Eating out in Edinburgh
The best restaurants near Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Our guests at Parliament House Hotel are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out in Edinburgh. There are lots of great eateries nearby. So, here’s our guide to the best restaurants near Parliament House Hotel, Calton Hill. All these places to eat are located less than 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
Howies, 29 Waterloo Place
1 minute walk
Just a stone’s throw from our hotel, Howies on Waterloo Place is an elegant Georgian dining room with high ceilings and grand period features. Offering fresh, local and seasonal dishes. Lunch or dinner here is a real treat!
Ada Restaurant, 9/3 Antigua Street
5-10 minute walk
Ada Restaurant is a traditional Turkish Restaurant, on Antigua Street near the top of Leith Walk. With a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and an open kitchen, the menu combines traditional Turkish cuisine with Mediterranean flavours.
Mamma Roma, 4-7 Antigua Street
5-10 minute walk
A traditional family-run restaurant, also on Antigua Street, with a wide choice of dishes. All your Italian favourites are on offer at Mamma Roma, such as pizza, pasta, salads, meat and fish. There’s also a lovely tapas-style menu of smaller dishes to share with friends.
Loudons New Waverley, 2 Sibbald Walk
5-10 minute walk
Part of Edinburgh’s New Waverley development, Loudons is a modern open-plan café-restaurant. Offering a breakfast, brunch and lunch menu for all diets and appetites, with a wide variety of gluten, vegan and free-from options.
Dishoom Edinburgh, 3a St Andrew Square
5-10 minute walk
This Indian restaurant, based on the Irani Cafes of Bombay in the 1920s, is a unique dining experience. With a tasty mix of small plates, grills, salads, curries and more to choose from. Located on St Andrew Square, this was the first Dishoom outside of London and is well worth a visit.
The Ivy on the Square, 6 St Andrew Square
5-10 minute walk
If you’re looking for somewhere really special, how about a night at The Ivy? This glamorous restaurant from the The Ivy Collection is sure to impress! It’s a beautiful art deco style restaurant with a Parisian outdoor terrace. Serving up modern British, Scottish and International dishes also.
Tolbooth Tavern, 167 Canongate
10-15 minute walk
Tolbooth Tavern on the Canongate is a great place to visit for proper Scottish pub grub. Located in part of the old Canongate Tolbooth, a courthouse, jail and town council building, dating from 1591. So there is a lot of history and legend surrounding this dark, spooky tavern.
La Garrigue, 31 Jeffrey Street
10-15 minute walk
If French cuisine is your thing, then you’ll adore La Garrigue on Jeffrey Street, just off the Royal Mile. This up-market bistro offers rustic family-style cooking exclusively from the Languedoc region of France. What’s more, the unique menu is complimented by a wide selection of French wines.
Take a culinary trip around the world during your stay at Parliament House Hotel. From traditional Scottish dishes, to French, Italian, Turkish, Indian and International cuisine. We are located near some of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. If you need any further dining suggestions, don’t hesitate to ask our friendly team.
