Date spot in Edinburgh
The Witchery by the Castle
Dress up for dinner in a candlelit, oak-panelled dining room just below Edinburgh Castle.
Castlehill, Old Town
Address: The Witchery by the Castle, 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Big night
Why it's a good date: Red leather, tapestries and candles make it one of the most romantic rooms in the city, made for anniversaries. Ask for the Secret Garden room when you book.
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The Little Chartroom
Albert Place, Leith Walk
Address: The Little Chartroom, 30 Albert Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HN- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book Roberta Hall-McCarron's modern Scottish cooking at a small, warm restaurant at the top of Leith Walk.
Why it's a good date: An intimate room with an open kitchen, where it feels like a treat without any fuss. Sit at the counter if you like watching the chefs. Book ahead.
Rhubarb at Prestonfield House
Priestfield Road, Prestonfield
Address: Prestonfield House, Priestfield Road, Edinburgh EH16 5UT- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Big night
Have a grand dinner in the opulent dining rooms of Prestonfield House, a country house hotel below Arthur's Seat.
Why it's a good date: Chandeliers, silk walls and old portraits make it feel like a proper occasion, and it's only a short taxi from the centre. Go early and have a drink by the fire first.
Cardinal
Eyre Place, Canonmills
Address: Cardinal, 14 Eyre Place, Edinburgh EH3 5EP- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book Tomás Gormley's tasting menu at a small, candlelit restaurant on Eyre Place.
Why it's a good date: Dark walls, candlelight and only a couple of dozen seats make it feel intimate, and the cooking is ambitious without being stuffy. Book ahead.