Luckenbooths
Discover a top-rated Edinburgh restaurant on the High Street, offering a delightful dining experience with $$ pricing. Enjoy amazing meals and a 4.6-star rating. Book your table!
About Luckenbooths
Nestled on Edinburgh's historic High Street, this popular dining spot consistently earns high marks, boasting a 4.6-star rating from over a thousand satisfied diners. Patrons frequently praise the "amazing meal with fabulous presentation," with particular acclaim for desserts like the "BEST Sticky toffee pudding in Carmel sauce." The menu also features expertly prepared lamb and pork tenderloin, and even younger diners rave about options like smoked salmon with brioche. With $$ pricing, it offers excellent value. The atmosphere is inviting, and the opportunity for outdoor, street-side dining adds to its charm, especially during vibrant festival seasons. This is a place that makes guests want to return.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Luckenbooths
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Amazing meal with fabulous presentation. We devoured it so we only have photos of dessert. the “BEST Sticky toffee pudding in Carmel sauce” she’s ever had! The lamb was tasty in a delicious sauce as was the pork tenderloin. What can I say — their lunch menu is amazing! My kids ask to go there every day. Their favorite is the smoked salmon with brioche, which they absolutely love. We visited during the Fringe festival, great found. Brunch in an outdoor (dining street side) setting in beautiful Edinburgh where we could breathe in all the excitement? Yes please! The food was great, flavorful and a lot of it. I gave less than five stars on service because I think our server left and they forgot to bring our bill. We waited about 15 minutes before we caught someone to give us our bill so we could pay.
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Recent Reviews
Maureen G.
August 29, 2025
Amazing meal with fabulous presentation. We devoured it so we only have photos of dessert. the “BEST Sticky toffee pudding in Carmel sauce” she’s ever had! The lamb was tasty in a delicious sauce as was the pork tenderloin.
Lu B.
August 23, 2025
What can I say — their lunch menu is amazing! My kids ask to go there every day. Their favorite is the smoked salmon with brioche, which they absolutely love. We visited during the Fringe festival, great found.
Susan W.
August 25, 2025
Brunch in an outdoor (dining street side) setting in beautiful Edinburgh where we could breathe in all the excitement? Yes please! The food was great, flavorful and a lot of it. I gave less than five stars on service because I think our server left and they forgot to bring our bill. We waited about 15 minutes before we caught someone to give us our bill so we could pay.
jon D.
September 12, 2025
This was a last minute, we are hungry, get out of our way kind of stop. But you know what? This was really good. We had our first experience with haggis I liked it a lot. , and everything was really good. We all also had an old fashioned with Scotch whiskey. Really nice!
G-muis E.
July 15, 2025
It was really a pleasure to eat breakfast here. When the plate arrived I was laughing instantly 😄 Why? See the photos please. But it was really delicious... Friendly staff and lovely décorations.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Luckenbooths special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Accessibility
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