10 Restaurants in Old Town, Edinburgh

The Old Town is a place of contrasts. The ultra-modern Scottish Parliament Building designed by Spanish architect Enric Miralles is opposite the ancient Abbey and Palace of Holyrood House. Walk down the Royal Mile from the Lawnmarket and you'll see that restaurants in Edinburgh Old Town are just as diverse. Try delicious dishes from Turkey or Thailand or opt for restaurants that serve Scottish produce like Scottish smoked salmon and juicy Aberdeen Angus steaks. You'll find everything from cafes and bistros to celebrity chef endorsed restaurants in Edinburgh Old Town.

Visit Greyfriars Kirkyard near George IV Bridge and see the statue of that loyal little dog, Greyfriar's Bobby. Or, spend the morning at the Museum of Scotland and Royal Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street - try to be there when the Millenium Clock chimes on the hour. Shop for gifts and souvenirs on Princes Street before walking through The Meadows to one of our specially selected restaurants in Edinburgh Old Town. Enjoy a simple cafe lunch, tuck into a tasty pasta dish like Spaghetti Carbonara, or sample Scotland's national dish, haggis - anything is possible with our comprehensive selection of restaurants in Edinburgh Old Town at your fingertips.