The Table

You'll find The Table tucked away on Dundas Street, in that stretch of the New Town where locals actually eat rather than just pass through. This is the kind of place where the chef clearly gives a damn about every plate that leaves the kitchen, but without any of the stuffiness that can make fine dining feel like a performance. The room itself is unpretentious—intimate without being cramped—and the sort of spot where you genuinely feel looked after rather than simply served. Word of mouth has clearly done its work here; with nearly 182 reviews sitting at 4.8 stars, people keep coming back. It's the type of restaurant that works equally well for a special occasion or when you just fancy eating something properly delicious without the theatre.