Best Restaurants in Eastern Scotland

The 100 best restaurants in Eastern Scotland United Kingdom are shown below. Our unique ranking algorithm factors in the ratings from the Michelin Guide, the AA Guide and more, to make it easy to find the best restaurants in Eastern Scotland (including any Michelin Star restaurants in Eastern Scotland and AA Rosette restaurants in Eastern Scotland). Explore these award winning restaurants below via the easy to browse restaurant grid, or check out the full top 100 best restaurants interactive map. Click any restaurant to view extensive information including contact details and guide awards history.
In the culinary world, Eastern Scotland proudly occupies a certain prestige, echoing its diverse historical tapestry intertwined with a rich food heritage. A stone's throw away from the bustling urban labyrinth of the great Edinburgh, the eastern part of Scotland traces a quaintly gastronomic journey – peppered with an abundance of nature's bounty from both land and sea. The luscious green lands yield a delectable variety of fresh produce, while the bounty of seafood from the North Sea embellishes the menus of old, cherished establishments and innovative, new restaurants alike. Delving into the past, one cannot miss the allure of the region's revered culinary tradition. Poetry in a pot, Scotland's legendary warming broth, or 'Scotch Broth' as it is commonly known, found its humble beginnings here and remains a staple in many a local restaurant. The delightful melding of barley, root vegetables, and mutton has warmed the hearts (and hearths) of a multitude of Scottish households for centuries. In high-end restaurants and cosy pubs alike, you'll find homage paid to the origins of food in the region, from venison cooked following historic recipes to locally caught haddock served in a contemporary style. Eastern Scotland is where the novel meets the time-honoured, creating a gastronomic canvas that is as appealing as it is intriguing.

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Best Restaurants in Eastern Scotland FAQs

Which is the best restaurant in Eastern Scotland?

The best restaurant in Eastern Scotland is The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant in Crieff (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Mark Donald serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant currently holds 2 Michelin Stars, 5 AA Rosettes and a rating of Exceptional in the Good Food Guide.

How many award winning restaurants are there in Eastern Scotland?

In total, there are 109 award winning restaurants in Eastern Scotland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

How many Michelin Star restaurants are there in Eastern Scotland?

There are currently 10 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Eastern Scotland consisting of 2 restaurants holding 2 Michelin Stars and 8 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 6 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 34 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

How many AA Rosette restaurants are there in Eastern Scotland?

There are currently 79 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Eastern Scotland consisting of 2 restaurants holding 5 AA Rosettes, 3 restaurants holding 4 AA Rosettes, 9 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 31 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 34 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.