Number One

Name: Number One
Address: 1 Princes St., Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Telephone: +441315576727
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.9

3165 votes

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Opened in 1997, Number One has proudly retained one Michelin star since 2003. The restaurant also holds 4 AA Rosettes and offers modern dining coupled with world class Scottish hospitality. Head Chef Mathew Sherry creates seasonal Scottish dishes by combining classic flavours with modern flair.

Designed by Rocco Forte Hotels’ Director of Design, Olga Polizzi, the rich red lacquered walls in Number One are adorned by art in the form of a large format triptych print of a Scottish oak tree by Adam Ellis and artwork from the Royal College of Art in London. Standout design elements include striking dove grey wool banquettes with golden yellow leather accents, elegant Lyndon Albany chairs with distinctive button backs and solid timber oak flooring throughout the restaurant.

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Start your evening with an aperitif in the cosy cocktail bar of this plush restaurant inside the Balmoral Hotel, one of Scotland's most iconic buildings. Red lacquered walls and richly upholstered banquettes lend an air of luxury to the place, as do premium ingredients like N25 caviar and hand-dived Orkney scallops... More info

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Eva Zaghdoun a month ago on Google

While in Edinburgh we stayed at the Balmoral hotel and one night we ate at the number one restaurant. Let me tell you that this is not a place to miss! Best fishes dishes, super tasty and fresh. We did the 3 courses menu and our diner was so amazing that we kept asking why this restaurant does not have a Michelin star because they totally deserve it! The staff was amazing too, super nice and professional. The next time we will go to Edinburgh, we already know we will go back to this restaurant. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Vegetarian menu or section, Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes

Response from the owner a month ago

Thank you for joining us recently in number one and taking the time to share such a wonderful review. It was my absolute pleasure to share your kind words with Chef John and all our team. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you ever require any assistance. We look forward to welcoming you back to Edinburgh in the future. Emma, Restaurant Manager, Number One.

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Rick Lupert 3 months ago on Google

We had a fantastic dinner at the Michelin-recommended Number One at the Balmoral. It was our last night in Edinburgh, and our goal was to have a truly special evening. In terms of service, atmosphere, and food, that's exactly what we got. My wife and I both had 5-course tasting menus. As a vegetarian, I was especially pleased they were not only able to accommodate my diet, but do so in a spectacular way. The experience was opulent and comfortable from the moment we walked in. We were seated at a very comfortable, spacious round table, next to each other with a view of the rest of the dining room. Kind of felt like royalty. With such a nice, upscale place, it's easy for the atmosphere and staff interaction to feel overly important and stuffy. Not so here, though...all of the staff we interacted with, from the host to the sommelier to our server, as well as the person who brought our food, were all comfortable and fun. The sommelier was particularly engaging and gave us a nice sense of him as a human who cared deeply about what he was presenting to us. The food was outasite...especially as a vegetarian, to be so thoughtfully and well taken care of was fantastic. Everything was beautiful and delicious...the courses were not too large...so the meal, despite being 5 courses (plus lovely amuse-bouche canapés), was designed to be finished...and finish it I did. (Not to mention a healthy portion of the seeded bread and butter they brought. We added on the Balmoral honey dessert as they have bees on the roof of the hotel and the honey couldn't be any more local than that. We wished they'd brought one for us to share, but they brought us 2 separate ones, which was more than we needed after 2 five-course meals, which already came with dessert. There were also many solicitations of add-ons- macarons, after-dinner desserts, drinks, and cheeses...it did feel a tiny bit like they were looking for every opportunity to add items to our bill. Also, tiny disappointment...we had mentioned during the reservation that it was our anniversary dinner, and when seated, they did ask us about that to confirm...but at no point during the meal after that did they acknowledge that in any way. Besides that, the overall experience was fantastic, indulgent, and delicious. Highly recommended extremely fine dining experience in Edinburgh in an historic building. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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Kent Ketteler 3 months ago on Google

Food was average at best. Had the 5 course with wine paring. Way over priced. Over $650 per person and did not even select the premium wine package. Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 2

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