‘Exceptional’ Scottish restaurant named among the best in the world
A Scottish restaurant has been named number one in the UK and fourth in the world for fine dining.
The Witchery in Edinburgh has been named first in the UK and fourth in the world for fine Dining in Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best 2026 awards, placing James Thomson’s much-loved restaurant among the top one percent of restaurants on Tripadvisor globally.
The accolade, Tripadvisor’s highest honour, is based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews collected worldwide over the past 12 months, making the recognition a powerful endorsement from diners themselves.
The only other Scottish restaurant in the UK list was Dùthchas, also in Edinburgh, which made it to the number 19 slot.
Now in its fifth decade, The Witchery is one of Edinburgh’s most renowned and atmospheric dining destinations, celebrated for its seasonal food, award-winning wine list and dramatic interiors.
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Guests can dine in the rich Baroque surroundings of the original oak-panelled dining room or amongst the elegant, candle-lit charms of the Secret Garden. Both spaces have antiques and original features.
From its hand-painted ceiling to its secluded terrace, every detail contributes to the theatrical sense of occasion that has become synonymous with The Witchery.
The experience extends beyond the dining rooms, with nine lavishly decorated and distinctly theatrical suites offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves fully in The Witchery’s world.
From Gothic glamour to spectacular rooftop views, each suite is individually designed to deliver the same sense of indulgence and escapism, complete with sumptuous interiors and roll-top baths for two.
Together, the restaurant and suites offer an experience that goes far beyond a meal, and the latest Tripadvisor accolade is a fitting recognition of the exceptional food, hospitality, atmosphere and sense of occasion that have made The Witchery a much-loved Edinburgh institution and a destination for guests from around the world.
The Witchery is open all day from 12pm to 10:30pm, seven days a week. Room rates at The Witchery start from £475 per room, per night and includes breakfast.
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