Discreet Dining in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is small, so choosing the right area for dinner matters more than choosing the right restaurant. Here is how to decide.
The New Town for a calm first dinner
The New Town, around Thistle Street and the streets off George Street, has some of the most composed restaurants in the city. The setting is Georgian and quiet, and the pace suits a first dinner that should not feel rushed.
The New Town, around Thistle Street and the streets off George Street, has some of the most composed restaurants in the city.
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Stockbridge for a village feel
Stockbridge has the feel of a village within the city, with independent restaurants and a relaxed pace. It is a short taxi from the centre, and the crowd is mostly local, which gives the evening a private feel.
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Leith for the waterfront
Down at the Shore in Leith, the restaurants face the water and the evening feels easy and unhurried. It is a good fit for two people who want somewhere a little away from the busiest tourist streets.
Down at the Shore in Leith, the restaurants face the water and the evening feels easy and unhurried.
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What actually matters when choosing
In Edinburgh the best tables go early, and in festival season they go weeks ahead, so book as soon as you know the date. Choose somewhere off the main tourist streets for quiet, ask for a table away from the door, and remember that a short walk uphill can feel longer than it looks.
In Edinburgh the best tables go early, and in festival season they go weeks ahead, so book as soon as you know the date.
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A quiet dinner in Edinburgh starts with knowing who you are meeting. TheDirectory verifies identity against a government issued document through a person on our team and reviews every photograph before it is published.
A quiet dinner in Edinburgh starts with knowing who you are meeting.
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