You don’t need to be a lady to lunch. There’s something very indulgent about taking yourself out to a restaurant midway through the day – especially if there’s a glass of wine or two involved. Edinburgh’s new town is a particularly enjoyable place to enjoy lunch due to its plentiful restaurants among gorgeous Georgian terracing. We’ve rounded up our favourite lunch deals in Edinburgh new town restaurants below.
Cranston’s
Part of the Old Waverley Hotel on Princes Street, Cranston’s looks out over central Edinburgh and features tremendous views of The Scott Monument and beyond. Scottish ingredients and traditional Scottish dishes are at the forefront of the restaurant’s menus. Popular with lunching shoppers and a great place for afternoon tea, Cranston’s also serves an inviting evening menu as well as children’s portions.
Recent 5pm reviews of Cranston’s:
“The staff were lovely, excellent value for money on the 3 course lunch and wine offer. We had a lovely bay window seat and the views were fantastic as was the ‘street entertainment’ a band played outside Jenner’s and it was great to see so many people enjoying the music and even dancing in Princes street. We will certainly be back again.”
“The view was amazing, food was perfect, beautifully presented and very fresh and the waitress was very pleasant. Excellent value for money.”
£15.95 for 3 courses on wine & dine menu + half bottle of wine at Cranston’s when booking on 5pm.
Yeni Meze Bar
Yeni Meze Bar on Edinburgh’s Hanover Street is a bright and friendly restaurant specialising in delicious dishes from the Mediterranean, Turkey and the Middle East. Child-friendly, and with a menu that will suit vegetarians as well as meat-lovers, Yeni Meze Bar open six days a week from noon until late – perfect for a mid-afternoon shopping trip lunch.
Recent 5pm reviews of Yeni Meze Bar:
“Good service, good selection. Good quantity for cost. Very happy with what we got.”
£14.95 for 2 courses on meze menu at Yeni Meze Bar when booking on 5pm.
Le Monde
The restaurant within the trendy Le Monde boutique hotel offers a stylish setting for a casual bite to eat with friends. Along with the restaurant, the hotel also has a number of bars to enjoy a pre or post meal drink. The menus at Le Monde have a great selection of dishes which include Scottish and international, all freshly made from local produce.
Recent 5pm reviews of Le Monde:
“Lovely food, great atmosphere and good service. Even better with 20% off thanks to 5pm.”
“Really enjoyed the food and ambience for lunch on a Wednesday. The waitress was friendly without being overbearing. Would definitely go back and sample another couple of cocktails!”
20% a la carte discount at Le Monde when booking on 5pm.
MP’s Bistro at Parliament House Hotel
Part of the Parliament House Hotel, MP’s Bistro is tucked away on Calton Hill, just a couple of minutes from Princes Street and Waverley train station. The team of chefs make everything in house, from the oatcakes to the desserts, and menus change regularly to suit the seasons.
Recent 5pm reviews of MP’s Bistro at Parliament House Hotel
“My husband and I had a lovely dinner in this little gem of a hotel. The service was fantastic and the staff couldn’t do enough. The food was well presented, tasted delicious and was plentiful.”
“Been a few times now and will definitely be making a habit of visiting again. Fantastic menu, food at a great price.”
£16.50 for 2 courses on the summer menu at MP’s Bistro when booking on 5pm.
Papavero
Papavero aims to please lovers of both Italian and Scottish food. Decked out in warm reds and yellows with candles on the tables, it is an inviting space. As well as a lunch menu, Papavero offers a set lunch and full a la carte plus children’s menu and the kitchen always has a tempting range of daily specials.
Recent 5pm reviews of Papavero
“Picked this restaurant on a whim and wasn’t disappointed. Very enjoyable evening.”
“Having some family visiting from Australia we wanted somewhere central and authentic. Papavero delivers on both together with great service and true value for money. Even the chef offered advice before the meal and joined us for feedback afterwards.”
25% a la carte discount at Papavero when booking on 5pm.
For more restaurants in Edinburgh new town with lunch deals, check out our Piece of my City Edinburgh new town page.