Scotts Kitchen

Scotts Kitchen is the place to be in Edinburgh for all day dining from 9am, 7 days a week. The perfect spot to enjoy the unique atmosphere of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, cocktails, coffee and canapés served all day on the terrace or indoors.

Howies Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards Gold
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2026

Welcome

With a unique location in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, Scotts is the perfect spot to sit and take in the atmosphere of Scotland’s capital city. Our sweeping South facing terrace overlooks the famous Victoria Street and our sister restaurant Howies below.

Moments from The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Bobby and The National Museum, you can expect a warm welcome.

Breakfast, brunch, lunch, snacks, supper, cocktails, coffee and drinks are served all day on our South-facing Terrace or inside in our stylish restaurant. We do private parties and events too.

Booking is not essential but recommended.

Menus are subject to change. Events menus are examples and vary seasonally.

Scotts Kitchen Location

4-6 Victoria Terrace
Edinburgh
EH1 2JL

Book a Table at Scotts Kitchen

No availability at your chosen time?

We may have availability at one of our other city centre locations.

Opening Hours

9am-7pm every day.

GATHERINGs OF 8 or over

Please call Scotts Kitchen directly to make your booking on 0131 322 6868. We will always do our best to accommodate your booking.

For general enquiries and private parties please email hello@scottskitchen.co.uk

Questions?

Please check out our FAQs or contact us on the details above.

Terms & Conditions

Please note that all bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

Opening Hours

Sunday – Wednesday: 9am – last booking 4.30pm
Thursday – Saturday: 9am – last booking 5pm

GATHERINGs OF 8 or over

Please call Scotts Kitchen directly to make your booking on 0131 322 6868. We will always do our best to accommodate your booking.

For general enquiries and private parties please email hello@scottskitchen.co.uk

Questions?

Please check out our FAQs or contact us on the details above.

Terms & Conditions

Please note that all bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.

About Scotts Kitchen

Scotts Kitchen is a highly-rated Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh, located just off the Royal Mile with stunning views over historic Victoria Street and steps from Edinburgh Castle.

We serve fresh, locally-sourced Scottish food including haggis, salmon, venison, Cullen Skink, and seasonal specials—plus vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.

Popular with tourists and locals alike, Scotts is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the heart of the Old Town. Known for great value, warm service, and classic dishes with a modern twist, we’re a must-visit for anyone seeking traditional Scottish cuisine and whisky. Walk-ins welcome or book online today.

Latest Reviews

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Rashid Alkaabi
2 days ago
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Scotts Kitchen ruined all eggs Benedict for me, I’ve been chasing eggs this good and i cannot find it. The Salmon is absolutely phenomenal.
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Robert Callander
4 days ago
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I took my 6-month old Puppy for one of his first cafe experiences. We chose outdoor seating and were looked after excellently by Adam. Delicious venison casserole and a lovely glass of red.
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Barbara Dragowska
8 days ago
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We had a very pleasant time having our dinner at Scotts Kitchen. The food was amazing but what stayed in our memory was the atmosphere created by Aimèe, our waitress. She was funny, friendly, open and she made the whole experience very unique. We definitely recommend visiting this place. The standards are high and the people working there add the spice of magic. Aimèe, you were fantastic and we’ll definitely come back and have lunch here again. ❤️
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Sheetal Prasad
10 days ago
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I recommend the Cullen Skink with Tabasco. It was really good. Service was also really nice.
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Lillian L.
10 days ago
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Satisfied with my meal. Tip: if you eat indoors, you don’t have to queue outside. Just walk in and another server will greet you. We waited a while in the queue but it was for outdoors.
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Nadia Troshina
16 days ago
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We enjoyed our visit, although the staff could have been a bit friendlier.
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Pascal Bürgin
17 days ago
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A lovely place for dining
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David Deitrick
17 days ago
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We had a very nice lunch here. I had the haggis, neeps & tatters and a bowl of Cullen sink and my wife had a club sandwich and we each had Howies Pilsner. Everything was tasty and we enjoyed the local Scottish flavors of the traditional dishes. Scott’s is a great local place for breakfast & lunch.
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Simon A
19 days ago
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Amazing food and amazing service, perfect way to start the day!
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Mike Newham
21 days ago
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Popped in for lunch today with a mate, the food was good but the standout was the waitress who made it quite a funny visit, didn't catch her name (let's call her Ms ICC, it'll make sense to her) but she's a credit to you Restaurant 👍🏻