwall - Argoe Expect super-fresh seafood from harbour-side restaurant Argoe. It's set in Newlyn, a lively fishing hub, and takes inspiration from European coastal cooking while using regional ingredients. Dishes like hand-dived scallops, monkfish and grilled octopus are cooked on the restaurant 's charcoal grill. Plus there's a big selection of wines and Cornish spirits. Reviewers say you get "fresh fish caught by the boats you can see from the restaurant and beautifully cooked by attentive staff". One person even said it was some of the best food they'd eaten in a long time. Kent - Sotirio's Bar and Restaurant 12 This Folkestone gem offers up Greek food by the seaside. It's earned a huge 4.9 out of 5 stars on OpenTable, with reviewers praising its "amazing" food. There's a meze option that comes with baklava and ice cream for dessert, or you can opt for main dishes like moussaka, racks of lamb and souvlaki. One reviewer said: "I couldn't recommend Sotirios enough! The host's, service and food were all outstanding. "The food is definitely made with passion and love! Will definitely be visiting again." Newcastle - The Broad Chare 12 It says a lot about The Broad Chare that it was immediately awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand when it opened in 2011. It's kept the award every year since in recognition of its "good quality, good value cooking" - which is traditional gastropub fare, done well. The gastropub has standout dishes like haggis on toast, crispy duck leg, grilled butcher's steak and a ground rump steak burger. Reviewers praise its "first class food and friendly service". One repeat customer said: "We have been a number of times and it always delivers a great experience." Norfolk - The Lodge at Salhouse This family-run pub is set inside a charming 19th century vicarage which has recently been renovated. It's surrounded by the picturesque Norfolk Broads - meaning you can work up an appetite on a long walk before your meal. Among the delights on its menu are pan roasted honey duck breast with garlic fondant potatoes, a Spanish-style pork mix grill, and golden beer battered fillet of haddock with beef dripping homecut chips. Customers say it's "perfect in every way" and "always a pleasure" to visit. One recent visitor said: "This was our first time here and WOW the food was outstanding!!!! Shall definitely be revisiting." Full list of top restaurants with outdoor dining London: Ognisko El Pirata of Mayfair Frederick's Marcus Kitchen & Bar Scott's Mayfair Glasgow: Bucks Bar West KELP Mharsanta Gael & Grain The Prancing Stag Manchester: Albert's Standish BAR SAN JUAN Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester Hawksmoor Manchester 20 Stories Restaurant Yorkshire: Lucia – York The Star Inn The City Devour Vivido Bar & Restaurant Stefano's Pizza Edinburgh: Angels with Bagpipes Down the Hatch Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street Ardnamurchan Cornwall: Argoe Beach House Falmouth Porthminster Beach Cafe The Longstore, Charlestown The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling Kent: Land + Sea Rocksalt Sotirio's Bar and Restaurant The Fordwich Arms Restaurant Turkuaz Newcastle/Northumberland: Blackfriars Restaurant Jolly Fisherman at Craster The Broad Chare The Potted Lobster Norfolk: The Dun Cow The Lodge at Salhouse The Pigs Edgefield The White Horse - Brancaster Staithe White Horse, Holme-next-the-Sea
Daily Record
12-08-2025
- Daily Record
The Scottish city restaurant that was named 'top outdoor dining' destination
"Absolutely faultless service, divine food and great outdoor seating." Scotland is home to countless world-class restaurants. However, given the country's famously unpredictable weather, it should come as no shock that many only offer indoor seating. With the end of summer in sight, time is running out to enjoy some al fresco dining before the temperatures drop. Fortunately, there are a lot of renowned eateries that actually do have seating outside. As reported by the Daily Record, the "best outdoor dining restaurants" in Scotland were named earlier this year. Food experts at OpenTable shared a list of the top 100 outdoor eateries across the UK. Among the restaurants that were included on the experts' list is KELP in Glasgow. The restaurant, which is located on the city's Cowcaddens Road, specialises in fresh and sustainably sourced seafood. KELP sources its unique and artisan products from the Highlands and Islands. Almost every type of seafood on the restaurant's menu originates from a different destination in Scotland, with its trout netted in Tobermory and its langoustines caught off the shore of Skye. The restaurant offers both an a la carte and a market menu, with the latter including two dishes and a side for £24.95. Dishes include squid tostada with pumpkin seed salsa macha and radish, Isle of Skye landed langoustines with bearnaise butter and grilled lemon, and Orkney crab doughnut with brown crab emulsion, chilli, and sesame. KELP also has a bar where customers can enjoy a quiet drink. It serves a wide selection of beverages, from wine and cocktails to beers and spirits—as well as a large selection of whisky. Meanwhile, the restaurant's outdoor seating area is comprised of a spacious terrace. The space benefits from plants that provide an idyllic backdrop, while soft lighting gives it an intimate atmosphere in the evening. Reservations at KELP are available between 12pm and 9pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Tables can also be booked between 3pm and 9pm on Sundays, while the restaurant is closed on Mondays. OpenTable stated: "KELP offers a charming outdoor dining experience on its shaded garden patio, a peaceful city oasis that is perfect for enjoying the fresh Glasgow air and a chilled bottle of rosé on warm days. "The restaurant focuses on Scottish, sustainably sourced seafood and locally supplied ingredients, delivering fresh, high-quality dishes in a relaxed setting." In addition to being named one of the UK's top outdoor dining destinations, KELP has also received rave reviews from customers. On Google, the restaurant has a rating of 4.7 out of five after 417 reviews. One customer wrote: "Absolutely faultless service, divine food and great outdoor seating. We visited as part of a weekend away and enjoyed three dishes each. Hard recommend on the monkfish." A second shared: "Little oasis in the centre of Glasgow, the food is contemporary Scottish seafood. There is indoor seating and outdoor bench tables." Other Glasgow eateries to be named among the "best outdoor dining restaurants" in Scotland include The Prancing Stag, Bucks Bar, and Ardnamurchan. Elsewhere, Angels with Bagpipes in Edinburgh also made the list. More information can be found on the KELP website. Meanwhile, the full list of the top 100 restaurants for outdoor dining can be found on the OpenTable website.
