At The Balmoral Hotel on Princes Street stands Number One restaurant, perhaps the classiest and most sophisticated dining spot in all of Edinburgh. Number One has held a Michelin Star for over 10 years in a row now, and over the years has seen the likes of the Queen Mother, Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor drop in. The Hotel itself dates back to 1902 and was one of the great railway hotels after Waverley Station was built, the clock tower is one of Edinburgh’s most recognisable landmarks.

An enviable address, a keen reputation, Jeff Bland as executive chef, Brian Grigor as head chef and a Michelin star held for some years. It adds up to one of the best dining experiences in Scotland in a modern, haute style that could bring Borders roe deer with pistachio, pomegranate and bulgur as a typical main course.

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The second starred restaurant was Number One in the Balmoral : food nothing special IMO, ambience is more formal & traditional.

Located in one of Scotland's most famous buildings, Balmoral Hotel, Number One is as sophisticated as they come, featuring sultry red walls adorned with artwork alongside tables covered in flowing white tablecloths. Plus, with chef Matthew Sherry at the helm (not to mention a Michelin guide mention and 4 AA Rosettes), it rustles up fine dining multi-course menus that are almost too pretty to eat. Past dishes have included veal sweetbread tortellini and Hopetoun Estate roe deer with cauliflower and kale.

Aptly boasting one Michelin star, this stunning restaurant is housed within the luxury Balmoral hotel on Princes Street. This is a great place to eat to celebrate special occasions, as you pull up a chair on rich oak floorboards surrounded by tasteful decor and plush furnishings. The seven-course seasonal tasting menu is always a hit, allowing you to sample the best of the Scottish cuisine garnished with international flourishes.

Sixteen consecutive years operating with a Michelin star, Number One is described as one of the finest restaurants in Edinburgh. The restaurant offers creative Scottish dishes using local produce such as Balmoral smoked salmon, quail eggs, caviar and more. If you’re organizing a special celebration look no further than Number One as their 10-course tasting menu will dinner guests on their toes, craving more after each course.

Located in the Balmoral Hotel on Edinburgh’s famed Princes Street, Number One is a Michelin-starred, fine-dining restaurant that uses only the finest Scottish ingredients. Choose from a three-course menu for £85 with delights like Cured Goose Foie Gras, Poached Cherry, Pistachio and Gingerbread to start or opt for their summer tasting menu – seven courses of pure decadence for £95 per person.

Among Michelin-star restaurants in Edinburgh, Number One is one of the top-ranking restaurants in the city. Located in the basement of the Balmoral hotel, find a dining room elegantly decorated with red-lacquered walls lined with contemporary art of large triptych prints and upholstered banquettes. The romantic, luxury ambiance is the perfect setting to linger over the seven-course menu.

Number One at the Balmoral Hotel is a Michelin-starred restaurant renowned for its modern Scottish cuisine. If you’re craving some scrumptious steaks, you can try their Warwick Farm sirloin, a standout dish served with charred lettuce, roscoff onion, and wild garlic. This dish is part of their multi-course tasting menus, highlighting the best of Scottish produce and culinary techniques.

This fine-dining restaurant at The Balmoral is proper ‘special occasion’ territory. The glamorous dining room is resplendent in dove grey wool banquettes, contemporary art, lacquered red walls, and Adam Ellis’ stunning Scottish oak triptych. Here the menus are fashioned using seasonal ingredients to create dishes inspired by Scotland and flavoured by the team’s international travels.

There was only going to be one winner on this list and Tom Kitchin's chic Michelin-starred eatery was the only one of our top restaurants to score higher than 90 per cent. Our premier critic Gaby Soutar reviewed the celebrity chef's eponymous eatery in 2015, waxing lyrical about everything from the decor to the desserts - which she described as "symphonies of tasty bits".

This is the number one spot to sample modern Scottish cuisine at its finest. The restaurant has been open since 1997, but was fully refurbished in 2015, making it even more stylish than before. You can take a seat on one of the dove-grey wool banquettes, and enjoy the fabulous art on the walls, including a triptych of a Scottish oak tree by Adam Ellis.

My favourite luxury Edinburgh hotel, The Balmoral is home to Number One, which is named for the prestigious Princes Street address. Window shutters, padded banquettes and glossy rich red walls give this restaurant a clubby, almost colonial feel. The eatery is Michelin-recommended and also boasts four AA rosettes.

In a city with a vibrant farm-to-fork and supper club scene, Number One oozes olde-worlde opulence. Descending from the entrance on Princes Street, the restaurant (all red lacquered walls, well-spaced tables and elegant banquettes… Read more. The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothians EH2 2EQ

In the lobby of the impressive 5-star Balmoral Hotel, Number One Restaurant is certainly striving to be just that. This Michelin-starred restaurant is run by Head Chef Mark Donald. He and his team have created a menu with dishes inspired by Scotland and influenced by the team's travels abroad.

For the ultimate in sartorial elegance, the Balmoral is Edinburgh’s go-to spot. The large hotel envelops you before you’ve even entered, from its prestigious location at the top of Princes Street and North Bridge. Its premier restaurant gained a Michelin star in 2003 and has four AA rosettes.

Awarded with 1 Michelin Star, Number One at the Balmoral Hotel is a big hit on TripAdvisor. So it’s been approved by the masses, as well as getting the stamp of approval from inspectors with honed culinary palates. If you’re new to Michelin dining, Number One is a great restaurant to sample.

A world class restaurant that is well known for its world class cuisine using the very best of Scottish produce. The sophisticated ambience and grandeur are undeniably the hallmarks of this premium dining place . Smart dress code, advance booking essential; fully non smoking.

Located within the illustrious Balmoral Hotel, Number One expertly combines Scottish cuisine with modern touches. For a special treat, why not try this 4 AA Rosette restaurant’s 7 course daily menu, which is a showcase of fresh seasonal produce. View this post on Instagram

Head back to the city centre for your final Michelin Star establishment at Number One on Princes Street - the inhouse restaurant of the grand Balmoral Hotel and a subterranean haven of sirloin, sweetbreads and a decadent nine course tasting menu.

For fancy flavours and fine dining, Number One is a Michelin-starred restaurant set in the iconic Balmoral Hotel. Feast on fine Scottish ingredients and marvel at the meals lovingly prepared for you.

As of 2015, 21212, The Kitchin, Number One, Restaurant Martin Wishart and Castle Terrace (star chef Tom Kitchin’s second venture in the city) are all on the Michelin honours list.