Best Dinner Places to Eat in Jamestown

"Located in the port of Leith and opened in 1999 Martin Wishart has a solid reputation in Edinburgh as being one of the best restaurants in the city. Rather than piecing together your own meal from the extensive menu, it is best to opt for the six-course tasting menu prepared by the chef each evening, there are some variations available, including a vegetarian menu, and a fish menu, so that the dishes cater for a wide audience. If you are drinking have staff pick out wines to pair with each of the dishes."

"Edinburgh native Martin Wishart has been cooking up a storm at his eponymous restaurant in Leith for the past 20 years and was awarded a Michelin star in 2001 – retaining it ever since. The classic French cuisine, served in a contemporary dining room, is mouth-watering perfection. Go the whole hog and plump for the eight-course tasting menu, which perfectly showcases Wishart’s skills, including exquisite dishes such as Black Angus beef, sliced pig’s trotter, squab pigeon and Calvados ganache."

"Walking into The Kitchin from the chilly Leith waterfront is like being wrapped in a warm, expensive mohair blanket. Comfort is the word that comes to mind—you'll immediately send that you're in very safe hands. Since opening this restaurant in 2006, Tom and Michaela Kitchin have been awarded a Michelin star, among many other accolades."

"Enjoy French fusion worthy of its Michelin star in the sleek dining room of The Kitchin. The philosophy here is “From Nature to Plate,” with Chef Tom Kitchin using only Scottish produce as well as undertaking all the butchering of meat and in-house to ensure diners are consuming the freshest food possible."

"After a morning spent meandering around the vintage shops of Grassmarket, pop into this charming café for a juice, a veggie snack and a dose of green goodness. Find your perch by a pastel-hued table amid jungle-esque decor and sip on a smoothie (the Ass-Aye-Eee with berries, açai, apple and coconut milk is delightfully sweet) and nibble on a slice of toasted sourdough or a warm bowl of veggie curry."

"Get your brunch fix at Hula Juice Bar in Grassmarket, which serves up smoothie bowls, sourdough sandwiches and colourful salads to Edinburgh’s health foodies."

"Best for Night owls and groups of friendsIn a nutshell A Tunnock’s teacake’s throw from the main tourist sights and shopping of Edinburgh city centre, this hotel benefits from a cluster of trip-making bars and restaurants on the doorstep. You’ll love the buzz of The Huxley, the people-watching ground-floor pub, and staying in to dine at Kyloe steakhouse is never a bad idea. Then there are the rooms, castle-view suites and apartments: all firmly in the four-star bracket, but overlooking Shandwick Place and with an in-the-thick-of-things vibe.Don’t miss A subterranean tasting tour of Edinburgh Gin Distillery, located below the hotel."

"A bright, contemporary West End hotel complete with a popular steak restaurant and its very own gin distillery. The 4-star exceptionally rated Rutland Hotel offers an unassuming style and seems to be effortlessly hip without even trying. Herringbone flooring, baroque mirrors, and retro furnishing combine beautifully to give the bedrooms an interior design magazine feel, whilst bathrooms are sleek with white metro tiling, slate floors, and walk-in showers or Jacuzzi baths."

"Tucked in the heart of the city’s diverse West End, The Rutland Hotel & Apartments offer unparalleled castle views, award-winning steaks and a refreshing sense of individuality. Indulge in The Scotch Whisky Experience only 13 minutes on foot, or the romantic cobblestoned Lovers Touch at 12 minutes walk. The warm Romance Package guarantees a wonderful night in Castle View rooms with unforgettable scenery, beautiful rose petal turn-down and sparkling champagne."

"Billed as Edinburgh’s most “talked about boutique hotel,” the 4-star highly rated Tigerlily Hotel is unique in almost every single way. Imaginative and totally eclectic, boring hotel decor gives way to a delight for the senses in this George Street hotel, close to all of the city’s main attractions. Bedrooms at this cool and trendy Edinburgh hotel are mismatched but decadent, offering superior comfort teamed with kitsch accessories and bold statement pieces, while the bathrooms are little havens of peace and tranquillity."

"This is not for the faint-hearted: Tigerlily is all about cocktails and shoes and shopping and partying. It’s fun, buzzing and endlessly entertaining. All 33 rooms have king-sized beds, big armchairs or sofas and creamy rugs on stripped wood floors."

"Standing in one of the city's most fashionable districts for shopping and dining, Tigerlily makes a perfect accommodation and dining option."

"The Table has a mere ten spots for lucky diners to get a front-row seat as their Chefs craft a seven-course menu from an open-air kitchen. Guests can interact and ask the Chefs questions as they watch their meal come to fruition in an intimate and relaxed setting."

"A post shared by The Table Edinburgh (@thetableedinburgh) on Oct 30, 2019 at 10:22am PDT. One table, ten seats and one chef; this fine dining venue is rather special. The very definition of exclusive, you could say."

"Cafe Marlayne is a lovely French restaurant in the New Town. There is a large semi-formal dining area to the rear of the premises, and a delightfully relaxed cafe nearer the front with comfy sofas and a plethora of cushions. The restaurant serves a wide array of classic French bistro dishes, such as the wonderful crock monsieur and an array of tempting soups, terrines and roasts."

"Cafe Marlayne in Thistle Street has a charming artsy decor, which is inspired by typical Parisian restaurants. Located near the Princes Street shopping area, this restaurant serves classic French dishes made with local produce. The menu comprises a wide selection of soups, seafood and meats."

"A classic French restaurant,Café Marlayne can be a lively bistro at day time and a romantic dining place at night,which has served authentic French flavors and staed true to its character since the beginning"

"Visit the Free Museums in Edinburgh on the Royal Mile Since you’re on the Royal Miles, you should definitely take advantage of the many free museums that you can find along it’s length. Some of our favourites include the Edinburgh Museum, the Writers Museum and the Museum of Childhood. You can read much more about what is in each of these museums and why you might want to visit them in Jess’s excellent post on the highlights of Edinburgh."

"Renovated in 2011, this national beacon of culture has exhibitions on natural history, science and technology, Scottish history, art and design and world cultures in galleries surrounding a beautiful, naturally-lit atrium space.Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789, nms.ac.uk."

"The curry laksa soup here is filed under a menu section titled ‘Big Bowl’ – and they’re not messing around. For £6.30, steaming troughs of slippery noodles, prawns, chicken pieces, tofu, bean sprouts and crab sticks come in bottomless quantities. Not to be confused with its equally delightful sister restaurant Kampung Ah Lee on Clerk Street."

"For delicious Malaysian food, head to Kampung Ali, where the portions are ginormous, but the prices are anything but. Pretty much everything on the menu is under a tenner. We recommend their curry laksa (£7.80), and Rendang chicken (£8.00)."

"Image SourceThe market is an ideal place in Edinburgh to explore shops from leading-edge designers to fashion origins. The market is filled with designers, artists, and individuals selling crafts and classy clothes. Take a look for designer hats at Fabhatrix and Mr. Wood’s Fossils and if what you are looking for are old trend hats then Armstrong’s is the place to be."