Howies in Edinburgh

The best salmon I’ve possibly ever had. That’s saying a lot as 1. I live in Seattle, arguably one of the salmon capitals of the US 2. Have traveled all over the world & salmon is one of my favoritesAfter being away for 2 years due to the pandemic, so happy to be back visiting my favorite city. This is my new favorite spot in Edinburgh.

Three appetizers, a dessert, a Negroni, and we were all set. The haggis was delicious, the skink was grand, and the pigeon was a unique treat. It’s affordable, classy without being fussy, and slightly off the beaten track of the Royal Mile for an easy and cozy meal without hordes of people. Make reservations.

Love Howie's and always the highlight of a day out in Edinburgh. The menu never fails to impress and hands down my favourite restaurant in the capital. The choice on the lunchtime set menu is exceptional.

Everyone I have taken here has had an amazing experience. The restaurant provides high quality food, that is also very tasty. Vegan options are available. The deserts are especially tasty, so highly recommend you try them out. They have soup of the day and fish of the day, always made using fresh ingredients. The inside of the restaurant is very well decorated and the staff very helpful and nice. Every time I have been there I ended up leaving extremely satisfied and happy with the meal I had. It is not the cheapest place but I believe it is worth it!

Lovely first experience of Scottish cuisine in a fantastic setting. Staff were really attentive and the food was very good & reasonably priced, would recommend for first timers or those looking for a proper bite to eat

Had an amazing dinner, delicious starters and a stunning main course. The staff couldn’t be more helpful either, even calling a taxi for us when we asked for a local cab number. Only shame is that we were only in Edinburgh on a trip otherwise we would be booking another table there soon!

Love the sauce that goes with salmon. Great price for amazing dishes and service. Lovely interior as well. Would definitely recommend to families and friends. Thank you for the experience.

One of the best haggis served here. However, the mains were just alright. I got the mushroom risotto and pan fried salmon. It was a bummer that they don’t do takeaway as well. Our food had to go to waste.

The food was really good and the staff were very helpful and respectful of allergies. The portions were rather small but very delicious! We highly recommend the haggis with the whiskey and the toffee pudding. Would recommend to book a table beforehand!

For me it was the best restaurant in Scotland. A very beautiful room and very elegant setting. The food was amazing and there was a big selection of dishes. The staff are lovely people who serve guests in multiple languages. Mrs. Beata gives great recommendations if you don’t know Scottish cuisine well. My must go next time in Edinburgh!