Edinburgh on Christmas day advice needed

[niccynoo66]

Hello,

I hope some one can help me,

Myself, hubby and two teenagers plus my mom and dad are unexpectedly going to be in Edinburgh this Christmas.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a really nice restaurant for Christmas day lunch ?

Hotel sorted, we are on George street in the Principle Hotel but happy to get a taxi to the restaurant.

thank you
Nicky x

[BevS97]

I’ve only been for Afternoon tea but I’d go for the Dome for the stunning atmosphere at Christmas.

It’s also across the street from your hotel

[niccynoo66]

thank you so much for replying, we tried to book the dome today but they are shut on Christmas day

[HiddenMickey35]

Edinburgh Zoo is opening on Xmas Day.

Tigerlily restaurant in George Street not sure if it is opening need double check as it is nice place.

or Le Monde hotel is nice too it is in George Street too.

Rock Hard Cafe? in George Street too

[BevS97]

Originally Posted by niccynoo66

thank you so much for replying, we tried to book the dome today but they are shut on Christmas day

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How disappointing

[niccynoo66]

Thank you everyone for the replies, I will def look at them. I didn’t know the zoo is opening, my mom wants to go !
Sadly my sister died suddenly and none of us want to be home so we booked to go away. We have never not had Xmas lunch at home never mind in another city and I want something nice for us all xx

Thank you again
Nicky xx

[The Muppets]

Kyloe in Edinburgh is one of my favourites and has nice views of the castle.

The Dome is currently covered in scaffolding, you don’t know its there its that bad. I was asked where it was by 2 ladies last week, they were right next to it !

[CarsonMac]

I think you may be pushed to eat out in Edinburgh City Centre on Christmas day as most restaurants will be shut. Your best bet would prob be a hotel restaurant but then again they might only be open for residents part of the Christmas package.
Chain restaurants like brewers fayre and marstons do Christmas day lunch/dinner but they are all out the centre. Plus don't know how good a meal you'd get there for Christmas!
There's lots of restaurants down the grass market area they may be open..

[G54321]

Hi, I live in Edinburgh and if I was going out for Xmas dinner and wanted a really
nice meal I would suggest going out of town slightly to The Sun Inn at Dalkeith. It’s perhaps 25/30 mins by taxi but would be worth it. If you like Chinese for Xmas dinner I can also highly recommend Cool Jade which is opposite the Zoo. Really excellent food. If you want to let me know what area you are staying in I might have some more suggestions.

[Disney_time]

The Printing Press in The George is really nice. Most places that do Christmas day usually require payment in advance, but I guess if you're residents you will be able to add it to your package. It's bookable on Open Table, or just phone the hotel. We have a couple of nights during the festival at the George this August. It's a lovely hotel, and by Christmas will probable have completed its rebranding as an Intercontinental.