Scottish city that is 'dream for food lovers' crowned top foodie destination
It is home to countless popular and acclaimed restaurants.
Scottish city has been named the best in the country for foodies. It has even been described as a "dream for food lovers".
Scotland is known far and wide for its top-quality food. The country's cities, towns, and villages are home to countless restaurants and cafés that serve up world-class cuisine.
On Wednesday, June 11, LNER shared its "ultimate UK destination guide". As part of the guide, Edinburgh was named "the best city for foodies" in Scotland.
The Scottish capital was praised for its "highly diverse and vibrant food scene". It was found to have the most food and drink experiences per capita, with a total of 1,882 restaurants to choose from.
Food culture is "embraced by both locals and visitors" according to LNER. The experts revealed that there are almost 200,000 Instagram posts using food-related hashtags, while there are 165,000 average monthly searches for terms such as 'food hall', 'food market', and 'restaurants'.
The experts state that the Scottish capital features the highest number of Michelin Guide recommended restaurants per capita in Scotland, with 26 in total. As reported by the Daily Record, Michelin-starred restaurant Lyla was recently named the best in the country.
In total, there are seven Michelin-starred restaurants in Edinburgh. Timberyard, Avery, Condita, Heron, Martin Wishart, and The Kitchin have also all been recognised with a star.
Elsewhere, there are many other popular and acclaimed restaurants in the city. Indian restaurant Dishoom, neighbourhood bistro The Little Chartroom, and vegetarian eatery Hendersons are among the many options.
Edinburgh is also home to plenty of more budget-friendly alternatives when it comes to food. The city is renowned for its popular takeaways and lower-cost eateries.
Affordable restaurants in Edinburgh include Chez Jules and Civerinos. The former is a French bistro that serves up dishes such as classic coq au vin and chargrilled skirt steak au poivre with pommes frites, while Civerinos is a local pizzeria chain with various venues around the city.
There is also an abundance of gastropubs dotted around Edinburgh serving up pub classics and Sunday roasts. These include The Scran and Scallie in the stylish Stockbridge neighbourhood and The Queens Arms a short walk from the iconic Princes Street.
LNER stated: "Edinburgh isn't just a feast for the eyes—it's a dream for food lovers too. With the highest number of MICHELIN Guide-star restaurants in Scotland and an ever-growing list of top-rated food and drink experiences, it's no surprise the city was named the Good Food Guide's Most Exciting Food Destination of 2025.
"From local bakeries and street food trucks, to restaurants with serious flair, there's something to please every palate."
Elsewhere, LNER named Brighton the top foodie destination in England. The seaside resort was singled out for its 17 Michelin Guide recommended restaurants per capita, as well as its high volume of Instagram buzz from food lovers.
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