Best Restaurants in Eastern Scotland

In total, there are 112 award winning restaurants in Eastern Scotland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Eastern Scotland? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

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.

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 36 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 80 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, 33 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 33 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

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.