Restaurant Martin Wishart is a caterer in Leith, Edinburgh. Rated 4.7 stars from 569 Google reviews. Known for service that doesn't feel like service and generous portions for fine dining. Best for anniversary dinners and celebration meals. Ranked #15 of 16 in Leith. Price range: £100+.
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Restaurant Martin Wishart
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Quick Verdict
A local would book this for anniversaries and celebrations, not casual dinners—and they'd book it again because the food justifies the price and the service makes you feel looked after rather than scrutinised.
You're celebrating something (anniversary, milestone) or want to experience the best fine dining Edinburgh's got without pretension.
About Restaurant Martin Wishart
Restaurant Martin Wishart sits on the Shore in Leith—25 years holding a Michelin star, classical French cuisine executed with seasonal Scottish produce. You're booking a tasting menu (lunch or dinner), not dropping in for a quick bite. The room's described as cosy and romantic without the stuffiness: relaxed formality that feels like occasion rather than theatre. Service is the thing reviewers mention most—attentive, intuitive, never hovering. Staff know their wine list and take time explaining each ingredient without rushing you. Portions are generous (reviewers specifically note this as rare for fine dining). Vegetarian options available. The sommelier's wine pairings are a draw. Expect 2-3 hours minimum, expect to pay £100+, expect the kitchen to deliver dishes that reviewers compare favourably to other Michelin venues in Edinburgh.
What Stands Out
Service that doesn't feel like service
Reviewers consistently praised staff as 'attentive, intuitive and not overbearing' and 'quietly attentive.' One guest noted Dora 'went the extra mile to make our night so fun and special.' Another described the team as 'knowledgeable' with a sommelier who's 'always a pleasure listening to.' The pattern: they're present when you need them, absent when you don't.
Generous portions for fine dining
One reviewer explicitly noted 'portions were some of the most generous we've ever encountered' and 'it's a rare moment these days when you realise your main course is more than just three bites.' This detail appears because it's unusual enough to mention—most Michelin venues don't do this.
Thoughtful, seasonal classical French cooking
Reviewers described dishes as 'thoughtfully crafted,' 'beautifully presented,' and featuring 'delicious seasonal produce.' One called it 'above 1*' and noted some dishes were '2* to be honest.' Another praised 'the flavours' and 'hervorragend zubereiteten Gerichte' (excellently prepared dishes). The 25th anniversary menu featured tartare, ceviche, scallops, foie gras, grouse, and monkfish—classical repertoire, precisely executed.
What Customers Say
We enjoyed the celebration tasting menu, which was varied, beautifully presented and most importantly truly delicious.
Had an excellent vegetarian lunch experience.
From the moment we stepped through the door, we well looked after.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Restaurant Martin Wishart
Yes. Reservations are required for both lunch and dinner. There's no online booking system—ring the restaurant or visit their website to book. (Lunch reservations recommended, dinner reservations required.)
£100+ per person for the tasting menu. Plan for 2-3 hours minimum. Wine pairings are available separately and reviewers recommend the sommelier's selections.
Cosy and romantic without stuffiness. Reviewers describe it as 'relaxed formality that gives a sense of occasion without being stuffy' and 'elegant, intimate.' Full by dinner service, but not loud or chaotic—it's the kind of place where you can hear your table.
Yes. One reviewer had 'an excellent vegetarian lunch experience' and praised both the food and service equally. Vegetarian options are listed as available.
Yes, but book well in advance. Reviewers mention Saturday bookings, and the restaurant accepts reservations for both lunch and dinner seven days a week. Street parking is paid and can be tight on weekends.
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